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.

William Wayne Parkest

William Wayne Parkest

May 30, 2016

William Wayne Parkest, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 12, 1941 in Madisonville to the late Ada Stroud Parkest Babbs and Celester Parkest. Wayne was a coal miner for Ziegler Coal Company and was owner and operator of Parkest Body Shop. He attended Salem Primitive Baptist Church....

Carrie Watts

Carrie Watts

May 27, 2016

Carrie Watts, 94, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab Center in Madisonville. She was born on March 11, 1922 in Hanson, KY to the late Ida Mae Marks and Dave Henry Marks. Carrie was a welder on the LSTs during WWII and was of the Holiness faith. She enjoyed crocheting...

Jimmie "Rambler" Miller

Jimmie "Rambler" Miller

May 20, 2016

Jimmie "Rambler" Miller, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on January 17, 1943 in Rumsey, KY to the late Loxie Lee Miller and Al Brice Miller. Jimmie retired as a truck driver with Tyson Foods and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Jimmie...

Bertha Davis

Bertha Davis

May 17, 2016

Bertha Davis, 102, of Marion, Ky formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion. She was born on April 23, 1914 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Rebecca and John Hammonds. Bertha attended Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ronald C. Demoss

Ronald C. Demoss

May 15, 2016

Ronald C. DeMoss, 82, of Hanson, KY passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on July 22, 1933 in Vandetta, KY to the late Julia DeMoss and Ovie DeMoss. Ronald was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was formerly employed with Whirpool Corporation and was of the Methodist...

Nealie Ann Holt

Nealie Ann Holt

May 14, 2016

Nealie Ann Holt, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 23, 1938 in Madisonville, KY to the late Callie Mae Blackstone and Richard Blackstone. Nealie was formerly employed in the restaurant business and was of the General Baptist faith. She enjoyed sunbathing and just being outdoors. She...

Freda Karen Goodman

Freda Karen Goodman

May 14, 2016

Freda Karen Goodman, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on December 18, 1947 in St. Charles, KY to the late Edna Franklin Brackett and Lemon Brackett. Freda retired as an assistant manager from Peebles and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball...

Lula Skaggs

Lula Skaggs

May 14, 2016

Lula Skaggs, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on June 21, 1934 in Crofton, KY to the late Unie and Vernon Huddleston. Lula was formerly a seamstress at Enro Shirt Factory and was a member of Greater Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Madisonville. Lula enjoyed camping,...

Frank Dudley Phelps

Frank Dudley Phelps

May 12, 2016

Frank Dudley Phelps, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville following a long illness. He was born on November 26, 1932 in Providence, KY to the late Harry B. and Ava L. Phelps. Frank retired from Lebco Hydraulics and was a member of Second Baptist Church in...

Margaret "Peggy" Adams

Margaret "Peggy" Adams

May 1, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Adams, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab Center in Madisonville. She was born on October 24, 1933 in Stanford, KY to the late Mary Louise Adams and John Mark Adams. Peggy attended First Christian Church in Madisonville. She liked cooking and loved devoting her time to her...

Baby Lucas Ray Jones

Baby Lucas Ray Jones

Apr 27, 2016

Baby Lucas Ray Jones, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kevin Brown; and his uncle, Tony Jones. Survivors include his parents, Taylor Brown and Brandan Jones; brother, Landen Brown; aunts, Mackenzie Duncan and Tammy Lucas; uncles, Jamar Jones, LaDarick Lucas and Kawone Harris; grandparents, Tracy...

Rebecca Thomason Edwards

Rebecca Thomason Edwards

Apr 24, 2016

Rebecca Thomason Edwards, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 22, 1956 in Madisonville to the late Emma Stokes and Mack Rogers. Rebecca was employed with Regional Medical Center for twenty-five years and attended Covenant Community Church in Madisonville. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition...

Mary Rhew Parish

Mary Rhew Parish

Apr 21, 2016

Mary Rhew Parish, 85, of Manitou, died Thursday, April 21st at NHC Heathcare of Madisonville. She lived her final days on earth in the same way she had lived every day of her life, surrounded by friends and family. Other than Jesus, there was nothing that Mary loved more than her family. She was born September 15, 1930 to John...

Lillian Nell Willoughby

Lillian Nell Willoughby

Apr 18, 2016

Lillian Nell Willoughby, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Rockport, KY to the late Ruthie and Justice Baize. Lillian loved children and would often babysit them. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Willoughby; five brothers...

David Morris Hibbs, Sr.

David Morris Hibbs, Sr.

Apr 15, 2016

David Morris Hibbs, Sr., 82, a believer in Jesus Christ passed from this world on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born on July 16, 1933 in Nebo, KY to the late Charles Roy Hibbs and Nevoline McGuyer Hibbs. He graduated from Nebo High School in 1951. David entered...

Dora Dean Killian

Dora Dean Killian

Apr 13, 2016

Dora Dean Killian, 93, of Oakland City, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born on January 8, 1923 in McMinnville, TN to the late Delphina Armstrong Killian and James Jasper Killian. Dora retired from Western Electric and was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed reading and planting flowers. In addition...

Sue Edwards Bingham

Sue Edwards Bingham

Apr 13, 2016

Sue Edwards Bingham, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was born on September 7, 1924 in Hanson, KY to the late Claribel Ashby Edwards and Robert Brown Edwards, Sr. Sue graduated from Bisbee High School in Arizona where she met the love of her life,...

Betty Jean Carter

Betty Jean Carter

Apr 12, 2016

Betty Jean Carter, 85, of Manitou, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on July 28, 1930 in Evansville, IN to the late Henry and Mayme Herke. Betty was formerly a property manager at Willow Run Apartments in Madisonville and was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She...

John F. Hall

John F. Hall

Apr 7, 2016

John F. Hall, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1941 in Madisonville to the late Grace and John X. Hall. John worked as a police officer with the Madisonville Police Department and was self employed doing heating and air maintenance. He enjoyed watching UK Basketball and...

William E. Graham

William E. Graham

Apr 4, 2016

William E. Graham, 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. He was born on July 18, 1944 in Madisonville to the late Dorris L. and Wallace D. Graham. William was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and was employed with Carhart in Madisonville. Survivors include...

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