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.

John David Tyson

John David Tyson

Feb 18, 2021

John David Tyson, 27, of Los Angeles, CA formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

He was born on November 27, 1993 in Madisonville to Suzanne Tyson and David Tyson. John was owner of Total Tranquility Spa in Madisonville and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed...

James Douglas Vandiver

James Douglas Vandiver

Feb 18, 2021

James Douglas Vandiver, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born on April 5, 1930 in Madisonville to the late Nellie Boykin Vandiver and George Morris Vandiver. James was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a coal miner with Colonial Mines. He enjoyed working...

Adrian Arthur Pyle

Adrian Arthur Pyle

Feb 15, 2021

Adrian Arthur Pyle, 77, of Englewood, CO passed away on February 15, 2021 at Marshall County Hospital in Benton, KY.

He was born on August 5, 1943 in Sacramento, CA to the late Emma Silva Pyle and Adolph Adrian Pyle. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Union Pacific in Denver, Co as a...

Jane Allen Kington

Jane Allen Kington

Feb 9, 2021

Jane Allen Judge Kington, 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Madisonville, KY.  Born and raised in Nicholas County, KY, she was predeceased by her parents, Hanson & Sophie Judge, her only sister, Martha Sims of Flemingsburg, KY, and her husband of 62 years, O.M. "Buddy" Kington, Jr. She graduated in 1952 from Christian College in Columbia,...

Doris Whitfield

Doris Whitfield

Feb 8, 2021

Doris Davis Whitfield, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.

She was born on November 13, 1933 in Calhoun, KY to the late Emma McCroy Davis and Jeremiah Davis. Doris was formerly employed at Walmart and was a member of Richland Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and loved spending time with...

Chuck Groat

Chuck Groat

Feb 6, 2021

Charles "Chuck" James Groat, 79, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on October 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Marilyn Joy Palmer Bowren and Bernard Groat. Chuck was a United States Navy Veteran and was a self employed construction contractor. He was a member...

Dural Pate

Dural Pate

Feb 6, 2021

Herman Dural Pate, 81, of Ashland City, TN formerly of Madisonville, KY, fought a good fight and kept the faith until his passing on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home.

He was born on February 17, 1939, in Madisonville to the late John Henry and Maggie Dona Pate. He was a retired carpenter and master builder...

Billy G. Reynolds

Billy G. Reynolds

Feb 2, 2021

Billy G. Reynolds, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

He was born on July 15, 1938 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Etta Duncan Reynolds and Bert Reynolds. Billy was formerly a truck driver for Ridgeway Seed Company in Ridgeway, IL. He was a...

Richard Ostrander

Richard Ostrander

Jan 31, 2021

United States Navy Veteran, Richard Ostrander, 58, of West Columbia, SC formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

He was born on February 5, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Madeline Borelli Ostrander and Louis Ostrander. He was employed with AT&T as an installer and was formerly employed with Loss Prevention at...

Dorothy Hyatt

Dorothy Hyatt

Jan 27, 2021

Dorothy Hyatt, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on March 24, 1934 in Martin, TN to the late Elsie Purdue Jones and Herman Jones. Dorothy retired as a beautician and was a member of First House of God in Madisonville. She enjoyed gardening and spending...

Rachel Vandiver

Rachel Vandiver

Jan 27, 2021

Rachel E. Vandiver, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 2, 1935, in Alexandria, VA to the late Joseph H. Hatton and Louise Hensley Hatton. Rachel retired from Regional Medical Center where she worked as a LPN in the newborn nursery. She...

Carolyn Loughary

Carolyn Loughary

Jan 25, 2021

Carolyn S. Loughary, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on November 2, 1942 in Morganfield, KY to the late Lula Ware and Carl Ware. Carolyn worked as a lunchroom employee for the Hopkins County School System and for the Madisonville Messenger delivering...

Steve Curneal

Steve Curneal

Jan 25, 2021

James "Steve" Curneal, 69, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on October 31, 1951 in Madisonville to the late Lillian Curneal and James Lester Curneal. Steve was employed at Accuride as a die setter. He was of the Baptist faith and was a United States Army...

Larry Francis Jones

Larry Francis Jones

Jan 22, 2021

Larry Francis Jones, 76, of Earlington, KY passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on March 24, 1943 in Crumpler, WV to the late Susie Beasley Jones and Carmen Jones. Larry retired as an electrician with Winchester House in Lake County, IL. He enjoyed wood working and being outdoors 4...

Arthur Ray Pentecost

Arthur Ray Pentecost

Jan 20, 2021

United States Army Veteran, Arthur Ray Pentecost, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on July 21, 1939 in Milford, IL to the late, Annabel Margaret Soulfer Pentecost and William Jennings Bryant Pentecost. Art retired as a coal miner with Island Creek Coal Company and was...

Janice Marie Curneal

Janice Marie Curneal

Jan 19, 2021

Janice Marie Favors Curneal, 62, of Madisonville, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home.

She was born on April 24, 1958 in Madisonville to Josephine Massey Favors and the late, Junior Favors. Janice retired from Aramark Cleaning Service as a supervisor. She was of the non denominational faith and attended New Good...

Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

Jan 15, 2021

Jacqueline Dail Godwin Jones, 70, of Hanson, KY passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on April 13, 1950 in Smithville, NC to the late James Luther and Clara Ellen Overbee Godwin. Jacqueline was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved spending time with her family and most of all her...

Jaunita Menser

Jaunita Menser

Jan 14, 2021

Jaunita Crisp Menser, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on July 12, 1933 in Needmore, KY to the late Beulah Hess Crisp and Jack Crisp. She was a member of Manitou Baptist Church. Jaunita enjoyed shopping, reading and exercising.

In addition to her...

Barbara Dorris

Barbara Dorris

Jan 11, 2021

Barbara Porter Dorris, 80, of Hanson, KY passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville.

She was born on March 17, 1940 in Madisonville to the late Mary Lou Clayton Porter and Martin Luther Porter. Barbara was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening....

Jana Denene Gordon

Jana Denene Gordon

Jan 9, 2021

Jana Denene Hamby Gordon, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 1, 1965 in Madisonville to Helen Hamby and the late Wayne Hamby. Jana attended The Sanctuary in Nortonville, KY. Cats, plants, jewelry, and designer purses were some of her favorite things. You could always...

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