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Townsend Funeral Home, 140 US Highway 41A S, Dixon, KY (2026)

03/04/2026

Debbie Kay Stone

Debbie K. Stone 67, of Providence, KY passed away at her home on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026. Debbie had worked at Palmer Place in Housekeeping and loved all the residents that she helped take care of. She was an avid UK Fan, and loved going and watching Nascar. Debbie loved her family and friends and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She also enjoyed spending time on vacation in the Smoky Mountains. She had a deep faith and loved her God. She was the daughter of the late Emery Joe Floyd and Beulah June Croxton Floyd. She was preceded in death by a sister Patty Floyd and a brother Ricky Floyd. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Ronnie Stone Sr. of Providence, KY; her daughter Rhonda(Billy) Carter of Providence, KY; her son Ronnie(Ami) Stone Jr. of Sebree, KY; 2 sisters Karen(Gene) Floyd of Newport News, VA; Tammy(Paul) Cohron of Waverly, KY; 2 brothers Timmy(Belinda) Floyd of Henderson, KY and Steve(Paula) Floyd of Boxville, KY; 2 grandchildren Billy(Aiden) Carter and Brason Carter; a great-granddaughter Brynlee Carter; several cousins, nieces and nephews and her two favorite grand dogs Piper and Zoey. Funeral services will be held on Sunday March 8th, 2026 at 2pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Bro. Tony Ogelsby will officiate. Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery in Dixon, KY. Visitation will be from 11am until service time at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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03/02/2026

Ella Frances Shoulders

Ella Frances Shoulders 89, of Providence, KY passed at her residence on Saturday February 28th, 2026. Frances was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, where she was very active in all phases of the church. She loved spending time with her family and going on bus trips. Frances enjoyed flowers, gardening and canning vegetables from her garden. She had worked at the Enro Shirt Factory until it closed and then worked several years at JC Penny in Madisonville, KY. She was the daughter of the late Charles Kurtz and Alcy B. McElroy Rakestraw. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joe Shoulders, her son Cliff Shoulders, a brother Charles Kurtz, a grandson Isaac Shoulders and a great granddaughter Kaitlyn Shoulders. Survivors include her grandchildren Michael(Holly) Shoulders of Madisonville, KY; Heather(Jimmie) Riley of Wheatcroft and Brandy(Joe) Shelton of Slaughters, KY; 6 great-grandchildren McKenzie, Carson, Tinley, Paisley, Colin and Lainey; 3 sisters Patty Hogan of Manitou, KY; Betta Stevens of Hanson, KY and Sadie Tudor of Madisonville, KY; her daughter in law LaDonna Shoulders of Slaughters, KY and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday March 7th, 2026 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Bro. Jimmie Riley and Rev. Kerry Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery in Dixon, KY. Visitation will be from 11am until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gideons International P.O. Box 412 Sebree, KY 42455. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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03/02/2026

Robert L. May

Robert L. May 65, of Clay, KY passed away on Saturday February 28th, 2026 at his home. He was a former Coal Miner. He loved people and was the life of the party. He loved his motorcycle, cooking, and playing games in his Wii. He was preceded in death by his Dad William Robert May. Survivors include his daughter Laura Oglesby of Henderson, KY; his sons Andrew May of Nashville, TN and Christopher Teague of Sturgis, KY; his Mother Reva May of Providence, KY; a sister Tammy (Dale) Holt of Providence, KY; companion Leslie Frasier Stevens of Clay, KY.; 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 6th, 2026 at 1pm at Townsend Funeral Home. Bro. Ronnie Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Sebree, KY. Visitation will be from 11am until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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03/01/2026

Rebecca Jane Overby

Janie Overby 62, of Sebree, KY passed away on Friday February 27th, 2026 surrounded by her family at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. Janie was an LPN and had worked at Colonial Terrace Nursing Home for 30 years where she lovingly took care of not only her patients but their families as well. She deeply loved and cared for her family and friends and enjoyed cooking for and feeding them. She was the daughter of the late Bud and Dorothy Shelton Wilson. She was preceded in death by a brother Russell Wilson. Survivors include her husband of 29 years Stephen Overby of Sebree, KY; her sisters Karen Nunn of Henderson, KY; Nancy Nally of Uniontown, KY and Debbie Shockey of Sebree, KY; her brothers Buddy(Julie) Wilson of Sebree, KY; Mike(Mary) Wilson of Madisonville, KY; Ben(Shirley) Wilson of Princeton, KY and Bobby Wilson of Corydon, KY; 2 grandchildren Riley Caldwell of Sebree, KY and Madison Brown of Madisonville, KY and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 5th, 2026 at 1pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Pastor Dylan Zahn will officiate. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Visitation will be from 4pm-8pm on Wednesday and from 9am until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Eddie Caldwell, Robert Wilson, Justin Scott, Adam Nally, Jake Cleveland and Freddy Golike. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Scott and Madison Brown. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/28/2026

Ronald F. Bigers Sr.

