Henry County Obituary Records -

These records are a PARTIAL extract of the Henry County Local (HCL) Obituaries. These records range from the early 1900's to the present day and were Submitted By: the contributor listed below. Not all the obituaries contained during the years of the newspaper have been extracted. Please use this information as a starting point for your own research.

Contributed By: E. T. "Hammer" Smith

Margaret Gaunce

Margaret long Gaunce, 97, of New Castle, died, Sunday, January 30, 2011, at her residence. Daughter of the late Patrick C. and Mary Elizabeth Heilman Long, she was a school teacher as well as the Henry County High School librarian for many years and a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church where she was very active in the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her son: William M. �Billy Mac� Gaunce and wife, Donna, Pittsburgh, PA; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Stewart McIntyre �Mac� Gaunce; daughter: Betty Gaunce Fullenwider; grandson: Billy Fullenwider; and two great-grandsons: Maxwell Stewart Gaunce and Talton E. Sacik.

Funeral services were held at the New Castle United Methodist Church. Rev. Garnett Sloane, Danville, officiated. Rev. Garry Polston, Pastor of the New Castle United Methodist Church, assisted. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery. Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Henry County Local February 2, 2011


David Gosser

David H. Gosser, 61, of Louisville, formerly of Pleasureville, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at his residence. He was the son of the late Arvis �Tiny� and Nettie Gosser. He was preceded in death by his brother, James T. Gosser.

He is survived by his wife: Debra �Penny� Gosser, Frankfort; brother: Gary T. Gosser (Donna); nephew: Ryan T. Gosser (Maribeth); niece: Melanie G. Whalen (Matthew); great-nephews: Ty Whalen, Colton Gosser and Wyatt �Tiny� Gosser; and great-niece: Rylee Whalen, all of Campbellsburg.

Cremation was chosen.

Henry County Local March 2, 2011


David E. Grubb

David E. Grubb, 60, of Pleasureville, died Thursday, February 3, 2011. He was born in Louisville and was the son of the late Ernest Whitson and Estelle Theiler Grubb. He worked as a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his daughter: Cheri Raisor, Pendleton; one brother: Bob Grubb (Marilyn), Bullitt County; one sister: Margie Moore (Bobby), Louisville; one grandson: Dylan Raisor and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6th, at Sholar Funeral Home of Pleasureville. Rev. Robert Eades and Todd Storey officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local February 9, 2011


John Samuel Guthrie

John Samuel Guthrie was born in Shelby County, on April 7, 1850. He spent his early years in Shelby and Henry Counties.

In early years he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and united with the East Fork Baptist Church. He was converted under the preaching of Dr. J. H. Spencer. He later united with the Eminence Baptist Church, of which church he was a member at the time of his death.

In 1875 he was married to Miss Sallie R. Goode of Eminence. At that time he was a successful business man of Henry County and Eminence. They lived together in Eminence until 1888 when they moved to Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas. They lived in Bentonville until the death of his first wife on April 15, 1918. He then moved to Springdale, Arkansas, where he married Miss Dollie May Spotts on August 7, 1918.

He died at his home near Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas on June 9, 1924 at 10:00 p.m. The body was brought back to Eminence for interment. The funeral was conducted from the Eminence Baptist Church by the pastor Rev. H. L. Driskell, Sunday, June 15th at 3:30 p.m. He was laid to rest in the Eminence Cemetery where his first wife was buried. He leaves behind to mourn him a widow and a host of relatives in various sections of the state.

Henry County Local June 20, 1924
 

Leroy Gamble

Leroy Gamble, 75, of Smithfield, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Norton Brownsboro Healthcare Center. He was a Veteran of the armed forces and worked in construction as a roofer. He was the son of the late Elizabeth and Harry Gamble.

He is survived by two sons: Tony Gamble (Michelle), David Gamble (Rita); one daughter: Stephanie Lathan; five grandchildren: Nikki, Katrina, Aaron, Beckie and Travis; one great-grandchild: Jade; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers: James and Harry, Sr. and one sister: Pearl.

A memorial service was held Monday, June 20th, at the Oldham County Funeral Home, LaGrange.

Henry County Local June 22, 2011


Julian Garrett

Julian Giltner Garrett, 87, of Bedford, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Norton Hospital, Louisville. He was the son of the late William and Georgie Mills Garrett. He was a decorated WWII Veteran who was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his bravery and valor during his service in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife: Marjorie Garrett; five daughters: Tanyia Callis, Jackie Callis, Genell Adler, all of Bedford and Elaine Helton, Madison, IN and Melinda Garrett, Milton.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5th, at Ransdell Funeral Home, Bedford. Rev. Johnnie McDowell officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Milton with military tribute.

Henry County Local July 13, 2011


Bessie Gilbert

Bessie Gilbert, 85, of Bethlehem, died Sunday at the Kings Daughters Hospital, Frankfort. She is survived by three daughters: Rosa Hulette and Martha Sutton, both of Frankfort and Mary Blackaby, Waddy; five sons: Arthur and Albert, both of Pleasureville, J. W., Frankfort, Guthrie, Hatton and Sylvan, Shelbyville; twenty-six grandchildren; thirty four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lucy Gilbert and Lizzie Shaw, both of Bethlehem.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Bullock officiated. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local December 16, 1971


Nell Giles

Nell Katherine Giles, 92, of Cropper, died Thursday, November 17, 2011, at the Masonic Home of Shelbyville. She was the daughter of the late Samuel T. and Laura Ball Underwood. She was retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Revenue, having been employed there for 27 years. She was a member of the Cropper Baptist Church where she was a pianist.

