Wanda Welch, 82, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away

Longtime resident and homemaker remembered by family and community

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:05am

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Wanda Welch, an 82-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Christian Health Center in Hopkinsville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at St. John Methodist Church, where Welch was a longtime member.

Why it matters

Welch's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and homemaker in Hopkinsville, a small city in western Kentucky. Her life and legacy will be honored by family, friends, and her church community.

The details

Welch was born in Logan County, Kentucky in 1943 to Ferrell and Geneva Phillips. She was a homemaker and member of St. John Methodist Church. Welch was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Welch, and her son, Barry Welch. She is survived by her two daughters, Jan Welch Newsome and Kim Welch (Jeff McKinley), as well as her brother, William Randall Phillips, and sister, Patricia Louise Dodd.

  • Wanda Welch passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The players

Wanda Welch

An 82-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky who passed away on March 19, 2026. She was a homemaker and longtime member of St. John Methodist Church.

James Earl Welch

Wanda Welch's late husband.

Barry Welch

Wanda Welch's late son.

Jan Welch Newsome

One of Wanda Welch's daughters.

Kim Welch (Jeff McKinley)

One of Wanda Welch's daughters.

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The takeaway

Wanda Welch's passing marks the loss of a beloved community member in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Her life as a homemaker and active member of St. John Methodist Church will be remembered fondly by her family, friends, and neighbors.