OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY


Bentley Ray Collins

Bentley Ray Collins

May 10, 2025

Bentley Ray Collins, only five years old of Owenton, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Bentley was born with a congenital heart disease, but he never let it slow him down. A bit mischievous, he was full of life & fight each day, courageous in every battle he faced. Bentley loved everything with wheels! He lived to ride his...

Jean Allison "Millie" Dempsey

Jean Allison "Millie" Dempsey

May 9, 2025

Jean Allison “Millie” Dempsey, age 98, of Pendleton, formerly of Louisville, passed away peacefully at her Henry County residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Gene and Myrtle (Sticken) Dempsey, Millie was a devoted daughter, friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She dedicated more than three decades of her life as a bookkeeper...

Vivian (Stivers) Mack

Vivian (Stivers) Mack

May 9, 2025

Vivian (Stivers) Mack, age 94 of New Castle, Passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Baptist Health LaGrange with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Willie Price and Lena Mae (Black) Stivers, she was the widow of William Barney “Billy” Mack, Jr. A lifelong member of New Castle First Baptist Church, she was a member...

Harold G. Wright

Harold G. Wright

May 7, 2025

Harold G. Wright, age 80 of Turners Station, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Roberts) Wright, he retired from M&T Chemical and worked in carpentry. He loved woodworking and enjoyed making custom furniture. Harold wouldn’t let the sun go down without starting up a chainsaw! He was a member of Family Worship...

Sara E. Crowe

Sara E. Crowe

May 2, 2025

Sara E. Crowe, age 86 of Campbellsburg passed peacefully at her home on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born February 17, 1939 to the late Cecil and Etta Ree (Fritz) Golden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobie Crowe; her son Andy Crowe and a grandson, Nick Crowe.

She is survived by her children, Joni Isler (Charlie), Jodi...

Michael S. "Mike" Hawkins

Michael S. "Mike" Hawkins

Apr 30, 2025

Michael S. “Mike” Hawkins, age 76 of Port Royal, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Son of the late Henry B. and Pauline (Burns) Hawkins, Mike retired as a carpenter and superintendent for Parco Construction in Louisville. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved his cars & motorcycles, and enjoyed coin collecting. Mike was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Henry Aldridge

Henry Aldridge

Apr 25, 2025

Henry Aldridge, age 82 of New Castle, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Son of the late Winford and Ebbie (Roberts) Aldridge, he was a life-long farmer. He loved to be outside mowing the grass and enjoyed the playful nickname given by friends, “Mayor” of New Castle!

Survived by:

Brother: Homer Aldridge of New Castle

Dear Friend: Debbie Abbott of New Castle

Henry was...

Alan Keith Miller

Alan Keith Miller

Apr 23, 2025

Alan Keith Miller, age 62 of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was a life-long mechanic and a member of Cropper Baptist Church. He loved fishing and rooting for the UK Wildcat Basketball team! Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Ivy (Beach) Miller, his father, James Mott Miller, and a sister, Janet Miller.

Survived by:

Mother:...

Valerie (Parrott) Mahoney

Valerie (Parrott) Mahoney

Apr 22, 2025

Valerie (Parrott) Mahoney, age 63 of Turners Station, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Daughter of the late James Edward and Lois (Bailey) Parrott, she retired as office manager of the KY State Police Post #5 in Campbellsburg. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother who was devoted to spoiling her grandbabies! Valerie was preceded in death by a...

Nina Lee (Mccoun) Mason

Nina Lee (Mccoun) Mason

Apr 18, 2025

Nina Lee (McCoun) Mason , age 89 of New Castle, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Herbert Harlin, Sr. and Cletis Evelyn (Toll) McCoun. She was a faithful member of New Castle Methodist Church for many years, where she served on the Board of...

Shemar Kyle Branch-Reed

Shemar Kyle Branch-Reed

Apr 15, 2025

Shemar Kyle Branch-Reed , age 20 of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.  He was a 2023 graduate of Scott County High School. Shemar was a member & practicing junior deacon of Nazarene Baptist Church where he loved to play the drums for services. He adored his church family, and they will miss him greatly.  Shemar was...

Tim Fitzgerald

Tim Fitzgerald

Apr 15, 2025

Tim Fitzgerald , age 69 of Eminence, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with a rare neurological condition.  Born in Owen County on October 21, 1955 to the late Malcolm & Annie Bea (Bibb) Fitzgerald, he was the youngest of the four Fitzgerald boys....

Paul Carter Parrish

Paul Carter Parrish

Apr 3, 2025

Paul Carter Parrish , age 103 of Eminence, left this life peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Paul was born to Ambrose & Queen Victoria (Carter) Parrish on April 29, 1921 in Shelby County.  He was a faithful member of Restoration Life Church in Eminence and served as a board member for many years. Paul loved God, his church,...

Delores Lindsay

Delores Lindsay

Apr 1, 2025

Delores Lindsay, age 86 of Eminence, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  Daughter of the late Willie John Lindsay and Ruth (Hoskins) Smith, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eminence, where she was a former usher and altar guild member. She was a domestic worker and worked at the old...

Hobert Rice

Hobert Rice

Apr 1, 2025

Hobert Rice , age 88, of Turners Station, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  Son of the late Ira and Oma Rice, he worked in construction all over Ohio & Kentucky.  A Florida resident for 20 years, Hobert was an avid outdoorsman who loved to sit on the porch and feed the bees! He was a gifted gardener...

Lois Suter

Lois Suter

Mar 24, 2025

Lois Suter , age 86 of New Castle, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.  Daughter of the late Kermit and Rebecca (Hopkins) Edens, she was a longtime clerk at the Circle K in LaGrange. She enjoyed re-arranging & decorating her home to keep things looking fresh. She loved all animals and enjoyed spoiling her feline friends, Dottie &...

Cynthia Saylor

Cynthia Saylor

Mar 21, 2025

Cynthia Saylor , age 67 of New Castle passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her residence. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Mary Jane Pike. A beloved mother and grandmother, she was dedicated to taking care of and loving her family. She was a devoted animal lover and enjoyed...

Sandy (Spies) Jones

Sandy (Spies) Jones

Mar 20, 2025

Sandy (Spies) Jones , age 63 of Bagdad, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.  Daughter of the late Donald Kenneth & Mildred Marie (Haberman) Spies, she was a long-time bartender at Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Shelbyville where she enjoyed taking care of her “regulars.”  Sandy was a loving Memaw to many, but was happiest when spending time with her...

Charles Robert "Bob" Bertelkamp

Charles Robert "Bob" Bertelkamp

Mar 16, 2025

Charles Robert “Bob” Bertelkamp , age 93 of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his residence. Son of the late Charles Louis and Eunice (Chenault) Bertelkamp, he was a longtime and active member of Sligo Baptist Church. A lifelong truck driver, he retired from Kroger after many years of service. Following his retirement, he drove...

Gene Coleman Garrett

Gene Coleman Garrett

Mar 15, 2025

Gene Coleman Garrett, age 88 of New Castle passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025.  Gene was an Army Veteran. He was a Deacon and Member of the New Castle First Baptist Church. He was a machinist at Brown & Williamson and also worked at Pillsbury/General Mills. He was a volunteer with the New Castle EMS & Fire Dept. for...

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