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.

William Yates, Jr.

William Yates, Jr.

Apr 28, 2020

William Yates, Jr., 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

He was born on March 1, 1960 in Louisville, KY to the late Hattie Proctor Yates and Reverend William Yates, Sr. Yates worked at Tyson Foods and formerly worked at Lear and Jennmar. Anyone that knew Yates, knew of his love for fishing....

Clara Sue Bell

Clara Sue Bell

Apr 26, 2020

Clara Sue Morrow Bell, 85, of Clarksville, TN formerly of Nebo, KY passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Clarksville.

She was born on January 22, 1935 in Nebo to the late Clara Willie Dennis Morrow and Henry Hilliard Morrow. Clara retired from the Civil Service Finance and Accounting Department at Fort Campbell,...

Loretta Cornette

Loretta Cornette

Apr 26, 2020

Mary Loretta Sneed Cornette, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on May 8, 1938 in Madisonville to the late Eleanor Kellough Sneed and Clarence Sneed. Loretta retired from the Hopkins County Board of Education where she worked in the cafeteria at West Broadway Elementary School....

Louise Riggs

Louise Riggs

Apr 21, 2020

Littie Louise Riggs, 77, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born on June 26, 1942 to the late, Lyod Washington Morrow and Alice Morrow. She spent her life working as an LPN for forty-five years at RMC, taking care of everyone and loving her family. Louise was a...

Mary Nell Theuner

Mary Nell Theuner

Apr 21, 2020

Mary Nell Briles Theuner, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab.

She was born on November 16, 1931 in Graham, KY to the late Myrtle Stafford Beamer and Cleatus Briles. Mary was a member of Second Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed attending the dances at the...

John Woods

John Woods

Apr 20, 2020

United States Air Force Veteran John "Doug" Woods, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

He was born on August 25, 1929 in Richmond, KY to the late Viola Foster Woods and John Dabney Woods. He was a graduate of Madison County High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. Doug...

Margaret Lee Marks

Margaret Lee Marks

Apr 20, 2020

Margaret Lee Wilson Marks, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on December 26, 1938 in Laing, WV to the late Birdie Brown Wilson and James Wilson. Margaret retired from Walmart and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her home...

Freda Woods

Freda Woods

Apr 19, 2020

Freda Furgerson Woods, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on December 29, 1934 in Charleston, KY to the late Macie Todd Furgerson and Guthrie Furgerson. She attended Life Apostolic Church and was an active member in the TOPS organization. Freda loved to travel, collect magnets...

Janet Lancaster

Janet Lancaster

Apr 15, 2020

Janet Henderson Riggle Lancaster, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on January 7, 1943 in Evansville, IN to the late Marie Pauline Jones White and Charles Edward Henderson. Janet formerly worked at Ameriquel in Evansville and attended Living Waters Church of God in Madisonville.

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Patricia Sue Richey

Patricia Sue Richey

Apr 14, 2020

Patricia "Patty Sue" Space Richey, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was born on July 28, 1940 in Madisonville to the late Norma Jean Browder Space and Carl Space. Patty Sue formerly owned and operated Temptations and worked at Peebles in Madisonville. Besides...

Mark C. Boaz

Mark C. Boaz

Apr 13, 2020

Mark C. Boaz, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on April 18, 1967 in Warren, MI to NaDean Boaz and the late John Boaz. Mark was the Area 2 Coordinator for Kentucky State Fire and Rescue Training and a member of the Hanson Volunteer Fire...

Lance Allen Pace

Lance Allen Pace

Apr 11, 2020

Lance Allen Pace, 30, of Madisonville, KY received his healing on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home in the loving arms of his wife, Nicole Lorene Pace and his loving mom, LaDonna Hooper.

Lance was born on November 2, 1989 to his parents LaDonna Lyn Pace-Hooper and the late Randall Dean Pace. He loved to shop,...

Mary Eades

Mary Eades

Apr 7, 2020

Mary Lutz Eades, 94, of Manchester, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Horizon Health and Rehab in Manchester.

She was born on April 23, 1925 in Hanson to the late Herman and Gracie Gibson Lutz. Mary formerly worked at Shane's Sewing Factory in Evansville, IN and attended Red Hill Church of Christ in Manchester....

Joseph Wayne Gipson

Joseph Wayne Gipson

Apr 6, 2020

Joseph Wayne Gipson, 40, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020.

He was born on November 9, 1979 in Madisonville to Sandra Truitt and the late James E. Gipson. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Elvis...

Elvis Junior Gipson

Elvis Junior Gipson

Apr 6, 2020

Elvis Junior Gipson, 43, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020.

He was born on February 25, 1977 in Madisonville to Sandra Truitt and the late James E. Gipson. Elvis enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph...

Vicki Conrad

Vicki Conrad

Apr 4, 2020

Vicki Jackson Conrad, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on December 29, 1952 in Madisonville to the late Betty Louise Clayton Brinkley and Donald Wayne Jackson. Vicki formerly worked at Lakeshore Country Club and was a member of Love United Baptist Church...

Marie Adams

Marie Adams

Apr 3, 2020

Cecilia Marie Gunther Adams, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on January 14, 1954 in Madisonville to the late Alma Gunther and Kelly Lofton Gunther. Marie enjoyed yard work, flower gardening and decorating her home. She enjoyed the peaceful morning's watching the sunrise from her...

Nellie James

Nellie James

Mar 27, 2020

Nellie Jane James, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Ridgewood Terrace Health & Rehab after a long, brave battle with cancer. She was born in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late William Henry Hunter and Flora Altibee Hunter.

Survivors include her loving husband, Steven James of Madisonville; surviving siblings, Dottie (Leonard) Thurston...

Marion Lois Frederick

Marion Lois Frederick

Mar 27, 2020

Marion Lois Nichols Frederick, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home.

She was born on July 12, 1933 in Diamond, KY to the late Cleo Wynn Nichols and Ina E. Braden Nichols. Marion retired from Speed Queen Manufacturing and was a member of Star Hope General Baptist Church.

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Thomas Wayne Hurley, Jr.

Thomas Wayne Hurley, Jr.

Mar 25, 2020

Thomas "Joey" Wayne Hurley, Jr., 28, of Ethington, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was born on February 14, 1992 in Erlanger, KY to Thomas Wayne Hurley, Sr. and the late Brenda Albright. Joey loved the outdoors and fishing. He was always doing things to make people...

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