Dixon, KY Obituaries

Feb 6, 2022

Anna Cottingham Russell, 93, went to be with the Lord on February 6.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell, parents Thomas and Zola Newton Cottingham, brother Mahlon Cottingham, infant sister Ruth and “sister” June Russell Crowley.

Anna served in her church, Poole Missionary Baptist, teaching and working in WMU along with...

Feb 5, 2022

Thomas T. “T.R” Raleigh 85 of Sebree, KY passed away at his home on Saturday February 5th, 2022. He was a retired Laborer out of the Local Laborer’s Union #561 in Evansville, IN after 65 years of service. He was a member of the Sebree First Christian Church in Sebree, KY. Tom was a member of the Bailey-Onton Masonic...

Feb 4, 2022

Steven Ray Stone 55, of Henderson formerly of Poole, KY passed away at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, KY on Friday February 4th, 2022. He is survived by his mother Martha Jean Cardwell of Evansville, IN; a half-sister Tonya Sue Cardwell of Evansville, IN and a half-brother Rodney Alan Cardwell of Plainville, IN. There will be no services. Townsend...

Feb 1, 2022

Keith Varnado, 35, of Dixon, KY passed away on Tuesday February 1, 2021. He was a member of Dixon General Baptist Church, an avid sports fans who loved the UK Wildcats, Alabama football and the Chicago Bears. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and vacationing in the mountains with family. He was always smiling and happy. Survived by his wife...

Feb 1, 2022

Barbara L. Lear Chandler, 70 of Poole, KY passed away on Tuesday February 1, 2022 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehab in Morganfield, KY. She was a homemaker and she was a graduate from Reitz High School in 1969. She is the daughter of the late Frank W. and Olivet M. Huffine Lear. She was married to Vernon Eugene Chandler...

Jan 25, 2022

Daniel Earl Newton 45, of Evansville, IN passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022 at Deaconess-Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was preceded in death by his Mother JoAnn Driesbach Newton and by Doug Gunn, which was a father figure in his life. He is survived by his Father James Earl Newton of Dixon, KY; 1 brother Neal Newton(Renea)...

Jan 24, 2022

Terry Childers 77, of Nebo, KY passed away on Monday January 24, 2022 in Nebo, KY. Terry loved gardening, cooking and spending time with his family. He had worked for the TVA as an Outage Director, his focus was on nuclear energy/waste. He was a US Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was the son of...

Jan 11, 2022

Rama Chandler Austin 67, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She taught in the Webster County School System for 32 years. She was a Faithful Christian, Devoted Spouse and a Loving Mother. She graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Education...

Jan 1, 2022

Virginia Melton Williams, 88, of Providence, KY passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. She was a loving mother and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Providence, KY. Virginia was honored to be called Mom and her life’s work was dedicated to the love and care of her family. The Sunday dinners...

Dec 25, 2021

Paul Robert Whitledge 54, of Venice, Florida formerly of Dixon, KY passed away at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL on Saturday December 25, 2021.  Paul had worked for the last 3 years at TWC-Horizon in Sarasota, FL. He was of the Baptist faith. Paul loved watching NASCAR Races, especially at Talladega Race Track and and was a huge...

Dec 20, 2021

Billy L. Brown 94 of Dixon, KY passed away on Monday December 20, 2021 at the Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville, KY. He was a lifetime Farmer and member of the Fairview Church of Christ in Dixon, KY. He was an avid UK Fan and loved vacationing in Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann...

Dec 14, 2021

Luwanda Winstead 72, of Dixon, KY died Tuesday December 14, 2021 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center- St. Anthony’s Hospice in Henderson, KY. She was born May 16, 1949 in Diamond, KY and is the daughter of the late Harmon (Shorty) and Vera D. Hill of Providence, KY. She married Bobby W. Winstead on May 20, 1970. They...

Dec 7, 2021

Thomas Earl Melton 64, of Tulsa, OK formerly of Providence, KY passed away on Tuesday December 7, 20021 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was a Mechanic for several years. He was preceded in death by his father George Earl Melton and a sister Suzanne Melton. Survivors include his mother Ella Mae Melton of Providence, KY; 1...

Dec 3, 2021

Carroll Pullam 68, of Sebree, KY passed away on Friday December 3, 2021 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. He was retired and had worked at Tyson for 15 years, he had also worked for several different farmers in Webster County. He was preceded in death by a son Carroll D. Pullam. He was the son of the late...

Nov 21, 2021

Judith Gail “Judy” Gilpin 66, of Providence, KY passed away at Baptist Health-Louisville on Sunday November 21, 2021. She was a CNA and had worked at Medco of Henderson. She is survived by a daughter Tammy Dekemper of Henderson, KY; 2 sons Jason Goben of Jackson, KY and Clint Goben of Henderson, KY; 1 brother Larry Snodgrass of Corydon,...

Nov 21, 2021

Timothy Baty 54, of Dixon, Kentucky passed away at his home on Sunday November 21, 2021. He loved hunting, his family, his grandson Aaron, making other people laugh and watching funny videos. He had a very outgoing personality. He was preceded in death by a son, Todd Keith Baty and his father Tom Edward Baty. Survived by his wife...

Nov 17, 2021

Georgia Lorene Holloman Norman 89, of Shelbyville, KY formerly of Webster County, KY passed away at U of L Shelbyville Hospital in Shelbyville, KY on Wednesday November 17, 2021. She was a Homemaker and was a caregiver for the elderly for several years in the Henderson County area. She was a member of the Dixon General Baptist Church in...

Nov 16, 2021

Randall Loren Myrick 71, passed away peacefully from this life surrounded by family on November 16th, 2021. He was born in Evansville, IN on January 16th, 1950. Randy had a very successful career serving others, and retired after 32 years as Regional Branch Manager for the Dept. of Juvenile Justice for the State of KY. He graduated from Webster...

Nov 15, 2021

Ted R. Fambrough 81, of Henderson, KY passed away at his home surrounded by family on Monday November 15, 2021. Ted was born May 30, 1940 to the late Willie and Rosie Fambrough. Ted ran a local service station in the 60’s, worked in coal mines, was an over the road truck driver, adored his children, horses and racing...

Nov 8, 2021

David Michael Bright 14 day old infant passed away at the Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, IN on Monday November 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Papa Bennie Bright and 2 Uncles Shawn Stipp and Darren Bright. Survivors include his mother Britney Bright of Providence, KY; his Nana Shannon Bright of Providence, KY; his great grandpa Herbert...