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.
Delores Ann Edwards
May 6, 2025
Delores Ann Buchanan Edwards, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her daughter's home in Madisonville.
She was born on April 30, 1948, in Henderson, KY, to the late Mary Mills Buchanan and Frank Buchanan. She was a self-employed sitter. She enjoyed her dogs and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time...
Timothy "Tim" Lee Simmons
May 5, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Lee Simmons, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center.
He was born on April 19, 1954, in Beaver Dam, KY, to the late Dolly Flowers Simmons and Rev. Stanford Lee Simmons. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where...
Bobby Heflin
May 2, 2025
John Robert "Bobby" Heflin, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 26, 1946, in Beulah, KY, to the late Deloma Brown Deaton and Burtis Marvin Heflin. Bobby was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a mechanic at JD Chevron in Madisonville. He enjoyed...
Kelly Ann Sanders
Apr 29, 2025
Kelly Ann Collins Sanders, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.
She was born on June 27, 1968, in Madisonville, KY, to Velda Jane Fairchild Collins and the late Bobbie Doyle Collins, Sr. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for Baptist Health Deaconess...
Michael Walker
Apr 29, 2025
Christopher Michael Ray Walker, 56, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
He was born on August 13, 1968, in Henderson, KY to the late Alvie Sue Rich Adams and Carlos Walker. Michael was a United States Navy Veteran and he retired as a self...
Jonathan Dayle Mitchell
Apr 26, 2025
Jonathan Dayle Mitchell, 40, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 7, 1984, in Madisonville, KY, to Ida Hutchings Mitchell and the late Shelby Dayle Mitchell. He enjoyed fishing, model cars, and collecting hot wheels. Jonathan attended Concord General Baptist Church.
In addition to...
Gregory "Greg" Harold Babb
Apr 26, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Harold Babb, age 63, of Milan, TN, formerly of Madisonville, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home in Milan.
He was born on October 28, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Martha Cunningham Babb and Harold Wayne Babb. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly...
Teresa Ann Brown
Apr 25, 2025
Teresa Ann May Brown, 69, of Crofton, KY, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.
She was born in Madisonville, KY, on September 25, 1955, to the late Benny Gene May and Martha Brown May. Teresa enjoyed working at Crofton Diner where her favorite part of the job was interacting with customers. She also worked at the...
Brenda Kay Tyson
Apr 24, 2025
Brenda Kay Tyson, 72, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.
She was born on May 19, 1952, in Madisonville, KY to the late Edith Myretta Cunningham Tyson and Reynolds Tyson. Brenda was formerly employed at Grandma's Kitchen and Enro Shirt Factory. She enjoyed fishing and growing roses. Brenda...
Ruth A. Farris
Apr 20, 2025
Ruth A. Utley Farris, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Dawson Springs, KY.
She was born on March 23, 1949, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Geneva "Kate" Robards Utley May and William Ruby Utley. She was formerly employed as a real estate agent for...
April Dawn Hallum
Apr 19, 2025
April Dawn Hancock Hallum, 48, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on July 18, 1976, in Madisonville, KY, to Norma Young Hancock and David Hancock. She was formerly employed as a cook at the Veterans Center in Hanson and most recently a cook at...
Donald Ethridge
Apr 19, 2025
Donald Ethridge, 68, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 24, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Elizabeth McGregor Ethridge and Theodore "Buster" Ethridge. He retired after forty-two years from the Hopkins County Courthouse. He enjoyed traveling, reading, watching movies and true crime podcasts, and...
Janelle Daugherty
Apr 18, 2025
Mary Janelle Rickard Daugherty, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Riverside Care and Rehabilitation in Calhoun, KY.
She was born on July 21, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bettye Jones Rickard and Arthur "Dude" Rickard, Jr. She loved baking recipes, watching true crimes tv, and enjoyed babysitting. She was...
Larry Michael Chandler
Apr 16, 2025
Larry Michael Chandler, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Dawson Springs Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs, KY.
He was born on August 26, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bessie Marie McElroy Chandler and William "Bill" Chandler. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was...
Jesse J. Mcgary
Apr 16, 2025
Jesse J. McGary, 95, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by his two step-daughters when he passed, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing and Rehab in Madisonville.
He was born on June 2, 1929, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sarah Basinger McGary and Jesse Watkins McGary. He is a 1947 graduate of Madisonville...
Russell C. Henderson
Apr 13, 2025
Russell C. Henderson, 81, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.
He was born on April 9, 1944, in Shaw, MS, to the late Bonnie Lily Suddeth Henderson and James Calvin Henderson. He was formerly employed as a turbine engineer for Trunkline Gas Company and Texas Gas for a combined forty-eight...
Ronnie Curtis Fireline
Apr 7, 2025
Ronnie Curtis Fireline, 64, of Anton, KY, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
He was born on April 20, 1960, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Carolyn "Sis" Rickard Fireline and Denzil "Dink" Alton Fireline. He was a self-employed farmer. He loved farming and enjoyed his cats. His greatest joy was spending time with his family....
Suezzette Delia Mann
Apr 5, 2025
Suezzette Delia Winstead Mann, 54, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home.
She was born on August 10, 1970, in Heidelburg Germany, to Janet Emery Page and the late Carlos W. Winstead. She was a proud veteran of the United States Army. She loved puzzles, karate, diamond art, flower legos, and...
Wanda Lander
Apr 3, 2025
Wanda Puryear Lander, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville.
She was born on July 10, 1934, in Madisonville to the late Georgia Mitchell Peyton and Samuel "Duck" Forrest Puryear. She was a 1952 graduate of Madisonville High School and after graduation attained a degree...
Mark Anthony Hanor
Apr 1, 2025
Mark Anthony Hanor, 63, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 15, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to the late Barbara Parish Hanor and J.D. Hanor. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Mark was...
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