Hardinsburg Resident Charles Woods Dies at 96

Longtime community member and military veteran is survived by two children and four grandchildren.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:41pm

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Charles Woods, a 96-year-old resident of Hardinsburg, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30th at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his two children, Frankie Osborne of Hardinsburg and Jeanie Burden of Cloverport, as well as four grandchildren.

Why it matters

Woods was a longtime member of the Hardinsburg community and a military veteran. His passing marks the end of an era for the town, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the local area through their service and community involvement.

The details

Funeral services for Woods will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 2nd at the New Bethel Baptist Church, where he was a member. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 1st from 3:30 PM to 8 PM at the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, and again on Thursday morning starting at 9 AM at the church.

  • Charles Woods passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11 AM.
  • Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 8 PM, and on Thursday, April 2, 2026 starting at 9 AM.

The players

Charles Woods

A 96-year-old resident of Hardinsburg, Kentucky who passed away on March 30, 2026.

Frankie Osborne

The daughter of Charles Woods and a resident of Hardinsburg.

Jeanie Burden

The daughter of Charles Woods and a resident of Cloverport.

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The takeaway

The passing of Charles Woods marks the end of an era in Hardinsburg, as the community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and veteran who dedicated his life to serving his country and supporting his local community.