Barnett Strother Funeral Home

18/07/2025

LaMar Nickelson, age 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on May 4, 1948, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Clay and Sarah Nickelson.
LaMar is survived by his loving wife, Marty Nickelson of Bradenton, FL; two daughters, Jennifer Campbell (Chris) of Madisonville, KY, and Jannette Luttrell (Chris) of Somerset, KY; and four grandchildren: Whitney Campbell of Louisville, KY, Allison Weddle (Jared) of Hodgenville, KY, Emily Luttrell (Josh Gangluff) of St. Vincent, AR, and Nate Luttrell of Somerset, KY. He was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Logan and Parker Weddle.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Nickelson; his sister, Jean Nickelson; and his granddaughter, Sarah Luttrell.
A graduate of Madisonville High School, Class of 1968, LaMar went on to co-found Nick’s Termite and Pest Control in 1973 alongside his father, Clay, and brother, Ron. He dedicated many years to the business before retiring in 2001. LaMar was also actively involved in the Masonic Lodge and the Lions Club, contributing to his community with enthusiasm and heart.
Known for his adventurous spirit, LaMar loved boating and exploring in his motor home. In 2020, he and Marty settled in Bradenton, FL, where he continued enjoying his favorite pastimes—watching NASCAR and cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers with his friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. central time – 3:00 P.M. eastern time.

LaMar passed away on July 15th, 2025

18/07/2025

Grady Thomas “Tommy” Weaver, Jr., 82, of Hanson, KY passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on September 11, 1942, to the late Grady Thomas Weaver and Pearl Brown Weaver. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Brian Weaver and Brad Ryan Weaver.
Tommy was a US Army veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam while getting several medals, including three Bronze Stars and Air Medal. Tommy loved coaching youth sports, especially baseball, having coached over 25 years at the YAA and Hanson, also coaching basketball for a few years. He loved watching his grandkids and great grandkids play sports, keeping number 16 going. Tommy worked 39 years in the surface mines, including Peabody, Sinclair, Charlaois Coal, Cardinal River, Phoenix, and Oxford.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Jones Weaver; grandchildren, Blayde Weaver and his children, Brayden, Hadley, and Paisley Weaver, Kaitlynn (Jordan) Baker and their daughter, Rylee Baker, Jayce Weaver, Dalton Weaver, and Corey Curtis.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 21, 2025, at Covenant Community Church in Madisonville with Dr. Michael Knight officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the service time Monday at the church.
Pallbearers will be Blayde Weaver, Brayden Weaver, Jayce Weaver, Dalton Weaver, Chuck Pennington, and Chris Mattingly.

Tommy was born on September 11th, 1947 and passed away on July 17th, 2025 at the age of 77

15/07/2025

Connie Jean Carter, 65, of Madisonville, KY passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville, KY.
She was born on January 9, 1960, in Chicago, IL to the late James Courtland Carter, and Margaret Helen Gibson Carter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Ronald Carter, Glen Allen Carter, Jerry Thomas Carter, and Larry Wayne Carter, sisters; Ruby Nell Lindsey, Lena Jane Lindsey, Joann Lindsey, and Mary Helen Carter; and two grandsons, Dylan Wayne Pentecost and Ismael Gene Alvarado.
Ms. Carter is survived by two daughters, Michelle Lee Hernandez-Manning of Madisonville, and Brenda Sue (Humberto Alvarado Jarquin) of Nortonville, KY; a brother, Bobby Ray Carter of Madisonville; grandchildren, Helen Nichole Pentecost, Tyler Jay Mathis, Antonio Wayne Ayala, Gary Allen Coble III, Maria Leeann Alvarado, and Juan Alberto Earl Alvarado; great grandchildren, Alexzander Orellana, Rafael Orellana, Bentley Mathis, and Dallas Blythe; several nieces and nephews, including her special niece, Vickie Lynn (Troy) Hurt of Hermitage, TN; and great grandson on the way, Colsen Wayne Eugene Ayala.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home Madisonville Chapel with Bro. Butch McKnight and Bro. Steve Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Madisonville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday and after 11:00 A.M. Saturday until the service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Jay Mathis, Gary Allen Coble III, Antonio Wayne Ayala, Juan Alvarado, Gary Coble Jr., Humberto Alvarado, Judas Dukes, and Arturo Orellana. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Lindsey and Michael Carter.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in her name to Barnett-Strother Funeral Home, 2285 N. Main Street Madisonville KY 42431.

