Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home, 208 W Water Street, Hodgenville, KY (2025)

11/20/2025

Geneva Clark Viers, age 94, of Hodgenville, passed away, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home.

She was a member of Friendship No.2 Baptist Church and retired from Nationwide Uniform Company.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Viers; a son, Carl Viers; her parents Paul and Helen Bayne Clark and a sister, Zelma Potts.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Cooper of Hodgenville; a son, Dennis (Connie) Viers of Hodgenville; a brother, LeRoy (Bonni) Clark of Hodgenville; two sisters, Doris Jones and Betty Allen both of Hodgenville; seven grandchildren, Valerie Viers, Andrew Viers, Stefanie Polin, Amy Viers, Kimberly Viers, Eric McCorkle and Sarah Cooper, 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home, Bro. Steward Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in Friendship No.2 Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Friendship No.2 Baptist Church Cemetery and can be made at the funeral home.

11/18/2025

Gilda Benningfield Hatcher, age 72, departed this life Monday, November 17, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin.

She was a retired respiratory therapist. She cared for her patients and was a lover of animals, especially dogs and horses. Gilda was known to make sure all pets were over fed. In retirement she enjoyed having a doggy daycare. She was a Christian by faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Louise Allen Benningfield; a sister, Regena Cox; two brothers-in-law, Rob Foster and Kenny Cox.

Gilda is survived by a daughter, Chellie (Bryan) LaFollette; a grandson, Gabe LaFollette; a sister, Rheta Foster; a brother, Gary Benningfield; two nephews, Greg Shipp and Robbie (Caren) Foster; two great nephews, a great niece, a special friend, Mickey Tedder and her two doggies, Tibby and Thelma Lou.

Gilda was cremated and no services are schedule at this time.

11/14/2025

Ronald William Durfee, age 66, of Hodgenville, Kentucky, joined his wife Sandy in eternal rest on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025.

He was born in Tiverton, Rhode Island on September 26, 1959, to the late Kenneth & Helen (Kimball) Durfee.

Ron was a proud retired Cavalry Scout, Combat Engineer, & Motor Transport Operator for the United States Army. He was employed for many years as the Director of Improvements at NSU Corporation in Sonora, KY.

A man of integrity, kindness, generosity, & unconditional love, if he called you a friend you were family. He loved to travel, often camping with his family, and spending long, tranquil weekends with his wife at their lake house. His home was full of love, happiness, & laughter. He adored his grandchildren and was always present for them. His paradoxical and juxtaposed nature made him a problem solver who could persevere in all challenges with an unmatched work ethic. He was an intelligent, skilled mechanic who could fix anything. He lived a life of service and had great pride and love for his country and community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kenneth, and loving wife Sandy.

Ron is survived by his daughter, April & husband Josh Landon of Hodgenville; son, Brian & wife Sarah of MA; sisters, Barbara & Carol of RI; sister-in-law Sharon of RI; grandchildren, Maya Bennett & partner Keaton, Aria & Lana Landon & Michael & Jayden Westbrooks; and many loved nieces and nephews.

To Ron & Sandy a testament to love and life’s sweet flight. Two souls reunited for all eternity.

Memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville.

Ron and Sandy will be inurned with full military honors at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory are kindly directed to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

11/13/2025

Athena Lee Howell, age 61, of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin.

She was a former employee of Nationwide Uniform Company in Hodgenville and currently employed at Blue Oval.

Athena was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Beth Ann Parton Cain.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Edward “Tomcat” Howell; a daughter, Jessyka (Steve) Cain of Buffalo; a son, Travis (Carman) Cain of Magnolia; six grandchildren, Asher (Oliver) Lopez, Luanna (Michael) Huff, Adrianna Lopez Dakota Cain, Renesamee Huff and Wyatt Huff; a brother, Travis Cain of Texas and a sister, Gwendolyn Cain.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville, Bro. Shannon McCubbins officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

11/09/2025

Carl Leon Heath, age 72, of Sonora, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, he started his first business in 1978, Heath’s Chevron in Sonora which moved to Elizabethtown in January of 1990, being renamed Carl’s Chevron, then opened Carl’s Auto Care and Towing in 2006 which he operated to the present. He enjoyed playing on the farm and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Mae Riggs Heath; a brother and sister-in-law, James “Tooter” and Charlotte Pearson; a sister, Minnie Wease and his father-in-law, James Louis Bennett.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vivian Heath; a daughter, Carla (Mike) Graham; a son, Chad-Alan of the Heath Family; four grandchildren, Heath (Abrigail) Graham, Carlie Graham, Kayla Heath and Derek Heath; four sisters, Mary (Warren) McCandless, Gail Ryan, Bonnie (Timmy) Lynch and Connie Heath Priddy; five brothers, Irvin (Brenda) Pearson, William Thomas Adkins, Jackie Heath, Willie Heath, Leon Bryant and David Grant; his father, Carl Houston “Jack” Heath; his step-mother, Shirley Crump; four loyal employees, Gary Lewis, Dewain Brown, Joe Butler and Daniel “Sunshine” Ard and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Ronnie Ramsey and Bro. Mike Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery near Upton.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

