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.

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...

Benjamen Godwin

Benjamen Godwin

Nov 8, 2021

Benjamen James Godwin, 32, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He was born in Georgetown, SC, on September 16, 1989, to Brenda Thomas Godwin and Perry Godwin. He was an industrial worker and loved football, especially the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Benjamen loved spending time with his...

June Johnson

June Johnson

Nov 5, 2021

June Tucker Johnson, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born October 22, 1940, in Somerset, KY to the late Olive Garner Tucker and Chester Tucker. She was formerly employed at the County Extension Office and was a bookkeeper at Ronald R. Johnson and Associates, PSC...

Shara Leigh Fleming

Shara Leigh Fleming

Nov 4, 2021

Shara Leigh Fleming, 33, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.

She was born October 30, 1988, in Madisonville, KY to Laura Shaw and the late Jeffrey Scott Fleming. Shara was a loan processor at U.S. Bank in Owensboro and formerly a teacher with the Hopkins County Board...

Jack Mccormick

Jack Mccormick

Oct 30, 2021

Jack McCormick, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

He was born on July 23, 1932, in Hanson, KY to the late Mattie Hughes McCormick and Noah Herschel McCormick. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired...

Paul Dennis Hopewell

Paul Dennis Hopewell

Oct 29, 2021

Paul Dennis Hopewell, 72, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, KY.

He was born on January 27, 1949, to the late Bernice Thomas Hopewell and Jerome Hopewell. He was a huge sports fan and loved hunting and fishing. Paul was a member of Grace Baptist in Hanson, KY.

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Patricia Louise Haschke

Patricia Louise Haschke

Oct 29, 2021

Patricia Louise Haschke, 86, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Brighton Cornerstone in Madisonville, KY.

She was born January 12, 1934, in Hanson, KY to the late Mattie Rae Hughes McCormick and Noah Herschel McCormick. She loved sewing and working word search puzzles.

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

Charlotte Ann Conrad

Charlotte Ann Conrad

Oct 28, 2021

Charlotte Ann Pharris Conrad, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home.

She was born on July 16, 1945, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Estella Mae Dickerson Pharris and Franklin Hardin Pharris. Music was her passion. She loved singing with the band Up Country and singing gospel music with The...

Judy Yeoman

Judy Yeoman

Oct 26, 2021

Judy Lane Richardson Yeoman, 74, of Dixon, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on April 19, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Grace Miller and Edward Woodrow Richardson. She enjoyed watching hummingbirds, riding four wheelers and snow mobiles, and...

Janice Davis

Janice Davis

Oct 26, 2021

Janice Epley Davis, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born on March 23, 1955, in Madisonville, KY to the late Loetta Ashby Epley and Harmon Epley. Janice had retired as a unit secretary from Baptist Health and had also worked for many years at Melody Lanes in...

Nora "Judy" Lovan

Nora "Judy" Lovan

Oct 21, 2021

Nora Geraldine Lovan passed away peacefully in her home on October 21, 2021, at the age of 94. Nora, lovingly known as Judy, was surrounded by family and close friends as she spent her last moments on earth. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Classo Lovan, her brother Dorris Lovan, and her sister Donna Lovan...

Garnet Calvin Johnson

Garnet Calvin Johnson

Oct 13, 2021

Garnet Calvin Johnson, 95, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on December 1, 1925, in Citra, FL, to the late Samantha Corne Johnson and George Lorenzo Johnson. He was a retired self-employed truck driver. Garnet was a proud veteran of the United States Navy....

Margie E Ladd

Margie E Ladd

Oct 12, 2021

Margie E. Massey Ladd, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her home in Madisonville.

She was born on June 21, 1954, in Madisonville to the late Elizabeth Josephine Barnes Massey and Richard Luther Massey. She was formerly employed by Enro Shirt Factory and Carhartt. She enjoyed yard...

Karen Jeanette Caraway

Karen Jeanette Caraway

Oct 10, 2021

Karen Jeanette Hancock Caraway, 60, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, in Nebo, KY.

She was born on January 13, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Nannie Bell Corbitt Hancock and Fletcher Hancock. Karen enjoyed watching television, coloring, and working crossword puzzles. She attended Lone Star Pentecostal Church.

In addition...

Barbara Ann Porter

Barbara Ann Porter

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara Ann Jennings Porter, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on January 8, 1942 in Graham, KY to the late Margie Chupka and Leonard Jennings. Barbara was a member of Hanson United Methodist Church in Hanson, KY. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren...

Larry Brown

Larry Brown

Oct 4, 2021

Larry Brown, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on November 14, 1960, in Madisonville, KY to the late Betty Joyce Gibson Brown and Daniel T. Brown. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and playing pool.

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Christine Ayers

Christine Ayers

Oct 3, 2021

Mary Christine Neese Ayers, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 22, 1969 in Knoxville, TN to the late Frances Mildred Watson Neese and Dewey Herman Neese. Mary attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved being with her friends in...

Hazel Lois Riddle

Hazel Lois Riddle

Oct 2, 2021

Hazel Lois Riddle, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville.

She was born on April 13, 1932, in Madisonville to the late Allie Estes Roberts and Dolph Roberts. She enjoyed sewing, word search puzzles, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

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David Betts

David Betts

Oct 2, 2021

David Betts, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on August 1, 1949, in Evansville, IN to the late Jeanette Perkins Betts and Wayne Betts. David was owner operator of Betts and Company as a real estate appraiser. He was...

Reda Turner

Reda Turner

Sep 30, 2021

Reda Gunther Turner, 80, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 2, 1941 in Richland, KY to the late Nola Butler Gunther Scott and Kell Gunther. Reda was formerly the office manager of the Nebo Water District in Nebo, KY and was the...

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