Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton & Maddux Funeral Homes

09/05/2025

Arnold Ray Brunson, age 85, of Dawson Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, of natural causes. The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Arnold was born in St. Charles, KY, on July 13, 1940, the son of the late Katherine Nixon. He was the owner of “Brunson Leather” which provided motorcycle saddle bags to Harley Davidson shops across America.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Reynolds, Shirley Wilson and Gladys Dunning.

Survivors include his son, Jon Brunson; his daughter, Tiffany Brunson Jackson (James) of Hopkinsville; his grandchildren, Brittiny Sanders Shelby, James Sanders, Brooke Jackson Wood, Cheli Jackson Matlock, and Nicholas Jackson; fifteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

08/30/2025

Ben Robin Ray, age 85, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home of natural causes. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Ridgetop Cemetery with Pastor Clayton Miller officiating and burial to follow. Visitation will be at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home that morning from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mr. Ray was born in San Antonio, TX, on May 1, 1940, the son of the late Ben and Hazel Taylor Ray. He retired from being a Real Estate Broker of Robin Ray Realty. He was a member of Mt. Zoar Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Brenda Ray of Hopkinsville; his son, Brent Robin Ray of Hopkinsville; his three brothers, William Tucker Ray of Hopkinsville, Mark Ray of Orange Park, FL, Shan Ray of Hopkinsville; his two sisters, Kay Putty of Crofton, KY, and Maia Lea Ray of Hopkinsville.

08/29/2025

Great being able to help explain the benefits of pre-arranging. Fill free to give us a call if you would like to know more. Thanks to Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville for giving us the opportunity to present to the club!

Kiwanis heard from Joanna Foster with Maddux Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home at our weekly meeting.

Joanna Foster is a pre-need counselor that sits down with families to make arrangements ahead of time and ease the burden for loved ones at the time of their passing.

Providing this Peace of Mind Seminar on funeral pre-planning is something that we all needed to hear and consider.

Why haven’t you joined Kiwanis, yet? Join us as a guest at our weekly Thursday meetings at The War Memorial Building at 12:00 pm. Message our page for more info.

08/25/2025

Phyllis Ann Shields, age 82, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Trigg County Hospital, of natural causes. Funeral Services will be on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Home at 12:00 PM with burial to follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Shields was born on March 16, 1943, in Hopkinsville, the daughter of the late Clyde Francis and Blanche Roberts Wallace. Ann Retired from Hopkinsville Water Company and she was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Shields her son, Kelly Minton; her brother, Clyde Wallace, Jr; and her grandson, Kevin Phillip Minton.

Survivors include her sons, Brad Minton (Linda) of Hopkinsville, KY, Phillip Minton (Shiela) of Hopkinsville formally of Argyle, TX, Chuck Minton (Ashley) of Hopkinsville, KY; her brothers, Bruce Wallace (Viva) of Nashville, and Rusty Wallace (Elizabeth) of Clarksville; her sisters, Claudette McLoed (Bill) of Virginia and Fran Scheli (John) of Hopkinsville; her grandchildren, Heather Fitzsimmons (Brian), Phillp Minton, Chandler Minton(Mallory) and Heather Jurgenson(Jesse); her great-grandchildren, Hayden Fitzsimmons, Ethan Fitzsimmons, Gemma Minton, Ryder Minton, Jaxson Jurgenson, and Jameson Jurgenson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Gideon International at P.O. Box 982 Hopkinsville, KY, or Samaritan Purse (Christmas Boxes) in care of Edgewood Baptist Church at 2300 Cadiz Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

08/11/2025

Becky Tribble Covey, 76, of Midlothian, VA passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her sister’s home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Lakeview Baptist Church, 2755 Vaughns Grove Fairview Road Pembroke, KY 42266, with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Lakeview Baptist Church. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Covey was born on February 28, 1949, in Elizabethton, TN, the daughter of the late Luther Stanley and Mary Frances Pace Tribble. Becky graduated from Christian County High School in 1966, where she was the Valedictorian. After graduation, she went on to attend Austin Peay State University, and she continued her education at the College of William & Mary, where she received her bachelor’s degree and then on to receive her MBA. Becky was a Financial Analyst for the Virgina State Legislature. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Craig Glen Covey in 2016; her son, Travis Alexander Covey in 2010 and her brother, Luther Stanley (Bun) Tribble, Jr in 1993.