11/06/2025

Patricia Ann Sheroon, age 70 of Hodgenville, passed away, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her daughters residence in Lyons Station.

She made the best fried chicken in LaRue County and will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, a devoted sister, amazing grandmother and a kind, giving soul.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Sheridan “Bill” and Nora Lee Fraim Sheroon; two sisters, Brenda Vittitoe, Dina Sheroon; three brothers, Billy Sheroon, John Sheroon and Roger Dale Sheroon.

She is survived by two daughters, Judy Pellman of Lyons Station, Amanda (Matt) Hutcherson of Buffalo; two sons, James (Larissa) Vittitoe of Magnolia, Sonny Vittitoe of New Haven; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; five sisters, Cordia Cundiff of Elizabethtown, Susie McNeil of Lyons Station, Connie Sheroon of Lyons station, Michelle Edlin of Lyons Station, Roxann Jones of Hodgenville; four brothers, George Sheroon of Indiana, Randy Sheroon of Buffalo, Harold “Bucky” Sheroon of New Haven and Wayne Sheroon of New Haven.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Mark Speakman officiating. Burial will follow in the Boston Christian Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

11/03/2025

David E. Wells, age, 75, of Hodgenville, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Baptist Health Louisville.

He was a member of Wesley Meadows United Methodist Church, retired concrete worker, captain of the church dart ball league, loved to garden and be outdoors.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Maxey and Annie Pearl Nunn Wells; five sisters, Elizabeth Wells, Janice Fancher, Frances Turner, Wilma Rucker and Carol Griswold; four brothers, Glendon, Donnie, Kenny and Herb Wells.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Wells; two daughters, Jessica Wells of New Haven and Kasey (Toni) Foster of Crab Orchard, Tennessee; a step-son, Josh Claywell of Hodgenville; three grandchildren, Jaden, Levi and Hudson; two sisters, Rita (Bill) Heath of Upton and Sharon Wells of Munfordville and a brother Doug Wells of Elizabethtown; a sister-in-law, Shannon (Kent) Ballough of Radcliff and a brother-in-law, Nathan Skaggs of Brownsville, Kentucky as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, at Wesley Meadows United Methodist Church in Hodgenville with Bro. Wallace Votaw officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

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

11/01/2025

David Perkins, age 77, of Campbellsville, originally of Hodgenville, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born on July 17, 1948, to the late Clifford Norman and Ruby Aileen Perkins.

David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan, under the United States Army Pacific Command. He entered active duty in 1968 and was discharged in 1971 with an honorable character of service. His time in service reflected the same dedication, strength, and quiet courage that he carried throughout life.

During his younger years, David was an avid street rod enthusiast, often seen at rod runs and car shows with his family and friends. Whether cruising in 1929 Ford Model A, his 1948 Chevrolet, or his 1923 Ford C-Cab, David took great pride in his cars and the memories they helped create. He loved playing games at the rod runs and sharing laughter, good times and his passion for classic cars with everyone around him.

In his later years, David found joy in riding motorcycles along Kentucky’s back roads and taking in the beauty of the countryside he so loved. He will be remembered for his fun-loving spirit, his kind heart and the joy he brought to all who knew him.
David was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Catherine Ann Perkins, his brother, Robert Neal Perkins; two sisters, Angela Perkins Voris and Mary Lois Wade.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Joyce Ann Perkins, whom he married on February 1, 1974; a daughter, Lisa Gail (Carl) Byrd of Georgetown; a son, Eric Norman (Amanda) Perkins of Richmond; his beloved granddaughter, Katalina Byrd; two brothers, Martin (Dinah) Perkins, Daniel (Teresa) Perkins both of Hodgenville; three sisters, Elaine Perkins of Louisville, Connie Hunt of Hodgenville and Wanda Baumgardner of Hodgenville as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Billy Whitlock officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church until time for the funeral.

10/20/2025

Floyd “Frog” Skaggs, age 76, of Hodgenville, passed away, Monday, October 20, 2025, at his residence.

