Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home, 208 W Water Street, Hodgenville, KY (2026)

02/23/2026

Robert E. ‘Bob” Fisher, age 85, of Hodgenville, passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was a United States Airforce Veteran, where he was an aircraft mechanic and continued that career for 52 years with Continental Airlines and UPS, Bob enjoyed collecting antique tractors, was a former dairy farmer and a Catholic by faith.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Pascal and Bonnie June Ferguson Fisher and a sister, Nancy Fisher.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Fisher; a daughter, Kathleen (Steven) Sheely of Hodgenville; a son, Christopher Lee (Kerrie) Fisher of Florida; six grandchildren, Jonathan (Myranda Nyekan) Fisher, Elisabeth ( Jonathan Langenberg) Sheely, Cory Fisher, Lucas Fisher, Nicholas Fisher and Haleigh Pyle; a great-granddaughter, Joan Fisher and a brother, James Ray Fisher of Alabama.

A funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hodgenville with Fr. Peter Bucalo officiating. Cremation will follow.

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

Prayer services will be held approximately 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home

02/17/2026

Nicky Durham, age 82, of Hodgenville, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.

He graduated from the University of Kentucky, was a retired civil servant at Fort Knox, a member of the KY Cattlemans Association, a fan of University of Kentucky sports, enjoyed supporting the LaRue County Hawks, enjoyed spending time on the farm, following his grandchildren’s activities and swapping stories about his time in the Air Force.

Nicky was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Durham; his parents, Edward and Opal McAfee Durham and his son-in-law, Chris Shewmaker.

He is survived by his daughter, Deana Shewmaker of Lebanon; his son, Patrick (Jennifer) Durham of Hodgenville; a sister, Bo (Jack) Decker of Hodgenville; five grandchildren, Zachary Shewmaker, Marc Shewmaker, Payton Shewmaker, Thomas (Macy) Hoppes and Lucas Durham; a great granddaughter on the way and a sister-in-law, Diane (Eddie) Gardner.

Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Friday, February 20, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Greg Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday and after 9 A.M. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to LaRue County 4-H, P.O. Box 210, Hodgenville, KY, 42748

02/17/2026

Hugh Douglas “Doug” Stinson, age 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away on February 14, 2026, and went to be with the Lord.

He was born in Martin, Tennessee, on May 19, 1943, to Hugh and Sylvia Stinson. Doug was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethtown High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Darby. After his military service, he attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering in 1972. Doug retired from civil service at Ft. Knox where he worked as a project manager.

Doug was an intelligent, talented, and creative man. He designed and built two energy efficient homes. He enjoyed designing and building furniture and built several bedroom suites for his family, as well as many other pieces of furniture for them to enjoy, including cedar chests and a grandfather clock. He also designed and made several stained glass windows that his family and friends display in their homes. One of his favorite creations is a heart-shaped garden of daffodils as a reminder to his wife of how much he loves her.

He mostly loved being with his wife Kathy Stinson. She was his best friend and soulmate. In the last months of his life with his illness, everyone whom he met in the hospitals and assisted living facility, where he lived a short time, knew how much he loved his wife because he talked about her all the time. He also loved seeing and talking about his great-grandson William or “Sweet Willie” as he called him. William loved sharing his Poppy’s chocolate shakes and knew he could always get some just by smiling at his Poppy.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents Hugh and Sylvia Stinson.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Kathleen Stinson, a.k.a. the candy lady; a son Adran Stinson of Elizabethtown; a daughter and son-in-law Arlie and Tom Hamilton of Hodgenville; a granddaughter Keely Hamilton (Zeke Phelps) of Bonnieville; a great-grandson William Phelps; another great-grandson on the way; and one sister Anna Jaggers of North Carolina.

Doug and his family chose cremation and there will not be a service.

Donations can be given in his memory to WJCR World Changers in Upton, KY, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

02/16/2026

Leonard “Speedy” Akermon, age 85, of Hodgenville, passed away, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.

He was a proud graduate of the last class at Buffalo High School in 1958.