She is survived by her brother, Steve (Shelley) Tribble of Hopkinsville; and her sister, Mary Lynn (Steve) Worsham of Hopkinsville; her nephew, Kyle (Alecia) Underwood; her nieces, Leigh (John) Durden, Allison (Jeff) Glodoski, Linsey Trask and Stephanie (Rob) Wick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her memory to Pennyroyal Hospice, 220 Burley Ave, Hopkinsville, KY 42240., Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Virginia Chapter, 7202 Glen Forest Dr., #102, Richmond, VA 23226.

The service will be live streamed on Lakeview Baptist Church Pembroke KY page.

08/04/2025

Christine Marie Lane, age 57, of Cadiz, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of natural causes. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home with burial to follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home that morning from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at 1:00 PM. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Christine was born in Weymouth, MA, on July 4, 1968, the daughter of the late Jesse “Tinker” Dossett, Sr. and Helen “Juanita” Gotel Dossett. She worked as a RN for Cumberland Hall and was of the Christian Faith. Christine was an avid lover of the outdoors. She loved being in nature, fishing, being on the water, and watching birds and butterflies. She served others with compassion for over 30 years through her career as a nurse. She was known for her kindness and gentle nature and left a lasting impression on everyone she came across.

Survivors include her daughters, Carlie Lane Turner and her husband Thomas of Hopkinsville, Destiny Lane of Hopkinsville; her brother, Jesse Dossett Jr. of Hopkinsville; and her granddaughter, Tahani Tandy.

08/04/2025

Flora Ellen Elmore Freeland, age 94, of Hopkinsville, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of natural causes. Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM until the service time at 11:00 AM. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Freeland was born in Fayetteville, TN, on August 10, 1930, the daughter of the late Albert Hargis Elmore and Amy Meeks Elmore. She and her late husband owned several radio stations throughout Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and then obtained a double master’s degree in business and the other in Speech and Communication. She was a professor at Hopkinsville Community College, and CPA for the Oak Grove City Council. She served as chair of the Hopkinsville Community College Reaccreditation Committee by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Ellen served on the Board at Hopkinsville Public Library; she was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was a part of the Women’s Bible Study and was a proud member of the Quilting Club of Hopkinsville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Rudolph Freeland in December of 2018, her son, Stephen Allen Freeland, and her sisters, Sue Higgins and Lois Chaplin.

Survivors include her sons, Michael R. Freeland, Jr. of Spearfish, SD, Douglas Lee Freeland (Debbie) of Jackson, TN, David Elmore Freeland (Donna) of Whitehouse, TN; her daughters, Patricia Sharon Freeland Poe (Patrick) of Vonore, TN, Cynthia Grey Symington of NC; her brother, Tim Elmore of SC; her sisters, Billie Rowell of TX, Linda Childres of NC; her brother-in-law, Jim Freeland of KY; her treasured daughter-of-the-soul, Sheila Barnes of Hopkinsville; her ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

07/29/2025

Raymond R. Bush, age 94, of Cadiz, KY, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of natural causes. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, August 1, 2025, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home and burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.
Mr. Bush was born in Cadiz, KY on July 18, 1931, the son of the late Whitney L. and Maggie Tresch Bush. Raymond was a school bus driver for over 14 years for Christian County School System; he also worked in maintenance for Ft. Campbell and Christopher Trailer Park. Raymond was a member of Wallonia Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myria Wallace Adams Bush; his son, Dale Bush, his son-n-law, Dave Powers; his brothers, Chester, Lynn and Gary Bush; his sisters, Lorene Mason, Evelyn Mason, Bessie Taylor, and Elsie Littlefield.
Survivors include his daughter, Rachel Powers of Crofton; his brother Joe (Joyce) Bush of Cerulean; his sister, Donna Bush of Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Chris (Chantale) Bush, Amanda Bush (Waylon) Cowan, Josh (Sheena) Adams, Ashley Adams (Justin) Reynolds, and Austin (Alexandra) Calhoun; and nine great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Gideons International at P.O. Box 982 Hopkinsville, KY 42240 or the American Heart Association.

