Michael Warren Staley, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.
He was born on January 25, 1951, in McCracken County, KY, to the late Kenneth Staley and Opal Hester Cartwright. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Kristy Ivey; and his son, Michael Shawn.
Michael worked as a coal miner and truck driver.
He was married for 27 years to the love of his life, Martha Koon Staley. During his free time, he could be found watching sports, preferably NASCAR and Indiana Fever Basketball.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Koon Staley of Madisonville, KY; his daughter, Stephanie (Jarret) Satterfield of Nortonville, KY; his sons, Michael Staley Jr. and Anthony Staley, both of Albuquerque, NM; his stepson, Eric (Andrea) Sailing of Nortonville, and Jason (Jessica) Sailing of Alabama; his stepdaughter, Mary Williams; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and his loving dog, Izzy.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 13, 2026, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home – Madisonville Chapel with Bro. Len Young officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.
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