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Prewitt Funeral Home - New CastleBertha Chadwell Obituary
Bertha (Batts) Chadwell, age 87 of New Castle passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Bertha worked in the restaurant industry for many years. Bertha was the daughter of the late Raymond & Katherine (Burch) Batts and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Calvin Chadwell and daughter, Linda Downey. Bertha loved to go fishing and camping.
Survived by:
Daughter: Brenda Kelley (Dwayne) of Shelbyville
Son: Larry Baxter (Valerie) of Shelbyville
3 Stepchildren: Monica, Karen & Calvin
Brother: Denny Batts of Carrollton
Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren
Graveside Service: 11 AM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Port Royal Cemetery. Officiated by Kevin Clark.
Pallbearers will be Keith Baxter, Clarene Tingle, Alan Bond, Austin Baxter, Kayla Tingle, Todd Kelley, Brent Bond & Dustin Baxter
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the New Castle Nursing & Rehab Activity Department or Henry – Trimble County Humane Society
Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
425 N Main St P.O. Box 205, New Castle, KY 40050
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