07/28/2025

Candace Burke Agate, 51, of Pembroke passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home of natural causes. The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life to be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the funeral home. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Agate was born on March 22, 1974, in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of the late Nancy Carol Scillian King. Candace was an RN and Case Manager for Arch Care.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, David Agate of Pembroke; her sons, Gavin Stevenson of Hopkinsville, and Jackson Agate of Pembroke; her daughters, Cady Hinton (Jacob) of Hopkinsville, Cassidy Coleman (Kendall) of Hopkinsville, Kenady Stevenson of Hopkinsville, and Ava Agate of Pembroke; her brother, Steven Futrell of Hopkinsville; and six grandchildren.

07/28/2025

Carol Burkhead, age 78, of Hopkinsville, met her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Hayes officiating and burial to follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the service hour at 2:00 PM. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Burkhead was born in Hopkinsville, Ky, on July 3, 1947, to the late Rupert Rollins Francis and Henry Mae Armstrong Francis. She was a homemaker and faithful church member of 66 years to New Barren Springs Baptist Church. She recently attended First Baptist Church Hopkinsville, where she enjoyed her Sunday School Class. As a teen, Carol belonged to a gospel trio including her sister and cousin, Shirley Scott Farmer. They sang at church gatherings, homecomings, and funeral services. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles David “C.D.” Burkhead and her sister, Donna Krahn.

Mrs. Burkhead lived a life of quiet strength, content with simple things – the comfort of home, a kind word, and peace in the presence of God. She was devoted to her family, her church, and was a caregiver to many. She gave to others without hesitation and had a servant’s heart. Carol remained resilient through life’s storms – she stood steady – a pillar of grace and unwavering faith. She had an agreeable nature, a gentle heart, and radiated calmness and compassion. Her legacy is not just in the memories we cherish, but in the love she showed to others, the faith that remained through trials, and the many lives she touched. Her greatest accomplishment was loving those who knew her as “Mama”, “Aunt Tatty”, “Granny”, and “GiGi”.

Survivors include her son, Brian Keith Burkhead and wife Lisa of Hopkinsville; her daughter Leigh Ann Stewart and husband Mike of Hopkinsville; four grandchildren, Tyler Petty, Ellery Wallace, Alivia Stewart, and Audrey Stewart. She had two great grandchildren, Tilly Petty and Tate Huskisson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Gideons International, WNKJ Radio, or CCBA at 905 North Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240 for(Impact Ministries).

07/22/2025

Shirley A. Whitaker Chidsey, age 88, of Hopkinsville passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville of natural causes. Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Riverside Cemetery with burial to follow. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Chidsey was born in Hopkinsville, KY, on July 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Herman and Eula Hayes Whitaker. Shirley retired as a seamstress from Elk Brand and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garfield Chidsey; her brother, Charles David Whitaker; and her sisters, Joyce Robertson, Betty Jean Mayes, and Mary Jane Gee.

Survivors include her daughter, Valerie Chidsey Wilson of Hopkinsville; her grandson, Lance (Christy Jo) Langley of South Carolina; her great grandson, Landrey Langley; her sister, Kay Dunn of Hopkinsville; and her significant other of 55 years, William Oliver of Trenton, KY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

07/21/2025

Carolyn Harris, age 67, of Hopkinsville passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, Princeton Nursing Home of natural causes. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family to handle the arrangements.

Mrs. Harris was born in Hopkinsville, KY, on November 16, 1957, the daughter of the late Matthew Clay and Mary Glaskow Cook. Carolyn was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harris, Jr.; her son, Robert “Bubba” Harris, III; her daughters, Glaura Racca, and Rachel Harris; her brothers, Danny, Tony and Joe; her sisters, Berta, Bertha and Marie.

Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Boyd (Wayne) of Hopkinsville, KY, Laura Boyd (Lee) of Hopkinsville, KY, Mary Racca of Hopkinsville, KY, Rebecca Harris of Hopkinsville, KY; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.