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.

William "Bill" Lawrence Mcgar

William "Bill" Lawrence Mcgar

Feb 17, 2022

William L. "Bill" (Whitey) McGar, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on September 30, 1945, in Earlington, KY, to the late Claudia Kistner McGar and William Clyde McGar. He loved NASCAR and fishing. Bill was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army.

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Billy E. Gibson

Billy E. Gibson

Feb 13, 2022

Billy E. Gibson, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born on January 8, 1950, in Hopkins County KY, to the late Hallie Hawkins Gibson and William Thomas Gibson. He retired after thirty-three and a half years as a coal miner with Dotiki Coal Mines. He enjoyed playing...

Esther Norma Duncan

Esther Norma Duncan

Feb 10, 2022

Esther Norma Duncan, 64, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at her home in Madisonville.

She was born on October 28, 1957, to the late Florence Elizabeth Payton Duncan and Omer Duncan. Esther was a Christian who is now at great peace and rest, away from the troubles of this world. She loved...

Margaret "Peggy" Phelan

Margaret "Peggy" Phelan

Feb 8, 2022

Peggy Phelan, 69, passed away at her home in Hanson, KY on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

She was born in Danville, KY on July 16, 1952 to the late Jim and Charlotte Heffernan. A mighty woman of God, Peggy served others and our Lord Jesus Christ to her fullest.

Survivors include her husband, Pete; daughter,...

Michael Wayne Wilkerson

Michael Wayne Wilkerson

Feb 6, 2022

Michael Wayne Wilkerson, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 7, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Nancy Scott Wilkerson and Charles Wilkerson. He was a Superintendent at Colonial P&M Coal Mines. He enjoyed his firearms, working in his yard, and...

Garland Lyle Stevenson

Garland Lyle Stevenson

Feb 6, 2022

Garland Lyle (G.L.) Stevenson, 76, of Hanson, KY passed away on February 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on March 27, 1945, in Hamilton County, Nebraska to the late Kathleen Lois Crawford Stevenson and Lyle Ray Stevenson. On February 28, 1965, while serving in the 101st Airborne Division,...

Rita Huddleston

Rita Huddleston

Feb 3, 2022

Rita Huddleston, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on October 30, 1942, in Pittsville, WI, to the late Mable Gavin Plasky and Barney Plasky. She worked at Speed Queen and York. She enjoyed her coffee, playing cards, and working crossword puzzles.

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Jerry Vaughn

Jerry Vaughn

Feb 1, 2022

Jerry Vaughn, 54, of Princeton, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

He was born on April 17, 1967, in Chicago, IL, to the late Judith Burns Vaughn and Junior Vaughn. Jerry loved music.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Katlyn Marie Gipson; brothers, Darryl Vaughn and...

Helen Tolliver

Helen Tolliver

Jan 31, 2022

Helen Cunningham Tolliver, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on July 30, 1969, in Madisonville, KY to the late Patricia Clark Cunningham Cope and Talmadge Cunningham. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved spending time with her family...

Skip Moore

Skip Moore

Jan 30, 2022

Garnett "Skip" Wesley Moore, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Ky.

He was born on April 12, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Anna Mae Harris Moore and Garnett Moss Moore. Skip graduated in 1957 from Nebo High School. After high school he joined...

Jerry Bowles

Jerry Bowles

Jan 29, 2022

Melvin "Jerry" Bowles, 78, of Nebo, KY passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Owensboro Regional Health.

He was born on June 27, 1943, in Madisonville, KY to the late Birdie Mae Sanderfur Bowles and Otho Bowles. He was the owner/operator of PeeWee Bait and Tackle. Jerry was a coal miner for many years and went...

Virginia Diane Cunningham

Virginia Diane Cunningham

Jan 29, 2022

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Virginia Diane Bruce Cunningham, 72, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 1:45 a.m. Saturday January 29, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Diane was born in Madisonville on February 22, 1949, to the late Hilda Rae Williams Bruce Gammon and John William "J.W." Bruce. She was a...

Elizabeth "Anne" Adams

Elizabeth "Anne" Adams

Jan 27, 2022

Elizabeth "Anne" Adams, 83, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Heartford House Hospice in Owensboro.

She was born on March 20, 1938, in Earlington, KY, to the late JoNell Moore Davis and Bill Watson. She was a mother, homemaker, and child caregiver. Anne enjoyed spending time with her family, her children,...

Rosemary Rice Brown

Rosemary Rice Brown

Jan 26, 2022

Rosemary Rice Brown, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home.

She was born on April 15, 1950, in Greenville, KY, to the late Louise Winters Watkins and Henry Grady Watkins. She was an LPN at Western State Hospital. She loved swimming, reading, crocheting, and working puzzles. Rosemary was of the...

Linda Lou Fronk

Linda Lou Fronk

Jan 24, 2022

Linda Lou Fronk, 70, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 20, 1951, in Covington, KY, to the late Bernice Parsons Fronk and Earl Fronk. She retired as a Human Resource Manager from Davis Stanley Consultants. She volunteered at the ASPCA and loved...

John Scott Lay

John Scott Lay

Jan 21, 2022

John Scott Lay, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born on February 18, 1938, in Georgetown, IL, to the late Gladys Goss Eison and John Frank. He was a proud United States Army veteran. He retired as a tool and die maker at Buckhorn. John loved dancing...

William "Bill" Michael Herbert

William "Bill" Michael Herbert

Jan 20, 2022

William "Bill" Michael Herbert, 59, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 20, 1962, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Alma Jean Pierce Riddle. Bill was the owner-operator of Co-op Towing. He enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, and water sports. Bill was of the...

Deborah Ann Chamberlain

Deborah Ann Chamberlain

Jan 15, 2022

Deborah Ann Chamberlain, 62, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at her home.

She was born on June 5, 1959, in Walton-Verona, KY, to the late Janett Crase Elam and Leo Kenton Burden. She enjoyed playing Facebook games, working word search puzzles, watching crime tv, and spending time with her family.

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Susan Christman

Susan Christman

Jan 14, 2022

Susan Christman, 70, of White Plains, KY passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on March 17, 1951, in Columbus, OH, to the late Mary Petty McGinnis and Lawrence McGinnis. She loved playing bingo, sewing and quilting, and watching her "stories" soap operas.

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John Delord

John Delord

Jan 14, 2022

John Delord, 70, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 5, 1951, in Bordeaux France to the late Marthe Chaise. John served in the Military Police with the French Army. He enjoyed antiquing, gardening, traveling, shopping, and absolutely loved his home. He loved...

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