Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Chrissie Ann Johnson

Chrissie Ann Johnson

Aug 10, 2017

Chrissie Ann Johnson, 55, of Wilmington, NC passed away August 10, 2017.She is survived by one brother, Robert Johnson; and one sister, Mannie Johnson both of Somerset, KY.A graveside service will be held Saturday August 12, 2017 at Grave Hill Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, at Pulaski Funeral Home.Pulaski Funeral Home is...

Lucille M. Tankersley

Lucille M. Tankersley

Aug 8, 2017

Lucille M. Tankersley departed this life on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean waddle Care Center. She was the daughter of the late James and Della Caldwell Mosley. Lucille was born September 12, 1935 in Confluence, Kentucky. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by; her husband, Silas Tankersley; a son, Kenneth...

Maisie Ellen Cook

Maisie Ellen Cook

Aug 3, 2017

Maisie Ellen Cook, age 92, widow of Howard Edward Cook of Somerset, KY passed from this life to her heavenly home on August 03, 2017 at the Jean Waddle Care Center following an extended illness.She was born in Somerset, KY daughter of the late James Alford and Martha Alice Mayfield Glover. She was united in marriage to the late Howard...

Mr. Clayton Phillip Hunt, Sr

Mr. Clayton Phillip Hunt, Sr

Aug 2, 2017

Mr. Clayton Phillip Hunt, Sr., son of the late James Raymond and Louella Harris Hunt, was born in Pulaski County, KY on Tuesday, July 09, 1935 and he departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 having attained the age of 82 years.He was united in marriage to Irene Colwell Hunt, she preceded him in death. Other than his parents...

Roberta "Bobbie" Burton

Roberta "Bobbie" Burton

Jul 16, 2017

Roberta "Bobbie" Burton went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2017 in Nancy, KY. Survivors include; her son, James Burton of Nancy, KY; her daughter, Brenda Fields of Severville, TN; 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 4 sisters. A native of Akron, OH she was employed at St. Thomas Hospital. Bobbie was a loving mother and grandma...

Billy K Ferrell

Billy K Ferrell

Jul 13, 2017

Billy K. Ferrell, 79, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.He was born in Monticello, KY on May 27, 1938; son of the late John and Nancy Persimmons Ferrell. He was a farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Davis; one son, Roger Ferrell; a brother, James...

William Brent "Bill" Fitzpatrick

William Brent "Bill" Fitzpatrick

Jul 12, 2017

FITZPATRICK, William Brent, 87, died July 12, 2017 in Somerset. Bill was born in Somerset on June 9, 1930, and was the son of the late Ernest and Mabel Lee Fitzpatrick.Bill was a graduate of Somerset High School and Fugazzi Junior College, a veteran of the Korean War, and was a trusted public accountant for many clients in Pulaski, Wayne...

Tarry Gene Glover

Tarry Gene Glover

Jul 8, 2017

Mr. Tarry Gene Glover, son of the the late Raymond Starlin and Zada Bell Mounce Glover, was born June 2, 1950 and he departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2017 having attained the age of 67 years.He was united in marriage to Cathy Grider Glover who survives. Other survivors include; two sons, Johnny Glover, and Jeff Trent; one granddaughter,...

Collas Simpson

Collas Simpson

Jul 6, 2017

Mr. Collas Simpson, son of the late Logan and Suzie Jones Simpson, was born at Kidder, KY on Tuesday, December 20, 1927 and he departed this life on Thursday, July 6, 2017 having attained the age of 89 years.He was united in marriage to Gloria Voline Simpson on November 20, 1954, she preceded him in death on March 21, 2015....

James Irvin "Jim" Phelps

James Irvin "Jim" Phelps

Jul 5, 2017

James Irvin "Jim" Phelps, Jr., age 72, of Hindman, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Medical Center at Hazard, KY. He is survived by; three brothers, Gary Phelps, Alden Phelps and Jonathan (Kathy) Phelps; seven sisters, Linda Phelps, Jennifer (Gary) Taylor, Debbie (Donnie) Todd, Darlene (Kendall) Murphy, Sherri (Paul) Bubnick, Pam (Mike) Burdine and...

Rodney D. Ping

Rodney D. Ping

Jun 29, 2017

Rodney D. Ping, 51, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 22, 1965; son of Denton & Patty (Whitaker) Ping. He was a School Psychologist for Clay Co. Schools and a member of the Ferguson Baptist Church.Rodney is survived by his wife and best friend, Nancy Stivers Ping;...

Curtis David Cowen

Curtis David Cowen

Jun 28, 2017

Curtis David Cowen, 59, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 11, 1958; son of Gerald Puckett and Joyce Flenner Huff. He was a caregiver to several individuals. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer & (Jimmy) Torres; a son, Curtis & (Jamie) Cowen; his parents, Gerald Puckett...

Ina D. Goodin Bates

Ina D. Goodin Bates

Jun 27, 2017

Ina D. Goodin Bates, 87, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.She was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on July 1, 1929; daughter of the late Linville Green and Rilda (Boyd) Goodin. She worked as a Teachers Assistant for Pulaski Elementary School. She was a member of Beuna Vista Baptist Church.She is survived...

Brent Lee Weddle

Brent Lee Weddle

Jun 27, 2017

Brent Lee Weddle, 60, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his residence.A graveside service will be held at 5 PM , Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Grays Chapel Cemetery.Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Lane Burnett

Donald Lane Burnett

Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Donald Lane Burnett, son of the late Earl and Merdell Prows Burnett, was born June 2, 1947 in Pulaski County, KY and he departed this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 having attained the age of 70 years.Survivors include; one brother, Harold (and Linda) Burnett; one sister, Wanda Jones all of Somerset, KY; special family members, Monte (and Charlotte)...

Gail Simpson

Gail Simpson

Jun 26, 2017

Gail Simpson, daughter of the late Dillard and Eva Durham Johnson, was born January 08, 1948 and she departed this life on June 26, 2017 having attained the age of 69 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Lawrence Odell Simpson, he preceded her in death on April 14, 1990.Survivors include; two daughters, Marsha and Monica Simpson of Somerset, KY;...

Brenda Carol Hargis Herrin

Brenda Carol Hargis Herrin

Jun 21, 2017

Brenda Carol Hargis Herrin, 66, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her residence.She was born in Lockland, Ohio on February 2, 1951; daughter of Bertha Ann Slavey Hargis, and the late Vestal Lee Hargis. She was a member of Flat Lick Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Mr. G. A. "George" Herrin, Jr. on...

Vivian Owsley

Vivian Owsley

Jun 20, 2017

Mrs. Vivian Barrien Owsley, age 93, Widow of Mr. Charles Owsley passed from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on January 6, 1924 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Joseph Barrien and Katie Brock Barrien. Vivian was a graduate of the Old Dunbar High School in Somerset....

Lucille Phelps

Lucille Phelps

Jun 17, 2017

Mrs. Lucille Phelps, 93, of Somerset, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a stalwart homemaker, always available to tend to the needs of her family. She was saved at the age of 11 at the Bethelridge Methodist Church and was a faithful member of the Somerset First United Methodist Church for more...

Wilbur Gene Carter

Wilbur Gene Carter

Jun 9, 2017

Wilbur Gene Carter, 75, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at his residence.Gene was born in Poynter Creek, Kentucky on September 16, 1941; son of the late Cecil and Edna Catherine (Phelps) Carter. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant having served 22 years, and would later retire from Toyota also. He enjoyed spending time...