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.
Ruby Pauline Cunningham
Apr 3, 2016
Ruby Pauline "Aunt Polly" Cunningham, 94, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on December 23, 1921 in Madisonville to the late Jeanette Mae Cates and Lennie Cates. Pauline retired as a lunch room manager from Hall Street School and worked at Country Cupboard in Madisonville. She...
Sarah Ellen Ransom
Apr 2, 2016
Sarah Ellen Ransom, 59, of Nebo, KY passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 22, 1956 in Nebo to the late Lucille and Levi "Dick" Pryor. Sarah was employed with General Electric in Madisonville and was a member of Johnson Island Baptist Church. In her spare time she loved to read. In...
Raymond Lee Ferrell
Apr 1, 2016
Raymond Lee Ferrell, 61, of Hanson, KY passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1954 in Hazel Park, MI to the late Margaret and Raymond Ferrell. Raymond was a self employed mechanic and enjoyed Nascar and watching UK Basketball. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Elsie Pauline Nelson
Mar 31, 2016
Elsie Pauline Nelson, 68, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on March 8, 1948 in Henderson, KY to the late Virginia and Paul Miller. Pauline retired from Dawson Springs Independent School and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Peggy Jean Thomas
Mar 30, 2016
Peggy Jean Thomas, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 with family by her side. She was born on May 13, 1925 in Madisonville to the late Anna May and Bill Higgins. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed walking and loved shopping. She enjoyed talking with friends and met a lot of new friends along the way. She...
Carl Vincent
Mar 27, 2016
Carl Vincent, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Madisonville, KY to the late Millie and Carl Vincent. Carl was a self employed farmer and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Mary "Maggie" Rickard
Mar 25, 2016
Mary "Maggie" Rickard, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 10, 1937 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Minnie Francis Reynolds and Leslie Henry Reynolds. Mary enjoyed gardening and spending time doing arts and crafts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by several...
Mark Twain Eden
Mar 24, 2016
Mark Twain Eden, 70, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on January 11, 1946 in Detroit, MI to the late Thelma Ineze Eden and James Arthur Eden. Mark was a retired United States Army Command Sergent Major serving in the Vietnam War. He was a maintenance director at YMCA....
Brian L. Pressley
Mar 22, 2016
Brian L. Pressley, 51, of Nebo, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1964 in Madisonville, KY to Phyllis Pressley and the late Homer Pressley. Brian was a United States Marine Veteran and a self employed contractor. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include...
Edward N. Choate
Mar 18, 2016
Edward N. Choate, 62, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on June 2, 1953 in Cunningham, TN to the late Herbert N. Choate and Minnie Lee Smith Choate. Edward was employed with Trace Industries in Madisonville and was of the Baptist faith. He loved playing musical instruments and liked...
Mary Katherine Stills
Mar 9, 2016
Mary Katherine Stills, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY. She was born on January 31, 1928 in Madisonville, KY to the late Virgile Stills and Ella Haile Stills. Mary worked at Enro Shirt Factory and later retired from Carhart. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and loved...
Kaydee Danielle Hunt
Mar 8, 2016
Baby Kaydee Danielle Hunt, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was preceded in death by her papaw, Kenneth Hunt. Survivors include her parents, Daniel and Misty Hunt of Madisonville, sister, Jodee Hunt of Madisonville; brothers, Timothy and Coalton Hunt both of Madisonville; grandparents, Charlie and Kay Denham; Aunt and uncles, Kimberly "Nana" Groves, Andy...
Tina Marie Josleyn-Watts
Mar 4, 2016
Tina Marie Josleyn-Watts, 53, of Manitou, KY passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on March 29, 1962 in Barbourville, KY to the late Joan and Durwood Josleyn. Tina was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Madisonville. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crafting and spending time outdoors. She loved going...
Eva Loretta Gunn James
Mar 4, 2016
Eva Loretta Gunn James, 92, of Madisonville, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born on August 28, 1923 in Sacramento, KY to the late Allene McCartney Gunn and John Andrew Gunn. Eva enjoyed sitting on the porch talking with her sisters and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also...
Garth Fe' Bingham
Mar 3, 2016
Garth Fe' Bingham, 95, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. He was born on December 11, 1920 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Pearl Geneva Mathena and John Brigham Bingham. Garth was a United States Army Veteran serving during WWII and later retired from U.C. Milk Company...
Kathleen Cunningham Parkest
Mar 2, 2016
Kathleen Cunningham Parkest, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 26, 1927 in Madisonville, KY to the late Goldie Taylor Cunningham and Elby Cunningham. Kathleen enjoyed crocheting and reading in her spare time. She was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Madisonville. In addition to...
James Bailey Cooper
Feb 28, 2016
James Bailey Cooper, 83, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1932 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Myrtle and Bailey Cooper. James was formerly employed with Asplundh Tree Company and was a member of Trinity Holiness Church in Mortons Gap. In his spare time he enjoyed...
Vicki Lynn Midgett
Feb 25, 2016
Vicki Lynn Midgett, 56, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born on November 3, 1959 in Madisonville to Emily Kay Thompson and the late William E. Curl, Sr. Vicki was employed with Carhart in Hanson, KY. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her...
Michael "Round Man" Gipson
Feb 23, 2016
Michael "Round Man" Gipson, 55, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 2, 1960 in Madisonville to the late Betty and Anthony Gipson. Michal was formerly employed with Western Kentucky Hospital Services in Madisonville and attended Greater Life Apostolic Church. Survivors include his daughter, Misty Gipson...
Jimella Dockrey
Feb 19, 2016
Jimella Dockrey, 88, of Nebo, KY passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at her home. She was born on October 1, 1927 in Dalton, KY to the late Wanda and James Felker. Jimella enjoyed gardening and was a member of Dalton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Dockrey; son Tim Dockrey; and grandsons, Danny...
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