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.
Morris Clement Yates
Oct 26, 2024
Morris Clement Yates, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his home after a long and well lived life.
Morris was born on May 3, 1935, in Marion, Kentucky to the late Trice Warren Yates and Marguerite Bigham Yates. In 1947, he met the love of his life, Jeanette Harris, and the...
Beverly Anne Mcgar
Oct 25, 2024
Beverly Anne Edens McGar, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She was born on January 20, 1947, in Detroit, MI, to the late Thelma Southerland Edens and Maurice Edens. She was formerly the owner/operator of The Sugar Shack Bakery and also a manager at Roses...
Carolyn Graue
Oct 24, 2024
Carolyn J. Lutz Graue, 68, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on August 22, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sue Myers Lutz and Lafayette "Fate" Lutz. She was formerly employed at Wal-Mart and the Madisonville Messenger. She enjoyed puzzles, cross-stitching and dancing....
Jewell Jones
Oct 23, 2024
Addie Jewell Simms Jones, 98, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her home.
She was born on December 13, 1925, in Providence, KY, to the late Vina Carter Simms and Tommy Simms. She was formerly a self-employed beautician. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and quilting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her...
Donla Morgan
Oct 17, 2024
Donla Martin Morgan, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on November 25, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Elden Church Martin and Gilbert Martin. She loved sewing and crossword puzzles. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was...
Joseph K. Langhorne
Oct 10, 2024
Joseph K. Langhorne, 69, of Mortons Gap, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on March 22, 1955, in Nacogdoches, TX, to the late Irene Barnes Langhorne and Tom Langhorne. He was a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and was a collector. His greatest...
Shelby Jean Combs Dillingham
Oct 8, 2024
It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Shelby Jean Marlowe Combs Dillingham, 88, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
She was born on September 27, 1936, in Hazard, KY, as the eldest of three daughters to the...
Monte Curtis
Oct 6, 2024
Monte Curtis, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home.
He was born on December 10, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Pauline Stevens Curtis and Anthony Curtis. He was formerly employed as a coal miner with Armstrong Coal. He enjoyed playing PlayStation, hunting, fishing, and mowing. His greatest joy...
Robert Ray Teague
Oct 3, 2024
Robert Ray Teague, 80, of Providence, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on February 28, 1944, in Providence, KY, to the late Gladys Hess Teague and Raybert Teague. He retired as a machinist for Pyro Mining Company. He loved metal working and wood working. He enjoyed...
Linda Sue Utley
Oct 2, 2024
Linda Sue Downey Utley, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.
She was born on February 27, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Modest Boze Downey and Clyde Downey. She was formerly employed at Kroger and worked in the deli for twenty-five years....
Donald G. Richey
Sep 30, 2024
Donald G. Richey, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Baptist Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville.
He was born on April 12, 1938, in Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Curry E. Richey, Sr. and Myrtie Miller Richey. Don was a former coal miner and worked at True Value Hardware in his semi-retirement. Besides...
Jerry H. Kemble
Sep 29, 2024
Jerry H. Kemble, 73, of Mortons Gap, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He was born on November 24, 1950, in Hanson, KY, to the late Betty Marks Johnson and David Harding Kemble. He was formerly employed as a logger with Rob Rodgers Logging. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling jokes....
Cathy Johnson
Sep 29, 2024
Cathy DeBusk Johnson, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on December 20, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Martha Alexander DeBusk and Russell DeBusk. She was formerly employed as a payroll specialist for Carhartt and she also worked at Metcalfe Landscape and...
James Armstrong
Sep 28, 2024
James Lee Armstrong, 58, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on August 1, 1966, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mada Lou Pryor Armstrong and James Elvin Armstrong. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a truck driver for...
Kimberly "Kim" Crofton
Sep 21, 2024
Kimberly "Kim" Riley Crofton, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on September 21, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.
She was born on April 25, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Letha Lee Baize and Edward Baize. She was formerly employed for over twenty years at Carhartt. She enjoyed playing sims, word search puzzles, and watching...
Louise Hubbard
Sep 21, 2024
Louise Foster Hubbard, 91, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on September 21, 2024, at her home.
She was born on November 7, 1932, in Calhoun, KY to the late William McKindley Foster and Mertie A. Mesker Foster. She was a member of Slaughters Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a homemaker, who loved...
Bob Winstead
Sep 19, 2024
Robert "Bob" Edward Winstead, Sr., 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.
He was born on February 23, 1943, in Madisonville, KY to the late Margaret Marie McLeod Winstead and William Strauther Winstead. He was a United States Army veteran and was a pastor at First...
Brad J. Skeen
Sep 18, 2024
Bradley "Brad" J. Skeen, 51, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on November 2, 1972, in Madisonville, KY, to Brenda Robertson Law and Bobby Skeen. He was formerly employed by the City of Madisonville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and boating. He also loved riding...
Lyle Slaton
Sep 17, 2024
Robert Lyle Slaton, 53, of Falls of Rough, KY, formerly of Madisonville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his home.
He was born on August 16, 1971, in Louisville, KY, to the late Shirley E. McClaren and Robert Louis Slaton Ed.d. Lyle graduated from South Hopkins High School and studied at Eastern Kentucky University. A...
Gloria Anthus Lamb
Sep 17, 2024
Gloria Anthus McGregor Lamb, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.
She was born on March 10, 1942, in Whitey, KY, to the late Golena Stallins McGregor and Orvil McGregor. She was formerly employed as the circulation manager for the Messenger. She loved music, gardening, camping, and loved...
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