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.

Sharon Darlene Houtchens

Sharon Darlene Houtchens

Sep 27, 2019

Sharon Darlene Gilmore Houtchens, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on June 2, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Dorothy Nell Martin and Frances Gilmore. Sharon was formerly a receptionist at the Nature Center and attended Living Waters Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed collecting...

Edwina Darnell

Edwina Darnell

Sep 25, 2019

Edwina Wasik Darnell, 77, of New Albany, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd.

She was born on May 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Lillian and Edward Wasik. She was formerly employed with Canteen Food Service and was of the Catholic faith. Edwina enjoyed spending time with her family....

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Sep 25, 2019

Betty Duncan Smith, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on May 2, 1933 in White Plains, KY to the late Irma and Gaylon Erastus Duncan. Betty was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and spending time with her family....

Karen Wilson

Karen Wilson

Sep 23, 2019

Karen Faulk Wilson, 61 of Midway, KY wife of Ambrose Wilson IV, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home. Born on April 4, 1958 in Madisonville, KY she was a daughter of the late Joyce Hope Wiggins and Ernest Dean Faulk, and stepdaughter of Geraldine Faulk.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Maurice Coleman Franklin

Maurice Coleman Franklin

Sep 23, 2019

Maurice Coleman Franklin, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on July 8, 1943 in Madisonville to the late Gladys Vincent Franklin and Owen Ray Franklin. Maurice was formerly a coal miner at Island Creek Coal Company Providence 1. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting guns....

Sue Loney Miller

Sue Loney Miller

Sep 15, 2019

Sue Loney Miller, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on February 20, 1947 in Earlington, KY. She was the daughter of the late Ollie and Winfred Tucker. Sue was employed with Country Cupboard and Alford's Drive Inn. She enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with...

Robert Ellis Mckechnie

Robert Ellis Mckechnie

Sep 12, 2019

Robert Ellis McKechnie, 76, of Carbondale, KY passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was born on January 20, 1943 in Madisonville to the late Melrose Thomas and Neil McKechnie. Robert was an engineer with the State of Kentucky. He enjoyed playing cards, reading and riding motorcycles.

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Margaret Wright

Margaret Wright

Sep 9, 2019

Margaret VanHoy Wright, 88, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Colonial Terrace Health Care in Sebree, KY.

She was born on August 16, 1931 in Slaughters to the late Beverly and Paul VanHoy. Margaret was formerly an executive secretary for Delta Airlines. She attended Slaughters First United Methodist Church during her youth...

Keith Kelley

Keith Kelley

Sep 7, 2019

Fred Keith Kelley, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on November 12, 1959 in Madisonville to the late Nelda Kelley and James Kelley. Keith was formerly employed with Carhart and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and loved watching drag racing....

Aaron Keith Farmer

Aaron Keith Farmer

Aug 27, 2019

Aaron Farmer, 47, of Dalton, KY, passed away on, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

He was born on July 7, 1972 to John Farmer and LaDonna Cates. Aaron attended Stoney Point Primitive Baptist Church. He spent twenty-three years of his life in the coal...

Jackie Thomas Collins

Jackie Thomas Collins

Aug 19, 2019

Jackie Thomas Collins, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home.

He was born on July 17, 1937 in Clay, KY to the late Irene Wooten and Robert Elden Collins. Jackie was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and retired as a coal miner from P & M Coal Company. He...

Wayne Allen Dukes

Wayne Allen Dukes

Aug 18, 2019

Wayne Allen Dukes, 49, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on February 22, 1970 in Madisonville to the late Mary Royal Dukes Harvey and Eugene Dukes. Wayne was a self employed construction worker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and Nascar and he truly loved...

Nancy Ragland

Nancy Ragland

Aug 14, 2019

Nancy Frieburg Ragland, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her home.

She was born on September 13, 1935 in Bloomington, IL to the late Anna Louise Frieburg and Martin August Frieburg. Nancy was a member of Mortons Gap Christian Church in Mortons Gap, KY and was a member of the Sixty-Six...

Betty Walker

Betty Walker

Aug 6, 2019

Betty Jane Walker, 90, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh.

She was born on August 24, 1928 in Mortons Gap, KY to the late Ode and Nevlyn Lee. She worked...

Ruth Ashby

Ruth Ashby

Aug 3, 2019

Ruth E. Parker Ashby, 97, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on July 14, 1922 in Hanson to the late Ben H. and Connie Callas Parker. She was a homemaker and was a member of Providence Rural United Methodist Church in Hanson. Ruth enjoyed quilting,...

Paul Daniel Merrell

Paul Daniel Merrell

Jul 31, 2019

Paul Daniel Merrell, 95, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on September 13, 1923 in Mortons Gap, KY to the late Mossy and Lewis Merrell. Paul was a United States Army WWII Veteran stationed in India and Burma. He was well known as a bridge player...

Ronald Reynolds

Ronald Reynolds

Jul 30, 2019

Ronald Reynolds, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born on December 8, 1945 in Madisonville to the late Edward and Ruby Reynolds. Ronald was an electrician at IBEW and was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed shooting pool and traveling.

In addition to his parents...

Gladys Marie Cunningham

Gladys Marie Cunningham

Jul 30, 2019

Gladys Marie Clevenger Cunningham, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her home.

She was born on August 29, 1936 in Barnsley, KY to the late Mae and Herman Clevenger. Gladys attended Westside Community Church. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Shawn L. Scott

Shawn L. Scott

Jul 28, 2019

Shawn L. Scott, 48, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born on April 7, 1971 in Madisonville to Roger and Lynda Scott. Shawn was a peer support specialist at Pennyroyal Center in Madisonville. He loved UFC, Kentucky Basketball and the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include his...

Vickie Lea Coble

Vickie Lea Coble

Jul 23, 2019

Vickie Lea Coble, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on February 4, 1953 in Madisonville to the late Lois Ann Brown and Johnny Coleman Brown. Vickie was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents...

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