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.

Nancy Alford

Nancy Alford

Jan 2, 2016

Nancy Penrod Alford passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She and her late husband, John W. "Dub" Alford were co-owners and operators of Alford's Drive In for twenty years in Madisonville. Nancy was well known and loved by her customers for her homemade pies that she served at the restaurant. She is survived by two children, Cheryl Alford Egan...

James Barney Jackson

James Barney Jackson

Jan 1, 2016

James Barney Jackson entered this world on July 7, 1932 and he went to meet his parents, Leonard Sr. and Ada, his brothers, Leonard Jr. and William, his son, Roger Glen and granddaughter, Samantha Kay Jackson on January 1, 2016. A lifelong resident of Ilsley, KY, he is survived by his wife, Wanda Lee Gooch Jackson; his daughter, Linda Lane...

Norma Jean Jaggers

Norma Jean Jaggers

Jan 1, 2016

Norma Jean Jaggers, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville. She was born on June 25, 1937 in Madisonville, KY to the late Norma Eleanor Blades and Edward Coy Blades. Norma was formerly employed with York in Madisonville and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Madisonville. In addition to...

Kathy Blanchard

Kathy Blanchard

Dec 21, 2015

Kathy Blanchard, 58, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on September 3, 1957 in Madisonville, KY to the late Ruby and Charles Blanchard. Kathy is survived by her son, Jason Gossett of Madisonville. There will be no services. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was in charge of the...

George Albert "Googie" Moore

George Albert "Googie" Moore

Dec 21, 2015

George Albert "Googie" Moore, age 88, died Monday, December 21st at Baptist Health in Madisonville, from injuries sustained in a car accident December 15th. He was born on April 29, 1927 in Carbondale, Kentucky to the late Scott Milton and Leona Parker Moore. He lived several years in Saint Charles before moving to Madisonville. He was a member of the...

Betty Sue Greer

Betty Sue Greer

Dec 20, 2015

Betty Sue Greer, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on April 26, 1936 in Greenville, KY to the late Nellie and Finis Shelton. Betty was an entrepreneur who owned Snooty Fox Beauty Shop and Dress Shop and The Christmas Store in Madisonville. She liked cooking for her family...

Ellen "Bobbie" Henley

Ellen "Bobbie" Henley

Dec 16, 2015

Ellen "Bobbie" Henley, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on October 7, 1931 in Madisonville, Ky to the late Nina Lucille Jones and Ernest David Jones. Ellen was co owner of Henley's Jotum Down Store in Madisonville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Evelyn Marjorie Campbell

Evelyn Marjorie Campbell

Dec 16, 2015

Evelyn Marjorie Campbell, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on February 19, 1924 in Rainham Essex, England to the late Eva Hudson and Alfred Scott. She was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church in Madisonville. Evelyn in her spare time loved to sew. In addition to her parents...

Canaan Duncan Baker

Canaan Duncan Baker

Dec 15, 2015

Infant Canaan Duncan Baker passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. Survivors include his parents, Erin Speight and Ishmal Baker III of Madisonville; grandparents, Johnny Speight and Lyn Speight of Madisonville and Ishmal Baker, Jr. and Janice Baker of Hanson, KY; his uncle, Gavin Speight of Oklahoma; and his Aunt, Syimone Baker of Hanson....

Johnnie Cunningham

Johnnie Cunningham

Dec 15, 2015

Johnnie Cunningham, 87, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 4, 1928 in Madisonville, KY to the late Ollie and J.W. Edward Cunningham. Johnnie was formerly a self employed master plumber and was formerly a fire fighter with the Madisonville Fire Department. In addition to...

Frances Lee "Dee Dee" Wallace

Frances Lee "Dee Dee" Wallace

Dec 14, 2015

Frances Lee "Dee Dee" Wallace, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on October 3, 1955 in Madisonville to the late Bernice Elizabeth Trice and Roy Finis Trice. Dee Dee was a member of Christian Assembly Church in Madisonville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Martha Tompkins Holmes

Martha Tompkins Holmes

Dec 13, 2015

Martha Tompkins Holmes, 64, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on July 7, 1951 in Slaughters, KY to the late Helen and Thomas Rufus Tompkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha Sue Holmes; sister, Lisa Scott and a brother, Donald Tompkins....

Oral Estep, Jr.

Oral Estep, Jr.

Dec 11, 2015

Oral Estep, Jr., 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1946 in Logan, WV to the late Mae Long and Oral Estep, Sr. He was employed with Carhart in Hanson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Hendrix and Longene...

Mark Christopher "Shakey" Pharris

Mark Christopher "Shakey" Pharris

Dec 10, 2015

Mark Christopher "Shakey" Pharris, 55, of Madisonville, Ky passed away on December 10, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on January 2, 1960 in Madisonville, KY to the late Major and Helen Pharris. Mark was dedicated to the oil and gas industry for thirty-five years and has been a superintendent for Ohmstede Industrial for the last five years....

Mark Alan Harmon

Mark Alan Harmon

Dec 6, 2015

Mark Alan Harmon, 54, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1961 in Vincennes, IN to Jerry Harmon and the late Sandra Harmon. Mark was employed with the Kentucky State Highway Department and was a volunteer fireman with the Charleston Fire Department. He loved the outdoors especially...

Charlotte Aline Clark Nicosia

Charlotte Aline Clark Nicosia

Dec 5, 2015

Charlotte Aline Clark Nicosia, 63, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on November 15, 1952 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Eugene Clark and Geneva Tilson Clark. Charlotte was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her daughters, Sonyamarie Atkinson-Ruiz and Dana Zeller; sons, Joseph Atkinson, Jr. and Avery Atkinson;...

Pastor Maurice W. Montgomery

Pastor Maurice W. Montgomery

Nov 25, 2015

Pastor Maurice W. Montgomery, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born on June 27, 1939 in Lancaster, KY to the late Louise Huffman and Hubert E. Montgomery. Maurice was a United States Air Force Veteran and pastored Bible Baptist Church for forty-two years. In his spare time he enjoyed...

Brenda Sue Crowley

Brenda Sue Crowley

Nov 24, 2015

Brenda Sue Crowley, 69, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. She was born on August 23, 1946 in Madisonville, KY to the late Ada Lee Curneal. Brenda worked in housekeeping at Baptist Health until her retirement. She truly loved her dog Max. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death...

Gilda Dean Tyner

Gilda Dean Tyner

Nov 17, 2015

Gilda Dean Tyner, 83, of Marion, IL formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home. She was born on May 11, 1932 in Cambria, IL to the late Mable and William Cobb. Gilda loved cooking, baking and shopping in her spare time. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Sammy Rhea Ferrell

Sammy Rhea Ferrell

Nov 14, 2015

Sammy Rhea Ferrell, 60, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Hillside Villa Care and Rehab. He was born on October 4, 1955 in Madisonville, to Mary Jewel Pirozzoli and the late Kenneth Ferrell. Sammy was self employed doing roofing and construction. He loved fishing in his spare time and was a member of First Baptist...

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