OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for New Castle and Eminence, KY


Kathleen Jean (Grossner) Lyons

Kathleen Jean (Grossner) Lyons

Apr 1, 2026

Kathleen Jean (Grossner) Lyons, age 76 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was a Virden Community High School graduate of 1967 and received her BA degree at University of Louisville. Kathleen had a passion for helping others that led her to numerous volunteer opportunities such as grief share, prison ministry, Celebrate...

Dalton E. Brown

Dalton E. Brown

Mar 29, 2026

Dalton E. Brown, age 100 of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 26, 2026. Dalton was a farmer and a member of Port Royal Baptist Church. He loved boating, going to car auctions and spending time with his family. He was the son of the late Claude & Virginia Leslie (Jones) Brown and was preceded in death by his son, Kevin...

Ferenc "Frank" X. Vegh, Sr.

Ferenc "Frank" X. Vegh, Sr.

Mar 23, 2026

Ferenc “Frank” X. Vegh, Sr., age 90 of LaGrange passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Frank was a welder with BF Goodrich for 17 years. He was a US Army veteran & also served in the Hungarian Army. He enjoyed his time in his vineyard and farming. He was the son of the late Mihály & Julianna (Király) Végh and...

Darlene Chilton

Darlene Chilton

Mar 14, 2026

Darlene Fitzgerald Chilton “Meemaw”, age 72 of Campbellsburg passed away surrounded by family Saturday, March 14, 2026. Meemaw was born on September 15, 1953, to the late Norvin and Ann Fitzgerald. Meemaw was a devoted grandmother to her eight grandchildren. She worked for 23 years at the Kentucky Board of Nursing where she retired. In her free time, she enjoyed...

Joseph Wayne Martin

Joseph Wayne Martin

Mar 11, 2026

Joseph Wayne Martin, age 61 of Pleasureville passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Joseph started working at American Emblem at age 18 right out of High School and then worked his way up, even thru the purchase of Black & Decker. He continued working as long as he could until MS made it impossible. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor...

Robert "Robby" H. Reynolds

Robert "Robby" H. Reynolds

Mar 1, 2026

Robert “Robby” H. Reynolds passed away suddenly Sunday March 1, 2026.

Robby was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated worker and Supervisor for 22 years at Hussey Fabricated products.

He enjoyed cooking for his family, going to Broadway musicals with his girls, family game nights, trips away with his wife, spending time outdoors and playing video games with his daughter.

His...

Raymond Lee "Ray" Cundiff

Raymond Lee "Ray" Cundiff

Feb 25, 2026

Raymond Lee “Ray” Cundiff, age 79 of Pendleton passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Ray was construction worker and was a pool installer. He enjoyed playing cards and working on old cars. He was the son of the late Robert & Florence (Browning) Cundiff. Ray was raised by an awesome foster couple, Mr. & Mrs. Stairs. He was preceded in...

Sonny Briley

Sonny Briley

Feb 25, 2026

Sonny Briley, age 86 of Eminence passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Sonny was a Vietnam Navy Veteran; a member of Pt. Pleasant Christian Church and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was also member of the Henry County Rod & Gun Club and a proud member of AA for 24 years. He especially enjoyed his fishing and watching his...

Bruce Edward Payton

Bruce Edward Payton

Feb 19, 2026

Bruce Edward Payton, age 65, of Campbellsburg, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Harriett Payton.

Bruce was a carpenter by trade, but his passion was hunting and fishing. Nothing made him happier than a big mess of fish that he could fry up and share with his friends and family. Bruce was...

Martha Frances Elston

Martha Frances Elston

Feb 19, 2026

Martha Frances Elston, age 92 of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was a member of the Mt. Gilead Church. Martha was the daughter of the late Rube & Helen (Jones) Troxell and was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Elston; son, Steve Elston; brother, Richard Troxell and niece, Frances Troxell.

Survived By:

Son: Tony Elston (Mary Ann)

Grandchildren:...

Phillip L. Brierly, Sr.

