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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Sue Ellen Barnett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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