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.

Barbara Kay Tilton

Barbara Kay Tilton

Aug 23, 2025

Barbara Kay Harris Tilton, 75, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on April 19, 1950, in Oaktown, IN, to the late LaVaughn Latshaw Harris and William "Bill" E. Harris. She was a proud veteran of the United States Army Reserve. She was a graduate...

Jenny Laffoon

Jenny Laffoon

Aug 21, 2025

Virginia "Jenny" Laffoon, 49, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at TriStar Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN.

She was born in Bowling Green, KY on October 18, 1975, to Diana Webb Laffoon and the late Lucian "Andy" Laffoon. Jenny was in Tech Support at Amsurg. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. She was of...

Ellwanda Terry Hibbs

Ellwanda Terry Hibbs

Aug 20, 2025

Ellwanda Terry Hibbs, 94, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace and Rehabilitation.

She was born on May 29, 1931, in Crofton, KY, to the late Louise Samples Terry and Robert Terry. She was a 1949 graduate from Madisonville High School. She worked for Ruby Lumber Company from 1947 until 1954...

Ben Campbell

Ben Campbell

Aug 19, 2025

Benjamin "Ben" Campbell, 63, of Roundhill, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

He was born on November 15, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Martha E. McCord Campbell and William Wayne Campbell. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed...

Anna Bean

Anna Bean

Aug 19, 2025

Anna Burns Bean, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on June 17, 1948, in Providence, KY, to the late Nancy Louise Caraway Burns and Elmer Burns. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and singing karaoke. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Danny Lee Harris

Danny Lee Harris

Aug 18, 2025

Danny Lee Harris, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was born on October 3, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bonnie Duncan Harris and John "J.V." Virgil Harris. He was a self-employed master logger and finished his career as a service concierge at Toyota. He was...

Bryan Hart

Bryan Hart

Aug 15, 2025

Walter Bryan Hart, 55, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025.

He was born on March 31, 1970, in Muskegon, MI, to Barbara Fisher Foster and the late Walter Wayne Hart. He loved his cats, enjoyed electronics, and doing yard work. His greatest joy was spending time with his son.

In addition...

Christine Dimmick

Christine Dimmick

Aug 10, 2025

Sophia "Christine" King (Oakley) Dimmick, 87, of Greenville, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Maple Health and Rehabilitation in Greenville, KY.

She was born on October 10, 1937, in Greenville, KY to the late Mary Alice Spicer King and John Thomas King. Sophia was a self employed hair stylist.

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Robert "Rob" Joseph Foe

Robert "Rob" Joseph Foe

Aug 10, 2025

Robert "Rob" Joseph Foe, 48, left this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY, after a hard fought battle against cancer. Rob was born on February 16, 1977, in Madisonville, KY, to Markeitha Howard Foe and the late Robert Wesley Foe.

He is survived by his...

Robert Stanley Brack

Robert Stanley Brack

Aug 9, 2025

Robert Stanley Brack, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 7, 1957, in Newton, TX, to the late Adrian Brack and Lucille Rhye Johnson. He graduated from South Hopkins High School in 1975 and later attended Western Kentucky University.

Stanley dedicated over thirty-five...

Frances Lee Brown

Frances Lee Brown

Aug 9, 2025

Frances Lee Craddock Brown, 88, of Madisonville, KY, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

She was born on March 7, 1937, in Corydon, KY, to the late Ernest and Dorothy Carmon Craddock. She was married to Clayborn Brown for fifty-seven years. She was a member of...

James Allen

James Allen

Aug 8, 2025

James Allen, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

He was born on April 23, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Thelma Louise Travis Allen and Bobby Brown Allen. He was formerly employed as a carpenter at Denhan Blythe, Inc. He enjoyed...

Luanne Phillip

Luanne Phillip

Aug 2, 2025

Luanne Frisbie Phillip, 62, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on April 20, 1963, in Forreston, IL, to the late Martha Newbury Frisbie and David Frisbie. She enjoyed spending time with her friends that she considered family.

In addition to...

Kimberly Carroll Travis

Kimberly Carroll Travis

Aug 2, 2025

Kimberly Carroll Travis, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on September 23, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Cora Lee Knox Carroll and Felix Thomas Carroll. She was employed by Rite Aid Pharmacy for over twenty years and retired from...

Benita Florence Phillips

Benita Florence Phillips

Aug 1, 2025

Benita Florence Choate Phillips, 98, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at The Paragon in Madisonville.

She was born on June 16, 1927, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Kathryn Vincent Choate and Fletcher Choate. She loved playing cornhole, flower gardening, and was formerly the president of the Garden Club in Newburgh, IN....

Apirl Dawn Westby

Apirl Dawn Westby

Jul 30, 2025

April Dawn Westby, 51, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Select Specialty in Evansville, IN.

She was born on December 4, 1973, to Shirley Todd Ronquillo and Paul Westby. She was employed as a prep cook at Oasis Southwest Grill in Madisonville. She enjoyed coloring and the outdoors. Her greatest joy was...

Elsie J. Hancock

Elsie J. Hancock

Jul 28, 2025

Elsie J. Kelley Hancock, 76, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

She was born on August 27, 1948, in Mortons Gap, KY, to the late Saralou Green Kelley and James Choice Kelley. She retired as a machine operator from Buckhorn. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, playing bingo,...

Susan Scott

Susan Scott

Jul 26, 2025

Susan Brunson Scott, 80, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her home.

She was born on September 23, 1944, in St. Charles, KY, to the late Lillie Bell Mohan Brunson and Elbert Franklin Brunson. She was formerly employed as a press operator for Vincent Plastics in Henderson, KY. She loved watching soap...

Lindel "Superman" Eugene Jackson

Lindel "Superman" Eugene Jackson

Jul 24, 2025

Lindel "Superman" Eugene Jackson, 64, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 29, 1960, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Etta Jean Phipps Jackson and Lindel Ray Jackson. He was employed as a coal miner for forty years with Pyro and Warrior...

Pamela Kay Lane

Pamela Kay Lane

Jul 22, 2025

Pamela Kay Lane, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home.

She was born on March 14, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mae Lane Daugherty and Richard Lane. She was a hairdresser for fifty years. She enjoyed crafts and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

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