Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home, 9025 New Jackson Highway, Magnolia, KY (2025)

12/19/2025

David Norman Miller, 78, of West Liberty, KY, passed away on December 12, 2025, at St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, KY, after a brief illness.

Born on April 13, 1947, and raised in Magnolia, KY, he was the son of the late Sarah Salt and Clifford Jackson. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Marcole Miller, his brother Tom Miller, his uncle Frank Johnston Salt, his aunt Mary Elizabeth Ragland, and his maternal grandmother Frances Johnston "Bobo" Salt.

David is survived by his sons: John Nathaniel Miller of Louisville, KY, Thomas Ryan Miller (Alicia Keller) of Morehead, KY, and David Michael Miller (Soo Kim) of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by a loving extended family with whom he remained close throughout his life, including cousins Eddie and Kim Ragland of Elizabethtown, KY, Barb and Louis Yeast of Harrodsburg, KY, Frank Ragland of Bedford, KY, Martie Salt of Longwood, FL, and Diane and Ben Tidwell of Boynton Beach, FL.

David was a 1965 graduate of Louisville Male High School and earned his Bachelor of Science from Western Kentucky University in 1973.

David served honorably in the United States Army as a radio operator assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne) during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. Obtaining the rank of Sergeant, he saw combat, was wounded in action, and received numerous decorations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.

Following his military service, David completed college and began his career as an industrial arts instructor at Moore Haven High School in Florida, where he met his future wife, Mary Murphy Loudermilk (div. 2001), the mother of his children.

In 1974, David relocated to Morgan County, KY, where he farmed and worked for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Highways as a bridge engineer for 29 years until his retirement in 2003. He also served with distinction as President and Director of the Kentucky Transportation Employee's Association from 1984 to 2002.

David had a deep love for his family, the outdoors, and took pride in repairing, building, and creating things himself. He enjoyed landscaping, rappelling in the Red River Gorge, sailing, and restoring classic cars. He was widely respected for his skill, work ethic, and generosity. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home, located in Magnolia, KY, followed by full military honors at Magnolia Cemetery.

Memorial visitation will be held 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday.

Honorary Pallbearers: Eddie Ragland, Frank Ragland, Steve Ratliff, Rod Wells, Paul Drake, Charles Meers, and Greg Shepherd.

11/25/2025

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11/21/2025

Terry Neil Vittitow, age 64, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence.

He enjoyed hunting, playing darts, collecting baseball cards and memorabilia. Loved University of Kentucky Basketball and was crazy about his granddaughters.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evangeline Holbert Vittitow; a sister, Mary Bell and a brother, Ricky Vittitow.

He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Vittitow; a daughter, Krystal (Carlos) Montemayor of Houston; two granddaughters, Alyvia Grace Montemayor and Sophia Lynn Montemayor; a sister, Sherry Miller of Clarksville; a brother, J.R. Vittitow of Louisville as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at Dixon- Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. David Wortham officiating.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

11/20/2025

Bobby Neil Pennington, age 62, of Elizabethtown, passed away, Monday, November 17, 2025, at University of Louisville Hospital.

He was a very generous man, loved to ride his bike and give bikes to underprivileged children.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby S. and Sarah Routt Pennington.

He is survived by a sister, Cassandra “Sandy Pennington” Buchanan of Florida; two, brothers, Tony Pennington of Sonora and Dennis Pennington of Florida; a niece, Sarah Thomas and a nephew, Matthew Thomas.

Bobby was Cremated.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia is assisting the family.

11/15/2025

Brenda Moor Johnson, age, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Tender Touch Heart and Home in Elizabethtown.

She was a member of Upton Baptist Church where she was the pianist for many years, retired elementary educator and student teacher supervisor through Western Kentucky University, was an avid golfer and loved to travel.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Johnson and her parents, Dellard and Mable Ward Moor.

She is survived by a son, Jed (Robbin) Johnson of Farmington; two granddaughters, Emily (Nolan) Taylor of Leitchfield and Julia (Johnny) Hensley of Metropolis; three great-grandchildren, Bentley Payne, Luke Taylor and Thomas Taylor; a sister-in-law, Laura Morris of Elizabethtown and a nephew, Steve (Leah) Morris of Arizona.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Upton Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and continue after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

11/05/2025

Reba Sue Taylor Baney, age 70, of Magnolia, passed away, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her residence.

She had been a member of Magnolia Baptist Church for over 68 years, she worked along side her dad for 36 years at the Southern States store in Magnolia and spent 18 years with the Hodgenville Post Office.

Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Everett “Buck” and Pauline Clyde Taylor.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald “Donnie” Baney; a son, Travis (Callie) Baney of Frankfort; a sister, Glenda (Bill) Long of Magnolia; a niece, Brittany Farrington and a nephew, Josh Baney.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 10, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia, Travis Baney officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Hodgenville.

Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Reba wanted expression or sympathy to take the form of donations to any school’s sports team or the charity of the donor’s choice.

10/20/2025

Maureen Burd Shelton, age 90, of Mt. Sherman, passed away, Monday, October 20, 2025, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.

She was retired from Lincoln National Bank after 31 years of service, was a member of Mt. Sherman Christadelphian Ecclesia and lived with the hope that her next waking moment would be at the resurrection when Christ returns to the earth to set up his kingdom.

