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

06/08/2026

Connie Chaudoin Wilson, age 65, of Hodgenville, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She was a former employee for the Cabinet of Health and Family Services in Elizabethtown; adored her grandchildren and her beloved dog, Harley, loved gardening and crafting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Lee and Lovern Underwood Chaudoin; two brothers, Donnie and Ronnie Chaudoin and a sister-in-law, Ruth Chaudoin.

Connie is survived by her husband, William A. “Billy” Wilson; a daughter, Laura (Robert) Selman of Hodgenville; a son, Michael Wilson of Louisville; two grandchildren, Noah and Kyleigh Selman; two sisters, Vickie (Ernie) West and Debbie (Donnie) Pack all of Hodgenville.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Ben Benningfield officiating. Cremation will follow.

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

05/30/2026

Margaret Ann Allen Whitlock went home to be with the Lord after 86 years of faithful service to her family, community, church and Savior. She was a well-respected leader in Jericho, Whitlock Holler and the Asa Whitlock branch of the Whitlock Family Tree.

During her 86 years Margaret raised four sons; Ricky, Ronald, Billy and Barry and her youngest brother, Larry Allen. She also contributed to the rearing of her eleven grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews who romped Whitlock holler for the last 70 years. She took care of the elderly in the now defunct community of Jericho and spent many years checking in on them daily. Margaret was a matriarch in every sense of the word.

Margaret was born just after the Great Depression and into a family built on love and perseverance, traits Margret carried with her for the rest of her natural life. Her mother Catherine Allen went to be with the Lord when Margaret was just 14, leaving her to be the primary maternal figure for her 4 brothers just as she entered her formative years. She was a story book picture of a farmer’s wife, spending long days in the to***co patch and hay field, followed by preparing a full dinner for her family before going back to feed livestock and then finishing her days homemaking. She quietly commanded respect from anyone who got to know her.

Margaret was known throughout Larue County for her clear blue eyes, fresh squeezed lemonade, homemade cornbread and pies and countless special requests from her children and grandchildren. She led a simple life, but she was very bright and left joy with everyone she met. Her family meant more to her than anything, but her community and church family came in a close second. While the family mourns her Earthly body, their hope is found in the fact that she now sits in the company of the Father.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruel and Catherine Druien Allen; three brothers, Harold, Gussie and Charles Allen and a granddaughter, Jennifer.

Maragret is survived by her husband, Asa Whitlock; four sons, Ricky (Deborah) Whitlock, Ronald Whitlock, Billy (Rhonda) Whitlock and Barry (Melanie) Whitlock, all of Hodgenville; a brother, Larry (Sharon) Allen of Hodgenville; ten grandchildren, Eli, Ellen, Ethan, Blake, Valerie, Lyndsay, Angelia, Ryan, Jared and Katherine and 11 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Lyndsey, Elijah, Hadley, Emma, Millie, Amelia, Charlotte, Teddy, Asa and Tate.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with her son, Billy Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A pot-luck luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Wesley Meadows United Methodist Church and may be made at the funeral home.

05/28/2026

Phyllis Bien Puckett, age 81, of Magnolia, passed away, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She taught for 28 years mainly at Magnolia Elementary School, was a member of South Fork Baptist Church, and was an avid reader all her life.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Puckett; her parents, Jessie and Virginia “Ellen” Price Bien and her son in law, David Lee.

She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Lee of Magnolia; a son, Robert (Terri) Goode of Shepherdsville; three grandchildren, Steven (Ashley) Dye, Sydney Lee, Hayden Lee and four great grandchildren, Elizabeth Dye, Makayla Dye, Paisley McCoy and Ryker Dye.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Jonathan Carl officiating. She will be buried alongside her husband in South Fork Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 31 and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

05/21/2026

Foster Ray Edwards

07/08/1955 - 05/21/2026

Foster Ray Edwards was born Friday, July 8th, 1955 and went home peacefully to our lord on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 with loved ones at his side. He was born to Raymond Winfield Edwards and Alice Marie Wise, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Marion County, KY. Foster grew up in and spent the majority of his life in and around the LaRue County area. He always loved to work on vehicles and was an all around handyman to many of the farmers and tradesmen in the area.

