Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. Madisonville KY 42431
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We at Harris Funeral Home are dedicated to serving you and

your family with compassionate and caring service. We have been

so honored to serve the community since 1927 and are committed to bringing you distinctive

service for many more years. May you enjoy the comfort of our

beautiful historical building and the comfort our large chapel

brings, as you share in the sweet memories of your loved one

with family and friends. If we can be of assistance please

call (270)821-6601

Tim, Trudi, John, & Karen
The Harris Funeral Home Staff

Dale Lynn Smith, 68, of Sebree, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home.He was born on September 27, 195...
04/01/2026

Dale Lynn Smith, 68, of Sebree, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 27, 1957, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Edna Alice Sisk Smith and Clarence Smith. He retired from Goodyear and was also recently employed by the Hopkins County Board of Education as a custodian. He enjoyed traveling and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Dale attended Christian Assembly Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ava Smith; and his brothers, Larry Smith, Eddie Smith, and Bobby Smith.

His survivors include his wife, Mildred Paulene Wolfe Smith of Sebree; sons, Craig (Rie) Smith of Japan and Matt (Leslie) Smith of Carthage, IN; daughter, Kristen Smith of Mills River, NC; stepsons, Allen (Dez) Laughary of Marion, KY, Billy Laughary of Evansville, IN, and Brian (Amanda) Laughary of Madisonville; brothers, Billy (Ann Kay) Smith and Danny (Debbie) Smith, both of Madisonville; sisters, Barbara (Jeff) Ramsey of Manitou, KY and Debbie (Ronnie) Simms of Madisonville; grandchildren, Seacret Lee, Tyreece Stone, and Touma Matsui-Smith; eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Ellis officiating. Burial to follow at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.

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

Pallbearers are Brad Ramsey, Ronnie Simms, Brian Smith, Tyreece Stone, Allen Laughary, and Brian Laughary.

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

Josephine Massey Faver, 88, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Ma...
03/31/2026

Josephine Massey Faver, 88, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on April 2, 1937, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Katherine Adams Massey and Lawrence Massey. She loved flowers. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Josephine was a member of New Good Hope Church in Nortonville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jeddie "Top Dog" Faver, Jr.; daughter, Janice Marie Faver Curneal; and several brothers and sisters.

Her survivors include her grandson, Thomas (Robin) Patterson of Nortonville; great-grandchildren, Darrien Patterson and Zander Patterson; son-in-law, Rodger Curneal of Madisonville; 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

Tamara "Tammy" Fallin Newsam, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home.She was born o...
03/30/2026

Tamara "Tammy" Fallin Newsam, 60, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home.

She was born on June 9, 1965, in Evansville, IN, to the late Patricia Oglesby Fallin and Jerry Wayne Fallin. She was an LPN for Hillside Center and many other nursing homes. She loved shopping and collecting handbags. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Tammy was a member of Providence Rural Methodist Church.

Her survivors include her husband, Michael Newsam; children, Debra (Derek) Boyd Messimore of Livermore, KY, Daniel Boyd of Earlington, KY, Sasha "Alexandria" Newsam Morgan of Cartersville, GA; and Frank Richard Adams III of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Ariah Messimore, Bentlei Messimore, Naomi Messimore, Phoenix Boyd, Joey Adams, and Bekka Adams; and her loving companion cat, Elly Bug.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Matt Davis officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the service hour Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tammy's memory to the Hopkins County Humane Society, c/o Donations, 319 Dulin Street, Madisonville, KY 42431.

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

03/29/2026

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David Earl Hancock, Sr., 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess i...
03/27/2026

David Earl Hancock, Sr., 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on March 4, 1952, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Nannie Bell Corbitt Hancock and Fletcher Leroy Hancock. He was formerly employed with the City of Madisonville and worked in the Wastewater Department. He loved fishing and hunting and was an avid UK Basketball fan. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. David was of the Pentecostal faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, April Dawn Hallum; brothers, Bobby Hancock, Eugene Hancock, and Floyd Hancock; and his sisters, Mary Hawkins, Ruthie Poe, and Karen Caraway.

He is survived by wife of fifty-five years, Norma Young Hancock of Madisonville; sons, David (Beth) Earl Hancock, Jr. and Jason Earl Hancock, both of Madisonville; sisters, Shirley Richardson of Anton, KY, Ruby Horton of Arkoma, OK, and Gail Farris of Madisonville; brother, John (Anna) Hancock of Madisonville; grandchildren, Josh (Katelynn) Hancock, Kayla (Andrew) Cranor, Rebecca Hallum, and Donovan Hallum; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Sean Dame officiating. Burial to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are David Hancock, Jason Hancock, Josh Hancock, Andrew Cranor, Donovan Hallum, and Steve Hallum. Honorary pallbearers are John Hancock, Edward Sizemore, and Orlando Mata.

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

03/27/2026

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Billy Wayne Wells, Sr., 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.He was born on Apri...
03/27/2026

Billy Wayne Wells, Sr., 76, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on April 6, 1949 in Henderson, KY. He was formerly employed at Tyson Foods. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Wayne Wells, Jr.; and several brothers and sisters.

