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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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01/15/2026

Carolyn June Dacy

Carolyn June Crowley Dacy 87, of Poole, KY passed away on January 14th, 2026 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN after gracefully battling Leukemia. She was born near Poole on September 5th, 1938 to the late Raymond L. and Grace Crowley. She attended Poole School until it closed and graduated from Dixon High School in 1956. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, TN in 1959 and later earned her Rank I from Murray State University and University of Evansville. Her teaching career spanned over 56 years working in the Evansville-Vanderburgh County and Webster County School Systems. Upon retiring from Webster County Schools in 2002, Mrs. Dacy continued her passion for teaching students by working and volunteering part-time in Dixon, Clay and Sebree Elementary schools until age 81. She was a member of Presbyterian Church of Henderson, a member of Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society and served as an officer in Webster County Teachers Association, Poole Harvest Daze and Poole Development Corporation. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Jimmy Ray Dacy. She is survived by two daughters, Carleen(Jim) Grossman of Evansville, IN and Raegina(Mark) Scott of Dixon, KY; grandchildren Emily Smith Sutt and Katie Smith Lucas, both of Dixon, KY; Amanda Grossman Coghill of Henderson, KY; Lauren Grossman of Evansville, IN, Michael Scott and Brandon Scott both of Slaughters, KY; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Rev. Eric Hoey will officiate. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm on Monday and from 11am until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Presbyterian Church of Henderson 100 S. Main Street Henderson, KY 42420 or Linda E. White Hospice House c/o Deaconess Foundation 600 Mary Street Evansville, IN 47710-9985. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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01/14/2026

David Ramsey Melton

David Ramsey Melton 73, formerly of Dixon, KY passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026. He was a Member of Dixon General Baptist Church in Dixon, KY. He had worked at Dixon Bank, where he had been employed for 46 years and was the Vice President. David loved playing golf, coached in several different youth leagues, served on the Dixon City Council, Lions Club and Jaycee’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coolidge and Geraldine Ramsey Melton and 1 sister Shirley Melton. Survived by 1 daughter Sue Ellen (John) Penley of Madison, AL; 1 son Matthew Melton of Brentwood, TN; 2 grandchildren Margaret and Hammond Penley; 1 sister Peggy (Bill) Mitchell of Clay, KY; special friend and caregivers Cathi Blankenship and her daughter Brittani Matheny; nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held 2PM Sunday January18, 2026 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Visitation will be 12PM till service time at the funeral home. Rev. Mark Compton will officiate, Mack Townsend will also speak. Donations can be made in memory of David Ramsey Melton to Lighthouse Tabernacle PO Box 92 Dixon, KY 42409. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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01/13/2026

Updated Date and Time- Bradley Allen VanBussum

Bradley Allen VanBussum 53, of Corydon, KY passed away on Sunday January 11th, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. He was retired from the City of Henderson Utility Division as a Utility Supervisor. Brad loved spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. He loved grilling, mowing his yard and always enjoyed jumping in his Jeep with his wife Kelley by his side and exploring the back roads of Henderson County to see what God had created. Brad volunteered for several years on the Hebbardsville Fire Department. He also had several young men that looked up to him as a role model. He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce J. Turner VanBussum and a brother Charles “Buddy” VanBussum. Survivors include his wife of 26 years Kelley Gentry VanBussum of Corydon, KY; 3 sons Dakota(Daphne) Gentry of Henderson, KY; Troy(Brianna) Clark of Henderson, KY and Dalton(Jessica) Payne of Sturgis, KY; his father Mayer E. VanBussum of Hebbardsville, KY; 2 sisters Shirley VanBussum and Linda VanBussum both of Hebbardsville, KY; 6 grandchildren Avery, Jaxyn, Dawson, Brayden, Jordan and Ryder and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be 12PM-4PM February 7, 2026, at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Lance Duckworth will officiate. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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01/10/2026

