Barnett Strother Funeral Home

12/29/2025

Janice Faye Lee, 78, of Morton’s Gap, KY, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at NHC Health Care in Madisonville.
She was born on January 31, 1947, in Hopkins County, KY, to the late Carl Griffith and Lillian Douglas Brown Griffith.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Lee of Morton’s Gap; a son, Jared (Corinne) Lee of Nortonville, KY; a brother, Mike (Pam) Griffith of Madisonville; and two grandchildren, Peyton and Preston Lee.
Janice enjoyed Shopping, spending time with her family, and most of all spoiling her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Mr. Russell Kline officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery in White Plains, KY.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Eric Lee, Phillip Prince, Peyton Lee, Preston Lee, Brandon Lee, and Deyone Miller.

Janice was born on January 31st, 1947 and passed away on December 22nd, 2025 at the age of 78

12/29/2025

Nancy Lee Dunlap,77, of White Plains, KY, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Sudbury, MA.
She was born on August 29, 1948, in Milburn, WV, to the late Dennis Gray and Katherine Mutter Gray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Dunlap; brothers, Billy Gray and Ernest Dale Gray; sisters, Bobby Carol Pulley and Anne Gray; one stepson, Ronald T. Dunlap; and step-great granddaughter, Gracie Harper.
Nancy worked at the Kentucky State Lottery. She loved to shop. She also loved to spend time with and spoil Xavier. Nancy always looked forward to when it would snow outside.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim (Ben Piccirillo) Dunlap of Sudbury, MA; sister, Debbie Gray of Oak Hill, WV; brother, Gary (Chris) Gray of Oak Hill, WV; grandchild, Xavier; two step-grandchildren, Ashley Bullock, and Kayla Dunlap; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Noon Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West at 2:00 P.M. in Hopkinsville, KY.
Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Nancy was born on August 29th, 1948 and passed away on December 19th, 2025 at the age of 77

12/29/2025

James Offutt, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
He was born on January 24, 1948, in Hopkins County, KY, to the late Everett Benjamin Offutt and Cuba Embry Offutt.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cynthia Conyers Offutt; two sons, Craig (Laurie) Offutt of Murfreesboro, TN and Aaron Offutt of Madisonville; a brother, Gary Offutt of Madisonville; three sisters, Barbara (Larry) Hubbard of Kuttawa, KY, Donna Harris of Diamond, KY and Debbie Marks of Madisonville; Seven grandchildren; Mary Grace Robison, Colby Offutt, Caroline Offutt, Gracie Offutt, Amelia Offutt, Avery Offutt, and Abigail Offutt; two great grandchildren, Georgia Robison and Baker Robinson
James was a 911 dispatcher for the Kentucky State Police for many years and was a member of Christian Assembly Church in Madisonville.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Ellis Officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Offutt, Ronnie Cobb, John Davis, William Marks, Colby Offutt, Brennan Robinson, and Blake Kerperien. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Offutt, Blake Mooney, Luke Nordine, and Andrew Allen.

James was born on January 24th, 1948 and passed away on December 27th, 2025 at the age of 77

12/29/2025

Infant Juniper Ruby Gregory of Evansville, Indiana was born and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 23, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.
She is preceded in death by her Paternal grandfather, Eric Duncan; her Maternal great-grandparents, Raymond Howard, Donald Qualls; and her Paternal great-grandparents, Judith and Harold Gregory.
She is survived by her parents, Blake Duncan of Madisonville, KY and Autumn Skye Gregory of Evansville; her three sets of grandparents, Miria (Danny) Thomas, James (Kimberlee) Gregory, and John (Sandra) Betts; her aunt, Rayanna Gregory; and her two uncles, Owen Gregory and John “JD” Betts.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday December 30, 2025 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home – Madisonville Chapel with Bro. John Mitchell and Bro. Wesley Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Earlington, KY.

