Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home, 9025 New Jackson Highway, Magnolia, KY (2026)

04/04/2026

Harold Waite Ard, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 84.

Harold was born on February 27, 1941, in rural Hart County, Kentucky to James Waite Ard and Mary Highbaugh Ard. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Hart County until the 2nd grade before attending Hart Memorial School. He was a member of Three Forks Bacon Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Hart County High in 1959, he attended the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University.

In 1962, he married Frances Taylor starting a bond that lasted until Fran’s death in 2024.

Soon after marrying Fran in 1962 Harold found a job at Nationwide Uniform moving sewing machinery into a new facility. He quickly proved to be a capable hand and worked his way into management. Harold worked in the apparel business for the next 33 years.

Harold’s career took him, Fran and their three sons across the country. They moved several times, spending many years in Ga***rd, MN; Schuylkill Haven, PA; Galion, OH; Tupelo, MS and Portland, OR. In 1992 they lived in Suez, Egypt where Harold started up a new factory. They made friends and deep connections wherever they went.

After retirement, Harold devoted much of his time and energy to the 12 step/recovery community. He hoped that by sharing his experiences with alcoholism he could help others with their struggles. Two months before his passing, Harold celebrated his fiftieth year of sobriety.

Harold is survived by his son Tony Ard (Lisa) of Portland, OR; his son Daniel Ard of Nashville, TN; his daughter-in-law Beth Brdlik of Portland, OR; his siblings Evelyn Garrison and Anna Dixon-Skidmore and grandchildren Holden, Molly, Riley, Veronica, Juliette, and Madeleine.

He was preceded in death by his wife Fran Ard; his son Jonathan Ard and his sister, Nellie Chelf.

A small family funeral service was held at Springer & Son in Aloha, OR on March 7.

Memorial services will be held at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia, KY at 12 noon (ET) on April 18. Graveside services will follow in Hammonsville Cemetery.

Memorial visitation begins at 11 a.m. (ET) Saturday at the funeral home.

03/28/2026

Donna Sue Shipp Wright, age 74, of Bardstown, passed away peacefully on March. 27, 2026 at Baptist Health Louisville.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, a cherished sister and aunt. Throughout her life Donna was deeply devoted to her family, who were always her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment.

Donna was born in 1951 to the Late Roscoe Shipp and Judell Turner Shipp. She spent part of her childhood in Louisville, where she attended Simple Elementary School. She later moved to Hart County and graduated from Hart Memorial High School, where she was honored as the school’s final valedictorian. Donna continued her education at Elizabethtown Community College and later Western Kentucky University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.

Above all else, Donna treasured her family. She took great pride in her daughter, Dr. Tessa (Wright) McCarthy and her husband, Marcus and found special joy in her grandson, Phineas McCarthy, who held a very special place in her heart.

In addition to her daughter and grandson, Donna is survived by her loving husband, Charles Stephen “Steve” Wright; her sister, Trina Turner and her husband, Steve; her niece, Natalie Turner-Keeley, and her son, Liam Keeley; her nephew, Clay Turner and his wife, Carol, and their children, Gabriel, Jude, and Sarah Kate; her nephew, Grant Turner and his wife, Casey and their children, Wyatt and Isabella. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

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

Donna’s life was a testament to love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her memory will remain a blessing and live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

03/26/2026

Kathy Ann Thompson, age 73, of Magnolia, was born May 23rd, 1952 and departed this Earth on March 25th, 2026, at her residence.

She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very early age. She was a very dedicated member of South Fork Baptist Church for many years. She was involved in many clubs including the Homemakers Club and women's groups and committees at church. She took part in multiple mission trips to better the communities and spread the word and love of God. She was a lover of music of all kinds. She attended many concerts and was very actively involved with the marching band when her children were in school. She was a loyal friend, a mother to all that loved her and a good, Southern, Christian woman. She devoted most of her time to her family and gave of herself every day. To know her was to love her.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Wilma Wilson and a sister, Paula Webb.

She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 40 years, Leonard Thompson; her two sons, Jonathan (Irene) Castleman of Mt. Washington and Jeffrey (Mikal) Castleman of Bardstown; a sister, Linda (Lena) Thompson of Vine Grove; two step-sons, Kevin Thompson of Hodgenville, Kelly (Donna) Thompson Elizabethtown, and two step-daughters, Michelle Evans of Radcliffe and Sherry Stillwell of Glasgow as well as six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Jonathan Carl officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery.

Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Hodgenville Gideon Camp, PO Box 25, Hodgenville, KY 42748 , Southfork Baptist Church Missions Teams, 4915 New Jackson Hwy, Hodgenville, KY 42748, a local homeless shelter or the Kentucky Music Educators Association, 1010 Brandy Ln Suite C, Richmond, KY 40475.

Donations can also be made at the funeral home.

03/21/2026

Patricia Jean “Pat” Belden, age 75, of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

A loving wife, mother and Nana to her grandchildren and great-granddaughter, she was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, retired from Communicare in Elizabethtown after 25 years of service and loved her flower gardens and crafting.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Charles, Sr. and Gladys Pearl Satterly Rhudy; two sisters, Lillie Mae Sharp and Barbara Spencer and two brothers, Russell and Ricky Rhudy.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank Belden; two sons, Matt Belden and Josh Belden; five grandchildren, Hayden Belden, Mallory (Kayden Miller) Belden, Blake (Whitney) Belden, Callie (Ian) Heaton and Branden Triplett; a great-granddaughter, Lucy Belden and two brothers, Charles (Sharon) Rhudy, Jr. and Ronald (Mary Ann) Rhudy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the church she loved, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, with Bro. Shannon McCubbins officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia is in charge of the arrangements.

03/20/2026

Alma Jean Warren, age 83, of Louisville, passed away, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her residence.

She was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church in Shepherdsville and had a passion for cooking and quilting.

Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Warren; a daughter, Angela Denise Warren; her parents, Marvin and Wyldean Thompson Beauchamp; two brothers, Harvey and Randy Beauchamp and a sister, Judy Wright.

She is survived by a son, Rick (Barbie) Warren of Mt. Washington; a sister, Rita (Denny) Hedgespeth of Campbellsville; two granddaughters, Whitney (Josh) Crocker and Heather (Tyler) Fryling and four great-grandchildren, Riley Kate Crocker, Mollie Kate Fryling, Gracie Mae Fryling and Macie Jane Fryling.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. (ET) Monday, March 23, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. James Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Green County Memory Gardens in Summersville.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. (ET) Sunday and after 10:30 a.m. (ET) Monday at the funeral home.

03/12/2026

Hannah Elaine Puckett, 30, of Louisville, KY – formerly of Linwood, KY, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
She was born in Louisville, KY on July 22, 1995, to Leigh Ann Puckett. A 2013 graduate of Hart County High School with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She attended Lindsey Wilson University on an academic and soccer scholarship. She later worked in pharmacy and healthcare.
To know Hannah was to love her, she was the greatest and most loyal friend to all whom had the privilege of knowing her. She was kind, caring, loving, brilliant, hilarious, the life of any party, and brightened up every room she walked into. She had the most radiant smile; she knew how to make anyone laugh and had the best sense of humor. She had the biggest heart and could always make your day better. She loved all animals, in particular her cats Parker, and Penelope – whom she shared with her partner. As well as her friends, family, music, the beach, and painting. She was always willing to go on an adventure, lend a hand, or provide support. She was also a faithful UK basketball and Alabama football fan, no matter the outcome. She was truly one of a kind, she was gold.
She is preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Flora and George Shelton.
Hannah is survived by her partner Maggie Spiegel – of Louisville, KY, her mother Leigh Ann Puckett – of Linwood, KY, her grandparents Doris and Arlen Puckett – of Linwood, KY, her twin sister Haleigh Meredith (Jerrett) – of Evansville, IN, her nephew Chandler Meredith – of Evansville, IN, her beloved nurse Andrea Smith-Burdette – of New Albany, IN, and many more family members and friends.
She was cremated. A private celebration of life for close friends and family will be held in her honor at a later date.
Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at https://dixon-rogers.com

03/06/2026

Judy Ann Genton Swihart, age 71, of Campbellsville, formerly of Mt. Sherman, passed away, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She loved gardening, baking, being out in nature, watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Hummingbirds and spending every summer at the lake.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mildred Gregory Genton and a brother, Gary Genton.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Swihart of Campbellsville; a daughter, Cole (Kaitlyn) Swihart of Louisville; two sisters, Wanda Raines of Louisville and Becky Moody of Texas; two brothers, Marc Genton of Greensburg and Ronnie (Kay) Genton of Lexington.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Joe Milby officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the 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.

02/03/2026

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.

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