Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Madisonville, KY.

The obituaries in the Madisonville, KYarea 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 of Hopkins County, Kentucky'shistory and identity.

James M. Morse

James M. Morse

Jan 6, 2026

James M. Morse, 74, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on February 14, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucille Ipock Demoss and George Morse. He was formerly employed as a coal truck driver for Christian County Coal. He enjoyed fishing and...

Boyd Earl Nance

Boyd Earl Nance

Jan 4, 2026

Boyd Earl Nance, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 1, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sarah Akins Nance and William "Tom" Nance. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He enjoyed...

Patricia Ann Duarte

Patricia Ann Duarte

Jan 3, 2026

Patricia Ann Sumner Duarte, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born on October 23, 1946, in Central City, KY, to the late Wanda Galbreath Butler and Layton Odell Sumner, Sr. She enjoyed sewing, antiques, and showing cocker spaniels dogs. She had a school...

Scott Noffsinger

Scott Noffsinger

Jan 3, 2026

Roger "Scott" Noffsinger, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home.

He was born on January 24, 1963, in Chicago, IL, to Edith Jakob Noffsinger and the late Roy Wayne Noffsinger. He was a self-employed diesel mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and vacationing with his family. His greatest joy...

Jerry Ray Lynch

Jerry Ray Lynch

Jan 3, 2026

Jerry "Gator" Ray Lynch, 72, of Madisonville KY, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Owensboro Health Hospital.

Jerry was born on August 22, 1953, a native of Crittenden Co Kentucky where he was raised by his adopted parents Luther and Ruby Lynch.

Jerry spent many years...

Ida Mitchell

Ida Mitchell

Dec 28, 2025

Ida Hutchings Mitchell, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her home.

She was born on August 18, 1964, in Greenville, KY, to Genova Duncan Arndell and the late Edwin Wickliff Hutchings. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to the racetracks. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren....

James Darrell Crabtree

James Darrell Crabtree

Dec 26, 2025

James Darrell Crabtree, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on January 30, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Julia Merrick Crabtree and William Crabtree. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the United States Postal Service...

Ben Stark

Ben Stark

Dec 24, 2025

Charles Benjamin "Ben" Stark, 47, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was born on August 13, 1978, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Joan Tapp Rogers and Dale Stark. He was formerly employed as a driver for UPS. He loved talking about God and his...

Barbara Gwendolyn Middleton

Barbara Gwendolyn Middleton

Dec 23, 2025

Barbara Gwendolyn Durham Middleton, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 30, 1944, in Hopkins County, KY, to her sweet mother, Rosa Ashmore Durham and her wonderful father, Carlos Lacy Durham. Barbara was a professional member of Hopkins County and Madisonville, KY...

Dorothy Jean Roland

Dorothy Jean Roland

Dec 21, 2025

Dorothy Jean Metcalfe Roland, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home.

She was born November 28, 1942, in Denver, CO, to the late Evelyn Smith. She was formerly a jewelry designer for O.C. Tanners in Salt Lake City. She was a collector of tea pots, enjoyed knitting, and was an...

Debbie Alsip

Debbie Alsip

Dec 20, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Roach Alsip, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

She was born on July 3, 1956, in Madisonville to the late Norma Zane Clayton Roach and Edward Thomas Roach. Debbie retired as an administrative assistant from Madisonville Community College. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, traveling and...

Rodger Douglas Whitledge

Rodger Douglas Whitledge

Dec 20, 2025

Rodger Douglas Whitledge, 77, of Beaver Dam, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home in Beaver Dam, KY.

He was born on June 2, 1948, in Clay, KY, to the late Carolyn Duncan Helton and Jack Whitledge. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a self-employed tile...

Strother "Stroh" Wayne Williams

Strother "Stroh" Wayne Williams

Dec 20, 2025

Strother "Stroh" Wayne Williams, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 7, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mildred Alice Hatler Williams (birthplace, Hopkins County, KY) and Clifford "Bigboy" Ray Williams, Sr (birthplace, Chesapeake, WV). He was formerly employed as a...

Matthew "Matt" James Klahn

Matthew "Matt" James Klahn

Dec 19, 2025

Matthew "Matt" James Klahn, 64, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on February 4, 1961, in Clifton Springs, NY, to the late Alice Louise Kneut Klahn and James Henry Klahn. He was a self-employed electrician. Matthew was an amazingly intelligent and loving man. He...

Mallory Kiersten Julia Kidd

Mallory Kiersten Julia Kidd

Dec 18, 2025

Mallory Kiersten Julia Kidd, 13, of Madisonville, Kentucky, was born on April 9, 2012, and passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She went home to be with the Lord far too soon. Born in Madisonville, KY, Mallory was the beloved daughter of Charles James Kidd and Kayla Evelyn Calbreath Kidd.

Mallory was a beautiful soul whose...

Margaret Lou Thornberry

Margaret Lou Thornberry

Dec 13, 2025

Margaret Lou Thornberry, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home.

Margaret was born on November 8, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Robert Louis and Freda Neil Rogers Burton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Louis Burton, Jr.; and...

Joanne Sneed Crawford

Joanne Sneed Crawford

Dec 9, 2025

Joanne Lawson Sneed Crawford, 85, of Owensboro, KY, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born on August 16, 1940, in Barren County, KY, the daughter of the late Bobby Lawson and Clorine Jones Lawson. Joanne was valedictorian of her high school class at Temple...

Elsie Wood Rodgers Hollander

Elsie Wood Rodgers Hollander

Dec 3, 2025

Elsie Wood Rodgers Hollander, 99, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on October 7, 1926, in Highland Park, MI, to the late Mayme Clayton Wood and James Wood. She was an employee of the Hopkins County School Board where she taught as a school...

Stephanie Michelle Nance

Stephanie Michelle Nance

Dec 3, 2025

Stephanie Michelle Scott Nance, 48, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Hanson, KY.

She was born on November 7, 1977, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sharon Lee Ashby Holmes and Steven Eugene Scott. She was formerly employed for the last six years as a shift leader at Hardee's in Hanson, KY....

Patsy Marie Martin

Patsy Marie Martin

Dec 1, 2025

Patsy Marie Bloodworth Martin, 78, of St. Charles, KY, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 2, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Boze Bloodworth and Andrew Bloodworth. She was a graduate of South Hopkins High School Class of 1966. She was formerly employed...

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