Juniper passed away on December 23rd, 2025

12/26/2025

Carol Sue Newsome, 81, of Henderson, KY, formerly of Providence, passed away, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her residence in Henderson.
She was born on January 22, 1944, in Providence, KY, to the late William “Bill” Martin and Edna Marie Ball.
Carol worked as a legal secretary and was a member of Providence General Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time crafting, cooking, and playing bingo. She was an avid UK fan and loved her grandchildren tremendously.
She is survived by her sons, Brian (Sherry Johnson) Newsome of Lewisport and Chris Newsome of Dixon; sister, Peggy (Mike) Duncan of Henderson; grandchildren Summer (John) Allen and Kenna (Trevor Pogue) Newsome; nephew, Zach (Ashleigh) Duncan; and great-niece, Adilynn Duncan.
Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, at Lakeview Cemetery in Providence with Bro. Barry Cullen officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen or the American Diabetes Association.

Carol passed away on December 23rd, 2025

12/18/2025

Ann Tichenor, 86, of Owensboro, KY, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away, Monday, December 15, 2025, at Heartford House in Owensboro.
She was born on October 11, 1939, in Muhlenberg County, KY, to the late Thomas Clemon Noffsinger and Martha Marietta C**n Noffsinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glenn Tichenor, and a sister, Reba Hicklin.
She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Rick) Parks of Owensboro; a son, Danny Tichenor of Madisonville; two sisters, Yavonne Galyen and Mary Lou Noffsinger; two brothers, TC Noffsinger and Larry Noffsinger; grandchildren, Lori Parks (Ben) Byers of Owensboro, KY and Nathan Parks of Owensboro, KY; and two great grandchildren, Jon-Hunter Vance and Sophie Byers.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 19, 2025 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Waltrip officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Parks, Ronnie Bearden, Ben Byers, Alan Noffsinger, Chris Noffsinger and Larry Noffsinger. Jon-Hunter Vance will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Dovie Ann was born on October 11th, 1939 and passed away on December 15th, 2025 at the age of 86

