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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mildred Sue Mayfield

Mildred Sue Mayfield

Sep 7, 2024

Mildred Sue Prather Mayfield, age 85, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Lafayette, IN, passed into the embrace of her Lord, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She is survived by her loving brothers, James Michael (Jan) Prather and Perry Martin (Shirley) Prather; Niece, Fonda (Reed) Crawford; Nephews, Dr. David (Robin) Wilson, and Barry (Gina) Wilson, who were...

Alberta Carter Herron

Alberta Carter Herron

Aug 30, 2024

Alberta Cox Carter-Herron, age 90, passed away Friday, August 30th, 2024 at her residence. Alberta was born in Burnside, Kentucky on September 13, 1933 to the late Charles Robert "Bob" Cox and Hazel Ann (Thomas) Cox. She grew up in her parents' home on what is now the State Park in Burnside. As a senior in high school, she was...

Delno L. Meece

Delno L. Meece

Aug 28, 2024

Delno Meece, 79, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. Delno was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by love, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys. He was devoted to his wife, Linda Meece, with whom he shared 61 wonderful years of marriage. Their union was a testament...

Marlene Chaney

Marlene Chaney

Aug 27, 2024

Marlene Chaney passed away peacefully on the morning of August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born on October 19, 1948, in Sacramento, CA to the late Jerry and Violet (Weddle) Crabb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Galen Ray and Brent Thomas Crabb. Marlene is survived by her husband...

Ona D Sears

Ona D Sears

Aug 27, 2024

Ona Dean Ridner Sears age 72. Ona was a life long resident of Somerset, Kentucky. Ona passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4, 1952 to the late Howard and Elva Ping Ridner. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Jerry...

Tommy Petrey

Tommy Petrey

Aug 26, 2024

Tommy L. "Tom" Petrey, 72, of Indianapolis, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Community North Hospital. Born September 23, 1951, Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son of Chester Ernest Petrey and Mary F. (Turpen) Petrey. He married Deborah Lynn (Hardwick) Petrey on June 21, 1975, and she preceded him in death on April 22, 2023. Survivors...

John Arthur Gallagher

John Arthur Gallagher

Aug 26, 2024

John Gallagher, Sr., 75, of Somerset, KY, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on July 6, 1949, in Ferguson, KY to Homer Edward and Maggie Gallagher. On August 1, 1973, John married Deborah Bush, his devoted wife of 51 years. John was employed as a maintenance worker at McDonald’s South, was...

Roland Dale New

Roland Dale New

Aug 24, 2024

Mr. Roland Dale New, son of the late Herbert Logan and Elizabeth Marie Nicholas New, was born in Pulaski County, KY on May 27, 1941 and he departed this life on August 24, 2024 having attained the age of 83 years. On April 20, 1968 he was united in marriage to Sally New. She survives. Other survivors include; two children,...

Dennis L Adkins

Dennis L Adkins

Aug 23, 2024

Dennis Lee Adkins II, Age 50, of Somerset, Kentucky went home to The Lord on August 23rd, 2024. Lee was born on December 23rd, 1973 to the parents of Rosemary Smith Adkins and Dennis Lee Adkins in Somerset, Kentucky. Lee was preceded in death by both parents, Rosemary Smith Adkins and Dennis Lee Adkins. He is survived by an only...

Connie Kelly

Connie Kelly

Aug 22, 2024

Connie Lou Kelly, 72, of Eubank, Kentucky, fell asleep in The Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2024 following a brief illness. Born in Scott County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Mason Kelly, and Vernie Duff Kelly. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her brothers, Lynn and Doyle Kelly, and her boyfriend of 33 years,...

Faye Lee Jones

Faye Lee Jones

Aug 18, 2024

Faye Lee Jones, daughter of the late Ivan Bradley and Angie Nicholas Roberts, was born October 10, 1934 in McCreary Co., Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024 having attained the age of 89 years and 10 months. She was united in marriage to Frank Jones on June 2, 1961. Survivors include her step Son, Dennis &...

Johnny Brent Fitzpatrick

Johnny Brent Fitzpatrick

Aug 14, 2024

Johnny Brent Fitzpatrick, born in Somerset, John was the elder son of Bill (deceased) and Lida Fitzpatrick. He was a 1973 graduate of Somerset High School, where he excelled in creative writing and music. A talented trumpeter, he was often requested to play taps at military funerals and remembrances. He attended Western Kentucky University, and for many years worked alongside...

Gary Taylor

Gary Taylor

Aug 14, 2024

Gary C. Taylor, the son of Eva Lee Watkins Taylor and the late Jack Taylor, was born August 16,1951 in the Cabin Hollow Community of Pulaski County and he departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 having attained the age of 72 years. He was united in marriage to Jennifer Janette Phelps Taylor, she survives. Other survivors include; a...

Carson Jack Gregory

Carson Jack Gregory

Aug 14, 2024

Carson Jack Gregory departed from this life on August 14, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Jack was born to Andrew and Maggie Bray Gregory on August 30, 1953, in Somerset, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Meloney Gregory of Somerset, and his sons, Major Carson Jack Gregory II of Frankfort, Kentucky, and Joshua (and Amanda) Gregory of Somerset....

Mark Lesinski

Mark Lesinski

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Mark Lesinski, son of the late Donald and Sandra Balut Lesinski, was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 08, 1959 and he departed this life on August 12, 2024 having attained the age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Gail Dotson Lesinski, she survives. He is also survived by; a son, Nick; a daughter, Tara; three...

Charles F. Walker

Charles F. Walker

Aug 6, 2024

Charles Franklin Walker, 68, of Somerset, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1955, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Eddie Walker and Mary Betty Sadler Walker.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Patterson Walker of 32 years of marriage; to...

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

Aug 1, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Lee Wilson, age 43 of Burnside, KY passed from this life on Thursday, August 01, 2024 at his home.

Chris was born on February 28, 1981 to Marvena New and Creston Wilson in Somerset, KY.

He was of the Southern Baptist faith. He loved mudding, fishing in the creek, frisbee golf, being outside working in the yard, working on cars...

Carolyn Sue Hewitt

Carolyn Sue Hewitt

Jul 29, 2024

Carolyn Sue Hewitt, 76, of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 16, 1948; daughter of the late Lucian and Maxine (Adams) Gastineau. She started working for the GTE, which would transition to Alltel, and later Windstream, where she retired after 43 years of service. In her earlier...

Garfield Smith

Garfield Smith

Jul 29, 2024

Garfield Smith, Jr, son of the late Garfield Smith Sr, and the late Bessie Meeks Smith, was born in Somerset, KY on February 15th, 1957 and he departed this life on July 29, 2024 having attained the age of 67 years. He was first united in marriage to Wilma Cuenco Smith, she survives. To this union was born a daughter,...

James Scott Compton

James Scott Compton

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. James Scott Compton, age 58 the adopted son of Edna Mae Bates Compton and the late Loyd Compton, was born on January 05, 1966 and he departed this life on Saturday, July 20th following a lengthy illness. Survivors include his mother, Edna Mae Compton; his step-brother, Gary (and Lisa) Compton; his guardian and close friend, Chasity Torres and a...

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