Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Madisonville, KY.

The obituaries in the Madisonville, KY area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity County, State's history and identity.

Janet Sue Baggett

Janet Sue Baggett

Oct 29, 2026

Janet Sue McKnight Baggett, 79, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home.

She was born on October 13, 1947, in Kanawha, WV, to the late Martha Elizabeth Creel McKnight and James Edgar McKnight. She enjoyed sewing and crafting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Janet...

Anna Marie Thompson

Anna Marie Thompson

Oct 27, 2026

Anna Marie Skaggs Thompson, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home.

She was born on March 23, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lula Huddleston Skaggs and James Skaggs. She loved being a homemaker and always enjoyed horses. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Anna was...

Wanda Williams

Wanda Williams

Oct 25, 2026

Wanda Wagner Williams, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.

She was born on April 24, 1941, in Dalton, KY, to the late Roma Traylor Gobin and Charles Wagner, Jr. She was formerly employed as a legal secretary for Franklin, Gordon, and Hobgood in Madisonville. She...

Barry Kenneth Clayton

Barry Kenneth Clayton

Oct 24, 2026

Barry Kenneth Clayton, 79, of Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, Barry will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, quick wit, and love for those closest to him.

Born on April 17, 1947, Barry was the son of...

Latasha "Tasha" Jean Jones

Latasha "Tasha" Jean Jones

Oct 24, 2026

Latasha "Tasha" Jean Jones, 51, of Slaughters, KY, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her home.

Lovingly known as Tasha, she was born on April 12,1975, to Raymond and Vicky Pharris Jones. Tasha was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and helped in the nursery. She...

Jordan Bean

Jordan Bean

Oct 24, 2026

Nicholas Jordan Bean, 32, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 23, 1994, in Madisonville, KY, to Amy Hudson and Dewayne Bean. He was employed as a machinist for General Electric. He was an avid UK Basketball fan and was a very talented...

Gerald Wayne Marvel

Gerald Wayne Marvel

Oct 23, 2026

Gerald Wayne Marvel, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree.

He was born on May 3, 1941, in Princeton Ky, to the late Verble Cruce Marvel and Dennis Lee Marvel. He retired from AT&T and was also a salesman for Madisonville Ford Nissan. He was an avid...

Kenneth "Gabe" Taylor

Kenneth "Gabe" Taylor

Oct 23, 2026

Kenneth "Gabe" Taylor, 87, of Sebree, KY passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

He was born on June 7, 1939, in Madisonville, KY to the late Ruth Hayden Tompkins Taylor and Jay Harvey Taylor. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from the City of Madisonville Water Department and...

Keith Allen Adams

Keith Allen Adams

Oct 22, 2026

Keith Allen Adams, 58, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on January 10, 1968, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mamie Shaw Adams and Hulen Jasper Adams. He was a self-employed tree worker. He enjoyed working at Southside Lawn Mowers. He loved basketball,...

Judy Dexter

Judy Dexter

Oct 17, 2026

Judy Fowler Dexter, 85, of Anton, KY passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on March 14, 1941, in Nashville, TN, to the late Pauline Monahan Fowler and Clarence Fowler. She enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, and canning. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Elizabeth Ann "Annie" Mckenney

Elizabeth Ann "Annie" Mckenney

Oct 16, 2026

Elizabeth Ann "Annie" Moore McKenney, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her home.

She was born on March 25, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Imogene Parker Moore and O.B. Moore. She retired as a postmaster from the post office in West Louisville just outside of Owensboro and she loved...

Anthony "Tony" Sparks Horner

Anthony "Tony" Sparks Horner

Oct 15, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Sparks Horner, 60, of Henderson, Kentucky. Anthony passed away peacefully at Redbanks Nursing Home on Thursday, October 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Anthony was a dearly loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend.

He was born on November...

Kenneth E. Allen

Kenneth E. Allen

Oct 13, 2026

Kenneth E. Allen, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

He was born on May 11, 1941, in Richland, KY, to the late Earl Allen and Sybil Boyd Allen. He retired from Cimarron Coal Company. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. His greatest joy was spending time with...

Raye Ann Geary

Raye Ann Geary

Oct 13, 2026

Raye Ann Drake Geary, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on May 6, 1961, in Henderson, KY, to the late JoNell Rudd Drake and Cecil Drake. She was formerly employed as an EMT for Madisonville Ambulance Service. She enjoyed sewing and spending time...

Barbara Ann Parish

Barbara Ann Parish

Oct 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Ann Melton Parish on Friday, October 9, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1935, in Poole, KY, to the late Ruby Bridwell Melton and Doris Melton.

Barbara was married to the late Omar Parish, Jr., for seventy-two years. Together they raised three daughters...

Mike Bourland

Mike Bourland

Oct 3, 2026

Thomas Michael "Mike" Bourland, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

He was born on April 19, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Shirley Jeanette Blue Bourland and Fred Thomas Bourland. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. His greatest joy was spending time with his...

Marie Love

Marie Love

Oct 1, 2026

Marie Majors Love, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her home.

She was born on April 27, 1936, in Sebree, KY, to the late Ethel Tapp Majors and Virgil Majors. She was formerly employed with Stulls and also as a cook for Colonial Terrace. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search puzzles,...

George Hayward Jones

George Hayward Jones

Oct 1, 2026

George Hayward Jones, 79, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 1, 1947, in Lexington, KY, to the late Winafred Begole Jones and Dan Jones. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed in hospital administration...

Larry Ross Mahurin

Larry Ross Mahurin

Sep 26, 2026

Larry Ross Mahurin, 89, of Hanson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on August 23, 1937, in Onton, KY. Larry was the son of Hume Coffman Mahurin and Orrye Chandler Mahurin. He grew up in Webster County and graduated from Slaughters High School in 1955. He earned a Bachelor...

Jerry Allen Skaggs, Jr.

Jerry Allen Skaggs, Jr.

Sep 22, 2026

Jerry Allen Skaggs, Jr., 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

He was born on January 6, 1966, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Brenda Sue Curneal Crowley and Jerry Skaggs. He enjoyed fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Jerry was of the Christian faith.

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