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.

Angela Kaye Downing

Angela Kaye Downing

Oct 8, 2025

Angela Kaye Childers Downing, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on September 17, 1950, in St. Charles, KY, to the late Louella Morgan Love and Aubrey Earl Childers.  In her younger years, she loved going swimming. Most recently, she enjoyed...

Ginger Hayes

Ginger Hayes

Oct 8, 2025

Ginger Shelton Hayes, 76, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

She was born on November 11, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Pauline Morgan Reynolds and James Otto Shelton. She was a self-employed retail owner. She enjoyed canning, cooking and sharing her food with others, especially...

Jimmy Millwood, Jr.

Jimmy Millwood, Jr.

Oct 4, 2025

Jimmy Millwood, Jr., 63, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 9, 1961, in Florence, AL to the late Sammy Millwood and Jimmy Millwood, Sr. He was a self employed truck driver. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, and loved his animals.

In addition...

William Richard Riehemann

William Richard Riehemann

Oct 3, 2025

William Riehemann, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on November 3, 1941, in New Castle, WY, to the late Ledel Baldwin Baker and William C. Riehemann. He was a maintenance supervisor at American Colloid. He enjoyed hunting and working on tractors. His...

Randall Lee Reynolds

Randall Lee Reynolds

Sep 28, 2025

Randall Lee Reynolds, 68, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home.

He was born on August 19, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Geneva Legate Reynolds and Andrew Reynolds. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for several coal mines over the years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...

Owen Glenn Cunningham

Owen Glenn Cunningham

Sep 26, 2025

Owen Glenn Cunningham, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on August 8, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bennie Daniel Cunningham and Welby Cunningham. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Owen loved...

Sharon Harper

Sharon Harper

Sep 25, 2025

Hazel "Sharon" Harper, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home.

She was born on April 19, 1947, in Madisonville to the late Willie Hazel Coffman DeMoss and Hiram Taylor DeMoss. Sharon was formerly a CNA at the Hopkins County Hospital and Kentucky Rest Haven. When she moved to Virginia, she...

Franklin "Frank" Frasier

Franklin "Frank" Frasier

Sep 24, 2025

Franklin "Frank" Frasier, 90, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on September 25, 1934, in Slaughters, KY, to the late Elizabeth Pearl Whitsell Frasier and Firdie Frasier. He was a retired self-employed farmer. He was a member of Methodist Men. He...

Kristy Leeann Padilla

Kristy Leeann Padilla

Sep 24, 2025

Kristy Leeann Padilla, 37, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Madisonville.

She was born on May 19, 1988, in Salem, New Jersey, to Kimberly Rosario Padilla and Edwin Padilla, Sr. She was formerly employed as a customer associate at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed playing softball, watching Phillies baseball, and doing her hair and...

Betty June Mcgregor

Betty June Mcgregor

Sep 18, 2025

Betty June Duke McGregor, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home.

She was born on February 6, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bertha Cunningham Duke and Jessie Duke. She retired after seventeen years from Tyson Foods. She was a lover of animals, enjoyed feeding deer, and loved her...

Mary Jane Walker

Mary Jane Walker

Sep 17, 2025

Mary Jane Rager Walker, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on May 20, 1955, in Chicago, IL, to the late Mary Lillian Creager Rager and Luther Rager. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, and baking.

Her survivors include her husband, Jeffrey Walker...

Wanda Jean Beeny

Wanda Jean Beeny

Sep 16, 2025

Wanda Jean Adkins Beeny, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Henderson, KY.

She was born on August 7, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Holman Adkins and Austin Adkins. She was formerly employed as a machine operator for General Electric. She enjoyed attending band events. Her greatest joy was...

William "Billy" Wicks

William "Billy" Wicks

Sep 14, 2025

William "Billy" Wicks, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born on August 18, 1960, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Dorothy Jean Brown Wicks. He was formerly employed as a cook for Burger King. He enjoyed watching tv. Billy was of the Baptist faith.

In...

Darrell Holmes

Darrell Holmes

Sep 10, 2025

Darrell Holmes, 69, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 24, 1955, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Ruby Cunningham Holmes and Alvin Earl Holmes. He enjoyed being outdoors and collecting watches. Darrell was of the Christian faith.

In...

Mari Lou Yandall

Mari Lou Yandall

Sep 8, 2025

Mari Lou Keown Yandall, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by the people she loved most, her children at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on August 30, 1951, in Sebree, KY, to the late Chloe LeGrand Keown. Mari Lou was a true spitfire, quick-witted and full of...

Paul Douglas Hibbs

Paul Douglas Hibbs

Sep 6, 2025

Paul Douglas Hibbs, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

He was born on June 15, 1934, in Mortons Gap, KY, to the late Nimma Orange Hibbs and George Elsworth Hibbs. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was...

Lucas James Bivins

Lucas James Bivins

Sep 3, 2025

Lucas James Bivins, born on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 and passed away at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus.

His survivors include his parents, James Ray and Ashley Dawn Morris Bivins of Slaughters, KY; sisters, Takoda Faith Pendley, Jozlynn Ruth Bivins, and Kelsey Ray Bivins; brother, Dustin...

Leonard Howard Parish

Leonard Howard Parish

Sep 1, 2025

Leonard Howard Parish, 91, of Madisonville, KY, formerly of Manitou, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 11, 1933, in Hopkins County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Jim and Eva Oakley Parish. On April 8, 1959, Leonard married his beloved wife,...

Alice Marie Foe

Alice Marie Foe

Aug 31, 2025

Alice Marie Foe, 77, of Princeton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Tradewater Nursing Home in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.

She was born December 9,1947, in Princeton, KY, to the late Herbert and Birdie Morse of Princeton, KY. Alice held many jobs in her lifetime. In her younger years, she was a welder at Speed...

Rita Lisa "Granny" Cartwright

Rita Lisa "Granny" Cartwright

Aug 25, 2025

Rita Lisa "Granny" Cartwright, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on December 13, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Mae Tippett Clayton and Leslie Roland Clayton. She worked as a secretary for many years for Cimarron and Andalex Coal Mines. For...

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