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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Terry Crist

Terry Crist

Nov 20, 2024

Terry Crist, age 63 of Corbin, Kentucky formerly of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born August 25, 1961 in San Bernardino, CA to Robert Crist and the late Dolores Williams Crist. Along with his mother he was preceded in death by a brother; Ricky Wayne...

Mary Whitis

Mary Whitis

Dec 18, 2024

Mary Louise Whitis passed away December 18, 2024. She was born to Elmo and Mabel Foster in Owensboro, KY on November 27, 1938. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Edward Foster (Cleophas), Thomas ( Janice) Fosster, Ann Payne and Martha (Donnie) Hamilton. She is survived by her husband of 63 years: Kenneth Whitis, and sons; Kenneth...

Phillip Ralph Taylor

Phillip Ralph Taylor

Dec 16, 2024

Mr. Phillip Ralph Taylor, son of the late John Edward "Pete" and Betty Joyce Taylor was born at Squib, KY on February 28th, 1947 and he departed this life in Lexington, KY at the V.A. Hospital having attained the age of 77 years. He was united in marriage to Lois Jean Alexander Taylor, she preceded him in death. Survivors include;...

Mary Lou Russell

Mary Lou Russell

Dec 14, 2024

Mary Lou Russell, age 90, was born January 27, 1934 in Monticello, Kentucky and departed this life at her home in Somerset, Kentucky on December 14, 2024.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Rosanna (Jack) Adams, Sheila (Johnny) Whitaker, Jennifer (Garry) Norton and her son Brian (Brenda) Russell; Grandchildren, Robbie (Mary) Adams, Kelly (James) Poynter, Jared (Kathy) Whitaker, Stefanie (Troy)...

Bobby Joe Lewis

Bobby Joe Lewis

Dec 13, 2024

Bobby Joe Lewis, 75, who was born February 7th, 1949, passed away December 13th, 2024, around 7 AM surrounded by his loved ones at St. Joseph’s East Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Taylor Lewis, born September 30th, 1920, died May 13th, 1993; his father, Joe Bill Lewis, born July 19th, 1920, died June 11th,...

Clarence Heath

Clarence Heath

Dec 6, 2024

Clarence Heath age 77 of the Alpine Community passed away December 6th, 2024. He was the son of Elmer & Hazel McKee Heath; a brother to Faye Clark, Cordell "Bud" Heath, Pete Heath, Wanda Keith, Mike Heath, Linda Barnes and Gene Heath; the father of Brian (and Amy) Heath, Wade (and Laura) Heath, Heather Roberts and Danielle Heath (and Kevin...

Gary Boss

Gary Boss

Dec 5, 2024

Gary W. Boss, 80, of Bronston, Kentucky passed away on December 5, 2024 at the Landmark of Lancaster in Lancaster, Kentucky.

He was born November 8, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Edward F. and Mary Ann Bell Boss.

He married Mary Vaughan Humble Boss on April 5, 1964 at the First United Methodist Church, Somerset, Kentucky and she...

Jimmy Ramsey

Jimmy Ramsey

Dec 1, 2024

Jimmy Ramsey, age 78 of Science Hill, Kentucky passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 1, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Burnside, Kentucky to Margaret Ramsey and James Dugger. Jimmy was the loving husband of Shelia Cox Ramsey for 33 years. He was a graduate of Burnside High School...

Lela Sexton

Lela Sexton

Nov 21, 2024

Lela Mae Sexton, 75, of Ferguson passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 18, 1949; daughter of the late Lowell M. and Glenda (Gastineau) Norton. She was a homemaker, and a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending church and spending time with...

Virginia Hawkins

Virginia Hawkins

Nov 21, 2024

Virginia Gladys Carpenter Hawkins, 100, passed away at The Neighborhood of Somerset, Kentucky on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1924 in Glade Park, Colorado to John Henry and Anna Belle (Getty) Carpenter and was the third to the last child of a large family. Virginia was the wife of James E Hawkins Jr. ,who she...

Glenna Jackson

Glenna Jackson

Nov 20, 2024

Glenna Conley Jackson was born July 27th, 1926 in Mill Springs Community of Wayne County, KY and she passed away on November 20th, 2024 having attained the age of 98 years. She was the daughter of Frank and Bonnie Cooper Conley. They preceded her in death. Glenna attended Cumberland College and Eastern Kentucky University after graduating from Wayne County High...

Verne J Wright

Verne J Wright

Nov 20, 2024

Mr. Verne J. Wright, son of the late Oscar Lee and Geneva Roark Wright was born at Mt. Victory, KY on August 20, 1927 and he departed this life November 20, 2024 having attained the age of 97 years. Survivors include two children, Mark Wright and Diana Wright both of Mt. Victory, KY, a special friend Addison Mounce ; three...

Jessica Roberts

Jessica Roberts

Nov 18, 2024

Jessica Leah Roberts of Somerset Ky, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville Ky. She was born May 16, 1980 to Barbara Bullock and the late William Michael Bullock in Somerset. Jessica was a very compassionate and generous person, always fighting for the less fortunate. She was an animal lover and volunteered for the Somerset...

Patricia Barlow

Patricia Barlow

Nov 17, 2024

Patricia "Patsy" Cross Barlow of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation. Patricia was born on April 10, 1933 in the Elihu Community of Pulaski County, Kentucky to John and Luretha (Wynn) Cross. She was a member of the Somerset High School Graduating class of 1951 and went on to attend the University of...

Claude Baker

Claude Baker

Nov 16, 2024

Claude Ray Baker, 75, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on November 16, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1949 to Suzanna & (Bolin) and Claude Baker. He was very talented in making anything, painting, and playing the banjo, guitar, and mandolin. He had a love for bluegrass music. He is survived by his ex-wife, Brenda Roberts; two...

Betty Lee Taylor

Betty Lee Taylor

Nov 13, 2024

Betty Lee Taylor, 81, of Somerset, Kentucky was called home to our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at The Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Betty was born in the "Crackers Neck" Community January 1,1943 to the late Elmer and Hattie Dugger. Betty was a Strong woman of faith. She was a well...

Martha Jill Manier

Martha Jill Manier

Oct 31, 2024

Martha Jill Manier, daughter of the late Jerry and Diana Taylor Manier, was born on December 10, 1973 in Stanford, Kentucky and she departed this life October 31, 2024 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 50 years. She was retired from the Coca Cola Company following many years of service. She is survived by; her fiancee, Mr. Tim...

Elmer Whitis

Elmer Whitis

Oct 28, 2024

Elmer Lee Whitis, Passed from this life on October 28, 2024 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. He was born December 29, 1953 in Somerset Kentucky to Robert Hairm Whitis and Ulene Whitaker Whitis Mounce. He was of the Baptist Faith. He leaves behind to hold dear his memory, two brothers; Robert "Bobby" ( Marena) Whitis of Shopville, Kentucky and Doug...

Alisha Davon Stalker

Alisha Davon Stalker

Oct 24, 2024

Alisha Stalker, 45, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on October 21, 1979; daughter of the late Hatler Jefferson "Hassel" Stalker and Estelene Scott Hatter. She is survived by three children, Kyle Randell Baker & (Caitlin) of Somerset, Hannah Grace Collins of Elkhorn City, and Tony Lee Collins...

Bernita Gwendolyn Meece

Bernita Gwendolyn Meece

Oct 23, 2024

Bernita Gwendolyn Meece, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY. She was born September 25, 1933 to the late Otis and Alma (Stewart) Mounce in Somerset. Throughout her life, Bernita demonstrated a vibrant spirit and an unyielding passion for the arts. As a teenager, she sang in...

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