Connie passed away on July 15th, 2025

11/07/2025

Jerry Allen Hughes, 62, of Hanson, KY passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025, in Todd County, KY.
He was born on March 24, 1963, in Madisonville, KY to the late Jerimiah Thomas Hughes. He is also preceded in death by stepdad, Jack Harrah.
Jerry loved hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, sports, was a sports enthusiast and a huge UK basketball fan.
He is survived by his mother, Judy Hammonds Harrah of Hanson; one daughter, Feonia Haynes of Hanson; two brothers, Danny Wayne Hughes, and Jack (Shelly) Willyard of Greenbrier, TN.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday July 12, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Chris Cummings officiating. Burial will follow at Hanson Cemetery
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday July 11, 2025, and from 9:00 A.M. until the service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Jerry was born on March 24th, 1963 and passed away on July 6th, 2025 at the age of 62

25/06/2025

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25/06/2025

Jane Stalions, 95, passed away peacefully at Celebration Villa of Newburgh on June 24th, 2025.
She was born on June 17th, 1930 in Evansville, IN to the late Susie Thomson and Burt Letzinger. Jane grew up in Providence, KY where her family ran Montgomery & Son Funeral Home. After she married her childhood sweetheart, Howard, they moved to Evansville.
She began her career in Real Estate after raising her two sons, retiring from Emge Realty as the Vice President of Corporate Relocation.
Jane was a previous member of Calvary Baptist Church and a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Stalions, in 2016 and by her son, Stuart M. Stalions, in December of 2024.
She is survived by her son, Stephen E. (Carol), her grandson whom she adored, Logan Stalions, and her cousin, Judy Green.
Funeral service for family and close friends will be held on Friday, June 27th at 2:00 P.M. at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home- Providence Chapel with Dr. Robert Fulkerson officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:30 P.M. until service time at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the caregivers at Celebration Villa, Deaconess Home Health and The Protestant Home for their loving care given to Jane in her latter years.

Jane was born on June 17th, 1930 and passed away on June 24th, 2025 at the age of 95

02/06/2025

Eddie Ford, 81, of Henderson, KY, formerly of Madisonville, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN.
He was born December 4, 1943, in Evansville to the late Edward Ford and Helen Cates Ford. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ford Kjell Stuen.
Eddie was a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson and a past member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville. He was a godly man with a fierce love for family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed many things, such as basketball, banana split blizzards, lake days, cracking jokes, and his nicknames he gave to everyone. He never missed anything for his family growing up and always flagged down his grandkids to sit on his lap and brag about them. Eddie opened Eddie Ford Sports Store, operated the Wheels of Fun Skating Rink; and also worked as Director at the Kentucky Transportation Department.
Eddie had a strong love for basketball. He started playing at a young age and eventually played at Murray State University. After his playing career, he went into coaching at the high school level throughout Kentucky, including Cuba High School and Webster County High School. He started the first AAU program in Kentucky, the Hoopstars basketball camp, and eventually the Hoopfest Basketball Tournament at the Louisville Fairgrounds, the largest tournament of its kind. He also coached and directed the Kentucky Junior All Stars for numerous years – traveling with them all over Europe to play.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Pat Ford of Henderson; daughter, Leslie (Tore) Stuen of Henderson; son, Travis (Heather) Ford of St. Louis, MO; brother, David Warren (Jerrie) Ford of Atlanta; grandchildren, Brooks Cambron Ford, Kyleigh Miles Ford, Shane Edward Ford, and Torunn Lee (Clint) Johnson; granddaughter-in-law, Courtney Stuen and great grandchildren, Stuen Lee Johnson, Chapel Kjell Johnson, Penn Ford Stuen, and Haven James Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with Joey Davenport officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday and from 9:00 A.M. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 307 Center Street, Henderson KY 42420 or the Ford Stuen Family Trust at 76 S Green St, Henderson KY 42420 or https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6VCP566JR26RA.

Eddie was born on December 4th, 1943 and passed away on May 31st, 2025 at the age of 81

01/06/2025

Shelby White, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree, KY.
She was born July 29, 1940, in Rabbit Ridge, KY to the late Garland Wyatt and Masel Brinkley Wyatt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard White.
Shelby had worked as a nurse for over 20 years before she moved into insurance sales. She had a love for the country, especially their land in Rabbit Ridge. Shelby’s home was the place of many family get togethers, many of which would turn into family concerts up on the hill. Her home helped provide these get togethers for many generations and gave her children the best childhood they could have.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Michael) Ramos of Earlington, KY; Tracy Triplett of Earlington; sons, Butch White of Earlington, KY and Shane (Serina) White of Madisonville; grandchildren, Brandy, Tara, Erica, Shania, Jonathan, Tyler, Hannah, Jaclyn, Mariah, Trey, Troy, Faith, and Corey; along with numerous great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Willie Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Homesite Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M until the service time Tuesday at the funeral home in Madisonville.
Pallbearers will be Shane White, Butch White, Jonathan White, Tyler White, Troy Triplett, Trey Triplett, and Corey Jones.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at the Palmer Place at 500 US 41A, Providence KY 42450 or the Hopkins County Humane Society PO Box 1345, Madisonville, KY 42431.

