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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Roberta E. Cundiff

Roberta E. Cundiff

Nov 30, 2020

Roberta E. Cundiff. Age 101. She lived in Dayton, Ohio for the past ten years. She went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.

Roberta was born January 1, 1919 in Somerset, Kentucky to William and Olga Bates.

She is survived by two daughters, Deloris Harter and Bettie Jo Detrick of Dayton, Ohio;...

Gary D. Miller

Gary D. Miller

Nov 30, 2020

Gary D. Miller, age 75, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Gary was born on March 11, 1945, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Maurice and Maxine Carter Miller. He was united in marriage to Judy Burton on August 2, 1969. He was a devoted and...

Virginia Hazel "Snookie" Spears

Virginia Hazel "Snookie" Spears

Nov 27, 2020

Virginia Hazel "Snookie" Spears, daughter of the late Sam P. and Helen Doolin Vaught, was born in Springfield, IL on February 26, 1931 and she departed this life on November 27, 2020 in Jamestown, KY having attained the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Vernon E. Spears, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; two children,...

Tana Sue Tarter

Tana Sue Tarter

Nov 26, 2020

Mrs. Tana Sue Tarter, of Nancy, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, November 26th, 2020. 

She was born August 8, 1954 making her 66 years old.  While she passed from this physical life quickly, she never stopped showing the love and kindness that defined who she was.  She was one of the best cooks there was, she enjoyed sewing and reading...

Kristin Meece

Kristin Meece

Nov 23, 2020

Kristin Meece passed away on Monday, November, 23, 2020. She was a loving wife to Justin Meece, a caring mother to Abby and Alex Meece, and a wonderful stepmother to Haley and Morgan Meece. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lewis Paul Brewer. She leaves behind her grandmother, Jeanna Brewer, her father, Mike Brewer, her mother, Linda Singer,...

Marvin E. Wimmer

Marvin E. Wimmer

Nov 20, 2020

Marvin E. Wimmer, 87, of Liberty, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mercer Co., WV on April 16, 1933; son of the late James Claude and Carrie Ada Anderson Wimmer. He was a former welder, and most notably, a jack of all trades. He was a man who loved to laugh, and...

Lois Hurd

Lois Hurd

Nov 14, 2020

Lois Ann Hurd, 78, of Burnside, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her residence.She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 6, 1942; daughter of the late Freeman and Ora Johnson.She is survived by her daughter, Lora Conley; sons, Ricky Hurd & (Betty Green), Charles Ronald Hurd & (Flora), Chris Hurd & (Holly), and Paul Allen Hurd & (Barbara);...

Linda Gloria Barnes

Linda Gloria Barnes

Nov 14, 2020

Linda Gloria Barnes, 71, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in the Alpin Community on July 31, 1949; daughter of the late Elmer and Hazel McKee Heath. She worked as a Truck Driver, and team drove with her husband for several years. She was enjoyed traveling with her...

Mary Ann Burkett

Mary Ann Burkett

Nov 13, 2020

Mary Ann Flynn Burkett, 83, of Faubush, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.She was born in Faubush, Kentucky on July 10, 1937; daughter of the late Clifford H. and Irene Schoolcraft Flynn. She was a faithful follower of Christ, and a loyal member of Faubush Church of the Nazarene. Mary Ann was a...

Forrest Lee Robinson

Forrest Lee Robinson

Nov 10, 2020

Forrest Lee Robinson 87 of Somerset, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Forrest was born December 1, 1932 in New Paris, Indiana to the late Forrest and Nancy Bontrager Robinson. Forrest is survived by one son, John R. Robinson of Chatsworth, California; a twin sister, Rose Kauffman of...

David Purcell

David Purcell

Nov 6, 2020

Mr. David John Purcell, 85 a resident at Thomson-Hood Veterans Home, entered eternal rest Friday, November 6, 2020 while hospitalized at the VA Hospital in Lexington.

Mr. Purcell was born in the Plato community of Pulaski County December 6, 1934, the son of the late John and Evelyn (Bullock) Purcell.

Mr. Purcell was a Veteran who served in the Air...

Gayle Wilson

Gayle Wilson

Nov 3, 2020

Gayle Wilson, age 83, of Nancy, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center. Gayle was born on September 26, 1937 in the Cain Store Community; to the late Hobert and Ida Mae Kissee Wilson. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Gayle married the love of his...

Albie Juanita Herald

Albie Juanita Herald

Nov 1, 2020

Albie “Juanita” Herald, Somerset, died November 1st, 2020, at the Neighborhood Nursing Home. 

Juanita was born May 1st, 1930 to Frank and Ina Harper.  She was born and raised in the Stab, KY area where she attended Shopville High School.  After graduation she married Edward Lee Woodall moving to Indianapolis, IN, where they had one son, before divorcing shortly thereafter. ...

E. Roger Pennington

E. Roger Pennington

Oct 30, 2020

E. Roger Pennington, 74; of Somerset, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Smilex, Kentucky on August 5, 1946; son of Ona Bailey Pennington Howard, and the late Ernest Arthur Pennington. He was a retired Construction Superintendent for South Kentucky RECC. Roger enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching all University...

Betty Jean VanHook Chaney

Betty Jean VanHook Chaney

Oct 25, 2020

Betty Jean VanHook Chaney, age 83, passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, October 25, 2020 due to complications from a fall. Born July 8, 1937, in the community of Cedar Grove, Kentucky, where she was the only daughter born to James & Hettie VanHook. She was a little sister to Charles William VanHook, of Somerset....

Harold Denver Bumgardner

Harold Denver Bumgardner

Oct 24, 2020

Harold Denver Bumgardner, 70, of the Elrod Community passed away October 24, 2020 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 2, 1950; son of the late General Ottis and Gladys Poynter Bumgardner. He farmed throughout his life. Harold grew up and lived on the family farm in the Elrod Community of Pulaski County. He enjoyed...

Starland Brinson

Starland Brinson

Oct 23, 2020

James "Starland" Brinson, 82, of Science Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Drum, Kentucky on July 26, 1938; son of the late Willie Enoch and Nannie Florence Meece Brinson. Throughout the years he worked in factories, including Cumberland Wood &...

Edgar J. Mounce

Edgar J. Mounce

Oct 18, 2020

Edgar “Eddie” J. Mounce, age 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Detroit, Michigan,beloved Son of Mary Stogsdill Mounce and the late Carvel J. Mounce, was born on February 15th, 1948 in Somerset, Kentucky. He passed from this life to his eternal resting place on October 18th, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky.Edgar “Eddie” is survived by his mother, Mary Mounce of Somerset,...

Beulah Brinson

Beulah Brinson

Oct 17, 2020

Beulah Brinson, 95, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday October 17, 2020 at Kingston of Miamisburg.  She was born April 16, 1925 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the daughter of Harrison and Cora Ledbetter. 

She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Richard) Cook; son, Ron Brinson (Janet Baughman)  five grandchildren, Rodney (Rachel) Myers, Anthony (Teresa) Myers, Brian Cook (Tonya); Sheryl (Steve) Shiverdecker...

Patricia Hash Smith

Patricia Hash Smith

Oct 16, 2020

Patricia Hash Smith, 71, passed away on October 16 at her home. She was the wife of Joshua Smith, to whom she was married for 7 years. She was the widow of Phillip Hash, to whom she was married for 37 years. Born in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of Harold and Grace Sullivan. She graduated from Danville...

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