Barbara J. Cates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara J. Cates of Madisonville, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara J. Cates to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Barbara shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Barbara farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kathleen Melton Dunbar and Ivan "Bud" Dunbar; her husband Thomas "Tommy" H. Cates; and her brothers, David Dunbar and Ronnie Dunbar.
She is survived by: her son Terry Cates (Shelley) of Madisonville. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
