Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home

02/07/2026

Clyde W. “Wilkie” Lawson, age 87, of Magnolia, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN.

He was a member of Three Forks Bacon Creek Baptist Church, retired from Ft. Knox, repaired countless milk coolers and HVAC systems in the community and was one of the regulars at the old Magnolia Stop & Shop.

Wilkie was preceded in death by a son, Steve Lawson; his parents, Luther Cheek and Mary Elizabeth Davis Lawson and two brothers, William Luther “Babe” and Kenneth Wayne “Tiny” Lawson.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Mae Cruse Lawson; a daughter, Sherry (Ron) Knox of Henryville, IN; four grandchildren, Kristy (Brandon) Bischoff, Allison (Michael) Willen, Zachary Knox and Kelly Knox and three great-grandchildren, Easton, Sammy and Ellie Mae Willen.

Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. (ET), Tuesday, February 10, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Revs. Gary Talley and Glen Routt officiating. Burial will follow in Hammonsville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. (ET), Monday and after 9 a.m. (ET), Tuesday at the funeral home.

02/07/2026

02/03/2026

Mary Edith Davenport Peace, age 97, of Magnolia, passed from this earthly existence to her eternal Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Helmwood Healthcare in Elizabethtown.

She was born in Hodgenville on August 17, 1928, to the late Ivy Kirk and Maude Ellen Nunn Davenport. She was a 1946 graduate of Hodgenville High School and attended Lindsey Wilson College. She married Herbert E. Peace on October 31, 1947, and they lived in Magnolia, Lexington and Elizabethtown before returning to Magnolia in 1971.

A lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, she was a faithful member of Magnolia Baptist Church where she served in many capacities including Sunday School teacher, choir member, church treasurer and librarian. She was an 18-year volunteer at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home “The Redcoats”. She received emergency certification to teach in a one room schoolhouse in LaRue County after her first year of college, while she was primarily a full-time mother and homemaker, she also worked for J.W. Foley’s Tax Service in Hodgenville. After Mr. Foley died, many of her customers insisted she continue as their tax preparer, which she did for several years from her home.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Allison Peace Pike; six brothers, James, Marshall, Carl, Leonard, Edward and Donald Davenport and two sisters, Edna Brown and Louise Herbert.

She is survived by three sons, Donald G. (Rosemary) Peace and Timothy H. (Belinda) Peace, all of Elizabethtown and John K, Peace of Magnolia; six grandchildren, Robert G. (Louise) Peace, John E. (Tonya) Peace, Dr. Daren L. (Mary Stuart) Peace, R. Brian (Katie D.) Peace, Dr. Ryan (Katie L.) Peace and Russell Pike; fourteen great-grandchildren, Kayla (Keifer) Dalton, Amber, Hank, Hunter (Rylee), Brady, Nash, Dylan, Walter, Connor, Raegan and Caleb Peace and Brooks, Jett and Sloane Pike; a great-great grandchild, Easton Peace; a sister, Virginia Benningfield; a brother, Roy (Bobbi) Davenport; three sisters-in-law, Georgia Peace, Wanda Peace and Faye Davenport and well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7 at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Rev. Emory Riley officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are suggested to Magnolia Baptist Church, Hosparus Health, Magnolia Cemetery Fund or Helmwood Healthcare Employee Fund

12/30/2025

Arnold Scott Brown, age 69, of Greensburg, passed away, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his sons’ residence in Greensburg.

He was a lifetime logger and an avid outdoorsman; loved hunting, fishing and trapping.

Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Brown.

He is survived by a daughter, Tonya Brown of Florida; three sons, Arnold “Bo” Brown of Campbellsville, Todd (Darla) Brown and Scotty Brown all of Greensburg; seven grandchildren, Brenton Conner, Lillian Brown, Aiden Brown, Elizabeth Martin, Riley Brown, Kiernan O’Toole and Kevin Brown; a great-grandchild, Asher Martin; his mother, Lucille Whitlock Brown; two sisters, Shirley (Arnold) Matney and Dina Law and a brother, Frankie Brown all of Greensburg.

Visitation will be 12 to 8 p.m. (ET) Friday, January 2, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia.

Cremation will follow.

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