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.

Joann Hatcher Ashby

Joann Hatcher Ashby

Mar 30, 2022

Joann Hatcher Ashby, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on October 11, 1934, in Blytheville, AR, to the late Ada Smith Hatcher and John Hatcher. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville. She loved spending time with...

Bobby Lee Stanley

Bobby Lee Stanley

Mar 24, 2022

Bobby Lee Stanley, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home.

He was born on February 28, 1937, in White Plains, KY to the late Essie Stanley and Willie Stanley. He was lovingly known as "Daddy Bob" to the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others. Bobby was an insurance agent for Life...

Reba Noffsinger Hicklin

Reba Noffsinger Hicklin

Mar 23, 2022

Reba Noffsinger Hicklin, 78, of Bowling Green, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

She was born on July 22, 1943, in Graham, KY, to the late Mattie Marietta Koon Noffsinger and Thomas Clemon Noffsinger, Sr.

Survivors include her husband of...

Jerome S. Lecornu

Jerome S. Lecornu

Mar 22, 2022

Jerome S. LeCornu, 72, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Louisville Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was born on March 4, 1950, in Rock Island, IL to the late William LeCornu and Gloria Miller LeCornu. He retired from ANR Pipeline Company after twenty-eight years. He enjoyed fishing, boating, Chicago Bear...

Earl Wayne Hall

Earl Wayne Hall

Mar 16, 2022

Earl Wayne Hall, 57, of Madisonville, KY Passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Earl was born on February 13, 1965, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Emmett Earl Hall and Pearl Castile Hall. Earl enjoyed cooking and planting flowers and spent much of his time working in the food service or greenhouse business. He loved God...

Linda Lee Kirk

Linda Lee Kirk

Mar 13, 2022

Linda Lee Kirk, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Oak Ridge Senior Living Community in Madisonville.

She was born on July 28, 1929, in Marion, KY, to the late Barbara Bryant Travis and Corbitt Travis. Linda retired from Hopkins County Schools, where she worked in food service for forty-three years. She...

J.D. Hill

J.D. Hill

Mar 12, 2022

James "J.D." Douglas Hill, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born on September 11, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucille Fowler Hill and Allie Floyd Hill. He enjoyed tennis, golf, fishing, and hunting. J.D. was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church.

Survivors include...

Don Buffington

Don Buffington

Mar 12, 2022

Donald Lee Buffington, 91, was born on March 29, 1930 in Birch Tree, MO to William Lee Buffington and Julia Inez Hurst Buffington, the second of their four children. They and one sibling Earlene "Jerri Gaa" preceded him in death.

As a young boy his family moved to Madisonville, KY. He attended Seminary School and graduated from...

Eugene Forker

Eugene Forker

Mar 10, 2022

Allen Eugene Forker, Sr., 85, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born on November 18, 1936, in Onton, KY, to the late Della Forker and Arthur Forker. He retired from American Mine Tool as a machine operator. He loved watching wrestling at live events and on the television...

Daniel Martin Leeper

Daniel Martin Leeper

Mar 9, 2022

Daniel Martin Leeper, 74, of Jasper, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

He was born on December 26, 1947, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Anne Elizabeth Howard Leeper and Frank Martin Leeper. He was a retired financial adviser for LPL Financial. Daniel was a proud veteran...

Keith Michael Boyd

Keith Michael Boyd

Mar 7, 2022

Keith Michael Boyd, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on July 23, 1941, in Lebanon, NH to the late Gertrude Lambert Boyd and James Thomas Boyd. He was the Maintenance Director at BFA High School. Keith enjoyed playing golf and loved spending time...

Christa Elfride Maria Milum

Christa Elfride Maria Milum

Mar 6, 2022

Christa Elfride Maria Funk Milum, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on December 20, 1934, in Mannheim, Germany, to the late Helene Funk and Max Funk. She retired from G.E. as a machine operator. She loved to order from Publishers Clearing House. Christa...

Homer Brown

Homer Brown

Mar 4, 2022

Homer Brown, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at his home.

He was born on October 31, 1931, in Henderson, KY, to the late Margaret West Brown and Lloyd Brown. Homer was the owner/operator of Homer F. Brown Insurance Company. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served...

Kevin Gamblin

Kevin Gamblin

Mar 2, 2022

Kevin Gamblin, 54, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born on October 3, 1967, in Madisonville, KY, to Barbara Hargrove Gamblin of Madisonville and the late Louis "Bob" Gamblin. He was a foreman for Envision Contractors. Kevin loved playing the drums. To say that he...

Patsy Ann Rickard

Patsy Ann Rickard

Feb 28, 2022

Patsy Ann Love Rickard, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on May 29, 1954, in Hanson, KY to Marie Majors Love and the late James E. Love. She worked as a machine operator at Carhartt and IAC. She loved singing and spending time...

Darrell Bruce

Darrell Bruce

Feb 26, 2022

Darrell Bruce, 65, of Utica, KY went to be home with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Owensboro Health.

He was born March 11, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hilda Rae Williams Bruce Gammon and John William "J.W." Bruce. He enjoyed going to flea markets, his animals, and spending time with his...

Billy Devine

Billy Devine

Feb 24, 2022

Billy Devine, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

He was born on July 19, 1946 in Madisonville to the late Minnie Proctor Devine and Willie Henry Devine. Billy was a self employed construction worker and was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved all sports...

Kenneth Lee Smith

Kenneth Lee Smith

Feb 24, 2022

Kenneth Lee Smith, 61, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Kenneth was born on January 20, 1961, in Meade County, SD, to the late Harold Edwin Smith and Evelyn Elaine Jarrell Smith.

Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Army, which he severed...

Dr. Bob Morrison

Dr. Bob Morrison

Feb 22, 2022

Dr. Robert Walter Morrison, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home.

He was born on March 3, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to the late Betty Kitzer Morrison and Lawrence "Dutch" Morrison. Dr. Bob pastored many churches over his life including Grapevine Baptist Church in Madisonville, where he was also a...

Etta Jean Jackson

Etta Jean Jackson

Feb 19, 2022

Etta Jean Phipps Jackson, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Hillside Center in Madisonville.

She was born on November 17, 1938 in Slaughters, KY to the late Laura Lee Turley Phipps and Ralph Henry Phipps. Etta was a member of Madisonville First Assembly of God and she taught Sunday school at...

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