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.
Darla Jean Evans
Jan 7, 2018
Darla Jean Evans, 68, of Providence, KY passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on September 24, 1949 in Mountain City, TN to the late Mary Brookie Sluder and Joseph Carl Sluder. Darla was employed with the Hopkins County Board of Education as a bus driver for twenty-five years. She enjoyed traveling with...
Avery Nell Sanders
Jan 6, 2018
Avery Nell Sanders, 94, passed away at her home in Madisonville surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born on March 25, 1923 in Hickory, KY to the late, James Edward McLeod and Taylor Mae McLeod. Avery enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and loved helping others. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Tamrya "Tammy" C. Chaney
Jan 6, 2018
Tamrya "Tammy" C. Chaney, 50, of Henderson, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born on November 15, 1967 in Madisonville to Peggy Phillips and the late, Billy Lou Phillips. Tammy loved spending good quality time with her grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy...
Troy Holmes
Dec 31, 2017
Troy Holmes, 54, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 12, 1963 in Madisonville, KY to the late Mary Ruby Holmes and Alvin Earl Homes. Troy attended Dawson Springs Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Holmes. Survivors...
Andrew "Ez" Lovan
Dec 27, 2017
Andrew "EZ" Lovan, 28, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born on April 13, 1989 in Madisonville to Kent Lovan and the late, Lisa Lynn Lovan. Andrew worked at Watermark in Madisonville and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his mother he...
Carl W. Winebarger, Sr.
Dec 27, 2017
Carl W. Winebarger, Sr., 78, of Manitou, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at NHC Healthcare Madisonville. He was born on March 11, 1939 in Slaughters, KY to the late Marvel Lee Winebarger and Ruby Farris Winebarger. Carl was a member and former pastor at Miracle Temple Church of God in Madisonville. He was a self employed truck...
Mozell Wheeler
Dec 27, 2017
Mozell Wheeler, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on January 12, 1928 in Cullman, AL to the late Martha Elizabeth Williamson and John Williamson. Mozell retired as an LPN from Regional Medical Center in Madisonville and was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Madisonville. She was...
Virginia S. Riggs
Dec 27, 2017
Virginia S. Riggs, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born on August 24, 1943 in Evansville, IN to the late Gladys and Herbert Brown. Virginia attended Hanson Baptist Church in Hanson, KY. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Dorothy "Kaye" Tyson
Dec 27, 2017
Dorothy "Kaye" Tyson, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her sister's home in Nebo. She was born on June 24, 1965 in Madisonville to Chester Fireline and the late, Ramona Cartwright. Dorothy was employed with Baptist Health and attended Grapevine Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed crafting and baking with her grandchildren. In addition...
Elvis L. Staples
Dec 25, 2017
Elvis L. Staples, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 14, 1939 in Cleaton, KY to the late Celia Arnold Staples and Jesse James Staples. Elvis was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a supervisor at TVA. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in...
Elias Tannous Daou
Dec 20, 2017
Elias Tannous Daou, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on August 2, 1957. He was formerly employed with Walgreens in Madisonville and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his caregiver, Anna Page of Madisonville. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Marlene Hancock Wilson
Dec 7, 2017
Marlene Hancock Wilson, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 30, 1937 in Madisonville, KY to the late Etta Bea Hancock and Tollie Hancock. Marlene was a sales manager for Alpine Industries and worked as a cashier at Kroger. She liked spending...
Norma Jean Arnold
Dec 5, 2017
Norma Jean Arnold, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on July 30, 1935 in Madisonville to the late Bertha Jones and Audie Lee Jones. Norma was a hairdresser and enjoyed working everyday and anyone that knew her knew she loved to cook. In addition to her parents she...
Shannon Hunter Ellis
Dec 3, 2017
Shannon Hunter Ellis, 45 of Hopkinsville, KY passed away at her residence. She was born on May 10, 1972 to the late Jean Ann Essin Hunter and Phillip Eugene Hunter. Shannon was a graduate of Woodward High School in Woodward, OK. She enjoyed fishing, hiking and loved the outdoors. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Earl G. Fox
Dec 3, 2017
Earl G. Fox, 87, of Beulah, KY passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 3, 1930 in Beulah, KY to the late, Cora Lucille Fox and Bailey Clell Fox. Earl was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a coal miner and owner and operator of Fox Lumber & Logging Company....
Billy Ardell Hester
Dec 2, 2017
Billy Ardell Hester, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. He was born on January 25, 1935 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Mary Belle Hester and Ural Edwin Hester. He was a United States Navy Veteran and retired from the Madisonville Community College. He liked UK...
Dora Nadine Wiles
Nov 30, 2017
Dora Nadine Wiles, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 16, 1943 in Clifty, KY to the late Effe Mae McPherson and Alfred J. McPherson. Nadine was a school teacher for thirty-one years and retired from teaching in 1997 from Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Nadine enjoyed sewing...
Ula Edward Arnold
Nov 29, 2017
Ula Edward Arnold, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was born on March 30, 1943 in Paw Paw, MI to the late Kattie Bertha Arnold and Ula Elmer Arnold. Edward was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and was a self-employed contractor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Charlie J. Parker, Jr.
Nov 29, 2017
Charlie J. Parker, Jr., 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 6, 1934 in Slaughters, KY to the late Agnes Bruce and Charlie J. Parker, Sr. Charlie was formerly a painter and a driver with UPS. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, mowing and general handy work. In addition to...
Jerry Allen Kuhns
Nov 26, 2017
Jerry Allen Kuhns, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion in Nashville, TN. He was born on March 20, 1943 in Crawfordsville, IN to the late Irene and John Kuhns. Jerry was a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran and was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and the Elks. He...
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