As a young man, Foster loved riding motorcycles and horses. He always enjoyed going to stock car races, watching good movies and listening to music. Most of all, he loved his children and grandbabies. He always called himself a “proud pap”.

Foster is preceded in death by both of his parents, and a brother, Cecil Morris Dobson.

He is survived by three children: Larry Edwards (Brittany), of Horse Cave, KY; Katelyn Creason (Freddie), of Hodgenville, KY; Katrina Harmon (Michael), of Mt. Sherman, KY; three brothers: Joe Taylor (Dava) of Buffalo, KY; Jimmy Butler (Lori) of Edmonton, KY; William Marcum (Lisa) of Radcliff, KY; 3 sisters: Jane Pettit (Greg) of Summersville, KY; Betty Cohran of Hodgenville, KY; Cathy Allen (Larry) of Hillview, KY; and 4 grandkids: Joseph and Bailey Edwards, and Emily and Hailey Harmon.

A private ceremony will be held for the immediate family only, with cremation to follow.

Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home is assisting the family.

05/18/2026

Brenda Sue Smith, age 76, of Hodgenville, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence.

She work as an LPN for many years and then a bookkeeper for Bob Smith and Son Construction.

Brenda was preceded in death by a son, Brad Smith and her parents, James and Virginia Dempsey Clark.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Smith; a daughter, Beth (Brooks) Cottrill of Hodgenville; three grandchildren, Brennan Cottrill, Amber Smith, and Scotty Smith; a sister, Becky (Perry) Rodocker of Arizona; and a brother, Ray Clark of Utah.

Brenda will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

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

05/18/2026

Bonnie Lee Lord, age 76, of Hodgenville, passed away, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence.

She was a retired Civil Servant at Ft. Knox after 25 years of service, was a softball Nana, enjoyed spending time at the pool with her family and being in the sun.

Bonnie was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Lord; her parents, John Kenneth Brindley and Peggy Nelson Brindley and a sister, Laura Brindley.

She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Lord; two daughters, Susan (Chris) Greenleaf of Hodgenville and Leah Simonelli of Florida; four grandchildren, Brandon Simonelli, Devinne Logsdon, Anthony Simonelli and Cayce Foster; two great-grandchildren, Brynlee Campbell, Rosalie Pierce and one on the way and a sister, Nancy (Toni) Brindley of Ohio

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.

05/13/2026

Glenda Mae McDonald Burba, age 83, of Hodgenville, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

An active hairdresser for 64 years, Glenda always said she never worked a day in her life because she loved what she did. A graduate of LaRue County High School and Helman’s Beauty School, she was a member of South Fork Baptist Church where she sang in the Senior Choir and was voted LaRue County Mother of the Year in 1979.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Martha Bernice Sturgeon McDonald; a granddaughter, Olivia Simpson; a sister, Jane Clark; a brother, Joe McDonald; a sister-in-law, Norma Jean McDonald and a brother-in-law, June Clark.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Tom Burba; three daughters, Julia Ann (David) Humphries of Hodgenville, Tonya Dee (Russell) Simpson of Bowling Green and Kenda Jane (Geoff) Fritz of Bardstown; six granddaughters, Alexandria Simpson, Lily Simpson, Rachel Humphries, Emily Humphries, Madison Fritz and Kenleigh Fritz; a brother, Wesley McDonald of Hodgenville and a sister-in-law, Pam McDonald.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Rev. Jonathan Carl officiating. Burial will follow in Buffalo Cemetery.

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

05/11/2026

It is with much love that we celebrate the life of Leland Thurman also known as Cat Daddy and Daddy Rich, who left us on May 4, 2026, just shy of his 101st birthday. Leland passed away peacefully, after courageously battling a lengthy illness. Born on May 15, 1925 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Leland was a beacon of kindness, strength, and love to all who knew him. His sunny personality and sense of humor was always a bright spot to anyone’s day.

Leland was the cherished son of the late Mayme L. Thurman and William M. Hawker. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Oliver “Pud” Thurman, his son, Harold “Dino” Thurman, and his beloved daughters, JoAnn Thomas and Saundra Woodard and his Goddaughter, Pam Handley.

