Dwight Eldon Chaney

Dwight Eldon Chaney, 75, of Henderson, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Lucy Smith King Care Center.

He was born in Hopkinsville on November 17, 1950 to Herbert and Izetta (Farmer) Chaney.

Dwight worked as an insurance agent with Transamerica and was a member of Henderson’s First Baptist Church and the Jaycees. He loved UK sports and Henderson County football and spent his time working in the yard, barbecuing, and playing the guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Chaney; three children, Brandon Ross (Katrina) Chaney of Springfield, VA, Dustin Eli (Cynthia) Chaney of Henderson, and Winston Drew Chaney of Henderson; three grandchildren, Miles Zachary Chaney, Kylie (Eli) Chinn, and Ellie Marie Chaney; one great grandchild, Gentry Pate Chinn; brother, Warren Chaney of Friendswood, TX; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 9 at Henderson’s First Baptist with Bro. Kenny Noblett officiating.

Visitation will be at the church Friday, January 9 from 10 a.m. until service time.

Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to St. Anthony’s Hospice.