Shelby was born on July 29th, 1940 and passed away on May 29th, 2025 at the age of 84

25/05/2025

Doug was born on July 28th, 1948 and passed away on May 24th, 2025 at the age of 76

15/04/2025

Deborah Stone, 64, of Henderson, KY, formerly of Providence, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson.

She was born on October 19, 1960 in Madisonville, KY to the late Curtis Head and Joann Jackson Simms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Dale Stone, Jr.

Deborah was currently attending Haven Pentecostal Church in Henderson and was a member of Pentecostal Prayer Chapel in Providence. She enjoyed spending her time watching NCIS and listening to gospel music. She loved fishing and traveling to places like Gatlinburg and Knoxville.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Stone; son, Brian Curtis (Michelle) Stone; brothers, Joseph Ray Head, David Wayne (Dorothy) Head, and Robert Anthony (Sherry) Simms; grandsons, Michael Fields and Matthew Long; brother-in-law, Robert Allen (Karen) Stone; and sister-in-law, Brenda (William) McMican.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home Providence Chapel with Bro. Robert Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Green Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Fields, Matthew Long, Ethan Miley, Robert Tosh, Thomas Stone, and Ryder Stone. Honorary pallbearer will be Daniel Key.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation at 3540 Crain Highway Ste 675, Bowie, MD 20716.

Deborah passed away on April 14th, 2025

07/04/2025

Dorothy “Dot” England, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Saturday April 5, 2025 at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville.
She was born February 11, 1940 in Adair County, KY to the late William Elzie Brockman and Arva Rice Brockman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe M. England; siblings, Bernice Mudd, Chester “Buddy” Brockman, and Marilyn Brockman; and son-in-law, Kenneth Koster.
Dot made her living as a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for about 60 years. While she was at the church, she started the Acts of Kindness ministry to help provide bereavement meals. Following her passion for helping people, she spent time volunteering and visiting many nursing homes and senior citizen centers in the community, including serving with Meals on Wheels. She spent her free time playing bridge and loved when her grandchildren would visit. She had a love for babies and the elderly.
She is survived by her daughters, Beverly England Anderson of Madisonville and Kimberly England Koster of Brentwood, TN; son, Brad (Leigh) England of Madisonville; sister, Carolyn Moore of Georgetown, KY; brother, Colby Brockman of Georgetown; and six grandchildren, Ben and Brian Anderson, Emily and Bradley Koster; and Kelly Jo and Clay England.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday April 9, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Madisonville with Rev. Loletuth Kalz officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time Wednesday at the church.
Pallbearers will be Ben Anderson, Brian Anderson, Bradley Koster, and Clay England.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, The Hopkins County Humane Society, or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at give.bcrf.org.

Dorothy passed away on April 5th, 2025

02/04/2025

Thomas Wayne Edwards, 81, of Madisonville, KY passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Madisonville Heath and Rehab.
He was born December 26, 1943, in Cartersville, GA to the late Erastus M. Edwards and Jewell Chambers Edwards.
Wayne graduated from Belmont with a degree in music, along with graduating from Southwestern Seminary in Texas and Murray State University. He served in churches in Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, and Tennessee before coming to Madisonville where he was a minister of music at First Christian Church for 30 years. Wayne was ordained at First Christian church in 1995. He was also the Director of Speech Therapy at Trover Clinic for 20 years. Wayne was instrumental in establishing the community garden at First Christian Church. Wayne volunteered his time being a chaplain at the Mahr Cancer Center. He also served on the boards of United Way and Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed playing golf, watching UK basketball, Georgia football and woodworking. He also enjoyed fly fishing. His “claim to fame” was he was did the destination wedding on the Today Show in 2004, which took place in the island of Anguilla in the West Indies.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Donna Ramsey Edwards; son, Christopher (Jana) Edwards of Murray, KY; bonus daughter, Carolyn (Mark) Neal of Lockport, LA; grandsons, Ethan and Aiden Edwards; granddaughters, Zoe and Mia Neal; sister, Carolyn Harrigan; along with several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday April 6, 2025, at First Christian Church with Rev. Kara Foster officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at The Prayer Garden at First Christian Church.
Visitation will be from 1:30 P.M. until service time Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Program at First Christian Church or the Habitat for Humanity.
The family would like to extend their thanks to all the staff and nurses at Madisonville Health and Rehab in C-Hall, Steve and Dottie Short, Roger and Debbie Butler, Reid and Teresa Davis, Kara Foster, Zach Hardy and Dr. Bill Thomas for all the love and care they have received from them.

Thomas was born on December 26th, 1943 and passed away on April 1st, 2025 at the age of 81