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.

Xander Shaun Hildebrand

Xander Shaun Hildebrand

Jun 1, 2018

Infant Xander Shaun Hildebrand, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on Friday, June 1, 2018 to Alex Dillingham and Nicholas Hildebrand both of Nortonville, KY. In addition to his parents survivors include his sister, Sofie Nevaeh of Nortonville; maternal grandparents, Suzie Giffin of Ilsley, KY and Willie Dillingham  of Ilsley; paternal grandparents,...

Billie Jo Basham

Billie Jo Basham

Jun 1, 2018

Billie Jo Moore Basham, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at her home with her family be her side. She was born on December 28, 1938 in Madisonville to the late, Lottie and Paul Moore. Billie Jo was a member for thirty-five years at Tops Club, Inc. and attended Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in...

Shirley Maxine Campbell

Shirley Maxine Campbell

May 29, 2018

Shirley Maxine Campbell, 81, of Manitou, KY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on January 16, 1937 in Slaughters, KY to the late Mabel Warner Stewart and Clevie Stewart. Shirley attended Gilland Ridge General Baptist Church in St. Charles, KY. where she loved serving and doing the...

Charlotte Faye Oakley

Charlotte Faye Oakley

May 27, 2018

Charlotte Faye Oakley, 64, of Manitou, KY passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY. She was born on June 28, 1953 in Madisonville, KY to the late, Beatrice and Johnny Williams. Faye was employed with Ferrell's as a cook and waitress for twenty-five years and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed...

Justin Dale Noel

Justin Dale Noel

May 19, 2018

Justin Dale Noel, 31, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 9, 1987 in Princeton, KY to Donna Kay Dockery and the late, James Dale Noel. Justin was a coal miner with Genesis Coal. He enjoyed ATV riding, shooting guns and working out but his greatest joy was...

Paul "Cowboy" Barnes

Paul "Cowboy" Barnes

May 18, 2018

Paul "Cowboy" Barnes, 53, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on March 10, 1965 in Madisonville to the late Barbara Cotton. Paul enjoyed watching TV and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Halverson. Survivors include his...

Imogene Clayton Martin

Imogene Clayton Martin

May 17, 2018

Imogene Clayton Martin, 99, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 8, 1919 in Madisonville to the late Maria and Alvis Clayton. Imogene was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Martin; sons, Robert...

Jim "Jd" Dorris

Jim "Jd" Dorris

May 16, 2018

James Alan Dorris, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Most lovingly known as JD or Jim, he was a man of few words, but an immense heart for those he loved. He saved countless lives as a paramedic, called innumerable ballgames as a high school baseball umpire, and supported so many children...

Jerry Fugate

Jerry Fugate

May 15, 2018

Jerry Fugate, 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. He was born on September 16, 1946 in Madisonville to the late Nellie Fugate and Ward Henry Fugate. Jerry was a United States Army Veteran and was employed at Watson Brothers Industry. In addition to his parents he...

Sharlyne Wyatt

Sharlyne Wyatt

May 14, 2018

Sharlyne Wyatt, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on January 11, 1954 in Avon Park, FL to the late, Jeanette Ellis and Doc Ellis. Sharlyne enjoyed gardening and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Timmy Ellis....

Linda Canada

Linda Canada

May 12, 2018

Linda Canada, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on July 5, 1950 in Fredonia, KY to the late Evelyn Canada and Willis Henry Canada. Linda enjoyed watching TV and playing bingo. Survivors include her cousin and caregiver, Trina Bean; three brothers, four sisters; and several nieces, nephews and...

Keith Edwin Brown

Keith Edwin Brown

May 11, 2018

Keith Edwin Brown, 92, of Hanson, KY passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was born on December 20, 1925 in Hanson to the late, Georgie Brown and Smith Waller Brown. Keith was a United States Army WWII Veteran serving with the 37th Infantry Division. He was a retired...

Bobby G. Oakley

Bobby G. Oakley

May 7, 2018

Bobby G. Oakley, 72, of Manitou, KY passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY. He was born on October 27, 1945 in Madisonville, KY to the late, Eva Jo Poe Oakley and Oscar Lee Oakley, Sr. Bobby was formerly employed with Scott Lumber in Henderson, KY and was of the Christian faith....

Rita Faye Perkins

Rita Faye Perkins

May 3, 2018

Rita Faye Perkins, 59, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on August 16, 1958 in Madisonville to Nell Cooper and the late, James Bailey Cooper. Rita was formerly a produce department manager of Save A Lot and was of the Holiness faith. Rita did not have children but loved...

Kenneth Dale Butler

Kenneth Dale Butler

May 2, 2018

Kenneth Dale Butler, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. He was born on June 11, 1949 in Nortonville, KY to the late Eliza and Harvey Butler. Dale was in the United States Army Reserves and was a self employed real estate appraiser. In addition to his...

Thomas Reid Brown

Thomas Reid Brown

May 1, 2018

Thomas Reid Brown, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born on March 14, 1930 in Providence, KY to the late Flora Dixon Brown Lowery and Tom Brown. Reid was a United States Marine Veteran and was a civil engineer with the Federal...

Billy James Lantrip

Billy James Lantrip

Apr 30, 2018

Billy James Lantrip, 84, of Nebo, KY passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on July 7, 1933 in Madisonville to the late, Rosie Ann Turner Lantrip and John Marion Lantrip. Billy was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of First Church of God in Madisonville. He was a licensed...

Charlene Ann Tirey

Charlene Ann Tirey

Apr 26, 2018

Charlene Tirey, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Harrisonville, MO to the late, Opal A. Atkison and Charles S. Atkison. Charlene grew up on her families farm. She spoke frequently about her young days working on the farm and playing with her sisters....

Nancy Louise Weldy

Nancy Louise Weldy

Apr 24, 2018

Nancy Louise Weldy, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1946 in Las Cruces, NM. Nancy was formerly manager of Winchell's Donuts. Survivors include her brother, Robert Buchanan of Madisonville; grandsons, Robert Flager of Madisonville and Michael Flager and wife, Tammy of Mississippi; and her great-granddaughter, Jocelyn...

Teresa "Tubby" Dunning

Teresa "Tubby" Dunning

Apr 22, 2018

Teresa "Tubby" Dunning, 62, of Christian County, KY formerly of Hanson, KY passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 7, 1955 in Madisonville to the late, Geneva and Morris Cunningham. Teresa was a self employed housekeeper and was of the Baptist faith. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and even...

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