Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home | Funeral & Cremation Services for Hopkinsville, KY - Pembroke, KY

Who We Are

Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. We are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.

When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

Our History

Hopkinsville's Fuqua connection dates to 1925 when the firm of Criss, Wood and Fuqua Funeral Directors was organized. Criss had been in the funeral business as Waller and Harton Funeral Directors. Wood came to Hopkinsville from Princeton to work for Denny and Keach Funeral Home. Terry Fuqua owned and operated a furniture store and funeral business in Cadiz.

The firm later became Wood Fuqua Funeral Home and later became Wood, Fuqua and Davis when Auti Davis entered the partnership. Fuqua's son, Herman, came from Cadiz to join the business in 1942. When Wood and Davis retired, the business became Fuqua Funeral Home and the Forbes home was purchased.

Herman Fuqua's wife, Carolyn, operated the business alone, after the death of her husband in 1955, until 1961 when Nelson Bennett and Lawrence Hinton entered the firm. Bennett left two years later and, in 1975 when the Londons became the owners.

R.G. Ramsey and his wife, the former Mabel Maddux, operated Ramsey Funeral Home until Ramsey's death in 1961.

Tommy Maddux and his wife, Carolyn moved to the funeral home and became owners.

In 1986, Henninger Funeral Home of Hopkinsville was purchased by Maddux and the firm moved to the Country Club Lane location which was the former home of the Mormon church.

Our Valued Staff

Mr. Andy Shemwell, Managing Partner

Andy Shemwell is a 1995 graduate of Todd County Central High School and a 2000 graduate of John A. Gupton Mortuary College in Nashville, Tn. He and his wife, Jenny, who works at Tom's Pharmacy, married in 2000 and moved to Hopkinsville in October of 2007. Andy has served Latham Funeral Home in Elkton since 1998 and Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Homes in Hopkinsville and Pembroke since 2005. He is the son of Jimmy and Sharon Shemwell of Elkton.
Shemwell is an active member of the Hopkinsville Rotary Club, Christian County Sheriff’s Posse and the Hopkinsville Community College Foundation Board and has dedicated his life and career to serving others whether before, during or after the passing of a loved one.
Mr. Randy Graham, Funeral Director and Embalmer

Randy is a Hopkinsville Native, and a graduate of Hopkinsville High School and John A. Gupton College in Nashville. Randy and his wife Susan were married in 1986 and have one son, James. He has worked in a funeral home since 1997.
Randy is an active member of the emergency services sector of Christian County. He has been on the Christian County Rescue Team since 1989. He is also the Christian County Emergency Management Director. His dedication to the citizens of Hopkinsville and Christian County is apparent through his volunteer work and his decision to enter the funeral services industry where he serves families with extreme compassion and empathy.
Mrs. Jennifer Hansley, Funeral Director and Administrative Assistant

Jennifer is a 1995 graduate of Christian County High School. She and her husband Chris have two sons, Cody and Corey and attend Little River Baptist Church. Jennifer has always enjoyed helping others and has been with Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton since 2004. She takes pride in being able to provide compassionate service to families. She provides a level of personalization to the funeral services at Maddux-Fuqua- Hinton that is unparalleled in Hopkinsville and Christian County.
Mr. Gerald Burke, Pre-Planning Associate

Pre-Planning is a vital and convenient service being offered today by Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home and Gerald burke, is the certified pre-planning associate. Gerald is a graduate of Hopkinsville Community College, and an Air Force Vietnam veteran. He and his wife Cindy are directors of senior ministry at Concord Baptist Church. Gerald has served as pre-planning associate with Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton since 1996.
Mrs. Kathy Carpenter, Ambassador

Kathy’s the proprietor of Kathy’s Beauty Shop and Kathy’s real estate in Pembroke, and has been active in community fundraising. Kathy is featured in the 96-97 “Who’s who in executive and Professional National Directory”, Kathy is one of several ambassadors at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton who are prepared to serve families before, during and after the passing of a loving one.
Mr. Lawrence Posey, Ambassadors

Mr. Posey and his wife Geraldine are true Hopkinsvillians. Having lived here for the past 70 years while raising their daughter Glenda Sue. Mr. Posey is a WWII Veteran. Returning home to work for Kroger, ultimately opening his own store in 1959. Then joining Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton in 1994. He has enjoyed serving families ever since.
Mr. Billy Taylor, Ambassador

A 1947 graduate of Trenton High School, Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Ambassador Billy Taylor married his wife Patsy in 1952. In 1957 the couple moved to Hopkinsville and welcomed their son, Michael. Billy and Patsy worked for 30 years at R.C. Mckinney, Inc. and First City and Area Banks, respectively. Taylor has proudly been providing compassionate service to the families at Maddux-Fuqua Hinton since 1993.
Mr. Charles Conkle, Ambassador

Charles Conkle, met and married Lida Dodson while stationed in Fort Campbell in 1962. After 31 years of service, Conkle retired from BB&T in Pembroke where he also volunteered for the Pembroke Rural Fire Department, serving as treasurer for over 30 years. He is also a member of the Ruritan Club, PRIDE Committee of Pembroke and the Pembroke United Methodist Church. Charles and Lida raised two children and are currently enjoying their first grandchild, Christopher. Charles began serving as an ambassador for Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton in December, 2007.
Mr. Wendell Chapman, Ambassador

Wendell Chapman was born the second of three children in Monmouth, Il. After graduating from high school, he embarked upon a military career that spanned over two decades while serving in medical units in Okinawa, Korea and Alaska. Chapman married his wife Dixie in Fort Riley, Kansas in 1950, raising five children and now boasting twelve grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. After retiring as 1st Sergeant of a Fort Campbell medical company, Chapman served as Hospital Administrator at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, then at Wilson Foods Corporation and finally serving as the Executive Director of and Illinois County Housing Authority before returning to Pembroke, Kentucky upon his retirement in 2004 and becoming an Ambassador at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cindy Stagner, Ambassador

Cindy is a graduate of Christian County High School and is married to Lucas Stagner. She has two children, Jacob and Kimberly Hyde. She has worded for 16 years at the Christian County Attorney’s Office and Foster, Soyars & Associates. She is also a member of the Christian County Rescue Team where she serves as Secretary. Stop by and meet Cindy and all the staff that are here to help you at anytime.