Somerset Obituaries

Barry Shoemaker

Mar 21, 2025

Barry Lee Shoemaker, 69, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods in Nicholasville.

He was born on January 2, 1956, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Lyle Richard and Delores Ann (Harrod) Shoemaker, and was raised in Hazard, Kentucky. He grew up in the Methodist faith and proudly served his country as...

Rose Stevens

Mar 20, 2025

Rose Marie Stevens, age 69, of Somerset passed away March 20, 2025.

She was born October 8, 1955 to the late Richard and Christine Vinson. She was a homemaker, loving mother and friend. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina Troxtle & (Eddie); sons, Jimmy...

Alan Munts

Mar 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Louis Munts, who departed this life to go to his eternal home on his 70 th birthday - March 20th , 2025, at his residence in Eubank, KY.  

Alan was a beloved Husband, Father, Poppy, and Friend. He was cherished by all who knew him. Alan found joy...

Richard Bevell

Mar 16, 2025

Richard Bevell ,66, born in Chicago IL and a resident of Somerset KY went to be with the Lord Sunday March 16, 2025.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Arbie Bevell and Ethel Bevell, his brothers Alvin Bevell and Kenneth Bevell.

Richard is survived by his wife Tamara Bevell of Somerset, KY; Son Joshua...

Alden Phelps

Mar 16, 2025

Alden Ray Phelps, 61, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Oneida, Tennessee.

He was born January 6, 1964 in Somerset, Kentucky to James Irvin and Elsie Marie Hall Phelps. Alden was of the Baptist faith and in his younger years attended Dripping Springs Baptist Church where he was baptized. Alden worked with handicapped children...

Gale Gholson

Mar 12, 2025

Gale Gholson, son of the late Willie and Lola Huff Gholson, was born at Cain Store, KY on January 25th, 1956 and he departed this life on March 12, 2025 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 69 years.

He is survived by his longtime companion; Lori Sears; a daughter, Crystal Gholson, A son, Gale Gholson, Jr both of...

Margaret Harris

Mar 10, 2025

Margaret Eleanor "Peg" (Puff) Harris passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, in Somerset, Kentucky. She was 84.



Peg celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage to Laurence Harris last month. Their love story began as students at Oswego State Teachers College, now known as the State University of New York at Oswego. They were married Feb. 20, 1960, at St....

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...