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10/25/2026

Georgia Mae Peace, age 93, of Magnolia, passed away, peacefully, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She was born in Hart County, two miles south of Magnolia on December 29, 1932, to Chester Allen Shipp and Frances Irene Hodges Shipp. Georgia married John L. “Jackie” Peace on March 14, 1953. They were married over 60 years.

She was a member of Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Georgia began her working career for the DOD at Ft. Knox and later worked for the USDA (ASCS Office) from which she retired. She also worked for the LaRue County Extension Office.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Herbert E. Peace and Bobby G. Peace; three sisters-in-law, Clotilde “Teal” Puckett, Mary Edith Peace and Doris A. Shipp.

She is survived by her son, Terry (Angela) Peace of Magnolia; a brother, Leonard R. Shipp of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Wanda F. Peace and several nephews as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Anthony Harris officiating. Burial will follow next to her husband in the Magnolia Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers or planting in memory trees please make donations to Gideons International which can be made at the funeral home.

09/23/2026

Gerald D. Gardner, age 89, of Hodgenville, passed away, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Helmwood Health Care in Elizabethtown.

Gerald is best remembered for being a Separate Baptist Church Minister, pastoring churches in this area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Creed and Vadie Carter Gardner; two sisters, Alene Clopton and Frances Powell and three brothers, C.J., Arnold and Leroy Gardner.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margie Skaggs Gardner; a son, Gary Dean (Neysa) Gardner of Hodgenville and two grandchildren, Augusta and Avery Allen Gardner.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, at Red Hill Cemetery in Hodgenville with Bro. Roger Pepper officiating.

Arrangements by Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.

09/22/2026

Mason Leigh Pottinger, age 35, of Magnolia, passed away, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence.

He Loved his animals, especially his dogs, cats and cows as well as mud racing and four wheeling.

Mason was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Pottinger and his grandfathers, Herman Pottinger and Carl Bibb.

He is survived by his father, Randall “Randy” Pottinger; his grandmother, Eula Pottinger; an aunt, Sharon (C.J.) Whitman; an uncle, Danny Bibb as well as numerous cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 26, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Thomas Metcalf officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery alongside his mother.

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

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations that can be made to Arthritis Foundation at the funeral home or by mail, 1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309 in honor of his late mother Julia Pottinger.

09/15/2026

Don Ray Davis, Sr., age 71, of Hodgenville, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 17, 1955; Don attended DuPont Manual High School, and he eventually received his GED. In the summer of 1985 Don and Debbie moved from the city life of Louisville to Don’s parents’ farm on the Hart/Green County line where they lived for the next eleven years. In the summer of 1996 Don and Debbie purchased five acres of land in LaRue County and have been living there as residents ever since.

In the late 1990’s Don pursued higher education as he graduated from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College with his HVAC degree and certification. His degree led him to a job with the State of Kentucky as a State HVAC Inspector beginning in 2000 and he eventually retired in 2017. Don took pride in his job as he oversaw several counties making sure things were always to code. When Don pulled up to a job site, the contractors were either happy to talk, or Don was happy to provide guidance, advice and correction.

Don was one that believed in the art of open communication. No matter where he went, he either found someone to speak to in person, or he had two cell phones, one for work and one for personal use. Don never met a stranger, and his door or phone was always open if someone needed or wanted to talk. Don enjoyed growing a garden, working on cars, fishing, engaging in political discussions, and spending time with his favorite dog, Bo. Don loved his family as he and Debbie celebrated fifty-one years of marriage, and he found great joy in supporting and cheering on his three grandsons as many people came to know him as Papa Don. Don was a faithful member and support of Cecilia Baptist Church, and he loved to provide his church family with vegetables from his garden.

He was a fighter as he battled heart disease over the last ten years of his life, but he never quit. He left a legacy of hard work, dedication, loving and supporting his family, while setting the example of open communication.

Don preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Leslie and Elizabeth Rebecca Wilkinson Davis; a brother-in-law, Ray Shoemaker and a niece, Melissa Hunter Whittemore.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Davis; a son, Donnie (Teleana) Davis, Jr.; two sisters, Donna (Allen) Hunter and Carolyn Shoemaker; three grandsons, Noah (Madison) Davis, Caden Davis and Madden Davis; two nephews, Dale (Alana) Hunter and Kevin (Emily) Shoemaker and two nieces, April Wells and Michelle (Jason) Nolan.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. (ET) Friday, September 18, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Roger Pepper officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. (ET) Thursday and after 9 a.m. (ET) Friday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions toward funeral expenses.

09/14/2026

Alton “Buddy” Cordell Milby, age 89, of Magnolia, passed away, Monday, September 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin.

He was an Army veteran, a member and trustee of Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church, a life-long carpenter and farmer. He was very proud to tell folks that he worked with his father for many years.

Buddy was preceded in death by his step-son, Greg Lowe; parents, Lonza and Lettie McCubbin Milby; an infant brother, Ed Lee Milby; a sister, Anna Lou Vance and a brother, James Milby.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva Milby; his daughter, Lekecia (Tony Walters) McDowell of Rowletts; two step-sons, Randy (Jane) Benningfield of Bowling Green and Faron (Terry) Benningfield of Magnolia; a brother, Billy (Helen) Milby of Magnolia; two sisters, Mazie Ford and Joyce (Gary) Reynolds all of Magnolia; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Roger Pepper officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

09/10/2026

Ronald Reynolds, age 71, of Magnolia, passed away, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin.

