William "Pete" Franklin Hook
Jul 22, 2025
William "Pete" Franklin Hook, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on November 14, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Mae Dexter Hook and William Herman Hook. He formerly worked at Versnick Manufacturing, Muffler Express and was co owner of BJ's Prints...
Ruth Ferrell
Jul 22, 2025
Ruth Jacinto Ferrell, 81, of Dawson Springs, KY, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
She was born on February 29, 1944, in Chicago, IL, to the late Josefine and Ireno Jacinto. She was formerly employed by Nabisco and Keebler Cookie Company. She loved making...
Deborah Lynn Thomas
Jul 21, 2025
Deborah Lynn Thomas, born Deborah Lynn Bryant, 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home on McPherson Drive in Madisonville, Kentucky.
She was born on September 7, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, and Deborah was raised in Hatfield, Indiana. Throughout her life, she moved many times before settling in Madisonville. She...
Laila E. Coleman
Jul 15, 2025
Laila E. Moore Coleman, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.
She was born on June 10, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Imogene P. Parker Moore and O.B. Moore, Sr. She was formerly employed as a salesclerk for JCPenney. She enjoyed watching...
Patricia Sue Blake
Jul 11, 2025
Patricia Sue Duncan Blake, 81, of Graham, KY, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.
She was born on March 8, 1944, in Evansville, IN, to the late Louise Burden Duncan and Claude Duncan. She was formerly employed as a nurse aide at Brown Rest Home in Madisonville. She...
Jackie J. Murphy
Jul 10, 2025
Jackie J. Murphy, 56, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her home.
She was born on March 28, 1969, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Linda Schilling Purchase. She was formerly employed as a janitor for Jefferson College. She loved her bearded dragon pets and enjoyed crocheting.
In addition...
Michael "Mike" Lee Morgan
Jul 9, 2025
Michael "Mike" Lee Morgan, 67, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home from complications with his multiple sclerosis.
He was born on July 30, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late William "Bill" and Marilee Wilson Morgan. Mike was a lifetime member of C.S.Hoffman Lodge 252, and served as a past...
James "Tommy" Thomas Oldham
Jul 8, 2025
James Thomas "Tommy" Oldham, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on December 29, 1948, in Greenville, KY, to the late Clara Mae Vincent Oldham and Thomas "T.J." Jackson Oldham. He was formerly employed as a warehouse supervisor for Glenwood Manufacturing...
Kenneth "Ken" James Sprague
Jul 4, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" James Sprague, 83, of Madisonville, KY, formerly of Long Island, NY passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.
He was born on October 18, 1941, in Bronx, NY, to the late Elizabeth Eichelheimer Sprague and Harold Sprague. He was a proud veteran of the United...
Susan Etter Back
Jul 3, 2025
Susan Etter Townsell Back, of Nortonville, KY, left this world for Heaven on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on October 26, 1938, in Muhlenberg County, KY, to the late James Marion Townsell and Lucy Stewart Townsell. Susan had been a member of Pleasant Hill Church, Salem Missionary Baptist Church,...
Bernice Mae Nance
Jul 3, 2025
Bernice Mae Putman Nance, 83, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.
She was born on September 24, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Annie Lucille Littlepage Putnam and Vernan Lee Putnam. She enjoyed decorating, shopping, ceramics, painting, and camping. Her greatest joy was spending...
Brenda Joyce Back
Jul 2, 2025
Brenda Joyce Neal Back, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on December 22, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Phillips Osborn and Edwin Neal. She enjoyed shopping. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She formerly worked as a...
Pierce Willis
Jun 28, 2025
Pierce Willis, 82, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on September 2, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Agnes Brown Willis and Elvis "E.B." Bealer Willis. He retired as an electrician and mechanic from Peabody Coal Company Camp #1 in Morganfield, KY. He...
Karen Mae Kirkwood
Jun 25, 2025
Karen Mae Gamblin Kirkwood, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on August 27, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Dorothy Ashby Pierce. She graduated from South Hopkins High School. She retired after eighteen years as a manager from Silver Star in Madisonville....
Infant Matthew Ryan Bratcher
Jun 24, 2025
Infant Matthew Ryan Bratcher, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kimberley Thaxton; great-grandfather, Harold Bratcher; great-grandfather, Bobby Brown; and great-grandmother, Nelda Brown.
Survivors include his parents, Ryan and Mallory Thaxton Bratcher of Central City, KY; grandparents, Ronald and...
Georgia "Georgie" Marion Stanley
Jun 18, 2025
Georgia "Georgie" Marion Durham Stanley, 93, of Apopka, FL, formerly of Nebo, KY, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
"Georgie" was born in Evansville, IN, on November 21,1931, to the late Cecil and Irene Denton Durham. She was the oldest of four siblings. Georgia and her family moved to Nebo, KY...
Barry Lee Baxter, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Barry Lee Baxter, Sr., 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on December 1, 1938, in Frankfort, KY, to the late Florence Baxter and Junius Baxter. He was formerly employed as a district manager for The Pantry. He enjoyed golfing, boat riding, and bowling....
Roger Mccarty Ii
Jun 16, 2025
Roger McCarty II, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.
He was born on May 30, 1980, to the late Ruth Ellen Cunningham McCarty and Roger McCarty.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Payton Nicole Wilson.
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John "Headlight" T. Payne
Jun 15, 2025
John "Headlight" T. Payne III, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 2, 1957, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Barbara Frizzell Payne and Copelyn Lefler Payne, Sr. He worked for forty-two years as a coal miner and retired from Hopkins County Coal. He enjoyed...
Harry Lee Davis, Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
Harry Lee Davis, Jr., 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on May 20, 1946, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ila Gifford Young and Harry Lee Davis, Sr. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He retired after twenty-two...