12/17/2025

Ronnie Gene Vaughn, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 26th, 2025, at his home in Hanson, Kentucky.
He was born on April 20th, 1941, in Washington, Indiana to Dorothy Francis Lee Vaughn Dorsam and William Elmo Vaughn. In addition to his parents preceding him he also had a son Ronnie Vaughn, Jr. that passed away in 2002. Ronnie had 2 best friends precede him Ronnie Brown of Velpen, Indiana and Kenneth Smith of Hanson, Kentucky. Both Ronnie's father and son served in the Army.
Ronnie was run over as a child when he was 5 years old and his cousin died in the accident.
Ronnie had a rough life growing up for it was old school and out in the country with no indoor bathroom or any of the luxuries that we have today. Then Ronnie's Dad and Mother moved to Velpen, Indiana. They had a farm and raised cows.
In Ronnie's early 20's he went to work as a Millwright with the Carpenters Union. He was a Millwright Supervisor and a member of the Millwrights for over 60 years. His training and being a Supervisor took him all over the state of Indiana. He worked at AB Brown power plant, AK Steel, helped build a bridge on 64 Bypass, worked at FTH as Vice President out of Newburg, Indiana, FB Culley Power Plant, and worked for PPMI that worked at General Electric Aerospace in Madisonville, Kentucky.
During this time his father had passed and his mother was already remarried so Ronnie took over his father homestead and tore down the old house and built a new house. During that time the bird farms were starting to take off. In Indiana they had Perdue Turkey Farms so Ronnie invested in that and had turkey houses on the grounds of his dad's homestead. He got the nickname "Turkey Man" while at General Electric Aerospace, Madisonville, Kentucky.
His next adventure he bought a store from the Past Sheriff of Pike County and called it THE STORE that was like an Ideal with gas pumps.
While working as a Millwright Supervisor at General Electric Aerospace, Madisonville, Kentucky he met his future and present wife Margaret Zirko Davis Vaughn.
Ronnie Vaughn proposed to Margaret with a ring at General Electric Aerospace, Madisonville, Kentucky after a few years of dating and had been together for over 30 years.
Next was a place that he felt at home with to get married. He grew up without a Christian upbringing but wanted to get married in a church.
Several people from General Electric Aerospace attended Hanson United Methodist Church in Hanson, Kentucky. While visiting this church, Ronnie felt welcomed and at home. He decided this is where they would get married.
Ronnie picked out the date himself for Margaret always loved hearts and the date was February 14th, 1997 "Valentine's Day".
Pastor Steve Proctor married us on that date. Shortly after the wedding, Ronnie was baptized by Pastor Steve Proctor at Hanson United Methodist Church, Hanson. Kentucky.
Ronnie and Margaret decided to build a house on land he bought from his Uncle Cleo in Velpen, Indiana so they would have a place to stay when visiting his mother and children.
Ronnie and Margaret loved to travel all over the world. They owned 3 timeshares and when 9/11 happened they were in St. Martin and the world of flying was shut down and they were stuck in a foreign country.
One of his biggest thrills was catching a 7 foot Marlin in Cabo San Lucus, Mexico a sting ray and eating it at Isla Mujeres, Mexico and a Mahi Mahi in the Bahamas. He loved fishing and we would go out on deep sea fishing trips off of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Everywhere we would travel there was always a deep sea fishing expedition that was on our list.
Ronnie started his own construction company R&M Contracting for Ronnie and Margaret, doing a lot of concrete work and home projects for the community.
Ronnie and Margaret retired in 2001 and 2002 so his interest went into real estate buying and selling.
Ronnie enjoyed going to auctions especially Dinky's and Mark Graber's in Washington, Indiana. He began buying lawn mowers, fixing them and reselling them.
Then came the need for speed! Hello Richard Petty driving experiences.
Thanks to Nascar and the thrill Ronnie drove 5 Richard Petty experiences.
He has a certificate where he drove 140 mph legally. He has his fireproof cap for his head he had to wear and certificates from all of them. He drove in Atlanta, North Carolina, Daytona, Bristol, and Indianapolis. Time together every Sunday was watching Nascar on TV.
Whenever you walked in the house Ronnie was fixated watching Westerns!
Many times you would think the cowboys and horses were running through the living room!
Ronnie spent his days at his shop piddling around and tending to animals.
Ronnie had flop ear rabbits, doves, cows, and a longhorn, pony's and rescued a mini donkey.
Ronnie had a love for dogs and leaves behind "Diesel" his double doodle, Rusty his Pony and Gus the mini donkey.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Margaret Zirko Davis Vaughn, daughters, Jennifer Davis Littlepage Farmer, Madisonville, Kentucky, Lily Vaughn, Winslow, Indiana, Michelle (Darrel) Vaughn Whiting, Evansville Indiana, and Barbara (Chuck) Vaughn Baumgart, Petersburg, Indiana. Grandchildren Johanna, Kodie, Jake, Joe, Chloe, Emma, Billie, Casey, Daniel, Lydia, Tyler, Roni Lynn, Maddie, and many great grandchildren.
Ronnie also leaves behind his dear friends Mark and Laura Graber, Washington, Indiana, Bryan Williams who he thought of Ronnie as a father he never had of Velpen, Indiana, and Alvin and Judy Cummings of Madisonville, Kentucky who gave Ronnie a bible that he kept in his truck.
Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Saturday December 20, 2025 at the Hanson United Methodist Church, 2740 Brown Badgett Loop, Hanson, Kentucky with visitation at 2:00 p.m. and service at 3:00 p.m. by Pastor Karla Fullwood. Meal to follow.
The family would like to thank Tom Hemmerle, and Barnett-Strother Funeral Home Madisonville, Kentucky.

