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 County, State's history and identity.

Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith

Jun 13, 2026

Michelle Grider Smith, 52, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on February 22, 1974, in Springfield, MO, to Judy Coats Grider and the late Billy Grider. She graduated with a bachelors degree in culinary arts. She was employed as a culinary chef with the...

Etha Joyce Webb

Etha Joyce Webb

Jun 13, 2026

Etha Joyce Pendley Webb, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 25, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ruth Agnes Hunt Pendley and Louis Lovan Pendley. She enjoyed bird watching, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, knitting, and planting flowers. Her greatest...

Kaye Threlkeld

Kaye Threlkeld

Jun 10, 2026

Linda Kaye Threlkeld, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on December 13, 1948, in Rosiclare, IL, to the late Gladys Mae Werner Threlkeld and Donald Threlkeld. She received both her bachelor's and master's degree at Murray State University. She was formerly...

Sandra "Sandy" Duncan Evans

Sandra "Sandy" Duncan Evans

Jun 9, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Keown Duncan Evans, 73, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home.

She was born on November 25, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Chloe Mae LeGrand Keown and James Alvin Keown, Sr. She was formerly employed as a baker for Kroger. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Her...

Lucille Vandiver

Lucille Vandiver

Jun 8, 2026

Lucille Kelley Vandiver, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Redbanks in Henderson, KY.

She was born on January 6, 1936, in Providence, KY, to the late Eva Grant Kelley and Lester Leamon Kelley. She was formerly employed as a machine operator for Arvin. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, and music. Her greatest...

Naomi Pearl Tyson

Naomi Pearl Tyson

Jun 7, 2026

Naomi Pearl Fuller Tyson, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 7, 1960, in Providence, KY, to the late Ethel Blond Harris Wilson and Phillip Fuller. She was formerly employed as a bus driver for the Hopkins County Board of Education, and...

Patricia Faye Garrison

Patricia Faye Garrison

Jun 3, 2026

Patricia Faye Massey Garrison, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born on January 19, 1966, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Josephine Barnes Massey and Richard Luther Massey. She enjoyed drawing, fishing, and camping. She loved her mission work that her and her late...

Larry James Warren

Larry James Warren

May 31, 2026

Larry James Warren, 77, of Manitou, KY, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 20, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to Sue Crowley Warren and the late Marvin J. Warren. He graduated from Webster County High School in 1966. He devoted forty years...

Tom Tucker

Tom Tucker

May 30, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Tucker, Jr., 75, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 19, 1950, in Manhattan, KS to the late Inez Ashby Tucker and Thomas Tucker, Sr. Tom graduated from the California Institute of Art with a bachelor's degree in French horn. He loved music and...

Linda Miller

Linda Miller

May 30, 2026

Linda Morse Miller, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on July 2, 1948, in Dalton, KY, to the late Mary Lou Littlefield Morse and Durwood B. Morse. She retired as a beautician from the Hair Doc. She enjoyed traveling and planting flowers. Her...

Carol Travis

Carol Travis

May 29, 2026

Attention World Wide Travelers, Midwest Air Freight Announces Final Boarding was called on Friday, May 29, 2026 for Carol Ray Travis, of Nebo, KY, who began her life journey on September 24, 1939, in Owensboro to the late Grace A. Bellamy DeBruler and Ray DeBruler.

Her family tearfully waving goodbye are her daughters, Elisabeth Travis (Tim Easton)...

Harold "Nate" Nathan Bryant Sr

Harold "Nate" Nathan Bryant Sr

May 28, 2026

Harold "Nate" Nathan Bryant, Sr., 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born on September 22, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Francis Skillion Bryant and James Edward Bryant. He retired from West Kentucky Plate Glass. He...

Elvie Hust, Sr.

Elvie Hust, Sr.

May 27, 2026

Elvie Hust, Sr., 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

He was born on June 12, 1958, in Morganfield, KY, to the late Georgia Potter Hust and Virgil Hust. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Stone Chapel Coal Mines. He enjoyed all sports and working...

Linda L. Robards

Linda L. Robards

May 25, 2026

Linda L. Vanover Robards, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 30, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucille Christine Kirkwood Vanover and Ottury Theodore Vanover. She worked at several restaurants as a cook and waitress. She loved the Lord and...

Faye Rose

Faye Rose

May 21, 2026

Martha Faye Rose, 85, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on November 29, 1940, in Greenville, KY, to the late Fannie Knight Peavler. She was formerly employed as a nurse aide and a door greeter at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed reading and loved her cats....

Sue Bronke

Sue Bronke

May 21, 2026

Carolyn Sue McDowell Bronke, 85, of Powderly, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY

She was born on October 31, 1940, in Central City, KY to the late Virginia Brown McDowell and Ray McDowell. She was a beautician for Magic Mirror in Central City and retired from Flynn in...

Infant Ada Mae Hallum

Infant Ada Mae Hallum

May 21, 2026

Infant Ada Mae Hallum earned her angel wings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Deaconess Women's Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Ada's survivors include her parents, Carrie Towe Hallum and Justin Hallum of Dawson Springs; and her brother, Jace Hallum of Dawson Springs.

A private graveside service will be held in Dawson Springs, KY, with...

Darlene Fain

Darlene Fain

May 19, 2026

Cecilia Darlene Gostic Fain, 81, of North Carolina, departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC.

She was born on November 26, 1944, in Canonsburg, PA, to the late Ruth Backner Gostic and Stephen Charles Gostic, Sr. She enjoyed playing bingo and exercising at the YMCA....

Joe Welsh

Joe Welsh

May 18, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Welsh, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 10, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Georgia "Betty" Brackett Welsh and Billy Gene Welsh. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He worked in Commercial Construction...

Louise Leavell

Louise Leavell

May 13, 2026

Louise Gillum Leavell, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on March 9, 1950, in Earlington, KY, to the late Nellie Louise Barton and Dave Gillum. She was a self-employed beautician and also worked in retail at J.C. Penny and K-Mart. She...

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