Speedy was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Adell Bernice Goff Akermon and a brother, Jerry Akermon.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Raikes Akermon; three children, Sheila Akermon (Steve) Haselwood, Shellie Akermon (Todd) Thompson and Leonard “Lyn” (Angela) Akermon, Jr.; seven grandchildren, Alana Haselwood, Ali (Toby) Loyall, Jackson Thompson, Morgan (Kendall) Roller, Alison Akermon, Alyssa Akermon and Ethan (Callie) Kirkpartick and three great-grandchildren, Tucker Loyall, Lacey Loyall and Dallas Kirkpatrick.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Rev. Jonathan Carl officiating. Burial will follow in Buffalo Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Ln, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205 or online at www.
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02/09/2026

Chad Alan Heath, age 48, of Sonora, passed away, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He loved fishing, watching the Atlanta Falcons, WWE, making new inventions at the house and was an avid baseball fan which resulted in his travels to many places and becoming a part of “the peanut gallery”.

Chad was preceded in death by his father, Carl Leon Heath and his beloved dog, Blitz Kane.

He is survived by a daughter, Kayla Heath; a son, Derek Heath; his mother, Vivian Heath; a sister, Carla (Mike) Graham; a niece, Carlie Graham; a nephew, Heath (Abrigail) Graham as well as numerous other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Ronnie Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

02/05/2026

Rex Dale Floyd, age 65, of Upton, passed away, Saturday, January 31,2026, at his residence. Born on March 24, 1960, in White Mills, to the late Ona and Clyde Floyd. He spent his life rooted in the values of hard work, kindness, and genuine connection with others.

He was a skilled blacksmith, horse trainer, and truck driver; he had a natural talent for just about anything, those who knew him closest in the horse industry said he could beat out a pair of horse shoes unlike anyone else. Rex was most famously known for his lifelong devotion to the horse industry. Horses were not just his work; they were his passion. He had a natural way with them, marked by patience, understanding and respect that could not be taught. Rex also deeply loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Just as deeply as he loved horses, Rex loved people. He had a warm presence and a way of making others feel welcome and valued. Whether through a conversation, a laugh, or a helping hand, Rex left an impression of joy, kindness, and genuine love on everyone he encountered. His generosity of spirit and easygoing nature made him someone people gravitated toward and remembered fondly.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Ona and Clyde Floyd; Brothers, Mickey and Joey Skees and a sister, Bonnie Skees.

He is survived by his Wife, Lorrie Floyd; his children, Shelby (Holly) Floyd, Heather (Cliff) Blevins, Ashley (David) Walters, Jodi (John) Warner, Hope (Josh) Puckett, and Julie (Nate) Merrill; brothers, Gary (Turetta) Skees, Justin Skees, Johnny Wayne Skees, Jerry Skees, Jason (Melissa) Skees all of White Mills, and Donnie (Mary Ann) Skees of Sonora; Sisters, Diane Fields of Clarkson, Belinda (Ronnie) Knight of Elizabethtown, Pam Skees of Elizabethtown, Barbara (Jamie) Saddler of Big Clifty and Jamie Skees of White Mills; several grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rex will be remembered for his loving and generous spirit, his deep love for horses and the outdoors, and the lasting joy and love he shared with all who had the privilege of knowing him

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville. with Bro. Doug Sanders officiating.

Memorial visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and continue after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

02/01/2026

Rex Dale Floyd, age 65, of Upton, passed away, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending.

Bennett-Bertram Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

01/29/2026

John Logan Cecil, age 62, of Campbellsville, formerly of Hodgenville, passed away, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was a resident of Sunrise Manor Nursing Home, an avid golfer and bowler, he loved the University of Kentucky Wildcats and worked for Don Franklin Dealership in Campbellsville for many years.

Logan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Calvin and Allie Thompson and his paternal grandparent, William and Alice Cecil.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Peggy Cecil; two brothers, Pat (Rachel) Cecil of Buffalo and Eric Cecil Catherine of Hodgenville; his longtime companion, Jennifer Johnson; four nieces and nephews, Catherine Cecil, Josh Cecil, Brandon Cecil and Allie Cecil; a great-niece and great-nephew, Abby Cecil and Jaxson Cecil and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Fr. Peter Bucalo officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joachim Cemetery near White City.

