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Dawson Springs, KY Obituaries

Local obituaries for Dawson Springs & Hopkins County

Mr. Merle Ray Clayton

Mr. Merle Ray Clayton

Jan 21, 2016

Merle Ray Clayton, age 46, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Clayton was born on December 20, 1969 in Dawson Springs, KY to Jerry Clayton and the late Ruby “Poodle” Adamson Clayton. He was self-employed as a contractor for the Kentucky New Era and was a member of Baptist Temple in...

Mrs. Mary "Louise" Thomason

Mrs. Mary "Louise" Thomason

Jan 21, 2016

Mary 'Louise' Thomason, age 96, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born on October 4, 1919 in Crittenden County, KY to the late Rawleigh and Eula Ladd Clark. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dawson Springs for 64 years and was a former...

Ms. Callie Louise Knight

Ms. Callie Louise Knight

Jan 20, 2016

Callie Louise Knight, age 77, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN. Ms. Knight was born on November 5, 1938 near Ilsley, KY to the late James Elijah Steeley and Ethel Elizabeth Johnson Steeley Shropshire. She was a graduate of South Hopkins High School and Hopkinsville Community College. She worked...

Ms Billie June Orange

Ms Billie June Orange

Jan 17, 2016

Billie June Thomason Orange, age 84, of Madisonville, KY and formerly of Dawson Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. Ms. Orange was born on May 21, 1931 at St. Charles, KY to the late Dock Thomason and Emma Bogyle Thomason. She was a beloved mother and homemaker, and she was a member...

Mr. Jerry Wayne "Teddy Bear" Ryan

Mr. Jerry Wayne "Teddy Bear" Ryan

Jan 12, 2016

Jerry Wayne “Teddy Bear” Ryan, 69, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Ryan was born on July 24, 1946 in Gary, IN to the late Virgil Ryan and Mildred Patmor Ryan. He was a Commercial Electrician for Crick Electric for many years. Mr. Ryan is survived by two children, a daughter...

Mr. James Otis Adamson,  Sr.

Mr. James Otis Adamson, Sr.

Jan 6, 2016

James Otis Adamson, Sr, age 48, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Adamson was born on May 20, 1967 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Jimmy Johnson and Floella Adamson. He was a professional Tree Surgeon. Mr. Adamson is survived by four sons ~ James Otis Adamson, Jr. and Justin...

Mrs. Virginia Lee Lisanby

Mrs. Virginia Lee Lisanby

Jan 2, 2016

Mrs. Virginia B. Lisanby receives death summons in Madisonville Hospital Saturday. At Baptist Health Hospital, Madisonville, last Saturday morning, January 2, 2016, at 8:30 o’clock, the death angel summoned Mrs. Virginia Lisanby, one of Madisonville’s beloved ladies. Mrs. Lisanby had been suffering from heart failure and kidney failure for about a year. In company with her step-son, David E. Lisanby,...

Ms Irene Howell

Ms Irene Howell

Dec 31, 2015

Irene L. Howell, age 60, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her residence. Ms. Howell was born on December 24, 1955 in Caldwell County, KY to Clifton Ladd and Mary Margaret Newberry Ladd. She was a housewife and a member of the Baptist Temple of Dawson Springs. Ms. Howell is survived by her mother...

Mr. Robert Bullock

Mr. Robert Bullock

Dec 28, 2015

Robert Bullock, age 84, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Monday December 28, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mr. Bullock was born on May 27, 1931 in Earlington, KY to the late Arthur and Gladys Richmond Bullock. He was a professional sign painter and taxidermist. Mr. Bullock served his country in the United States Army during the...

Mrs. Frances "Patsy" Norris

Mrs. Frances "Patsy" Norris

Dec 26, 2015

Frances “Patsy” Norris, age 84, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Norris was born on February 1, 1931 in Muhlenberg County, KY to the late William and Mary Christine Pendley Lee. She worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at New Dawson Nursing Home and was of...

