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.

Lisa Gail Ray

Lisa Gail Ray

Feb 14, 2025

Lisa Gail Ray, 62, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

She was born on December 7, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to Francis Perkins Marks and the late William "Billy" Marks, Sr. She was formerly employed at Carhartt for nineteen years. She enjoyed going to the mountains, playing miniature...

Thomas Edward Dillingham

Thomas Edward Dillingham

Feb 12, 2025

Thomas Edward Dillingham, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Tom was born on December 18, 1936, in White Plains, KY, to the late West and Sarah Ruby Brothers Dillingham. Tom was in the trucking industry during the early years of his life,...

Richard "Ritch" Metcalfe

Richard "Ritch" Metcalfe

Feb 11, 2025

Richard "Ritch" Metcalfe, 55, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 16, 1969, in Madisonville, KY, to Pamela Lane and Duncan Metcalfe. He was formerly employed in sales for JPM Performance Powersports in Hopkinsville. He enjoyed painting and motorcycles. His greatest joy was...

Carmen Gloria Villanueva

Carmen Gloria Villanueva

Feb 11, 2025

Carmen Gloria Garcia Villanueva, 95, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Continued Care Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 30, 1929, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to the late Maria Auri Laugier and Santiago Garcia Veve. She was an avid Yankees Baseball fan and enjoyed car ride trips,...

Jane Esther Dickerson

Jane Esther Dickerson

Feb 9, 2025

Jane Esther Horsefield Dickerson, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville.

She was born on July 26, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Frazer Horsefield and James Horsefield. She was formerly employed as secretary for GCR Tire, formerly Edwards Warren. She was a...

James "Sonny" Marks

James "Sonny" Marks

Feb 5, 2025

James "Sonny" Marks, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Madisonville Health & Rehab in Madisonville.

He was born on October 19, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Virginia Taylor Marks and James Powell Marks. He was formerly employed as the head custodian for Madisonville North Hopkins High School for ten...

Dennis O. Abbott

Dennis O. Abbott

Jan 29, 2025

Dennis O. Abbott, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 4, 1955, in Nortonville, KY, to Audrey Proctor Abbott and the late Sydney Abbott. He retired from Aramark. He enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in...

Lyle E Jones

Lyle E Jones

Jan 29, 2025

Lyle E. Jones, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on August 5, 1938, in Meshoppen, PA, to the late Mary Jones Phinney Robinson and Arthur Jones. He retired as a machine operator from Diamond Manufacturing. He played for many minor league baseball teams....

Annise June Cox

Annise June Cox

Jan 28, 2025

Annise June Clark Cox, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville. June has gone on to be with her Savior and Lord.

She was born on February 27, 1936, in Hopkins County, KY, to the late Sarah D. Chappell Clark and William Wickliffe. June retired...

Heidie Lucinda White

Heidie Lucinda White

Jan 27, 2025

Heidie Lucinda White, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at her home.

She was born on November 12, 1957, in Branson, MO, to the late Betty Joy Fox White and Johnny White. She was formerly employed as a registered nurse. She enjoyed music and reading.

Survivors include several cousins.

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Sonja Millwood

Sonja Millwood

Jan 26, 2025

Sonja Jackson Millwood, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 20, 1959, in Nashville, TN, to the late Glenda Jackson and James Jackson. She enjoyed helping at her church and working with the church program, Little Sisters. Her greatest joy was spending...

Sandra Mcgary

Sandra Mcgary

Jan 25, 2025

Sandra Helen Cates McGary, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

She was born on June 24, 1942, in Hopkins County, KY, to the late Helen Blanchard Cates and William Cates. She was the oldest of eight children. She was a 1961 graduate of South Hopkins High School....

Carolyn Simms

Carolyn Simms

Jan 25, 2025

Carolyn Hatcher Simms, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her home.

She was born on December 16, 1942, in Tipton, OK, to the late Elizabeth Browning Hatcher and Tommy Hatcher. She was formerly an AVON representative. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family.

In addition to her...

Crystal Tyson

Crystal Tyson

Jan 24, 2025

Crystal Lantaff Tyson, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on January 10, 1959, in Madisonville to the late Ramona D. Lantaff and James F. Lantaff. Crystal was formerly employed with Robards Drug Store, Madisonville Country Club, The Loft and at GNC. She was...

Rosie D. London

Rosie D. London

Jan 23, 2025

Rosie D. London, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, KY.

She was born on December 29, 1936, in Ennis, KY, to the late Edra Murthew Davis and Nolen Davis. She enjoyed traveling and cooking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Rosie was...

Clayton Spivey

Clayton Spivey

Jan 23, 2025

Clayton Leroy Spivey, 83, passed away in Port Richey, FL on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

He was born on March 29, 1941, to the late Frank and Maggie Spivey in Hamilton, OH. Clayton was in the Army Reserve National Guard. He retired from General Electric in Madisonville, KY in 2001.

In addition to his parents,...

David "Stretch" Wayne Pleasant

David "Stretch" Wayne Pleasant

Jan 21, 2025

David "Stretch" Wayne Pleasant, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Dawson Springs, KY.

He was born on January 29, 1962, in Oaklawn, IL, to the late Mary Hilton Grafton and Moyar "Flash" Pleasant. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly a truck driver for Daugherty...

Brenda F. Faughn

Brenda F. Faughn

Jan 16, 2025

Brenda F. Faughn, 73, of Madisonville, KY left her home here on earth to enter her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 16, 2025, at Heartford House Hospice in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on June 17, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late William T. Gibson and Hallie A. Hawkins Gibson. Brenda was the youngest...

Bobby Don Jones, Sr.

Bobby Don Jones, Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

Bobby Don Jones, Sr., 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 21, 1946, in Earlington, KY, to Alonzo and Ora Mae  Vannoy Jones. Bob loved his wife, kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all his heart. He thought of his sons-in-law and daughters-in-law as his...

Sheila Kay Wiles

Sheila Kay Wiles

Jan 10, 2025

Sheila Kay Wiles, 77, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.

She was born on February 8, 1947, in Greenville, Kentucky. She just celebrated a 52 nd wedding anniversary last year with her husband, Carroll. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After graduating from West Hopkins High...

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