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.

Robert "Dick" Richard Mabrey Jr.

Robert "Dick" Richard Mabrey Jr.

May 22, 2022

Robert Richard "Dick" Mabrey, Jr., 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home.

He was born on April 1, 1942, in Aetnaville, KY, to the late Mary Thomas Tierney Mabrey and Robert Richard Mabrey, Sr. He worked for himself on many endeavors before retiering from the insurance business. Dick loved his...

Marilyn Fulkerson

Marilyn Fulkerson

May 20, 2022

Marilyn Smith Fulkerson, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at her home.

She was born on May 29, 1935, in Rumsey, KY to the late Evelyn Markwell Smith and Reginald Smith. Marilyn was formerly the director of the Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County and was a member of Christ the King...

Steven Christian

Steven Christian

May 15, 2022

Steven Christian, 66, of Providence, KY passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.

He was born on December 2, 1955, in Louisville, KY, to the late Patsy Jean Whiteside Christian and Eugene Carlton Christian. He was the former owner and operator of Christian Body Shop in Louisville. Steven...

Wanna Joyce Parish

Wanna Joyce Parish

May 12, 2022

Wanna Joyce Poole Parish, 87, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

Wanna was born on August 26, 1934, in Manitou to the late Lorena Poole Collins and Leslie Collins. She formerly worked at Enro Shirt Factory as a seamstress, Carhart and worked for the Hopkins County...

Grethel Harris

Grethel Harris

May 11, 2022

Grethel Harris, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

She was born on October 2, 1942, in Wilsondale, WV, to the late Hazel Brewer Marcum and Ked Marcum, Sr. She worked at York and Speed Queen as a machine operator. She loved to go bowling, go...

Alexander Galben

Alexander Galben

May 10, 2022

Alexander Galben, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his home.

Alexander was born on May 1, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Deloris Villa Gomez Galben and Alexander Galben. He was a proud highly decorated retired veteran of the United States Army and served during Vietnam. He enjoyed yard...

Jeanette Stills

Jeanette Stills

May 6, 2022

Beth Jeanette Stills, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Hillside Center in Madisonville.

Jeanette was born on November 27, 1935, in Hanson, KY, to the late Mattie Rae Hughes McCormick and Noah Herschel McCormick. She worked at Watsons Department Store. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, and loved going to the casino....

Dawn Hancock

Dawn Hancock

May 1, 2022

Dawn Hancock, 49, of Hopkinsville, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Tristar Summit Medical in Nashville, TN.

She was born December 10, 1972, in Paducah, KY to Linda Staton Leek and the late Jeff Leek, Sr. She loved cooking and listening to Christian music. Dawn was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include...

Trenton Miller

Trenton Miller

Apr 29, 2022

Charles "Trenton" Miller, 20, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.

He was born on August 16, 2001, to Vanessa Tapp Miller and Robert Miller. He was a coal miner at Riverview Alliance Coal and formerly worked at Ronald Johnson & Associates. Trenton graduated in 2019 from Webster County High School where he played...

Florine Goodman

Florine Goodman

Apr 27, 2022

Florine Goodman, 95, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on February 27, 1927, in Hanson, KY, to the late Tina Mae Herron DeMoss and Ted DeMoss. She was a homemaker. Florine loved singing, gardening, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Eddie Phelps

Eddie Phelps

Apr 23, 2022

Eddie Phelps, 56, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on January 19, 1966, in Benton, KY, to the late Eva Nell Edmonson Phelps and Marvin Phelps. He was a tire tech at Wal-Mart. Eddie loved fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.

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Harold Toney

Harold Toney

Apr 21, 2022

Harold R. Toney Jr., 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1951, in Corpus Christi, TX, to the late Agnes Pauline Jones Toney and Harold Rudolph Toney, Sr. He retired after thirty-five years as a C.P.A. from Alexander, Toney, and Knight, PLLC. He was...

Bernice Stephens

Bernice Stephens

Apr 20, 2022

Bernice Stephens, 88, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2022, at Hillside Center in Madisonville.

She was born on March 7, 1934, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to the late Ethyl Beacom and Gordon T. Beacom. She has always loved going to church and helping others in need. Bernice was a member of Christian...

Nancy Dobbins

Nancy Dobbins

Apr 19, 2022

Nancy Dobbins, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at her home.

She was born on October 3, 1954, in Fairbury, IL, to the late Jeannie Six Parker and Lyle Amos Parker. She was an assistant manager at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed watching T.V. and spending time with her grandchildren. Nancy was of the...

Dora Coon

Dora Coon

Apr 17, 2022

Dora Coon, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on June 15, 1934, in Union City, TN, to the late Aslee Stockton Jones and Bert Jones. Dora was a beautician at Innovations Hair Design in Wheaton, IL. She loved antiquing and designing watch...

Mary Lyon

Mary Lyon

Apr 13, 2022

Mary Lyon, 91, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on July 21, 1930, in Beulah, KY, to the late Goldie Summers Lyon and Perry Lyon. Mary was a waitress at many restaurants, a self-employed childcare provider, and also worked at Regional Medical Center. She...

Linda June Pendley

Linda June Pendley

Apr 11, 2022

Linda June Brackett Pendley, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on September 24, 1941, in St. Charles, KY, to the late Edna Franklin Brackett and Leamon Brackett. She loved UK Basketball, playing slots at the casino, and taking trips to the Smokey Mountains....

Flora Marie Brown

Flora Marie Brown

Apr 10, 2022

Flora Marie Brown, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on September 13, 1927, in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Ruby Chambliss Chappell and John Chappell. She retired from the state of Kentucky. Flora loved reading her bible, quilting, working word search books,...

Doris Alyea

Doris Alyea

Apr 9, 2022

Doris Nourse Alyea of Huntington Beach, CA passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1940 in Madisonville, KY to the late Frank James Nourse and Bethel Cavanah Nourse, Doris spent her last years alternating between her homes in California and Arizona. As an organist and pianist, her passions were classical music along with choral music....

Sharon Osburn Gibson

Sharon Osburn Gibson

Apr 6, 2022

Sharon Osburn Gibson, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 8, 1951, in Madisonville to the late Tina Pearl Ford Osburn and John Lee Osburn. She retired from Medical Records at Baptist Health in Madisonville. She loved reading and doing needlepoint. Sharon...

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