Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Sue Stier List, 55, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on May 30, 1968, in Warren, OH, to the late Eleanor Jean Reed Stier and Carl Don Stier, Sr. She was formerly employed as a truck driver for BGB Trucking, Inc. Sue enjoyed riding...

Nov 9, 2023

Bradley "Brad" Peeler, 43, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 8, 1980, in Madisonville, KY, to Suzanne Stills Tyson and the late Jack Upchurch Peeler. He enjoyed going to the Casinos and was a fun outgoing person who loved to have a good time. Brad...

Nov 9, 2023

Troy Wayne Bourland, 41, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his home.

He was born on February 2, 1982, in Madisonville, KY to Jerry and Sherry Bourland. He formerly worked in the deli at Rocket Oil Company/Ideal. He enjoyed playing Xbox and listening to music. He was of the Baptist faith.

Nov 9, 2023

Dorothy Evelyn Littlepage, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on October 5, 1941, in Richland, KY, to the late Lelia Brown Pentecost and Archie Pentecost. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, and sewing. Dorothy was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Nortonville, KY....

Oct 31, 2023

Iva Catherine Marks Foster, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on August 19, 1938, in Cochise, AZ, to the late Tildie Chappell Perkins and Clarence Perkins. She loved Cincinnati Reds ballgames and was an avid fan of Kentucky Basketball. Iva was...

Oct 29, 2023

Larry Dean Root, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on November 1, 1938, in Mitchell, IN, to the late Hazel Prather Root and Melvin Root. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner and...

Oct 27, 2023

Larry Allen Smith, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN.

He was born on May 2, 1941, in Mortons Gap, KY, to the late Edna Alice Sisk Smith and Clarence Smith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was formerly employed as...

Oct 25, 2023

Richard Massey, 43, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on January 14, 1980, in Madisonville, KY, to Melinda Melton Massey and the late Richard Massey, Sr. He was self-employed and worked in construction. He loved spending time with his family and his children.

Oct 22, 2023

Christopher "Chris" Boswell, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in St. Charles, KY.

He was born on May 12, 1962, Omaha, NE, to John Boswell and the late Linda Apel Baber. He was a self-employed photographer. Chris loved photography and riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his mother, he was...

Oct 22, 2023

Daniel Daves, Jr., 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on August 28, 1941, in Providence, KY, to the late Daniel Kendrick Daves, Sr. and Hazel Irene Winebarger Daves. Daniel served our country in the army from November 1963...

Oct 21, 2023

Sharon Sue Johnston Mitchell, 83, of Hopkinsville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was born on July 26, 1940, in Earlington, KY, to the late Aretta Dunning Johnston and Hershel Johnston. She loved bird watching and traveling. Sharon was of the Pentecostal faith.

In...

Oct 21, 2023

Billy Dukes, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born on February 9, 1938, in Greenville, KY to the late Nellie Jones Hope and Warren Dukes. Billy was formerly an automotive technician at D&W Auto Service. He enjoyed fishing and playing his bass guitar.

Oct 20, 2023

Betty Sue Blue, 92, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born on June 12, 1931, in Hanson, KY, to the late Lorene Majors Scott King and Aubrey Scott. She was formerly employed as the secretary for The Department of Mines and Minerals. She was a longtime 4-H leader...

Oct 19, 2023

Danny L. Thorpe, 67, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born on August 24, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ruth Eli Thorpe and R.L. Thorpe. He was formerly employed as the superintendent for Armstrong Coal Company. He enjoyed playing his guitar, going to the lake, and...

Oct 18, 2023

Robert (Bob) Glen Woodward passed quietly at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Edna Woodward, and his only son, Robert Woodward Jr.  He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Elizabeth, stepsons Dan and Brad Jones, mother-in-law Joyce Nichols, sister in-law Tami Lewis and John Honnold, his...

Oct 17, 2023

John Carl Allsbrooks, 58, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 5, 1965, in Madisonville, KY, to Gladys Allsbrooks Blanton. He loved traveling, fishing, and meeting new friends. John attended the Madisonville Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 16, 2023

Penni Jo Lay Matheny, 58, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 12, 1965, in Princeton, KY, to the late Jerri Holman Lay and John Scott Lay. She was a graduate of Dawson Springs High School. Penni worked at Commonwealth Broadcasting in Madisonville...

Oct 11, 2023

Delberta "Del" Rabalai Weber, 58, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on April 21, 1965, to the late Sherri Steele. She enjoyed fishing, TikTok and spending time with her grandson.

Survivors include her son, Steven (Kennedy) Weber of Madisonville; brother, Zack Ezell...

Oct 10, 2023

Monica Kay Mitchell, 58, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born on May 2, 1965 in Chicago, IL to the late Dora Nell Willis Mitchell and William Richard Mitchell. She was a graduate from Western Kentucky University. Monica was formerly a teacher at Ringgold Elementary School in Clarksville,...

Oct 7, 2023

Vicenta Cintron Compton, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 11, 1931, in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Antonia Rivera Cintron and Leopoldo Cintron.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton A. Compton, Sr.; brother,...