Somerset Obituaries

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...

Elmer Smith

Jan 28, 2025

Elmer "Paul" Smith, 72, of Burnside KY (Keno Community), departed from this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on December 6, 1952 in Somerset, KY to Stanley Edward Smith and Thelma Jean (Gibson) Smith.

Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother, and...

Paul L. Litter

Jan 23, 2025

Paul Litter 82, walked through the gates of Heaven on January 23, 2025, surrounded by family. Paul was born May 28, 1942 to Paul D. Litter and Alice (Shoemaker) Litter. 

Paul was predeceased in death by his father, wife Janice, and daughters Debbie and Sherry.

He is survived by his mother Alice Litter, wife Ann Lovins Litter, daughters Kathy Payne, Krista Lovins,...

Audrey Dunn

Jan 20, 2025

Audrey Dunn, 93 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away January 20, 2024.

She was born September 19, 1931 in Stanford, Kentucky to James " Jim" and Alma Bastin Bender she was one of Six children. Audrey attended McKinney High School and was a graduate of the class of 1947. Soon after she met and married Paul Dunn and they...

Lindsay Hawk

Jan 18, 2025

Lindsay Dale Hawk, age 64, of 102 Polar Court, Stanford, KY passed away on January 18, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY following a battle with cancer.

Lindsay was born August 14, 1960 to Charles and Verlene Polston Hawk of Someset. He was owner and operator of Hawk's Cleaning and Repair Service. Lindsay was also...

Gerald Girkey

Jan 15, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Girkey, Sr., 80, was born on November 11, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jesse Clarence Girkey and Mary Elizabeth Mayfield Girkey. He passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at home surrounded by family following a long illness.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Roxana Miller Girkey; daughter, Candice Faith Girkey; son, Gerald "Jay" Ray...

Betty Shortnacy

Jan 13, 2025

Betty Shortnacy, 87 passed away in Somerset, Kentucky on Monday, January 13, 2025.

She was was born June 4, 1937 to Albert and Edna Calhoun Nelson in Somerset, Kentucky. Her biography is one of a loving mother. The foremost thing that Betty's life evidenced was her love for God. She read the bible daily and knew its teachings which she showed...

Joseph Woodall

Jan 13, 2025

It is with very heavy hearts we announce of the passing of our wonderful brother, Mr. Joseph Woodall. Joe was 64. He made his permanent residence in Heaven to rejoice with family and celebrate with Jesus. He was born on February 28, 1960, in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky to parents, the late Arlin Jack and Janet Brinson Woodall.

He...

Verna Hammond

Jan 12, 2025

Verna Lucille Hammond, 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 12, 2025 at The Neighborhood.

She was born on August 7, 1939, daughter of the late Bradsford and Cynthia Abbott. She was of the baptist faith, and retired as the activity director at Midtown Nursing Home. She was a kind and loving person, who had a heart...

Estel Erp

Jan 10, 2025

Estel L. Erp, Age 89 of Drum, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.

He was born March 27, 1935 son of the late Robert Leonard "Lacy" Erp and Zelma "Zell" Slavey Erp. He had one Brother, Robert "Bobby" Erp.

He was married to his wife of 67 years, Betty Lou...

Elfreda Mae Patterson

Jan 9, 2025

Elfreda Patterson, 85, of Windsor, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Russell County Hospital. 

 She was born May 14, 1939, in Tick Ridge, Kentucky to Carthel and Zula Foster Chumbley and was one of eleven children. Elfreda married Don Patterson in 1956 in West Somerset, Kentucky and they would spend the next 45 years together. She was...

Sam David Brown, Jr

Jan 9, 2025

Sam David Brown, Jr., 98, passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 at Norton's Women and Children's Hospital.

Sam was born on March 08, 1926, to the late Sam Sr and Nettie (Neeley) Brown of Luretha, KY. He was a WWII Army Veteran, Sam was the owner of Sam's Car Wash for 30 years.

Preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Flora...

James Phelps

Jan 9, 2025

James Floyd Phelps, age 88, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. 

Born on July 12, 1936, to the late Oran and Alpha Phelps in White Lily, Kentucky, Floyd spent his life in the area he loved. He married Irene Phelps on January...