Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madisonville, KY.
The obituaries in the Madisonville, KY area 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 County, State's history and identity.
James R. Howard
Sep 21, 2026
James R. Howard, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born on June 25, 1950, in Greenville, KY, to Sue Carol Weightman Howard and the late Jimmie L. Howard. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, hunting, and was an avid UK fan. His greatest joy was spending time with...
Linda Coakley
Sep 20, 2026
Linda Nell Vincent Coakley, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville.
She was born on January 13, 1954, in the heart of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky in Greenville, KY. She was the beloved daughter of Henry Daniel Vincent and J. Nell Whittinghill Vincent, both of whom preceded her...
Kenny Wayne Lee
Sep 10, 2026
Kenny Wayne Lee, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.
He was born on August 5, 1967, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Catherine Pleasant and James Ellis Lee. He was formerly a team leader for TTMA. He enjoyed playing retro games, watching movies, and loved playing his...
Felicia Hawkins
Sep 10, 2026
Felicia White Hawkins, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on July 25, 1970, in La Mesa, CA, to Hilda Beasley White and the late Philip White. Felicia was the manager of Dollar General and was a kitchen manager at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare. She enjoyed reading, playing...
Samuel Conrad Westby
Sep 9, 2026
Samuel Conrad Westby, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on August 13, 1951, in Evansville, IN, to the late Mary Hyatt Westby and Michael Westby. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Goodyear. Samuel was a...
Mary Rachelle Stewart
Sep 8, 2026
Mary Rachelle Mills Stewart, 44, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 10, 1982, in Evansville, IN, to the late Mary Margaret Posey and Timothy Lee Mills. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Mary was of the Christian...
Anthony "Tony" Grey Reynolds
Sep 7, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Grey Reynolds, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home.
Tony was born on December 22, 1951, in Evansville, IN, to the late Elizabeth "Liz" Williams Nevitt and John J. Reynolds. Tony grew up in Madisonville, KY, and spent his life surrounded by family and friends. Tony retired...
Pamela Mitchell Hutchison
Sep 6, 2026
Pamela "Pammy" Sue Mitchell Hutchison, 56, of Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with her beloved son, Tyler, by her side.
She was born on June 10, 1970, in Calhoun, KY, to the late Dora Willis Mitchell and Dicky Mitchell. She was employed by the Hopkins County Board of Education and worked at...
Stetson Graham Brooks
Sep 6, 2026
Baby Stetson Graham Brooks gained his angel wings on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Marvin Brooks, Barbara Groves and Angie Koon.
He is survived by his parents, Baileigh and Skyler Brooks of Greenville, Ky; his brother, Wyatt Brooks; grandparents, Kimberly and Andy...
Nannette Johnston Todd
Sep 6, 2026
Nannette Johnston Todd, 66, of Clay, KY, formerly of Nebo, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morganfield, KY.
She was born on August 11, 1960, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Rosemary Edwards Fitzpatrick and Henry Clinton Johnston. She enjoyed crocheting, coloring, camping, fishing, woodworking, and gardening. Her...
Edward Allen Melton
Sep 4, 2026
Edward Allen Melton, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home.
He was born on August 5, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Obert and Nora Melton. He retired as a Chaplain at Eddyville Prison, (The Farm). He loved spending time with his great grandchildren, watching Kentucky Wildcat basketball, going...
Cary Lynn Stanley
Aug 31, 2026
Cary Lynn Stanley, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on July 24, 1964, in Madisonville, KY, to Beverly Rickard Stanley and the late Bobby Lee Stanley. He was formerly a security officer for Roberts Brothers Coal Company and also a commercial truck driver...
Chesley Turner Rodgers
Aug 30, 2026
Chesley Turner Rodgers, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home.
He was born on April 25, 1938, in Daniel Boone, KY, to the late Mattie Jane Franklin Rodgers and Harold Lee Rodgers. He was a proud retired veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He served for twenty-four...
Shari Renee Taylor
Aug 28, 2026
Shari Renee Hawes Taylor, 59, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.
She was born on January 3, 1967, in Evansville, IN, to the late Lawrence Hawes and Brenda Burden Messinger. Shari enjoyed gardening and music. Shari was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother and...
Kaye Orrick
Aug 28, 2026
Leontine Kaye Thurby Orrick, 80, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her daughter's home in Manitou, KY.
She was born on September 28, 1945, in Henderson, KY, to the late Christine Love Gish Thurby and Thomas Houston Thurby. Kaye worked in dietary management at Colonial Terrace Nursing Home and retired from the...
Paul Joseph Fuller, Sr.
Aug 26, 2026
Paul Joseph Fuller, Sr., 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.
He was born on March 30, 1937, in Crofton, KY, to the late Esther Morgan Fuller and Tom Fuller. He was a coal miner for Star Coal Mines and was also a carpenter. He...
Robert Garvin
Aug 25, 2026
Robert Wayne Garvin, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.
He was born on November 5, 1954, in Glendale, CA to the late Frances E. Vanderhoeven Garvin and Robert D. Garvin. Robert was a United States Navy veteran and was formerly a self employed plumber.
In...
Debra Carter
Aug 24, 2026
Debra Abbott Carter, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.
She was born on August 5, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to Audrey Proctor Abbott and the late Sidney Abbott. She enjoyed cooking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Debra attended Christian Tabernacle...
Earl Hibbs
Aug 23, 2026
Earl Hibbs, 99, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on November 14, 1926, in Nebo, KY, to the late Claudia Jewel Rhew Hibbs. He was a champion race car driver from 1948 to 1954 in Tennessee, Missouri, and Western Kentucky. He worked for Peabody...
Sherry Carlisle
Aug 22, 2026
Sherry DeBow Carlisle, 87, of Mt. Vernon, IN, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.
She was born on November 5, 1938, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Emily Grace Owen DeBow and Royce Bryant DeBow. She was formerly employed at Sears and...
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