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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Amanda K. Ard Pitman

Amanda K. Ard Pitman

May 17, 2017

Amanda K. Ard Pitman, age 39, of Somerset, KY passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. She was born October 2, 1977 in Somerset, KY to Jennell Williamson Edwards of Somerset, KY and Ralph (and Theresa) Ard of Nancy, KY.Other than her parents, she is also survived by: a daughter, Breanna Pitman; a son, Brandon...

Paul Lester Upchurch

Paul Lester Upchurch

May 13, 2017

Paul Lester Upchurch, 54, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Sterns, Kentucky on July 21, 1962; son of Juanita Alton Upchurch and the late Estill Paul Upchurch. He is survived by his wife, Denise Martin Upchurch; his mother, Juanita Alton Upchurch; a son, Corey Upchurch & (Connie Lynn Dobbs); a daughter,...

Willard Hansford

Willard Hansford

May 11, 2017

Willard Hansford, 77, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his residence.   He was born in the Mark Community in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on March 10, 1940; son of the late Arthur and Irene Poynter Hansford. He retired in 2002 as the Pulaski County Clerk. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, the Shriners,...

Jessie Helen Ping

Jessie Helen Ping

May 9, 2017

Jessie Helen Ping, age 83 departed this life May 09, 2017 after battling a lengthy illness. Born August 9, 1933 in Colo, KY, Helen was the youngest daughter of the Late Charles Wesley Roark and the Late Alice Phelps Roark Meece.Helen, as she liked to be called, spent her early years attending Jones Elementary School. She often talked about being...

Betty Jean Barnes Hargis

Betty Jean Barnes Hargis

May 6, 2017

Mrs. Betty Jean Barnes Hargis, of the Barnesburg Community, went to be with Jesus Saturday morning May 6, 2017 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 85 years.She was preceded in death by; her husband, Harold Hargis; her parents, John B. and Hepsa Mayfield Barnes; her siblings, Hubert Leon Barnes, BJ Barnes, Louise Barnes Combs, and Ruby...

Carol Sowder

Carol Sowder

May 6, 2017

Carol Elaine Bullock Sowder, 76, of Somerset stepped peacefully into her celestial home on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky.Carol, a daughter of the late Howard Taft and Bessie Shell Bullock, was born in Hansford, Kentucky on August 19, 1940. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael, Giles, and Mitchell; sisters, Mildred...

Betty Lester Swartz

Betty Lester Swartz

May 4, 2017

Mrs. Betty Jane Lester Swartz, daughter of the late William F. and Della Lou Butt Lester, was born at Science Hill, Kentucky on Monday, October 10, 1927 and she departed this life at Somerset, Kentucky on Thursday, May 4, 2017 having attained the age of 89 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Richard "R.T." Swartz on December 07, 1947,...

Goldie Holt Duncan

Goldie Holt Duncan

May 3, 2017

Mrs. Goldie Holt Duncan, daughter of the late James and Bertha Manning Holt, was born on May 23, 1924 in Somerset, Kentucky. She grew up as a farm girl and enjoyed playing childhood games with her sister and brothers. She professed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and began a lifetime of service to her...

Wilene Hargis

Wilene Hargis

May 2, 2017

Wilene "Granny" Hargis, 83, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.She was born in the Bobtown Community on November 8, 1933; daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Beuna Rebecca Poynter Whitis. She is survived by her grandson, JD Hargis & (Jami Ashley) of Somerset; a brother, Edward James "EJ" and (Violet) Whitis...

Paul Wayne Crew

Paul Wayne Crew

May 2, 2017

Paul Wayne Crew passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 2nd 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Cathy Turpin Crew, in January of 2016.He is survived by three daughters, Kelly Crew Rizzo of Baltimore, MD; Trudy Crew Tarver of Somerset, KY and Paula Crew Thorne of Somerset, KY. He is also survived...

Stelma Haynes

Stelma Haynes

Apr 30, 2017

Stelma R. Haynes passed away April 30, 2017, at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. She was 91 years old. Preceding her in death were her parents, William Andrew and Nova Cottongim, and her husband, Rev. Carroll J. Haynes. She is survived by her four children; Joseph C. Haynes of Sydney, OH, Timothy L. Haynes, Philip W. (and Kim) Haynes of Kettering,...

Wanda Bullock Bray

Wanda Bullock Bray

Apr 29, 2017

Wanda Bullock Bray was born at Public, Kentucky on Saturday, October 13, 1928 to the late Bro. Robert and Nora Wells Bullock and departed this life on Saturday, April 29, 2017 having attained the age of 88 years.She retired from many years of service with Jiffy and then Key Cleaners. She enjoyed knitting and listening to gospel music. Wanda was...

Darlene Collins Bernard Spears

Darlene Collins Bernard Spears

Apr 24, 2017

Darlene Collins Bernard Spears, 65, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Seco, KY on June 23, 1951: Daughter of the late Robert B Collins and Gene C Collins. She was a Mother, Friend, Psychologist and Wife. She is survived by her sons, Jon-Brent and Jordan Bernard; Her sister Denise Collins Hughes;...

Aldane Christopher Gooden

Aldane Christopher Gooden

Apr 21, 2017

Aldane Christopher Gooden, 26, of Somerset, Ky., formely of Montego Bay, Jamaica passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica West Indies St. James. He was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. Aldane enjoyed listening to music, doing artwork, joking around and cooking.  He was a friendly person...

Jack Crawford

Jack Crawford

Apr 21, 2017

Mr. Jack Crawford, son of the late Richard Frank and Laura Ellen Davidson Crawford was born in Pulaski County, KY on October 9, 1929 and he departed this life at his residence in Somerset, KY on Friday, April 21, 2017 having attained the age of 87 years.He was united in marriage to Doris Sue Hail Crawford, she preceded him in...

Maxine Meece Ping

Maxine Meece Ping

Apr 20, 2017

Maxine Meece Ping, 78, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Blue Ash, OH on September 29, 1938; daughter of the late James K. and Hattie Meece. She was a retired bookkeeper in the healthcare industry. She is survived by her husband, John "Jack" Ping whom she married on June 7, 1958; two daughters,...

Walter S. Cook

Walter S. Cook

Apr 20, 2017

Walter S. Cook went home to Heaven on April 20, 2017. He was at Jean Waddle Hospice at the time of his passing.Born March 5, 1937 to the late Cloyd W. Cook and Della Taylor Cook Trimble in Montgomery, West Virginia. He was married to Wilma F. Strunk Cook August 3, 1957.Together they raised and loved five children; Pauletta (Danny...

Betty Jo Withers Randall Carmichael

Betty Jo Withers Randall Carmichael

Apr 12, 2017

Betty Jo Withers Randall Carmichael, daughter of the late Hobart T. and Ella Edwards Withers, was born at Somerset, Kentucky on July 26, 1930 and she departed this life at her residence surrounded by her family on April 12, 2017.Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband William E. Carmichael.She leaves to cherish her...

Bill and Betty Carmichael

Bill and Betty Carmichael

Apr 12, 2017

Bill and Betty Withers Randall Carmichael are to be laid to rest on November 20, 2017 at the Mill Springs National Cemetery. Bill was born on January 25, 1929 and was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2016. Betty was born on July 26, 1930 and she was called home to be with the Lord on...

Bee Bee Durham

Bee Bee Durham

Apr 11, 2017

Bee Bee Durham, daughter of the late Edward Clark and Susan Jane Harris Duncan, was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1928 and she departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 having attained the age of 89 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Durham, he preceded her in death. Other than her parents and husband, she was also...

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