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.
Frances Fisher
Aug 11, 2012
Frances Fisher, 84, of Ft. Collins, CO formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012. She was born on February 2, 1928 in Bells, TN to the late George C. Taylor and Iva L. Shinault Taylor. She was a homemaker and was a dealer and collector of antiques. She loved fishing and spending time with her family....
Taylor Patterson
Aug 11, 2012
Taylor Patterson, 12, of Nebo, KY passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on November 4, 1999 in Madisonville, KY to Danielle and Michael Patterson. She was a 7th grader at James Madison Middle School. Taylor enjoyed playing softball and being with her teammates. She also enjoyed...
Clarence Eugene Perkins
Aug 9, 2012
Clarence Eugene Perkins, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was born on February 9, 1946 in Wilcox, AZ to the late Tildie Mozell Perkins and Clarence B. Perkins. He was a self-employed construction worker and attended The Church of the Nazarene in Madisonville. In addition...
Alvin L. Farmer
Aug 6, 2012
Alvin L. Farmer, 84, of Madisonville, KY formerly of Central City passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was born on June 5, 1928 in Golconda, IL to the late Martha and Clarence Farmer. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean era and was recipient of...
Marian Mccoy
Aug 6, 2012
Marian McCoy, 63, of Hanson, KY passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at her home. She was born on May 15, 1949 in Evansville, IN to the late Forrest Rakestraw and Margaret Zigler Rakestraw. She was retired from Tyson Foods and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her husband, Gary McCoy and her...
L.V. Collins Bollinger
Aug 4, 2012
L.V. Collins Bollinger, 87 of Madisonville, KY passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at her home. She was born on September 1, 1924 in White Plains, KY to the late Ira Williams and Hattie Bowman Williams. During WWII L.V. worked at the G.E. Parachute Factory in Owensboro, KY. She later became employed with the tomato canning...
Evangeline Mcdowell
Aug 1, 2012
Evangeline McDowell, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at her daughters home. She was born on February 11, 1923 in Graham, KY to the late Gala Leora Tyson and Hanson Tyson. She was formerly a nurses aide for the Convalescent Center in Madisonville and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in...
Mildred Whitsell Brewer Curtis
Jul 29, 2012
Mildred Whitsell Brewer Curtis, 92, of Blacksburg, VA passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Warn Hearth Village in Blacksburg. She was born on August 4, 1919 in Clay, KY to the late Mattie Mae McGary Whitsell. She was a homemaker and had attended First Baptist Church in Madisonville. She was a member of Blacksburg First...
Kathleen Oakley
Jul 27, 2012
Kathleen Oakley, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born on July 15, 1924 in Dixon, KY to the late Lellar Denton Loughary and Gilbert Loughary. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a member of the Women's Missionary Society and Oakley Home General...
Charles A. Rudd
Jul 23, 2012
Charles A. Rudd, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 15, 1921 in Madisonville to the late Maude and Mason Rudd. He was a United States Army Veteran and obtained a degree from Vanderbilt University. He was president of Rudd Insurance in Madisonville until his...
Lillian Zentmyer Cowan
Jul 17, 2012
Lillian Zentmyer Cowan, 90, of Hopkinsville, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on May 27, 1922 in Madisonville, KY to the late Walter and Bell Fork Zentmyer. She was formerly employed with a shoe factory in Hopkinsville. She was...
Betty Clayton Grisham
Jul 13, 2012
Betty Clayton Grisham, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on March 23, 1934 in Madisonville, KY to the late Verdie and Ruby Clayton. She was a teachers aide at Seminary School in Madisonville and was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Madisonville....
Stephen Wesley Crowe
Jul 10, 2012
Stephen Wesley Crowe, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born on August 23, 1947 in Madisonville, KY to the late Mary and Victor Crowe. After retiring as owner of Crowe Appliance Center, he became an investor and a real estate owner. He graduated from...
Norma Jean Cunningham
Jul 10, 2012
Norma Jean Cunningham, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1936 in Manitou, KY to the late Martin Luther Porter and Mary Lou Clayton Porter. She was a homemaker and a member of Madisonville Baptist Temple. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Roy A. Hamby
Jul 7, 2012
Roy A. Hamby, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 3:27 a.m. on Saturday, July, 7, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was born on August 26, 1939 in Nebo, KY to the late Jack Hamby and Georgia Messamore Spainhoward. He was a Retired Aviation Structural Mechanic Chief Petty Officer serving during the Vietnam Era. He enlisted in...
Don "Dwayne" Cates
Jul 6, 2012
Don "Dwayne" Cates, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 7:37 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1959 in Madisonville, KY to the late Wanda Sue Anthony and Elvis "Don" Cates. He was formerly employed with Speed Queen and was of the Christian faith. In addition to his parents he was...
Paul Edward Stringfield
Jul 1, 2012
Paul Edward Stringfield, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at his home of an extended illness. He was born on April 28, 1933 to the late Izetta Eastwood and Rev. John Stringfield. He was formerly working in construction as a painter and was a truck driver. In addition to his parents he...
Fred Strother Adams
Jul 1, 2012
Fred Strother Adams, 79, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Tradewater Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dawson Springs, KY. He was born on June 27, 1933 in Madisonville, KY to the late Henry Adams and Cordie Bryant Adams. He was formerly a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Salem...
Bert "Sissypoo" Bryan
Jul 1, 2012
Bert "Sissypoo" Bryan, 59, of Madisonville, KY died at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN after a long and crippling battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Bert took the hand of Jesus, Sunday afternoon on July 1, 2012 and stepped into eternity to walk the streets of heaven with his wife, children and four oldest grandchildren lovingly by his side. He was...
Glenver Jones
Jun 24, 2012
Glenver Jones, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 9, 1937 in Madisonville, KY to the late Lucille and Ernest Jones. He was a retired truck driver for Rice Supply. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Tola Poole...
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