Pheobe Alice Pruitt

Pheobe Alice Pruitt 91, of Poole, KY left this world to receive her heavenly reward by spending eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 10th, 2026 at Homeplace of Henderson in Henderson, KY. She was a lifelong member of Shady Grove General Baptist Church in Poole, KY and loved her church and her church family, which she has missed dearly for the past two years of not being able to attend due to her declining health. She served the church and the Lord in many ways over the years as a Sunday School Teacher, Missionary Society member, Crusader Leader and by singing specials for the congregation with her beautiful voice. She served the Lord in all that she did and raised her children alongside our Dad in a Christian home. Her working years were spent in the educational system with the Audubon Area Head Start program, helping many families by helping their children get an early start on their education. Following that she served as a substitute teacher and finally fully retired at age 79. Although we are heartbroken, Mom leaves behind many memories for us to cherish and we take comfort in knowing that we shall all be together again one day. She was the daughter of the late Thurman Franklin Winstead and Alice Faye Johnston Winstead. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilsie, 2 sisters Amigene Mitchell and Frances Collins, a brother Paul Winstead, and a great-grandchild Franklin Finn Oliver. Survivors include her daughter Karen(Jim) Embry of Henderson, KY; 2 sons Glenn(Shirley) Pruitt of Robards, KY and Frank(Diane) Pruitt of Sebree, KY; a sister Anna Catherine Parrish of Henderson, KY; 5 grandchildren Nathan(Katrina) Pruitt, Ben(Torrey) Embry, Matt(Ashton) Embry, Meredith(Lucas) Oliver and Alison Pruitt; 20 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2pm on Tuesday January 13th, 2025 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Rev. Logan Hensley and Rev. Dean Esarey will officiate. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Visitation will be from 11am until service time on Tuesday at the funeral Home. The family would like to thank all the staff at Homeplace of Henderson and St. Anthony’s Hospice for all the love and care that was given to their mother. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shady Grove General Baptist Church PO Box 22 Poole, KY 42444 or St. Anthony’s Hospice 2410 S. Green Street Henderson, KY 42420. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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01/05/2026

Billy Lane Blankenship

Billy Lane Blankenship 102, of Lisman, KY passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, music, and deep love for family and friends. Billy was a farmer at heart and also worked in the coal mines, providing for his family through years of honest, hardworking labor. He was a lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lisman, KY, where he served as an Elder and lead the Choir. He proudly served his country in the 71st infantry during WWII and was honored as the oldest WWII veteran in Webster County, KY. Billy spent the last 10 years of his life at Palmer Place Assisted Living, where he was lovingly cared for and deeply appreciated by the many special residents and staff who became like family to him. Known for his quick wit and love of telling jokes, Billy brought joy wherever he went. Singing was one of his greatest pleasures, and his songs-along with his laughter-will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. He was the son of the late William Bryan and Eva Lane Blankenship, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Stella Blankenship, and 3 siblings Earletta Skinner and Leroy and Arden Blankenship. Billy and Stella made their home on their cherished farm, Mockingbird Hill, in Lisman-a place filled with family memories, laughter, music, and lifelong friendships. His life was rich with church, music, family, and friends, which remained at the center of everything he did. Survivors include his 2 daughters Eva Jane(Butch) Edwards of Clay, KY and Vicki(Ken) Rubenacker of Dixon, KY; a half-sister Rayma Bramschreiber of Owensboro, KY; 5 grandchildren Andrea(George) Wunderlich, Robbie Edwards, Paul(Sarah) Edwards, Alauna(Jon) Friskics and Brennan(Kelsey) McMillen; 8 great-grandchildren Tyler Wunderlich, Austin Wunderlich, Tori Davidson, Colten Edwards, Haley Edwards, Briley Edwards, Annsley Edwards and Clara Friskics; 8 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 7th, 2026 at 11am at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Minister/Great-grandson Tyler Wunderlich will officiate the service. Burial will be in Lisman Cemetery in Lisman, KY. Fort Campbell Honor Guard will provide Military rites at the graveside. Visitation will be from 4pm-7pm on Tuesday and from 10am until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to his devoted caregivers-Anna, Michelle, Marcy and Brookelyn-and to his hospice nurses, Sarah, Rea and Lawna for their compassion, kindness and loving care. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice 2410 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 42420 or Lisman Cemetery Fund c/o Clyde Burnett 451 Jim Villines Road Dixon, KY 42409. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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12/31/2025

Jo Ann Scales

Jo Ann Scales, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2025. Born on February 26, 1935 inDixon KY, she was the daughter of Noah Joe and Agnes Keller. She moved to Evansville with her then-husband Louis Brown in 1959, but her roots and heart were always in Dixon and Webster County. After raising her two sons she worked at Bristol Myers Squibb for years until retiring at age 70 and stayed very active until this past year. Her memory was unbelievably sharp until dementia slowly started taking it away over the last few years.However, her memory today is as sharp as ever as she joins her Mom, Dad and a host of relatives in Heaven. She will be missed by those still here – her sons Kenny Brown (Karen)and Danny Brown (Candy), six grandchildren - Kelley, Tracy, Jordan, Jillian, Cody and Shea -and numerous great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Friday January 2 from 3:00-5:00 at the Fireside Room at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway in Louisville, KY. Final visitation will be Saturday January 3 at 10:00 am in Dixon KY at Townsend Funeral Home, 140 US-41Afollowed at 11:00 am by the funeral service and final burial at Slover Cemetery in Dixon. Rev. Mack Gibson will officiate the service. Expressions of sympathy are your prayers and friendship. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

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