She is survived by her son: Dennis Giles (Cheryl), Cropper; three grandchildren: Dennis Michael Giles and Keith A. Tipton, both of Frankfort; and Toby P. Giles, Cropper; four great-grandchildren: Michael Austin Giles, James Cooper Giles, Savanah Tipton and Madison Tipton, all of Frankfort. She was preceded in death by her husband: George W. Giles and son: Bill Giles.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 21st, at Cropper Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Cavender, Pastor of the Cropper Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local November 23, 2011


Bobby Lee Goodrich

Bobby Lee Goodrich, 76, of Owenton, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He was the son of the late Marvin and Mary Edith Gaines Goodrich.

He is survived by his wife: Betty Bramblett Goodrich; his son: Gene Goodrich and his daughter: Angela Omer.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1st, with Bro. David �Milkweed� Wotier officiating. Burial was in Owenton Cemetery.

Henry County Local October 5, 2011


Charlsey Goodrich

Charlsey Goodrich, 59, of Gratz, died Friday, September 23, 1983, at the Owen County Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.

She was a member of the Gratz Christian Church, postmaster of the Gratz Post Office for 22 years; and the daughter of the late Walter and Blanche Stamper, Gratz.

She is survived by her husband: Mitchell C. �Tom� Goodrich, Gratz; two sons: Lonnie Goodrich and Eric Goodrich, both of Gratz; one daughter: Judy Fisher, Bethlehem; two brothers: Russell Stamper, Naples, FL and Richard Stamper, Owenton; three sisters: Georgia Giles and Ada Stamper, both of Gratz and Laura Johnson, Owenton; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 26th at the Owenton Funeral Service. Rev. Carey Baxley officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Minish Cemetery in Gratz.

Henry County Local September 29, 1983


Sue Goodrich

Sue Frances Goodrich, 82, of Shelbyville, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Masonic Home of Shelbyville. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Corrine Thompson Rose.

She is survived by her children: Charlie Goodrich and Dianne Perkins, both of Gratz and Judy Lyons of Pleasureville.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25th at the McDonald and New Funeral Home in Owenton. Bro. David �Milkweed� Wotier officiated. Interment was in the Owenton Cemetery.

Henry County Local October 26, 2011


William Gorbandt

William �Bill� Gorbandt, 81, of Campbellsburg, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. Son of the late George Raymond and Lisetta Nachand Gorbandt, he was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Bill retired from AT&T after 30 years of service and also loved farming. He was a member of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife: Patricia Ennis Gorbandt, Campbellsburg; four daughters: Shelia Ward and husband, Kevin, Campbellsburg, Deborah Gorbandt, Bedford, Stacy Froman and husband, Terry, Shepherdsville, Shanda Melton and husband, Tim, Eddyville; four sons: Will Gorbandt and wife, Spring, Bedford, Scott Gorbandt and wife, Debbie, Crestwood, Bruce Gorbandt, Campbellsburg and Shawn Riley, Campbellsburg; three sisters: Laverne McMahan, Crestwood, Norma O�Brien, Louisville and Barbara Layer and husband, Richard, Florida; nineteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister: Mitzi Stone and a brother: Raymond L. Gorbandt.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23rd at the Campbellsburg Baptist Church. Rev. Shawn Golden, Pastor of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Campbellsburg Cemetery. Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Henry County Local November 23, 2011


Wilfred �Willie� Grant

Wilfred �Willie� Grant, 71, of Pleasureville, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Baptist East Hospital, Louisville. Son of the late Lee and Pearl Lush Grant, he worked at SudChemie in Louisville for 47 years and was a member of the Henry Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife: Donna Waterbury Grant, Pleasureville; two daughters: Kaye Curtsinger (Shawn) and Susan Taft, all of Pleasureville; two sons: Walter Grant, Pleasureville and Brian Grant (Brenda), Defoe; daughter-in-law: Lisa Grant, Louisville; one sister: Aileen Higdon, Leitchfield; two brothers: Merl Grant, Nashville, TN and David Grant, Leitchfield; and four grandchildren: Jake Grant, Donna Curtsinger, Anthony Taft, and Kaelee Grant. He was preceded in death by one son: Perry Grant.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15th, at the Henry Christian Church.

Henry County Local June 15, 2011


Virginia Greenwood

Virginia Iris �Ginny� Greenwood, 86, of Campbellsburg, died Sunday, October 9, 2011, at her residence. Daughter of the late James Pierce and Cleo Patra Teague Sanders Tate, she was a member of the Sulphur United Methodist Church. Ginny worked 68 years for Lincoln Income Life Insurance. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband: John Samuel Greenwood; and infant daughter: Linda Greenwood; and a brother: Kenneth Sanders.

She is survived by two daughters: Dorca Gilley (Kenneth), Bedford and Cinda Wood (Peter), Milton; three sisters: Dorothy Staples and Marie Blackaby, both of Bedford and Carolyn Coleman (Lloyd), Alabama; five grandchildren: Jackie (Tony) Hart, Kara Gilley, Laine Gilley, Megan Gilley and John Sam Wood; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13th, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. The rev. Drew Oakley, Pastor of the Carrollton United Methodist Church, officiated, assisted by Bro. Andrew Murray, Pastor of the Sulphur United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Sulphur Cemetery.

Henry County Local October 12, 2011