Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

10/28/2025

Lannie "Keith" Jarvis, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Diane Oakley officiating.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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10/28/2025

Russell "Russ" Lee Ball, Jr., 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Bursztynski officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY. Military honors will be performed by the United States Air Force and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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10/28/2025

Shirley Mae Bruce Duvall, 74, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home.

She was born on November 14, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Hilda Rae Williams Gammon and John William Bruce. She was formerly employed for thirty-seven years with the Hopkins County Board of Education where she worked as the secretary at Waddill Elementary and Jesse Stuart Elementary schools. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Shirley was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Willie Gammon; stepmother, Jo Bruce; brother, Darrell Wayne Bruce; and her sister, Diane Cunningham.

Her survivors include her husband of fifty-seven years, Billy Duvall of Madisonville; son, Jeff (Debrina) Duvall and Christopher (Stacey) Duvall, both of Madisonville; sister, Lisa Whitfield of Madisonville; grandchildren, Morgan (Joseph) Peyton, Trevor Duvall, Coleman Duvall, and Bailee Duvall; great-grandchildren, Riley Peyton, Reagan Peyton, Greyson Peyton; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Rutherford officiating. A private burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Jeff Duvall, Chris Duvall, Trevor Duvall, Coleman Duvall, Todd Duvall, Brian Duvall, and Joseph Peyton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's memory to The Alzheimer's Association for Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter at https://www.alz.org/kyin

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

10/27/2025

Lannie "Keith" Jarvis, 59, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

He was born on December 23, 1965, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Pauline Matheny Jarvis and William Burton Jarvis. He was formerly employed with Hopkins County Board of Education where he was the Head Custodian at Grapevine Elementary School in Madisonville. He enjoyed fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Jarvis.

His survivors include his wife of forty years, Missy Jarvis; daughter, Autumn Jarvis of Madisonville; son, Jonathan (Taylor) Jarvis of Hanson, KY; grandchildren, Aslan Roe, Remy Grey, and Oaklynn Saige; brother, Harold (Angela) Jarvis; sisters, Angela Childress and Robin (Casey) Clark; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Diane Oakley officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

10/27/2025

Russell "Russ" Lee Ball, Jr., 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on January 8, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Norma “Tillie” Shields Ball and Russell Lee Ball, Sr. He was a graduate of Madisonville High School Class of 1966. He graduated from the University of Kentucky. He competed in pole vaulting on the track team in high school and college. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired after twenty-five years from General Electric. He enjoyed golfing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Russ was an active member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Wayne Ball.

His survivors include his wife Patricia “Patsy” Antle Ball; daughter, Mikki (Doug) Martin of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Teresa Ball of Madisonville; grandson, Jacob Martin of Virginia Beach; and his granddaughter, Aislinn Martin of Virginia Beach.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Bursztynski officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY. Military honors will be performed by the United States Air Force and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Tony Space, Anthony Taylor, Gary Oldham, Dave Hendrix, Ray Cartwright, and Alan Dockery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Russ’s memory to First Baptist Church, 246 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431 or to the Hopkins County Humane Society, 2210 Laffoon Trail, Madisonville KY 42431.

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

10/20/2025

Charles Edward Langston, Sr.
( March 20, 1948 - October 17, 2025 )

Charles Edward Langston, Sr., 77, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 20, 1948, in Nashville, TN, to the late Mattie Pearl Williams Langston Fowler and John "Johnny" David Langston. He retired as a painter with Poole's Painting. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and hanging out with his family and friends. Charles was known for his love and generosity.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Langston, James Langston, Harold Langston, and David Langston; and an infant sister, Jonnie Sue Langston.

His survivors include daughter, Tammy (Jerry) Jacobs of Earlington; sons, Charles Langston, Jr. of Madisonville; Robert Langston and Rocky Langston, both of Tennessee; brother, Ralph Langston of Springfield, TN; grandchildren, Paige Jenkins, Zachary Jenkins, Jerry (Amy) Jacobs, Jr., Braxton Langston, Brandon (Shelby) Langston, Hailey Langston, Dakota Langston, Julianna Whitson, and Amber Langston; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his true love, Clara Whitfield.

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

10/20/2025

Infant Mason Lee Pendley
( October 16, 2025 )

Infant Mason Lee Pendley gained his angel wings on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He is survived by his parents, Ashlyn Gordon Pendley and Jesse Pendley of Earlington, KY; brother, Kayden Pendley of Earlington; paternal grandparents, John (Landy) Pendley of Dawson Springs, KY and Sherry Norris of Deerfield, OH; maternal grandparents, Neil and Rhonda Gordon, of Madisonville; uncles, John Pendley II, Allen Pendley, Dustin Pendley, Kris Pendley, and Kyle Morris; and aunt, Ashley Bivins.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Pendley Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY, with Bro. Paul Uzzle officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Allen Pendley, John Pendley II, Dustin Pendley, and Kris Pendley.

