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.
Douglas Winston Blanchard
Jan 14, 2022
Douglas Winston Blanchard, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on March 5, 1944, in Beulah, KY to the late Alice Kirkwood Blanchard and Paul Blanchard. He was a proud United States Army Veteran. Douglas worked at Whirlpool, was a self-employed truck driver, and...
Bessie Adams Gibson
Jan 12, 2022
Bessie Adams Gibson, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her home.
She was born on July 7, 1935, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Clara Bryant Adams and Robert Adams. She enjoyed gardening and loved being creative with food preparation. She attended Grapevine Holiness Church.
In addition to her...
Dennis Keith Downey
Jan 11, 2022
Dennis Keith Downey, 65, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He was born March 25, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Grace Burden Downey and Alvin Downey, Jr. He was retired. He loved his lake crew, fishing, playing cards, and watching UK Football and Basketball. Dennis was...
Ruth Marie Carter
Jan 9, 2022
Ruth Marie Kelley Carter, 76, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Hillside Center in Madisonville, KY.
She was born on July 7, 1945, in Madisonville, KY to the late Hattie Lee Garrett Kelley and Willie Tilton Kelley. She enjoyed reading, watching wrestling, and working puzzles.
In addition to her...
Daniel Dailey
Jan 6, 2022
Daniel Dailey, 67, of Dixon, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Red Banks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.
He was born on June 20, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to the late Bernice I. Long Dailey and William Clarence Dailey. He loved farming, mowing yards, loved riding in the fields and watching the crops grow....
Teddy Campbell
Jan 4, 2022
Teddy Campbell, 74, of Sebree, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Newburgh in Newburgh, IN.
He was born on February 13, 1947, in Graham, KY, to the late Pauline Rose Campbell and William Campbell. Teddy was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He loved his dream car, a 30 th...
Bettie Ann Jagoe
Jan 3, 2022
Bettie Ann Huddleston Jagoe, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home.
She was born on May 11, 1947, in Madisonville, KY to the late Frances Hunt Huddleston and Chester Huddleston. She loved shopping and spending time with family and friends. Bettie Ann was a member of Greater Lighthouse Church.
...Sue Ellen Barnett
Jan 3, 2022
Sue Ellen Villines Barnett, 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home.
She was born on December 30, 1934 in Hanson, KY to the late Lula Oakley Villines and William Villines. Sue retired as a nurse aide from Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with...
Bishop Henry Dale Cook
Jan 1, 2022
Bishop Henry Dale Cook, 78, of Madisonville, KY was born on June 7, 1943, to Henry Erskin Cook and Ruby Irene Cook in Caruthersville, MO. He passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home. He married his lifelong sweetheart Anna Fay Campbell on December 9, 1961.
Henry received the Holy Ghost on April...
Mary Truckey
Jan 1, 2022
Mary E. Truckey, 54, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her home.
She was born on November 26, 1967 in Hammond, IN to the late Mary Joan Truckey and James Truckey. Mary was an animal lover and truly loved her pets.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Ronald "Butch" Dee Oglesby
Dec 31, 2021
Ronald Dee "Butch" Oglesby, 75, an Earlington, KY native and current resident of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He was born January 30, 1946, in Madisonville, KY to the late Carlon Hunt Oglesby and Ruby Dell "R.D." Oglesby. Butch loved and cherished his family and...
Haryl Breman Vandiver
Dec 25, 2021
Haryl Breman Vandiver, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He, and his twin brother Daryl, were born on June 19, 1940, in White City, near Morton's Gap, KY, to the late Myrtie Marie Lantrip Vandiver and Elbert Bailey Vandiver. He graduated in 1959 from South Hopkins High School....
Roger Doyle Lutz
Dec 22, 2021
Roger Doyle Lutz, 66, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.
He was born on October 7, 1955, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Dorothy Clayton Lutz and Lonnie Lutz. He was an assistant professor at Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Roger was an avid Green Bay Packers fan,...
Larry Wayne Short
Dec 20, 2021
Larry Wayne Short, 56, of Providence, KY, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on November 21, 1965, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Janice Teague and William Herschel Short. He was a self-employed auto body technician. Larry loved cooking and his passion was working on and...
Roger L. Thorpe
Dec 18, 2021
Roger L. Thorpe, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home.
He was born on September 23, 1954, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ruth Eli Thorpe and R.L. "Rube" Thorpe. Roger was a retired face boss with Peabody Coal Company. He loved camping and watching westerns and old war movies....
Larry Wayne Chamberlain
Dec 18, 2021
Larry "Pappy" Wayne Chamberlain, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home.
He was born on March 20, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Regina Hanna Chamberlain and Finis Chamberlain. Larry was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. Singing karaoke was his absolute favorite hobby. He also...
Linda Williams
Dec 16, 2021
Linda Kemble Williams, 74, of White Plains, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her home.
She was born on October 20, 1947, to the late Betty Marks Johnston and David Kemble. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, spending time with her family, and playing with her Yorkie, Sassy Mae.
In addition to her parents,...
Clara "Dean" Willadean Davis
Dec 16, 2021
Clara "Dean" Willadean Epley Davis, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
She was born on September 20, 1932 in Madisonville to the late Ethel Sneed Epley and William David Joseph Epley. She was devoted to God and lived her life in His service, she was...
David Thomas Branson
Dec 15, 2021
David Thomas Branson, 93, of Hanson, KY passed from this life into the glorious presence of Jesus on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on March 30, 1928, in Hanson, KY to the late David W. and Zala Branson. He was an active member of...
Judith "Judy" Karen Melton
Dec 15, 2021
Judith "Judy" Karen Melton, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville, KY.
She was born on December 17, 1942, in Manitou, KY, to the late Hazel Ferguson Buchanan and Morton Buchanan. Judy was formerly the owner/operator of Silhouette Salon and was also a secretary for Dr. Cole's office. She...
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