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.

Tom Rodgers

Tom Rodgers

Jul 2, 2020

Tom Rodgers, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1939 in Bowling Green, KY. His parents were Judy Rodgers and Thomas Wassel Rodgers. Tom attended and played on the football team at the University of Kentucky. After leaving the university he played football for...

Michael Odom

Michael Odom

Jul 1, 2020

United States Air Force Veteran Michael Odom, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on February 2, 1960 in Madisonville to the late, Berneice Wheatley Odom and Marvin B. Odom. He was a carpenter with Mark Phebus Construction. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed...

Joshua Bennett Burge

Joshua Bennett Burge

Jun 30, 2020

Baby Joshua Bennett Burge, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Brantley Chase Roberts.

Survivors include his mother and father, Maegan Whitmer and Colby Burge of Hickory, KY; brother, Grayson Burge of Hickory; sister, Ava Roberts of Hickory; and his grandparents, Ashley (Patrick) Cunningham of Dawson Springs,...

Kenneth Rich

Kenneth Rich

Jun 29, 2020

Kenneth Rich of Tallahassee, FL, formerly of Madisonville, KY, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 80 on June 29, 2020.  He was a member of Hanson United Methodist Church.

He has been married to the love of his life, Marilyn Blue Rich, for fifty-one years. Together God gave them a boy,...

Betty White

Betty White

Jun 29, 2020

Betty Jane Nesmith White, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away at her home after her battle with cancer on Monday, June 29, 2020.

She was born on January 25, 1960 in Madisonville to the late Irene Nesmith and Herbert Auldon Nesmith. Betty worked at Tyson Foods. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing. She also enjoyed playing...

Kay Croasmun

Kay Croasmun

Jun 29, 2020

Lavon Kay Shellenbarger Croasmun, 65, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born on May 13, 1955 in Great Falls, MT to Elaine Shellenbarger and the late Philip Shellenbarger. Kay attended Providence Church of Christ. She enjoyed croquet, reading and drawing and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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Mia Kutella

Mia Kutella

Jun 29, 2020

Mia Kutella, 1, of Earlington, KY passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was born on August 3, 2018 in Madisonville, KY to Katina Bigers and Greg Kutella. Mia was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clarence Edward Kutella.

Survivors include her mother, Katina Bigers of Earlington;...

Brad Witherspoon

Brad Witherspoon

Jun 28, 2020

Brad Witherspoon, 37, of Owensboro, KY passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Heartford House in Owensboro.

He was born on December 2, 1982 in Madisonville. Brad worked as a sales representative for Heidelberg Distributing. He enjoyed skating, craft beers, photography and graphic design.

Survivors include his wife, Brittany Witherspoon; his mother, Belinda (Barry)...

Lindel Ray Jackson

Lindel Ray Jackson

Jun 28, 2020

Lindel Ray Jackson, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on August 10, 1941 in Madisonville to the late, Geneva Jackson and Amos Ray Jackson. Lindel retired as a coal miner from Pyro Mining Company. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Assembly of...

Richard Arnold Fee

Richard Arnold Fee

Jun 27, 2020

Richard Arnold Fee, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on April 30, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Edna Mae Wright and Arnold Fee. He was a member of the Tennessee National Guard. Richard retired from Landstar Ligon as the director of agent operations....

Mary Lou Sisk

Mary Lou Sisk

Jun 26, 2020

Mary Lou Knight Sisk, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on September 20, 1939 in White Plains, KY to the late Lou Ree Pearson Knight and David Knight. Mary Lou was the first female police officer to be employed with the City of Madisonville and...

Richard Koen

Richard Koen

Jun 26, 2020

Richard Koen, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on March 16, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Alida Stutvoet Koen and Fred Koen. Richard was formerly an accountant with Hughes Aircraft in California. He was an active member of the Church...

Juanita Adams

Juanita Adams

Jun 25, 2020

Juanita "Nita" Geraldean (Kyker) Adams, 87, previously of Moore, OK left this land of the dying and entered into the land of living at home in Madisonville, KY on Thursday, June 25, 2020, surrounded and loved by her family.

She was born on October 13, 1932 in Bakersfield, CA. She spent her life and career serving her...

Joyce Evelyn Burbage

Joyce Evelyn Burbage

Jun 24, 2020

Joyce Evelyn Weatherford Burbage, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born on March 3, 1942 in Madisonville to the late Elsie Evelyn Baggett Weatherford Joines and Eddie Weatherford. Joyce was formerly employed at Carhartt. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and loved spending time...

Carl Veazey

Carl Veazey

Jun 24, 2020

Carl Veazey, 69, of Hanson, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on September 29, 1950 in Madisonville, KY to the late Justin Leroy Veazey and Eleanor Edith Depue Veazey. Carl graduated from Madisonville High School in 1968 and then attended Western Kentucky University where he graduated in 1972...

Elsie Marie Buchanan

Elsie Marie Buchanan

Jun 17, 2020

Elsie Marie Blankenship Buchanan, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

She was born on November 19, 1928 in Nebo, KY to the late Fannie and Layton Blankenship. Elsie made many great friends throughout her thirty year career as a beautician. She had a great sense of humor and understanding of life. She...

Dale Miller

Dale Miller

Jun 15, 2020

Allen Dale Miller, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on August 10, 1963 in Madisonville to Catherine Wilson Miller and Arthur Miller. Dale was formerly employed with Waste Connections in White Plains, KY. He enjoyed racing and going to Nascar races.

Survivors include...

Joan Hypes

Joan Hypes

Jun 11, 2020

Joan Hypes, 77, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Ridgewood Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on October 28, 1942. Joan loved animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed the outdoors and sitting on her porch.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Hypes; her son, Michael hypes;...

Dean Branson

Dean Branson

Jun 10, 2020

Dorothy Dean Prince Branson, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on August 9, 1932 in Mortons Gap, KY to the late Lena Jane Jones Prince and Oswald Prince. Dean was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed spending time with children and...

Helen Mangum

Helen Mangum

Jun 7, 2020

Helen Mangum, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her daughter's home.

She was born on May 30, 1946 to the late, Fate and Sue Lutz. Helen retired from the Hopkins County Board of Education as a bus driver. She enjoyed playing bingo and games on her iPad. Helen was of the...

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