Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

04/21/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Whitney Curtis III, 85, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Despite his long battle with heart disease and COPD, Whitney's unwavering sense of humor remained intact until the end. He had a remarkable ability to bring laughter to those around him, often entertaining others with his jokes and silly antics, especially with children. Whitney had the gift of storytelling, although his mischievous nature usually left his family wondering whether his tales were entirely true.

He was born on October 23, 1940, in Madisonville, Kentucky, Whitney was the only child of William Whitney Curtis II and Neal Curtis Brown. He proudly served his country as a drill sergeant in the US Army's 100th Infantry Training Division. In September 1961, mere days before reporting to active duty at Ft. Chaffe, AR, Whitney married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Pat Campbell Curtis.

Whitney was a Mason and former Shriner at the Rizpah Temple. He was an avid outdoorsman. Whether riding a motorcycle, hunting small game, trap shooting, playing golf, or indulging in his favorite pastime of fishing, he found solace in the great outdoors. For him, a day spent on the lake, regardless of the catch, was a good day. He also firmly believed that there was no such thing as a bad dog and every person should have at least one.

In addition to his parents, Whitney was preceded in death by his beloved wife Pat Curtis; son, Robert Curtis; and great-grandson, Andrew Curtis.

He is survived by his sons, Richard (Darla) Curtis and Whitney (Sarah) Curtis IV; daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Bill) Bisceglia, ten grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY, with Rev. Jessie Campbell officiating and music will be provided by Katie and Chris Stotts. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the Hopkins County Honor Guard. Harris Funeral Home assisted the family.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

04/21/2026

Ricky Maturo, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville after a long illness.

He was born on December 23, 1950, to the late Lillian "Lilly" Mitchell Maturo and Lawrence Maturo. Ricky was a proud United States Army Veteran. He was a lifelong carnival concessions owner. He enjoyed going to flea markets, antique stores and enjoying going out to eat a good steak. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Maturo.

Survivors include his brother, Gregory (Edwina) Maturo; aunt, Hilda Mitchell Brake; nephew, Shawn Maturo; cousin, Gayla Oldham Peach; several other nieces, nephews and cousins; and long time companion, Kristine Hopkins.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Covenant Community Church, 1055 North Main St. Madisonville, KY, 42431, with Dr. Michael Knight officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. A burial will be held at Dunn Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.

04/21/2026

Lacy Weaver, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 2, 1960, in Chicago, IL to the late Lena Raye Penrod Weaver and James Audrey Weaver. Jim formerly worked as a welder at Fabrication Laboratories. He attended Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou, KY. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing his guitar, painting and drawing, his true passion was his welding projects.

Survivors include his sister, Nancy Weaver of Concrete, WA; and several cousins.

A private graveside service will be held at Concord General Baptist Church cemetery. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.

04/20/2026

Donna Markel Wade, 66, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on September 24, 1959, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Ann Seay Hicks. She was formerly employed by Regions Bank. She enjoyed reading, crafting, and gardening. She loved her grandchildren and her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bob Hicks; sister, Susan Manchester; and her brother, Bobby Markel.

Her survivors include her husband of forty-seven years, Richard Wade; daughter, Angela Richards of Manitou, KY; son, Jeffrey (Reda) Johnson of Hopkinsville, KY; sister, Dawn Motes of Cumberland Furnace, TN; grandchildren, Jonathan Richards, Noah Richards, Nathan Richards, Savanna (Eric) Dailey, and Jeffrey “Junior” Johnson; great-grandchildren, Adryan Dailey and Eric Dailey, Jr.; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Taz.

A private memorial service will be held. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

04/18/2026

Bonnie Jean Barthel Carnal, 83,of Manitou, KY passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN on Friday, April 17, 2026.

She was born on March 18, 1943, in Torrington, WY to the late Ethel Eileen Sutton Barthel and Julius Lewis Barthel. She was a homemaker and also had a career with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service in Hampton, VA retiring in 2008 after twenty-seven years. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading The Bible. She was of the Lutheran faith. Her greatest pleasure in life was being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed keeping up with her roots through telephone conversations with her sister-in-law, Patty Barthel of Torrington.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Gartman and Bernice Scott and her brothers, Charles, Robert, Richard, and James Barthel.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Brent Carnal; daughter, Lori Dee (Fred) Crump of Taylors, SC; son, David Alan Carnal of Hampton; brother, Edward Barthel of Long Beach, CA; grandchildren, Sherri Christa (Jeremy) Simmons and Joshua Michael (Ashley) Crump both of Taylors and Ronald Brent Carnal of Chesapeake, VA; and her great-grandchildren, Evan, Kairie, Isaac, and Rowan Simmons and Lilyanna Crump.

A private graveside service will be held at Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou at a later date. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY was entrusted with care.

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04/18/2026

Ricky Joe Neptune, of Madisonville, KY, formerly of Bremen, KY, was born on April 21, 1961, to the late Freda Mae Stewart (née Bruce) and Franklin Delbert Neptune.

After a quick but courageous battle with cancer beginning in August 2025, Ricky passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2026, surrounded by his family.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Frankie Mae Neptune Williamson.

