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.

Tommy Jay Tapp

Tommy Jay Tapp

Apr 25, 2023

Tommy Jay Tapp, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born September 6, 1948, in Sebree, KY, to the late Anna Mae Hawkins and John Thomas Tapp. He was formerly employed for thirty-three years with the City of Madisonville as a backhoe operator,...

Robert Eugene Phelps

Robert Eugene Phelps

Apr 24, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Phelps, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born November 26, 1946, in White Plains, KY, to the late Helen Juanita Brothers Phelps and William "Bill" E. Phelps. He was formerly employed by Island Creek Coal Company and at G.E....

Nora Jane Stewart

Nora Jane Stewart

Apr 23, 2023

Nora Jane Stewart, 74, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

She was born on March 1, 1949, to the late Lizzie Hook Carter and Henry Carter, Jr. She was formerly employed by RMC Madisonville. She was most recently employed as a school crossing guard with...

Betty Jo Lansden

Betty Jo Lansden

Apr 20, 2023

Betty Jo Lansden, 91, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 4, 1931, to the late Katherine Irene Alsop Osburn and Randolph "R.T." Osburn. She was formerly employed as a teacher and worked at Madisonville High School and Earlington High School. She loved reading...

Jimmy Dale Young

Jimmy Dale Young

Apr 16, 2023

Jimmy Dale Young, Sr., 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 30, 1943, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hazel Smith Young and Roy Young. He was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Company. Jimmy married Carolyn Oakley on July 27,...

James "Jimmy" Arvil Menser

James "Jimmy" Arvil Menser

Apr 13, 2023

James "Jimmy" Arvil Menser, 47, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Medical Center in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on November 12, 1975, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hershel Arvil Menser and Betty Sue Menser. He was formerly employed at Union Local 207 as an abatement worker. He enjoyed...

Infant River Gibson

Infant River Gibson

Apr 11, 2023

Infant River Gibson, 9 months old, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born on July 9, 2022, in Evansville, IN, to Victoria Hale and Caleb Gibson.

River is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Johnny Gibson, Jane Meeks, and Omar Hale.

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Patricia Ann Stewart

Patricia Ann Stewart

Apr 5, 2023

Patricia Ann Stewart, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born February 16, 1940, in Maywood, IL, to the late Katherine Nelson Marpool and Raymond Marpool. She was a self-employed caregiver. She enjoyed traveling and shopping.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Teddy Jerriett Darnell

Teddy Jerriett Darnell

Apr 3, 2023

Teddy Jerriett Darnell, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 21, 1951, in Morganfield, KY, to the late Mary Laura Watson Darnell. He was self-employed as a farmer. He loved fishing and cars. Teddy was of the Baptist faith.

In...

Vicki Jo Lee

Vicki Jo Lee

Apr 2, 2023

Vicki Jo Scott Lee, 64, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 29, 1958, in Dallas, TX, to the late Cynthia A. Debose Scott and William E. Scott. She loved riding motorcycles and music.

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

Tammy Sue Lamb

Tammy Sue Lamb

Apr 1, 2023

Tammy Sue Lamb, 55, of Nebo, KY passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 26, 1967, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Brenda Sue Milum Todd and Elmus A. Todd. She was formerly employed as a LPN for the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center. She loved crocheting, painting,...

Sandra Kay Voss

Sandra Kay Voss

Mar 30, 2023

Sandra Kay Voss, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on December 15, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Dorothy Groves Stewart and Shadrick Stewart. She was formerly employed as a beautician at J.C. Penney Salon, a realtor at Key Associates, and as a...

Kimberly Lane Haley Newsam

Kimberly Lane Haley Newsam

Mar 29, 2023

Kimberly Lane Haley Newsam, 53, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Kimberly was born in Madisonville, KY on April 25,1969, to Pam Bunch Haley and the late Danny Whitaker.

To know her was to love her, as we called her Kim-Bo. She would give you the shirt off her...

Tamarra Layne Williams

Tamarra Layne Williams

Mar 28, 2023

Tamarra "Cookie" Layne Perry Williams, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away peacefully and quietly while surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. This was quite a surprise because she has never been quiet a day in her life. The family would like to honor her memory by sharing Cookie's humor with you,...

Glen Joseph Leonard

Glen Joseph Leonard

Mar 28, 2023

Glen Joseph Leonard, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Dawson Springs Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs, KY.

He was born on August 24, 1944, in Iowa City, IA, to the late Kathryn Seering Leonard and Robert Leonard.

Survivors include his sisters, Wanda Tompkins of Des Moines, IA, Betty...

Glenda Eastwood

Glenda Eastwood

Mar 22, 2023

Glenda Eastwood, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on September 26, 1944, in Carbondale, KY, to the late Edith Jones Littlepage. Glenda was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching Good Morning America with a cup of coffee, Law and Order SVU, and Lifetime movies. The...

Virginia "Jenny" Lou Fireline

Virginia "Jenny" Lou Fireline

Mar 20, 2023

Virginia "Jenny" Lou Fireline, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born on April 19, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Kathleen Graham Robertson and Edward Robertson. She was formerly employed as a customer return clerk for Carhartt and also worked at Marketplace and Sureway. She loved...

Albert M. Vance

Albert M. Vance

Mar 20, 2023

Albert M. Vance, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

He was born on July 8, 1938, in Danville, IL, to the late Dorothy Howard Vance and Albert Vance. He was a proud reservist of the United States Army. He was the former owner of Marty K Restaurant...

Donna Gillam Harrison

Donna Gillam Harrison

Mar 20, 2023

Donna Gillam Harrison, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville after a short illness.

She was born on October 19, 1944, in Detroit, MI, to the late Frances Baker Schaefer and Donald Orange Gillam. She was a Murray State graduate and later got her master's degree there....

Joe Gordon

Joe Gordon

Mar 19, 2023

Simon Joseph "Joe" Gordon, 54, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born on June 5, 1968, to the late Virginia Morse Petitt and Ervin H. Gordon. He was a carpenter for All in One Services. He loved fishing, music, watching movies, and growing vegetables and...

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