Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 7, 2025

Doris Jean (Watkins) Preston , age 79 of New Castle, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.  Daughter of the late Hardy and Lillie Pearl (Rodgers) Watkins, she retired from Curtis Industries after many years of faithful service.    Doris was preceded in death by her husband, William David Preston.

Survived by:

Son:                 David...

Mar 5, 2025

Caro lyn (Reeves) Valentine , age 79 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Daughter of the late Jessie Willard & Callie Frances (Richards) Reeves, she was a waitress for many years.

Survived by:

Daughter:  Karen Payton Tutt (Jim) of Beattyville

Sons:  Timmy Ray Payton of Carrollton & James...

Mar 5, 2025

Infant Oaklee Raylin Baker , five days old, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Survived by:

Parents:           William & Satori (Drake) Baker of Franklinton

Grandparents:    Jimbo & Felicia Baker of Franklinton

Chickquita & Charles Drake of Carrollton

Great-Grandmothers:     Helen Erwin & Linda Stevens

Aunts:            ...

Mar 3, 2025

James Robert “Bobby” Grigsby , age 80 of Eminence, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.  Son of the late James Elmer and Margaret (Perry) Grigsby, he was a forklift driver for General Electric, retiring after thirty years of service.  He was a lifetime farmer that loved his horses. Bobby was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela K....

Feb 28, 2025

Terry W. “Buck” Raisor , age 63 of New Castle, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Son of the late Mount Raisor, Jr., he retired from Nationwide Fence Company and was a life-long farmer.  Buck loved to spend time outdoors, fishing, working in the garden, and raising beautiful...

Feb 24, 2025

Ken “Kennie” Maynard Heightchew , age 88 of New Castle, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.  Son of the late Maynard & Ida (Ebersbakers) Heightchew, he was a lifelong farmer.  He was the co-owner/operator of Henry County Supply, along with his brother & sister. He loved horse pulls & rodeos, and enjoyed a meal at Our Best Restaurant...

Feb 23, 2025

Linda C. Golden , age 77 of LaGrange (formerly of New Castle) passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Daughter of the late Jasper Adrian and Nellie Bly (Craig) Cays, she retired from Eminence Speaker after nineteen years of service as an order processor.  She also worked for Cracker Barrell and the Rawlings Group.  Linda...

Feb 23, 2025

Brenda K. (Willis) Wombles , age 70 of Greensburg (formerly of New Castle) passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.  Daughter of the late Bill and Sybil (Collins) Willis, she was a homemaker.  Brenda loved gardening, sewing & drawing.  She took great care of her family and enjoyed sitting on the front porch, taking in the beauty of the...

Feb 22, 2025

Rose Ann (Fields) Martin , age 81 of Eminence, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Hayden) Fields, she joined First Baptist Church of Eminence at an early age and embraced life to the fullest! She enjoyed traveling, cruises, long road trips, and going for scenic drives. Some of the many things...

Feb 16, 2025

Robert D. Clark , age 80 of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at The Richwood in LaGrange.   Son of the late William David and Edith Lee (Mertz) Clark, he was a farmer and a member of LaGrange Christian Church. A decorated Army veteran, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.  A jack of...

Feb 15, 2025

Pat Case , age 79 of Eminence, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.  Daughter of the late Roy & Fannie (Louden) Blackaby, she retired as the administrative assistant for Henry County Home Health.  She enjoyed playing cards, going on outings, and laughing with her Red Hat Society friends!  Pat loved to shop for antiques, collect roosters, and find...

Feb 14, 2025

Larry Sculley, age 75 of Port Royal passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.  Larry was a carpenter. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, gun collecting and most of all chasing pretty women. He was the son of the late Joe & Manerva (Combs) Sculley and was preceded in death by a son, Mark Amburgey; ex-wife, Kay Sculley; 4 sisters...

Feb 6, 2025

Cindy (Berry) Emerson , age 66 of Turners Station, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.  Daughter of the late Ralph Gayle & Jean Berry, she formerly worked at Fruit of the Loom in Frankfort. She was a cook at Eminence Independent & Henry County Middle Schools.  Cindy was an avid reader, loved listening to her windchimes, enjoyed landscaping...

Jan 31, 2025

Harold Price , age 86 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.  Son of the late Newton & Anna (Kelly) Price, he was a lifelong farmer & a member of Providence Baptist Church. Harold retired from Consolidated Aluminum and was then owner/operator of HP&TL Constriction.  He loved to fish and was an avid UK Basketball Fan!  He...

Jan 30, 2025

William T. “Will” Smith , Age 62 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Eminence, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Son of Richard Devine Smith and the late Shirley J. (Mason) Smith, he was a maintenance technician at Oakwood Management Company in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Eminence. He adored his daughter, Sarah,...

Jan 29, 2025

Chester “Buddy” Freeman , age 65 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.  Son of the late Owen and Shirley (Snook) Freeman, he was a skilled automotive technician.  Buddy worked at Mercedez Benz of Louisville for 45 years.    He loved to go camping and was a beloved “PaPa Buddy” to his grandchildren.  He also spoiled his two...