Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madisonville, KY.
The obituaries in the Madisonville, KY area 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.
Leo E. Wirthlin
Nov 10, 2022
Leo E. Wirthlin, 61, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.
He was born on July 3, 1961, in Los Angeles, CA, to Dorothy J. Roland and the late Leo E. Wirthlin, Sr. Leo was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as...
Zachary Turner Higgins
Nov 9, 2022
Zachary Turner Higgins, 30, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Hanson, KY.
He was born on November 25, 1991, in Madisonville, KY, to Doug and Sherry Bennett Higgins. He attended Murray State University. Zachary loved the outdoors and gardening. He was a member of Hanson United Methodist Church and was employed with...
Larry Douglas Cunningham
Nov 6, 2022
Larry Douglas Cunningham, 73, of Madisonville KY, passed away on November 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Larry Cunningham was born April 15, 1949, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Montie Bee Clayton Cunningham and Hughston McCleon Cunningham Sr. Larry was welcomed home by three half siblings, William David Cunningham, Willadean Louise Cunningham, Hughston McCleon,...
Clara Mae Brinkley
Nov 3, 2022
Clara Mae Brinkley, 88, of Madisonville, KY, entered eternal rest November 3, 2022, at her home with her loving husband, Bill, at her side.
Clara Mae was born on April 12, 1934, in Tolu, KY, to the late Della Mae Turner Nation and William Earl "Timmy" Nation. Clara Mae retired as a bookkeeper for National Health on...
Marvine Lowery
Oct 29, 2022
Marvine Lowery, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on October 11, 1930, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lena Carter and Ed Carter. She was employed with the Hopkins County Board of Education where she worked in Food Services at Jesse Stuart Elementary....
John Thomas Phebus
Oct 23, 2022
John Thomas Phebus, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He was born on July 1, 1935, in Mt. Carmel, IL, to the late Gail Wilbur and Mary Melissa Rice Phebus. He worked selling beauty supplies at Guess Beauty Supply for years and always worked two jobs while raising...
Trudy Ann Ezell
Oct 23, 2022
Trudy Ann Ezell, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
She was born on October 14, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Pauline Francis Tanner Dawson and Albert Elvis Dawson. She enjoyed crocheting and painting. Trudy was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents,...
James Whitmer
Oct 20, 2022
James Whitmer, 60, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on May 14, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Bonnie Castile Whitmer and William "Bill" Whitmer. He was formerly employed by Trace Industries and Bill Whitmer Lawn Mower Repairs. He loved music, played...
Tony Martin Lowe
Oct 20, 2022
Tony Martin Lowe, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on June 9, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Marvine Marks Lowe and Curtis Lowe. He retired as a coal miner from Peabody Coal Mines. He loved watching tv, treasure hunting, and spending...
Ronnie Eugene Cunningham
Oct 19, 2022
Ronnie Eugene Cunningham, 75, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home.
He was born on September 8, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Goldie Taylor Cunningham and Elby Cunningham. He was formerly employed with Fies II coal mines as an electrician and also Goodyear. He loved deer hunting, reloading bullets,...
Charles "Chuck" Wayne Phillips
Oct 19, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Wayne Phillips, 49, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on December 11, 1972, in Hanson, KY, to the late Peggy Sue Austin Phillips and Billy Phillips. He was an avid UK Basketball fan and loved spending time with his family.
...Deloris Mae Brady
Oct 18, 2022
Deloris Mae Brady, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on August 18, 1945, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ura Villines Critser and William Critser. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved her dog, Zeus.
In addition to her...
Infant Scott Michael Wells Jr
Oct 17, 2022
Infant Scott Michael Wells, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY.
He is survived by his parents, Scott Wells and Shannon Sparks-Wells of Hanson, KY; grandparents, Billy and Betty Wells of Hanson and James and Cheryl Sparks of Madisonville, KY; and many loving special family members and friends.
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Wendell Franklin
Oct 12, 2022
Wendell Glenn Franklin, 75, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY.
He was born on March 10, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Gladys Vincent Franklin and Owen R. Franklin. He was formerly an electrician with IBEW. Wendell loved hunting, fishing, and everything outdoors.
...Candace Conrad
Oct 12, 2022
Candace Conrad, 26, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at her home.
She was born on February 23, 1996, in Greenville, KY, to Kirk Conrad and the late Freda Hedges Conrad. She enjoyed playing basketball, swimming, and listening to music. Candace attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Survivors include...
Carolyn Johnson
Oct 9, 2022
Carolyn Mae Rector Johnson, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
She was born on April 5, 1945, in Nortonville, KY, to the late Allie Mae Mason Rector and Leamon O. Rector. She loved cooking, singing, playing the piano and guitar, and taking care of other's children.
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Kenneth Ray Quillen
Oct 5, 2022
Kenneth Ray Quillen, 71, of St. Charles, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He was born on May 5, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lee Omia Blanchard Quillen and Lon James Quillen. He was formerly employed as a concrete finisher with Local 692. He...
James Richard Kerns
Oct 4, 2022
James Richard Kerns, 63, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2022, at Linda E. White Hospice House Deaconess in Evansville, IN.
He was born on September 1, 1959, in Oakland, CA, to the late Joyce Chance Kerns and Perry Melvin Kerns. James was a proud retired United States Army Veteran serving in Desert Storm,...
Naomi Gibson
Oct 4, 2022
Naomi Ruth Gibson, 82, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her home.
She was born on July 29, 1940, in Nortonville, KY to the late Sylvester "Vessie" Moseley Gibson and John Sandy Gibson. She worked as a brazzer at York, Inc. She loved fishing, bird watching, mowing, and her dogs. Naomi was...
James Gregory Payne
Oct 3, 2022
James Gregory Payne, 55, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home.
He was born January 23, 1967, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Shirley Knapp Payne and James Payne. He was formerly employed as a production worker at Tyson. Greg was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was...
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