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.

Lisa Rickard

Lisa Rickard

Sep 21, 2016

Lisa Rickard, 49, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on August 24, 1967 in Madisonville, KY to Patricia Ann Stewart and the late Lee Edward "Sonny" Stewart. Lisa was employed at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY and was a member at...

Madora Faye Kerr

Madora Faye Kerr

Sep 21, 2016

Madora Faye Kerr, 53, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 16, 1963 in Greenville, KY to Faye Rose and the late Harold McIntosh. Madora was employed for sixteen years at Walmart in Madisonville and she attended Immanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her free time with her children...

George Flener, Jr.

George Flener, Jr.

Sep 20, 2016

George Flener, Jr., 78, of Hanson, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 21, 1937 in Hanson to the late George and Maudie Flener. George retired from the Ensign Bickford Company after thirty-five years of service. Before his illness he attended Pritchett's Chapel and loved the Monday Night Music Fest. He...

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Austin, Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Austin, Sr.

Sep 15, 2016

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Austin, Sr., 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 after a fishing trip. He was born on July 20, 1947 in Green Castle, IN to the late Maggie and Fisher Austin. Ronnie graduated from Madisonville High School in 1965. He was a mechanic at Boggess Chevrolet and Sharkey's and was an avid hunter...

Ruby Knapp Spence Watson

Ruby Knapp Spence Watson

Sep 15, 2016

Ruby Knapp Spence Watson, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 12, 1939 in Maceo, KY to the late Mary and Urey Knapp. Ruby was formerly employed with Big B Cleaners in Madisonville as the assistant manager. She loved her children, grandchildren and her dogs. She was a...

Josephine "Jo" Baker Root

Josephine "Jo" Baker Root

Sep 14, 2016

Josephine Baker Root, 98, of Brooksville, FL formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 27, 1918 in Pennsylvania to the late Henry and Mina Baker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville. Jo was a loving devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all. She loved...

Walter Schwark

Walter Schwark

Sep 13, 2016

Walter Schwark, 84, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Clarksville Nursing and Rehab in Clarksville, TN. He was born on November 14, 1931 in Wisconsin. Walter was a United States Army Veteran and was self employed doing lawn care. He enjoyed hunting in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel...

Elsie Irene Schubach

Elsie Irene Schubach

Sep 10, 2016

Elsie Irene Schubach, 96, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on May 18, 1920 in Clinton, IL to the late Alberta and Wesley Fletcher. Irene was formerly employed with Hollywood Candy Factory. She loved the St. Louis Cardinals and was one of their biggest fans but her greatest love...

Juan M. Lazu'

Juan M. Lazu'

Sep 9, 2016

Juan M. Lazu', 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on May 31, 1952 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Eusebia Ortiz and Pedro Lazu. Juan was a United States Army Veteran and worked at Tyson Foods for twelve years. Prior to that he was a machinist and...

Raymond Eugene Matthews

Raymond Eugene Matthews

Sep 8, 2016

Raymond Eugene "Pooch" Matthews, 79, of Henderson, Ky passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Henderson Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Caneyville, KY to the late Effie and Alvie Matthews. Raymond was formerly a self employed drywall contractor. He enjoyed fishing and loved entertaining and to make the younger kids in the family...

Lorena "Mary" E. Clark

Lorena "Mary" E. Clark

Sep 5, 2016

Lorena "Mary" Clark, 87, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. She was born on October 5, 1928 in Haubstadt, IN to the late Rosie M. and John W. Martin. Mary was owner and operator of Hanson Grill in Hanson, KY for thirty-five years. She was a Kentucky Colonel and enjoyed spending her time planting flowers and...

Marjorie J. Howell Stevens

Marjorie J. Howell Stevens

Aug 26, 2016

Marjorie J. Howell Stevens, 83, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 5, 1933 in Calhoun, KY to the late Rhoda Jane Jones and Claude Jones. Marjorie enjoyed camping, fishing, grilling and planting flowers but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was...

Mary Yates Scott

Mary Yates Scott

Aug 24, 2016

Mary Yates Scott, 65, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1950 in Madisonville, KY to Clara Willadean Davis and the late Jerry Davis. Mary was formerly a secretary for the City of Madisonville and was of the Pentecostal faith. She liked boating and camping and loved spending...

Charles Redman

Charles Redman

Aug 23, 2016

Charles Redman, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at NHC Healthcare Madisonville. He was born on August 19, 1927 in Owensville, IN to the late Maxine Redman Silkey and Courtland Silkey. Charles was a 1947 graduate of Owensville High School and a United States Army Korean War Veteran. He retired from A.R.O. Incorporated in Tullahoma,...

Jennifer Ramsey Cornell

Jennifer Ramsey Cornell

Aug 9, 2016

Jennifer Ramsey Cornell, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on July 19, 1964 in Newport, KY to the late Mary and Maurice Ramsey. Jennifer was formerly a waitress at Applebee's in Madisonville. She enjoyed watching UK basketball and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors...

Oswald M. "Buddy" Kington, Jr.

Oswald M. "Buddy" Kington, Jr.

Aug 2, 2016

Oswald M. "Buddy" Kington, Jr., 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1931 in Madisonville to the late Lila J. Kington and O.M. Kington, Sr. Buddy was a United States Air Force Veteran and was former owner of Western Kentucky Plate Glass Company and A&B Sign Company...

Baby Raylei Jane Massey

Baby Raylei Jane Massey

Jul 31, 2016

Baby Raylei Jane Massey, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 7, 2016 in Madisonville to Alexis Massey of Madisonville. Raylei was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Tommy Massey. In addition to her mother survivors include her grandmother, Rachel Arroyo of Madisonville; great-grandmother, Emily Massey of Illinois; aunt,...

William Jones

William Jones

Jul 28, 2016

William Jones, 70, of Slaughters, KY passed away on July 28, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 27, 1946 in Madisonville, KY to the late Eldonia and Marvin Jones. William retired from Whirlpool and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, William Scott Jones and a...

William "Bill" Stokes

William "Bill" Stokes

Jul 27, 2016

William "Bill" Stokes, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1952 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Emma Stokes. Bill was a United States Navy Veteran and worked with Asplundh Tree Service and was a self employed painter. He attended Pritchetts Chapel in Hanson, KY. In...

George W. Gamble

George W. Gamble

Jul 27, 2016

George W. Gamble, 66, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1950 in Crofton, KY to the late Flora and George Gamble. George was a self employed auto body mechanic. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Lee Gamble; son, Daniel...

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