Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY
Illene Phillips
Nov 30, 2025
Illene (Varney) Phillips, age 88 of LaGrange, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Daughter of the late Garland and Vesta (Curry) Varney. Illene was a member of Sligo Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dearl Phillips & Kermit Phillips; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Dawn (Harlow) Phillips; twin sister, Imogene Monday; sisters, Barbara Ann Slone and Demmedo Lemaster;...
Patricia K. Bernardi
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia K. (Doll) Bernardi10/4/1938 - 11/27/2025
Aunt Pat passed on Thanksgiving Day 2025. She toiled ceaselessly on the farm, beautifying and stewarding her family home place in Turners Station, striving daily to leave a legacy of work ethic, frugality and elegance. Her last years were plagued by illness but until the very end, that was not evident by observation. She veiled...
Phillip Ellis Gunn
Nov 25, 2025
Phillip Ellis Gunn, age 78 of Elgin, SC passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Phillip was formerly of Shelbyville, KY. He retired after 32 years of service as a Supervisor with KU/LG&E and was a very proud Navy Veteran. He loved hunting, fishing and UK Basketball. Phillip was the son of the late Joseph Ellis & Bertha (Cox) Gunn and...
Ruth E. (Morris) Harrod
Nov 23, 2025
Ruth E. Morris Harrod, born July 21, 1930, of New Castle, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on November 23rd 2025 at the age of 95, after a long and full life, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Earl Morris and Minnie Ruth Morris; her siblings, Jimmy Morris...
Michael C. Crowe
Nov 22, 2025
Michael “Mike” C. Crowe, age 66 of Eminence passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. Mike was an Army Veteran and a painter. He was a friend to all creatures, great & small. He was a great man that overcame many obstacles. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Bobie Crowe; mother, Jo Nelle (Cameron) Gibson; brother, Andy Crowe and...
Danny Lee Godbey
Nov 17, 2025
Danny Godbey, age 70 of Eminence, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. Danny ran the Godbey Shell Station for years. He loved watching sports and especially his UoL Cardinals. Danny was the son of the late James Lee & Geneva Mae (Cook) Godbey. He was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church in Shelbyville.
Survived by:
Wife: Wanda (Maddox) Godbey of Eminence
Daughter:...
Brenda (Taylor) Shiley
Nov 13, 2025
Brenda Joyce Shiley, 77, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away the morning of November 13, 2025. Born June 23, 1948 to the late Forest Taylor and Sylvia Dean (Jones) Lofton in Toledo, Ohio, Brenda devoted her life to caring for others. Brenda will be remembered by many as a nurse, serving Riverside Hospital and later St Anne’s in Toledo and Tiffin,...
Betty (Harris) Rice
Nov 13, 2025
Betty (Harris) Rice, age 84 of Turners Station, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hobert Rice and several siblings.
Survived by:
Sons: Carl Junior Harrison of Turners Station
Ira Rice (Helen) of Turners Station
Daughter: Nella Mae Rice of Port Royal
Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Betty will be cremated. There will be no services at...
Donna Lynn (Fink) Byerly
Nov 13, 2025
Donna Lynn (Fink) Byerly age 64 of La Grange, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Norton Hospital. Donna was former Plant Operator at Goshen Elementary School. She also worked at LaGrange Woods Golf Course for many years. She was the daughter of the late Earl Wayne & Ada Pauline (Louden) Fink and was preceded in death by her husband,...
Raymond M. Atchison
Nov 12, 2025
Raymond M. Atchison, age 75 of Eminence, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home. Raymond was a member of Sligo Baptist Church and was a Retired Transportation Tech with the KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. He was also a mechanic for several years. He especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and the outdoors. He was the son of...
Blaine "Mouse" Heitzman, Sr.
Nov 5, 2025
Blaine “Mouse” Heitzman, Sr., age 78 of Eminence, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Son of the late Owen and Maggie (Hibbert) Heitzman, he was preceded in death by several siblings; Sallie Carpenter, Ann Wizehart, Marie Quinn, Lary Heitzman, Tom Heitzman, and Owen "Monk" Heitzman.
Survived by:
Wife: Leanta Heitzman of Eminence
Son: Blaine “Fat Boy” Heitzman, Jr. of Eminence
Sisters: Lona Moore...
Darlene Carol Stivers
Oct 28, 2025
Darlene Carol “Mousie” (Gammon) Stivers, age 57, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Earl P. and Emmaline (Mahoney) Gammon.
Survived by:
Aunts: Barbara Mahoney of New Castle
Willanna Payton of New Castle
Lorene Palmer of New Castle
Uncle: Edford “Shorty” Mahoney of Turners Station
Graveside Memorial Service: 2 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at...
Kenneth E Satterly
Oct 19, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” E. Satterly, age 76, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Son of the late Charles and Lillie (Barnes) Satterly, Kenny owned and operated his own construction company for most of his life. He also participated in Missionary work when he could. While his children were his world, his greatest joys were often found with his...
Roger D. Kelley
Oct 17, 2025
Roger D. Kelley,
age 80, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Son of the late Judy and Lula (Payton) Kelley, he was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Joyce Kays, brothers, Jimmy Kelley, Judy Kelley, Jr., Wayne Sutherland, and his stepfather, Albert Sutherland. Roger liked to fish and loved UK basketball.
Survived by:
Daughter: Robin Dale McLaughlin
Son: Roger...
Martha C. (Watson) Noe
Oct 17, 2025
Martha C. (Watson) Noe, age 84, of Eminence, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Daughter of the late Alan and Iva (Arrowood) Watson, Martha was a member of Henry Christian Church. Martha loved reading, singing, listening to music, and any activities that had to do with her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kesler Noe, a...
Charles Marvin Raisor
Oct 16, 2025
Charles Marvin Raisor, age 85, of Shelbyville (formerly of New Castle), passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Son of the late Willie Jay and Lucy Mable (Reid) Raisor, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Jay Raisor and his stepson, Stephen Clausing. Charles attended Campbellsville College and Spencerian College, he worked at LG & E and was a...
Sandra Hapeman Lovellette
Oct 15, 2025
Sandra Hapeman Lovellette, 81, passed October 15th, 2025, with two of her girls by her side peacefully at home.
Sandra was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born in Bardstown, Kentucky, November 26th, 1943. She had a career as the first female claims adjustor for State Farm Insurance Company in the Kentucky area. She retired from...
Pauletta Arleen Owens
Oct 14, 2025
Pauletta Arleen Owens, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. She was born to the late William and Viola Wright on April 3, 1955, in Shelbyville, KY. She was united in marriage to Terry Owens Sr. on September 3, 1971. They were married for 54 years. She attended high school at Eminence,...
Jimmie D. Woods
Oct 13, 2025
In loving memory of Jimmie D. Woods 6-20-1942 to 10-13-2025. Jimmie, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on 10-13-2025 at the age of 83. A proud third-generation tobacco farmer, Jimmie spent his life working in the fields embodying the values of hard work, dedication and love of the land.
A United States Army veteran, Jimmie served his country in...
Robert Lee Cauble
Oct 9, 2025
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Lee Cauble, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, faithful brother, and cherished friend. Rob left this world on October 9, 2025, at the age of 92, in LaGrange Kentucky. Rob was a kind and...
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