Dixon, KY Obituaries

Sep 23, 2022

James R. “Jim” Townsend 76, lifelong resident of Dixon, KY passed away at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, FL on Friday September 23, 2022. Jim was a member of the Dixon General Baptist Church in Dixon, KY. He was a graduate of the first graduating class at WCHS in 1964 and then graduated from Murray State University, then he returned...

Sep 13, 2022

Robert “Bobby” W. Johnson Jr. 62, of Dixon, KY passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022 at his home. He was an employee of S&S Salvage in Providence, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. Johnson Sr. and Ethel May Villines Johnson; and his brother Brian Johnson. He is survived by some niece and nephews. Private...

Sep 1, 2022

James Christopher Dailey 47, of Slaughters passed away Thursday September 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a wrestler from kindergarten till the 11th grade, then he started bull riding. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and his bloodhound Judd and his other pets. He was...

Aug 29, 2022

Tammy Jo Bridwell 62 of Dixon, KY passed away at home on Monday August 29. 2022. She was a member of the New Hope Pentecostal Church in Henderson, KY. Tammy loved her dog Mervin, she loved her church and loved spending time with her family. She was the daughter of the late Travis “Monk” and Mildred Bridwell. She was...

Aug 28, 2022

Jackie R. Wilson 86, of Henderson, KY passed away on Sunday August 28, 2022 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital. He was a laborer most of his life on different farms. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was the son of the late Noah and Mary Wilson. Survivors include his sister Linda Nichols of Sebree, KY; several nieces and nephews...

Aug 24, 2022

Ronnie C. Oakley, 78 of Dixon, KY passed away at his home on Wednesday August 24th, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1944 in Providence, KY to James C. and Zetta Hall Oakley. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Waggoner Church. He graduated in 1963 from Southern high School in Okolona, KY and attended Ventura College...

Aug 15, 2022

Glenda Jane “Memmie” Townsend, 70, passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY on Monday August 15, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Glenda was born November 27, 1951 to her mother Wesley Owen Blue Coomes and father Walter Thomas Coomes. Glenda grew up the youngest of 6 siblings on a beautiful...

Aug 10, 2022

Patricia Ann Villines, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Ridgewood Terrace Health- Rehab in Madisonville.

Born July 25, 1938, in Slaughters, KY to the late Aubrey and Aileen Presley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Barry Villines, her first husband Frank Davis Hill, her sister, Brenda Hunt,...

Aug 9, 2022

Cliff Shoulders 65, of Slaughters, KY passed away at home on Tuesday August 9th, 2022. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church in Dixon, KY. Cliff was a lifelong Farmer and Mechanic, he enjoyed his time when he worked at Diamond Equipment in Evansville, IN. He loved working on race cars, gardening and spending time with his...

Aug 3, 2022

Sharon K. Epley 68, of Poole, KY passed away on Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. She was a member of Shady Grove General Baptist Church in Poole, KY. She was retired from Webster County School System, where she was a custodian at Sebree Elementary School. She loved watching her grandchildren and loved going...

Jul 27, 2022

Lucy Baker 65, of Dixon, KY passed away at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, KY on Wednesday July 27th, 2022. She was a newspaper carrier for the Henderson Gleaner. She loved crocheting, sewing, and oil painting. She also loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her mother Eva Powell Fulcher. She is survived by her father Hershel...

Jul 25, 2022

Bobbie Jean Frederick 88, of Henderson, KY passed away on Monday July 25th, 2022 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. She was a member of Star Hope General Baptist Church in Webster Co. KY. She retired from Bellsouth as a Telephone Operator. She was the daughter of the late W.O. and Nannie Pauline McCoy. She was preceded in...

Jul 25, 2022

Mary F. “Kula” Duncan 85, passed away on Monday July 25th, 2022 at Redbanks-Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Sebree, KY. She was a member of the Shady Grove General Baptist Church in Poole, KY. She loved activities at the nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Forest Sr. and Stella Walker Duncan. She was preceded in death...

Jul 24, 2022

Melba Brogan Clark 96, of Dixon, KY passed away at her home with family by her side on Sunday July 24th, 2022. Melba Clark was born on November 26th, 1925 to Iley and Elmer Brogan. She was the youngest of her siblings, Winfred, Rena Mae and Veda. She grew up going to Free Union General Baptist Church. On December...

Jul 21, 2022

Edna C. Rigdon 83, of Crittenden County, KY passed away on Thursday July 21, 2022 at Baptist Health-Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. She was of the Baptist Faith and had attended Sassafras Grove Church in Sebree, KY. She retired from Carhartt after 19 years of service. She loved camping, reading, traveling and especially loved her family. She was preceded in...

Jul 15, 2022

Ray Woodson Townsend of Dixon, KY passed away on July 15, 2022, at home in Mount Juliet, TN with his family by his side. Ray was a heavy industry equipment engineer who designed the power systems and commissioned the construction of what was then the world’s largest machines. He was regional manager of General Electric for the U.S. for...

Jul 3, 2022

Samuel Lee Puryear

Sam Puryear, 84, of Poole, KY died on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home.

Sam was born on October 29, 1937, in Union County, KY to the late Kestner and Amelia Railey Puryear, owners of Puryear’s Store in Poole, KY. His family relocated to Detroit, MI...