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.

Mary G. Miller

Mary G. Miller

Mar 25, 2020

Mary G. Cocke Miller, 60, of Dalton, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home.

She was born on September 20, 1959 in Roanoke, VA to the late Carol Cocke and Clarence Cocke. Mary was formerly employed with Rexam and was a member of Church of Nazarene. She was a 1978 graduate from Madisonville...

Donald Coleman Corum, Sr.

Donald Coleman Corum, Sr.

Mar 15, 2020

United States Air Force Veteran Donald Coleman Corum, Sr., 82, of Madisonville, KY was called to Heaven surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville. As he took his last breath he was listening to his favorite song, Shout To The Lord.

He was born on July 29, 1937 to the late...

Dwayne Lee

Dwayne Lee

Mar 13, 2020

Rodney Dwayne "Rooney" Lee, 50, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.

He was born on October 7, 1969 in Madisonville to the late Nora and Rodney Lee. Dwayne was formerly employed for twenty-two years with the State of Kentucky Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator where he was lovingly...

Donna Boyd

Donna Boyd

Mar 12, 2020

Donna Barton Boyd, 63, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY.

She was born on April 2, 1956 in Madisonville, KY to Esta Pauline Perkins Boyd and the late Herman Elvis Barton. Donna was employed at Baptist Health in the Housekeeping Department and was a member...

Jimmie Leo Coon

Jimmie Leo Coon

Mar 11, 2020

United States Navy WWII Veteran, Jimmie Leo Coon, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on September 18, 1927 in Anthon, IA to the late Florence Riggs Coon and Albert Coon. Jimmie enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was formerly a carpenter with ISI and was...

David "Tink" Wayne Richardson

David "Tink" Wayne Richardson

Mar 4, 2020

David Wayne "Tink" Richardson, 72, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

He was born on November 11, 1947 in Madisonville to Martha Evelyn Lee Richardson and the late David Earl Richardson. He retired as a coal miner from Ken American Mines and attended Covenant Community Church. Tink enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, and...

Nellie Amar

Nellie Amar

Mar 4, 2020

Nellie Amar, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her home.

She was born on September 28, 1939 in Central City, KY to the late Lena Mae Miller and Alford Ross Miller. Nellie was formerly a nurse aide at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville and was a member of Life Apostolic Church....

Kathleen Robertson

Kathleen Robertson

Mar 2, 2020

Kathleen Robertson, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on August 10, 1925 in Dalton, KY to the late Carrie and Charlie Graham. Kathleen was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She enjoyed quilting, pencil coloring, and search word puzzles. Most of...

Lois J. Shute

Lois J. Shute

Mar 1, 2020

Lois J. Shute, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on January 28, 1932 in Daniel Boone, KY to the late Mary Pauline Howell and Charlie Howell. Lois was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed cooking, reading her bible, raising her birds and cats and loved...

Troyce Bates

Troyce Bates

Feb 29, 2020

Troyce Lynn Bates, 63, of Providence, KY passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on March 19, 1956 in Calhoun, KY to the late Floya Bates McGhee and Herbert Bates. Troyce was employed at Ahlstrom in Madisonville and was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and...

Richard White

Richard White

Feb 22, 2020

United States Army Veteran, Richard "Dick" White, 81, of Nebo, KY passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born on November 28, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to the late Margaret and James White. Dick was a self-employed butcher and was a member of Pleasant Union General Baptist Church in Dawson Springs, KY....

Clifton Wayne Stewart

Clifton Wayne Stewart

Feb 19, 2020

Clifton Wayne Stewart, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on January 7, 1947 in Bremen, KY to the late Mable Warner Stewart and Cleve Stewart. Wayne worked in Maintenance at Milwood Apartments. He enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles.

In addition to his...

Ronnie "Papa Bear" Stirsman

Ronnie "Papa Bear" Stirsman

Feb 19, 2020

Ronnie Stirsman, lovingly called "Papa Bear" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on March 17, 1942 in Muhlenberg County to the late Lola Gladys Adkins Stirsman and Altha Stirsman. He retired as a coal miner from P&M Colonial Mines and...

Everett O. Eastwood

Everett O. Eastwood

Feb 18, 2020

Everett O. Eastwood, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Hillside Center in Madisonville.

He was born on June 7, 1944 in Central City, KY to the late Wedner Vickers Eastwood and Odie Eastwood. Everett was an employee with the City of Madisonville for thirty-six years and lovingly kept the city streets...

Emmett D. Anderson

Emmett D. Anderson

Feb 17, 2020

United States Air Force Veteran, Emmett Douglas "Bud" "Andy" Anderson, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on September 7, 1930 in Madisonville to the late Emmett Anderson and Grace Page Anderson Davis. Emmett was a 1949 graduate of Madisonville High School where he was a...

Paula Jo Cox

Paula Jo Cox

Feb 16, 2020

Paula Jo Davis Cox, 63, of Lewisport, KY passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was born on December 9, 1956 in Madisonville to the late Betty Jo Epley Davis and Paul Franklin Davis. Paula was formerly a LPN at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville and was a member of...

Gary Lee Pierce, Sr.

Gary Lee Pierce, Sr.

Feb 12, 2020

Gary Lee Pierce, Sr., 71 of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

He was born on February 28, 1948 in Renfrow, KY to the late Hilda Mae Terrance Pierce and Noble Froy Pierce. Gary enjoyed his work as a self employed truck driver and loved restoring cars.

In addition to his parents...

William Ross Conner

William Ross Conner

Feb 9, 2020

United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, William Ross Conner, 63, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 5, 1957 in Waterbury, CT to the late Jane Coulter Conner and Harry Conner. William was a regional manager at Pinkerton Security. He was a wrestler for the National...

Margaret Berry

Margaret Berry

Feb 9, 2020

Margaret Pendergraff Berry, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on December 20, 1939 in Madisonville to the late Evelyn and Noel Pendergraff. Margaret was formerly employed at Hudson Automotive as a finance manager. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and planting flowers.

In addition to...

Saundra Underwood

Saundra Underwood

Feb 7, 2020

Saundra Vandiver Underwood, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on March 9, 1940 in Madisonville to the late Emma Lorene Jones Harrison and Albert Vandiver. Saundra was formerly owner and operator of Sandy's Upholstery and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing, singing and...

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