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.

Dorothy Jean Hawkins

Dorothy Jean Hawkins

Jan 2, 2019

Dorothy Jean Hawkins, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on February 14, 1924 in Earlington, KY to the late Will and Dixie "Harpy" Lamb. Dorothy was a beautician and co-owner of several businesses  with her husband. She enjoyed cooking for her family...

Linda Hollis

Linda Hollis

Dec 31, 2018

Linda Hollis, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Lucy King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

She was born on November 28, 1939 in Earlington, KY to the late Susie Mae Knight and Chester Crook. Linda was formerly employed with Regional Medical Center in Madisonville and was of the Baptist faith....

Ronald Leslie Pendley

Ronald Leslie Pendley

Dec 25, 2018

Ronald Leslie Pendley, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home.

He was born on June 23, 1942 in Earlington, KY to the late Tommy Irene Pendley and Jewell Willard Pendley. Ronald was a United States Army Veteran and was a coal miner with P&M Coal Mines. He enjoyed working on...

Brenda Todd

Brenda Todd

Dec 24, 2018

Brenda Milum Todd, 73, of Nebo, KY passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at her daughter's home in Nebo.

She was born on July 8, 1945 in Madisonville, KY to the late Clyde and Lessie Milum. Brenda retired from Ridgewood Terrace as a LPN and was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She...

Bobby Wayne Hudson

Bobby Wayne Hudson

Dec 18, 2018

Bobby Wayne Hudson, 81, of Manitou, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

He was born on April 9, 1937 in Nebo, KY to the late Lonnie Ray Hudson and Ada Lucille Clayton Hudson. Bobby worked forty years and retired from Whirlpool Corporation. He was a...

Kerry Wendell Wilhite

Kerry Wendell Wilhite

Dec 12, 2018

Kerry Wendell Wilhite, 64, of Detroit, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born on August 4, 1954 in Evansville, IN to Joie Crane and the late Roy Wilhite. Kerry was a driver for a recycling company and attended St. Ambrose Church in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. In his spare time...

Paul Thomas Allen, Sr.

Paul Thomas Allen, Sr.

Dec 9, 2018

Paul Thomas Allen, Sr., 76, of Manitou, KY passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his home.

He was born on November 21, 1942 in Madisonville to the late Jessie and Lewis Allen. Paul was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly employed with Hydro Conduit as a foreman. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

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Deborah Hopewell

Deborah Hopewell

Dec 9, 2018

Deborah Ann Yandell Hopewell, 54, of Hanson, KY departed this earth for her heavenly home on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her home.

She was born on August 6, 1964 in Marion, KY to Tommy and Linda Yandell. She was employed with A&B Sign Company and was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where she played the...

Chester Alvin Capps, Jr.

Chester Alvin Capps, Jr.

Dec 9, 2018

Chester Alvin Capps, Jr., 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on January 29, 1946 in Fort Smith, AR to the late Opal Madeline Capps and Chester A. Capps, Sr. Chester was a United States Navy Veteran and was a former truck driver with Poole Truck...

John Allen Conrad

John Allen Conrad

Dec 4, 2018

John Allen "Abe" Conrad, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on August 31, 1949 in Coiltown, KY to the late Erma Nell Conrad and Dewey Douglas Conrad. He was employed with Fies 9 Coal Mines and was a member of Love United Baptist Church. Abe...

Joe Evans Mccoy

Joe Evans Mccoy

Dec 3, 2018

Joe Evans McCoy, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Madisonville on November 4, 1950 to the late Emma Gene Ashby McCoy and Ira Oliver "Mac" McCoy.

He graduated from Madisonville High School in 1968 and attended Western Kentucky University where he earned his...

Matthew Eugene Hartman

Matthew Eugene Hartman

Nov 28, 2018

Matthew Eugene Hartman, 45, of Madisonville, KY went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1973 in Huntington, IN to Cheryl Ivins and Gary Hartman. Matthew was a truck driver for David Duncan Trucking and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Madisonville. He was a...

Nancy Siddon Franklin

Nancy Siddon Franklin

Nov 28, 2018

Nancy Siddon Franklin, 77, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, November  28,  2018 at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation in Princeton, KY. She was born on August 27, 1941 in Eddyville, Kentucky to the late Bessie Hanks and Raymond Hanks. Nancy worked as a seamstress at Ottenhemer Factory. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and gardening. Nancy was a member of...

Kelly Pryor

Kelly Pryor

Nov 26, 2018

Joseph Kelly Pryor, 52, of Manitou, KY lost his battle of cancer on Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1966 in Madisonville to Emma Sue Pryor and the late Willoughby C. Pryor. Kelly was employed with Carhart and was a member of Johnson Island Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved the...

Ronnie Lee Brasher

Ronnie Lee Brasher

Nov 22, 2018

Ronnie Lee Brasher, 65, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on October 8, 1953 in Madisonville, KY to the late Lawanda June Riley and Hershel Ross Brasher. Ronnie worked for thirty one years at Pyro Mining and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed watching Western's,...

Arleta Lee Smith

Arleta Lee Smith

Nov 21, 2018

Arleta Lee Smith, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on November 27, 1937 in Pahoa, Hawaii on November 27, 1937 to the late Florence Lee Kai Borsdorf and Charles Edward Huston, Sr. Arleta retired from the State of Kentucky Department of Finance. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Arleta...

Howell Love

Howell Love

Nov 20, 2018

Howell Love, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on February 4, 1941 in Nortonville, KY to the late Louise Love and William Howell Love. He was formerly a Kentucky State Mine Inspector. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Love. Survivors...

Bonnie Ruby Hancock

Bonnie Ruby Hancock

Nov 19, 2018

Bonnie Ruby Hancock, 78, of Calhoun, KY passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born on April 17, 1940 in Calhoun to the late, Edna and John Hendricks. Bonnie was formerly a cook for Ponderosa and Country Cupboard in Madisonville. She enjoyed cooking and collecting strawberry items. She loved spending time...

Oliver Fain, Jr.

Oliver Fain, Jr.

Nov 12, 2018

Oliver Fain Jr., 78, of Simpsonville, SC departed this life for his heavenly home on November 12 th , 2018.

He was born on October 1 st , 1940 in Montgomery County, TN to the late, Obietta Bredden and Oliver "O.B" Fain. Oliver lived in Columbus, Georgia where he worked for over forty years in cotton mills...

George Sandidge, Jr.

George Sandidge, Jr.

Nov 12, 2018

George Sandidge, Jr., 95, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born on June 8, 1923 in Danville, KY to the late Marguerite and George R. Sandidge, Sr. George was a United States Navy World War II Veteran and  retired after thirty-five years from...

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