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.

Kenneth Wayne Tirey, Sr.

Kenneth Wayne Tirey, Sr.

Dec 14, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Tirey, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Madisonville, KY on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, with his son, Mike, and his dog, Seven at his bedside.

He was born on September 28, 1937, in Hopkins County, KY to the late, Thelma Cox Terry and William Travis Tirey. Kenneth served in the United States...

Bettye Jo Hall

Bettye Jo Hall

Dec 11, 2022

Bettye Jo Anglin Hall, 96, resident of Madison Estates in San Antonio, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2022, surrounded by her family in Madisonville, KY.

Bettye was born October 5, 1926, in Wichita Falls, TX, to the late Isom Newton Anglin and Martha Jane Godwin. On October 12, 1943, Bettye married Marion Edward Hall in Wichita...

Lisa M. Henley

Lisa M. Henley

Dec 11, 2022

Lisa M. Hazel Henley, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home.

She was born on August 5, 1966, in Madisonville, KY, to Michael "Mike" Hazel and Awilda "Woo" Matheny. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, attend church, and take family vacations with those dearest to her. She was...

Judith "Judy" Ann Legrand

Judith "Judy" Ann Legrand

Dec 11, 2022

Judith "Judy" Ann LeGrand, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on October 31, 1945, in Evansville, IN, to the late Edith Hearl Epley Fenwick and Thomas Delbert Fenwick, Sr. She loved cooking and facebooking. She was a member of Life Apostolic Church.

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Louise Bay

Louise Bay

Dec 9, 2022

Sarah Louise Bay, 80, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home.

She was born on July 19, 1942, in Dalton, KY, to the late Recie Traylor Rollins and Lem Lee "Dude" Rollins. She retired from Princeton Health and Rehab in Princeton, KY as a CNA. She worked in private care...

Frieda Thomas

Frieda Thomas

Dec 7, 2022

Frieda Harris Thomas, 97, of Crofton, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on March 6, 1925, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Verna Veazey Harris and Clarence Harris. She loved reading and never missed her hair appointments. She was of the Baptist faith.

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Ann Watkins Martin

Ann Watkins Martin

Dec 7, 2022

Ann Watkins Calhoun Martin, 92, of Madisonville, KY, peacefully entered her heavenly rest on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at her home.

Ann was born on November 29, 1930, in Gishton, Ky, as the first of nine children to the late Goebel and Lucille Watkins. Ann was an active member for many years at First United Methodist Church...

Roy Thomas Back

Roy Thomas Back

Dec 6, 2022

Roy Thomas Back, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on April 30, 1944, to the late Polly Rodgers Browne and Frank Back. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a mechanic at the Anton airport....

Sharon Gail Kistner

Sharon Gail Kistner

Dec 2, 2022

Our beloved Sharon Gail Kistner, 70, left us for her Heavenly home Friday, December 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Sharon was born on December 22, 1951, to the late Aaron Jefferson Satterfield and Dorothy Jean Hulsey Satterfield and was raised in Nortonville KY but was a resident of Madisonville KY most of her life....

James Shelton

James Shelton

Nov 30, 2022

James Earl "Jimmy" Shelton, 70, of Crofton, KY, passed away in the morning of Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in his hometown of Madisonville Ky at Baptist Health Deaconess.

Jimmy was born on June 19, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mildred Whitmer Bruce and Richard Earl "Eight-Ball" Bruce. Jimmy had battled serious health conditions over the...

Timothy "Tim" Edward Traylor

Timothy "Tim" Edward Traylor

Nov 30, 2022

Timothy "Tim" Edward Traylor, 57, of Murray, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Murray, KY.

He was born on December 21, 1964, in Madisonville, KY, to Jan Hibbs Allen and the late James Traylor. He was self-employed with JRT Construction and had previously worked eighteen years for CSX and R.J. Corman Railroad. He enjoyed...

Linda Ann Bowles

Linda Ann Bowles

Nov 29, 2022

Linda Ann Vincent Bowles, 76, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville with her family at her side.

She was born on July 22, 1946, in Hopkins County, KY to the late Millie Mae Woods Vincent and Carl Thomas Vincent. Linda was a loving mother and spouse. She was...

Jerry Lawrence Davis

Jerry Lawrence Davis

Nov 28, 2022

Jerry Lawrence Davis, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 23, 1944, in Springfield, IL, to the late Kuma Bryant Davis and William Curtis Davis. He enjoyed working in his shop keeping things running for his grandchildren. Jerry loved hunting, fishing,...

Ellen Bernice Russell

Ellen Bernice Russell

Nov 27, 2022

Ellen Bernice Russell, 78, of Benton, KY, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at her home.

She was born on May 17, 1944, in Smithland, KY, to the late Edna Pearl James Morgan and R. J. Farthing. Known simply as "Sister Russell", she was referred to by many as the...

Billy Wayne Cook

Billy Wayne Cook

Nov 24, 2022

Billy Wayne Cook, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Billy was born October 6, 1947, in Mannington, KY, to the late Felix Cook and Alleen Pryor Cook. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He attended schools in Hopkins County and later worked...

Cheara Racheal Scott

Cheara Racheal Scott

Nov 22, 2022

Cheara Racheal Scott, 33, of Dawson Springs, Ky passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on September 27, 1989, in Landstuhl, Germany to Leslie Scott and Robert Scott. Cheara formerly worked at TreeHouse Foods (Cookie Factory) in Princeton, KY. She enjoyed swimming and spending time with her...

Ron Nelson Tuggle

Ron Nelson Tuggle

Nov 19, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Nelson Tuggle, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 3, 1942, in Trigg County, KY, to the late Mavis and Joseph "Joe" Tuggle. He was the youngest child and came from a large family with five...

Billie Jane Wilson

Billie Jane Wilson

Nov 13, 2022

Billie Jane Wilson, 91, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Oak Ridge in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on July 12, 1931, in Guthrie, KY, to the late Jimmy Melissa Francis Jane Brown Faulk and Ray Faulk. She was a cashier for A&P. She was a member of Grapevine Christian Church.

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Janet Louise Siavelis

Janet Louise Siavelis

Nov 13, 2022

Janet Louise Weingart Siavelis, 57, of of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her home.

She was born on February 18, 1965, in Chicago, IL, to  Chester Weingart and the late Yvonne Williams Weingart. She worked for the best employers in Madisonville, Eddie Byford and Larry Adcock at E & L Pets....

Van Brasher

Van Brasher

Nov 10, 2022

Gary Van Brasher, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 4, 1966, in Madisonville, KY, to Gene Brasher and the late Elizabeth Ann Hendrix Brasher. To know Van was to love him. He never met a stranger and was truly loved by...

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