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.

Mary Ruby Oliver

Mary Ruby Oliver

Jan 25, 2017

Mary Ruby Oliver, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on June 14, 1930 in White City, KY to the late Crowley Lamb Pleasant and Sadie Pressley Pleasant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Corum Ruby...

Helen Myers

Helen Myers

Jan 24, 2017

Helen Myers, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on September 10, 1924 in Earlington, KY to the late Pauline and Johnnie Hayes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Myers; daughter, Rebecca Myers; sister, Adie Lee...

Linda F. Bates

Linda F. Bates

Jan 20, 2017

Linda F. Bates, 54, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1962 in Madisonville to the late Alice and Ramus Rhye. Linda was manager at Kelly's South Main in Madisonville. She enjoyed flowers and collecting peacocks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Robert Dewayne Burke

Robert Dewayne Burke

Jan 19, 2017

Robert Dewayne Burke, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1932 in South Bend, IN to the late Aurrel and Edmund Burke. Robert was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran and was a self employed salesman. He had a strong passion for volunteering his time which...

Jimie Ray Overby

Jimie Ray Overby

Jan 14, 2017

Jimie Ray Overby, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. He was born on October 24, 1940 in Dixon, KY to the late Kathleen and Eugene Overby. Jimie was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly an engineer at FMC. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf....

Rubye Slaton

Rubye Slaton

Jan 12, 2017

Rubye Slaton, 104, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on December 27, 1912 in Dalton KY, to the late Sarah Ellen Traylor and David Andrew Traylor. Rubye was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing, music and was an avid UK fan. In addition to her parents she was...

Pamela Bardell

Pamela Bardell

Jan 12, 2017

Pamela Bardell, 66, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on January 19, 1950 in Aurora, IL to the late Dorothy and Elmer Ross Midkiff. Pamela was employed with Lear Corporation. She loved spending time with her family and watching the Chicago Cubs. In addition to her...

Johnny Boyd Chandler

Johnny Boyd Chandler

Jan 7, 2017

Johnny Boyd Chandler, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. He was born on July 27, 1943 in Madisonville to the late Bessie and Bill Chandler. Johnny was a self-employed roofer and loved everything about the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. In addition to...

Eula Mae Ashby

Eula Mae Ashby

Jan 6, 2017

Eula Mae Ashby, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on May 13, 1922 to the late Allie Austin and Lee Bluford Austin. Eula enjoyed spending time with her friends and was a member of Emberry Methodist Church in Vendetta. In addition to her...

James D. Benton, Sr.

James D. Benton, Sr.

Jan 6, 2017

James D. Benton, Sr, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1939 to the late Dorothy Linn Benton and Culon V. Benton. James was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Goodyear in Madisonville. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing. In addition to his parents...

Juan Carlos Garcia

Juan Carlos Garcia

Jan 6, 2017

Juan Garcia, 27, of Oneida, TN formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico on November 30, 1989 to Juan and Maria Jacinto Garcia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Juan and Cuca Garcia; cousins, Sergio Jacinto and Jose Maximino Garcia. Juan is survived by his parents, Juan and...

Lisa Abbott

Lisa Abbott

Jan 4, 2017

Lisa Abbott, 57, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 18, 1959 in Madisonville to the late Laura Bell Jones and Raymond Morton Jones. Lisa was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Willa Dean Porter and Imogene...

Patsy Ann Jones

Patsy Ann Jones

Jan 3, 2017

Patsy Ann Ausenbaugh Jones, 82, of Madisonville died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Baptist Health Madisonville, due to complications after an extended illness. The Dawson Springs native was a daughter of the late A.Chester Ausenbaugh and Carna Mae Franklin Ausenbaugh. She was a graduate of Dawson Springs High and attended Murray State University. She retired from the U.S. Social Security...

Terry C. Gamblin

Terry C. Gamblin

Jan 3, 2017

Terry C. Gamblin, 46, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on November 18, 1970 in Ft. Myers, FL to Mary Gamblin and the late, Robert Gamblin. Terry was a self-employed truck driver. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Gamblin; and his...

Carol Ann Joiner

Carol Ann Joiner

Jan 2, 2017

Carol Ann Joiner, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born on June 30, 1952 in Madisonville to the late Doris and Raymond Pearce. Carol enjoyed gardening and playing bridge but her passion was learning about Lupus research and organ donation. She was the current President of the...

Charles Arthur Livingston

Charles Arthur Livingston

Dec 30, 2016

Charles Arthur Livingston, 88, of Central City, KY passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, KY. He was born on March 10, 1928 in Hanson, KY to the late Arthur Southal Livingston and Lora Lee Todd Livingston. Charles was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a teacher in Muhlenberg, County,...

Gertrude Oglesby

Gertrude Oglesby

Dec 28, 2016

Gertrude Oglesby, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 22, 1928 in Madisonville to the late Bessie and Acre Kirkwood. Gertrude was an avid UK Basketball fan and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James C....

Eddie F. Sullivan

Eddie F. Sullivan

Dec 28, 2016

Eddie F. Sullivan, 68, of Madisonville, KY was surrounded by his family as he went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on April 29, 1948 in Madisonville to Jo Nell Sullivan and the late William "Bill" Sullivan. Eddie was a United States Army Veteran and...

Richard "Tony" Brown

Richard "Tony" Brown

Dec 21, 2016

Richard Anthony "Tony" Brown, 65, of Nebo, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on December 7, 1951 in Madisonville, KY to the late Robert Bassett Brown, Sr. and Tinnia Brown. He was in the United States Army National Guard and was formerly employed in construction. Richard was of the Baptist faith....

Linda Taylor

Linda Taylor

Dec 21, 2016

Linda Carol Jones Taylor, 62, of Nebo, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 21st at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born at Hopkins County Hospital the 24th of June 1954 in Madisonville to the late James Jones, and surviving Dean Jones, her best friend and neighbor. Linda was a friend to many, known for her big laugh and...

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