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.

Tera Renea Holmes

Tera Renea Holmes

Jul 25, 2022

Tera Renea Holmes, 46, of Sebree, KY, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022.

She was born on January 2, 1976, in Madisonville, KY, to Larence Holmes and the late Martha Tompkins Holmes. She loved mudding, fishing, and all water sports. Tera was of the Christian faith.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Donna Hazel Godwin

Donna Hazel Godwin

Jul 25, 2022

Donna Hazel Godwin, 74, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on May 9, 1948, in Dayton OH, to the late Eva Johnson Barrett and William "Bill" Barrett. She was a supervisor over housekeeping at Brighton Cornerstone. She loved gardening, traveling, and dancing. Donna...

Betty Jean Mcgar

Betty Jean Mcgar

Jul 22, 2022

Betty Jean McGar, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on April 9, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Pearl Mable Brown Weaver and Grady Thomas Weaver, Sr. She worked at Woolworths from 1969 to 1975. She was a self-employed caregiver and housekeeper....

Linda Devona Smith

Linda Devona Smith

Jul 21, 2022

Linda Devona Smith, 73, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on February 28, 1949, in Dalton, KY, to the late Elaine Barton and Jack Barton. She was a retired CNA at Regional Medical Center. She loved her dog, Marie Leveau. Her biggest joy was spending time...

Johnny Jones

Johnny Jones

Jul 17, 2022

Johnny Jones, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 11, 1935, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Bonnie Clark Jones and James Thomas Jones, Sr. Johnny was a proud United States Army veteran and retired from UPS as a driver. He loved...

Paul R. Marks

Paul R. Marks

Jul 15, 2022

Paul R. Marks, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on May 9, 1941, in Madisonville to the late Ethel Allen Marks and Henry Marks. Paul was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly employed at Dr. Pepper Bottling Company as a route...

Hannah Nicole Gibson

Hannah Nicole Gibson

Jul 15, 2022

Hannah Nicole Gibson, 20, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 8, 2002, in Henderson, KY, to Nicole Jones Gibson and Jerry Gibson, Jr. She was a self-employed caregiver. Hannah loved kayaking, was very intrigued by the solar system, and loved cats. Her...

Shirlene Gilliam

Shirlene Gilliam

Jul 14, 2022

Shirlene Gilliam, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her home.

She was born on August 21, 1938, in Lewisburg, KY, to the late Velma Whitson Gorrell and Otha Brigance. She enjoyed junking for yard art and absolutely loved her cats. Shirlene was of the Christian faith.

In addition to...

Jordan Baldwin

Jordan Baldwin

Jul 7, 2022

James Jordan Baldwin, 38, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 22, 1984, in Henderson, KY, to Carol Gill Baldwin and Dr. Dan Baldwin. He was a shop assistant at the Auto Spa in Madisonville. Jordan loved sports and was known as a...

Michael Allan Slaton

Michael Allan Slaton

Jul 2, 2022

Michael Allan Slaton, 70, passed away with his daughter by his side on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on March 13, 1952, in Mishawaka, IN to the late William Slaton and Dorothy Harris Slaton. He coached football for many years at the local middle and high schools. His...

Stephen Johnston

Stephen Johnston

Jul 1, 2022

Stephen Johnston, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at St. Vincent in Evansville, IN.

He was born on January 31, 1947, in Dalton, KY, to the late Freda Dempsey Johnston and Clarence Johnston. Stephen was a dispatcher for Ligon Specialized Haulers, Ligon Landstar, and Thomas Heavy Haul. He was the primary owner...

Carroll M. Cunningham

Carroll M. Cunningham

Jun 24, 2022

Carroll M. Cunningham, 75, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on October 30, 1946, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Wanda Lee Loney Lemke. He enjoyed watching TV, drinking coffee, doing word search puzzles, eating, and his greatest love was chocolate. Carroll...

Sandra Kay Miller

Sandra Kay Miller

Jun 16, 2022

Sandra Kay Miller, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on December 17, 1943, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Pauline Francis Tanner Dawson and Albert Elvis Dawson. She worked at Enro Shirt Factory, owner operator of the Crow's Nest, and a homemaker...

Barbara Lou Hollis

Barbara Lou Hollis

Jun 15, 2022

Barbara Lou Hollis, 75, of Madisonville, KY, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her home.

She was born on February 7, 1947, in Charleston, Hopkins County, KY to the late Audray Rex (1985) and Loella Chappell Kingery (1981). She attended Charleston School until tenth grade and graduated from West Hopkins...

Hilda Kirkwood

Hilda Kirkwood

Jun 13, 2022

Hilda Cunningham Kirkwood, 97, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 1, 1925, in Nebo, KY, to the late Annie Prince Cunningham and Mich Cunningham. She was known for her delicious pies and loved to go walking. Hilda was a member of Praise...

Freda Conrad

Freda Conrad

Jun 11, 2022

Freda Cheryl Hedges Conrad, 54, of Madisonville KY went to her eternal home to join her other loved ones already there on June 11, 2022.

Freda was born on Friday, August 4,1967, in Augsburg, Germany to Clifford O'Neal and the late Shirley Ann Haley Hedges. Freda grew up as one of two biological children in her parents...

Shirley Ann Glaysbrook

Shirley Ann Glaysbrook

Jun 9, 2022

Shirley Ann Glaysbrook, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her home.

She was born on June 17, 1935 in Mortons Gap, KY, to the late Lucille Fletcher Stanley and Lewis Stanley. She collected angels and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was taken care of by her beloved grandson, Caleb...

John "Tazzy" Burden

John "Tazzy" Burden

Jun 6, 2022

John "Tazzy" Burden, 50, of Providence, KY, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

John was born on December 20, 1971, in Madisonville, KY, to Polly Stevens Burden and the late John E. Burden. He loved music, watching game shows, and NASCAR. Years ago, John enjoyed playing C.B. tag with his...

Elgie Wayne Starks

Elgie Wayne Starks

May 26, 2022

Elgie Wayne Starks, 51, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his home.

He was born on February 4, 1971, in Madisonville, KY, to Rosemary Holmes Starks and the late Terry Wayne Starks, Sr. He was employed with the Hopkins County Board of Education as a custodian and was a member of Faith...

Daxxton Vearein Scott Legrand

Daxxton Vearein Scott Legrand

May 22, 2022

Baby Daxxton Vearein Scott LeGrand passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Boyd; great-grandparents, Donna Boyd and Bobby Boyd; and great-grandfather, Ronald Puckett.

Survivors include his parents, Brittany Boyd and father, Edward LeGrand, both of Madisonville; grandmother, Crystal Boyd of...

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