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.

Alfred "Felix" Ray Grace

Alfred "Felix" Ray Grace

Sep 13, 2017

Alfred "Felix" Ray Grace, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 15, 1939 in Madisonville to the late, Loyce Grace and Ethel Welch Grace Hopper. Alfred was formerly a coal miner with Island Creek Coal Company in Providence, KY. He enjoyed riding horses and farming. In addition...

William Allen Jones

William Allen Jones

Sep 13, 2017

William Allen Jones, 53, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 24, 1964 in Madisonville to the late Bernice Ilene Sims Jones and Jody Radford Jones. William was self employed in construction. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Jones. Survivors...

Baby Owen Gordon Barlow

Baby Owen Gordon Barlow

Sep 11, 2017

Baby Owen Gordon Barlow, passed away on September 11, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. Survivors include his mother and father, Elizabeth and Tyler Barlow of Madisonville; sister, Aubrionna Barlow of Madisonville; brother, Jaxson Barlow of Madisonville; grandparents, Kenny and Donna Lee of Dawson Springs, KY and Allan and Lisa Barlow of Owensboro, KY; great-grandmothers, Rita Moore Bratcher of Providence, KY...

Donald Ray Ezell, Jr.

Donald Ray Ezell, Jr.

Sep 11, 2017

Donald Ray Ezell, Jr., 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Continued Care Hospital at Baptist Health. He was born on March 6, 1957 in Madisonville to Dorothy Ezell and the late Donald Ray Ezell, Sr. Donald was a radio announcer with the Christian radio station WSOF in Madisonville. He was a member of Berean...

Glendia Jeannie Bruner

Glendia Jeannie Bruner

Sep 10, 2017

Glendia Jeannie Bruner, 61, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1956 in Douglas, WY to Doris Howard and the late, Glen Blaylock. Jeannie was employed with Tyson Foods and was a member of Truth Apostolic Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and loved spending time with...

Jennifer Joy Hibbs

Jennifer Joy Hibbs

Sep 8, 2017

Jennifer Joy Hibbs, 36, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1980 in Miami, FL to Robert Kaiser Gartenberg and the late, Terry Gartenberg. Jennifer was formerly a waitress at Skyline Chili. In addition to her mother she was was preceded in death by her brother, Ty Barrow....

Carolyn Sue Williams

Carolyn Sue Williams

Sep 7, 2017

Carolyn Sue Williams, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1956 in Hardinsburg, KY to the late Margaret Emery and Sam Harper. Carolyn was formerly a CNA with Colonial Terrace and worked in security at General Electric in Madisonville. She loved going to church where she attended...

Tonya Banks

Tonya Banks

Sep 2, 2017

Tonya (Bay) Banks, 56, of Dawson Springs, Kentucky, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at her residence. Born Aug. 26, 1961, to Earl Eugene Bay and Mary Lou (Long) Sons, Tonya attended Brown County High School in her younger years and graduated from Bloomington High School South. She married the love of her...

Beverly K. Wilson

Beverly K. Wilson

Sep 1, 2017

Beverly K. Wilson, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on July 21, 1953 in Aurora, IL to the late Louis and Ruby Olah. Beverly retired from Madisonville Community College in 2016 after twenty-six years of service. She was a member of Immaculate Conception in Earlington, KY and St....

William George Coates

William George Coates

Aug 30, 2017

William George Coates, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 14, 1930 in Steelton, PA to the late Lila and Elzer Coates. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. William was formerly a purchasing agent for Goodyear and was a member of First Presbyterian Church...

Ruby Nell Blue Simpson

Ruby Nell Blue Simpson

Aug 25, 2017

Ruby Nell Blue Simpson, 98, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on April 28, 1919 in Slaughters, KY to the late Lizzie and Marvin Ashby Blue. Ruby was a clerk at Smith and Reynolds Company for thirty-years. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and was active in church, her community...

Freeman Darrell Thompson

Freeman Darrell Thompson

Aug 25, 2017

Freeman Darrell Thompson, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. He was born on September 4, 1937 in Earlington, KY to the late Nevolyn and Beckham Thompson. Freeman was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean war and was formerly a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company. In addition...

Thelma Louise Allen

Thelma Louise Allen

Aug 25, 2017

Thelma Louise Allen, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 25, 1927 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Verda Mae Travis and James Robert Travis, Sr. She was formerly employed with Sureway in Madisonville. Thelma was a faithful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed baking and sewing but...

Angelia Denise Wilson

Angelia Denise Wilson

Aug 22, 2017

Angelia Denise Wilson, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on August 22, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on September 16, 1956 in Madisonville to Martha and Charles E. Carter. She was formerly employed with Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation and Trover Clinic in Madisonville. Denise enjoyed deer hunting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her...

Roger Dale Wells

Roger Dale Wells

Aug 22, 2017

Roger Dale Wells, 67, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1950 in Madisonville to the late Mabel Louise France Beske and Bert M. Wells. He owned and operated Roger's Body Shop in Madisonville. Roger loved riding his Harley, racing cars and listening to music. In addition to...

Robyn Lee Hawkins

Robyn Lee Hawkins

Aug 19, 2017

Robyn Lee Hawkins, 44, of Providence, KY passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on June 8, 1973 in Madisonville to Linda Menser and the late Douglas Menser. Robyn was a nurse practitioner and was a member of Victory Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed going on her annual cruise and loved spending time...

Janice Kay Vaughn

Janice Kay Vaughn

Aug 18, 2017

Janice Kay Vaughn, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on January 24, 1948 in Providence, KY to the late Louise and Clyde Tweddell. Janice formerly was owner of 21st Century Cell Phones and was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Baby Aria Jade Hatcher

Baby Aria Jade Hatcher

Aug 14, 2017

Baby Aria Jade Hatcher passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. Surviving are her parents, Jamea Combs of Hanson, KY and Nikholas Hatcher of Hopkinsville, KY; brother, Brenden Hatcher of Hopkinsville; grandparents, Kevin and Christy Combs of Madisonville; Christy and Terry Driver of Hanson and Erica and Eric Jordan of Hopkinsville. A graveside service...

Ronnie "Pops" Parkest

Ronnie "Pops" Parkest

Aug 13, 2017

Ronnie "Pops" Parkest, 65, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1952 in Madisonville, KY to the late Ada and Celester Parkest. Ronnie was formerly employed with Audubon Metals and Kentucky-Birmingham Bolt, Inc. and he attended Fellowship Temple in Madisonville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and UK Basketball. In...

Barbara Sue Dame

Barbara Sue Dame

Aug 11, 2017

Barbara Sue Dame, 63, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on July 25, 1954 in Madisonville to the late Juanita and A.J. Stone. Barbara was employed with the Manitou Post office and was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and loved spending...

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