Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Dorothy D. Graham, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Oak Ridge Senior Living Community in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on July 27, 1931, in Memphis, TN, to the late Tinie Clements Davis and Phillip Morton Davis. She received her college degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College. She retired as an accountant...

Jul 12, 2024

Donald "Don" Williams, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 23, 1951, in Madisonville, KY. He was raised in a children's home and stayed there until he was sixteen years old. Donald was a kidney transplant recipient over fourteen years ago from a sixteen-year-old young...

Jul 12, 2024

Barry "Bubbie" Lindsey Grimes, 56, of Madisonville, KY, gained his wings on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.

He was born on June 26, 1968, in Providence, KY, to Dortha Alford Conrad and the late Waldron Grimes. He was a kind soul full of life and was always smiling. He loved joking, picking at people, writing...

Jul 7, 2024

Christine "Chris" Thurby Farmer, 87, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

She was born on July 11, 1936, in Henderson, KY, to the late Christine Love Gish Thurby and Thomas Howton Thurby. She was formerly employed as a waitress at Busler Truck Stop. She loved working word...

Jul 4, 2024

Dennis Wayne Tabor, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on March 24, 1950, in Madisonville to the late Ella Mae Harkins Tabor Aldridge and Val Orvel Tabor. He worked as a coal miner from 1969-1996 for Cimarron Andalex Coal Mines and retired from...

Jul 4, 2024

Bettye Myers Shelton, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1933, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ophelia and Frank Myers.

In 1973, Bettye moved to South Bend, IN to take on employment at Bendix Corp. She loved bowling, gardening, bingo, and spending...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" Earl Rich Sr., 93, of Manitou, KY passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on October 6, 1930, in McLeansboro, IL, to the late Helen Cluck Rich and Earl Rich. He was a proud Korean veteran of the United States...

Jul 2, 2024

James "Jamey" Harvey Lewis "Stretch", 63, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at peace in his home.

He was born on March 31, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, and was a beloved son of Lana Sue Martin and James Arthur Lewis. He will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, friend, dog and cat...

Jun 30, 2024

Ida Frances Hook Riggs, 84, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on June 2, 1940, in Madisonville KY to the late Lottie Braden Hopper and William B. Hook. Ida was a stay-at-home mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved cooking and taking...

Jun 29, 2024

Michelle "Shelly" Rose Emerson, 50, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home.

She was born on March 1, 1974, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Betty Emerson Virge. Shelly was a homemaker.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jerry Virge; and her...

Jun 28, 2024

Etta Mae Clayton Back, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on April 24, 1944, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Elvie Mae Cunningham Clayton and Rufus Thomas Clayton. Her first job was at Alford's Drive-In and she later retired from Country Cupboard as a manager...

Jun 24, 2024

David Dixon Harrison, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing & Rehab in Madisonville.

He was born on March 18, 1937, in White Plains, KY, to the late Josephine Dixon Harrison and Ross Dixon Harrison. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired in 1990...

Jun 23, 2024

Eugene "Pee Wee" Ward Dickerson, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on November 19, 1935, in Nortonville, KY, to the late Vadie Lucille Blaine Dickerson and Elic Paul Dickerson. He retired as a coal miner from Peabody Coal Company. He enjoyed fishing...

Jun 21, 2024

Michael Scott Mitchell, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home.

He was born on May 20, 1964, in Madisonville, KY, to Janet Harper Mitchell and William "Dickie" Mitchell of Hanson, KY. He was formerly employed as a floral designer for The Mark of Distinction. He graduated in 1982 from Madisonville...

Jun 20, 2024

Barbara Noel Hicks, 89, of Manitou, KY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Specialty Care Center in Evansville, IN.

She was born on July 7, 1934, in Manitou, KY, to the late Ina Pearl Arnold Noel and William Michael Noel. She was a former violinist with the St....

Jun 18, 2024

Elvis Dewayne Tyson, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on June 18, 2024, at his home.

He was born on December 5, 1967, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Margaret Morrow Tyson and Elvis Tyson. He was formerly employed as a line worker at Speed Queen.

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

Jun 17, 2024

William Louis Springfield, 83, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 6, 1941, in Nebo, KY, to the late Effie Jane Ranes Pleasant and George Lee Springfield. He retired as a machine operator from ODM. He loved singing, gardening, and woodworking. William...

Jun 7, 2024

Dorothy Lou Clark Roberts, 94, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home.

She was born on June 3, 1930, in Dixon, KY, to the late Ammer Asher Clark and Choice Ben Clark. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Dorothy was a member of...

Jun 4, 2024

Tandi Leigh Sager, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born on October 11, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bill and Henry-Etta Mitchell. Her greatest enjoyment was her grandchildren, many friends, and rescuing senior dachshunds over the years. Her latest companions were Tater-Tot and Reese-Cup. Tandi...

Jun 3, 2024

Infant Hugo Rene' Vasquez Trejo, gained his angel wings on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, KY.

Survivors include his parents, Maria Luisa Trejo Garcia and Hugo Rene' Vasquez Vasquez; and his brother, Abundio Catalino Vasquez Trejo.

A private family graveside service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at...