Mrs. Karen Jeanette Wyatt

Mrs. Karen Jeanette Wyatt

Dec 26, 2015

Karen Jeanette Wyatt, age 71, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Tradewater Pointe, Dawson Springs. Mrs. Wyatt was born on September 20, 1944 in Hopkins County, KY to Joe and Josephine Sisk Haile. She was a housewife and member of the Earlington Assembly of God. Mrs. Wyatt is survived by her mother ~ Josephine...

Ms. Elizabeth French

Ms. Elizabeth French

Dec 12, 2015

Elizabeth French, age 88, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Tradewater Health & Rehabilitation Center, Dawson Springs, KY. Ms. French was born on December 8, 1927 near Nortonville, KY to the late Thomas Burton and Rosa Ella Gamblin Burton. She was a housekeeper at the NHC Healthcare for many years and a beloved mother...

Mr. Richard "Mr. C." Chappell

Mr. Richard "Mr. C." Chappell

Dec 2, 2015

Richard Joe “Mr. C.” Chappell, age 82, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday December2, 2015 at the Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. Mr. Chappell was born on April 12, 1933 in St. Charles, KY to the late Arlie and Monie Mae Nichols Chappell. He retired after working 40 years as an oil field worker. He served his country...

Mr. James Elbert Bennett

Mr. James Elbert Bennett

Dec 2, 2015

James Elbert Bennett, age 88, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Bennett was born on August 28, 1927 in Crofton, KY to the late Marion Washington Bennett and Annie Florence Sheets Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a retired coal miner and was a member of Ilsley Holiness Church. Mr....

Mrs. Joyce Morgan Jones

Mrs. Joyce Morgan Jones

Nov 24, 2015

Joyce Marie Morgan Jones, age 68, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at her residence in Christian County, KY. Mrs. Jones was born on December 13, 1946 in Madisonville, KY to the late Willie Morgan and Geneva Pollard Morgan. She was a beloved mother and homemaker and was a member of Ebeneezer Baptist Church. Mrs....

Mrs. Kathy Marie Adams Westerman

Mrs. Kathy Marie Adams Westerman

Nov 19, 2015

Kathy Marie Adams Westerman, age 57, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Westerman was born on December 11, 1957 in Madisonville, KY to the late Archie Ray Adams and Joyce M. Suttle Adams. She worked as an LPN for 30 years and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Westerman is survived...

Mr. Michael Wade Baker

Mr. Michael Wade Baker

Nov 17, 2015

Michael Wade Baker, age 43, of the Charleston Community of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Baker was born on July 19, 1972 in Schicago Heights, IL to Carol Baker. He worked as a general laborer and was of the Christian faith. His most favorite hobby was taking his daughters fishing. Surviving...

Mr. Thomas Earl Shelby

Mr. Thomas Earl Shelby

Nov 13, 2015

Thomas Earl Shelby, age 75, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Baptist Health, Madisonville, KY. Mr. Shelby was born on June 18, 1940 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Thomas Franklin Shelby and Lonie Mae Bennett Shelby. He was a graduate of Dawson Springs High School. Mr. Shelby was the produce manager for...

Ms. Pollyanna Orange Dillingham

Ms. Pollyanna Orange Dillingham

Nov 10, 2015

The Memorial Service for Pollyanna Orange Dillingham, 94, of Dawson Springs, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday at Beshear Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the service hour. Elder Jeff Winfrey will officiate. A private burial will take place in Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. Dillingham died at 4:45 AM November 10, 2015, at Baptist Health, Madisonville. She...

Mr. Tony Bradford Austin

Mr. Tony Bradford Austin

Nov 9, 2015

Tony Bradford Austin, age 57, of Dawson Springs, Ky, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Austin was born on November 10, 1957 in Evansville, IN to Charlie Austin and the late Hope Rickard Austin. He was a welder and worked for Koch in Evansville, IN for many years. He was a member of the Dawson...

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