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.

Ruby Sisk Hendrix

Ruby Sisk Hendrix

Aug 31, 2010

Ruby Sisk Hendrix, 92, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on November 3, 1917 in Providence, KY. to the late Burley Kennedy and Rosie Capps Kennedy. She was retired from York Manufacturing as a line worker. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in...

Sharon Y. Ives

Sharon Y. Ives

Aug 30, 2010

Sharon Y. Ives, 56, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Monday August 30, 2010 at her home. She was born on August 22, 1954 in Cadiz, KY. to the late Mary Louise Simpson and Melvin Simpson. She was formerly employed with Wal-mart Tire and Lube Center as a greeter. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition...

Jonell Cates Oates

Jonell Cates Oates

Aug 24, 2010

Jonell Cates Oates, 67, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Tuesday August 24, 2010 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on November 21, 1942 in Hopkins County, KY. to the late John W. Cates and Beatrice Bivins "Cat" Cates. She was a former pet groomer with E&L Pets for more than...

Frank D. Rogan Jr.

Frank D. Rogan Jr.

Aug 13, 2010

Frank D. Rogan Jr., 84, of Madisonville, KY. formerly of New Castle, PA. passed away at 10:15 a.m. Friday August 13, 2010 at his home. He was born on December 1, 1925 in New Castle, PA. to the late Clara Rhoade Rogan and Frank D. Rogan Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a...

Roger Dale " Wheatie" Whitfield

Roger Dale " Wheatie" Whitfield

Aug 12, 2010

Roger Dale "Wheatie" Whitfield, 56, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday August 12, 2010 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1954 in Hopkins County, KY. to the late J.C. Whitfield and Mamie Griffen Whitfield. He was retired after 22 years with the Army National Guard. He was a coal miner for Patriot Coal...

Mary Agnes Hancock

Mary Agnes Hancock

Aug 6, 2010

Mary Agnes Hancock, 80, of Madisonville, KY., known to many as "Granny" passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Friday August 6, 2010 at NHC Nursing Home in Madisonville surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Perry County, TN. to the late F.D. and Lena Buchanan. She was a homemaker and a member of Richland Baptist...

Anna Sue Omer Christenson

Anna Sue Omer Christenson

Jul 19, 2010

Anna Sue Omer Christenson, 77, of Terre Haute, IN. formerly of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 1:44 p.m. on Monday July 19, 2010 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born July 5, 1933 in Webster County, KY. to the late W.T. Omer and Thelma Travis Omer. She was formerly a waitress at Red Cardinal Inn in Madisonville....

Leroy Veazey

Leroy Veazey

Jul 14, 2010

Justin Leroy Veazey, 90, of Madisonville, KY. formerly of Hanson, KY. passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday July 14, 2010 at Regional Medical center in Madisonville. He was born June 30, 1920 in the Shakerag community of Hopkins County, KY. to the late Lula Jane Cavanah Veazey and Alvis Lee Veazey. He was a veteran of the United States...

Charles S. Hawkins

Charles S. Hawkins

Jul 7, 2010

Charles S. Hawkins, 77, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 3:37 a.m. on Wednesday July 7, 2010 at Hillside Villa Nursing Home in Madisonville. He was born on January 22, 1933 in Evansville, IN. to the late Smith Hawkins and Ruth Epley Hawkins. He retired as a manager for Hawkins Distributing in Madisonville, KY. He was a member of First...

Frances Lutz Bushong

Frances Lutz Bushong

Jul 4, 2010

Frances L. Bushong, 88, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 2:00 p.m., Sunday July 4, 2010 at her daughters home. She was born on April 24, 1922 in Madisonville, KY. to the late Welby Franklin Lutz and Winnie Lee Kaiser Lutz. She retired as a manager of Sears Credit Department and also a Manager of the Parts and Service Department....

James Edward Wiles, Sr.

James Edward Wiles, Sr.

Jul 2, 2010

James Edward Wiles, Sr. 80, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 11:00 a.m. at his home Friday, July 2, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 2, 1929 in Madisonville, KY. to the late Lafayette Wiles and Annie Wiles. He retired from management at Fredonia Valley Quarries and Kentucky Stone, Inc. He was an active member of...

Sue Verne

Sue Verne

Jun 27, 2010

Sue Verne, 76, of Central City, KY. passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday June 27, 2010 at Muhlenburg County Hospital in Greenville, KY after a brief illness. She was born on August 31, 1933 in Harrisville, WV. to the late Samuel Lindsey and Ortie Parker Lindsey. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Green River Chapel in...

Emma Joyce Baxter

Emma Joyce Baxter

Jun 22, 2010

Emma Joyce Baxter, 68, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Tuesday June 22, 2010 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was born on March 23, 1942 in Rumsey, KY. to the late J.M. Davis and Emma McRoy Davis. She was formerly employed with General Electric, Melody Lanes and Wal-Mart. She attended Life Temple Pentecostal Church in...

Betty Rickard Jenkins

Betty Rickard Jenkins

Jun 21, 2010

Betty Rickard Jenkins, 71, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 9:17 a.m. on Monday June 21, 2010 at her home. She was born on April 22, 1939 in Hopkins County, KY. to the late Ruby Almon Rickard and William Henry Rickard. She was a bookkeeper at State Farm Insurance in Madisonville. She was a member and treasurer at Bethlehem Christian...

Harold Francis Jessie Jr.

Harold Francis Jessie Jr.

Jun 17, 2010

Harold Francis Jessie Jr., 63, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 3:12 a.m. Thursday June 17, 2010 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Niskayuna, N.Y. to the late Harold Francis Jessie Sr. and Janeth Hotaling Jessie. He worked at Aramark and was a member of Lutheran Church in New York. He loved music and enjoyed...

Laura "Susie" Baldwin

Laura "Susie" Baldwin

Jun 12, 2010

Laura "Susie" Baldwin, 50, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 1 a.m. on Saturday June 12, 2010 at her home. She was born December 1, 1959 in Hopkins County, KY. to Lois Breedlove Crawford and the late Dale Truman Baldwin. She worked as a secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition...

Mack Harrell Sr.

Mack Harrell Sr.

Jun 11, 2010

Mack Harrell Sr., 66, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Friday June 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on March 18, 1944 in Todd County, KY. to the late Louise and Hickman Harrell. He was self employed running a lawn care service. He was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his son, Mack...

Edith Grey Follin

Edith Grey Follin

Jun 3, 2010

Edith Grey Follin, 87, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday June 3, 2010 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was born on November 6, 1922 in Hopkins County, KY. to the late Charles Hyatt and Opal Hyatt. She retired as a beautician. She was a member of First General Baptist Church in Madisonville. In addition...

Jean Densmore

Jean Densmore

May 31, 2010

Jean Densmore, 69, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Monday May 31, 2010 in Madisonville. She was born May 16, 1941 in Webster County, KY. to the late Alonzo Jones and Lizzie Jones. She retired after 37 years from the Hopkins County school system with the cafeteria department. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to...

Charles "Billy" Massey

Charles "Billy" Massey

May 30, 2010

Charles "Billy" Massey, 66, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday May 30, 2010 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1943 in Hopkins County, KY. to the late Lawrence Massey and Katherine Massey. He was a coal miner with Star Mines. He was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parents he was...

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