Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...