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.
Robert Lee Harralson
Jun 7, 2020
Robert Lee Harralson, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on November 29, 1934 in Madisonville to the late, Lizzie and Robert Harralson. Robert was a self employed farmer. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Poultry Club....
Caswell Babies
Jun 6, 2020
Eve Kayvone, Lu-La Danielle and Leila Denay Caswell, infant triplets born on June 5, 2020 to Kortney and Ashley. They passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Evansville in Evansville, IN.
They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Larry Caswell.
Survivors include their mother and father, Kortney and Ashley Caswell of...
Gaylon Betar
Jun 4, 2020
Gaylon Betar, 57, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on August 30, 1962 in Madisonville to the late Alleen Cunningham Betar and Elias Betar. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Gaylon enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
Dustin Scott Mccarty
Jun 3, 2020
Dustin Scott McCarty, 35, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on February 19, 1985 to Angela Davis. Dustin was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed repairing and rebuilding computers.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rita Kay McKinsey and James F. McCarty....
Dianna Lacy
Jun 1, 2020
Dianna Brown Lacy, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home.
She was born on June 10, 1943 in Madisonville to the late Evadine Brown and Arden Brown. Dianna was a member of Old Salem Methodist Church in Slaughters, KY.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Alysiana Marie Hill
May 31, 2020
Alysiana Marie Hill, 9 months, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.
She was born on August 15, 2019 in Madisonville, KY.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother, Carolyn McMican and her paternal great grandmother, Wanda Leslie.
She is survived by her mother, Ashlynn...
Debra Townsend
May 29, 2020
Debra Chandler Townsend, 70 of Slaughters, KY passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home.
She was born on April 20, 1950 in Madisonville to the late Wanda Biggs Chandler and Cordis Chandler. Debra was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Slaughters. She enjoyed canning and loved taking care of her grandchildren.
...Larry Wilson Harper, Sr.
May 29, 2020
United States Army Veteran, Larry Wilson Harper, Sr., 70 of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.
He was born on November 22, 1949 in Paducah, KY to the late Cleo Gunn Harper and Woodrow Wilson Harper. Larry was employed at Tyson Foods and was formerly employed...
Allen Newton
May 23, 2020
Allen Newton, 83, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN, after experiencing a stroke that morning.
Allen's home was in Webster County for most of his life. He was born on Feb. 11, 1937 on his family farm in Sebree, where he loved working the land. After graduating...
Ruth Annita Porter
May 21, 2020
Ruth Annita Atcher Porter of Nebo went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020.
Born in Hardin County, KY on March 21, 1924, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Henry Porter, her parents, and her siblings. She was a civilian worker at Fort Knox during WWII and beyond. Graduating...
Hope Miller-Lazu'
May 20, 2020
Hope Miller-Lazu', 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.
She was born on January 7, 1953 in Palestine, IL to the late Naione Gates Miller and William Clayton Miller. Hope was formerly a real estate broker with RLB Reality Group in Chicago, IL and was owner and...
Marge Deboeuf
May 14, 2020
Goldie Margorie "Marge" DeBoeuf, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She was born on April 22, 1933 in Naylor, MO to the late Minnie Grace Dell Robinson White and George Lewis Robinson. Marge retired from Walmart in Lawrenceville, IL. She attended Park Avenue Baptist...
James Louis Cunningham
May 13, 2020
United States Army Korean War Veteran, James Louis Cunningham, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home.
He was born on September 1, 1929 in Madisonville to the late Goldie Taylor Cunningham and Elby Louis Cunningham. James retired after thirty-four years as a coal miner from Island Creek Coal Company and owned and operated...
Mary Skeen
May 10, 2020
Mary Vick Skeen, 79, of Madisonville, KY went to be with the Lord on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020 and with her mother she has not seen since she was nine years old.
She was born on September 10, 1940 in Providence, KY to the late Maggie Bell Vick and G.R. Vick. Mary was formerly employed with...
Ricky Alan Carter
May 10, 2020
Ricky Alan Carter, 65, of Madisonville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May10, 2020 at his residence with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born on July18, 1954 in Madisonville to the late, Mary Lou (Thompson) Carter and Jewell Ray Carter.
He was a member of Carters Chapel General...
Sari Watson
May 10, 2020
Sari Watson, 59, of Manitou, KY passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charles Taylor
May 9, 2020
Charles "Brownie" Taylor, 69, of Henderson, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
He was born on January 16, 1951 in Nebo, KY to the late Helen Lois Byrum Taylor and Joe Harold Taylor. Brownie was formerly employed with Trace Industries in Madisonville. He enjoyed watching basketball....
Bill Sumpter
May 8, 2020
United States Navy Veteran, William "Bill" Sumpter, 71, of Earlington, KY passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home.
He was born on November 8, 1948 in Greenville, KY to the late Hester Mae Dempsey Sumpter and William Jesse Sumpter. Bill retired from Peabody Coal Company Camp 11 and was a volunteer firefighter with the...
Charles Hawkins
Apr 29, 2020
Charles Hawkins, 75, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on August 16, 1944 in Madisonville to the late Mary Jane Carter Hawkins and William Hawkins. Charles was a member of the Army National Guard of Kentucky. He was formerly employed at Peabody Coal Company Camp 2...
Rebecca Joyce Hayes
Apr 28, 2020
Rebecca Joyce Hayes, 59, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home.
She was born on July 4, 1960 in Madisonville, KY to Joe Taylor Hayes and Jo Ann Clayton Hayes. Rebecca was a 1978 graduate of West Hopkins High School. She received her bachelors of science and masters degree from Western...
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