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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Marjorie Wright
Jan 10, 2019
Marjorie Wright, daughter of the late Will N. and Charlotte Meadows Jones, was born December, 28, 1927 in Wayne County, KY and she departed this life on January 10, 2019 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 91 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Vernon Wright, he preceded her in death.Survivors include; seven children, Ervin Jones, Katherine Roberts,...
Emmit DeWayne "Wayne" Holts
Jan 10, 2019
Emmit DeWayne “Wayne” Holts 49, of Lexington, Kentucky entered into life March 12, 1969 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Sunnie Holts and the late Garland Piersall. Wayne entered into eternal rest, January 10, 2019 at his residence. He was gainfully employed by CC&E Concrete for a number of years until becoming physically disabled. He enjoyed the outdoors, cooking (especially...
Sarah H. Godby
Dec 26, 2018
Sarah Evelyn Holder Godby, 92, of Somerset, KY passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2018.
Sarah was born in Somerset, KY to James Pierce and Mabel (Claunch) Holder on September 17, 1926. She was the oldest of four children. After graduating from Nancy High School in 1942, she attended and graduated from Sue Bennett College. She then...
Cordell Eldridge
Dec 18, 2018
Cordell Eldridge, age 86, was born on June 21, 1932 in Squib, Ky to the late Luster B. and Tressie V. Whitaker Eldridge and went to his eternal home in heaven on December 18, 2018. He married the love of his life, Betty Ann Duncan on November 23, 1954 with whom he shared 62 precious years until her death on...
Edwin Earl Silvers
Dec 18, 2018
Ed passed away at the age of 96, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN, under the gentle care of Knute Nelson Hospice and Homecare. Edwin was born to Earl and Velva (Dick) Silvers on December 2, 1922, in Hickory Nut Ridge, KY. He completed the eighth grade. During WWII Edwin served in the Philippines, India...
Betty Lucille Muse Singleton
Dec 17, 2018
Betty Lucille Muse Singleton, age 93 passed away at Hospice of Lake Cumberland on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born in Somerset, KY to the late William D. and Maude L. Beasley Muse. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, E. J. Singleton and her son, Joe W. Gay; two brothers, Albert and Hobert Muse...
Donna Jo Townsend Byram
Dec 16, 2018
Donna Jo Townsend Byram, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in her home in Titusville, Fl.
She was born May 28, 1956 in Birmingham, AL to Harold Hugh Townsend and Betty Jo Daulton Townsend. She worked for many years and retired from JCPenny and accepted Christ as her savior at an early age. She was a...
Roseann "Rosie" Bode
Dec 7, 2018
Roseann (Rosie) Bode, 55 of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 7th, after a brief illness. Rosie was born June 6th, 1963 in Camden, New Jersey to Margaritte Bode (87), and the late Frank Bode. She was a former resident of Oakwood in Somerset, Kentucky, and most recently resided with Independent Opportunities located in Richmond, Kentucky. Despite Rosie living with disabilities,...
Mr. Michael Ross "Mike" Presley
Dec 3, 2018
Mr. Michael Ross "Mike" Presley, son of the late John Gilbert and Ruth Absher Presley was born September 17, 1944 and he departed this life on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 74 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Rita Foster Presley, she survives.Other survivors include two sons, Russell "Russ" Presley (and...
Phyllis Jewell Richardson
Dec 1, 2018
Phyllis Jewell Richardson, 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab. She was born in the Alpine Community on March 14, 1933; daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Goodin Calhoun. She was united in marriage to Mr. Richard Richardson, he preceded her in death earlier this year. She was a member of...
Ross David Rutt
Nov 26, 2018
Ross David Rutt, age 48, resident of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. Born August 19, 1970, he was the son of the Nancy Ann Kelly and Douglas Leonard Rutt, and stepmother Stephanie Rutt. Ross is survived by his wife Kelly Rutt; daughter Greer Rutt; brothers and sisters: Mitch Rutt, Nicole Beiderman, and Alexis Renczkowski and her...
Johnnie "Cecil" Marcum
Nov 24, 2018
Mr. Johnnie "Cecil" Marcum, 97, of Somerset, KY passed restfully in New Tazwell, TN on November 24, 2018.He was born December 29, 1920 to the late Barrett and Lectia Burton Marcum.Survivors include; one daughter, Connie Whitmire; one son, Johnnie (and Renee) Whitmire; six grandchildren, Jeffery, Renee, Natalie, Greg, Melissa and Allison; one sister, Betty McGurrin, one brother, H.B. (and Patsy)...
Wilma Wright
Nov 13, 2018
Wilma Wright, daughter of the late William and Shirley Bullock Allen, was born in Somerset, KY on June 7, 1954 and she departed this life on November 13, 2018 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 64 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Wright, He survives. Other survivors include; a daughter, Melinda Jean Sievers of Somerset, KY;...
Eileen Joyce Erichsen
Nov 9, 2018
Eileen Joyce Erichsen, 71, of Somerset passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at her residence.She was born in St. Augustine, FL on May 6, 1947; daughter of the late Enrico and Nilda Bobbio Marcucci. She was a member of Word of Faith Church; had a love for cooking dinners for her family, sewing, and doing crafts. Eileen enjoyed taking cruises...
Ronald David Stricklin
Nov 6, 2018
Ronald David Stricklin, 82, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 22, 1936, son of the late Raymond Delmas and Marie Nunnemaker Stricklin. In 1954 he graduated from Stanford High School and joined the Air Force in June of 1954. He returned to Somerset in...
Russell Lee Creech, SR
Nov 3, 2018
Russell Lee Creech, Sr. son of the late Enoch Bentley and Blanche Setser Creech, was born October 2, 1923 and he departed this life on November 3, 2018 having attained the age of 95 years.He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mellia Wright Creech, she preceded him in death.Survivors include; three sons, Russell Lee Creech, Jr of Somerset, KY, James...
Mr. Louie Ray Vanhook
Oct 30, 2018
Mr. Louie Ray Vanhook, age 84, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Lexington, KY. Louie was born at Ano, KY on September 17, 1934 to the late Robert L. "Bob" Vanhook and Edna Hamlin Vanhook. He was a member of Burnside First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was also a past Deacon at the...
Loretta Clawson
Oct 27, 2018
Loretta Clawson, daughter of the late Isaac Reuben and Nancy Jane Solomon, was born Saturday, July 4, 1936 and she departed this life on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Spring City, Tennessee having attained the age of 82 years. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Baker; two daughters, Linda Bake and Mary Richardson;...
Wanda Christine Hargis White
Oct 26, 2018
Wanda Christine Hargis White, age 90, of Somerset, Passed away from this life on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born on December 19, 1927 in Norwood, Ohio but was raised in the Bent Community of Somerset, KY. She is the daughter of the late James Riley and Amanda Ella Mize Hargis. Survivors include one...
Jorie Irene Haste Hall
Oct 23, 2018
Jorie Irene Haste Hall, 87, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Somerwoods Nursing & Rehab.She was born in Eubank, Kentucky on July 16, 1931; daughter of the late Harvey and Nina Sutton Haste. Irene enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and sewing. She was a member of Groesbeck Church of Christ. She is survived...
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