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.

Nadean Boaz

Nadean Boaz

Dec 1, 2025

NaDean Taylor Boaz, 88, of Mt. Juliet, TN, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Harmony of Mt. Juliet in Mt. Juliet, TN.

She was born on August 4, 1937, in Cadiz, KY, to the late Helen Dean Calhoun Taylor and Bartley Taylor. She was formerly employed as an accountant and bookkeeper...

Richard Allen Kolodey

Richard Allen Kolodey

Nov 25, 2025

Richard Allen Kolodey, 100, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 14, 1925, in Brady, Texas to the late Roman Kolodey and Mamie Newman Kolodey. He was a proud World War II veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he flew as a U.S. Marine...

Basil Lloyd Smith

Basil Lloyd Smith

Nov 25, 2025

Basil "B.L." Lloyd Smith, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 10, 1938, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Naomi Franklin Trathen and Lloyd Smith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was formerly a truck driver for...

Gary "A.J." Todd

Gary "A.J." Todd

Nov 19, 2025

Gary "A.J." Anthony Todd, 68, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 25, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Margaret Joyce Gentry Todd and James Turner Todd. He was formerly employed as a salesman for Harrah's Hose and Hydraulics. He enjoyed watching...

Pamela Mae Corbin

Pamela Mae Corbin

Nov 18, 2025

Pamela Mae Corbin, 75, of Coiltown, Kentucky, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after a long series of illnesses at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

For over twenty-six years, Pam was married to her devoted and loving husband, Rudy Thomas, with whom she shared a partnership built on admiration and deep mutual respect. Pam treasured her...

Cheri J. Martin

Cheri J. Martin

Nov 18, 2025

Cheri J. Bivins Martin, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her home.

She was born on May 19, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucy Wallace Bivins and Robert Bivins. She was a registered nurse for Regional Medical Center. She loved going to the beach. Her greatest joy was spending...

Grace Lamb

Grace Lamb

Nov 18, 2025

Grace Miller Lamb, 87, of Dixon, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on June 19, 1938, in Durango, CO, to the late Nellie Wade Miller and Eddie Miller. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Grace attended First Baptist in...

Randy Mccracken

Randy Mccracken

Nov 17, 2025

Randall "Randy" Wayne McCracken, 68, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home.

He was born on January 18, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Peggy Day McCracken and Basil McCracken. He was a reclamation supervisor for Peabody Coal Company. He enjoyed playing golf and he played bass guitar in a...

Roberta Brown

Roberta Brown

Nov 12, 2025

Roberta Marks Brown, 94, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

She was born on March 21, 1931, in Poole, KY, to the late Ona Poole Marks and Howard R. Marks. She loved playing the piano, socializing, bird watching, and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren....

Betty Gentry

Betty Gentry

Nov 8, 2025

Betty Lusk Gentry, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health & Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on June 29, 1942, in Ulvah, KY, to the late Juanita Jones Neikirk and William Lusk. She enjoyed cooking and going camping. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially...

Mary Frances Batchelor

Mary Frances Batchelor

Nov 6, 2025

Mary Frances Fulcher Batchelor, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home.

She was born on March 5, 1942, in Dixon, KY, to the late Katherine Loretta Sikes Fulcher and Frank Fulcher. She was the owner and operator of ABC Daycare.  She was a dedicated volunteer for Hospice. She enjoyed working...

Pam Stanley

Pam Stanley

Nov 4, 2025

Pamela "Pam" DeMoss Stanley, 66, of Mortons Gap, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home.

She was born on August 9, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Barbara DeMoss Barnett and William Ross DeMoss. She retired as a CNA from the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. She...

Howard Wayne Mcgregor

Howard Wayne Mcgregor

Oct 31, 2025

Howard Wayne McGregor, 85, died peacefully at his home in Dawson Springs, KY on Friday, October 31, 2025.

He was born on December 19, 1939, in Hopkins County, KY, to the late Gladys May Vandiver McGregor and Edward H. McGregor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army stationed in Korea. He retired from the...

Robert Lee Clark

Robert Lee Clark

Oct 28, 2025

Robert Lee Clark, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home.

He was born on November 8, 1954, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mabel Qualls Clark and Morris Clark, Sr. He was formerly employed by the City of Madisonville and worked in the Water Filtration Department. His passion was artwork...

Shirley Mae Duvall

Shirley Mae Duvall

Oct 26, 2025

Shirley Mae Bruce Duvall, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home.

She was born on November 14, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hilda Rae Williams Gammon and John William Bruce. She was formerly employed for thirty-seven years with the Hopkins County Board of Education where she worked as...

Russ Ball, Jr.

Russ Ball, Jr.

Oct 25, 2025

Russell "Russ" Lee Ball, Jr., 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on January 8, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Norma "Tillie" Shields Ball and Russell Lee Ball, Sr. He was a graduate of Madisonville High School Class of 1966. He graduated...

Keith Jarvis

Keith Jarvis

Oct 24, 2025

Lannie "Keith" Jarvis, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

He was born on December 23, 1965, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Pauline Matheny Jarvis and William Burton Jarvis. He was formerly employed with Hopkins County Board of Education where he was the Head Custodian at Grapevine...

Charles Edward Langston, Sr.

Charles Edward Langston, Sr.

Oct 17, 2025

Charles Edward Langston, Sr., 77, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 20, 1948, in Nashville, TN, to the late Mattie Pearl Williams Langston Fowler and John "Johnny" David Langston. He retired as a painter with Poole's Painting. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and hanging out with...

Infant Mason Lee Pendley

Infant Mason Lee Pendley

Oct 16, 2025

Infant Mason Lee Pendley gained his angel wings on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He is survived by his parents, Ashlyn Gordon Pendley and Jesse Pendley of Earlington, KY; brother, Kayden Pendley of Earlington; paternal grandparents, John (Landy) Pendley of Dawson Springs, KY and Sherry Norris of Deerfield, OH; maternal grandparents,...

Jan Rust

Jan Rust

Oct 9, 2025

Janice "Jan" Vick Rust, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 3, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Maggie Bell Stroud Vick and George Raymond Vick. She was employed at Roses for thirteen years, Regional Medical Center in Madisonville for five...

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