On September 5, 2008, Leland married the love of his life and his best friend, Tracy. Their union was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Leland’s family was his pride and joy; he is survived by his devoted wife Tracy, his son, Leland E. “Eugene” Thurman, his son, Tim Warren, his daughter, Debbie Thomas and his cherished godchildren, Ron Cox and Olivia Cox-Mitchell. He was the proud grandfather to 22 grandchildren and an adoring great-grandfather to 31 great-grandchildren.

A proud patriot, Leland honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His time in service was marked by dedication and friendship, values he carried throughout his life.

Leland was an avid hunter and fisherman and a devoted fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals. Beyond his personal passions, Leland was a steadfast pillar in his community. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior as a young man and was an active member of the Lane Lincoln CME Church until his health no longer permitted him to attend. His kindness extended far beyond his family; he was a treasured friend to many, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he met. His memory will be cherished by a wide circle of family, friends, and a community who loved him dearly, including numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate Leland's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 404 S. Lincoln Blvd. Hodgenville, Bro. Kenny Carter officiating. Burial with Navy military honors will follow in Hubbard Cemetery.

Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rest in peace, dear Leland; your legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know you.

05/07/2026

Sylvia Kessler, age 89, of Hodgenville, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Tender Touch Heart and Home in Elizabethtown.

She was a member of South Fork Baptist Church, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved sewing, gardening and especially her pets.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Kessler; her parents, Leebert and Lina Edgington Martin; two sisters, Marita Wood and Jeannie Talley and a granddaughter, Amber Dawn Howard.

She is survived by four daughters, Lina Wallace of Hillview, Karen (Mark) Walker of Virginia, Lisa (Steve) Howard of Brooks and Nancy (Ed) Lane of Hodgenville; seven grandchildren, Kim Woosley, Kristin Cook, Adam Cook, Shelbie Howard, Savannah Howard, Mason Lane and Amaris Lane; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and a sister, Beckie Larson of Washington.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Jonathan Carl officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

04/22/2026

Big Blue Nation, has another cheerleader in heaven cheering on the Cats. Barry Allen Hines, a forever UK basketball fan, passed away on April 18th, in Plano, Texas surrounded by his family. Barry was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky and lived his early life in Magnolia with his brother Tommy Hines attending Magnolia Elementary School and LaRue County High School where he participated in the marching band and jazz quartet.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Thomas Hines and mother, Helen Peace Hines. Barry attended Western Kentucky University where he met the love of his life for over 60 years, Carlette Davenport. They were married in Greenville, Kentucky in November, 1968. Upon graduating with a BS in business, Barry and Carlette moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where they started a family in 1972 with the birth of their son Christopher and daughter Jennifer in 1975. Jennifer passed away after a challenging battle with Leukemia in 1982. Barry held different positions in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas before moving to Jackson Mississippi where he worked at Clorox International as a Production/Warehouse supervisor until retiring in 2010.

Family was always his primary focus, "Don't mess with my family, my food, or my money", and they moved from Jackson to Katy Texas and later Edmond Oklahoma to be closer to Chris, daughter-in-law Amy, and their three kids Mason, Carter and Maddie. "Pop" and "Gram" always inseparable, attended all the various school and sporting events where they both spent their time in support of their grandkids. Barry, always the agriculturalist, loved spending time in the yard planting various trees and bushes or just piddlin'.

My father was a very loving man, always the smartest man I knew, and could fix most anything mechanical, at least that is what he told me. The consummate weatherman, he talked to his brother Tommy daily about the weather, their grandkids, and the UK basketball team, "Calipari needed to go". Dad loved my family, but his partner in crime was my mom. She kept him straight with three little words, "Barry that's enough" and he would give that little all knowing giggle that we will miss with all our hearts.

Dad's faith was a steady and enduring presence throughout his life. He possessed a deep understanding of the Bible and knew God. Yet, it was often the quiet, beautiful moments in nature that brought his beliefs to life. One early morning, as the sky was lit with brilliant shades of pink and rose and the sun began to peak above the horizon, he looked at me and said, "This is the God that I know."

The family will have a private graveside service at Red Hill Cemetery in Hodgenville.

Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a childhood cancer research organization in memory, or use the QR code below to contribute to Children's of Mississippi Center for Cancer

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