Obituaries
Dawson Springs, KY Obituaries
Local obituaries for Dawson Springs & Hopkins County
Brenda Jonell Menser
Oct 25, 2024
Brenda Jonell Menser, age 59, of Crofton passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her residence. Ms. Menser was born on April 27, 1965 in Madisonville, KY.
She is survived by her father ~ Bobby Faulk; a sister ~ Marion Marie Hooper; a brother ~ James Houston (Jessica) Menser; a niece ~ Rebecca (Sam) Owens; and two nephews ~ Jason...
Sylvia Darlene Baxter
Oct 22, 2024
Sylvia Darlene Baxter, age 66, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. She was born September 16, 1958 in Madisonville, KY to the late Letcher Earl “Red” Gentry and Helen Mae Swatzell Gentry. Mrs. Baxter worked for many years in housekeeping at Dawson Springs Health Care and was a...
Robert Joseph "Bob" Egbert
Oct 18, 2024
Robert Joseph “Bob” Egbert, age 54, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on October 18, 2024 at his residence. Bob was born on April 4, 1970 in Madisonville, KY. He was a 1988 graduate of Dawson Springs High School and he completed an Associate Degree in Business. For most of his working life he has worked with Harned Insurance Agency...
Kristie Michelle Brasher
Oct 15, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Kristie Michelle Brasher, age 48, of Sturgis, KY announces her passing on October 15, 2024.
Kristie’s greatest accomplishments were her two sons, Blade and Dawsun Stevens. Kristie was known as “Sweetie” by her “Moonpie,” Amelia “Millie” Stevens.
Kristie had a love of baking and she also enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She was a simple...
Brad Purdy
Oct 14, 2024
Brad Purdy, age 76, of Henderson, KY and formerly of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. Mr. Purdy was born on December 9, 1947 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Dixon Bradley Purdy, Jr. and Enda Mullins Purdy. He worked for many years with Buckhorn Industries...
Morse Dale "Papaw" Baucum
Oct 12, 2024
Morse Dale “Papaw” Baucum, age 67, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 his residence. Mr. Baucum was born on May 17, 1957 in Madisonville, KY to the late Rex Menser and Rachael Bruce Baucum. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1976 – 1978 and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Baucum...
Virgil Lee Cooper
Oct 5, 2024
Virgil Lee Cooper, age 84, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Cooper was born on June 6, 1940 in Breckenridge, TX to the late Edward Cooper and Ida Alexander Cooper. He was a retired electrician.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife of 34 years ~ Lana Dale...
Bobbie Sue Latham
Sep 30, 2024
Bobbie Sue Latham, age 91, of Madisonville, KY and formerly of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Brighton Cornerstone in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Latham was born on June 6, 1933 to the late Archie L. Brown and Ethel Lee Messemore Brown. She was a beloved mother and homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Latham is...
Larry Allen Short
Sep 22, 2024
Larry Allen Short, 79, passed away on September 22, 2024. He was born to William Henry Shortand Irene Pharris Short on April 12, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, William andIrene, and three brothers: William “Billy” Kenneth Short, Richard Edwin Short, and TimothyGarth Short. He is survived by two brothers, James Walter Short, and Gary “Nick” Short....
Shirley Ann Menser
Sep 11, 2024
Shirley Ann Menser, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 11,2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky. Born on January 7, 1937, in Charleston, Kentucky, Shirley was a beloved figure in her community, known for her vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication to family and service.
Shirley devoted her life to being a mother and homemaker, all...
Angela Christina Spelbring
Aug 28, 2024
Angela Christina Lynn Spelbring, age 58, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Spelbring was born on June 23, 1966 in Madisonville, KY Sonja Pauline Higgins Lynn and the late Raymond Allen Lynn. She had worked in the Accounting office at Trover Clinic and also for AT&T...
Kenneth Wayne Menser
Aug 25, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Menser, age 92, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. Mr. Menser was born on April 21, 1932 in Caldwell County, KY to the late John Elmer Menser and Lucy Esther Capps Menser. Kenneth was a graduate of Fredonia High School in Fredonia, KY and retired from the...
John E. Ausenbaugh, Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
John E. Ausenbaugh, Jr., age 79, of Hopkinsville, KY and formerly of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mr. Ausenbaugh was born on June 1, 1945 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late John E. Ausenbaugh, Sr. and Martha Louise White Ausenbaugh. John was a 1963 graduate of Dawson Springs...
Virgil Eugene "Bud" Bratcher
Aug 15, 2024
Virgil Eugene “Bud” Bratcher, Sr., age 82, of Nebo, KY passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Bratcher was born on August 5, 1942 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Virgil Henry Bratcher and Mary Elizabeth Lanham Bratcher. Virgil was the owner of Bud and Jan’s Grocery from 1982-2007 and was...
Terri Lee Rickard
Aug 11, 2024
Terri Lee Rickard, age 72, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Rickard was born on March 6, 1952 in Evansville, IN to the late Clarence “Teddy” August Felstead and Lela Spradley Felstead. She was a 1970 graduate of Central High School in Evansville, IN and a member...
Ruby Estleen Parker
Jul 31, 2024
Ruby Estleen Parker, age 85, of Madisonville, KY and formerly of Crofton, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her residence. Ms. Parker was a Nurses Aid having worked for 20 years at Covington Convalescent Center in Hopkinsville, KY and having worked for several other area nursing facilities. She was a member of the Star of Bethlehem Church....
Julia Myerl DeLong
Jul 30, 2024
Julia Myerl DeLong, age 86, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at her home. Mrs. DeLong was born on November 9, 1937 to the late Mark Smith and Ruby Nave Smith Estep. She was a member of Union Temple General Baptist Church.
Mrs. DeLong is survived by husband of 14 years ~ Gerald Eugene DeLong of...
Judy Elaine Hillyard
Jul 29, 2024
Judy Elaine Hillyard, age 75, Christian County, KY near Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Hillyard was born on February 4, 1949 to the late James Adcock and Toy Parker Adcock. She was a graduate of Sinking Fork High School and was a member of the Bethel Chapel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hillyard is...
Rodney Lee Baucum
Jul 19, 2024
On July 19, 2024, the world lost a beacon of kindness and generosity with the passing of Rodney Lee Baucum at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1966, in Madisonville, KY to the late James Willis and Rachel Bruce Baucum. Rodney's impact on his community through his volunteer work for local charities and his dedication to the YMCA...
Tammy Lynn Barber
Jul 15, 2024
Tammy Lynn Barber, age 56, of Drakesboro, KY passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Owensboro Regional Health in Owensboro, KY. Tammy was born on June 8, 1968 in Dawson Springs, Kentucky to the late Stan Methard and Donna Brown Agent. She was a 1986 graduate of Dawson Springs High School and worked for many years in medical billing...