Ronald F. Bigers Sr. passed away on Friday February 27th, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Ronald was of the Baptist Faith and retired from GE in Madisonville, KY. He loved woodworking, fishing, singing, and playing music with his guitar. Ronald was an avid UK fan and enjoyed giving to his favorite charities. He loved his Lord and Savior, he was known for having a sense of humor and enjoyed cracking jokes. He was the son of the late George W. and Mamie E. Jordan Bigers. He was preceded in death by a daughter Rhonda Busby, 5 sisters, 3 brothers, a great granddaughter Mia Kutella and a great grandson Desmond Beamus Jr. Survivors include his daughters Karen(Mike) Hayes and Patricia(Carole) Russelburg both of Dixon, KY; sons Ronnie(Barbara) Bigers of Robards, KY; Donnie(Angie) Bigers of Corydon, KY and Rodney(Mary) Williams of Slaughters, KY; 2 brothers Bob Biggers of Morganfield, KY and Donald Bigers of Henderson, KY; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 at 1pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Rev. John Brumfiel will officiate. Burial will be in Slaughters Cemetery in Slaughters, KY. Visitation will be from 11am until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/27/2026

Troy Dean Gish

Troy D. Gish 65, of Salem Missouri formerly of Webster County, KY passed away on Wednesday February 25th, 2026 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, MO. He was a Mechanic for several years and was a proud US Army Veteran. Troy loved sports, especially watching the UK Wildcats and the Dallas Cowboys. He was the son of the late Larry and Sondra Sugg Gish. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cynthia Renee Gish in 1997 and a brother Mark Gish in 2013. Survivors include his Nephew Zach Gish of Owensboro, KY. Cremation was chosen and at a later date his cremains will be buried on the family plot in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Townsend Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/19/2026

Karen Sue Fulcher

Karen Sue Fulcher 83, of Dixon, KY passed away at her home February 18, 2026. Karen loved her great-great grandchildren, great grandchildren, grandchildren, family and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Wayne Fulcher, her parents William Earnest and Mary Nally, 1 sister Brenda York, 1 brother Thomas Wayne Nally, 2 sons in laws Billy Carrol Winstead and Sidney Ray Foe. She is survived by 3 daughters Melissa (Roger) Buchanan, Peggy Fulcher and Donna (Keith DeHaven) Foe all of Dixon, KY.; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; with several nieces and nephews. A 2PM graveside service will be held Saturday February 28, 2026 at Old Cedar Grove Cemetery in Tilden, KY. Townsend Funeral Home is handling the service. Bro. Jody Hughes will officiate. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/14/2026

Cheryl B. Vandiver

Cheryl B. Vandiver 80, of Cairo, KY passed away on Friday February 13th, 2026 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. Cheryl retired from Methodist Hospital in 2007 after working there for 34 years. She was a member of the Cairo Methodist Church in Henderson, KY, where she served for several years as a Sunday School Teacher. Cheryl loved sewing, making quilts and cross stitching. She also loved researching her Ancestry. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Annie Duckworth Buchanan. She was preceded in death by a sister and 3 brothers and a granddaughter Preston Grace Vandiver. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Fred Vandiver of Cairo, KY; her daughter Janet(Eric) Terrell of Evansville, IN; her son Brian(Deanna) Vandiver of Cairo, KY; nephew( Like a Brother) Jerry Buchanan of Robards, KY; 4 grandchildren Joshua(Valerie) Terrell, Abby(Matt) Benton, Alyssa(Grant) Duckworth and Parker Grace Vandiver; a great-grandson Uriah Terrell and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at Cairo Methodist Church 13510 US Hwy 41 A Henderson, KY 42420 at 12pm on Friday February 20th, 2026. Rev. Cameron Edwards will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Visitation will be from 10am until service time on Friday at the church. Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Cairo Methodist Church 13510 US Hwy 41 A Henderson, KY 42420. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/09/2026

Iris Jane Montgomery

Iris Jane Montgomery 13, of Madisonville, KY formerly of Webster County, KY passed away at her home Saturday February 7, 2026. She loved the Lord, being a big sis and mother hen to her younger siblings and friends alike. She was a member of Rockstile Creek Church in Providence, KY and enjoyed martial arts at Hayes MMA in Madisonville, KY. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Mary Jane (Janie) Gibson. Survived by her father Michael (Taylor) Montgomery of Madisonville, KY; her mother Chelsea Gibson of Madisonville, KY; 4 brothers August Montgomery, Elijah Hardrick, Enoch Hardrick and Hunter (Bubba) Hardrick; three sisters Everly Montgomery, Aniston (Sissy) Hardrick and Ryan Kate; grandparents Todd Gibson of Tyler, Tx., Jimmy Montgomery of Clay, KY., Leslie Morrow of Madisonville, KY., and Patti (Terry) Rich of Madisonville, KY.; great grandparents Anna Gayle Gibson and Rand Montgomery of Providence, KY., and Linda Price of Madisonville, KY; uncles Jake (Lexi) Gibson, and Andrew (Malorie) Montgomery; aunts Jaymee Lee Capps, Julie (Jason) Peterson and Haley Hopper; Uncle Bubba and Aunt Nanny; and a very large loving family. Funeral service will be 2 PM Friday February 13, 2026 at Rockstile Creek Church 508 US-41 Alt, Providence, KY., Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY is handling the service. Pastor Brian Gibson will officiate and Bro. Brent Branson will assist, burial will follow at Big Hill cemetery in Providence, KY. Visitation will be from 11am till service time at the church. Donations can be made in Iris’s memory at MAKE HEAVEN CROWDED, 660 Hwy. 41-A Henderson, KY 42420. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/03/2026

