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.
Nellie Edna Starkweather
Nov 7, 2019
Nellie Edna (Horn) Starkweather, 77, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2019 in Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville KY after a long illness.
Nellie was born to Leonard and Rosie (King) Horn on January 25, 1942 in Mine La Monte MO. She married Stanley (Stan) Starkweather on October 15, 1994 and they recently...
William Everett Lantrip, Jr.
Nov 4, 2019
William Everett Lantrip, Jr., 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.
He was born on March 22, 1937 in St. Charles, KY to the late Ethel Elizabeth Messamore Lantrip and Joseph Everett Lantrip. He retired as a coal miner with Charolais Coal Company and attended...
Wade Paul Bergeron
Oct 31, 2019
Wade Paul Bergeron, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on February 21, 1960 in Houma, LA to the late Josephine Bergeron and Edward Rhodes. Wade was a United States Army Veteran and worked for Madisonville Towing. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing.
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William E. Griffin
Oct 29, 2019
William E. Griffin, 98, of Hanson, KY passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
He was born on July 24, 1921 in Hanson to the late Mamie Pearl Smith Griffin and Perry Roscoe Griffin. William was a United States Army WWII Veteran and retired as a...
Dorothy Carner
Oct 24, 2019
Dorothy Carner, 86, of Nebo, KY passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her daughters home.
She was born on May 5, 1933 in Dalton, KY to the late Gredith and Al James Neisz. Dorothy was formerly a charge aide at Outwood State Hospital in Dawson Springs, KY and was a member of Prospect Missionary Baptist...
Joyce Truett
Oct 23, 2019
Joyce Stevens Truett, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
She was born on January 26, 1949 in Gonzales, TX to the late Thelma Jean Stevens and G.D. Stevens. Nancy had worked and managed many restaurants over the years. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish. Joyce was...
Donald R. Buchanan
Oct 23, 2019
Donald R. Buchanan, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.
He was born on October 18, 1937 in Madisonville to the late Jennie Lou Buchanan and Carl Ray Buchanan. Donald was a United States Navy Veteran and retired as a coal miner with Pyro Mining. He was...
Robert Graham
Oct 20, 2019
Robert Graham, 85, of Madisonville, KY went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019.
He was born on December 22, 1933 in Madisonville to the late Lucy and Lucien Graham. He retired from Whirlpool in Evansville, IN and was a member of Souls' Harbor Baptist Church in Madisonville. Robert enjoyed fishing, wood working...
Larry "Crazy Larry" Glenn Townsell, Sr.
Oct 17, 2019
Larry "Crazy Larry" Glenn Townsell, Sr., 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on January 13, 1940 in Moss Hill, KY to the late Annie Irene and Thomas Townsell. Larry retired as a coal miner with Charolais Coal Company. He was a member of Praise Temple...
Arlen Ray Renfrow
Oct 13, 2019
Arlen Ray Renfrow, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on September 11, 1952 to Gene Renfrow and the late June Renfrow. Arlen was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and formerly worked at Autoliv and later retired from J-Loc. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors...
Sarah Elizabeth Proctor
Oct 9, 2019
Sarah Elizabeth Troop Proctor, 93, of St. Clair, MO formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at St. Clair Nursing Center.
She was born on August 30, 1926 in Madisonville to the late Carrie Gertrude Miller and George Lafayette Troop. Sarah was diagnosed with polio as a young girl. During her youth, she...
William E. Tyson
Oct 8, 2019
William E. Tyson, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on October 8, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on October 16, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Anna Mae Tyson and James William Tyson. William retired as a coal miner from Peabody Coal Company and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
Jerry Wayne Lovan
Oct 4, 2019
Jerry Wayne Lovan, 81, of Dalton, KY passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home.
He was born on January 1, 1938 in Dalton to the late Izetta Lovan Jackson and William B. Lovan. Jerry was a member of Richland Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of Masonic Lodge 609. He owned and operated...
Rebecca Ruth Carter
Oct 3, 2019
Rebecca Ruth Camplin Carter, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born on January 11, 1945 in St. Charles, KY to the late Nona and Archie Camplin. Rebecca enjoyed quilting and cooking and loved reading her Bible. She was a member of Souls Harbor Baptist Church in Madisonville....
Betty Jo Buskuehl
Oct 3, 2019
Betty Jo Barnett Buskuehl, 80, of Arnold, MO formerly of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO.
She was born on September 11, 1939 in Slaughters to the late Ida Lovan and William Henry Barnett. Betty retired from Baldor Electric in Valley Park, MO and was of...
Howard Andrew Todd
Oct 1, 2019
Howard "Bubby" Andrew Todd, 64, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on December 22, 1954 in Madisonville to the late Willie Lee Todd and Howard H. Todd. Howard was employed with Marketplace in Madisonville and was formerly employed with Speed Queen and York. He was a...
Floyd Calvin Williams
Sep 30, 2019
Floyd Calvin Williams, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was born on November 24, 1928 in San Diego, CA to the late Marguerite Williams and Frances Clay Williams. Floyd was a self employed farmer. He loved flying and loved his family. He lived strongly by his Christian...
Johnny Wayne Reynolds
Sep 29, 2019
Johnny Wayne Reynolds, 70, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home.
He was born on November 21, 1948 in Madisonville to the late Elizabeth Nevitt and John Jefferson Reynolds. Johnny was a United States Army Veteran and was owner and operator of Johnny Reynolds Electric. He was of the Christian faith....
Linda Jones
Sep 28, 2019
Linda Moore Jones, 75, of Mortons Gap. KY passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.
She was born on July 10, 1944 in Madisonville, KY to the late Imogene Moore and O.B. Moore. Linda loved her grandchildren and her dogs. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition...
Beverly Jo Walker
Sep 27, 2019
Beverly Jo Walker, 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
She was born on February 10, 1948 in Mayfield, KY to the late Mary Louise Albright Barker and Loyd A. Albright. Beverly was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents she...
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