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.

James S. Herald

James S. Herald

Apr 20, 2018

James S. Herald, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. He was born on May 23, 1941 in Madisonville to the late, Iley Mae Timmons Herald and William Baker Herald. James retired as a police officer from the City of Madisonville and was the warehouse manager at Food Giant....

Barnum D. Hibbs, Jr.

Barnum D. Hibbs, Jr.

Apr 17, 2018

Barnum D. Hibbs, Jr., 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1946 in Madisonville to the late, Freda and Barnum D. Hibbs, Sr. Barnum was a self employed contractor and enjoyed fishing and reading in his spare time. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Wilma Harper

Wilma Harper

Apr 17, 2018

Wilma Jean Harper, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at NHC Healthcare Madisonville.

She was born on March 29, 1926 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late William A. Fuller and Leona McCord Fuller. Wilma was a certified medical assistant and worked in nursing for twenty-seven years and later retired after working fifteen...

Jaquita Gayle Beard

Jaquita Gayle Beard

Apr 16, 2018

Jaquita Gayle Beard, 75, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on December 10, 1942 in Evansville, IN to the late, Genell Lane and Harold Lane. She was formerly the manager of Burger King. Jaquita loved the Dallas Cowboys, country music and loved to read. Survivors include her son, Donald...

Curtis Foster

Curtis Foster

Apr 15, 2018

Curtis Foster, 76, of Hanson, KY passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Slaughters, KY to the late, Mertie and William Foster. Curtis was a self employed farmer and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and watching UK Basketball. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Edward Wayne Gamblin Ii

Edward Wayne Gamblin Ii

Apr 13, 2018

Edward Wayne Gamblin II, 54, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1963 in Madisonville to Edward Wayne Gamblin and the late, Annetta J. Gamblin. Wayne graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School and during his senior year in school he served as an apprentice at Providence Machine...

Janice Darlene Chandler Franklin

Janice Darlene Chandler Franklin

Apr 13, 2018

Janice Darlene Chandler Franklin, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on October 4, 1965 in Madisonville to Barbara Alexander and the late, Hollis Chandler. Darlene was a member of Pritchetts Chapel in Hanson, KY and was employed with Kentucky Legal Aid in Madisonville. She enjoyed playing bingo, Karaoke...

Mildred Bone

Mildred Bone

Apr 11, 2018

Mildred Bone, 93, of Elizabethtown, KY formerly of Nebo, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Signature at North Hardin Rehab and Wellness Center in Radcliff, KY. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Nebo to the late Connie Classo Hinkle and Finis Hinkle. Mildred was a bible scholar and a member of Concord General Baptist Church...

David Jones

David Jones

Apr 5, 2018

David Jones, 54, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1964 in Hamilton, Bermuda to Mary Susan Jones and Harold David Jones, Sr. of Madisonville. David was employed at Dotiki Mine and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and loved restoring his Jeep Willys....

Christopher Costanzo

Christopher Costanzo

Apr 5, 2018

Christopher Costanzo, 36, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 15, 1982 in Madisonville to Patricia Wheeler of Madisonville and Leonard Costanzo of Tennessee. Christopher enjoyed doing mechanic work in his spare time. In addition to his parents survivors include his sisters, Samantha Wheeler of Madisonville and Lisa Ann...

Juanita Kirkwood Kistner Goodwin

Juanita Kirkwood Kistner Goodwin

Apr 3, 2018

Juanita Kirkwood Kistner Goodwin, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab Center in Madisonville. She was born on April 20, 1925 in Madisonville to the late Bessie and Acre Kirkwood. Juanita was formerly employed at F&F Cafe and was a member of Hall Street Apostolic Church in Madisonville. In addition...

Katie Oneal Ethridge

Katie Oneal Ethridge

Apr 2, 2018

Katie Oneal Ethridge, 99, of Dalton, KY passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville, KY. She was born on June 23, 1918 in Hopkins County, KY to the late, Lloyd and Lela Hicks Sisk. Katie attended Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Dalton for over twenty-five years with her daughter, Charlotte...

Priscilla R. Vaughn

Priscilla R. Vaughn

Mar 30, 2018

Priscilla R. Vaughn, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on October 20, 1945 in Carbondale, KY to the late, Elsie Moore and George Thomas Moore. Priscilla enjoyed crafts, baking and cooking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Damon Austin Vaughn; Gay...

Gary Wayne Nance

Gary Wayne Nance

Mar 26, 2018

Gary Wayne Nance, 74, of Hanson, KY passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on August 12, 1943 in Hanson to the late Eva Grace Nance and Ott Welby Nance. Gary was in the United States Army Reserves and was owner and operator of 1884 Furniture Refinishing and Repair. He loved the city...

Martha E. Campbell

Martha E. Campbell

Mar 21, 2018

Martha E. Campbell, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab Center in Madisonville. She was born on September 6, 1934 in St. Charles, KY to the late Francis and Willie McCord. Martha attended Covenant Community Church and was a member of Christ The King in Madisonville. She enjoyed horseback riding,...

Clifford Arden Emerson, Sr.

Clifford Arden Emerson, Sr.

Mar 20, 2018

Clifford Arden Emerson, Sr., 58, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

He was born on March 18, 1960 to the late Elbert Emerson and Betty Miller Emerson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jessie Emerson and Bryan Emerson; and his sister, Betty Virge.

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Carla Marcine Mitchell

Carla Marcine Mitchell

Mar 19, 2018

Carla Marcine Hickey Mitchell, 75 of Madisonville, KY went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born on February 27, 1943 to the late, Carl Merriman and Virginia Hickey Page. Carla spent most of her adult life in Lake City, FL and Rossville, GA. She was formerly employed at Browning Springs Middle School in...

R.F. "Nick" Eastwood, Jr.

R.F. "Nick" Eastwood, Jr.

Mar 17, 2018

R.F. "Nick" Eastwood, Jr., 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morganfield, KY. He was born on January 30, 1946 in St. Charles, KY to the late Izetta and R.F. "Billy" Eastwood, Sr. Nick was a self employed contractor. He loved horse racing and spending time with his grandchildren....

James O. Cates

James O. Cates

Mar 17, 2018

James O. Cates, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. He was born on September 24, 1945 in Madisonville to the late, Ruth and Harry Cates. James was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly employed for thirty-four years at Hoosier Stamping Manufacturing Corporation. In addition to his parents he...

Mary E. Ratliff

Mary E. Ratliff

Mar 15, 2018

Mary E. Ratliff, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on October 18, 1941 in Madisonville to the late Dorothy and Gordon Jameson. Mary was formerly the manager of Fidelity Credit and was a secretary at Kentucky Finance and at Time Finance. She was...

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