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.

Ricky Dale Cox

Ricky Dale Cox

Jul 1, 2011

Ricky Dale Cox, 57, of Nebo, Ky passed away at 8:47 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on October 7, 1953, in Madisonville, Ky. to the late Herbert Lee Cox and Frances Riggs Cox. He was retired from Local #633 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union in Owensboro, Ky. He was a...

Alvis F. Tipton Jr.

Alvis F. Tipton Jr.

Jun 18, 2011

Alvis F. Tipton Jr., 84, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Saturday June 18, 2011 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was born on March 22, 1927 in Beech Creek, Ky. to the late Alvis Tipton Sr. and Flossie Travis Tipton. He was a United States Army Air Corps veteran serving during the World War II...

Johnny Tapp

Johnny Tapp

Jun 18, 2011

Johnny Tapp, 60, of Nebo, Ky. passed away at 10 a.m. on Saturday June 18, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1950 in Evansville, IN. to Mary Elizabeth Tapp and the late John "J.C." Calvin Tapp. He was a retired manager for CDK Contracting Company in Farmington, N.M. He was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition...

Dennis Earle Carter

Dennis Earle Carter

Jun 14, 2011

Dennis Earle Carter, 57, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday June 14, 2011 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born on December 29, 1953 in Fort Sill, OK. to Fon Carter and the late Barbara Collins Hibbs. He was formerly employed with Island Creek Coal Company. He was a member of...

Neal Cates

Neal Cates

May 22, 2011

Neal Cates, 81, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Sunday May 22, 2011 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. He was born on January 5, 1930 in Nebo, Ky. to the late Minnie Hillyard Cates and Walter "Ab" Cates. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was retired as a service...

James Earl Mcanally

James Earl Mcanally

May 21, 2011

James Earl McAnally, 67, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday May 21, 2011 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, Ky. He was born on September 28, 1943 in Bonifay, Fl. to the late Vester Earl McAnally and Nora Judge McAnally. He formerly worked for Pier Eleven, McDonnell-Douglas Corporation in st. Louis, Mo. and Enro Shirt Factory....

Norma Jean "Browder" Space

Norma Jean "Browder" Space

May 19, 2011

Norma Jean "Browder" Space, 90, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 12:44 a.m. on Thursday May 19, 2011 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on November 8, 1920 in Earlington, Ky. to the late William Robert Browder and Mable Browder. She owned and operated Jeannie's Laundromat in Madisonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville...

Kathleen Daniel

Kathleen Daniel

May 19, 2011

Kathleen Daniel, 90, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday May 19, 2011 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was born on December 20, 1920 in Madisonville, Ky. to the late Charlie Proctor and Lee Allen Proctor. She was a former sales clerk for Young's in Madisonville and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to...

Viola Morse

Viola Morse

May 18, 2011

Viola Morse, 85, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 18, 2011 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born on September 20, 1925 in Madisonville, Ky. to the late Luther Ipock and Georgie Ann Ipock. She worked at Kentucky Rest Haven (NHC) in the food service department. She was a member of Olive Branch...

Claud Huston Hyatt

Claud Huston Hyatt

May 10, 2011

Claud Huston Hyatt, 82, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 2:42 p.m. on Tuesday May 10, 2011 at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Ky. He was born on September 3, 1928 in Madisonville to the late Claude Hyatt and Lorene Hanley Hyatt. He was a United States Army Veteran and was a retired carpenter for Madisonville Realty. He...

James Odean Dixon

James Odean Dixon

May 2, 2011

James Odean Dixon, 89, of Manitou, Ky, passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Monday May 2, 2011 at Sunny Acres in Calhoun, Ky. He was born on January 26, 1922 in Manitou, Ky. to the late Lewis and Lena Hyatt Dixon. He was a farmer and a 1943 graduate of Nebo High School. He was of the Baptist faith. In...

Anna Lucille Phillips

Anna Lucille Phillips

Apr 28, 2011

Anna Lucille Phillips, 93, of Madisonville, Ky. formerly of Louisville, Ky. passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Thursday April 28, 2011 at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born on July 23, 1917 in Madisonville, Ky. to the late Jasper Stokes and Janie Stone Stokes. She was a retired secretary with L&N Railroad in Louisville, Ky. She attended Walnut Street...

Tanner Browning

Tanner Browning

Apr 27, 2011

Tanner Browning, 19, of Goshen, Ky. passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2011 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1991 in Macon, Ga. to Thad Browning and Tandi Watkins. He was a graduate of North Oldham High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, football and spending time with his family. He is survived by his father, Thad (Lisa)...

Patrick Patterson Sissom

Patrick Patterson Sissom

Apr 25, 2011

Patrick Patterson Sissom, 40, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 1 p.m. on Monday April 25, 2011. He was born on August 5, 1970 in Madisonville to Betty Smith and the late Lowell Gail Patterson. He was self-employed doing construction. He is survived by his mother, Betty Smith of Madisonville; his fiancee, Candida Shell of Madisonville; two sisters, Patty Davis...

Martha Lou Qualls Stevens

Martha Lou Qualls Stevens

Apr 23, 2011

Martha Lou Qualls Stevens, 81, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday April 23, 2011 at Ridgewood Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on September 1, 1929 in Hanson, Ky. to the late Thomas Jefferson Qualls and Verda Day Qualls. She was a retired seamstress for Enro Shirt Factory and she also provided...

Sherry Shaw

Sherry Shaw

Apr 19, 2011

Sherry Shaw, 45, of Hanson, Ky. passed away at 6 a.m. on Tuesday April 19, 2011 at her home. She was born on May 10, 1965 in Madisonville, Ky. to Glen Shaw and Betty Shaw. She was employed with Shaw Construction. She attended Pritchetts Chapel in Madisonville. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam Shaw, Zelphia Shaw, Thomas...

Ira "Mel" Utley

Ira "Mel" Utley

Apr 19, 2011

Ira "Mel" Utley, 78, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday April 19, 2011 at Riverside Manor Healthcare Center in Calhoun, Ky. He was born on February 7, 1933 in Madisonville, Ky. to the late Rita Utley and Ira Mack Utley. He was a United States Army Veteran and a Mason with Masonic Lodge 143. He was...

Grover Hayes Ligon

Grover Hayes Ligon

Apr 5, 2011

Grover Hayes Ligon, 92, of Greenbrier, TN. formerly of Hanson, Ky. passed away at 2 a.m. on Tuesday April 5, 2011 at his daughters home in Greenbrier, TN. He was born on September 3, 1918 in Hanson, Ky. to the late Nannie Elizabeth Hewlett Ligon and G.C. Ligon. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII in the Pacific...

Larry Wayne Huddleston

Larry Wayne Huddleston

Mar 27, 2011

Larry Wayne Huddleston, 59, of St. Charles, Ky. formerly of Charlestown, IN. passed away at 9:15 p.m. on Sunday March 27, 2011 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. He was born on June 21, 1951 in St. Charles, Ky. to the late Ardell Huddleston and Josephine Johnson Huddleston. He was a reserve officer for Clark County Indiana Sheriff's Department....

Kenneth Wayne Marks

Kenneth Wayne Marks

Mar 12, 2011

Kenneth Wayne Marks, 69, of Hanson, Ky. passed away at 5:05 a.m. on Saturday March 12, 2011 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville, Ky. He was born on August 29, 1941 in Hanson, Ky to the late Ben Marks and Irene Poe Marks. He retired as a Sergeant First Class from the United States Army and was also a retired...

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