Roger Dobson

Roger Dobson obituary, Chaplin, KY

Roger Dobson

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Roger Dobson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Bardstown on Mar. 11, 2026.
Roger Dobson, 83, of New Haven passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, peacefully at his home. He was born January 26, 1943, in Greensburg to the late Otis Dobson and Sybil Webster. Roger retired from Kroger and was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved watching the birds from his window.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Charlotte Hess Dobson, two daughters, Cindy (Mark) Mercer of Sorrento, FL, Millie Holt of Bloomfield, three grandchildren, Shae (Blake) McCowan of Georgetown, Megan Mercer-Miles of Bardstown, Andrew Mercer of New Haven, several great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Roger Dobson will be 10:00am, Friday, March 13, 2026, at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home, Dr. Phil Yuhas officiating. Interment will be in Highview Cemetery in Chaplin. Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 4:00pm- 8:00pm. Additional visitation will be after 8:30 am Friday until time of service. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mar

13

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10:00 a.m.

Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home and Cremation Services

1475 New Shepherdsville Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004

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