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.

Tony Hunter

Tony Hunter

Jun 9, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Erwin Hunter, 69, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 25, 1955, in Pell City, AL, to the late Viola Marie Lee Hunter Hall and Erwin Hunter. he was a self-employed logger. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His survivors...

James Lee Hicks

James Lee Hicks

Jun 8, 2025

James Lee Hicks, 58, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born on August 30, 1966, in Ellisville, MO. He was formerly employed as a mechanic by Coats Body Shop in Dawson Springs. He loved working on cars and listening to music.

He was preceded in...

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Jun 7, 2025

Carolyn Law Cloern Coates, 73, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her home.

She was born on January 4, 1952, in Earlington, KY, to the late Mildred Louise Gant Law and Emmett Garvin Law, Sr. She was formerly employed by York, AutoLiv, and retired from Land O'Frost. She enjoyed gardening and the...

Penny Lee Eden

Penny Lee Eden

Jun 4, 2025

Penny Lee Eden, 55, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

She was born on January 10, 1970, in Fort Benning, GA, to Judy Eden and the late Mark Twain Eden. She was employed as a manager at Cash Today.  She enjoyed cooking and listening to music. Her greatest joy was...

Patsy Sue Davis

Patsy Sue Davis

May 27, 2025

Patsy Sue Davis, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her home.

She was born on January 16, 1943, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Rosie Leona Pleasant Davis and Bracie Owen Davis. She retired after thirty-three years from Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, flower gardening, camping, and working puzzles....

Betty L. Snyder

Betty L. Snyder

May 27, 2025

Betty L. Johnson Snyder, 74, of Nebo, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the presence of her son and daughter, Perry and Tina, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on January 26, 1951, in Benton Harbor, MI, to the late Wanda McFadden Johnson and Wilbert Johnson. She...

Bob Adkins

Bob Adkins

May 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" T. Adkins, 87, a devoted educator, historian, and lifelong advocate for Kentucky history, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 13, 1938, in Reed, KY. Bob graduated with honors from Hanson High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1961....

Billy Joe Watson

Billy Joe Watson

May 24, 2025

Billy Joe Watson, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born on August 22, 1936, in Earlington, KY, to the late JoNell Moore Davis and William "Bill" Watson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was...

Steven R. Green

Steven R. Green

May 23, 2025

Steven R. Green, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

He was born on July 29, 1956, in Henderson, KY to the late Lydia Margaret Bevel Green and Samuel Louis Green. Steven was formerly a roofer and enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents he was...

Sandra Kay Morrow

Sandra Kay Morrow

May 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Deaton Morrow, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on July 31, 1949, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Juanita Williams Cates and William "Bill" Russell Deaton. She was formerly employed at MidSouth Plastics and Lantrips Grocery. She was a...

Brian Keith Richey

Brian Keith Richey

May 17, 2025

Brian Keith Richey, 51, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was born on December 3, 1973, in Hayden, Az, to the late Mary Chacon Benitez. He was a tactical gear and car enthusiast and truly enjoyed helping others. His greatest joy was spending time with his...

John Morgan, Sr.

John Morgan, Sr.

May 16, 2025

John Morgan, Sr., 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home.

He was born on August 14, 1938, in Dermott, AR, to the late Iva Willis Morgan and Marvin Morgan. He was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and restoring cars. His greatest joy was spending time...

Lynda "Lynn" Gayle Lacefield

Lynda "Lynn" Gayle Lacefield

May 14, 2025

Lynda "Lynn" Gayle Coates Lacefield, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 14, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Eileene Whitson Coates and William Lawson Coates. She graduated from Madisonville High School and attended Madisonville Community College where she graduated with...

Madeline Hibbs

Madeline Hibbs

May 14, 2025

Madeline Richeson Hibbs, 96, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on November 24, 1928, in Hartford, KY, to the late Orpha D. King Richeson and Samuel Lafeyette Richeson. She was formerly the supervisor over catalog and credit at J.C. Penney Store in...

Adam Littlepage

Adam Littlepage

May 13, 2025

Adam Littlepage, 58, of White Plains, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 18, 1967, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Rosie June Robinson Littlepage and Ishmael Littlepage. Adam was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Charles Russell Starr

Charles Russell Starr

May 12, 2025

Charles Russell Starr, 89, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on June 23, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to the late Vera Francis Ashby Starr and Russell Vern Starr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He was formerly employed...

Elora Kahlise Foreman

Elora Kahlise Foreman

May 10, 2025

Elora Kahlise Foreman, 2, of Dawson Springs, KY, gained her angel wings on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Norton's Children Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born on September 22, 2022, in Madisonville, KY, to Justin and Saundra Williams Foreman. She loved musicals, stuffed animals, light-up toys, and cuddling. Elora attended Dayspring Assembly Church in Dawson Springs....

Barbara J. Cates

Barbara J. Cates

May 8, 2025

Barbara J. Dunbar Cates, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on January 2, 1937, in Providence, KY, to the late Kathleen Melton Dunbar and Ivan "Bud" Dunbar. When she was younger, she was a beautician and later retired as an administrative...

Jennifer Lynn Hanks

Jennifer Lynn Hanks

May 7, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Jones Hanks, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home.

She was born on February 27, 1965, in Medina, OH, to Beverly Fokey Jones and the late James Jones. She was employed by Tyson Foods. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, music, and was a big Ohio State and Cleveland...

Gavin Nathanial Offutt

Gavin Nathanial Offutt

May 6, 2025

Gavin Nathanial Offutt, 20, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was born on August 24, 2004, in Madisonville, KY, to Crystal Tittsworth Offutt and Jason Offutt. He was employed at Charbon Contracting. He enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and cooking. Gavin was a member...

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