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 Wayne Friend

Robert Wayne Friend

Dec 9, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Friend, 54, of Hanson, KY passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 6, 1967 in Layfayette, IN to Luayne Pitts Pingleton and the late Robert Malcom Friend. Bobby was employed with Hibbs Electric in Madisonville and was a member of Pritchett's Chapel. He enjoyed fishing and...

Steven Patterson

Steven Patterson

Dec 8, 2021

Steven D. Patterson, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home.

He was born on October 30, 1950, in Earlington, KY, to Mabel Smith Patterson and the late Dillard "D.T." Patterson. Steven was a proud United States Army veteran and a bronze star and purple heart recipient. He was a coal...

Marvin Lee Teague

Marvin Lee Teague

Dec 7, 2021

Marvin Lee Teague, 68, of Providence, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was born on June 4, 1953, in Providence, KY, to the late Gladys Hess Teague and Raybert Teague. He was a self-employed landscaper and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Marvin was of the Baptist faith.

In addition...

Joyce "Joy" Knox

Joyce "Joy" Knox

Dec 7, 2021

Joyce "Joy" Knox, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on February 26, 1954, in Madisonville, KY to the late Mildred M. Knox and William "Bill" Knox. Joy was an office assistant at Kentucky Lottery Corporation for many years. She enjoyed her work and making...

Katherine Sue Melton

Katherine Sue Melton

Dec 7, 2021

Katherine Sue Melton, 90, of Madisonville, KY went to receive her heavenly rewards on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on February 4, 1931, in Nebo, KY, to the late William Bracie Joyner and Versa Ruth Dixon Joyner. She was a member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church....

Cleatus Gordon Foster Jr.

Cleatus Gordon Foster Jr.

Dec 6, 2021

Cleatus Gordon Foster Jr., 71, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

Cleatus was born on July 23, 1950, in New Albany, IN to Julia Wicks Foster and the late Cleatus Gordon Foster, Sr. He worked at Toyota in Fremont,CA, as a group leader. He was a...

Peggy Sue Phillips

Peggy Sue Phillips

Dec 5, 2021

Peggy Sue Austin Phillips, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 8, 1940, to the late Geneva Dockery Austin and Clarence Austin. She was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Leonard Harold Bradshaw

Leonard Harold Bradshaw

Dec 5, 2021

Pastor Leonard Harold Bradshaw, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home.

He was born on February 10, 1935, in Fairdealing, MO, to the late Hattie Sisk Bradshaw and Barney Samuel Bradshaw. He worked at Speed Queen for twelve years. He was a United States Navy veteran....

Wesley "Wes" Griffin Heffington Iii

Wesley "Wes" Griffin Heffington Iii

Dec 3, 2021

Wesley "Wes" Griffin Heffington III, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on February 22, 1945, in Evansville IN, to the late Linnie Edna Mays Heffington and Wesley "Junior" Heffington. Wes was a proud United States Navy veteran. He worked in the coal mines,...

Mary Copas Carney

Mary Copas Carney

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Copas Carney, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at her home in Madisonville, KY of natural causes.

She was born on February 12, 1933, in Texarkana, TX, to the late Florence and James "Hubbard" Kinney, of Texarkana. She lived in Phoenix, AZ, for fifty years before moving to Madisonville. Mary was...

Carol Ligon Lewis

Carol Ligon Lewis

Nov 30, 2021

Carol Ligon Lewis, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on July 25, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Glenda Woods Young and Colonel C.K. Bob Young. She loved her cats and kittens, roller skating, traveling, and riding motorcycles. Carol retired as President of Ligon...

Kimberly Renee Adams

Kimberly Renee Adams

Nov 27, 2021

Kimberly Renee Holmes Adams, 47, of Hanson, KY gained her wings on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on June 13, 1974, in Madisonville, KY, to Glenda Holmes and Andrew Holmes, Sr. Kimberly worked at Dr. Haag Dentistry. She enjoyed campfires, the outdoors, golf cart and four-wheeler riding....

Dorothy Minton Rhye

Dorothy Minton Rhye

Nov 21, 2021

Dorothy Minton Rhye, 79, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born on September 9, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lillie Mae Green Minton and James Henry Minton. She enjoyed word search puzzles and sewing. Dorothy was a member of Sanctuary Church.

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Infant Kyren Amir Mason

Infant Kyren Amir Mason

Nov 20, 2021

Infant Kyren Amir Mason went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Monica Stafford and Alan Mason, and his maternal grandmother, Tracy Davis.

Kyren is survived by his mother, Cashara Civils; his father, Korey Mason; his maternal grandfather,...

Timothy Hawley

Timothy Hawley

Nov 17, 2021

Timothy Hawley, 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home.

He was born on July 27, 1961, in Coldwater, MI, to the late Ardith Wade Hawley and Chuck Hawley. Timothy was a chef for Boyne Mountain in Boyne City, MI. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, making cribbage boards, and riding his motorcycle. He...

Timmy Ray Tapp

Timmy Ray Tapp

Nov 15, 2021

Timmy Ray Tapp, 62, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home.

He was born on February 24, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ester Polley Tapp and Charles Edward Tapp. He was formerly a heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal and also worked for the Hopkins...

Dr. Jim L. Childs

Dr. Jim L. Childs

Nov 14, 2021

Dr. Jim L. Childs, 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was born on February 21, 1950, in Camden, TN, to the late Rowena Rollins Caplan and Michael Caplan. He was an author, gun enthusiast, and loved motorcycle riding. Jim was a proud veteran of the...

Wanda Knight

Wanda Knight

Nov 13, 2021

Wanda Duncan Knight, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born on April 1, 1947, in Poole Town, KY, to the late Luella Hayden Duncan and Oather Duncan, Sr. Wanda was a self-employed cosmetologist, a former employee of GE in Madisonville, and...

Letha Baize

Letha Baize

Nov 12, 2021

Letha Lee Baize, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.

She was born on April 18, 1938 in Mortons Gap, KY to the late Sophia Page Lee and Thomas Elvie Lee. Letha was a faithful and loving member of Living Waters Church of God in Madisonville....

Gary Cowen

Gary Cowen

Nov 9, 2021

Gary Cowen, 73, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

He was born in Clay, KY, on August 20, 1948, to the late Edna Shields Cowen and Cecil Cowen. Gary was a United States Marine Corp Veteran. He was formerly a truck driver and he enjoyed fishing and...

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