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.

Steven Jennings

Steven Jennings

Aug 25, 2023

Steven Jennings, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.

He was born on May 20, 1942, in Madisonville to the late Thomas and Ida Skillion Jennings. Steven retired as a coal miner with Vogue Mines and also worked at Kenn Mines. He is a member of...

George "Buddy" Crowe Duncan

George "Buddy" Crowe Duncan

Aug 25, 2023

George "Buddy" Crowe Duncan, 86, of Morganfield, KY, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home.

He was born on July 7, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Jewell Crowe Duncan and George Noble Duncan. He was a 1955 graduate from Madisonville High School. He then enlisted in the United...

Doug Bryant

Doug Bryant

Aug 17, 2023

Doug Bryant, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on March 21, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Francis Skillion Bryant. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and...

Donald Wayne Mathis

Donald Wayne Mathis

Aug 16, 2023

Donald Wayne Mathis, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home.

He was born on August 12, 1949, in Paducah, KY, to the late Bessie Baker Mathis and Arthur Mathis. He was formerly employed by All American Shows as a carnival worker. He loved fishing and the outdoors.

In...

Shirley Lee Clark

Shirley Lee Clark

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley Lee Duncan Clark, 74, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on November 30, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Francis Whitfield Duncan and Clyde Duncan. She was formerly employed by Trover Clinic and Baptist Health and also worked for H&R...

Lola Mae Penrod

Lola Mae Penrod

Aug 3, 2023

Lola Mae Penrod, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 2, 1946, in Tupelo, MS, to the late Viola Holder Bridges and Leo Bridges. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

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

Barry Lynn Knight

Barry Lynn Knight

Aug 1, 2023

Barry Lynn Knight, 64, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 28, 1958, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Cynthia June Tolliver Winstead and Y.L. Knight. He was a self-employed carpet installer. He loved his dogs. Barry was of the Baptist faith.

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Ricky Lee Sisk

Ricky Lee Sisk

Jul 25, 2023

Ricky Lee Sisk, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 27, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Grace Fraelich Sisk and Lonnie Sisk. He was the owner and operator of RLS Properties. He was a longtime member of American Post #6...

Joan Marie Rose

Joan Marie Rose

Jul 24, 2023

Joan Marie Rose, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home.

She was born on February 19, 1939, in Marietta, OH, to the late Martha Eddy Biehl and Delbert Biehl. She retired as a deputy register for the state of Ohio. She loved attending church and spending time with her grandchildren....

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Jul 23, 2023

William "Bill" Edward Williams, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 26, 1944, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Alice Mildred Hatler Williams and Clifford Williams. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a...

Glenn Miller

Glenn Miller

Jul 21, 2023

Glenn Miller, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at home.

He was born on November 2, 1941, in Graham, KY, to the late Ethel Blondena Todd Miller and Jessie Elbert Miller. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.  He retired as a correctional officer with the Kentucky Department of...

Brittany Adaire Leibenguth

Brittany Adaire Leibenguth

Jul 17, 2023

Brittany Adaire Leibenguth, 37, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at her home.

She was born on February 10, 1986, in Madisonville, KY, to Kimberly Leibenguth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Cummings; and grandfather, Don Leibenguth.

Survivors include her mother, Kimberly Leibenguth; sons, Brandon Thomas,...

David James Bryant

David James Bryant

Jul 17, 2023

David James Bryant, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 20, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Kathleen Tayloe Bryant and James "Sonny" Bryant. He was retired as a jeweler and owner of Bryant's Jewelry, his family business. After retirement, he...

Gracie Lorianne Cox

Gracie Lorianne Cox

Jul 13, 2023

Gracie Lorianne Cox, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on January 30, 1934, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Daisy Flora Armour Carter and Joseph Henry Carter. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Gracie was a charter...

John Thomas Rhew Jr

John Thomas Rhew Jr

Jul 12, 2023

John Thomas Rhew, Jr. "from Manitou", 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Continue Care Hospital at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 27, 1935, in Manitou, KY to the late Ruth Duncan Rhew and John Thomas Rhew, Sr. He was formerly employed as a manager at Kroger...

Brenda Fay Hawkins

Brenda Fay Hawkins

Jul 7, 2023

Brenda Fay Hawkins, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on August 19, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Laura Virginia Jennings Burden and Lonnie Burden. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Brenda was a member...

Valerie Beasley

Valerie Beasley

Jul 5, 2023

Valerie Beasley, 66, of Princeton, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Princeton Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on February 15, 1957, in Gary, IN, to the late Barbara A. Sutton and James T. Sutton.  She was a loving mother, sister, and friend.  All who knew Val couldn't help but love her.  She was...

Penny Bowles

Penny Bowles

Jul 4, 2023

Penny "Pedro" Bowles, 66, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on September 30, 1956, in Hanson, KY, to the late Alma Robards Bowles and Jessie Pratt Bowles. She enjoyed wood carving and painting.

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

Walter Glen Hallum

Walter Glen Hallum

Jul 3, 2023

Walter Glen Hallum, 70, of Hanson, KY passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 5, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Helen Joyce McCormick Bratcher and Walter Bernice Hallum. He was formerly employed as a fork truck driver at York. He enjoyed woodworking, was an avid musician, and...

Joseph Hicklin

Joseph Hicklin

Jun 27, 2023

Joseph D. Hicklin, 84, of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Madisonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green.

He was born on November 28, 1938, to the late Charles and Elsie Offutt Hicklin. He was a proud United States Army Reservist for ten years and was discharged as a...

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