Maurice Cartwright

Maurice Terrell Cartwright, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.
He was born on August 29, 1952, in Madisonville to the late Homer Cartwright and Violet Craft Peter. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Cullen.
Maurice was the owner of Western Kentucky Boilers, where he worked as a boilermaker. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Madisonville. In 2009, he was the state president of the Elks Lodge. When he had free time, you could find him out in nature, either hunting, fishing or bird watching. He was also an avid racer, whether it be drag racing, go carts, or NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rita Cartwright of Madisonville; his stepson, Troy (Nichole) Johnson; the son he never had, J.B. Wagoner; his sister, Jennifer Hughes of Florida; his brother, Ben Peter of Louisville, KY; two grandchildren, Erica Brooke Johnson and Madisyn Leah Johnson; two great grandchildren, Elena Reese Parker and Talulah Jean Clark; one niece; and four nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elks National Foundation.