His survivors include his daughter, Kelly Fowler of Madisonville; brother, Elvis Mayes of St. Louis, MO; several nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Nicole Pleasant of Madisonville.

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

Roger Hector Hewlett, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Wes...
03/26/2026

Roger Hector Hewlett, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on October 3, 1932, in Hanson, KY, to the late Vera Crowley Hewlett and Thomas “T.D.” Dewitt Hewlett. He was a proud veteran during the Korean conflict of the United States Air Force where he served as a cryptographer. He retired from Kentucky Utilities. He was a member of the Kiwanis and was a Kentucky Colonel. He loved history, visiting the elderly and the sick, and playing bingo at the veterans’ center. Roger was an active member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Collins Hewlett; brothers, Thomas “Tom” Dewitt Hewlett, Jr. and Lemual “Lemmie” Edward Hewlett; and his sister, Gladys Hewlett Kelley.

His survivors include his wife, Betty Hewlett of Madisonville; daughters, Laura (John) Hewlett Tichenor of Madisonville and Sara (Jim) Hewlett Dugan of Cincinnati, OH; stepdaughter, Leeann (Greg) Flener of Madisonville; stepson, Robert (Lois) Winsett of Albany, KY; grandchildren, Andrea (Jay) Reeves, Lauren (Ashley) Dugan, and Ryan Dugan, all of Cincinnati, OH, and Ellen (Logan Howe) Tichenor of Madisonville; four step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Chaplain Nick Duvall officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are John Tichenor, Jim Touris, Jay Reeves, Ryan Dugan, Logan Howe, and Jeff Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made in Roger’s memory to First Baptist Church Food Pantry, 246 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY, 42431 or to the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center, c/o Activities Fund, 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center for their care and compassion of Roger.

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

Alice Morrison Smith, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her son's home.She was born o...
03/20/2026

Alice Morrison Smith, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her son's home.

She was born on August 23, 1941, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hazel Holeman Morrison and John Morrison. She was formerly employed by the Hopkins County Department of Human Resources. She was a member of the Branson Band along with her late husband and she also played for the Benny Pryor Band. Alice was a member of the Dalton Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-eight years, Basil “B.L.” Lloyd Smith.

Her survivors include her son, Steve Curtright of Madisonville; stepdaughters, Angela Miller of Slaughters, KY and Kay Phillip of Charleston, SC.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Parrish officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery in Dalton, KY.

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

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

Jimmy Lee Green, 78, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonv...
03/20/2026

Jimmy Lee Green, 78, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on January 19, 1948, in Short Creek, KY, to the late Elsie Duncan Green and Wallace Green. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed by Birmingham Bolt and retired from Dana Corporation in Hopkinsville, KY. He enjoyed watching basketball and he loved the outdoors, fishing, and watching hummingbirds. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Jimmy attended Grace Life Church in Crofton, KY.

His survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Diana Vaughn Green; daughter, Melissa Guy of Nortonville; son, Michael Green of Nortonville; grandchildren, Austin Dietz, Peyton Dietz, and Cameron Guy; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Maggie, Maisley, Chloe, and Prissy.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Conley officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

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

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

03/19/2026

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Jerald "Jerry" Ray Harper, 82, of Slaughters, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by family at Redba...
03/18/2026

Jerald "Jerry" Ray Harper, 82, of Slaughters, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by family at Redbanks Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Sebree, KY.

He was born on November 19, 1943, in Hopkinsville, KY, to the late Wilma Fuller Harper.

He lived a life marked by steady work, family devotion, and long faithfulness to the church. His days reflected a deep connection to the people and places he loved, and his memory will remain a blessing to those who knew him.

Jerry spent his career as a carpenter, homebuilder, and dog breeder, working with his hands and caring for the things entrusted to him. He was also known for the interests that brought him joy, including singing, photography, breeding dogs, and horses. For more than sixty years, he was a member of Lone Star Church, a lasting part of his life and witness. Through the years, his presence, dedication, and faithful spirit left an enduring mark on his family and all who shared life with him.

In addition to his mother, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Poteet; niece, Teresa Poteet; and nephew, Mike Mitchell.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Sarah Dutton Harper; sister, Janet “Jan” (William “Dickie”) Mitchell; daughter, Tina Harper and Jim Nalley, and their children, Jereomy Harper, Kaylyn and Zelene Zaleta, Anthony and Tasha Nalley, and great-grandchildren Finley, Avarie, Kayleigh, and Jordan Demuth, and great-grandchild Delaney; and his daughter, Amy and Rob Doner, and their children, Nathaniel Doner and Kylee Brady, great-grandchild, Hudson and Matthew Doner, and Ellie Moore. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins who will carry his memory forward with love.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Shelly Hendricks officiating. Burial will be held at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.

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

Pallbearers will be Matthew Doner, Nathaniel Doner, Rob Doner, Scott Mitchell, Chad Ladd, and Phillip Hancock. Honorary pallbearers are Dickie Mitchell, David Adams, Jr. Sizemore, and John Hancock.

Though Jerry’s earthly journey has ended, the love he shared and the faith he honored remain in the hearts of those who grieve and give thanks for his life.

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

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