Ronnie was born on April 20th, 1941 and passed away on November 26th, 2025 at the age of 84

12/15/2025

Sadie Frances Coburn, 93, of Madisonville, Kentucky, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2025.
She was born May 20th, 1932, at her family's farm in White Plains, Kentucky, to the late Archie and Dixie Slaton Putman. A woman of determination, grace, wit, and service, Sadie lived a full and devoted life centered on faith, family, and community.
Sadie married Captain Charles Edward Coburn Sr., U.S. Army, in a love story that began at a Sadie Hawkins Dance. They were married for 65 years until his passing in 2018. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Breton Putman, a talented musician and music minister, who influenced Sadie's lifelong love of music.
Throughout her life, Sadie worked at Joy Manufacturing, served as owner-manager of the Nortonville Super-Saver, tended her family farm, worked as a bookkeeper for McCoy and McCoy Environmental Labs, attended Western Kentucky University, and served as a substitute teacher for Hopkins County Schools and Immaculate Conception Catholic School. She was a longtime member of the Madisonville Woman's Club and Hopkins County Homemakers Club and faithfully served First Baptist Church in many roles, including the Lovingkindness Team and Return to Bethlehem living nativity.
Sadie had a true servant's heart and was always looking for ways to serve others, even in her final days. Her greatest joy was her family, and she poured her life into creating memories for them thru travel and time at the family farm and lake.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia "Cindy" Moore, Madisonville, and Major Charles Edward (Lesley) Coburn, Jr., USAF (Ret.), of Crofton, KY; six grandchildren: Richard Edward Moore III, Jonathan Hall (Ana) Moore, Rachael Anne (Sam) Crabtree, Major Charles Edward (Lilia) Coburn III, USAF, Catherine Elizabeth (Craig) Miller, and Roxanne Leigh Coburn; six great-grandchildren: Sawyer Crabtree, Jonathan "J.T. Moore, Molly Moore, Luna Crabtree, Theodore "Theo" Miller, and Charles "Chuck-Chuck" Coburn-Verduzco.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at
Barnett-Strother Funeral Home, Madisonville Chapel with Dr. Bill Burzynski and Ron Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Hopkinsville.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. until service time.
Pallbearers will be Charles Coburn Jr., Charles Coburn III, Sam Crabtree, Craig Miller, Jonathan Moore, and Ronnie Noel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Madisonville or to a favorite charity.

Sadie passed away on December 11th, 2025

12/12/2025

Ty Gaston, 48, of Madisonville, KY passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.
He was born on April 1, 1977 in Hopkins County to Patricia Grace Adcock Gaston and the late Neal Gaston.
Ty worked as a tree trimmer for utility companies and was a member of The River Church in Nortonville. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids, especially watching the sports they were playing at the time.
He is survived by his daughters, Brookelyn Vanmatre, Breanna Vanmatre, Jordyn Hardwick, and Kaylie Gaston; son, Tyler Gaston; mother, Patricia Grace; brother, Patrick Moore; and grandchildren, Kase Gaston, Kolbie Hale, Ayden Jones, Adlynn Turner, Kynzleigh Turner, Ella Level, Waylon Level, Nash Glasgow, and Kya Gaston.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 15, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home – Madisonville Chapel with Tommy Basham officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Earlington.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hammock, A.J. Gunn, Brad Larkins, Patrick Moore, Danny Bean, and Paul Browning.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barnett-Strother Funeral Home at 2285 North Main Street in Ty’s name.

