Somerset Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Dortha “Dorothy J” Flynn Johnson age 88, formally of the Ruth Community in Somerset passed away December 15,2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born May 30, 1933, in the Cherry Grove Community to John Wilson and Mary Jane Hargis. Dorothy was a graduate of Shopville High School in 1950, after graduation she began working at The Goodall Factory...

Dec 13, 2021

Luther Flynn passed away at home from cancer, at the age of 90,surrounded by family. He was born in Nancy, Kentucky , one of ten Children, to Luther Flynn Sr. and Ada Stacy Flynn. Luther proudly served in the Marine Corps for two years and in the United States Air Force for 21 years. He served as a Marine Helicopter...

Dec 8, 2021

Doris (“Dottie”) Rebecca Robinson Salter was born on Aug. 4, 1922, while Warren Harding was in the White House… and she lived during the terms of 18 U.S. Presidents. 1922 was four years after the end of the "Great War", five years before Lindberg flew solo across the Atlantic. And seven years before the stock market crash of 1929 (that...

Dec 8, 2021

Suzanne M. Donovan, 76, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Anniston, Alabama passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her daughters residence in Nancy.

She was born in Chicago, Il on March 31, 1945; and grew up in Boulder Co. and traveled the word as a military family before retiring near Anniston Al; daughter of the late James "Jim" and Marie (Tomaszewski)...

Dec 4, 2021

Kenneth Whalen, 73 of Russell Springs,KY. passed away December 4, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born June 1, 1948. he was an employee of State Dock In Jamestown, KY for many years and later an employee of The Tarter Gate Company till retirement in 2010. He enjoyed taking long walks and being out in nature as...

Dec 4, 2021

Martin Nolan Kute, 72, was born December 9, 1948 and he passed from this life peacefully at his home on Saturday Dec. 4, 2021. His sisters and brother had the privilege of being with him through his brief illness. Thanks go to Hosparus for such good guidance and care. Martin was a competitive swimmer at Lakeside Swim Club, St. Xavier...

Dec 4, 2021

Mr. George Mills, Jr., the son of George Mills, Sr. and the late Mary Renfro Mills, entered this life on Thursday, May 9th, 1967 and he went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 having attained the age of 54 years. Survivors include: his father; George "Popie" Mills; one sister, Elizabeth "Beth" Mills; two nieces, Topanga...

Dec 3, 2021

Mary Ellen Eichmann, 85 passed from this life on Friday December 3, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky after a short illness.She was born in Dayton, Kentucky on March 21, 1936 to Thomas Fletcher and Ocia Muse Fletcher. Mary Ellen was a shining light to her family showing love and compassion for all mankind but most importantly, her love for her Lord...

Dec 3, 2021

Allen Gene Collins Jr., 67, of Nancy KY passed away on December 3rd at the Jean Waddle Hospice Center, in Somerset, KY. Born to Allen and Mary Jane Collins in Somerset, KY.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jackie (Longfellow) Collins, one son, Eric Collins, two daughters, Bethany Burton and Stacey Bates, four grandsons: Logan, Jacob and...

Nov 27, 2021

Diane Lynn Bates, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 28, 1951; daughter of Sam Brown, and the late Flora Mae (Hutchison) Brown. She was a retired hair dresser. She enjoyed reading, eating, and talking.

She is survived by her son, Bryan Bates; her father, Sam...

Nov 26, 2021

Dorothy "Dottie" Wood, 93 passed from this life Friday, November 26, 2021 in Louisville, KY.

She was born in the Cedar Grove Community on December 23, 1927; to Joseph Wesley and Lelia (Robinson) Mounce. Dorothy was the matriarch of her family since she was sixteen and became a mother figure to many of them. She was a member of the...

Nov 23, 2021

Delmore Perkins, age 75, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his home in Knox County, Kentucky in the care of his niece and nephew, Bobby and Kelly Coates. He was born in Dry Ridge, Kentucky on June 11, 1946 to Toy (Dews) and Roy Perkins

He was united in marriage on December 31, 1974 to Evelyn (Jones) Perkins and...

Nov 22, 2021

Leon Whiles, son of the late Elva and Nellie Fugate Whiles, was born on Thursday, August 13, 1942 and he departed this life on Monday, November 22, 2021 having attained the age of 79 years. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Haste Whiles, she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Melissa W. Ferrell and Lorrie W. (and Levi "Danny")...

Nov 18, 2021

Thelma Ruth McKinney Johnson, daughter of the late Walter Everett and Gracie Ann Baker McKinney, was born in Westchester, Ohio on February 8, 1928 and she departed this life on Thursday, November 18, 2021 having attained the age of 93 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Clarence Estes Johnson at East Bernstadt, KY in Laurel County on July...

Nov 18, 2021

Robert Syphax, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Somerset, Kentucky. 

Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Pulaski Funeral Home. 

Pulaski Funeral Home is Honored to assist the family with arrangements. 

Nov 18, 2021

Susan Meece Whitaker, daughter of the late Ed and Mary Snell Meece, was born at Ula, KY on February 10, 1931 and she departed this life on November 18, 2021 having attained the age of 90 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Welty Eugene Whitaker on August 23, 1949 in Somerset, KY, he survives. Other survivors include; two...

Nov 18, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Joseph Buster King, son of the late Thomas A. King and Frankie Lockaby Johnson King, was born in Corbin, Ky. January 10th, 1986 and he departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday November 17th 2021, having attained the age of 35 years. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his loving grandparents Escoe Buster King and Lillie Mae...

Nov 15, 2021

Clyde Goff, 66,of Somerset, KY, Passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on July 19, 1955 to Wesley and Iva Dean (Dykes) Goff in Somerset, Kentucky. He was united in marriage on January 19, 1974 to Charlene Lowery. Clyde was self employed as a truck driver from which he retired. He loved spending time with...

Nov 8, 2021

James Sonny Loveless, 90, of Somerset, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on July 15, 1931; son of the late Dennie and Amelia (Roy) Loveless. He retired from Gordon Foods in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed working on cars, especially racing cars. He was a kind and generous...