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 County, State's history and identity.
Shannon Virge
Apr 25, 2026
Shannon Allen Virge, 46, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 21, 1980, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Katherine Denise Lee Allen and James Edward Allen. Shannon enjoyed watching television, TikTok videos, and sewing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Renae Huck
Apr 24, 2026
Claudia Renae Scott Huck, 62, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home.
She was born on August 2, 1963, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Helen Lois Newton Scott and Elson Emery Scott. She was formerly employed by Carhartt, Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center, Walmart, and Berry Plastics. She...
Grover Cleveland Travis
Apr 23, 2026
Grover Cleveland Travis, 91, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.
He was born on May 26, 1934, in Hanson, KY, to the late Nezzie Cooper Travis and Rev. Clarence "C.E." Travis. Grover retired from Peabody Coal Company. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time at the lake....
Sherry Fireline
Apr 20, 2026
Sherry Fireline, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2026, at her home.
She was born on December 10, 1961, to the late Judy Renfro Fireline and Delbert Fireline. Sherry was formerly employed with Farmers Bank. She will be remembered for her love of gardening. She found joy in nature and her personal faith....
Donna Wade
Apr 18, 2026
Donna Markel Wade, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on September 24, 1959, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Ann Seay Hicks. She was formerly employed by Regions Bank. She enjoyed reading, crafting, and gardening. She loved her grandchildren and her greatest...
Bonnie Carnal
Apr 17, 2026
Bonnie Jean Barthel Carnal, 83,of Manitou, KY passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN on Friday, April 17, 2026.
She was born on March 18, 1943, in Torrington, WY to the late Ethel Eileen Sutton Barthel and Julius Lewis Barthel. She was a homemaker and also had a career with the Army & Air Force...
Ricky Maturo
Apr 17, 2026
Ricky Allen Maturo, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville after a long illness.
He was born on December 23, 1950, to the late Lillian "Lilly" Mitchell Maturo and Lawrence Maturo. Ricky was a proud United States Army Veteran. He was a lifelong carnival concessions owner. He...
Ricky Neptune
Apr 16, 2026
Ricky Joe Neptune, of Madisonville, KY, formerly of Bremen, KY, was born on April 21, 1961, to the late Freda Mae Stewart (née Bruce) and Franklin Delbert Neptune.
After a quick but courageous battle with cancer beginning in August 2025, Ricky passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2026, surrounded by his family.
In addition to...
William Whitney Curtis Ⅲ
Apr 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Whitney Curtis III, 85, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Despite his long battle with heart disease and COPD, Whitney's unwavering sense of humor remained intact until the end. He had a remarkable ability to bring laughter to...
Jim Weaver
Apr 12, 2026
James "Jim" Lacy Weaver, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on June 2, 1960, in Chicago, IL to the late Lena Raye Penrod Weaver and James Audrey Weaver. Jim formerly worked as a welder at Fabrication Laboratories. He attended Concord General Baptist Church...
Danny Lee Lutz
Apr 12, 2026
Danny Lee Lutz, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on September 19, 1949, in Hanson, KY, to the late Ollie Sue Myers Lutz and LaFayette Hefner Lutz. He was formerly employed as a salesperson for Terminix Pest Control. He enjoyed fishing and was...
Harold Edward Presley
Mar 31, 2026
Harold Edward Presley, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on November 22, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Flora Mae Fredrick Wade and Andrew Jackson Presley. He was a self-employed handyman. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends....
Scott Tomblingson
Mar 31, 2026
Troy Scott Tomblingson, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.
He was born on May 31, 1960, in Hazel Park, MI, to Norma Lantaff Stone and the late Daris Tomblingson. He retired from the City of Madisonville where he worked as the Assistant Superintendent for the...
Dale Lynn Smith
Mar 31, 2026
Dale Lynn Smith, 68, of Sebree, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home.
He was born on September 27, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Edna Alice Sisk Smith and Clarence U. Smith. He retired from Goodyear and was also recently employed by the Hopkins County Board of Education as a custodian....
Josephine Faver
Mar 30, 2026
Josephine Massey Faver, 88, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
She was born on April 2, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Katherine Adams Massey and Lawrence Massey. She loved flowers. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Josephine was a member of...
Tammy Newsam
Mar 27, 2026
Tamara "Tammy" Fallin Newsam, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home.
She was born on June 9, 1965, in Evansville, IN, to the late Patricia Oglesby Fallin and Jerry Wayne Fallin. She was an LPN for Hillside Center and many other nursing homes. She loved shopping and collecting handbags. Her...
David Earl Hancock, Sr.
Mar 26, 2026
David Earl Hancock, Sr., 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on March 4, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Nannie Bell Corbitt Hancock and Fletcher Leroy Hancock. He was formerly employed with the City of Madisonville and worked in the Wastewater Department....
Roger Hector Hewlett
Mar 25, 2026
Roger Hector Hewlett, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.
He was born on October 3, 1932, in Hanson, KY, to the late Vera Crowley Hewlett and Thomas "T.D." Dewitt Hewlett. He was a proud veteran during the Korean conflict of...
Billy Wayne Wells Sr.
Mar 24, 2026
Billy Wayne Wells, Sr., 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.
He was born on April 6, 1949 in Henderson, KY. He was formerly employed at Tyson Foods. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and working on cars.
He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Wayne Wells, Jr.;...
Alice Smith
Mar 19, 2026
Alice Morrison Smith, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her son's home.
She was born on August 23, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hazel Holeman Morrison and John Morrison. She was formerly employed by the Hopkins County Department of Human Resources. She was a member of the Branson Band...
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