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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Deloris Mae Brady

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

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

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.

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Candace Conrad

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

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

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

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

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

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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