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.
James Edward Berry Ii
Feb 12, 2024
James Edward Berry II, 59, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home.
He was born on January 30, 1965, in Long Beach, CA, to the late Anna Rawlinson Berry and James Edward Berry. He enjoyed flowers, crafts, and camping. James was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his...
Paul Richard Williams Jr
Feb 11, 2024
Paul Richard Williams, Jr., 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on August 9, 1951, in Macon, GA, to the late Catherine Disney Williams Hair and Paul R. Williams, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was formerly employed...
Connie Rickard
Feb 8, 2024
Connie Qualls Rickard, 63, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home.
She was born on October 6, 1960, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Joyce Ann O'Bryan Qualls and Marlon Deke Qualls. She was formerly employed as a nurse aide at The Oaks and baker at Sharps Bakery. She loved spending...
Cynthia Lynn Hatton
Feb 7, 2024
Cynthia Lynn Hatton, 64, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.
She was born on July 1, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to Barbara Joyce "B.J." Williams Hook and William "Pete" Franklin Hook. She was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and bird watching. Cynthia was of...
Stephen "Steve" Ray Jones
Feb 6, 2024
Stephen "Steve" Ray Jones, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on November 19, 1947, in Reed, KY, to the late Ona Faye Slaton Jones and Finis Jones. He was formerly employed as a coal miner at Pyro Coal Mines. He enjoyed hunting and...
Clifford Wayne Elkins
Feb 6, 2024
Clifford Wayne Elkins, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home.
He was born on September 14, 1954, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Leona Haun Nunn and Clarence Samuel Elkins, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was formerly employed as a plumber for...
Louis Kelley
Feb 5, 2024
William 'Louis' Kelley, 73, of Nebo, KY, passed peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.
He was born March 6,1950, to the late Thelma Mae Smith Kelley and William Carriel Kelley, also of Nebo. He enjoyed taking long rides in the country and daily Huddle House visits with his brother. He liked watching...
Daniel "D.W." William Dockrey Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Daniel "D.W." William Dockrey, Jr., 95, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on August 4, 1928, in Orlando, FL, to the late Carrie Bobbitt Dockrey and Daniel William Dockrey, Sr. He was a proud World War II veteran of the United States Navy....
Anita Faye Boykin
Jan 27, 2024
Anita Faye Boykin, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home.
She was born on February 9, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bonnie Tedford LeGrand and Les LeGrand. She loved reading. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Anita was of the Presbyterian faith.
In...
Cynthia Renee Bastain
Jan 26, 2024
Cynthia Renee Wilhite Bastain, 50, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home.
She was born on December 15, 1973, in Biloxi MS to Vicki Latham Walters and Charles Edward Wilhite. She was formerly employed as a LPN at North Park Nursing Center. She loved music. Cynthia was of the Christian faith....
Patricia "Pat" Lou Dew
Jan 22, 2024
Chaplain Patricia "Pat" Lou Dew, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on July 13, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio. Pat, also known by some as Patti, spent most of her early life in Southern California. At her essence, she was truly a "California girl"...
Ellie Thacker
Jan 19, 2024
Ella "Ellie" Thacker, 81, of Madisonville, KY formerly of Pikeville, KY passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on December 29, 1942, in Pikeville, KY, to the late Lizzie Lowe Parsons and Leonard Thompson. She enjoyed arts and crafts, playing bingo, and watching game shows. She loved collecting...
Willliam Wayne Bates Jr.
Jan 18, 2024
William Wayne Bates, Jr., 52, of Dawson Springs, KY, was born on November 12, 1971. He passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Alison Patterson.
Survivors include his father, William Wayne Bates, Sr. of Dawson Springs; stepsister, Sandra (Kevin) Brown of...
Barbara Ann Welch
Jan 16, 2024
Barbara Ann Welch, 75, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.
She was born on October 4, 1948, in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Vola Jones Lovell and Noah Adams. She was a homemaker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Barbara attended Walnut Grove...
April Lynn Korzenborn
Jan 15, 2024
April Lynn Gamblin Korzenborn, 55, of Nebo, KY, went on to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.
She was born on October 4, 1968, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Alice Gatlin Gamblin and James Gamblin. She was a registered nurse and was previously...
Reverend Charles Douglas Lutz
Jan 12, 2024
Reverend Charles Douglas Lutz, 85, of Manitou, KY went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on October 26, 1938, in Manitou, KY, to the late Lola B. Harris Lutz and Douglas Lutz. Charles has been a reverend since 1975 at several places...
Ronald Chadwick
Jan 8, 2024
Ronald Chadwick, 65, of Greenville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.
He was born on August 14, 1958, in Louisville, KY, to the late Lillie Mae Keeling Spaulding and Calvin Earl Shelton. He was a self-employed construction worker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Beatrice Cunningham
Jan 5, 2024
Beatrice Gibson Cunningham, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home.
She was born on April 26, 1933, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hallie Hawkins Gibson and William T. Gibson. She enjoyed watching westerns and Wheel of Fortune. Her favorite food was snack cakes. Beatrice was a member of Maranatha...
John Michael Hatcher
Jan 3, 2024
John Michael Hatcher, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He was born March 5, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ada Smith Hatcher and John Hatcher. He retired after twenty-three years from the Metro Nashville Drug Court as a counselor. He also worked at the Samaritan Center...
Haney Mae Hembree
Jan 1, 2024
Haney Mae Napier Hembree, 85, of Nebo, KY passed away on January 1, 2024, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.
She was born on August 11, 1938, in Wayne, WV, to the late Dolly Napier and Boyd Napier. She enjoyed glass and furniture collection and going to flea markets.
In addition to her parents, she was...
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