Obituaries
Dawson Springs, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dawson Springs & Hopkins County
Mary Jane Trautman
May 30, 2025
Mary Jane Trautman, age 63, of Providence, KY, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Trautman was born on February 21, 1962 in Madisonville, KY to the late Roy Douglas Adams and Cozy Louise Boze Adams. She had worked for Trover Foundation and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Mrs....
Scott Martin Bertog
May 25, 2025
Scott Martin Bertog, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home in Dawson Springs, KY. He was born on July 9, 1957 in Waterfleet, MI to the late Clarence and Marion “Betty” Manguem Bertog. He worked for many years in various factories and also as a line cook.
Scott is survived by his wife ~ Kate Brown...
Bonnie Mae Brown
May 21, 2025
Bonnie Mae Sherman Brown, age 87, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY. Mrs. Brown was born on May 18, 1938 in Princeton, KY to the late Robert “Doc” Harris and Rosa Miller Harris. She worked as a house keeper for many years and was also a childcare...
Imogene Mitchell Davis
May 17, 2025
Imogene Mitchell Davis, 96, formerly of Dawson Springs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Silsbee, Texas. She was born on January 26, 1929, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
In a poignant reflection of their lifelong bond, she passed away on the same date as her beloved husband, Eugene “Genie” Davis, 31 years later.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughters,...
Ruth Bennett Riley
May 14, 2025
Ruth Earline Bennett Riley, age 88, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Riley was born on July 3, 1936 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Ollie Earl Bennett and Fairy Ellen Haley Bennett. She was a graduate of Nortonville High School and a member of First...
Mary Elizabeth Woodruff
May 13, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Woodruff, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at her residence. Born on October 7, 1933, at her childhood home in Ilsley, Kentucky, Mary lived a life full of purpose, compassion, and devotion to her family and community.
For fourteen years, Mary dedicated herself as a Vocational Rehabilitation Services Secretary. She also...
Alice Dean Redden
May 10, 2025
Alice Dean Thomas Redden, a cherished member of her community and a beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 10, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on July 5, 1929, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Alice worked tirelessly throughout her life, serving as a secretary for Redden Excavating for many years and later as...
Linda Howton
May 10, 2025
Linda Howton, born on April 1, 1945, in Ky, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, remembered fondly as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved pastor's wife.
For twenty years, Linda served as a supervisor at Ottenheimer Manufacturing, where she not only excelled in...
Destiny Christian-Rose Hopper
May 5, 2025
Celebrating the life of Destiny Christian-Rose Hopper She graduated from Lincoln Academy in April of 2013.
Destiny went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025. She was a gentle soul who always looked for the good in others. She lit up every room with her presence. She was a beloved widow, mother, aunt, cousin and daughter. She was an...
David Allen Minton
May 5, 2025
David Allen Minton, age 85, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 in at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. He was born on April 10, 1940 in Central City, KY to the late James and Roberta Bagwell Minton. He retired after working many years for TVA.
David is survived by his wife ~ Mildred Fulcher Minton of Dawson Springs, KY;...
Mary Workman Townsend
May 3, 2025
Mary Harris Workman Townsend, age 90, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Dawson Springs Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs, KY. Mrs. Townsend was born on September 28, 1934 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Robert “Doc” Harris and Rosa Miller Harris. She was a 1953 graduate of Dawson Springs High School. Mrs....
Bernedette Scott
Apr 28, 2025
Bernedette Scott, age 73, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Mrs. Scott was born on February 6, 1952 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Justin Martin and Gracie Pearl Davis Martin. She was a 1970 graduate of West Hopkins High School and recently retired after working many...
Jackie Reese Rambo
Apr 24, 2025
Jackie Reese Rambo, age 89, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on April 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky. Born on April 1, 1936, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Jackie lived a life dedicated to hard work and family values. Jackie's faith played an integral role in his life as he was of the Pentecostal faith.
Throughout his career,...
Elizabeth Ann Crews
Apr 22, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Crews, age 77, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Crews was born on June 22, 1947 in Madisonville, KY to the late Rufus Frederick and Viola May Frederick. She was a factory worker for many years and was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include three daughters...
Debra "Debbie" Jean Dunn
Apr 17, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Jean Dunn, age 67, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Dunn was born on December 20, 1957 in Madisonsville, KY to Rita Emery Offutt Corbitt and the late Sam Offutt. She was the owner and operator of Bold and Beautiful Hair Salon in Ilsley, KY and was of the...
Betty Jane Aaron
Apr 15, 2025
Betty Jane Aaron passed away on April 15, 2025 in Madisonville, KY. She was born on December 16, 1948 at home in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Bill and Louise Aaron. Betty’s early childhood was spent in Dawson Springs until her family moved to Ft. Wayne, IN in 1963. In 1974 she returned to Madisonville, KY where she resided...
Juanita Hankins
Apr 11, 2025
Juanita Hankins, 101, passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Jennifer Griffin, in Athens, TN on Friday, April 11th, 2025. Mrs. Hankins was born August 15th, 1923 in KY to the late Thomas Leonard Traylor and Gertha McGregor Traylor. Juanita lived the majority of her life in Dawson Springs, KY but in her later years, she lived with her...
Mildred Ausenbaugh Fox
Apr 10, 2025
Mildred Ausenbaugh Fox, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Born on July 3, 1941, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Mildred lived her life with an unwavering love for those around her. She dedicated herself to nurturing her family and filling her home with joy and warmth.
Mildred...
Robert Leslie Bowen
Mar 29, 2025
Robert Leslie Bowen, age 68, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Mr. Bowen was born on September 8, 1956 in Whittier, CA to the late Cecil Herman Bowen, Sr. and Mary Ellen Kirk Bowen. He was a lifetime long haul truck driver and was of the Christian faith.
Mr. Bowen is survived by his son ~...
Joe Ray Allen, Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Joe Ray Allen, Jr., age 75, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Mr. Allen was born on October 23, 1949 in Pulaki, TN to the late Joe Ray Allen, Sr. and Levolua Dugger Allen. Joe was a 1967 graduate of Dawson Springs High School and attended Hopkinsville...
