Reed Bertram

Reed Bertram obituary, Monticello, KY

Reed Bertram

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Reed Bertram Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home - Monticello on Feb. 17, 2026.
Reed Bertram, of Monticello, passed away February 17, 2026, at the age of 82 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Maude Bertram; sister, Anna Lee Cross; brothers, Wallace Bertram and Phillip Bertram; and son-in-law, Barry Denney.

He is survived by his two children, Alisa Bertram Denney and David Allen Bertram; niece, Patricia Cross Wheeler; and nephew, Gary Cross.

Reed was retired from the Haydon Bridge Construction Company. He was known for his bird hunting passion, handy-man work, and for being a neighborly friend to all in the Old Fall Creek community.

Reed had accepted Jesus as his Savior as a young man.

He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, neighbors and all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 20, 2026, between 10 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Gideon Memorial Bible Plan

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel

,

Send Flowers

Feb

20

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel

,

Send Flowers