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.

Eddie Beard

Eddie Beard

Aug 21, 2022

Edward "Eddie" Beard, Jr., 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 27, 1955, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mildred Cunningham Crabtree and Edward F. Beard, Sr. Eddie was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the...

Janice Faye Sharp

Janice Faye Sharp

Aug 20, 2022

Janice Faye Keown Sharp, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on September 14, 1944, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Chloe LeGrand Keown and Alvin Keown. She was of the Baptist Faith.

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

Barbara "Jeannie" Jean Stewart

Barbara "Jeannie" Jean Stewart

Aug 20, 2022

Barbara "Jeannie" Jean Stewart, 63, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her home.

She was born on May 4, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Barbara McGregor Hunt and Gene Hunt Jr. She was formerly employed as a CNA for twenty-four years at Baptist Health. She enjoyed reading her bible, listening...

Fred Conti

Fred Conti

Aug 19, 2022

Frederick "Fred" Conti, 86, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Arborwood Lodge in Wisconsin Rapids.

He was born on June 9, 1936, in Sharon, PA to the late Clara Rasielle Conti and Joseph L. Conti. Fred retired as vice president of sales at Landstar Ligon in Madisonville...

Clyde Slaton

Clyde Slaton

Aug 19, 2022

Richard Clyde Slaton, 94, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born on June 17, 1928 in Madisonville to the late Alma Clemons Slaton and Hollis Slaton. Clyde retired from Suburban Propane as a truck driver and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Madisonville. He enjoyed...

Joyce Ray

Joyce Ray

Aug 18, 2022

Anita Joyce Ray, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on April 30, 1941, in Madisonville to the late Lucy Irene Duncan Bruce and Jimmy Bruce. Joyce was retired after fifty years as a self employed housekeeper and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed...

Sharon "Big Dog" L. Tyson

Sharon "Big Dog" L. Tyson

Aug 18, 2022

Sharon "Big Dog" L. Tyson, 60, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on September 28, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Beverly Allison Tyson and Joseph Lee Tyson. She started her teaching career at Estill County School System and retired from the Hopkins...

Infant Landon Micah Melton

Infant Landon Micah Melton

Aug 18, 2022

Infant Landon Micah Melton, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Judy Melton and David Melton; great-grandfather, Roy Babb.

He is survived by his parents, Sarah Cooper Melton and Mike Melton; brothers, Kevin and Obadiah Melton; sisters, Chloee, Zoee,...

Keneda Ellis

Keneda Ellis

Aug 17, 2022

Keneda Weir Ellis, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at her home.

She was born on July 1, 1940, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Helen Tompkins Weir and Floyd Weir. She formerly worked at Madisonville Community College in the Business Office.

One of Keneda's main passions in life was...

Robert Gene Cornette

Robert Gene Cornette

Aug 14, 2022

Robert Gene Cornette, 86, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Madisonville had spent the last two years living with his son in South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Robert was born on September 28,...

Margaret Louise Branson

Margaret Louise Branson

Aug 10, 2022

Margaret Louise Wells Branson, 94, of Hanson, KY passed from this life into the glorious presence of Jesus on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on May 2, 1928, in Madisonville, KY to the late Johnny and Evelyn Wells. She married David Thomas Branson in 1948. She was an active...

Roger Lee Breedlove

Roger Lee Breedlove

Aug 9, 2022

Roger Lee Breedlove, 77, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on July 29, 1945, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Blanche Phillips Breedlove and Hubert J. Breedlove. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired after thirty...

Jon "Mike" Harrell

Jon "Mike" Harrell

Aug 9, 2022

Jon "Mike" Harrell, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 7, 1966, in Princeton, KY, to the late Elizabeth Teague Harrell and James M. Harrell, Sr. He was a self-employed carpenter. He loved fishing, hunting, and golfing. His greatest joy was spending...

Jackie Lee Fryar

Jackie Lee Fryar

Aug 6, 2022

Jackie Lee Fryar, 57, of Anton, KY passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville after a brief illness.

He was born on May 22, 1965, in Martinez, CA to the late Doris Jean Hinton Franklin and Jackie Don Fryar. Jackie was formerly employed at Fireline's Farm. He was an avid fan...

Robert Dees

Robert Dees

Aug 4, 2022

Robert Dees, 71, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Tradewater Health and Rehab Center in Dawson Springs.

He was born on January 9, 1951, in Cumberland, KY, to the late Louise Begley Luginbill and Donald Dees. He loved to whittle with wood and enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his...

Lynda Kay Crowe

Lynda Kay Crowe

Aug 3, 2022

Lynda "Lynnie" Kay Crowe, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home.

She was born May 12, 1949, in Missouri Valley, IA to the late Patricia Beck Deal and James Harvey Deal II. She retired from Bright Life Farms in Princeton, KY. She volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul and loved helping...

Barbara Carter

Barbara Carter

Aug 2, 2022

Barbara Ford Carter, 79, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY.

She was born May 24, 1943, in Providence, KY, to the late Monville Gertrude Hillard Ford and John Ford. She retired from General Electric in Madisonville, KY. She loved crafting, making flower arrangements and wreaths. Barbara was...

John Joseph Danhoff

John Joseph Danhoff

Jul 31, 2022

John Joseph Danhoff, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home.

He was born on January 3, 1956, in Oak Lawn, IL to John Lee Danhoff and the late Charlotte Corbin Danhoff. He was an auto mechanic at Parkway Ford. He loved motorcycles, working on cars, and enjoyed doing body work...

Hugh David Blue

Hugh David Blue

Jul 30, 2022

Hugh David Blue, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on February 24, 1931, in Slaughters, KY, to the late Rachel Carver Blue and Lynn Brasher Blue. He retired as a self-employed dozier operator and farmer, which both of those were his true passion....

Garland Wendell Back

Garland Wendell Back

Jul 26, 2022

Garland Wendell Back, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on January 6, 1941, in Mannington, KY, to the late Pauline Rogers Brown and Thomas Frank Back. Garland was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He formerly worked as a maintenance...

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