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.

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...

Fuaselela Nash

Fuaselela Nash

Aug 10, 2017

Fuaselela Nash, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Baptist Health. She was born on May 13, 1961 in Faleniu, Samoa to the late Soona Foafoa and Sione Semo Tataipu. Fuaselela was employed with Crothall Laundry Services in Madisonville and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Madisonville....

Nelda Fugate

Nelda Fugate

Aug 10, 2017

Nelda Fugate, 72, of Madisonville, KY formerly of Evansville, IN passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on August 14, 1944 in Madisonville to the late, Nellie Marie and Ward Fugate. Nelda was formerly a waitress at Sirloin Stockade. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

James "J.C." Clifford Harris

James "J.C." Clifford Harris

Aug 10, 2017

James "J.C." Clifford Harris, 90, of Manitou, KY passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1926 in Madisonville, KY to the late, Verlie and Clifford Harris. J.C. was a United States Army WWII Veteran. He retired after thirty-six years from Goldenrod in Madisonville and was a member of Nebo Baptist Church...

Lee Oma Gilland

Lee Oma Gilland

Aug 8, 2017

Lee Oma Gilland, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on June 25, 1925 in Sacramento, KY to the late Agnes and Oscar Rickard. Lee enjoyed cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Gilland. Survivors include her son, Donald...

Joe M. Winstead, Jr.

Joe M. Winstead, Jr.

Aug 7, 2017

Joe M. Winstead, Jr., 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 4 , 1939 in Canyon, TX to the late Minnie Lou and Joe M. Winstead, Sr. Joe was a self employed farmer. He enjoyed reading and watching western movies and loved spending time with his grandchildren and...

Melissa Jean Ingram

Melissa Jean Ingram

Aug 4, 2017

Melissa Jean Ingram, 41, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on December 24, 1975 in Hammond, IN to Robert Horn and the late Vonda Jean Suggs. Melissa enjoyed reading and spending time with her children, family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Christopher Ingram of Goodlettsville, TN; father, Robert Horn...

Peggy Sue Brogdon

Peggy Sue Brogdon

Aug 3, 2017

Peggy Sue Brogdon, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1958 in Grand Rivers, KY to the late Lucy Inez and R.B. Harper. Peggy enjoyed making and repairing wind chimes and cooking for her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Robert "Bob" Lantrip

Robert "Bob" Lantrip

Aug 2, 2017

Robert "Bob" Lantrip, 70, of Nebo, KY passed away on August 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1946 in Madisonville to the late Sarah and Toby Lantrip. Bob was formerly a coal miner and was owner and operator of Lantrips Grocery in Nebo. He was a member of Nebo Methodist Church and he was a...

Curtis Roy Holmes

Curtis Roy Holmes

Jul 26, 2017

Curtis "Roy" Holmes, 51, of Dalton, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Continue Care at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on October 6, 1965, in Chicago, IL to Curtis L. Holmes and Eleanor Holmes. Roy was working at IAC and was a Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his father, Curtis L. Holmes of Madisonville, KY and...

Goldie Alice Martin

Goldie Alice Martin

Jul 24, 2017

Goldie Alice Martin, 75, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab in Madisonville. She was born on September 21, 1941 in Freedom, IN to the late Grace and Woodrow Leohr. Survivors include her husband, Richard Martin; daughters, Debra Mitchell of Terre Haute, IN, Lynnetta Thompson of Brighton, IL and Phyllis Mitchel...

Margaret "Meg" Brown Wells

Margaret "Meg" Brown Wells

Jul 23, 2017

Margaret "Meg" Brown Wells, 66, of Manitou, KY peacefully joined her mother and father Betty Jane Brown and Weldon M. Brown into heaven. Meg was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Meg and her beloved mare Cheyenne's Melody were the 1994 RMHA Conformation International Grand Champions. Meg lived a busy, full life always supporting her grandchildren in their activities, spending...

Pauline Brinkley

Pauline Brinkley

Jul 22, 2017

Pauline Daugherty Brinkley, 110, formerly of, Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL. The daughter of the late, William E. and Martha R. Daugherty, She was born October 17, 1906 near Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. She was married to James W. "Bill" Brinkley, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1996; her son,...

Deborah "Debie" Sue Lewis Jones

Deborah "Debie" Sue Lewis Jones

Jul 21, 2017

Deborah "Debie" Sue Lewis Jones, age 63, of Hanson, KY, passed peacefully and gracefully at home on July 21, 2017 in the arms of her loving family. She was preceded in death by her Father, Eldo Lewis and brothers, Mike, Don and Larry Lewis. Debie was dearly loved by her husband of 45 years, Donnie T. Jones; her daughters and...

Bobby Gene Trover

Bobby Gene Trover

Jul 20, 2017

Bobby Gene Trover, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on July 9, 1939 in St. Charles, KY to the late Charles and Kathleen Trover. Bob was a United States Army Veteran and was a retired coal miner. His passion in life was riding his Harley Davidson. In addition...

Wanda Jennings

Wanda Jennings

Jul 19, 2017

Wanda Jennings, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on December 4, 1937 in Nebo, KY to the late Annie Villines and Arthur Miller. Wanda formerly worked in the cafeteria within the Hopkins County School System. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her family and was a member...

Wanda June Moore

Wanda June Moore

Jul 18, 2017

Wanda June Moore, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Madisonville to the late Fred O. and Gertrude Kirkwood. June was secretary and co owner of All States Industrial Repair and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Madisonville. In addition to her...

Charles W. Gillis

Charles W. Gillis

Jul 16, 2017

Charles W. Gillis, 71, of Hanson, KY passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on December 12, 1945 in Preston, MS to the late Lucille and John W. Gillis. Charles was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was formerly a coal miner with Peabody Coal Company. He...

Patricia "Prissy" Perkins

Patricia "Prissy" Perkins

Jul 14, 2017

Patricia "Prissy" Perkins, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 27, 1948 in Providence, KY to the late Mamie Elizabeth Daugherty and Ollie James Daugherty. Patricia was formerly employed with Tyson Foods and was a member of Zion Brick Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, watching classic...

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Brown

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Brown

Jul 5, 2017

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Brown, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 1, 1939 in Earlington, KY to the late, Pansy and Richard Brown. He was formerly employed as a coal miner and with Hawkins Auto Body. Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a collector of many things....

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