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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

James C. "J.C." McDowell

James C. "J.C." McDowell

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. James C. “JC” McDowell, 76, of the Alpine community passed away July 15th, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Stab, Ky to Clifford and Nola McKee McDowell. He was proceeded in death by his parents and five brothers, Howard, Denver, Dean, Ronald and Jerry McDowell. He is survived by his loving, faithful wife of...

Lloyd Stykes

Lloyd Stykes

Jul 14, 2020

Lloyd Stykes, age 86 of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Lloyd was born May 7, 1934 in Somerset, to Henry and Lou Stone Stykes. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert, Herbert, Glenn, Howard, and Edward; as well as his sisters Ethel Debord, Adeline, Stella, and Elsie...

Mr. Gerald Thomas Ping

Mr. Gerald Thomas Ping

Jul 10, 2020

Mr. Gerald Thomas Ping, son of the late Raymond Ottis and Ruth Kay Hughes Ping, was born Sunday, March 10th, 1935 and he departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2020 having attained the age of 85 years and 4 months. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Virginia Mercedes Wolfgram Ping, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Gerald...

Billy Joe Gooch

Billy Joe Gooch

Jul 9, 2020

Billy Joe Gooch, 85, of Eubank, KY, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 9, 2020 with his beautiful wife, Doris by his side. Bill was born on April 11,1935 to Cecil and Lola Gooch and was the youngest of 8 children. Bill married Doris on June 22, 1954 and they made their home there on the family farm....

James F. Reid

James F. Reid

Jul 8, 2020

James F. Reid, son of the late Robert S. and Leah Hurst Reid, was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 11, 1942, and he departed this life on July 8, 2020 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 78 years. He was united in marriage to Sheila Reid, who survives. Other survivors include; two daughters, Stacey (and Todd) Smith...

Jerry Coyt

Jerry Coyt

Jul 5, 2020

Jerry Coyt, 70, of Somerset passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at West Meade Nursing in Nashville.

He was born on November 17, 1949; son of the late B.J. Coyt and Ethel Goins Coyt. He was a US Vietnam Veteran, who served as a rifleman, and remained as a member of the Pulaski Co. chapter of the VFW. He enjoyed...

Shirley Randall

Shirley Randall

Jun 29, 2020

Shirley Jean Randall, daughter of the late Walter and Verlie Bullock Black, was born, Monday October 14, 1940, and she passed away on Monday June 29, 2020 having attained the age of 79 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Randall on September 10, 1961. He preceded her in death on January 1st of this year. Survivors include;...

Barbara Jean Burton

Barbara Jean Burton

Jun 25, 2020

Barbara Jean Dunsmore Burton, of Somerset, departed this life on Thursday, June 25th, 2020. She leaves behind her beloved husband of more than 67 years, John T. Burton, also of Somerset. She also leaves two sons, Larry (and Jenny) Burton and Gene (and Sandy) Burton all of Somerset. Barbara also leaves four grandchildren; Heather Criswell of Somerset, Kim (and Mark)...

Frances Marie Sowder

Frances Marie Sowder

Jun 24, 2020

Frances Marie Sowder, daughter of the late William and Olga Placke Bates, was born at Grundy, KY on Wednesday, July 01, 1931 and she departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 23 days. She was united in marriage to James Albert "Jack" Sowder on March 25, 1950. He preceded...

Chester Ray Moore

Chester Ray Moore

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. Chester Ray Moore, son of the late Charlie Franklin and Aquilla Haste Moore, was born in Casey County, KY on March 13, 1928 and he departed this life in the presence of his family on June 22, 2020 having attained the age of 92 years 3 months and 9 days. He was united in Marriage to Dorothy Jean Moran...

Dorothy Hewitt Beckman

Dorothy Hewitt Beckman

Jun 21, 2020

Dorothy Lee Hewitt Beckman, 87 years old, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, June 21,2020 at the home of her daughter, Ronette Patton in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born in Grundy (Pulaski County), Kentucky on July 16,1932 to Charles and Minnie Rowe Hewitt (Hughett). Dorothy was a loving, caring, nurturing, selfless, strong, independent woman with a beautiful smile and unconditional...

Irene P. Beasley

Irene P. Beasley

Jun 17, 2020

Irene Beasley, daughter of the late Lee and Luna Ping Phelps, was born Tuesday, August 27, 1929 at Alcalde and she departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Somerset having attained the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage to to Mr. Harold R. Beasley for 67 years until his death on February 6, 2016. Survivors...

Mr. Phillip Quinton Rose

Mr. Phillip Quinton Rose

Jun 15, 2020

Mr. Phillip Quinton Rose, son of the late Leslie Franklin and Joyce Francis Adams Rose, was born Sunday, September 11, 1966 and he departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 having attained the age of 53 years, 9 months and 4 days. A time to gather and reflect on his life by friends and family will take place on...

Ronnie Lee Stutz

Ronnie Lee Stutz

Jun 12, 2020

Ronnie Lee Stutz, 67, of Somerset passed away, Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 28, 1952; son of Treva Miller Stutz, and the late Herbert W. Stutz, Jr. He was a retired truck driver, and a United States Veteran.

He is survived by his mother, Treva Miller Stutz; a son, Michael...

Thomas Sampson

Thomas Sampson

Jun 4, 2020

Thomas Sampson, 73, of Burnside, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1947; son of the late John B. and Juanita Jones Sampson. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He was a caring individual who was always willing to help anyone at anytime. He...

Floyd Halcomb

Floyd Halcomb

Jun 3, 2020

Floyd Halcomb Floyd Halcomb died peacefully in his sleep June 3, 2020, at age 95. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Mason Halcomb, and a son, Mark Stephen Halcomb, his parents, John Sherman Halcomb and Mintie Catherine (Browning) Halcomb, his sisters, Daphna Halcomb, Viola Griffin, and Maude Jones, and his brothers Chester, Thurston, Willie,...

William George Goforth

William George Goforth

Jun 1, 2020

Mr. George Goforth, son of the late William and Nancy Ellen Boyd Goforth, was born September 3, 1942 and he departed this life on June 1, 2020 having attained the age of 77 years. Survivors include; two sons, Robert S. (and Ashley) Goforth of London, KY and William Watkins of Manchester, KY; four grandchildren, Jordan, Abigail, Benjamin and Christian Goforth,...

Mary Ruth Wallace

Mary Ruth Wallace

May 29, 2020

Mary Ruth Wallace, daughter of the late George W. and Fannie Raines Trammell, was born at Middlesboro, KY on March 01, 1950 and she departed this life on May 29th, 2020 in Cincinnati, Oh having attained the age of 70 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Wallace. He survives. Other survivors include; five sons, John Wallace of...

Mr. Paul Glen Neely

Mr. Paul Glen Neely

May 27, 2020

Paul Glen Neely, son of the late Herbert and Luther Casada Neely, was born at Pulaski, Kentucky on January 11, 1929 and he departed this life May 27, 2020 having attained the age of 91 years. He was united in marriage to Betty Ridley in 1956 at Jasper, Tennessee. This union was blessed with two sons, Dr. Steve (and Joan)...

Shirley L. Calhoun

Shirley L. Calhoun

May 26, 2020

Shirley L. Calhoun, daughter of the late Eugene "Gene" and Ruby Burton, entered this life in Somerset, KY on Wednesday, May 30, 1945 and she departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 having attained the age of 74 years, 11 months and 26 days. In 1961 she was united in marriage to Mr. Truman Calhoun. He preceded her in...

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