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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mary Lou Gragg

Mary Lou Gragg

Jun 28, 2023

Mary Lou Gragg, 65, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 23, 1957 to the late Harold Eugene and Ruby Catherine (Rose) Gragg. She worked many years in retail and customer service. Mary loved her four dogs, especially Bella. She loved bargain shopping, crafts, gardening, and spending time...

Lois Evelyn Jones May

Lois Evelyn Jones May

Jun 27, 2023

Lois Evelyn Jones May, age 78, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born September 8, 1944 to the late Paul and Vestal Bailey Smith in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and needle work, including embroidery and quilting. She was a member of Pulaski Baptist Church.

She is survived by...

Judy Faye Howard

Judy Faye Howard

Jun 26, 2023

 

Judy Faye Howard, the daughter of James Mack Lockard and the late Carolyn Morrow Lockard, was born on February 15th, 1948 and she departed this life on June 26, 2023 having attained the age of 75 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Carl Howard on June 26th, 1965, she departed this life on their 58th wedding anniversary.

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Tommy Dean Williams

Tommy Dean Williams

Jun 23, 2023

Thomas Dean Williams, age 60, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.Thomas was born May 1, 1963 to the late Harold and Ruth Williams in Ft. Thomas, KY. He was always happy and had a smile on his face. He loved his caregivers at Oakwood.He is survived by two sisters, Patty (& John) Angus and...

Joe D Gragg

Joe D Gragg

Jun 19, 2023

Joe Dexter Gragg, age 78, of Somerset, passed away June 19, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 8, 1944 to the late Everett Edwin and Dorothy Ruby Gragg in Somerset, Kentucky. He received a scholarship for playing college baseball in Macon, Georgia and earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture. Joe went on to work in agriculture for the...

James Loveless

James Loveless

Jun 14, 2023

 

Born and raised in Kentucky in 1963-a state that has been recently leaning toward more liberal values, we might add–Jamie, a divorcee, father, grandfather and proud owner of a few lots in the trailer park, had had enough and up and died on us on June 14th in order to avoid another Presidential stolen-election mishap in the near future.

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Franklyn Richard Russell

Franklyn Richard Russell

Jun 14, 2023

  Franklyn Richard Russell, age 90, was born February 26, 1933 in Shopville, Kentucky and departed this life at his home in Somerset, Kentucky on June 14, 2023. He is survived by Mary Lou Russell, his loving wife of 70 years. He is also survived by his 3 daughters, Rosanna (Jack) Adams, Sheila (Johnny) Whitaker, Jennifer (Garry) Norton and his...

Hubert Cox

Hubert Cox

Jun 14, 2023

Rev. Hubert Cox, age 94 of Somerset, passed away June 14, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital following a short illness. He was born on November 15, 1928 to Thomas and Louisa Cox of Monticello, Kentucky. He married Juanita Mae Young on September 10, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH. They Shared 61 years of marriage.

Hubert Cox was the owner /...

Jessie Erp

Jessie Erp

May 31, 2023

Jessie Erp, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

Born December 7, 1930 in Cincinnati, one of five daughters of Norman and Margaret Hassler, Jessie is preceded in death by her husband, Carmon Erp, of Clay Hill Road, Somerset, KY. She is also preceded in death by four sisters, Norma, Clara, Corrine, and...

Edward Lynn " Eddie" Snell

Edward Lynn " Eddie" Snell

May 31, 2023

 

Edward “Eddie” Lynn Snell joined our Heavenly Father at his mansion just over the hilltop on May 31, 2023. He had reached the tender age of 75.

Eddie was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 1, 1948, to the late Ava Christine Stogsdill Simpson and the late Edward Lee Snell. His beloved stepfather, who raised him as his own,...

Donald Ray Hampton

Donald Ray Hampton

May 23, 2023

Donald Ray Hampton, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Don was born on July 28, 1940, in Letcher County, Kentucky, to Ova and Lyle (Dixon) Hampton.

After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Marketing/Economics, Don began his career with IBM of Kentucky, followed by employment at Citizens National Bank of...

Alma Ruth Warren

Alma Ruth Warren

May 20, 2023

Alma Ruth Warren,  of the Blue John Community and daughter of the late William Virgil and Laura Virginia Barrett Howard, was born at Parkers Lake, Kentucky on July 5th, 1937 and she departed this life on May 20th, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky having attained the age of 85 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. James Norman Warren...

Karen Oakes

Karen Oakes

May 19, 2023

Karen Lee Oakes, 73, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 19, 2023. She was a long time resident of Seymour.She met RV Oakes in 1977 and the two later married in 1986. He preceded her in death April 23, 2016.

She was born July 14, 1949 in Covington, Kentucky to parents Dorothy Baker and Tom Brewer. Survivors include her son, Tony...

Cammie Hall Sanders

Cammie Hall Sanders

May 18, 2023

Camellia (Cammie) Sanders of West Chester, PA, born on April 19, 1967, was called to eternal life on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Born in Somerset, Kentucky, Cammie always lived life to the fullest. She knew from an early age that she wanted to work with children. She received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Louisville and a Master...

Adam Barrera

Adam Barrera

May 18, 2023

Adam Barrera, 59, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Abilene, TX, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Good Samaritain Hospital in Lexington.

He was born in Spokane, WA on September 29, 1963; son of the late Severiano Portfilio and Joyce (Robe) Barrera. Throughout his life he worked as a carpenter building homes. He enjoyed woodworking, cars, guns, and going fishing.

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George Tomlinson

George Tomlinson

May 15, 2023

George Tomlinson, 76, of Somerset passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence.He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 5, 1946; son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Tomlinson. He retired from the Kentucky State Police, and was one of the first members of the Honor Guard. On numerous occasions he received the Kentucky State Police Screaming...

Lyle Stogsdill

Lyle Stogsdill

May 1, 2023

 

Lyle Stogsdill, son of the late Arlie and Loraine Richardson Stogsdill was born on Friday April 2nd, 1954 and he departed this life on Monday, May 01st, 2023 having attained the age of 69 years.

Other than his parents, Lyle was also preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Stogsdill.

He was a farmer, and enjoyed working on the...

Terry White

Terry White

Apr 30, 2023

Terry Alan White was born July 25th, 1963 in Manchester Kentucky passed away April 30, 2023.   His mother Dorothy McKinney White and father Conway White. He is proceeded in death by his siblings Ricky White, Leslie White and Marsha White.   Terry was always a glimmer of sunshine with an infectious laugh and never met a stranger. He kept...

Onvie Van Hook

Onvie Van Hook

Apr 26, 2023

Onvie Venes Van Hook, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Ruth, KY on February 5, 1939 to the late Bertha & Joseph Siah Van Hook as the youngest of 14 children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma Jean (Meece) Van Hook; and...

Joyce Faye Detherage

Joyce Faye Detherage

Apr 23, 2023

Joyce Faye Hampton Detherage, age 97, passed from this life and joined her heavenly family on April 23, 2023.  She was born on October 6, 1925 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to Walter Charles and Stella Ester (Thompson) Hampton. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Jack Detherage whom she married on March 18, 1944. Along with her husband she...

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