Franklin Johnson

Omer Franklin Johnson 93, of Slaughters, KY passed away at his home on Monday February 2, 2026. He was born November 29, 1932 to the late Thurman Wilburn and Omer Basil (Bridwell) Johnson. To know Franklin was to love him, he was such a kind and gentle man that had a positive influence on so many people in so many ways. He was a dad, grandaddy, friend, neighbor, farmer, mule skinner, timber buyer, cattleman, to***co farmer, coworker, gentleman, and acquaintance, but most of all he was just Franklin. He loved his family, grandkids and great grandchildren. He was Franklin every time you saw him, he did not change with circumstances. He was always Franklin. He was such a role model, a guiding light for those who knew and loved him. He retired from Texas Gas in 1990. He was also a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Slaughters, KY., former board member of Webster County School Board, Sunday School Superintendent of Groves Chapel Methodist and Mt. Pleasant Methodist churches. He was preceded in death by his wife Delores Ranes Johnson; 2 brothers Kenneth and C. E. Johnson. Survived by 1 daughter Kathy (Terry) Woods of Slaughters, KY; 2 sons Frankie (Leica) Johnson of Evansville, IN and Keith (Nita) Johnson of Slaughters, KY; 7 grandchildren Karie (Tim) Brown, Kristen (Clay) Davis, Aaron (Katie) Johnson, Katie Tate, Klay (Magen) Woods, Reese (Christine) Johnson and Emily (Chatman) Ellis; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be 2PM Thursday February 12, 2026 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Bro. Jacob Bumpus will officiate with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Slaughters, KY. Visitation will be Wednesday February 11, 2026 4-8PM and Thursday from 10AM till service time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice 2410 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 42420. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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02/02/2026

Henry Lee Burton

Henry Lee Burton 84, of Nebo, KY formerly of Dixon, KY passed away on Sunday February 1st, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Henry was a Welder and retired from Hydro Conduit in Henderson, KY after 37 years of service. He loved dancing, hunting and fishing, he also enjoyed spending his time at the Webster County Senior Center in Dixon, KY. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War Era. He was a member of the Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou, KY. He was the son of the late J.R. and Wilma Riggs Burton. He was preceded in death by his sister Carolyn Herron. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Rita Burton of Nebo, KY; his sons Jeremy(Tiffany) of Hanson, KY and Chris(Steffani) of Princeton, KY; 4 grandchildren Skyler Burton, Whitney Burton(Garrett Powell), Katelyn Burton(Connor Parshall), and Isabella “Boo” Burton and 4 nephews. Funeral services will be held at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY at 11am on Friday February 6th, 2026. Rev. Barry Cullen will officiate. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Manitou, KY. Visitation will be from 4pm-8pm on Thursday and from 8am until service time on Friday. Pallbearers will be Garrett Powell, Connor Parshall, Skyler Burton, Duane Herron and Gordon Herron. Honorary Pallbearer will be Alan Oakley. Hopkins County Honor Guard will perform Military Rites at the graveside. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Webster County Senior Center PO Box 278 Dixon, KY 42409. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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01/17/2026

Edmond Oral Samples

Edmond Oral Samples, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend, departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 99. He was born on November 30, 1926, and married his lifelong love, Laura Jewell, on May 4, 1947. Before her passing, they celebrated 77 years of Christian marriage. He leaves behind his children, Martha Baker (Jerry), Stephen Samples (Joanna), Robert Samples (Vickie), several grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.Oral will be remembered as a man whose life was rooted in hard work, faith, and laughter. He was deeply devoted to his wife, cherishing their life together and the family they built. His love for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was steady and generous, shown not only in words but in the time, care, and presence he gave so freely.A faithful member and deacon of Shady Grove General Baptist Church, and member of the Poole Masonic Lodge, he lived his beliefs through kindness, service, and integrity. His faith shaped the way he treated others and guided the example he set for those who knew him.In his prime, he could often be found tending his garden or drinking coffee on the porch, finding joy and peace in the outdoors. He also had a gift for humor and never missed a chance to tell a joke, even if he had told it before.He leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and warmth that will not be forgotten. While he will be deeply missed, his spirit lives on in the stories we tell, the laughter we share, and the family bonds he held so dear.Funeral service will be held at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon at 1pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, with visitation beginning at 11am. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Rev. Dean Esarey will officiate. Memorials in his honor may be given to Shady Grove General Baptist Church PO Box 22, Poole, KY 42444. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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