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.

Morris Eugene Buchanan

Morris Eugene Buchanan

Jun 26, 2023

Morris Eugene Buchanan, 87, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

He was born on July 12, 1935, in Ennis, KY, to the late Laura Breedlove Buchanan and Ed Buchanan. He was formerly employed as a dozier operator for Don Bowles at Charolais Coal Mines....

Iline Vera Whitehouse

Iline Vera Whitehouse

Jun 26, 2023

Iline Vera Whitehouse, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY, after an extended illness.

She was born on June 19, 1934, in Greenville, KY to the late Pauline Rose Campbell and William Campbell. As a homemaker and mother, she traveled the United States as a military...

Frankie Carroll Faulkner

Frankie Carroll Faulkner

Jun 18, 2023

Frankie Carroll Faulkner, 88, of Eddyville, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Evansville, IN.

He was born on February 6, 1935, in Christian County, Kentucky, to the late Ivy Pearl (Meador) Faulkner and Robert A. Faulkner.  He retired from Whirlpool Corporation.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

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Lorie Burkeen

Lorie Burkeen

Jun 17, 2023

Lorie Burkeen, 53, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

She was born on May 12, 1970, in Murray, KY, to the late Rosetta Wilson Burkeen and Lynn Dale Burkeen. She was formerly employed as a secretary for Madisonville Paving. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting,...

Mary Lewis

Mary Lewis

Jun 13, 2023

Mary Hill Lewis, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on September 20, 1937, in Sacramento, KY, to the late Helen Jones Babb and John Henry Hill. She was a member of Oakley Home General Baptist Church where she was a song leader.

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Jeffrey Scott Knighton

Jeffrey Scott Knighton

Jun 9, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Knighton, 55, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 31, 1967, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Melissa Ann Board Knighton and Allen Eugene Knighton II. He was formerly employed by Walmart for seventeen years as a technician. He loved to...

Mildred Cunningham

Mildred Cunningham

Jun 6, 2023

Mildred Cunningham, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her home.

She was born on February 5, 1954, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Ruby Cunningham Holmes and Alvin Earl Holmes. She was formerly employed as a nurse aide at Clinic Convalescent Center and also at Hardees as a biscuit maker....

Dennis Craig Arndt

Dennis Craig Arndt

Jun 6, 2023

Dennis Craig Arndt, 72, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born August 6, 1950, in LaPorte, IN, to the late Gloria Steinke Arndt and Walter Arndt. Dennis was a proud retired veteran of the United States Army and including his service as a reservist, he...

Michael Owen Littlepage

Michael Owen Littlepage

Jun 3, 2023

Michael "Mike" Owen Littlepage, 65, of Madisonville, KY passed away at his home on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

He was born on August 16, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to Dorothy Littlepage and Robert "Bob" Littlepage. He was formerly employed by Patriot Coal in Henderson County Kentucky and Pollard and sons in Madisonville before retiring. Mike attended Madisonville...

Ronnie Knight

Ronnie Knight

Jun 2, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Knight, 76, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 13, 1946, in East Chicago, IN, to the late Agnes Dill Farthing and James Knight. He was formerly employed at Homestead Mines and retired as a supervisor from the Kentucky Transportation...

Lacy Clemons

Lacy Clemons

May 29, 2023

Lacy Clemons, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was born on June 18, 1939, in Madisonville, KY to the late Rosie Hayden Poindexter and Oliver Clemons. Lacy was a member of Oak Grove General Baptist Church in Madisonville.

Survivors include several brothers; several sisters; several...

Sunnie Dariel Shipp

Sunnie Dariel Shipp

May 28, 2023

Sunnie Dariel Shipp, 75, of Manitou, KY passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on August 17, 1947, in Earlington, KY, to the late Dorothy Shipp. Sunnie was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a self-employed truck driver. He loved woodworking and...

Donald Edward Cissna, Jr.

Donald Edward Cissna, Jr.

May 24, 2023

Donald Edward Cissna, Jr., 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home.

He was born on July 6, 1960, in Chicago, IL, to the late Jean Adams and Donald Cissna. He loved racecar sets and bicycles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-brother,...

Peggy Vanover

Peggy Vanover

May 20, 2023

Peggy Gibson Haggard Vanover, 80, of Sacramento, KY passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Continue Care Hospital in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on April 13, 1943, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Clara Sneed Gibson and Grover Cleveland Gibson. She was formerly employed as a ward clerk at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She...

Ilene Poe

Ilene Poe

May 12, 2023

Lucy Ilene Poe, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on October 31, 1941, in Madisonville, to the late Blonnie Mae Walker Ruby and William Thomas Ruby. She loved cooking, crocheting, and listening to gospel music. Her greatest joy was spending time...

Patty Oldham

Patty Oldham

May 12, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Ann Oldham, 83, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on July 10, 1939, in Buttonsberry, McLean County, Kentucky, to the late Opal L. Tucker Patterson and J. W. Patterson. She was a bookkeeper for the Hopkins County Board of Education in...

Lillian Jolene Osborn

Lillian Jolene Osborn

May 5, 2023

Lillian Jolene Osborn, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home.

She was born on February 5, 1939, in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Alma McGregor Sisk and Archie Sisk.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Osborn;...

Kenny J Montgomery

Kenny J Montgomery

May 4, 2023

Kenny J. Montgomery, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

He was born on July 16, 1953, in Wichita, KS, to Eska Lange Montgomery and the late Morris Montgomery. He grew up in Mammoth Spring, AR. He was a self-employed master stone mason. Kenny loved hunting and trout fishing. His true passion...

Terry Wayne Cullen

Terry Wayne Cullen

May 1, 2023

Terry "Poppy" Wayne Cullen, 82, of Madisonville, KY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 28, 1940, in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Joy Daves Cobb and Houston Cullen. He was formerly employed as a Federal Mine Inspector. He enjoyed yard work,...

Johnny Doyle Williams

Johnny Doyle Williams

Apr 28, 2023

Johnny Doyle Williams, 66, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home after a long battle with prostate cancer.

He was born on June 14, 1956, in Greenville, KY, to the late Geneva Kemble Williams and James Williams. He worked at S.S. Stave in Mortons Gap, KY, for thirty-seven years...

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