He was a lifelong farmer, a member of the Hart County Farm Bureau Board where he served as president for many years and a member of Buffalo Baptist Church.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, William and Delores Jean Ragland Reynolds; a granddaughter, Robin Wilson Rutledge and a sister, Delinda Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doneva Propes Reynolds; a daughter, Ronda (AJ) Wilson; two sons, Tommy (Hope) Reynolds and Ethan (Kaitlyn) Reynolds all of Magnolia; two grandchildren, Carlee Wilson and Madden Reynolds two brothers, Donald Reynolds and Tony (Joann) Reynolds all of Magnolia.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. (ET) Monday, September 14, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home, Bro. Scott Coats officiating. Burial will follow in Jaggers Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. (ET) Sunday and after 9 a.m. (ET) Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Hart County High School FFA Alumni and can be made at the funeral home.

09/10/2026

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09/09/2026

Tickle Hambright Ragland, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

She was a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and after accepting Christ at an early age she became a member of the Whosoever Will CP Church. While a youth leader there, she attended National Youth Camp where she met her future husband, Howard Ragland from Kentucky. After Howard served his time in the US Army, they married in 1956, made their home on Shady Rest Farm in Magnolia and celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on December 29, 2025.

Tickle was an active member of the Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 69 years, where she taught Sunday School, was a youth leader and played piano for over 50 years. She was a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary for 50 years where she served as leader of the Auxiliary work in the Elizabethtown and Hodgenville camps, served the state Auxiliary as president and secretary/treasurer and enjoyed giving Gideon Bibles to others. Tickle was a leader for the Sunrise Manor Volunteers (Red Coats) at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home for many years, was the LaRue County Fair “Mother of the Year” in 1998. She and Howard also collected used wheelchairs, crutches, etc. to be repaired and given to handicapped people in other countries and loved to show hospitality, their guestbook was signed by missionaries and other Christian workers from 28 different countries. Her greatest joy in life was helping others and loving her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jessie Hambright; two sisters, June and Inez and three brothers, Lee, Johnny and Max.

Tickle is survived by her husband, Howard Ragland; two children, Darlene (Larry) LaPlue and David (Debbie) Ragland; a sister, Elizabeth Ann McCoy and was blessed with nine grandchildren, Lawrence (Tori) LaPlue, Caleb (Leanne) Ragland, Jessie Evans, Bethel (Glade) Smith, Lee Anne LaPlue, Josh (Lauren) Ragland, Caroline (Nich) LaPlue-Krauss, Gideon (Suzanne) Ragland and Crystal LaPlue and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am (ET) Saturday, September 12, at Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Richard Harrison and Dr. John Greever officiating. Burial to follow in Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Tim McGuire officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm (ET) Friday at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia and after 9 am (ET), Saturday at the church.

Donations in Tickle’s memory are encouraged to Gideons International, PO Box 25, Hodgenville, KY 42748; Magnolia Cemetery, PO Box 36, Magnolia, KY 42757 or Hosparus of Central KY, PO Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702 or may be made at the funeral home.

The family wants to extend a special thank you to Hosparus, Caretenders and all the special caregivers who have helped care for Tickle.

09/03/2026

Donna Ellen Caven Atherton, age 76, of Magnolia, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her residence.

She was retired from the LaRue County Health Department and a member of Mount Zion Separate Baptist Church.

It was always a joke between her and her siblings even though her name was Donna Ellen when she and her siblings were young and would have argument they would call her Donna Helen. Also, when she and Phillip would go grocery shopping Donna would always try to move her cart out of the way of the other shoppers, they would respond, “thank you” then Donna would respond, “I will send you a bill”.

She was preceded by her parents, Omer and Vivian Gibson Caven.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Phillip Atherton; two sisters, Gayle Jackson of Magnolia and Joslyn Hawkins of Alabama; a brother, Randy (Charlotte) Caven of Magnolia; several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Randy Caven, Colleen Morrison, Joan Webb and Regina Berry for all the help they provided.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 6, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. James Crim and Bro. Shannon McCubbins officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

08/24/2026

Marvin Earl Goldsmith, age 65, of Hodgenville passed away, Monday, August 24, 2026, at his residence.

He was a member of Salem Christian Church and a retired farmer and hardwood flooring contractor.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Goble Goldsmith and Lucille Childress Goldsmith; a sister, Cassie Dye and a brother, Rodney Goldsmith.

He is survived by a son, Travin Goldsmith of Magnolia; two sisters, Dianne Goldsmith of Munfordville and Freda Goldsmith of Hodgenville; a special friend, Tracey Bowen; a special aunt, Donna Sweet; several nieces and nephews including a special niece and nephew, Elizabeth Peace and Bryan Peace.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 28, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia, Bro. Sid Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Hammonsville Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the American Cancer Society and can be made at the funeral home.

Marvin’s pallbearers include, Mike Cottrell, Chad Dever, Michael Childress, Jeffery Childress, Tommy Heath and Gary Routt.

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Magnolia, KY
42757

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