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.

Melvin Ray Holzhauser

Melvin Ray Holzhauser

May 31, 2024

Melvin Ray Holzhauser, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 27, 1944, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Rose "Rosie" Elizabeth McGregor Holzhauser and Samuel "Sam" Lee Holzhauser. He was formerly employed as a coal miner with Island Creek Coal Company and...

Sherry Lee Reynolds

Sherry Lee Reynolds

May 28, 2024

Sherry Lee Todd Reynolds, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 9, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Willie Lee Young Todd and Howard H. Todd. She retired as a custodian from the State of Kentucky. She loved quilting. Her greatest...

Joyce Adeline Moore

Joyce Adeline Moore

May 28, 2024

Joyce Adeline Crockett Moore, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on January 23, 1938, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Gladys Brown Crockett and Lawrence Crockett. She was formerly employed as an H.R. manager for Enro Shirt factory and also with the Hopkins...

Royce F. Schroeder

Royce F. Schroeder

May 27, 2024

Royce F. Schroeder, 73, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home.

He was born April 5, 1951, in Davenport, IA. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a production worker for Ahlstrom. He enjoyed reading and following politics.

Survivors include...

Thomas "Tommy" Allen Carr

Thomas "Tommy" Allen Carr

May 21, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Allen Carr, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on February 5, 1957, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Eleanor Gould Carr and James "Bob" Robert Carr. He was formerly employed as a superintendent with Codell Construction. He enjoyed...

Carl Thomas Horn

Carl Thomas Horn

May 21, 2024

Carl Thomas Horn, 68, of Sacramento, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home.

He was born on January 3, 1956, in Greenville, KY, to the late Bettie Gene Blake Talley and Carl Bennett Horn. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Peabody Coal Company. He loved going to the lake. He...

Erwin "Ray" Lerhea Hinton Jr.

Erwin "Ray" Lerhea Hinton Jr.

May 20, 2024

Erwin "Ray" Lerhea Hinton, Jr., 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at his home.

He was born on August 31, 1958, in Anchorage, AK, to the late Wetonia Trover Hinton and Erwin L. Hinton, Sr. He was formerly employed as a rewinder operator for Ahlstrom. He loved woodworking, electronics, and computer repair....

Marguerette James

Marguerette James

May 16, 2024

Marguerette Pool James, 96, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on November 28, 1927, in Manitou, KY, to the late Millie Carnal Pool and Jasper Pool. She was formerly employed as a clerk at Peelers Pharmacy. She loved playing music, studying Spanish,...

Infant Johntize Michael Miller Jr

Infant Johntize Michael Miller Jr

May 14, 2024

Infant Johntize Michael Miller, Jr., passed away at 2:42 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was preceded in death by his great aunts, Barbara Shantel Rich and Kimberly Newsam.

Survivors include his parents, Hannah Torres-Haley and Johntize Michael Miller, both of Madisonville; sister, Amara Marie Austin of Madisonville;...

Eloise "Lois" Foreman

Eloise "Lois" Foreman

May 13, 2024

Eloise "Lois" Stewart Foreman, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home.

She was born on June 11, 1943, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mabel Warner Stewart and Clevie Wayne Stewart. She retired from G.E. as a x-ray technician. She loved knitting, crocheting, going to car shows, and camping. Her...

Darlene Jones

Darlene Jones

May 10, 2024

Darlene Jones, 67, of Madisonville, KY, surrounded by her family entered into heaven on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born on January 15, 1957, in Danville, KY, to the late Mildred Cunningham Crabtree and Edward F. Beard, Sr. Darlene loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Harry Lee Luckett

Harry Lee Luckett

May 9, 2024

Harry Lee Luckett, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on March 13, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucy Hall Luckett and David Luckett. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He...

Kaye Kelley

Kaye Kelley

May 8, 2024

Sharon Kaye Greenwell Kelley, 52, of Drakesboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on September 26, 1971, in Rockport, KY, to June Williams Greenwell and Ronald Greenwell, Sr. Kaye was a member of Rockport Baptist Church in Rockport, KY.

In addition to her father,...

Jean Horwedel Cullen

Jean Horwedel Cullen

May 7, 2024

Jean Horwedel Cullen, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on May 18, 1936, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Regina Zackel Horwedel and LeRoy Horwedel. She was formerly employed as a nurse's aide at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville. She enjoyed reading. Her greatest...

Lou Ann Cline

Lou Ann Cline

May 4, 2024

Lou Ann Murrah Cline, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 21, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Corrine Carlton Murrah and Willard Murrah. She was formerly employed by Hart Equipment Company for twenty-three years. She loved watching tv and her...

Richard Morgan Hamilton, Jr.

Richard Morgan Hamilton, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Richard Morgan Hamilton Jr.,83, of Westland, MI, previously of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born on September 28,1940.

He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Christine and James Ressett.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Jones Hamilton; and his sister, Betty (Pete) Lawrence of Kentucky.

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Rose Burcham

Rose Burcham

May 1, 2024

Rose Martin Burcham, 46, of Madisonville, KY, formerly of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 11, 1977, in Madisonville, KY, to Dottie Menser and the late Gale Martin. She was in the last graduating class of 1996 from West Hopkins High School...

Anthony Dale Robards

Anthony Dale Robards

Apr 30, 2024

Anthony Dale Robards, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 9, 1946, in Morganfield, KY, to the late Frances Hagan Sigler and Oscar Clinton Robards. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as a coal miner...

Roger Dale Davis

Roger Dale Davis

Apr 25, 2024

Roger Dale Davis, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville.

He was born on March 3, 1949, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lorraine Davis.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Odd Fellows...

Shelby Dayle Mitchell

Shelby Dayle Mitchell

Apr 24, 2024

Shelby Dayle Mitchell, 64, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Wilma Loretta Franklin Mitchell and James Walter Mitchell. He was formerly employed as a monument setter with Knight & Sons Monument Company. He loved deer hunting and...

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