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.
Lisa Sheets
May 9, 2021
Lisa Sheets, 61, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
She was born on August 3, 1959 in Sacramento, KY the late Patricia Ann Blitz and Benjamin Robert Dunn. Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, George Carter of Madisonville; son, Joseph Sheets of...
Dan Buie
May 7, 2021
Danial Francis Buie, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN after a long battle with COVID-19.
He was born on November 20, 1939 in Madisonville to the late Lelia Boster Buie and George Marlin Buie. Dan was a 1958 graduate of Madisonville High School. He was...
John Stanley
May 5, 2021
John "Tommy" Stanley, 93, of Apopka, FL was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2021.
He was born in Madisonville, KY to the late Robert Stanley and Mary Elizabeth Stanley. He served in the First Calvary Division, 27th Ordinance Division of the United States Army in Japan from 1946 to 1948. Upon returning from...
Sherry Todd
May 3, 2021
Sherry Denon Phelps Todd, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on May 3, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville , IN after suffering a stroke.
She was born on March 31,1953 in Madisonville to Inez Mosley Phelps and the late Frank Dudley Phelps who passed away on May 12, 2016. Sherry was a member of Hall...
Marilyn Sue Rickard
Apr 30, 2021
Marilyn Sue Lail Rickard, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
She was born on June 26, 1953 in Madisonville to the late Charles E. and Gertrude Lail. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she...
Eva Irene Wilson
Apr 30, 2021
Eva Irene Wilson, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville.
She was born on February 29, 1932 in Calhoun, KY to the late Viola Skaggs and Walter Skaggs. Eva was a member of Covenant Community Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...
James Vancleave
Apr 29, 2021
James "Ken" VanCleave, 58, of Manitou, KY passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on May 2, 1962 in Henderson, KY to the late Sharron Pence VanCleave and William "Kenny" Kendrick VanCleave. Ken worked as a blaster in several mines and retired from the Hopkins County Road Department. He enjoyed...
Donald Ray Buchanan
Apr 26, 2021
Donald Ray Buchanan, 66, of Hanson, KY passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.
He was born on October 3, 1954 in Madisonville, KY to the late Forrest Buchanan and Mary McLeod Buchanan. Donald graduated in the class of 1973 from Madisonville North Hopkins High School where...
Donald Junior Demoss
Apr 26, 2021
Donald Junior DeMoss, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on April 11, 1937 in Madisonville to the late Hilda Louise Huff DeMoss and Calvin Melton DeMoss. Donald worked as a coal miner at Providence #1 Coal Mines and was owner and operator of Deer Run...
Arnold Skye, Jr.
Apr 24, 2021
Arnold J. Skye, Jr., 50, of Earlington, KY passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home.
He was born on August 20, 1970 in New Fane, NY to Sally McGowen Skye and the late Arnold J. Skye, Sr. Arnold enjoyed fishing, working on cars and loved spending time with his family.
In addition...
Richard Joiner
Apr 24, 2021
Honorable Richard Joiner, 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on July 1, 1949 in Ann Arbor, MI to the late Ann Martin Joiner and Charles Wycliff Joiner, Sr. Richard attended the University of Michigan where he studied law and pursued his education further, graduating from...
Raymond Woodall
Apr 24, 2021
Raymond "Woody" Woodall, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on April 3, 1940 in Graham, KY to the late Cecil Woodall and Pauline Elliott Woodall. He was a member of the United States Army National Guard and was formerly employed at Overland Conveying. He loved...
James Robert Hibbs
Apr 22, 2021
James Robert Hibbs, 90, of Nebo, KY passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
He was born on July 14, 1930, he was the middle son of Claude and Gertie Hibbs. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and shared many stories of his time at Camp Breckinridge, Germany and other locations. A...
Brenda Kay Lee
Apr 21, 2021
Brenda Kay Lee, 73, of Manitou, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her home.
She was born on October 13, 1947 in Madisonville, KY to the late Ada Stroud Parkest and Celester Parkest. Brenda was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.
In addition...
Gene Turner
Apr 20, 2021
Gene Turner, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Hillside Center in Madisonville.
He was born on May 8, 1940 in Sturgis, KY to the late Nellie Estes Turner and Jack Turner. Gene was formerly employed at Donan Engineering Company and was the manager of Nebo Water District. He loved being a...
James Roy Gunther
Apr 20, 2021
James Gunther, 83, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home.
He was born on September 2, 1937 in Princeton, KY to the late, Myrtle Utley Carr and William Price Gunther. James formerly worked for York as a department manager and was a member of Johnson Island Baptist Church. He was a...
Larry Junior Jones
Apr 20, 2021
Larry Junior Jones, 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on April 27, 1949 in Providence, KY to the late, Edith Morton Littlepage and Herman Jones. Larry was retired from the City of Madisonville Public Works Department. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
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Robert Larry Brogdon, Jr.
Apr 14, 2021
Robert Larry Brogdon, Jr., 60, passed away in peace at his home on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
He was born on November 18, 1960 in Memphis, TN and lived most of his life in Calvert City, KY and Madisonville, KY until moving to Port Charlotte, FL in February 2021. He served in the United States Airforce from...
Arthur Ray Rhye
Apr 13, 2021
Arthur Ray Rhye, 81, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on January 12, 1940 in Barnsley, KY to the late Nina Williams Rhye and Rossie Lee Rhye. Arthur was formerly a coal miner at Sinclair Mine and was a member of The House of Prayer in...
James L. Armstrong, Jr.
Apr 13, 2021
James L. "Jimmy" Armstrong, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on October 5, 1953 in Fort Campbell, KY to the late Bernice S. "Nikki" Sharp Armstrong and James L. Armstrong. Jimmy was a graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School and was a self employed contractor. He was...
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