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.
Marshall Cissna, Sr.
Nov 18, 2016
Marshall Cissna, Sr., 73, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1943 in Madisonville, KY to the late Lucille and Marshall H. Cissna. Marshall retired as a truck driver from the Hopkins County Road Department. He enjoyed horses and loved the outdoors. He attended Union Crossroads General Baptist...
Mary Lou Downey
Nov 17, 2016
Mary Lou Downey, 100, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on July 24, 1916 in Madisonville, KY to the late Gilbert and Winnie May Groves. Mary Lou was a clerk at Beverly's Shop. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Owsley Downey;...
William "Pete" R. Dexter, Sr.
Nov 12, 2016
William "Pete" R. Dexter, Sr., 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 24, 1936 in Madisonville to the late Marjorie Woods Dexter and Paul Dexter. Pete was a United States Army Veteran and was a self-employed truck driver and also worked at South Hopkins Coal Company, West Hopkins...
James "J.B." Bradford Mcdonald
Nov 6, 2016
James "J.B." Bradford McDonald, 93, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on April 7, 1923 in Madisonville to the late Myrtle and Clarence McDonald. J.B. was formerly a stock manager at Jordan's Furniture and was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville where he was a member of...
Franklin D. Moore
Nov 5, 2016
Franklin D. Moore, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born on June 13, 1935 in Graham, KY to the late Velma and James Odie Moore. Franklin retired from Peabody Coal Company Camp 2 and was a member of Johnson Island Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, baseball and taking care...
Rusty Sue Conners
Nov 4, 2016
Rusty Sue Conners, 51, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on May 10, 1965 in Riverside, CA to Darlene Cole and the late Robert E. Cole, Sr. Rusty was a medical technician at Outwood Rescare in Dawson Springs. Survivors include her mother, Darlene Cole of Dawson Springs; her...
Ryan S. Rogers
Nov 2, 2016
Ryan S. Rogers, 44, of Owensboro, KY formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1972 in Madisonville to Linda Davis. Ryan was employed with Five Star Roofing. In his spare time he enjoyed biking and watching Nascar. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Rogers; his mother,...
Debbie Lynn Greenwell
Oct 27, 2016
Debbie Lynn Greenwell, 58, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1958 in Madisonville to the late Carroll Mayfield Rickard and Claudia Ann Grant. Debbie worked at Western Kentucky Hospital Services for 16 years. In her spare time she enjoyed puzzles and watching television. In addition to...
Wesley Kim Moore
Oct 25, 2016
Wesley Kim Moore, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born on October 13, 1957 in Madisonville to the late Thelma Jean Cunningham Moore and George Albert Moore. Wesley formerly worked at Schwan's. He owned and operated The Steak Ranch and was a manager at Taco Casa, Jerry's...
Moyar "Flash" B. Pleasant
Oct 23, 2016
Moyar B. "Flash" Pleasant, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on June 23, 1939 in Madisonville, KY to the late Edna Lois Pleasant and Ruby L. Pleasant. Flash was a self employed truck driver and a retired UMWA coal miner from Drummond Coal Company. He...
Baby Eli Fain
Oct 22, 2016
Baby Eli Fain of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. Survivors include his parents, Amanda Keyes and Casey Fain of Dawson Springs; brothers, Ethan Fain and Casey Joe Fain; sisters, Haley Fain and Matalie Fain; grandparents, Sally Johnson of Madisonville, Bobby Johnson of Madisonville, Danny Fain of Earlington, KY and, Diannia and...
Betty Winstead
Oct 19, 2016
Betty Winstead, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on December 27, 1939 in Madisonville to the late Jewell and Teddy Fireline. Betty was retired from General Electric in Madisonville and was a member of Pond River Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener...
Ronald Richard Johnson
Oct 18, 2016
Ronald Richard Johnson, 79, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on March 23, 1937 in Lexington, KY to the late Edgar Richard Johnson and Ethel Thomas Honican Johnson. Ron graduated from Lafayette High School and the University of Kentucky with a civil engineering degree. While attending the University of...
Donald Thomas Ruby
Oct 15, 2016
Donald Thomas Ruby, 49, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1967 in Madisonville, to Sammie Ruby. Donald was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was formerly employed with Todd's Furniture in Madisonville. He enjoyed his job as a caregiver, helping the elderly and caring for his...
Cynthia June Knight Winstead
Oct 14, 2016
Cynthia June Knight Winstead, 85, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 21, 1931 in Madisonville, Ky to the late Blanche and Scott Tolliver. June was formerly employed with Jordan's Furniture in Madisonville. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her...
Whitney Alaine Pinkerton
Oct 14, 2016
Whitney Alaine Pinkerton, 28, and Ean Joseph Pinkerton, 26 weeks, due January 2017 passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was from Madisonville, Ky formerly of Morgantown, KY. She was born on November 27, 1987 in Bowling Green, Ky to Doyle and Renea Hunt. Whitney graduated from Belmont Christian Academy in 2006 and graduated from...
Hunter "Bubby" Lamb
Oct 12, 2016
Hunter "Bubby" Lamb, 22, of Nebo, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on May 13, 1994 to Melena Watts Lamb and Marlon Lamb. Hunter was employed at Carhart and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Madisonville. He loved his job, tattoos, and growing out his beard. Hunter was fun...
Steven Dale Oakley
Oct 7, 2016
Steven Dale Oakley, 67, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at home with his loved ones by his side. He was born on January 22, 1949 in Evansville, IN to the late, Vanetta Oakley Buchanan and Elvis Oakley. Steven was a self employed farmer. He loved his pets Sophie, Goober and Beetle very much. In addition...
Jim Edward Ware
Oct 5, 2016
Jim Edward Ware, 50, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1966 in Batesville, MS to Robbie Clayton and the late Walter Edward Ware. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his step-father, Kenneth Ray Clayton; and his step-daughter, Rosemary Baker. Survivors include his...
Verda Dixon
Sep 25, 2016
Verda Dixon, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 16, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Stella Dixon and the late, Carl Dixon, Sr. Verda was formerly employed at the family owned business Alicia's Mexican Restaurant. She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers and truly adored her daughters, future son-in-law...
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