Obituaries

Jul 21, 2018

Joann Gooch Phillips, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1936 in Nebo, KY to the late Dorothy Marie Gooch and Bradley "Bill" Gooch. Joann enjoyed watching QVC, UK Basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. She also enjoyed watching golf especially when her favorite golfer, Tiger Woods...

Jul 19, 2018

On Thursday, July 19th Joseph Martin Day, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 72. He was born on May 17th, 1946 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late Marvin Beuford and Ruby (Martin) Day. He graduated from Murray State University where he was president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and received his law degree from...

Jul 18, 2018

Donnie "Congo" Eugene Hawkins, 55, of Manitou, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on August 18, 1962 in Madisonville to the late Jo Nell and WA Hawkins, Sr. Donnie was formerly employed as a coal miner with Warrior Coal Company. He enjoyed Nascar, riding his golf cart, loved...

Jul 17, 2018

Alice Faye Pentecost, 79, of Albany, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1939 in Madisonville to the late Martha Helen Hatler and Ernest Hatler. Faye was formerly employed for over twenty-seven years with Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She enjoyed gardening, reading and word search...

Jul 15, 2018

Myra Powell, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on August 14, 1931 in Stephensburg, KY to the late Edith Ellis Hoffius and Elmer Hoffius. Myra was a member of First United Methodist Church in Madisonville where she enjoyed volunteering in different ministries. She retired after...

Jul 14, 2018

Donald William Eli, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away at his home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Dora K. Eli and William Earl Eli. Donald was formerly a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company Camp 11. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. In addition to...

Jul 12, 2018

Mary Humphrey, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Shemwell Healthcare in Providence, KY. She was born on December 29, 1928 in Madisonville to the late Hattie Mae Hughes Ford and Gene Ford. Mary was a member of First United Methodist Church in Madisonville and she had taught Sunday school at Parkview United Methodist Church....

Jul 7, 2018

Thomas "Tommy" Andrew Williams, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on February 23, 1950 in Madisonville to the late Anna Mae Williams. Tommy was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and retired as Chief of the City of Madisonville Fire Department. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, riding motorcycles and...

Jul 5, 2018

David Lee Milum, Sr., 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born on June 12, 1938 in Madisonville to the late, Lessie and Clyde Milum. David was a retired United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He...

Jul 4, 2018

James Morgan, 66, of Dawson Springs, Ky passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 22, 1952 to the late, Bertha Beatrice Morgan Kenyon and Robert Junior Morgan. James was a self employed truck driver and mechanic. He liked to fish and loved all dogs especially his dogs, Spot, Sadie and S.J....

Jul 2, 2018

Annabel M. Pentecost, 97, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on February 14, 1921 in Milford, IL to the late, Margaret and William Shoufler. Annabel loved going to yard sales and bargain shopping. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Pentecost;...

Jun 27, 2018

Eugene "Willie" Willingham, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born on February 21, 1932 in Henderson, KY to the late, Jones Ovid Willingham and Edna Elva White Willingham. Willie was a United States Army Veteran and was owner and operator of Reelum...

Jun 25, 2018

Anna Clark McGregor, 80, of Manitou, KY passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1938 in Madisonville to the late Virginia and William Ezra Dunbar. Anna was formerly employed with Senior Citizens Nursing Home in Madisonville and she was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, puzzles and had a...

Jun 24, 2018

Virginia Caroline Strom Dorris, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on January 23, 1930 in Springfield, MA to the late Ruth and Frederick Strom. Virginia enjoyed reading and loved her church and her Sunday school class at First United Methodist Church where she was a loving member since...

Jun 16, 2018

Murlyne Hogue Winstead, 72, of Madisonville, KY went home to be with her Lord early Saturday morning, June 16, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on January 26, 1946. Murlyne was the only child of the late, Murl Hogue and Gwendolyn Dever Hogue of Madisonville.  She enjoyed gardening and flowers and truly loved spending time with her family....

Jun 15, 2018

Kimberly Ann Leach, 50, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 6, 1968 in Henderson, KY to Donnie Weir and the late, Sharon Brown. Kimberly was employed with Oak Ridge Retirement Center in Madisonville. Survivors include her husband, Scott Leach; her father, Donnie Weir of Florida; and her...

Jun 15, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Young, 64, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 14, 1953 in Lakeland, FL to the late Alice and J.C. Hill. Elizabeth was employed with Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. She enjoyed gardening and art and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband,...

Jun 13, 2018

Bobby F. "Bob" McGary, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Madisonville, KY to the late, Sarah and Jesse W. McGary. After high school Bob joined the United States Army and later became a police officer with the Madisonville...

Jun 11, 2018

Mary Rose Conti, 57, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 18, 1960 in Sharon, PA to Fred and Rose Conti. Mary Rose received her Bachelor degree at Purdue University and received her Masters degree from Murray State University. She taught English and writing skills at First Colony Middle...

Jun 10, 2018

Thomas Porter, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 1, 1926 to the late, Eva Bell Porter and Claud Porter. Porter grew up in Nebo, Ky and attended Madisonville High School where he was elected captain of the basketball and football teams as well as serving as...