Maureen was preceded in death by her husband, Granville “Hugh” Shelton; her parents, John and Sudie Hill Burd; a sister Genrose Smith and a brother, Ruel Burd.

She is survived by a daughter, Carol Shelton; a son, David (Donna) Shelton all of Mt. Sherman; a granddaughter, Brittany Shelton, a niece Diane Howard and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Andrew Kuipers officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and continue after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

10/15/2025

Julia Bibb Pottinger, age 67, of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She loved baking and helping her brother paint houses.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Jessie Perkins Bibb.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Pottinger; a son, Mason Pottinger of Magnolia; a sister, Alana Cohen of Louisville; a brother, Danny Bibb of Hudgins and a half sister, Carla (Kevin) Hicks of Louisville and several nieces and nephews.

Julia donated her body to University of Louisville as she wished to help further arthritis research.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. (ET) Saturday, October 18, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bros. Gary Milby and Barry Locke officiating.

Visitation begins at 1 p.m. (ET) Saturday, at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 2167, Lexington, KY 40588

10/09/2025

Frankie Weller, age 83, of Magnolia, passed away, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.

He was a founding member of the LaRue County Church of Christ, was active in many agricultural and civic organizations, enjoyed horseback riding and was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. As all who knew him would say, he never met a stranger.

Frankie was preceded in death by his mother, Annie B. Handy Weller Morgan; his father, Roscoe Weller and his brother, Billie Weller.

He is survived by his wife, Marcie Weller; two daughters, April (Mark) Weller-Cantrell and Allie Weller; a stepdaughter, Mellissa Bowen; three stepsons, Timmy DeSpain, Darryl DeSpain, Curtis DeSpain; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. ET Monday, October 13, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Todd Lockett and Bro. Shannon McCubbins officiating. Burial will follow in Pearl Webb Cemetery in Canmer.

Visitation will be held 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

10/06/2025

Ross Allen Mellott, age 63, of Magnolia, passed away, Monday October 6, 2025 at his residence.

He was a decorated Gulf War Veteran, attained multiple masters degrees from Malone University, enjoyed gardening and woodworking, he avidly studied the gospel and loved to minister.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Ross Rupert and Sally Lee Fox Mellott and two brothers, Christopher Mellott and Scott Mellott.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Mellott; a daughter Erin Mellott of Washington, D.C.; four sons, Michael ( LaRissa) Mellott of Georgia, Matthew (Eugenia) Mellott of Magnolia. Phillip (Jackie) Mellott of Pennsylvania, Daniel Mellott of Washington, D.C.; Eleven grandchildren; a sister, Michelle (Jerry) Montgomery of Pennsylvania and a brother, Robert (Trisha) Mellott of Pennsylvania.

Ross was cremated.

Memorial services will be held at 12 pm Saturday, October 18, at Buffalo Church Of The Nazarene.

Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

10/02/2025

Geneva M. Wells, age 90, passed away, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her home in Buffalo.

She was born April 19, 1935, in Hodgenville, to her parents, Willie J. Nunn and Mildred Ward Nunn Marshall.

After raising her two sons and fully participating in their farm’s dairy and to***co operations, she began another career in food service. She prepared food for the children and staff at Buffalo Elementary School for twenty years. She then turned her attention to her home garden, collecting and tending to Daylilies, Iris, Roses and other flowers. Many gardens across LaRue county have benefited from her generosity and sharing.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lyford Wells; her parents; a sister, Vivian Rachel Nunn Johnson Straub and a brother, Raymond Donald Nunn.

She is survived by two sons, Boyce R. Wells and Dennis Lee (Sheilah) Wells; two grandchildren, Aaron Chism and Megan Wells; two great grandchildren, Landon Wells and Oakleigh Wells; a sister, Virginia (Steve) Becker of Omaha, Nebraska as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 6, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Sid Lewis officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in Buffalo Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

09/28/2025

Glenn Larry Howell, age 78, of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
He was a long-time member, deacon and former trustee at South Fork Baptist Church; retired from maintenance at LaRue County Fiscal Court, loved coffee, playing Rook and was a huge UK sports fan. Glenn loved life, taking everything in stride and was always happy. He never met a stranger and greeted everyone with a smile.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Joe and Vernie Warren Howell; a sister, Sherry Strange; a brother, Lonnie Howell and beloved in-laws Ray and Mamie Perkins.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Melinda Howell; a daughter, Missy (Troy) Milby of Buffalo; a son, Larry (Kay) Howell of Magnolia; three grandchildren, Benjamin (Whitley) Milby, Cody (Stephanie) Howell, Tyler (Molly) Howell; eight great-grandchildren, Katlyn Jackson, Justin Milby, Hudson Howell, Madilyn Milby, Knox Howell, Klyde Howell, Jolee Howell, Kennedy Howell; a sister, Theresa (Jim) Banks of Elizabethtown; a brother, Harley (Marie) Howell of Elizabethtown as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Rev. Jonathan Carl and Rev. Norm Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Perkins Family Cemetery near Buffalo.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to the South Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, 4915 New Jackson Hwy, Hodgenville, KY 42748 or Gideons International, PO Box 25, Hodgenville, KY 42748

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