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.
Sandra Joyce Armey
Sep 25, 2018
Sandra Joyce Tauber Armey, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on August 24, 1941 in Gary, IN to the late Virginia (Chambers) and Herschel Tauber. Sandra was formerly employed with EJ&E Railroad as an administrative assistant and was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed...
Pauletta Whitmer
Sep 25, 2018
Pauletta Murphey Whitmer, 64, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 12, 1954 in Madisonville to the late Juanita Hancock Murphey and John Waller Murphey. Pauletta worked at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville for thirty years as a CNA and was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary...
Linda Gail Mcgregor
Sep 19, 2018
Linda Gail McGregor, 72, of Beulah, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 11, 1946 in Cadiz, KY to the late Ruth and Lacy Skinner. Linda was a member of Abundant Grace Fellowship in Madisonville and was owner and operator or L&M Crossroads Cafe in Beulah, KY. She enjoyed cooking, painting,...
Patsy Parish Ashby
Sep 18, 2018
Patsy Parish Ashby, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her friend's home in Nortonville, KY. She was born on August 10, 1934 in Madisonville to the late Dr. Benjamin Parish and Mattie Jones Parish. Patsy was formerly a Registered Nurse at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She enjoyed sewing and crafting. In addition to...
Baker Johnston
Sep 15, 2018
Alan Baker Johnston, 29, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on October 18, 1988 in Madisonville to Fred and Valerie Johnston. Baker was employed with Alliance Coal Company and was a member of Hanson Baptist Church in Hanson, KY. Baker enjoyed skateboarding, snow boarding, golf and video games and...
Kenneth James Milum
Sep 12, 2018
Kenneth James Milum, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his son's home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from a prolonged illness. He was born the youngest of the sons on March 29, 1942 in Madisonville to the late, Lessie and Clyde Milum. Kenneth being born and raised in Madisonville and lived all of his adult...
Travis Mitchell Bess
Aug 31, 2018
Travis Mitchell Bess, 30, of Hanson, KY passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born on August 12, 1988 in Rockford, IL to Sharon Spriggs and Tony Bess. Travis was a coal miner with River View Coal Company in Waverly, KY and was a member of Grapevine missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville. He enjoyed fishing, working out, gardening...
David E. "Buddy" Cardwell
Aug 30, 2018
David E. "Buddy" Cardwell, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. He was born on July 24, 1936 in Manitou, KY to the late Sue Cardwell Major and Jessie David Cardwell. David was formerly a self employed truck driver which was his true passion. Survivors include his wife, Mary Cardwell of...
Scott Phillips
Aug 29, 2018
Scott Phillips, 45, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on July 11, 1973 in Madisonville to the late Betty Phillips. Scott was employed with Baptist Health and was a member of First General Baptist Church. He was a Uk Basketball and Dallas Cowboy Football fan and he enjoyed spending...
Mark Anthony Plunkette
Aug 26, 2018
Mark Anthony Plunkette, 45, of Nebo, KY passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 18, 1972 in Madisonville to Judy Plunkette and the late, Tony Plunkette. Mark was employed as a truck driver with Conway Freight. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and enjoyed talking and visiting with friends and family. In...
Mildred Parker
Aug 26, 2018
Mildred Norvelle Parker, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 7, 1934 in Providence, KY to the late Eula and John Norvelle. Mildred was formerly a manager at Carhart in Madisonville. She enjoyed fishing and loved gardening. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Kenny Vancleave
Aug 26, 2018
Kenny VanCleave, 80, of Manitou, KY passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on January 30, 1938 in Morganfield, KY to the late Maggie and Goble VanCleave. He was formerly a truck driver with ABF Trucking and attended Oakley Home General Baptist Church in Manitou. Kenny enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. The...
Elaine Cullen Johnson
Aug 24, 2018
Jean Elaine Cullen Johnson, 63, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on August 1, 1955 in Iowa City, IA to Joan Horwedel Cullen and the late David Cullen. Elaine enjoyed reading, watching TV and loved visiting with her friends and family. She was of the Catholic faith. In addition...
Gary Lee Mitchell
Aug 22, 2018
Gary Lee Mitchell, 61, of Greenville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on March 5, 1957 in Munich, Germany to the late Margaret Chavis and William Mitchell. Gary was a United States Army Veteran and retired from TVA. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and loved taking vacations. Survivors...
David Gibson
Aug 12, 2018
David Wayne Gibson, 49, of St. Charles, KY passed away on Sunday, August 12th, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. He was born on March 28, 1969 in St. Charles to James Gibson and Alice Clark. David graduated at the top of his class at South Hopkins High School. He was a self-made man that owned the Beverage Center, Quik Stop,...
Sarah Wilbourn
Aug 5, 2018
Sarah Wilbourn, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1924 in Starkville, MS to the late Geraldine and William Leonard Byram. Sarah attended First Baptist Church and she enjoyed crafting, sewing and liked visiting with friends and family sharing stories. In addition to her parents she was...
Andy Wickham
Aug 4, 2018
Andrew "Andy" Wickham, 53, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 18, 1965 to Kathy Shannon and the late Robert Wickham. Andy was a United States Air Force Veteran and was employed with Walmart in Hanson, KY and Enterprise in Madisonville. He attended Hanson United Methodist Church and...
Gary Carter
Aug 1, 2018
William Gary Carter, 74, of Manitou, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on November 11, 1943 in Evansville, IN to the late W.L. and Naomi Carter. Gary retired as a coal miner from P & M Coal Mines and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Providence, KY. He enjoyed...
David Killough
Jul 27, 2018
David Killough, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab Center in Madisonville. He was born on March 15, 1943 to the late Bonnie and Tommy Killough. David was formerly a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting...
Sonny Morrow
Jul 23, 2018
Carrol "Sonny" Morrow, 80, of Greenville, KY passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1938 to the late Geneva and Chester Morrow. Sonny was a self employed musician who had the honor to perform with such greats as Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra. He enjoyed music and could play several instruments...
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