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.

Eddie Ray Dickerson

Eddie Ray Dickerson

Apr 23, 2024

Eddie Ray Dickerson, 66, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home.

He was born on June 20, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mable "Sissy" Weaver Dickerson and Gaither Dickerson. He was a disabled coal miner from Cimarron Coal Mines. He enjoyed going to the lake, fishing, and hunting. He...

Erin Danielle Casey

Erin Danielle Casey

Apr 21, 2024

Erin Danielle Casey, 32, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born on July 6, 1991, in Riverside, CA, to Carolyn Casey. She was formerly employed as a manager at Take 5 Car Wash in Madisonville. She loved traveling and going to the beach.

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Calvin Walker

Calvin Walker

Apr 17, 2024

Aubrey Calvin Walker, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 8, 1931, in Vandetta, KY, to the late Shellie McKinsey Walker and Aubrey D. Walker. He was a proud United States Army Korean War Veteran. He retired as a coal miner with...

Kenneth Ray Porter

Kenneth Ray Porter

Apr 17, 2024

Kenneth Ray Porter, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1938, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Lou Clayton Porter and Luther Porter. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Island...

Ellis Ray Traylor

Ellis Ray Traylor

Apr 16, 2024

Ellis Ray Traylor, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 16, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mamie Wells Traylor and Herman Traylor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a coal miner from Cimarron...

Lenora Eileen Funkhouser

Lenora Eileen Funkhouser

Apr 10, 2024

Lenora E. Fowler Funkhouser, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 30, 1951, in Kinmundy, IL to the late Roberta Helen Barbee Garren and Leo Nelson Fowler, Sr. She was a member of Greater Lighthouse in Madisonville and worked at Homestead in...

Billy Carter

Billy Carter

Apr 8, 2024

William "Billy" Carter, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 28, 1963, in Chicago, IL, to Ruth Johnson Tucker and the late James Carter. He was formerly employed as a cook at Cody's Steakhouse. He enjoyed video games, fishing, and cooking. Billy...

Evanell Mcdonald

Evanell Mcdonald

Apr 7, 2024

Clarice Evanell McDonald, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on September 1, 1930, in Central City, KY, to the late Florence Vincent Turner and Joseph Edgar Turner. She was formerly employed as an LPN at the Hopkins County Hospital and Regional...

Donald Clark

Donald Clark

Apr 6, 2024

Donald Clark, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on July 16, 1945, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Onnie Curneal Clark and James Clark. He was a welder for Patriot Coal and retired after forty-five years from Peabody Coal Company. After graduation in...

Douglas Dewayne Cunningham

Douglas Dewayne Cunningham

Apr 3, 2024

Douglas Dewayne Cunningham, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville, IN.

He was born on September 13, 1954, in Detroit, MI, to the late Marva Nell Clark Bergeron and Harold D. Cunningham. He was a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting, and woodworking....

Tressa Jean "Mimi" Cullen

Tressa Jean "Mimi" Cullen

Apr 1, 2024

Tressa Jean "Mimi" Abbott Cullen, 83, of Madisonville, KY, went home to be with her Lord, on Monday, April 1, 2024, joining her husband, sisters, and grandson.

She was born on September 19, 1940, in Morgantown, KY, to the late Elizabeth Mae Penrod Abbott and Clifton Abbott. Tressa loved her church family and was secretary of her...

Dallas Lanham, Sr.

Dallas Lanham, Sr.

Mar 30, 2024

Dallas Lanham, Sr., 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 15, 1964, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ruby Parker Lanham and Dallas Ray Lanham. He was a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Martha Lou Pryor

Martha Lou Pryor

Mar 30, 2024

Martha Lou Mayes Pryor, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville.

She was born on February 24, 1936, in Earlington, KY, to the late Belvia Clayton Baker and Raymond Mayes. She was formerly employed by the Western Kentucky Veterans Center and also as a supervisor at Western...

Dale Byrer

Dale Byrer

Mar 27, 2024

Marion "Dale" Byrer, 73, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 10, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Susie Sisk Byrer and Franklin E. Byrer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly a coal miner for Patriot Coal Company....

Judy Finson

Judy Finson

Mar 27, 2024

Judy Finson, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillside Center in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on February 26, 1947.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband of nineteen years, Jerry Finson.

No services will be held.

Cedric Ray Gamblin

Cedric Ray Gamblin

Mar 21, 2024

Cedric Ray Gamblin, 13, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

He was born on May 28, 2010, in Madisonville, KY, to Megan Thatcher Gamblin and Mitchell Gamblin. He was an 8th grade student at Dawson Springs Independent School District. He loved music and was a member of the Dawson Springs Middle School...

Denise Kemp

Denise Kemp

Mar 14, 2024

Wynetona Denise Binkley Kemp, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 7, 1957, in Evansville, IN, to the late Betty Morgan Binkley and David Binkley. She loved reading and baking.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons,...

Clifford O'Neal Hedges

Clifford O'Neal Hedges

Mar 13, 2024

Clifford O'Neal Hedges, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on May 26, 1943, in Louisville, KY, to the late Nora Wiseheart Hedges and E.C. Hedges. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany from 1966...

Dr. Robert "Bob" A. Adams

Dr. Robert "Bob" A. Adams

Mar 12, 2024

Dr. Robert "Bob" A. Adams, 95, of Madisonville, KY, left this land of the dying and entered into the land of living at his daughter's home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded and loved by his family.

He was born on September 15, 1928, in LaJunta, CO, to the late Bessie Crawford Adams and Lloyd Adams, Sr....

Terri Lee Bundy

Terri Lee Bundy

Mar 11, 2024

Terri Lee Bundy, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

Terri was born on April 7, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Leonard and Jean Groves. She graduated from Dawson Springs High School in 1969 and received her BA degree from Western Kentucky University in...

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