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

10/11/2025

Jimmy Millwood, Jr.
( November 9, 1961 - October 4, 2025 )

Jimmy Millwood, Jr., 63, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 9, 1961, in Florence, AL to the late Sammy Millwood and Jimmy Millwood, Sr. He was a self employed truck driver. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, and loved his animals.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Millwood; his son, Chris Millwood and his daughter, Tabatha Harp.

Survivors include his sons, Trey Millwood of Madisonville, Jeff Harp of Nashville, TN and Justin Harp of Burns, TN; sister, Rebecca Millwood Wright of Springfield, TN; grandchildren, Breyden, Connor, Cara, Dean, Everleigh and River; and several nieces and nephews.

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

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

10/10/2025

Ginger Hayes
( November 11, 1948 - October 8, 2025 )

Ginger Shelton Hayes, 76, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

She was born on November 11, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Pauline Morgan Reynolds and James Otto Shelton. She was a self-employed retail owner. She enjoyed canning, cooking and sharing her food with others, especially her fried apple pies. Ginger attended Carter’s Chapel in Madisonville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Maurice Reynolds; her son, Maurice Chan Hayes; sister, Nina Pesterfield; and her grandson, Taroh Dominick Negyen.

Her survivors include her husband of fifty-six years, Bro. Thomas “Tommy” Hayes; son, John Hayes of Grand Junction, CO; daughter, Chandra (Allen) Beck of Evansville, IN; sister, Jamica Greenwell of Madisonville; grandson, Ramachi Hayes of Grand Junction; granddaughter, Adelene Beck and Elise Beck, both of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Madisonville with Bro. Tim Vannoy officiating.

A visitation will be held at Noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Allen Beck, John Greenwell, Danny Perkins, Aaron Greenwell, Diana Anderson and Debbie Stewart.

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

10/10/2025

Jan Rust
( March 3, 1947 - October 9, 2025 )

Janice "Jan" Vick Rust, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on March 3, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Maggie Bell Stroud Vick and George Raymond Vick. She was employed at Roses for thirteen years, Regional Medical Center in Madisonville for five years, and enjoyed working alongside her husband on the farm for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and looking at photos relishing in the great memories. She enjoyed cooking. Janice was a member of Praise Temple Church in Madisonville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William “Billy” Turner and her sister, Mary Jane Skeen.

Survivors include her Husband of forty years, Keith Rust of Madisonville, KY; daughter, Mary Ann Kirkwood of Madisonville; stepson, Barron Rust of Crofton, KY; sister, Joyce White of Portage, IN; brother, Raymond (Leah) Vick of Paducah, KY; grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Sellers, Keyla Turner; step grandchildren, Bentley Rust, Kenny Bigers, and Katina Bigers; several great grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews..

A funeral service will be held at 11a.m on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Cook officiating and Duane Burden assisting. Burial to follow at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour on Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Duane Burden, Barron Rust, Darrel Todd, Jeff Rust, Dan Rust and Eric Sellers.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jan’s memory to Praise Temple Apostolic Children’s Ministry.

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

10/09/2025

Angela Kaye Childers Downing, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab in Madisonville, KY.

She was born on September 17, 1950, in St. Charles, KY, to the late Louella Morgan Love and Aubrey Earl Childers. In her younger years, she loved going swimming. Most recently, she enjoyed going to the farmers market and reading the bible. Angela was of the Pentecostal faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Connie Clark and Patricia Cope.

Her survivors include her sons, Shawn (Leslie) Bennett of Evansville, IN, and Brent Matthew Bennett of Madisonville; sister, Deborah (Johnnie) Wilson of Fredonia; brother, Duane (Rita) Childers of Clay, KY; grandsons, Drew Bennett and Skylar Hawkins; granddaughter, Madison Bennett; 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

10/03/2025

William Riehemann, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on November 3, 1941, in New Castle, WY, to the late Ledel Baldwin Baker and William C. Riehemann. He was a maintenance supervisor at American Colloid. He enjoyed hunting and working on tractors. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Riehemann and Larry Riehemann.

His survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Barbara A. Dowdy Riehemann of Central City; sons, Bill J. Riehemann of Central City and Lester (Tiffony) Lee Riehemann of Upton, WY; brothers, Ray (Gloria) Riehemann, Carl (Patty) Riehemann, and Paul (Kelly) Baker, all of Wyoming; sister-in-law, Glenna Riehemann; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be held at Inyan Kara Cemetery in Wyoming. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.

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