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.

Teighlon Henderson

Teighlon Henderson

Sep 15, 2024

Teighlon Henderson, 20, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born on June 28, 2004, in Madisonville, KY, to Desiree Doll and Matthew Henderson. His passion was thrift shopping and shoe collecting. He had a love for clothing design with his brand, Scum Baby. He had a big heart...

Richard Arlon Crews

Richard Arlon Crews

Sep 13, 2024

Richard Arlon Crews, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN.

He was born on January 24, 1942, in Union City, TN to the late Susie Eddington McCollum. Richard was formerly a coal miner at West Hopkins Coal Company and was creator of Papaws Cabin. He enjoyed...

Bradley James Thornhill

Bradley James Thornhill

Sep 12, 2024

Bradley "Brad" James Thornhill, 64, of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on June 26, 1960, in Centralia, IL, to Ruth Andrea Moore Evischi and the late James Dale Thornhill. He was formerly employed with Illinois Central Railroad and Walgreens Distribution. He married...

Donald Ross Bunch

Donald Ross Bunch

Sep 12, 2024

Donald "Don" Ross Bunch, 73, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on September 3, 1951, in Madisonville to the late Barbara Simmons Howton and Andy Ross Bunch. He was the safety director at Warrior Coal Company for seventeen years before answering a call...

Darrell William Gordon

Darrell William Gordon

Sep 6, 2024

Darrell William Gordon, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 19, 1956, in Joliet, IL to the late Virginia Morse Petitt and Ervin H. Gordon. Darrell was formerly employed at True Value in Madisonville as a mechanic. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

Joan Griffin

Joan Griffin

Sep 6, 2024

Joan DeMoss Griffin, 90, of Hanson, KY passed away at her home on Friday, September 6, 2024.

She was born on October 29, 1933, in Hanson, KY, to the late Beulah Livingston DeMoss and Curry DeMoss. She was formerly employed as the manager of Rhodes Grocery in Vandetta, KY. She enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy and love...

Catherine Anne Mutford

Catherine Anne Mutford

Sep 5, 2024

Catherine Anne Mutford, 61, of Beechgrove, TN passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on May 24, 1963, in Amityville, NY, to the late Helen Belt Mutford and Thomas Mutford. She was formerly employed as a collections specialist for Fleet One. She loved reading, music, watching movies,...

Norman W. Jarvis

Norman W. Jarvis

Sep 1, 2024

Norman W. Jarvis, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home.

He was born on May 16, 1954, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Betty Jo Baldwin Jarvis and T.J. Jarvis. He was formerly employed with the sanitation department for the City of Madisonville. He was a member of the Show...

Ruth Ellen Mccarty

Ruth Ellen Mccarty

Aug 31, 2024

Ruth Ellen Cunningham McCarty, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on September 18, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Montie "Bee" Clayton Cunningham and Hughston McCleon Cunningham. She enjoyed bingo and doing word searches and puzzles. Her greatest joy was...

John Edward Waddle

John Edward Waddle

Aug 28, 2024

John Edward Waddle, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 26, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Crystal Girdler Waddle and C.B. Dick Waddle. He was formerly employed as a machine operator for Lear Corporation. He loved watching sports and was...

Timothy Scott Crowley

Timothy Scott Crowley

Aug 27, 2024

Early in the morning on August 27, 2024, Timothy Scott Crowley, 56, departed this earthly life, at home in Henderson, Kentucky, while surrounded by so much love and his cherished family after a long, hard-fought battle.

He was born on December 15, 1967, in Henderson, KY, to Billy Joe and Sharon Crowley. Tim was a 1986 graduate...

Darriel Harris

Darriel Harris

Aug 27, 2024

William Darriel Harris, 92, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 21, 1931, in Manitou, KY, to the late Verlie Walker Harris and Clifford Harris. He retired after thirty-seven and a half years as a coal miner for Peabody Coal Company. He was...

James "J.R." Ray Merrell

James "J.R." Ray Merrell

Aug 24, 2024

James "J.R." Ray Merrell, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 13, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Ruth Brown Russell and James "J.P." Merrell. He was formerly employed as a mechanic for Ligon Trucking. He loved his Lord and...

Marjorie Ray

Marjorie Ray

Aug 20, 2024

Lula Marjorie Crabtree Ray, 98, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on September 20, 1925, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Willie Ervin Blue Crabtree and Joseph Crabtree. She loved softball, bowling, watching golf, quilting, reading, and working word puzzles. She was...

Faye Arnold-Gant

Faye Arnold-Gant

Aug 19, 2024

Mary Fayette "Faye" Joyner Arnold-Gant, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.

She was born on August 27, 1945, in Evansville, IN to the late Elizabeth "Betty" Shomburg Joyner and Letcher H. Joyner. Faye was formerly a traveling registered nurse and worked at Trover Clinic and Regional Medical Center. She was a member...

John Stewart

John Stewart

Aug 19, 2024

Matthew "John" Mark Stewart, 68, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home.

He was born on June 29, 1956, in Graham, KY, to the late Hilda Pauline "Polly" Beadnell Stewart and Ira Bradley Stewart.  He was formerly employed by Royal Brass and Hose and Hannah Hydraulics. He collected ballcaps and knives...

Reed Peyton

Reed Peyton

Aug 19, 2024

Daniel Reed Peyton, 91, of Dalton, KY, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home.

He was born on December 17, 1932, in Dalton, KY, to the late Modest Hallmark Peyton and Paul Peyton. He was a farmer and retired as master mechanic from P&M Colonial Mines. He liked to garden and golf and loved...

Bentley Lain Coakley

Bentley Lain Coakley

Aug 18, 2024

Bentley Lain Coakley, 3, of Nebo, KY, was called home to his heavenly father on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

He was born on March 19, 2021, in Madisonville, KY. He enjoyed playing on his tablet. He loved running and jumping while he was playing outside. Bentley was a member of Madisonville First Assembly of God.

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Jerry Rufus Austin

Jerry Rufus Austin

Aug 18, 2024

Jerry Rufus Austin, 83, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 27, 1941, in Hanson, KY, to the late Girdie Ruby Austin and Elbert Austin. He was a self-employed farmer. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren.

In addition to...

Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Aug 14, 2024

Aaron Jones, 33, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home.

He was born on May 2, 1991, in Jacksonville, IL, to Lynn Scott Talley and Robert Jones. He was formerly employed as a cashier at the Ideal Market. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, and skateboarding.

Survivors include his mother, Lynn...

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