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

Special thanks to all the staff at Sunrise Manor for the care they gave and the staff at Don Franklin who all were so good to him.

01/23/2026

Bobby Morris, age 67, of Hodgenville, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin.
Farming was Bobby’s life. He loved his cows and calves, especially Holsteins, raising to***co, watching the stockyards and cattle auctions, being outside with his tractors and especially his John Deere Gator, his farm and farm life.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Morris.
He is survived by his special friends and caregivers, Peggy Reeves and Betty Reeves; three aunts, Dorothy Hyde, Marcel McCutchen both of Goshen and Mary Nunn of Louisville; two uncles, Bill (Myrtle) Grimes and Tom (Linda) Grimes both of Campbellsville as well as many friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Danny Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

01/22/2026

Sheila Bell Ake, age, 70, of Buffalo, passed away, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her residence.

She retired from Nationwide Uniform Company and was a big fan of Elvis.

Shelia was preceded in death by husband, Wendell Gene “Blackie” Ake and her parents, Calvin and Geneva Ward Bell.

She is survived by a daughter, Shelly Ake of Buffalo; two sons, Wendell Gene Ake Jr. of Buffalo and Travis Ake of Taylorsville; three sisters, Becky (Freddie) Hutcherson, Libbie (Donnie) Engle and Lisa (P.J.) Spalding all of Buffalo; five grandchildren, Trevor Ake, Trenton Ake, Kelly Ake, Hunter Dye and Autum Dye; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Ake, Wrenleigh Ake and Zurilynn Duvall.

Funeral services will be help 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville, Bro. Merrill Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in Mt. Tabor Church Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers donations to the family can be made at the funeral home.

01/21/2026

*DUE TO THE INCOMING WEATHER THE DATES AND TIMES HAVE CHANGED FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Veronica “Punkin” Carr, age 78, of Hodgenville, passed away, Monday, January 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She was a retired nurse, liked to cook and spent the last 20 years focusing on her grandchildren.

Veronica “Punkin” was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Carr Jr. and her parents, Roy Herman and Thelma Lee Skaggs.

She is survived by her son, Kelly (Emily) Burks; two grandchildren, Sean Kelly Burks, Jillian Eve Burks; a brother, Steve (Gwen) Skaggs; two nieces, Shelley (Tom) Skaggs Reynolds, Casie (Austin) Skaggs Blankenbeckler; two great nieces, Georgia Reynolds, Francis Blankenbeckler; a great nephew, Bobby Hicks Blankenbeckler and many close cousins.

She was cremated and the family will hold a memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Corinth Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Maggard officiating.

Memorial visitation begins at 2:30 p.m. at the church.

Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

01/19/2026

Emogene Hodges Gardner, age 95, of Hodgenville, passed away, Monday, January 19, 2026, at Helmwood Healthcare Center in Elizabethtown.

She was very active and social and had a love for traveling, visiting all 50 states and numerous countries, she was a member of Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church, serving as a deacon’s wife, Sunday school teacher, church secretary, and orphan home representative all for many years; Emogene was also very active in her community, serving as a volunteer for Sunrise Manor Nursing Home Red Coats, the American Cancer Society, South Fork Homemakers, Young at Heart, Share and Care Group and many others. She and her husband, Ruben were members of Falls City Antique Car Club for many years. There aren’t enough words to describe her love for life, family, travel and being social. She was our go-go girl and social butterfly wrapped in one.

Emogene was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ruben Gardner, her parents, Wilburn and Carrie Hodges; two sisters, Alva Humes and Mellie Morris; two brothers, Wilburn Jr. and Elmer Hodges and a grandson, Johnny Ray Gardner.

She is survived by, her children, Ruben “Butch” (Jeanette) Gardner of Elizabethtown, Sandra (David) Craddock of Bagdad and Mechel Gardner of Sonora; grandchildren, Darrin Gardner, Nathan (Crystal) Gardner, Chris Craddock, Phillip (Calista) Craddock, Jessica (Cody) Grant, Joe (Fawn) Stults, Matt Stults and Sarah Stults; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; a host of other family members not mentioned that she loved dearly.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 23, at Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church with Bro. Tom Downey and Bro. David Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.

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