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.

Laura Dugger Stewart

Laura Dugger Stewart

Feb 23, 2019

Laura Dugger Stewart, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on March 22, 1926 in Madisonville to the late Lemuel Volney Dugger, Sr and Florence Key Dugger. Laura retired after thirty-eight years from South Central Bell. She was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of...

Samuel Louis Todd

Samuel Louis Todd

Feb 22, 2019

Samuel Louis Todd, 55, of Nebo, KY passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, KY.

He was born on July 21, 1963 in Madisonville, KY to the late Willie Lee Todd and Howard H. Todd. Samuel was employed at Roger Group as a machine operator. He enjoyed fishing, camping and wood...

Junia "Judy" Nielsen

Junia "Judy" Nielsen

Feb 19, 2019

Junia "Judy" Nielsen, 97, of Hanson, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.

She was born on July 21, 1921 in Patterson, IL to the late Anna and William McClenning. Judy was formerly a marketing executive at Northrup Grumell and she was of the Methodist faith. She loved gourmet cooking....

Mary Lucille Edmiston

Mary Lucille Edmiston

Feb 19, 2019

Mary Lucille Edmiston, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Owensboro Center Nursing and Rehab in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on July 26, 1933 in Diamond, KY to the late Octavia and Leslie Alexander. Mary enjoyed cooking and loved to bowl. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition...

Norma Clayton Winebarger

Norma Clayton Winebarger

Feb 16, 2019

Norma Clayton Winebarger, 92, of Manitou, KY passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on October 23, 1926 in Nebo, KY to the late Francis May Clayton and Aubry Clayton. Norma was formerly a seamstress at Shane's Manufacturing in Evansville, IN and was a member...

Theresa Amelia Daugherty

Theresa Amelia Daugherty

Feb 12, 2019

Theresa Amelia Stallings Daugherty, 76, of Manitou, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on March 8, 1942 in Owensboro, KY to the late Mary Magdalene Stallings and Andrew Clemens Stallings. Theresa was formerly a nurse at Our Lady of Mercy  in Owensboro. She enjoyed fishing, camping, planting flowers...

Bobby D. Smith

Bobby D. Smith

Feb 8, 2019

Bobby D. Smith, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

He was born on April 20, 1958 in South Williamson, KY to Ona Smith and the late Willie Smith. Bobby worked in the mining industry for forty-two years and was a MSHA mine inspector for the...

Mae Blair

Mae Blair

Feb 1, 2019

Mae H. Moore Blair, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home.

She was born on January 5, 1932 in Mortons Gap, KY to the late Eliza Wesley Moore and Eugene Moore. Mae enjoyed quilting, gardening, traveling and reading historical westerns. She was a member of Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church...

Jeffrey C. Gill

Jeffrey C. Gill

Jan 19, 2019

Jeffrey C. Gill, 58, of Madisonville, KY passed away on January 19, 2019 at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1960 in Madisonville to the late Jack D. Gill, Sr. and Glenda Gill Martz. Jeffrey was a drummer, loved motorcycles, dirt track racing and fishing. He was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include...

Gary Ray Carner

Gary Ray Carner

Jan 15, 2019

Gary Ray Carner, 61, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home.

He was born on February 26, 1957 in Providence, KY to Dorothy Carner and the late Richard Carner. Gary was a self employed truck driver and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Dalton, KY.  He enjoyed reading,...

Juanita Cates

Juanita Cates

Jan 12, 2019

Juanita Williams Cates, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

She was born on December 4, 1926 in Madisonville to the late Alice Mildred Williams and Clifford Williams, Sr., Juanita was formerly a nurse aide at NHC and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed quilting and was...

Hules Todd, Jr.

Hules Todd, Jr.

Jan 11, 2019

Hules Todd, Jr., 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on December 1, 1936 in Madisonville, KY to the late Dixie Trim and Hules Todd, Sr. Hules was a United States Korean War Navy Veteran and was a member of the Hall Street Apostolic Church. He...

Dorothy Stewart

Dorothy Stewart

Jan 10, 2019

Dorothy Stewart, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on October 13, 1933 in Hanson, KY to the late Mabelle Groves and Samuel Groves. Dorothy attended Pleasant View Baptist Church and she enjoyed crocheting and reading.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Cotton, Sr.

Charles "Charlie" Edward Cotton, Sr.

Jan 10, 2019

Charles "Charlie" Edward Cotton, Sr., 70, of Hanson, KY passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his home.

He was born on September 27, 1948 in Hardinsburg, KY to Gracie Mae Cotton and the late Oscar Allen Cotton, Sr. Charlie was formerly employed with Carhartt and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness....

Doris Jean Watts Harper

Doris Jean Watts Harper

Jan 9, 2019

Doris Jean Watts Harper, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on January 13, 1942 to the late Mable Watts and Wallace Watts, Sr. She was a self employed private sitter and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed watching television shows and cooking.

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Joseph Edward Miller

Joseph Edward Miller

Jan 6, 2019

Joseph Edward Miller, 51, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at KentuckyOne Health Saint Joseph Berea in Berea, KY.

He was born on August 4, 1967 in Madisonville to Mary Pleasant and the late Clarence Edward Miller. Joseph was formerly employed with Purdue Farms and was a member of Browder Methodist Church. He...

Mamie Cook

Mamie Cook

Jan 5, 2019

Mamie Cook, 65, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her home.

She was born on September 4, 1953 to the late Leona Nunn and Clarence Elkins. Mamie was a self employed private sitter and was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness for forty-eight years. She enjoyed reading and loved reading...

Norma "Tillie" Ball

Norma "Tillie" Ball

Jan 4, 2019

Norma "Tillie" Ball, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at her son's home in Madisonville.

She was born on July 6, 1928 in Beaver Dam, KY to the late Pauline and Roscoe Shields. Tillie was formerly a dental assistant with Dr. Yates Dentistry. She enjoyed reading, sewing and loved spending time with...

Evelyn "Tootie" Marie Tapp

Evelyn "Tootie" Marie Tapp

Jan 3, 2019

Evelyn Marie "Tootie" Tapp, 85, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on April 18, 1933 in Beulah, KY to the late Woodrow Tapp and Lacy Mae Tapp. Tootie was a member of Union Crossroads General Baptist Church in Nortonville. She resided at Hillside Villa in Madisonville...

Patricia Tyson Mitchell

Patricia Tyson Mitchell

Jan 2, 2019

Patricia Tyson Mitchell, 68, of Greenville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on October 3, 1950 in Madisonville, KY to the late Margaret and Elvis Tyson. Patricia enjoyed watching game shows and she truly loved nature and animals. She was of the Christian faith.

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