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.

Robert Gene Florea

Robert Gene Florea

Oct 5, 2023

Robert "Bob" Gene Florea, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born on October 24, 1947, in Niles, MI, to the late Pauline Brouse Burema and the father that raised him, Don Burema. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as...

Helen Lee Knox

Helen Lee Knox

Oct 4, 2023

Helen Lee Knox, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on April 17, 1930, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Eula Coffman Lee and Raymond Lee. She was formerly employed as the administrative assistant to the plant manager and also a cost...

Lee Alexander

Lee Alexander

Oct 3, 2023

Elmer Lee Alexander, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, under hospice care at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on February 29, 1936, in White Oak, KY, to the late Anna Elizabeth Fowler Pressley and John Alexander. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Stormie Jayde Reese Campbell

Stormie Jayde Reese Campbell

Oct 1, 2023

Stormie Jayde Reese Campbell, 11, of White Plains, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on October 1, 2012, in Madisonville, KY, to Jamah Edmonson Campbell and Eddie Campbell. She was a student at Southside Elementary. Stormie was a member of Pennyrile Gymnastics Competition team and a...

Charlie Huggins

Charlie Huggins

Sep 30, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Raymond Huggins, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

He was born on August 17, 1940, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucille France Huggins and Ralph Huggins. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company. He...

James E. Dunkerson

James E. Dunkerson

Sep 23, 2023

James E. Dunkerson, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born on August 8, 1932, in Sebree, KY, to the late Mary Crowley Dunkerson and Aaron Dunkerson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. James retired after forty-two years as a welder from Whirlpool. He loved yardwork.

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Deborah Hale

Deborah Hale

Sep 23, 2023

Deborah Hale, 62, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on May 7, 1961, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Ruby Lee Faulk Simpson and Elmer Edward Simpson. She was a manager at Ferrell's and a CNA at Citizens Nursing Home, Hillside Center, and Ridgewood. She loved...

Jane Jones

Jane Jones

Sep 21, 2023

Faye Jane Jones, 85, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, under hospice care at The Heartford House in Owensboro, KY, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on February 23, 1938, in Manitou, to the late Lana Brunette Jones Lutz and Lawrence Wallace Lutz. She was formerly employed at Brown and Holloway Insurance....

Shirley Tedder Miller

Shirley Tedder Miller

Sep 19, 2023

Shirley Tedder Miller, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Continue Care at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on November 25, 1938, in Greenville, KY, to the late Lola Vinson Browning and Everett Browning. She retired from Walmart as a stocker. She loved talking to people. Her greatest joy...

Jennifer Marie France

Jennifer Marie France

Sep 17, 2023

Jennifer Marie France, 43, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her home.

She was born on April 29, 1980, in Madisonville, KY, to Karen Poe France and Danny France. She enjoyed jewelry making, crafts, photography, and singing. Her greatest joy was playing with her nieces and nephew. Jennifer was a member of...

Danny L. Gant Sr

Danny L. Gant Sr

Sep 15, 2023

Danny L. Gant, Sr., 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 16, 1945, in Herrin, IL to the late Lorene Thomas Gant and Harry Matthew Gant. Danny retired after thirty years with the Ford Motor Company as an automation engineer. He was...

Noel Mitchell

Noel Mitchell

Sep 15, 2023

Noel Mitchell, 64, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 22, 1958, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Wilma Loretta Franklin Mitchell and James Walter Mitchell. He was formerly employed as a mechanic for fifteen years with Ray's Alignment. He enjoyed fishing and mudding.

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Robert Elliott Girdley

Robert Elliott Girdley

Sep 9, 2023

Robert Elliott Girdley, 86, of Manitou, KY passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home.

He was born on March 12, 1937, in Burn City, IN, to the late Barbara Pierson and Porter Girdley. He worked as a surveyor at Bernard Lochmueller. He was an avid reader and woodworker. Robert's pride and joy were the...

Bob Mills

Bob Mills

Sep 7, 2023

Charles Robert "Bob" Mills, 73, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born on December 16, 1949, in Eldorado IL, to the late Marjorie Bishop and Ercil Darrell Mills. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Carpet Barn in...

David Lynn Hatfield

David Lynn Hatfield

Sep 7, 2023

David Lynn Hatfield, 88, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on August 9, 1935, in Lomita, CA, to the late Lila Porter Hatfield and Oliver Hatfield. David was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a mechanic...

Ronald "Ron" Gordon Gants

Ronald "Ron" Gordon Gants

Sep 5, 2023

Ronald Gordon Gants, 66, of Summerfield, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on May 14, 1957, in Sacramento, CA, to the late Shirley M. Gants Morton. He was formerly employed as a mechanical engineer with Campbell Soup. Ronald enjoyed motorcycling and golfing.

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Glenda Mae Lutz

Glenda Mae Lutz

Sep 4, 2023

Glenda Mae Shepherd Lutz, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence, KY.

She was born on December 28, 1936, in Lafeyette, IN, to the late Iva Mae Vance Hammonds and Glenn Shepherd. She was a self-employed childcare worker. She was a past president of the VFW Post...

William Robert Campbell

William Robert Campbell

Sep 1, 2023

William Robert Campbell, 69, of Sebree KY, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Baptist Hospital Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on June 3, 1954, in Nebo, KY, to the late Rev. Will J. Campbell and Shirley (Stewart) Campbell. Robert's work career included, Edwards IGA in Madisonville, Peabody Coal Company Camp 2 in Morganfield,...

Mia Lynn Phebus Salter

Mia Lynn Phebus Salter

Aug 30, 2023

Mia Lynn Phebus Salter, 60, of Lake Beshear, Dawson Springs, KY, passed away August 30, 2023, at her home.

She was born on June 25, 1963, in Madisonville, KY, to Peggy Wright Griffith, of Winslow, IN, and the late John Thomas (Tom) Phebus.  She was formerly employed as a flight attendant for United Airlines for over thirty-five...

Carol Ann Arnold

Carol Ann Arnold

Aug 26, 2023

Carol Ann Arnold, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on June 3, 1943, in Forest Park, IL, to the late Martha Parpart Borchardt and Alfred Borchardt. She retired from Multicare as a nurse for Dr. Neely and was a self-employed owner of Specialized...

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