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.

Shirley Ann Kembel

Shirley Ann Kembel

Feb 6, 2020

Shirley Ann Beard Kembel, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on January 7, 1932 in Madisonville to the late Merley and Edward Beard. Shirley was retired from the Hopkins County Board of Education as a teacher and was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Jane Pleasant

Jane Pleasant

Feb 5, 2020

Jane Tippett Pleasant, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on December 23, 1943 in Hanson, KY to the late Evelyn James Tippett and Joe Smith Tippett. Jane was formerly a case worker with the State of Kentucky and was a member of Earlington First...

Jo Nell Pendley

Jo Nell Pendley

Feb 5, 2020

Jo Nell Pendley, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on February 5, 2020 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, KY.

She was born on January 4, 1934 in Slaughters, KY to the late Beulah Tompkins and Herman Tompkins. She loved antiques and became owner and operator of Jo's Antiques. Jo Nell enjoyed flea markets, Bingo...

David Wayne Henley

David Wayne Henley

Feb 3, 2020

David "Dave" Henley, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on October 6, 1952 in Morganfield, KY to the late Ellen Francis "Bobbie" Jones Henley and Wayne Edward Henley. David was a United States Army Military Police Corps Veteran and was a retired carpenter. He liked...

John Melvin Hicklin

John Melvin Hicklin

Jan 31, 2020

John Melvin Hicklin passed away Friday, January 31, 2020, at his home in Madisonville. Johnny was born July 30, 1942, in a log cabin in Anton, KY. He was the seventh of eight children born to the late Charles and Elsie Offutt Hicklin. He had been a follower of Jesus since the age of 11, when he was saved...

Ricky A. Stevens

Ricky A. Stevens

Jan 27, 2020

Ricky A. Stevens, 59, of Providence, KY passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.

He was born on August 2, 1960 in Madisonville to the late Rosetta and Oscar Stevens. Ricky was a self employed logger and he attended Dalton Presbyterian Church in Dalton, KY. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents...

Mary Hardison

Mary Hardison

Jan 26, 2020

Mary Reeves Hardison, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville.

She was born on January 31, 1933 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Maude and Rose Reeves. Mary lovingly attended Earlington General Baptist Church. She enjoyed being with her church family and loved praising Jesus....

Kathy Jo Ezell

Kathy Jo Ezell

Jan 25, 2020

Kathy Jo Ezell, 63, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on March 28, 1956 in Morganfield, KY to Ida Jo Porter and Billy Ray Wallace. Kathy was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Mortons Gap, KY where she was the piano player. She was a...

George H. Martin

George H. Martin

Jan 24, 2020

George H. Martin, 77, of Nebo, KY passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

He was born on June 3, 1942 in Nebo, KY to the late Anna Katherine Frazer Martin and Charlie Brown Martin. George graduated from Nebo High School and attended Murray State University, he later graduated from Reisch American...

Ralph W. Houtchens

Ralph W. Houtchens

Jan 22, 2020

United States Army Veteran, Ralph W. Houtchens, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare.

He was born on February 13, 1942 in Louisville, KY to the late Jene Herbert and Charles Houtchens. Ralph was formerly employed with Ahlstrom as a security guard. He enjoyed boating, fishing and camping. He...

David Edward Carter

David Edward Carter

Jan 20, 2020

United States Army Veteran, David Edward Carter, 79, of Nebo, KY passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on April 11, 1940 to the late Geneva Riggs Carter and Fon Carter. David was formerly employed with Gulf Ashmore Distributors. He enjoyed history,...

Wayne Martin

Wayne Martin

Jan 19, 2020

United States Army Korean War Veteran,  William Wayne Martin, 93, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on September 26, 1926 in Sullivan, KY to the late Ercie Ethel Morgan Martin and Joe Watson Martin. Wayne was formerly employed...

Linda Gale Blanchard

Linda Gale Blanchard

Jan 18, 2020

Linda Gale Hibbs Blanchard, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on January 8, 1940 in Providence, KY to the late Loretta Hudnall and Otho Hibbs. Linda enjoyed sewing and playing bingo. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents she...

Chris Lee Hibbs

Chris Lee Hibbs

Jan 17, 2020

Christopher Lee Hibbs, 35, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.

He was born on July 7, 1984 in Madisonville to Lana Benningfield and the late Ernie Hibbs. Chris was employed at Kroger in Madisonville for fifteen years as an assistant third shift manager and attended The River Church in Nortonville. He enjoyed fishing,...

Mary Lou Lutz

Mary Lou Lutz

Jan 15, 2020

Mary Lou Lutz, 96, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on July 16, 1923 in Manitou, KY to the late Lou Etta Parrish Duncan and Rev. Oscar Lee Duncan. Mary was formerly employed with First Baptist Church Daycare. She attended Concord General Baptist Church in...

Wanda Villines

Wanda Villines

Jan 14, 2020

Wanda Pendley Villines, 84, of Warsaw, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Gallatin Nursing and Rehab in Warsaw.

She was born on May 3, 1935 in Madisonville to the late Tommie and Jewell Pendley. Wanda was of the baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing and going to yard sales.

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Vicki Townsend

Vicki Townsend

Jan 12, 2020

Villa "Vicki" Mae Laffoon Townsend, 93, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville after a brief illness.

She was born in Greenup, IL to the late Laudia and Robert Lee Laffoon. Vicki completed The Nurse Cadet Corp program at Welborn Memorial Hospital in Evansville, IN. As a nurse she met and married a...

Tommy Hibbs

Tommy Hibbs

Jan 12, 2020

Robert "Tommy" Hibbs, 75, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home.

He was born on April 12, 1944 in Hanson to the late Ruth and Raleigh Hibbs. Robert retired from the City of Madisonville Street Department and was of the Pentecostal faith. Robert was a United States Army Veteran. He...

Raymond Thomas

Raymond Thomas

Jan 9, 2020

Raymond Thomas, 88, of Hendersonville, TN formerly of Anton, KY passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Main Street Senior Living in Hendersonville.

He was born on December 7, 1931 in Graham, KY to the late Leota Stanley Thomas and Homer Thomas. Raymond worked for York as a fork lift driver. He enjoyed gardening, playing guitar,...

Donnie Wayne Woodall

Donnie Wayne Woodall

Dec 28, 2019

Donnie Wayne Woodall, 34, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

He was born on November 28, 1985 in Tolu, KY. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Hedges. Donnie was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and was employed at Carhart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of...

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