Ty passed away on December 10th, 2025

12/10/2025

Charlotte Stanford Wyatt, age 87, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
She was born on January 24, 1938, in St. Charles, KY to the late Carl Stanford and Lois E. Hudson Stanford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice W. Wyatt in September of 1999.
Charlotte was in the first class to graduate from South Hopkins High School in 1956. She was employed by the late Dr. William West – having worked 18 years in Madisonville and 20 years in Newburgh, IN. Charlotte retired in August of 1996. She last worked at Pennyrile Animal Clinic from November of 1996 until November of 2021. She was a member of Earlington First Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Allyson (Mike) Bryant of Madisonville and Amy (Ralph) Paty of Chattanooga, TN; her grandchildren, Kendall (Sam) Denny of Madisonville, Zan (Anna) Wright of Raleigh, NC, John Wright, Zoe Paty, Rocco Paty, and Blade Paty, all of Chattanooga; great-granddaughter, Shayleigh Denny; and brother, Donald (Norma) Stanford of Lexington, KY.
Services for the family will be handled privately for the family by Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Charlotte was born on January 24th, 1938 and passed away on December 9th, 2025 at the age of 87

12/05/2025

Anna Boze, age 79, of Madisonville, KY, died Thursday December 4, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.
She was born on January 16, 1946, in Providence, KY to the late Carol Frederick and Lucille Darks Frederick. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dewayne Boze.
Mrs. Boze loved birds, going to the mountains, and listening to Christian music. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and great grandchildren, especially riding on the golf cart. She was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church, where she loved her church and her Lord.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Boze; son, Jimmy Chadwick “Chad” Boze of Madisonville; granddaughter, Amber (Jeff) Caraway; two great grandchildren, Lexie Caraway and Jax Hartford; and one great great grandchild, Waylon “Chun-chi” McGowan.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday December 10, 2025, at Grapevine Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Partin and Clark Brown officiating. Burial will be in Grapevine Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home and from 9:00 A.M. until the service time Wednesday at Grapevine Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Caraway, Jax Hartford, Wayne Burns, Barry Duff, Tony Pentecost, and Doug Boze.

Anna passed away on December 4th, 2025

12/01/2025

On Nov. 28, Richard Wayne Eagle, 87 years old, joyfully stepped into the presence of his Lord Jesus.
Mr. Eagle was born on May 18, 1938 in Washington, Indiana, to the late Robert Norwood Eagle and Wilma Irene (Day) Eagle. He spent his childhood helping his parents on their family farm. At the age of 13, his entrepreneurial father, moved his family to Henderson, ky, to open a grocery store. Richard went on to graduate from Henderson County High school, in 1956, where he excelled in playing football. After graduation, Mr. Eagle went to Indianapolis, Indiana, to study radiology. He graduated from Methodist Hospital
Radiology school in May of 1959.
In June of 1959, Mr Eagle moved to Madisonville, Ky. where he worked as an X-ray technician at Madisonville Hospital. In July of 1959, Richard met the love of his life, Judith Ann (Plain) Eagle, in the parking lot of the Dairy Queen. They were married on October 15, 1960. They recently celebrated 65 yrs of marriage. In 1969, Richard made a career change and worked for Peabody Coal Co. until August 2003. He thoroughly enjoyed operating heavy equipment and the camaraderie of his coworkers. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers of America. Richard and Judy gave their lives to the service of the Lord in May of 1964. They had a love for children and the Sunday school ministry. Under the leadership of their pastor, Rev. Jimmy Russell, at the Greater Lighthouse Pentecostal church, they worked faithfully to increase the number of children receiving the good news of Jesus through the Sunday
School ministry. Mr. Eagle was a current member of the Lone Star Pentecostal Church where in years past he served on the church board. Many knew him as a " gentle giant". He was a man of few words. He loved his friends and enjoyed their many
nights at the DQ.
Mr. Eagle was also preceded in death by his best friend, Wesley Hunt; who was like a brother to him.
Mr. Eagle is survived by his wife, Judy. His daughter, Cristy ( Larry) Tomes, His son, Rick (Kris) Eagle; his grandson, Eric (Nichole) Eagle, his granddaughter Laryn (Seth) Shephard and his great grandchildren Mason Eagle, Reid Eagle, Ryan Eagle, Ivy Shephard and Violet Shephard.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Monday, December 1, 2025, and from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home