He was a retired self-employed carpenter, Frog was a race car driver for many years, he enjoyed ginseng hunting and karaoking, one of his favorite things was to go on any road trip.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Rucker Skaggs; a daughter, Shannon Burd; his parents, Herman Ray and Effie Mae McNear Skaggs; two brothers, Raymond and James Skaggs; two sisters, Joyce Dones and Virginia Gill.

He is survived by two sons, Todd (Laurie) Skaggs of Buffalo and Kyle (Heather) Skaggs of Upton; four daughters, Brooke (Taylor) Albert of Hodgenville, Taylor (Sam) Dillander of Shepherdsville; Katie Burd of Hodgenville and Casey (Brandon) Burd of Leitchfield; a brother, Donald Wayne “Duck” Skaggs of Hodgenville and a sister, Mary Ann Skaggs of Clarkson; eight grandchildren, Ashley Huckleby, Leah Martin, Jastyn Sweet, Evelyn Skaggs, Kyleigh Skaggs, Levi Skaggs, Ethan Goodman and Landon Turner; 10 great grandchildren, Grayson Purvis, Bryleigh Purvis, Addison Huckleby, Mason Huckleby, Madeline Martin, Wade Albert, Tagan Albert, Liam Milliner, Gannon Burd and Tatum Dillander; a good friend, Thomas Jackson and his four legged companion Duke.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home, Bro. Sid Lewis officiating. Burial will follow along side his wife in Salem Christian Church Cemetery.

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

10/11/2025

Naomi Gardner, age 77, passed away, Friday, October 10, 2025, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.

She loved her cats and was an avid Perry Mason Fan.

Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Gardner and her parents, John Gilbert and Norma Louise Dunne Gardner.

She is survived by two stepsons, David (Lisa) Gardner, Steve (Sheri) Gardner; a brother, Dale (Sue) Gardner; a nephew, Chip Gardner, a great nephew, Gavin Gardner and her special friend Tux.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Rev. Cameron Rash and Bro. Tommy House officiating. burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

10/10/2025

Larry Lewis Huff, age 75, of Hodgenville, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was a proud Vietnam War veteran and served his country for 22 years in the US Army. Larry loved his wife, children, grandchildren, playing sports and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a son, LCPL Matthias Hanson; a grandson, Taylor Wolfe and his parents, Larry and Sarah Jean Brown Huff.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Cogswell Huff; a daughter, Megan (Alex) Dohn of Hodgenville; two sons, Lowell (Katrin) Hanson III of CO and Brendan (Kimberly) Huff; a sister, Sarah Fax of CO; a brother, Timothy Huff of CO and three grandchildren.

Larry was cremated and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff with Rev. Cameron Rash officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to LaRue County 8th Grade Sports, c/o Bri Bingham briana.bingham@larue.kyschools.us

10/06/2025

Phyllis Ann Wagoner Hazle, 91, of Hodgenville and formerly of Magnolia, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

She and her husband Charles (Red) were the owners and operators of Hazle Farm Supply from 1956-2013 where many LaRue Countians shopped for everything from feed, plants, seeds and equipment for their farming and gardening needs.

Phyllis was an avid reader of her Bible and helped with many Vacation Bible Schools in her younger days at Three Forks of Bacon Creek and other small churches. After graduating from Magnolia High School as valedictorian, she worked at the LaRue County Health Department. A master of crossword puzzles and a well-known cook, Phyllis was adamant about her independence.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in January of 2017 and her parents, Alonzo and Margaret Pringle Wagoner, as well as four brothers Z.L., Fred, Charles Robert, and James Wagoner.

She is survived by her sister, Lynda Stearman and two daughters, Kathy (Garry) Ross and Connie Baker, all of Hodgenville, and a son, Dr. Charles (Kristie) Hazle of Wi******er. In addition, she is survived by four granddaughters, Beth (Brad) Turner, Allison (Carter) Elmore, Katie (Matt) Holt and Sarah (Terry) Caven, all of Hodgenville and seven great grandchildren, Biven and Baines Turner, Griffey and Ripken Elmore, and Amos, Jude and Vivi Caven along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home. Additional visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday, October 10, until time for the funeral at 11:00 AM. Services will be officiated by Brad Turner and Terry Caven. Burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery alongside her husband.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 25, Hodgenville KY 42748 or Hodgenville First Baptist Church, 730 Tonieville Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748 and designated to the Dominican Republic Missions Project.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Hazle will be Rick Wagoner, Andy Wagoner, Biven Turner, Baines Turner, Matt Holt and Carter Elmore.

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