Phyllis Riffe Castle's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Winchester, Kentucky

Phyllis Riffe Castle

October 24, 1932 - July 30, 2025 (92 years old)

Winchester, Kentucky

Phyllis Riffe Castle's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Winchester, Kentucky

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Phyllis Riffe Castle

October 24, 1932 - July 30, 2025 (92 years old)

Winchester, Kentucky


Phyllis Riffe Castle Obituary

The passing of Phyllis Riffe Castle of Winchester, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Riffe Castle to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Joe Douglas Castle; her parents, Austin Riffe and Tillie Elkins Riffe; and her daughters, Dianna Jo Castle and Sandra Karen Ortenzi (Vernon).

She is survived by: her children, Michael Ray Castle (Rebecca) and Debra Hill (Shannon); her grandchildren, Ashley Maxam (JR), Lauren Arbuzow (Stephen), Joseph Michael Castle and Alexandria Guinn; and her great grandchildren, Arabella, Jax, Tillie, Celeste, River, Charlee and Farrah. She is also survived by several extended family members and a host of dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Johnson Memorial Park (163 Johnson Cemetery Rd, Pikeville, KY 41501).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Scobee Funeral Home



Sat

Aug 02

Visitation

3:00 PM

Leon Pace Memorial Chapel

Sat

Aug 02

Funeral service

4:00 PM

Leon Pace Memorial Chapel

Sun

Aug 03

Burial

1:00 PM

Johnson Memorial Park
163 Johnson Cemetery Rd, Pikeville, KY 41501

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July 31, 2025

Love, Julie, Kim and Nancy lit a candle


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July 31, 2025

Love, Julie, Kim and Nancy sent flowers

“Our deepest sympathies, may Aunt Phyllis rest in peace. Mom (Nancy) wanted us to tell you how much she loved Phyllis. She said they had a lot of fun together back in their youth.”


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