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.

Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey

Dec 31, 2023

Woodrow Wayne Bailey, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on January 7, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Jessie Marie Childers Bailey and Woodrow Marshall Bailey. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and the Kentucky Army National...

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

Dec 31, 2023

Jerry Jones, 68, of Tupelo, MS formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on December 31, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 30, 1955, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ora Mae Vannoy and Alonzo Jones. He was formerly employed as a mechanic for Madisonville Tire and Retreading in Madisonville. He enjoyed golfing and fishing....

Shizuko Barratt

Shizuko Barratt

Dec 30, 2023

Shizuko Imamura Barratt, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on December 21, 1943, in Yatsushiro, Japan, to the late Natsue Yamada Imamura and Naoto Imamura. She loved vegetable gardening and flower gardening.

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

Joan Scott

Joan Scott

Dec 30, 2023

Joan Cates Scott, 88, of Diamond, KY passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on December 5, 1935, in Nebo, KY to the late Margaret Dorris Cates and Sherman Cates. Joan enjoyed flower gardening and treasured her cats. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition...

Ralph Ruby

Ralph Ruby

Dec 28, 2023

James Ralph Ruby, 88, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on September 24, 1935, in Evansville, IN to the late Sarah Gladys Dockery Ruby and James Starling Ruby. Ralph was a United States Airforce Veteran. He was formerly employed with Kentucky...

James Robert Gambill

James Robert Gambill

Dec 27, 2023

James Robert Gambill, 72, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion, KY.

He was born on April 1, 1951, in Sacramento, CA, to the late Iva Katherine Knight Gambill and Walter Ishmael Gambill. He was a self-employed construction worker. He loved the outdoors. James was of...

Jennifer Lynn Stum

Jennifer Lynn Stum

Dec 27, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Stum, 54, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 17, 1969, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Donna Zane Lovan Stum and Tom Stum. In her childhood, Jennifer enjoyed cheerleading, dirt bike riding, and being the life of the party. She said the 80's...

Carl Edward Wilson

Carl Edward Wilson

Dec 26, 2023

Carl Edward Wilson, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 16, 1930, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Opal Polley Wilson and Rev. Thomas Wilson. He was a proud veteran of the Kentucky Army National Guard. He was a self-employed farmer. He...

Denise Robbins

Denise Robbins

Dec 25, 2023

Denise Whitfield Robbins, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at her home.

She was born on December 27, 1961, in Fort Smith, AR, to Anna Campbell Whitfield and the late Floyd Eugene Whitfield. She was formerly employed as quality control for Carhartt. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, and being on her computer....

Lee Caudill

Lee Caudill

Dec 25, 2023

Lee Caudill, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 20, 1935, in Fusonia, KY, to the late Cana Sumner Caudill and Vinnie Caudill. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Lee's Paint...

Brenda Tsao

Brenda Tsao

Dec 24, 2023

Brenda Tsao, 54, was taken home to Jesus after a short illness. She passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 14, 1969, in Akron, OH, to Patricia Popa Carolan and the late George Kenneth Marvin.

Brenda was known for her gentle, loving heart, fabulous...

Cheryl Peyton

Cheryl Peyton

Dec 22, 2023

Cheryl Peyton, 44, of Dalton, KY passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on April 1, 1979, in Madisonville, KY, to Kathy Stone Crumbaker and James "Jim" Crumbaker. She was a teachers' aide at James Madison Middle School. She loved photography, gardening, canning, hunting, and fishing. Her greatest joy was...

Dolores Sheldon

Dolores Sheldon

Dec 20, 2023

Dolores Starr Sheldon, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 1, 1933 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Mary A. Ruppaner Starr and Steve F. Starr. Delores was formerly a dispatcher and a K9 trainer in Santa Ana, CA and was of the Christian faith....

James "Jim" Lane Adams

James "Jim" Lane Adams

Dec 20, 2023

James "Jim" Lane Adams, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on May 7, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to the late Irene Lawrence Brown Adams and Herbert Gerald "Jerry" Adams. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was formerly employed...

Joseph "Jo Ed" Edward Taylor

Joseph "Jo Ed" Edward Taylor

Dec 19, 2023

Joseph Edward Taylor, 86, known to friends and neighbors only as Joe Ed, passed from the bounds of this earth on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky.

He was born in Nebo, Kentucky, on September 21, 1937, to the late Joe Herald and Helen Byrum Taylor. A talented carpenter, handyman, and gardener,...

Angela Cunningham

Angela Cunningham

Dec 16, 2023

Angela McCain Cunningham, 48, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at her home.

She was born on March 13, 1975, in Shreveport, LA, to Susan Byrd McCain and Winston McCain. She was formerly employed as a teacher's aide for the Hopkins County Board of Education. She loved arts and crafts and playing Minecraft....

Von Mcgregor

Von Mcgregor

Dec 16, 2023

Orvil "Von" Levon McGregor, 72, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 2, 1951, in Ilsley, KY, to the late Golena Stallins McGregor and Orvil McGregor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a self-employed delivery driver. He...

Sherry Gayle Austin

Sherry Gayle Austin

Dec 16, 2023

Sherry Gayle Myrick Austin, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Hillside Center in Madisonville.

She was born on September 6, 1940, in Evansville, IN, to the late Frances Melton Myrick and James Myrick. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was of...

Earl Parrish

Earl Parrish

Dec 15, 2023

William "Earl" Parrish, Sr., 69, of St. Charles, KY, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on March 21, 1954, in Eddyville, KY, to the late Hilda Hinton Gammon and Willie Herman Gammon. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Island Creek Coal Company/Consul and at...

Suzanne S. Tyson

Suzanne S. Tyson

Dec 12, 2023

Suzanne S. Tyson, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on November 9, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Jeanette McCormick Stills and Raymond Stills. She was formerly a self-employed esthetician. She loved shopping and decorating her home. Her greatest joy was spending time with...

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