Wilgus “Dickie” Edwards, age 85, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his residence in Booneville KY.
Dickie was born in the Pebworth Community of Owsley County, KY on May 28, 1940, a son of the late Edward Ashley and Emma Lee (Kendrick) Harvey. He was a highly respected farmer and Rocky Mountain Horse breeder of Owsley County his entire life. He is a former chairman of the Owsley County Farm Bureau board, and the Owsley County Soil Conservation district. Before farming full-time he was a Greyhound bus driver in Lexington, KY. He was well known for his tobacco, registered Angus cattle, and field crop production. His advice was passed along to other farmers in the community, and the University of Kentucky Agriculture Department. In the early 1990’s along with his wife, Maria, they started their adventure in the Rocky Mountain Horse industry. They became very successful breeders and Ambassadors for the breed, raising Grand Champion horses, showing and shipping them around the world and the US for others to enjoy the Rocky Mountain Horse. He was a member of the Elk Lick Missionary Baptist Church in Booneville, KY.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years; Maria (Hamilton) Edwards, 2 sons; Mark (Susan) Edwards, of Booneville, KY, David (Elizabeth) Edwards of Beattyville, KY 1 daughter; Anita (Tom) Brandner of Hamilton, OH. 2 grandchildren; Ashley Edwards and Kasey Fields, 6 great grandchildren; Major, Conor, Addison, Wyatt, Caroline, and Colton, along with many other loving family members and friends.
Dickie was preceded in death by his parents; and 1 sister; Katherine Roberts.
Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026, with Pastor Rob Morgan and Pastor Andy Call officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Dickie will be laid to rest in the Harvey section of the Brandenburg Cemetery in Booneville, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Brittany Bobrowski of Mountain Comprehensive for his care over the last couple of years and to Hospice Care Plus. In lieu of flowers the family ask for you to donate to Hospice Care Plus, 350 Isaacs Lane, Richmond, KY 40475.
