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.

Marilyn Joyce Rhew

Marilyn Joyce Rhew

Aug 13, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Walker Rhew, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on January 2, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Murtie Simms Walker and Marvin Walker. She retired after twenty-six years from General Electric. She loved going to Florida and the lake. She...

Wayne A. Mangun

Wayne A. Mangun

Aug 12, 2024

Wayne A. Mangun, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

He was born on October 29, 1939, in Joliet, IL, to the late Ruby Nettie Allen Mangun and Charles Gaylord Mangun. He retired as a detective sergeant with the Frankfort Police Department in Frankfort, IL....

Bobbie Simmons

Bobbie Simmons

Aug 9, 2024

Bobbie Bivins Simmons, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on December 23, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucy Wallace Bivins and Robert Bivins. She was a lifelong member of Oakley Home General Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school...

Nathaniel James Miller

Nathaniel James Miller

Aug 9, 2024

Nathaniel James Miller, 41, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 30, 1983, in Madisonville, KY, to Rita Brown Miller and the late James Miller. He was formerly employed as a sign installer for Hoard Custom Signs. He enjoyed playing x-box, cooking, fishing,...

Glenn Arvid Gundersen

Glenn Arvid Gundersen

Aug 8, 2024

Glenn Arvid Gundersen, 59, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home.

He was born on July 1, 1965, in Newton, NJ, to the late Ruth Hansen Gundersen and Arvid Gundersen. He was formerly employed as a supervisor with the United States Post Office and also as a security guard with AK...

Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones

Aug 6, 2024

Margaret Stokes Jones, 74, of Sarasota, FL formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

She was born on September 4, 1949, in Madisonville, KY to the late Helen Salmon Coffman and the late Harley Stokes. Margaret retired as a medical transcriptionist.

Survivors include her daughter, Christy (Dave) Steinfeld of Brentwood, TN;...

David Morton Crockett

David Morton Crockett

Aug 5, 2024

David Morton Crockett, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at his home with his loving wife, Rita Crockett, of forty-three years by his side.

David was born on March 15, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Odell Summers Crockett and John Crockett, Sr. He was one of three children. He...

Kenneth Roberts

Kenneth Roberts

Aug 5, 2024

Kenneth Roberts, 96, of Nebo, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at his home.

He was born on May 22, 1928, in Nebo, KY, to the late Allie Estes Roberts and Dolph Roberts. He was a self-employed farmer. He loved hunting and farming. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Kenneth was...

Penny Pleasant

Penny Pleasant

Aug 3, 2024

Penny Pleasant, 62, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, KY.

She was born on July 17, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sarah Burden Eastwood Dorris and Chester Eastwood. She retired after thirty-four years from General Electric. She loved fishing, camping, traveling, and especially...

Diana Sullivan

Diana Sullivan

Aug 2, 2024

Diana Ledbetter Sullivan, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Maple Health and Rehab in Greenville, KY.

She was born on June 21, 1934, in Providence, KY, to the late Isabell Teague Ledbetter and James Ledbetter. Diana grew up in Providence before moving to Nashville, TN, where she graduated from East...

Robert H. Adams

Robert H. Adams

Jul 28, 2024

Robert H. Adams, 88, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

He was born on January 27, 1936, in Cobb, KY, to the late Addie Cranor and Edgar Adams.

Robert was a retired coal miner having worked twenty plus years for Peabody Coal Company in Morganfield KY.  He was an avid collector...

Marlisa Kaye Craig

Marlisa Kaye Craig

Jul 27, 2024

Marlisa Kaye Holmes Craig, 61, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at her home.

She was born on April 1, 1963, in Madisonville, KY, to Linda Summers Robison and Robert Edgar Holmes. She was formerly employed as the branch manager at Owensboro Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed reading and doing arts and crafts....

Keitha Gilliam

Keitha Gilliam

Jul 26, 2024

Keitha Gilliam, 71, of St. Charles, KY passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on March 16, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ethel Nadine "Dean" Crabtree Hook and Elson "Buddy" Hook. She worked at several nursing homes in Madisonville and retired as an LPN from...

Randy Locke

Randy Locke

Jul 25, 2024

Thomas Randall "Randy" Locke, 67, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.

He was born on December 4, 1956, in Madisonville, KY to the late Elizabeth "Anne" Watson Adams and Jimmy Odell Locke. Randy was formerly a coal miner with Deer Creek Coal Company. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Donnie Gene Parkest

Donnie Gene Parkest

Jul 25, 2024

Donnie Gene Parkest, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 10, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ada Rene Stroud Parkest Babbs and Celester Parkest. He was formerly employed as a carpet installer at Coal Field Carpet. He loved watching tv and working puzzles....

Georgia V. Rudd

Georgia V. Rudd

Jul 25, 2024

Georgia V. Jones Rudd, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on December 30, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Laura Nell Patterson Jones and James William Jones. She was formerly employed at Fifth Third Bank in Madisonville. She loved traveling and watching...

James Tandy Allen

James Tandy Allen

Jul 23, 2024

James Tandy Allen of LaGrange, KY, left this life Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to spend eternity in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father.

Tandy was born in Danville, KY, on April 21, 1947, to the late Roy Lee Allen and Sarah Breedlove Allen. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Beth Ann Armstrong of...

Teresa Jean Revlett

Teresa Jean Revlett

Jul 20, 2024

Teresa Jean Breske Revlett, 57, of Livermore, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on November 23, 1966, in Valley City, ND, to Sharon Golz Hirsh and the late Gary Leslie Breske. Teresa was an active member of Livermore General Baptist Church and was also in their...

Sandra Wylene Neisz

Sandra Wylene Neisz

Jul 19, 2024

Sandra Wylene Thompson Neisz, 83, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home.

She was born on May 9, 1941, in Sharon Grove, KY, to the late Catherine Francis Borders Thompson and Carl Benjamin Thompson. She retired from Lear Corporation. She loved sewing, woodworking, and collecting and reading cookbooks. Her greatest...

Marie Cullen

Marie Cullen

Jul 17, 2024

Wanda Marie Sharber Cullen, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 19, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Martha Mae Bowles Russell and Emmett Sharber. She was the co-owner of Cullen Auto Parts. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

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