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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Vaugnetta Major

Vaugnetta Major

Jul 14, 2024

Vaugnetta Major, age 88, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born June 8, 1936 to James and Dorothy Azbill of Richmond. Vaugnetta was married to her husband, Glen Major, for 58 years. She retired from First and Farmers National Bank where she had worked as a bookkeeper. Active in her community, Vaugnetta was a member of the Somerset...

Calvin H. Burton

Calvin H. Burton

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Calvin H. "Cowboy" Burton,76, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 6, 1948; son of the late Eugene and Ruby Burton. He enjoyed collecting one dollar bills, and shiny pennies. He was loved watching Scooby Doo and Donald Duck, and had a knack...

Herbert Roy Snider

Herbert Roy Snider

Jul 11, 2024

Mr. Herbert Roy Snider, son of the late George Leroy and Zella Gaye Roland Snider was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on August 31, 1944 and he departed this life in Somerset, Kentucky surrounded by his family on July 11, 2024 having attained the age of 79 years. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Jewell, his college sweetheart, on...

Emma Morgan

Emma Morgan

Jul 9, 2024

Emma Morgan, daughter of the late Henry and Edna Baker was born June 09, 1935 and she departed this life on July 09, 2024 having attained the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Erasmus Morgan on December 12, 1954, he prece3ded her in death.

Emma was a homemaker, wife, and mother. When she was asked about...

Carl C.J. Jonathan Eugene Bray

Carl C.J. Jonathan Eugene Bray

Jul 4, 2024

Carl "C. J." Bray, 28, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Blountville, Tennessee. He was born June 17, 1996, to Michael Joe Bray and Crystal (Varner) Smith and was raised by his aunt "mom" Shelley and Uncle "dad" Bill Phelps. from the time he was 10 months old.

C.J. had a great personality and was very friendly and outgoing. He loved...

William Wilder

William Wilder

Jul 2, 2024

William "Red" Wilder, age 81, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born on July 23, 1942 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to James and Roxie (Kelly) Wilder. Red, as he was known grew up in and around Middlesboro and made it his home for most of his life. He worked at various occupations during...

Esther Irene Bryant

Esther Irene Bryant

Jul 1, 2024

Esther Bryant, age 93, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, August 12th, 1930, to Earl and Minnie (Garland) McCluskey. Ester retired as a Nursing Assistant from Oakwood and attended Dixie Bend Baptist Church. She enjoyed dancing, horse riding, traveling, visiting friends, quilting, reading, boating, riding four-wheelers, and spending time with her...

Christine Brinkley

Christine Brinkley

Jun 28, 2024

Uma Christine Brinkley, age 94 of Hwy 461, joined her husband in Heaven on June 28, 2024 at her home under Hospice Care from a long illness.

She was born in Faubush, Kentucky on June 22, 1930, the daughter of the late Harrison and Jennie Roberts Flynn. She was a dairy farmer and a housewife. She was a kind and gentle...

Lois Christine Richardson

Lois Christine Richardson

Jun 25, 2024

Lois Christine (Rice) Richardson passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2024 at the Somerset, KY home of her daughter and son-in-law Karen Richardson-Britt and David Britt. She was born in Shepola, KY (now Nancy) to Erver and Olena Rice, one of two girls in a family of ten children. She attended Nancy High School and grew up in the Sardis...

Betty Adkins

Betty Adkins

Jun 25, 2024

Betty Adkins, 89, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. 

She was born in Betsy Layne, Kentucky on May 8, 1935 to the late Curtis and Reno Horn Smith. Betty graduated from Betsy Layne High School. After graduation, she married Sammie Adkins, Jr. and moved to Dayton, Ohio. Betty worked for the Kroger...

Kennie Manis Slone

Kennie Manis Slone

Jun 21, 2024

Kennie Manis Slone, 67, of Nancy, Kentucky, passed away on June 21, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.   He was born to parents Marvin and Joyce Slone, on March 27, 1957, in Pippa Passes, Kentucky. He married Becky, the love of his life, in 1980, who survives him after 44 years of marriage.  Kennie is survived by his daughter, Erin,...

Cathy Jane True

Cathy Jane True

Jun 17, 2024

Cathy Jane Hargis True, 70, of Somerset, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at her residence. Cathy was born on February 13, 1954; she had a difficult but rewarding life. Her parents were Donald and Faye (Sears) Hargis, both were loved and respected. She was raised in Somerset and attended Somerset High School. She was a member of the...

Panzi L Gumm

Panzi L Gumm

Jun 10, 2024

Panzi Gumm, daughter of the late George and Ida Belle Simpson Crum was born February 13th, 1942 and she departed this life on Monday, June 10th, 2024 having attained the age of 82 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Gumm. He preceded her in death. Survivors include; Three sons, Bobby (and Amanda) Gumm, Travis Gumm, and David...

Linda Sue Barnett

Linda Sue Barnett

Jun 9, 2024

Linda Sue Barnett, age 71, passed away on June 8, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.She was born on October 8, 1952 to the late Harold Eugene and Ruby Catherine (Rose) Gragg in Somerset, Kentucky.Linda led a life filled with love, selflessness, and unwavering dedication. She worked as a foster grandparent for Oakwood, where her nurturing spirit touched many lives....

Helen Mae Hunt

Helen Mae Hunt

Jun 8, 2024

Helen Mae Goff was born on September 5th, 1935, to Hobert Goff and Dorothy Owens in Ocala, Kentucky. She had an active Childhood growing up on a farm and was a tireless helper. Helen became a Christian as a teenager and was a faithful follower for life. She graduated from Eubank High School and later studied at Gulf Coast Bible...

Mildred Faye Price

Mildred Faye Price

Jun 7, 2024

Obituary for Mildred Fayrene "Faye" Price, a beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, at the age of 79.She was born on September 24, 1944 and raised in the Woodstock community. She went to Woodstock, Eubank and Pulaski High School. She was a licensed Cosmetologist and owned a very successful business “ Faye’s...

Gerald Dean White

Gerald Dean White

Jun 6, 2024

Gerald Dean White, 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born in Matoaka, WV on December 19, 1938; son of the late Ralph and Rosa (Sudar) White. He retired from the M&M Mars Candy. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Cumberland, hiking, and spending time at the beach. He...

Hershal Roscoe Whitaker

Hershal Roscoe Whitaker

Jun 6, 2024

Hershal Roscoe Whitaker, age 94, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2nd, 1930, Hershal was the beloved son of James Thomas Whitaker (1893-1942) and Bessie Whitaker (1899-1945). He grew up in Somerset, where he cultivated a deep love for his community and the people within...

Eulala Rogers

Eulala Rogers

Jun 4, 2024

Eulala Bernice Thompson Silvers Rogers. age 94 of Bronston, KY passed away from this life on June 4, 2024 at the Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born August 7, 1929 in Rockcastle County, the daughter of Charles and Olgia Debord Thompson.Eulala was a member of the Southside Church of Christ of Somerset, KY. She was a retail worker for...

Barney Lee Woodall

Barney Lee Woodall

Jun 4, 2024

Barney Lee Woodall, son of the late Delmar and Sybil Farmer Woodall, was born May 7th, 1943 and departed this life on June 4, 2024 having attained the age of 81 years. He was united in marriage to Deloris Price on May 18, 1963 in Ringgold, GA. She survives. Other survivors include; two children, Dawna Wade (and Mark) Smiley and...

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