He is survived by his siblings, Randy Ray Neptune and Veronica Dawn Neptune; and was the proud father of four children; Riki Beth Wingfield, Samantha Joe Neptune, and twins, Hannah Leigh Shelden and Hailey Dee Kromer; he also held a special place in his heart for his former stepdaughters, Jennifer Renee Watkins and Brandy Michelle Fletcher; and was a proud grandfather to, Kaitlyn Piper, Taylor Gunn, and Karson & Dustin Lynch, children of Riki Beth; Anna Jenkins and Dallas Case, children of Samantha; Mallory & Delilah Shelden, children of Hannah; Brooks & Brody Kromer, along with bonus daughters Audrey & Kyleigh Kromer, children of Hailey; Lexie Watkins and bonus daughter Chealsea Watkins, children of Jennifer; and Allee Burke, Myles Aune, and Ethan Cobb, along with bonus children Tristan, Ryleigh, & Luke Winters, children of Brandy; several nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and many friends.

Ricky shared a special lifelong friendship with his former wife, Cathy, who remained a loyal and caring friend even after their marriage ended.

He also shared a loving relationship with his companion, Robin Poe. She describes Ricky as a great man who never met a stranger and was good to everyone, even those who may have wronged him.

Ricky never had sons, but he loved his sons-in-law like they were his own. He shared a special bond with Timothy Shelden, Cody Kromer, Johnny Watkins, & Phillip Winters, each of whom he cared for deeply, shown through playful banter and funny jokes.

Ricky loved his children and took great pride in his family. He had a lifelong passion for motorcycles and was a devout patriot who loved America. As a young man, he loved playing basketball and carried that passion with him throughout his life. His favorite player was Larry Bird and later in life, he became a big fan of Caitlin Clark. He passed his love of the game down to many of his children and grandchildren.

A man of many talents, Ricky built a career as a self-employed carpenter and worked across many areas of the construction trades. He enjoyed working with his hands and took pride in the things he built. Known for his organization and craftsmanship, Ricky kept a meticulously organized tool shed, a reflection of the pride he took in his work. He loved tending his garden and, later in life after moving to the city, caring for his flowers.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care. His memorial stone will be placed at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Muhlenberg County, KY beside his family members, including his mother, father, and sister.

He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed. His family finds comfort in knowing the love he gave will live on through them. We are proud to call him Dad and Papaw and will carry him with us always.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

04/15/2026

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04/14/2026

Danny Lee Lutz, 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 19, 1949, in Hanson, KY, to the late Ollie Sue Myers Lutz and LaFayette Hefner Lutz. He was formerly employed as a salesperson for Terminix Pest Control. He enjoyed fishing and was known through the community as a people person where he always enjoyed his conversations with others. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Danny was the pastor for thirty-one years over Hanson Holiness Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Carolyn Graue and Helen Mangum; and his brothers, Jerry Lutz, Jimmy Lutz, and Derek Calbreath.

His survivors include his daughters, Lori Lutz of Providence, KY, and Sierra (Eric) Lutz of Madisonville; sister, Patsy Frasier of Slaughters, KY; brothers, Mike Lutz and Ricky Lutz, both of Slaughters; grandchildren, Brittany (Callie) McCollum, Logan (Sarah) Earl, Kaden Benton, and Dallas Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Hall officiating. Burial to follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Mike Lutz, Ricky Lutz, Eric Stallins, Josh Taylor, Logan Earl, and Thomas Lutz. The honorary pallbearer is Robert Patterson.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

04/04/2026

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04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

Scott Tomblingson
( May 31, 1960 - March 31, 2026 )

Troy Scott Tomblingson, 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

He was born on May 31, 1960, in Hazel Park, MI, to Norma Lantaff Stone and the late Daris Tomblingson. He retired from the City of Madisonville where he worked as the Assistant Superintendent for the Water Filtration Plant. He was a 1978 graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, bowling, golfing, and grilling. He was an avid UK Basketball fan. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary W. Tomblingson.

His survivors include his wife, Debbie Brown Tomblingson of Madisonville; mother and stepfather, Norma and Rudy Stone of Madisonville; son, Darin (Megan Fuller) Tomblingson of Madisonville; sisters, Terrie (David) Taulbee of Madisonville and Debbie (Jim) VanBeek of Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved chocolate lab, Riley.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Ruby Rickard officiating and assisted by Jamie Lutz. Burial to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Brad Brumfield, Keith Curneal, Timmy Moore, Tony Ford, Tony Sisk and Paul Martz. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Stanley and Bill Bingham.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

04/01/2026

Harold Edward Presley, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 22, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Flora Mae Fredrick Wade and Andrew Jackson Presley. He was a self-employed handyman. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Harold loved fishing and wood carving.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Wanda Ward and Debbie Price.

His survivors include his sisters, Nancy Utley and Betty Lord, both of Madisonville, Joyce Donaldson of Evansville, IN, Jo Ann Browning of Madisonville, and Barbara Brown of Evansville, IN; grandson, Drew Lord of Evansville; granddaughter, Cassidy Lord of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com