OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY


Juan Chagoya Ramos

Juan Chagoya Ramos

Aug 11, 2025

Juan Ramos Chagoya, age 63 of Eminence, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. Son of the late Juan and Maria Chagoya, he worked for Hussey Copper for many years. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Survived by:

Wife: Marie Chagoya of Eminence

Sister: Bertha Chagoya of Houston, TX

Brothers: Jose Chagoya of Houston, TX

Cornelius Chagoya of Houston, TX

Stepdaughters:...

Maurice Tim Fencer

Maurice Tim Fencer

Aug 11, 2025

Maurice “Tim” Fencer, age 83, of Campbellsburg, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Tim was an avid woodworker for most of his life. Son of the late Harold and Marion Fencer, he was preceded in death by a son, Brett Timothy Fencer.

Survived by:

Wife: Carol “Sue” Fencer of Campbellsburg

Daughter: Yolonda and Rob...

John Leroy Few

John Leroy Few

Aug 8, 2025

John Leroy Few Jr.

The Legacy of a Good Man

Sunrise: March 10, 1935

Sunset: August 8, 2025

John Few – A Life of Faith, Family, and Coaching

John Few was born March 10, 1935, in Grapeville, Pennsylvania, the middle child of seven to John and Pauline “Polly” Coles Few. From a young age, he demonstrated a natural drive, a love for sports, and a...

Sherry Elizabeth Vetter Burns

Sherry Elizabeth Vetter Burns

Aug 8, 2025

Sherry Elizabeth Vetter Burns, 79 passed away peacefully on August 08, 2025 at her home in Oldham County, Kentucky. Sherry was born on December 11, 1945 in Louisville, KY to Stewart and Bernadette Hattemer Vetter. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Dayton University, and the University of Berkeley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother,...

Tina Marie Roth

Tina Marie Roth

Aug 4, 2025

Tina Marie Roth, age 66 of Louisville formerly of Eminence passed away Monday, August 4, 2025. Tina was a nurse aid for several years. She loved spending time with her family and watching Days of Our Lives. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren while swimming, watching movies and celebrating the holidays with them. She also loved her dog, Chico. She was...

Harold Gene Carpenter

Harold Gene Carpenter

Aug 3, 2025

Harold Gene Carpenter, age 69 of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. Harold retired from Ford Motor Company after serving 28 years. He was a member of the LaGrange Christian Church. Harold loved riding motorcycles, watching old Westerns and eating sweets. He also loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He was the son of the late...

Paul Douglas McAlister, Sr.

Paul Douglas McAlister, Sr.

Aug 1, 2025

Paul Douglas McAlister, Sr., age 69 of New Castle passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Paul was a Catholic. He loved history, cooking, cleaning and spending time with his grandkids & dogs. He also did lots of charity work while in Las Vegas. You never had to think of what Paul was thinking because he’d tell you. Paul was the...

James Allen Tingle

James Allen Tingle

Jul 23, 2025

James Allen “Jamesie” Tingle, age 71, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Son of the late Edward Dee and Thelma Elizabeth (Gilbert) Tingle, he was a truck driver with Steel Tech for many years. He enjoyed showing cattle with his grand-daughter, Ashlyn and loved to farm. He was an avid basketball fan, always having a game...

Ray Spencer

Ray Spencer

Jul 20, 2025

Ray Spencer, age 70 of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Ray loved all of his dogs, enjoyed playing guitar & working on cars. Son of the late Glenn and Aline (Louden) Spencer, Ray was preceded by five siblings: Gregory & Malcolm Spencer, Marlene Roberts, Angie Brashear & Brenda McMillan.

Survived by:

Siblings: Diane Keeling of Louisville         ...

Harry Gene Lyons

Harry Gene Lyons

Jul 17, 2025

Harry Gene Lyons, age 74 of Eminence, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. Harry was a member of Cemetery Hill Church of Christ. He was a tow motor operator at Eminence Speaker for 35 years. Harry enjoyed decorating, especially for the holidays. He also loved gardening and working on his muscle cars. He loved spending time with his family, his...

Denzell Sharp

Denzell Sharp

Jul 11, 2025

Denzell Sharp, 87 of New Castle passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was a CMT/Nurses Aide. She loved the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She was the daughter of the late William & Viola (Moore) Ellis and was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Lindsey; two sons, Glenn Sharp, Jr. & Willie Sharp and...

Michael Cheak Devine

Michael Cheak Devine

Jul 9, 2025

Michael Devine, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was a man whose quiet strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love for his family left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Born and raised in Smithfield, Michael carried with him the values of his small-town roots...

Ricky A. Williams

Ricky A. Williams

Jul 6, 2025

Ricky A. Williams, age 63 of Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Son of the late William Williams and Shirley Truman, he was a lifelong farmer and did a lot of work as a mechanic as well. Ricky was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Carman.

Survived by:

Wife: Maggie Crawford of Crestwood

Daughter: Tabitha Worley (John) of Roundup,...

Debbie (Williams) Fulks Wiley

Debbie (Williams) Fulks Wiley

Jun 30, 2025

Debbie (Williams) Fulks Wiley, age 55 of Louisville passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.

She was a 1988 Henry County High School Graduate; a Band Mom. She was an avid tennis player with several championship wins. Debbie was also one of Billy Bob’s Baby Dolls Softball Team Players. Debbie loved her family and living life to the fullest. She will be...

Annelies Roberts

Annelies Roberts

Jun 23, 2025

Annelies Roberts, age 87 of Pleasureville, passed away at her home on Monday June 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Alfred and Erna Gotwald, she made a career managing the cafeteria of Eastern Elementary School for over 20 years. Annelies was an example of bravery and strength of will. She was born in eastern Germany a...

Kay (Poe) Coomes

Kay (Poe) Coomes

Jun 15, 2025

Kay (Poe) Coomes, age 79 of Eminence, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Daughter of the late George Earl and Viola Thomas (Hale) Poe, she was a dedicated Wife, Mom and Nanny who devoted her life to the love and care of her family. Widow of the late Benjamin P. “Ben” Coomes, she was a constant partner and supporter...

Linda Colleen (LeCompte) Barwick

Linda Colleen (LeCompte) Barwick

Jun 12, 2025

Linda Colleen (LeCompte) Barwick, age 76 of Georgetown, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Daughter of the late Thomas & Edith (Capito) LeCompte, Linda was a member of the Georgetown Baptist Church. She was a graduate of EKU with a BA Degree and WKU where she received her Masters Degree in Education. She was a teacher for 29 years...

William Michael "Mike" Huff

William Michael "Mike" Huff

Jun 8, 2025

William Michael “Mike” Huff, age 73 of Pleasureville, departed from this earthly world and received his new body on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, with his loving and devoted wife by his side. Mona says, “It was a joy to witness the transformative power of God, transitioning his disease-ridden body into Heavenly realms!” Son...

Julius Mason, Sr.

Julius Mason, Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

Julius Mason, Sr., a beloved resident of Eminence, passed away at the age of 98 at the University of Louisville Shelbyville Hospital, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Son of the late William Henry Mason, Sr. and Mamie (Coleman) Mason, Julius was a WWII Army Veteran. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Eminence, he was in the Church Choir &...

Michael D. Frazier

Michael D. Frazier

Jun 4, 2025

Michael D. Frazier, age 76, of Campbellsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Son of the late Willie B. and Anna Frances (Mahoney) Frazier, he was a life-long farmer and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church, Campbellsburg Masonic Lodge and was honored as a Kentucky...

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