The Obituary Section

Tammy Dukes

, Kentucky

September 3, 1978

Tammy Lynn Dukes 47 of Dawson Springs passed away Thursday August 6 2026 at University of Louisville Hospital. Born September 4 1978 to the late Jimmy and Kathleen Austin Abbott Sr. Tammy enjoyed being outdoors and soaking up the simple pleasures in life. Time with her family especially her grandchildren made her heart full. Tammy will be greatly missed by her family. Survived by her husband of 26 years John Dukes 3 children Devin Dukes of Dawson Springs Macey Dukes of Louisville and Mariah Dukes of Dawson Springs 2 grandchildren Camden Lane Dukes and Myles Alexander Dukes and 3 brothers Jimmy Abbott Jr. of Dawson Springs Harry T. Carole Hudson of Cadiz and Barry Hudson of Hopkinsville. Service will be held Thursday at 100pm at Bandy Funeral Home in Nortonville with Bro. Raymond Farmer officiating. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in St. Charles. Visitation will be held from 1100am…

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Patricia Perry

, Kentucky

Patricia Dawn Perry 61 of Nortonville passed away Thursday August 13 2026 at her home. Born June 17 1965 to the late William Dudley and Mary Skimahorn Broaddus of Providence. Patty worked in law enforcement and corrections as a lieutenant for the Hopkins County Webster County and Henderson County jails. She loved traveling as long as an airplane was not involved she always enjoyed a trip to the mountains. Patty loved her family and loved spending her time with each of them. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by 3 sisters Ida Broaddus Reda Simms and Diane Broaddus. Survived by her husband Christopher Todd Perry 4 children William Colby Rozealin Frasier of Nortonville Brittany Perry of Clarksville Hunter Cheyenne Cullen of Madisonville and Billy Reed Neal of Earlington 3 stepchildren Libby Perry of Princeton Erica Hallum of Georgetown and Nathan Perry of Madisonville 7 grandchildren Shawn…

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Larry Benton

, Kentucky

Larry Veon Benton 58 of Madisonville passed away Friday August 7 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess with his family at his side. Born December 30 1967 to the late Larry Dale Benton and the late Priscilla Camplin Benton Nichols. Larry was a hard working man always trying to help and care for his family he worked at Martin Rea in Hopkinsville for 20 years before his health forced him to retire. He enjoyed watching television and playing solitaire to pass the time. He was a big fan of all of the superhero movies and franchises. His dog Gizmo brought him much comfort and was a loyal companion. Larrys pride and joy was his family and time spent with them. Survived by his wife of 35 years Kimberly Gordon Benton 4 children Nicholas Tiffany Holmes of IN Whitney Gary Benton of Madisonville Maranda Derek Turner of Clay and D.J. Amber Benton…

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Cynthia Corbitt

, Kentucky

Cynthia is survived by her husband of fiftytwo years Mack Corbitt of White Plains KY her daughter Christina Sisk of White Plains KY two brothers Terry Anita Crick of Nortonville KY and Barry Crick of Mortons Gap KY three grandchildren Benjamin Leah Baxter Clayton Latasha Sisk and Owen Natalie Sisk four great grandchildren Weston Baxter Everleigh Sisk Easton Sisk and one on the way one niece and one nephew. Funeral services will be held on Monday August 10 2026 at 100PM at ReidWalters Funeral Home in Earlington KY with Bro. Benjamin Prevette officiating and burial to follow at Old Salem Church Cemetery in Mortons Gap KY. Visitation will be held on Monday August 10 2026 from 1000AM until service time at 100PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Baxter Clayton Sisk Owen Sisk Terry Crick Brandon Crick Sean Hendrix Ed Plunkett and Robert Crick. Honorary pallbearers will be…

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Kenneth "Kenny" Hayes

, Kentucky

Kenneth Kenny Douglas Hayes 86 of Madisonville KY passed away on August 132026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville KY. Kenny attended Hanson Holiness Church. He enjoyed playing guitar and playing guitar in church. He had worked at UC Milk Company and was coowner of the former Hayes IGA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Kendra Sherrell Hayes brothers John William Hayes Bro. Thomas Tommy Hayes Jimmy Ray Hayes and Wayne Hayes sisters Helen Sue Myers and Evelyn Perkins. Kenny is survived by his loving wife of sixtyfive years Dianne Anne Hayes of Madisonville KY one sister Jo Ann Ashby of Kuttawa KY and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 18 2026 at 100PM at ReidWalters Funeral Home in Earlington KY with Danny Perkins officiating and assisted by Bro. Farrell Shepherd and burial to follow at Oakwood…

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Donald Combs Sr.

, Kentucky

Donald Twidell Combs Sr. 77 of Evansville Indiana formerly of Madisonville passed away peacefully at 1014 p.m. on Sunday August 2 2026 at home under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice of Evansville with his family at his bedside. A native of Madisonville Kentucky he was born to the late William Santa Combs Sr. and Florence Louise Malone Combs on November 10 1948. He was a faithful and longtime member of Zion Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Madisonville where he served in many capacities including as a Music Organizer and Organist Sunday School Teacher Choir Member Custodian Maintenance Personnel Culinary Department member and Zion Temple Food Bank. Donald had worked 15 years for General Radiator in Mount Vernon Illinois in shipping and receiving. He graduated from Southern Illinois University as an Art Major where he taught Art for over 2 years. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran…

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Helen Hunt

, Kentucky

Helen Maxine Hunt 75 of Madisonville formerly of Earlington Kentucky passed away peacefully at 950 a.m. Thursday August 13 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville with her beloved family members by her bedside. A native of Earlington she was born to the late James Hunt and Mary Elizabeth Yates Hunt on August 23 1950. Helen was a member of Covenant Community Church in Madisonville where she participated in multiple activities in the church including the C3 Childrens Ministry and Dream Team "A Stitch in Time" sewing group and as a Faithdedicated member. She also was a member of the PACTUS Lions Club Quest team. Helen had served as a store manager with Hancock Fabric Store and as a Seamstress had worked many yearsat South Central Bell in Madisonville and graduated from Earlington High School. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her beloved children grandchildren and siblings all…

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