Wilbur Arington

Wilbur Taylor Arington, age 96 of Smithfield, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. Wilbur attended Henry Christian Church & Bedford Springs Church. He was a life long farmer; enjoyed his cattle farming, watching Old Western movies and dancing. He worked for the State Hwy Road Dept; also hauled feed for Smithfield Mill; drove a school bus & milk truck for several years. Son of the late Wilbur Tandy & Sherley (Taylor) Arington. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Suzanna "Sue" (Payton) Arington and wife of 3 years, Delores Shuck and daughter, Jayola Arington.

Survived By:

Children: Beverly Arington of Smithfield

Sandy Doane of Eminence

Pat Stivers (Darcy) of Campbellsburg

Gary Arington (Emily) of Turners Station

Kim Jewell (Jimmy) of Smithfield

Sister: Mary Joyce Kephart of Louisville

Grandchildren: Chesilynne Woods (Vincent), Jesirial Jones (Ashley), Matthew Doane (Kate), Geremy Arington (Brandi), Austin Arington (Heather), Meredith Chisholm (Dack), Heather New (Jeff), Scott Papineau (Sydney), Carrie Duncan (Paul), Michele Harmon (Bobby), Rebecca Doane, Belinda Ohlmann (Kyle), Katy Doane & William Casey Doane.

Several Great-Grandchildren

Several nieces & nephews

His beloved Four-legged Companion : Teddy

Funeral Service: 11 AM Friday, January 30, 2026 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Ed Berry.

Interment: Sulphur Cemetery

Honorary Pallbearers: Great Grandchildren

Active Pallbearers: Jesirial Jones, Geremy Arington, Chesilynne Woods, Heather New, Meredith Chisholm, Dack Chisholm, Matthew Doane, Austin Arington, Scott Papineau & Vincent Woods

Memorial contributions may be given to Sulphur Cemetery.

Visitation: 5 to 8 PM Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.