Phillip L. Brierly, Sr.

Feb 14, 2026

Phillip L. Brierly, Sr., age 76 of Smithfield passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was a Sawyer with CA Gardner Veneer for several years. He loved woodworking, auctions, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Phillip was the son of the late George & Myrtle Brierly and was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Noel Brierly; two...

Doris (Maddox) Grigsby

Doris (Maddox) Grigsby

Feb 6, 2026

Doris (Maddox) Grigsby, age 72 of Eminence, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Doris was a faithful member of the Pleasureville Baptist Church. She loved farming and babysitting. She was the daughter of the late William Robert & Hattie Lee (Hardin) Maddox and was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert “Bobby” Grigsby; a sister, Lena Stivers and two...

Steven E. Lyons

Steven E. Lyons

Feb 4, 2026

Steven E. “Stevie” Lyons, Sr, age 67 of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Frances Lyons and brothers, Sydney, Harry, Frances, Jr. & Wayne Lyons. He was a faithful member of the Cemetery Hill Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking and making things. He loved writing poetry and was a great motivational...

Linda (Allnutt) Purvis

Linda (Allnutt) Purvis

Feb 3, 2026

Linda Allnutt Purvis, age 83 of Eminence, passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd. Linda was a teacher, working at Pleasureville and Campbellsburg Elementary Schools, and finishing her career at Henry County Middle School. Linda was a 1960 graduate of Eminence High School where she was on the varsity cheerleading squad and involved in multiple clubs. Linda also participated in beauty pageants,...

Logan Jewell DeWitt

Logan Jewell DeWitt

Feb 2, 2026

Logan Jewell DeWitt, age 9, passed away on Monday, February 2, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 28, 2017, Logan brought joy, laughter, and kindness to everyone who was blessed enough to encounter her, if even for a moment.

Logan had a spirit of joy and a heart overflowing with love and spitfire responses. Her positive personality effortlessly captured...

Frances (Tiller) Jackson

Frances (Tiller) Jackson

Jan 31, 2026

Frances (Tiller) Jackson, age 86 of Eminence passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. Frances babysit for many kids throughout the community for 30+ years. She loved her dogs and taking care of her flowers. She was the daughter of the late Herbert & Sylvia (Craig) Tiller and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Jackson

Survived by:

Daughter: Patricia Payne of...

Josh A. Olson

Josh A. Olson

Jan 26, 2026

Josh A. Olson, age 35 of Smithfield passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. Josh loved watching wrestling and was a true die-hard Bengals fan. He also loved everything about rollercoasters. He especially loved being a dad.

Survived by:

Wife: Kaity (Skeen) Olson of Smithfield

Daughters: Gwen & Athena Olson of Smithfield

Parents: Michael & Julie Olson of Louisville

Brother: Noah Olson of Louisville

Sister: Emily “Em”...

Levi Gordon

Levi Gordon

Jan 24, 2026

Levi J. Gordon, age 91 of Eminence passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was an Army Veteran and a member of Eminence Baptist Church. Levi was a Greens Keeper at the Henry County Country Club for several years. He also enjoyed golfing & playing pool. He was in the Eminence High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Levi was the son...

Wilbur Arington

Wilbur Arington

Jan 23, 2026

Wilbur Taylor Arington, age 96 of Smithfield, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. Wilbur attended Henry Christian Church & Bedford Springs Church. He was a life long farmer; enjoyed his cattle farming, watching Old Western movies and dancing. He worked for the State Hwy Road Dept; also hauled feed for Smithfield Mill; drove a school bus & milk truck for several...

Carl "Buster" Hall, Jr.

Carl "Buster" Hall, Jr.

Jan 22, 2026

Carl “Buster” Hall, Jr. age 68 of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. He worked at Henry County Road Department for over 20 years. He was a member of Restoration Life Church. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, gardening, farming and woodworking. He especially enjoyed seeing the girls at Deli-Plus. Carl was the son of the late Carl Owen...

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