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.

Danny Lee Baize

Danny Lee Baize

Dec 11, 2023

Danny Lee Baize, 63, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born on April 11, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Letha Lee Baize and Johnny Baize. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was formerly employed as a teacher at Madisonville Community College...

Carlos Jr Mcknight

Carlos Jr Mcknight

Dec 11, 2023

Carlos Jr McKnight, 81, of St. Charles, KY, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 11, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Marie Thompson McKnight and Arnold McKnight. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed and retired as coal miner...

Jason Mefford

Jason Mefford

Dec 8, 2023

Jason Mefford, 52, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home.

He was born on August 24, 1971, in Madisonville, KY, to William "Billy" Mefford and the late Brenda Alice Dickerson Blankenship. He was employed as an electrician and heating/air serviceman from age sixteen, beginning with Johnny Reynolds Electric, E&M Heating and...

Nancy E. Ireland

Nancy E. Ireland

Dec 8, 2023

Nancy E. Ireland, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on September 1, 1953, in Phoenix, AZ to the late Betty Moore Capps and Robert Joseph Capps. She loved reading, cross stitching, crafting, and was an excellent party planner. Nancy loved meeting people. She...

Dortha Collins Gatlin

Dortha Collins Gatlin

Dec 7, 2023

Dortha Collins Gatlin, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville.

She was born on June 10, 1930, in Sturgis, KY, to the late Brilla Markham Collins and Carroll Dean Collins. She was formerly employed at J C Penney. Her greatest joy was taking care...

Alice Faye Trover

Alice Faye Trover

Dec 4, 2023

Alice Faye Trover, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 30, 1944, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sarah Isabelle Dexter Browning and A.O. Browning. She loved reading. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Alice attended Elm Grove Methodist...

Judy Arnett Hope

Judy Arnett Hope

Dec 3, 2023

Judy Arnett Hope, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, KY.

She was born on December 15, 1943, in Graham, KY, to the late Marie Matheny Arnett and Courtland Arnett. She loved reading and traveling. One of her favorite places to visit was Hilton Head...

Patsy Jean Buchanan

Patsy Jean Buchanan

Nov 30, 2023

Patsy Jean Buchanan, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her home.

She was born on December 9, 1943, in Greenville, KY to the late Odell Foster Gipson and Jimmy Gipson. Patsy was formerly employed with Enro Shirt Factory as a seamstress and later retired from Tyson Foods. She enjoyed sewing, reading,...

Mary Reace Harris

Mary Reace Harris

Nov 29, 2023

Mary Reace Dixon Harris, 89, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on March 28, 1934, in Nebo, KY, to the late Lena Hyatt Dixon and Jessie "Lewis" Dixon. She was a 1952 high school graduate of Nebo School. She enjoyed sewing, canning, and...

Belvia Galben

Belvia Galben

Nov 28, 2023

Belvia Humphrey Galben, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home.

She was born on May 11, 1958, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Ann Mayes Eden and Arthur Ray Eden. She loved singing and dancing. Her greatest joy was spending time in her pool, going to the beach, and...

Darwin Carroll Watts

Darwin Carroll Watts

Nov 28, 2023

Darwin Carroll Watts, 76, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on April 27, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Carrie Marks Watts and Neal Watts. He was formerly employed as a mechanic in the railroad industry. He loved golfing, motorcycle riding, and...

Pastor Marvin Phillips

Pastor Marvin Phillips

Nov 28, 2023

Marvin Phillips, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home.

He was born on July 26, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mayme Tyson Fowler and Willie Phillips. Marvin was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Over the years, he was a coal miner, a retired captain for...

Steve Reynolds

Steve Reynolds

Nov 24, 2023

Denver Stephen "Steve" Reynolds, 67, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on May 23, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Norma Lee Jackson Reynolds and Denver Nolan Reynolds. He was formerly employed as a shuttle car driver at various coal mines and known...

Fonda Frashure

Fonda Frashure

Nov 21, 2023

Mary Fonda Croxton Frashure, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on April 25, 1946, to the late Essie Nelson Croxton and Edward "Ed" Croxton. Fonda retired after thirty-five years from Walmart. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles and her greatest love was spending...

David Michael Berry Sr.

David Michael Berry Sr.

Nov 20, 2023

David Michael Berry Sr., 44, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.

He was born on July 20, 1979, in Louisville, KY, to Toni Beeler Ellis and Harold Berry, Sr. He was formerly employed as a driver for LBH Inc./Dr. Pepper. He loved restoring cars and going to car shows. David was a volunteer...

Joe Neil House

Joe Neil House

Nov 18, 2023

Joe Neil House, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 28, 1928, in Hamletsburg, IL, to the late Edith Neflzger House McDaniel and Benjamin House. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a supervisor...

Joan Vincent

Joan Vincent

Nov 17, 2023

Arretta Joan Vincent, 77, of Dalton, KY passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

Joan was born on November 2, 1946, in Dalton, KY, to the late Ruby Gladys Lame Boyd and William O. Boyd. She was formerly employed by Arvin Industries in Princeton, KY, Hoover Line in Providence, and...

Carolyn Fireline

Carolyn Fireline

Nov 15, 2023

Carolyn "Sis" Rickard Fireline, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 10, 1942, in Hopkins County Kentucky to the late Roberta Davis Rickard and Willoughby Litt Rickard. In the words of the family, "Mom was a little spitfire, extremely dedicated to her family. She worked...

Joan Koontz

Joan Koontz

Nov 14, 2023

Joan Elaine Tyson Koontz, 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her residence in El Mirage, AZ.

She was born on June 6, 1942, to the late Elvis Tyson and Edna Winstead.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Brenda McCarty of Louisville, KY and Shirley Bozell...

Frances Olene Knight

Frances Olene Knight

Nov 14, 2023

Frances Olene Knight, 87, of Madisonville, KY, returned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, following a brief illness.

She was born on November 20, 1935, in Beulah, KY, to the late Ruth Pryor Knight and Vernon Knight. After graduation, she went on to study and become an optician...

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