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.

James "Rabbit" Clinton Oldham

James "Rabbit" Clinton Oldham

Mar 17, 2023

James Clinton "Rabbit" Oldham, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

He was born on January 29, 1949, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Mae Miller Oldham and William Henry Oldham. He was a faithful and loyal employee of Cates Motors for thirty plus...

Beverly Bowles Bean

Beverly Bowles Bean

Mar 14, 2023

Beverly Bowles Bean, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY.

She was born on July 31, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to Bonnie Hart Rogers and the late David A. Bowles. Beverly loved to make crafts and give them to her friends and family. She loved...

Erb Sheets

Erb Sheets

Mar 12, 2023

Erb Sheets, 72, of Hopkinsville, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on July 25, 1950, in Korat, Thailand, to the late Pong and Mee Lubdeepanao.

Erb is survived by her sons, Scott (Amanda) Tyler of South Carolina, Chris Nemeth and James Nemeth, both of...

Alma Marie Ray

Alma Marie Ray

Mar 10, 2023

Alma Marie Jarvis Ray was received into the arms of the Lord on March 10, 2023.  Alma was born August 6, 1947, the youngest daughter of Paul and Arvana Swan Jarvis.  She lived in Nortonville, KY as a young lady, and spent her adult life in Madisonville, KY. Alma raised two sons, Don and Teddy, whom she loved dearly....

Gracie M. Cotton

Gracie M. Cotton

Mar 7, 2023

Gracie M. Wardrip Cotton, 91, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

She was born on October 25, 1931, in Hardinsburg, KY, to the late Eltie Duke Wardrip and Reese Wardrip. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and canning. Her greatest joy was spending time with...

Clyde Lee York

Clyde Lee York

Mar 5, 2023

Clyde Lee York, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was born on October 3, 1946, in Nashville, TN, to the late Pearl Dawes York and Tom "Boy" York. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Clyde was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed working on...

Kathy Terrell

Kathy Terrell

Mar 4, 2023

Kathy Hampton Terrell, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 17, 1951, Madisonville, KY, to the late Alice Scott Salancik and Wayne Hampton. She retired from Hopkins County Detention Center as a deputy jailer and Carhartt. She was a self-employed tax preparer....

Willie Ray Harris

Willie Ray Harris

Mar 2, 2023

William "Willie" Ray Harris, 68, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 12, 1954, in Clay, KY to the late Charlotte Rose Lanham Conrad and William Harris. Willie was a retired truck driver and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Providence,...

Carolyn Capps

Carolyn Capps

Feb 28, 2023

Carolyn Capps, 64, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home.

She was born on October 4, 1958, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Eula Rickard Renfro Armstrong and Leon Renfro. She was formerly employed as a press operator for Clayton Printing. She loved watching college softball and watching the cows on...

William "Dicky" Richard Mitchell

William "Dicky" Richard Mitchell

Feb 27, 2023

William "Dicky" Richard Mitchell, 83, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on February 16, 1940, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary L. Shaw Mitchell and Thomas E. Mitchell. Dicky was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was formerly employed as...

Scott Gipson

Scott Gipson

Feb 27, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Gipson, 58, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on November 11, 1964, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary E. Jameson Ratliff and Donald Gipson. Scott was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a retired lieutenant with...

Joan Clopton

Joan Clopton

Feb 27, 2023

Joan Clopton, 101, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Oak Ridge Retirement Center in Madisonville.

Joan Clopton was born Joan Clarke on August 28, 1921, to the late James Ray Clarke and Minnie Petty Clarke.  Though she was born on the family farm in Platte City, Missouri, she spent her childhood on...

Ruby Augusta Hinton

Ruby Augusta Hinton

Feb 24, 2023

Ruby Augusta Hinton, 91, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Brighton Cornerstone in Madisonville.

She was born on November 6, 1931, in Wheatcroft, KY, to the late Verna Mae Parker Hinton Moore and Charles Aubrey "Doxie" Hinton. She was known as "the pie lady" during many years that she and her mother...

Betty Joyce Oakley

Betty Joyce Oakley

Feb 24, 2023

Betty Joyce Lamb Oakley, 87, of Nebo, KY passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 12, 1936, in Madisonville, KY to the late Vera Jones Lamb and Cecil Lamb. Betty was a self-employed hair stylist and was a member of Oakley Home General Baptist Church in...

Augustina Marie Hearrin

Augustina Marie Hearrin

Feb 23, 2023

Augustina Marie Hearrin, 64, of White Plains, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on January 20, 1959, in Chicago, IL, to the late Anna Marie "Deedee" Sciccia Hearrin and Edward Hearrin. Augustina formerly worked at Grandma's Kitchen and Lowes in Madisonville. She loved watching movies and...

Lee Roy Smith

Lee Roy Smith

Feb 21, 2023

Lee Roy Smith, 95, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 29, 1927, in Sebree, KY, to the late Vivian Paddock Smith and Alvie Smith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a machine operator...

Joenell Wilson Friend

Joenell Wilson Friend

Feb 20, 2023

Joenell Wilson Friend, 92, of Stuart, FL (formerly of Slaughters, KY) traveled to her heavenly home on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Solaris Healthcare in Stuart Florida.

She was born on November 23, 1930, in Slaughters, Kentucky to the Reverend Johnnie (Buster) and Ruth Wilson. Joenell retired from Pratt Whitney in 1991 and was happy to make...

Barbara Poe Morrow

Barbara Poe Morrow

Feb 19, 2023

Barbara Poe Morrow, 82, of Earlington, KY passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

She was born on March 16, 1940, in Providence, KY, to the late Cammie Cordelia Littlepage Poe and Herbert Edward Poe. She loved fishing, enjoyed nature and the outdoors, planting flowers, and reading....

David Lee Cotton, Jr.

David Lee Cotton, Jr.

Feb 16, 2023

David Lee Cotton, Jr., 53, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

He was born on May 17, 1969, in Madisonville to Jeanette Bourland Cotton and David Lee Cotton, Sr. David was a boilermaker with Titan Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting arrowheads.

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Anthony Gayle Shelton

Anthony Gayle Shelton

Feb 15, 2023

Anthony Gayle Shelton, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 28, 1936, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Sarah Utley Shelton and Earl Shelton. He was a business owner of Sav-A-Lot in Madisonville, Vac-N-Sew in Madisonville, and many grocery businesses in Benton, KY, Clarksville, TN,...

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