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.

Sherry Faye Villines Brasher

Sherry Faye Villines Brasher

Mar 18, 2017

Sherry Faye Villines Brasher, 70, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Maple Manor Healthcare Center in Greenville, KY. She was born on November 26, 1946 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Jeanette Villines McCormick and George Sapp. Sherry enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Janice Fay Cartwright Taylor

Janice Fay Cartwright Taylor

Mar 18, 2017

Janice Fay Cartwright Taylor, 75, of Hanson, KY passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 21, 1942 in Greenville, KY to the late Geraldine Cartwright and Frank Cartwright. Janice liked fishing but her greatest love was spending time with her family and grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Ellanora Oakley

Ellanora Oakley

Mar 16, 2017

Ellanora Oakley, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on May 19, 1926 in Madisonville to the late Ella and Walter Gipson. Ellanora was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Starlin Oakley; sons, Greg...

William Gerald Jones

William Gerald Jones

Mar 10, 2017

William Gerald Jones, 78, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on January 18, 1939, in Madisonville to the late Nina Lucille Jones and Ernest David Jones. William was formerly a truck driver with Berry Trucking. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #545 and was a Kentucky Colonel....

Mary Magdalene Wiles

Mary Magdalene Wiles

Mar 4, 2017

Mary Magdalene Wiles, 88, of Nebo, KY passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on December 15, 1928 in Mt. Olive, KY to the late Rosie Pearl Rydner and John Leigh. Mary was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed gardening and genealogy research....

Martha Winstead

Martha Winstead

Feb 27, 2017

Martha Winstead, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on September 1, 1929 in Earlington, KY to the late Laura E. Berry and Charlie H. Berry. Martha formerly worked at Kroger and was a member of Douglass Chapel United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, TN. She was a collector...

Larry Gaynor

Larry Gaynor

Feb 26, 2017

Larry Gaynor, 69, of Island, KY passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Cannelton, IN to the late Melvina Bolin Gaynor and Archie Gaynor. Larry was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and was formerly a coal miner at Island Creek Coal Company and was a member of...

James Bourland

James Bourland

Feb 26, 2017

James Bourland, 69, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Sunday, February, 26, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on March 22, 1947 in Madisonville, KY to the late Anna Pearl Bourland and James Harold Bourland. James was self-employed in construction and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed mechanic work and loved restoring old cars. In addition to...

Reverend Thurmon Harris

Reverend Thurmon Harris

Feb 23, 2017

Reverend Thurmon Ray Harris, 79, of Madisonville, Ky., passed away February 23, 2017, at Baptist Health Madisonville. Thurmon was born June 17, 1937, in Logan County, Ky., to Rhea and Flora Johnson Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson Jordan Lamb and siblings Louvernia Penuel, Nolvis Harris, and Anita Jo Whittaker. He is survived...

Sarah Scott

Sarah Scott

Feb 22, 2017

Sarah Scott, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 23, 1927 in Madisonville, KY to the late Edith Alexander and Carl Todd. Sarah was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Madisonville. She liked flowers and loved her cats. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Arthur Hubbard

Arthur Hubbard

Feb 20, 2017

Arthur Hubbard, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on March 22, 1948 in Flint, MI to the late Winiford and Arthur I. Hubbard. Arthur retired as an auto worker with General Motors and was a member of Earlington General Baptist Church where he was a deacon for thirteen...

Dennis Marvin Terry

Dennis Marvin Terry

Feb 20, 2017

Dennis Marvin Terry, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away at his home on February 20, 2017. He was born on August 11, 1956 in Detroit, MI to the late Flossie and Marlon Terry. Dennis worked at Wright Tree Service and loved to go fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Terry. Survivors...

Delmar Jackson Parrent

Delmar Jackson Parrent

Feb 19, 2017

Delmar Jackson Parrent, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab Center in Madisonville. He was born on September 26, 1938 in Cadiz, KY to the late Fannie and Morris Parrent. Delmar was a United States Air Force Veteran and was formerly a coal miner with River Queen Mines. He enjoyed...

James "Jimmy" Smith Tippett

James "Jimmy" Smith Tippett

Feb 8, 2017

James "Jimmy" Smith Tippett, 62, of Manitou, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on February 21, 1954 in Slaughters, KY to the late Evelyn and Joe Smith Tippett. Jimmy was a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Hanson and he loved and enjoyed his dogs. In addition to his...

David Ross Cunningham

David Ross Cunningham

Feb 7, 2017

David Ross Cunningham, 57, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. He was born on September 14, 1959 in Madisonville, KY to the late Tina Watts Cunningham and William Ross Cunningham. David was formerly an abatement worker and was a member of Local 207. He enjoyed Nascar racing, football and...

Clyde "Bill" Pendley

Clyde "Bill" Pendley

Feb 4, 2017

Clyde "Bill" Pendley, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on February 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 6, 1933 in Kelly Station, KY to the late Tommie Irene Pendley and Pastor Jewell W. Pendley. Bill was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War and was formerly employed at Centennial Mine. In his...

Alexander "Alex" David Phebus

Alexander "Alex" David Phebus

Feb 2, 2017

Alexander "Alex" David Phebus, 25, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on May 22, 1991 to Mark Phebus and Kelly Akin. Alex worked along side his dad as a carpenter at Mark Phebus Construction and dreamed of one day running the business. In his spare time he enjoyed four...

Earl Davis Parish

Earl Davis Parish

Feb 2, 2017

Earl Davis Parish, 94, of Manitou, KY passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 21, 1922 in Madisonville, KY to the late Clara Bell Weir Parish and Eddie Davis Parish. Earl was a World War II United States Army Veteran and was retired from U.C. Milk Company. He liked farming and riding...

James Richard Young

James Richard Young

Jan 30, 2017

James Richard Young, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on July 29, 1930 in Madisonville to the late Annie Mae Burchett Young and William Thomas Young. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War and was formerly a delivery driver for U.C. Milk Company...

Ricky Thomas Roberts

Ricky Thomas Roberts

Jan 27, 2017

Ricky Thomas Roberts, 64, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 12, 1953 in Madisonville, KY to Thomas Roberts and the late Mildred Branson. Ricky retired from RJ Temper Incorporated in 2016 after forty-six years of working in the mining industry. He was a loving caring man who enjoyed...

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