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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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