Somerset Obituaries

Iva Stogsdill

Mar 10, 2025

Iva Jolene (Cline) Stogsdill, age 82, of Somerset, went peacefully to her heavenly home on March 10, at the University of Louisville Medical Center after a short illness.

She was born on March 1, 1943 in Science Hill, Kentucky to the late Ed and Annie Lee Hodge Cline.

Iva married the love of her life, Charles William Stogsdill, on March...

Shirley Harris

Mar 8, 2025

Shirley May (Mink) Harris, age 86, of Somerset passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on August 29, 1938; to the late Arthur and Ella (Whitaker) Mink in Public, Kentucky.

Shirley was united in marriage to Kenneth Harris on August 11, 1955 in London, Kentucky, they have been able to celebrate 65 wonderful...

Paul Sercus

Mar 5, 2025

Paul Gary Sercus, 71, of Somerset, KY, passed away on March 5 th , 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Paul was born on February 23 rd , 1954 in New York, NY to Marshall Wolfe Sercus and Yetta Mae Sercus. Paul lived a life filled with joy, laughter, and love. His smile could brighten any room, and his warmth...

Erica Ford

Mar 4, 2025

Erica Kelly Ford was born on August 2, 1995 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on March 4, 2025 at 29 years of age.

Erica is the daughter of James (Eddie) Ford (Lora Schwartz) ans Belinda Ford (Steve Price); granddaughter of Woody and Helen Kelly, Judy Holtzclaw and the Late Joseph Ford; sister of Taylor Ford; and mother of five...

Robert Hall

Mar 2, 2025

Robert Lee Hall, born in July 24, 1936 to Chester and Flossie Robinson Hall of Science Hill, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2025. "Bob" was the youngest of 8 siblings: Ollis, Carlton, Charles, Jack, Joe, Margaret Hines, and Ima Jean Caudle. He was the devoted husband of Billie Jean French Hall, whom he...

Charles Mounce

Mar 1, 2025

If there was ever a problem to be solved (math, physics, home repair), Mr. Doug Mounce would be in line to eagerly take the challenge. Now he is basking in the glow of the Creator where difficulty and problems cease to exist.

Charles Douglas (Doug) Mounce, age 82, of Somerset, peacefully went to his heavenly home with Jesus...

Billy Crabtree

Feb 28, 2025

Billy Gene Crabtree, also known by family and friends as Bill, Crabs and Crabby, age 83, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Signature HealthCare of McCreary County Rehab and Wellness Center, Pine Knot, Kentucky.

He was born on February 1,1942 in Bronston, Kentucky son of the late Esker and Rena Dalton Crabtree.

Billy was a member of...

Nancy Kittinger

Feb 25, 2025

Nancy Ruth Herrin Kittinger, age 75, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on July 29, 1949, daughter of the late Lem & Thelma (Hayes) Herrin. She was a 1967 graduate of Shopville High School and a 1973 BS graduate from Berea College.

After college, she...

Marian Evans

Feb 22, 2025

Marian Elaine Evans, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on February 5, 1945; daughter of the late Onie and Zelma (Waters) Meece. She was graduate of Somerset High School. She married Paul E. Evans on September 14, 1962. She enjoyed singing, shopping, attending church and spending time with her family, friends,...

Naomi Goff

Feb 20, 2025

Naomi Lee Goff, 47, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 5, 1977; daughter of Kenneth and the late Evelyn (Feltner) Roberts.

She is survived by three children, Winston Hall, Nathaniel Wesley, and Abbygayle Goff; a sister, Rachel Hogue; her father; Kenneth...

Michael Coomer

Feb 19, 2025

Michael Dwayne Coomer, 61, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 12, 1963; son of the late Joe Freddie and Geraldine (Wilson) Coomer. He retired as a Jail Inspector for the Kentucky Department of Corrections, but throughout the years he held...

Wanda Moss

Feb 18, 2025

Wanda Lane Moss, 83, of Somerset, KY passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born and raised at Bethelridge, KY on March 19, 1941. daughter of the late William Kelly Godbey and Lida May Godbey.

She was a devoted housewife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She loved the Lord, enjoyed cooking, fishing, taking care of...

William Ping JR.

Feb 17, 2025

William E "Bill" Ping, Jr was born on January 26, 1942 in Somerset Ky and he departed this life to go home and be with the Lord on February 17, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father William Edward Ping, Sr and mother Essie Alexander Ping of the Ruth community, and a brother who died in infancy; Vernon...

Ruby Meece

Feb 14, 2025

Ruby Meece, 65, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away February 14, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.

Ruby was born September 22, 1959 to Cecil and Alice Birchfield Sears. She held a degree in nursing from Somersewt Community College. She Loved nursing and was a hard worker, her career spanned many years and she was employed...

Eddie H. Barnes

Feb 13, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Barnes, 81, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 13th, 2025.

Eddie was born, March, 04, 1943 to Paul C. and Maybelle Walden Barnes in Danville, Kentucky. Eddie lost his father when he was two as a result of Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis by the Japanese during World War II. Eddie grew up to serve his country in...

John Henshaw

Feb 8, 2025

To those that knew and loved John, he was an angel on earth during his 56 years of life to the day, born on February 8, 1969 and passed away on February 8, 2025. John was preceded in death by his mother Geraldine Henshaw, his father Wesley Henshaw, and his brothers Don and David Henshaw.

John is survived by his sister...

Rebecca Ballard

Feb 8, 2025

Update: February 15, 2025, at the conclusion of Mrs. Ballard's service the family and Pulaski Funeral Home decided that the weather conditions permitted we postpone burial services. We deem it only fair for Rebecca to receive the service she deserves, and the rain and cemetery conditions will not allow that. Family and friends are encouraged to meet at Fairview Cemetery...

Valerie Adams

Feb 6, 2025

Valerie Adams, 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on February 6, 2025.

Born in Somerset, KY, Valerie was a strong, loving woman who fiercely cherished her family. She especially adored her mother, Wanda White, who preceded her in passing. She was also preceded by her father, James Oliver White, brother Gerald Oliver White, daughter Mary Christine Adams, and...

Vestor Harrison

Feb 4, 2025

Vester "Lee" Harrison, age 68, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

Lee as he was known, was born in Ohio, on November 18, 1956. He was the Husband of Alice Burton Harrison who he married on March 18, 1994. They would spend the next 30 years together. He...

David Johnston

Feb 3, 2025

Mr David Charles Johnston age,87,of 1028 Jasper lake drive, Burnside, KY. He passed away at his home on February 3rd 2025 following a short illness.

He was born on July 7, 1937 in Annville, KY,and was the son of the late Charles Byron Johnston, and Martha Jane Dotson Johnston (Combs). He was an Army Veteran. After coming home from...