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.

Terry Wayne Wilson

Terry Wayne Wilson

Aug 1, 2021

Terry Wayne Wilson, 65, of Manitou, KY, passed away on August 1, 2021, at his home with his family.

He was born in Morganfield, KY on December 15, 1955, to George Everett Wilson and the late Mary Wilson Dye.

In addition to his Mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Virgie...

James "Mort" Morton Breedlove

James "Mort" Morton Breedlove

Jul 23, 2021

James Morton "Mort" Breedlove, 85, of Princeton, KY passed on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was born on December 28, 1935, in Madisonville, KY to the late Blanche Phillips Breedlove and Hubert J. Breedlove. He was a self-employed contractor and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Princeton. James enjoyed traveling, fishing...

Richard "Dick" W Mccracken

Richard "Dick" W Mccracken

Jul 22, 2021

Richard "Dick" W. McCracken, 95, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on April 5, 1926 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Lula Renner McCracken and Fred McCracken. Richard retired from G.E. as a long range forecaster. He was of the Methodist Faith. Richard was a United...

Keith Edward Clayton

Keith Edward Clayton

Jul 20, 2021

Keith Edward Clayton, 54, of Madisonville, KY passed on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born on August 11, 1966 in Madisonville, KY to Judy Parish Moore and the late Wayne Clayton of Madisonville. Keith was a salesman at Carpet Barn and he also installed carpet with his brother, Kevin. He was of the...

Mary Depasse

Mary Depasse

Jul 15, 2021

Mary McCarty DePasse, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.

She was born on June 8, 1937 in Corpus Christie, TX to the late Mary Ellen Bennett McCarty and William Edward McCarty. She was retired from the Housing Authority of Illinois as an Executive Director. She enjoyed...

Geneva Barnes

Geneva Barnes

Jul 14, 2021

Geneva "Jean" Drake Barnes, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at LTACH Baptist Health Continue Care in Madisonville.

She was born on February 6, 1942 in Madisonville, KY to the late Geneva Belle Pryor Marks and Radney Joe Drake. She was formerly employed by South Main Café as a cook. She enjoyed...

Jeanette Yates

Jeanette Yates

Jul 3, 2021

Jeanette Harris Yates, 85, passed away after a long and well lived life, surrounded by her family. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Jeanette was born on January 16, 1936, to the late Freeland F. Harris and Georgie Myers Harris, in Madisonville, Kentucky. Growing up, Jeanette had an incredibly loving childhood. This would go on...

Candice Lynn Watts

Candice Lynn Watts

Jul 3, 2021

Candice "Candy" Lynn Robinett Watts, 67, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on February 4, 1954 in Madisonville, KY to the late Barbara Robinett Williams and Dr. Max L. Robinett. Candy retired from the Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY and was a...

Betty Ann Gunther

Betty Ann Gunther

Jun 26, 2021

Betty Ann Hollis Gunther, 81, of Nebo, Ky, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1939, in Evansville IN to the late Elizabeth Shiver Hollis and Fred Hollis. Betty was a homemaker. She was a member of Johnson Island Baptist Church in Nebo.

In addition to...

Martha Hamby

Martha Hamby

Jun 26, 2021

Martha Brooks Hamby, 86, of Madisonville, Ky, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Walking Horse Meadows in Clarksville, TN.

She was born on June 25, 1935, in Earlington, KY, to the late Florence Renshaw Brooks and Shelby Brooks. Martha retired from Regional Medical Center as a Central Sterile Technician.  She was a member of Pritchetts...

Tina Darlene Armstrong

Tina Darlene Armstrong

Jun 20, 2021

Tina Darlene Armstrong, 57, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her home.

She was born on November 5, 1963 in Madisonville to Roy Joe Head and the late Glenda Knight. She enjoyed arts and crafts and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother she was preceded...

Dorothy Brasher

Dorothy Brasher

Jun 17, 2021

Dorothy Holmes Brasher, 95, of Panama City, FL formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on June 17, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 19, 1926 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Adaline Griffin Duncan and Ira Lee Duncan. Dorothy was a member of Seventh Day Adventist in Madisonville. She enjoyed croqueting and art....

Clarence E. Berry

Clarence E. Berry

Jun 16, 2021

Clarence E. Berry, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born on May 6, 1941 in Elizabethon, TN to the late Mimmie Gregory Berry and Bill Berry. Clarence retired from Peabody Coal Company and was a manager at Watsons department store. He was a member...

Jewell Lynn Gates

Jewell Lynn Gates

Jun 14, 2021

Jewell Lynn Gates, 65, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.

He was born on June 2, 1956 in Greenville, KY to the late Mable "Halene" Gary Gates and Chester Gates. He was formerly employed with Kentucky Carbide. Jewell enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and playing the guitar.

In addition to his...

Sandra Lou Hibbs

Sandra Lou Hibbs

Jun 13, 2021

Sandra Lou Hibbs, 80, of Arcadia, FL, passed away on June 13, 2021 in Sarasota, FL, after a recent illness and hospitalization.

She was born on March 17, 1941 in Nebo, KY to the late Lucille and Kirby La Monte. Sandra was a graduate of Madisonville High School. She was a member of the Life Christian Center...

Michael David Joiner

Michael David Joiner

Jun 12, 2021

Michael "Mike" David Joiner, 57, of Hanson, KY received his miracle on Saturday, June 12, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born on June 23, 1963 in Clarksville, TN to Dorothy Vernon Latham Joiner and the late Melvin Boyd Joiner. Mike worked over thirty years at the Kentucky Department of Transportation and was...

Helen Ball

Helen Ball

Jun 11, 2021

Helen Ball, 77, of Hanson, KY passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on October 14, 1943 in Greenville, KY to the late Vadie Greenwood Jones and Carly Edward "C.E." Jones. Helen retired from SuperX in Madisonville. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, gardening, sewing and loved caring...

John Wilson Gibson

John Wilson Gibson

Jun 10, 2021

John Wilson Gibson, 93, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on May 13, 1928 in Nortonville, KY to the late Sylvester "Vessie" Moseley Gibson and John Sandy Gibson. John was a United States Army Korean War Veteran and was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church...

Shirley Myatt

Shirley Myatt

Jun 9, 2021

Shirley Simmons Myatt, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

She was born on August 2, 1930 in Clinton, KY to the late Nona Batts Simmons and William Egbert Simmons. Shirley was the former owner and operator of Myatt's Drapery Service in Poplar Bluff, MO. She enjoyed...

Lynda Curtin

Lynda Curtin

Jun 8, 2021

Lynda Curtin, 68, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Baptist Health Madisonville, KY.

She was born on October 3, 1952 in Richmond, VA to the late Jalna "Jo" Pace Lacy and Wilbert Lacy, Jr. Lynda retired from Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN and attended New Salem Baptist Church in Nortonville, KY. She...

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