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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Irene Phelps
Feb 12, 2024
Irene Phelps, age 89, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Irene was born November 8, 1934 to the late Alfred Ira and Cordia Baker in White Lily, Kentucky. She married the love of her life, James Floyd Phelps on January 6, 1954, with whom she spent 70 years of her life...
Forrest Dale O'Hern
Feb 2, 2024
Forrest Dale O’Hern, 91, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while staying at Cloverleaf Health Care on February 2, 2024. Forrest was born on April 9, 1932, in Carbon, Indiana, the son of Connie and Lenna (Martin) O’Hern. He graduated from VanBuren High School. Forrest retired from Kroger after many years of service. Forrest managed Lake Cumberland Funeral Livery Association for...
Martha Selvidge
Feb 2, 2024
Martha Sue "Marcy" Selvidge, 79, of Prospect, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Rivers Edge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 5, 1945 as the second daughter to Betty & Robert Selvidge at Baptist Hospital in Louisville, KY. Initially, she had red hair, but it was soon replaced by blonde curls! When Marcy was just a...
Edwin Thomas Swartz
Feb 1, 2024
Mr. Edwin Thomas "E.T." Swartz, age 74 of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, February 01, 2024. He is survived by his significant other Sheila Sears, and one sister Kathy Lou Swartz Tatro (Dale Tatro). One son, Tim Miller (Samantha Miller); two daughters, Megan Smith Davis (Wendell Davis). Molly Cross (Brandon Cross); three nephews Will Cooper, Richard Lewis Swartz, and Todd...
Elaine Difloe
Jan 27, 2024
Elaine Difloe, a beloved member of her community, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. Elaine was born on July 8, 1933, in Bad Axe, Michigan, to Nelson and Ethel Ritter Ducharme. Elaine led a fulfilling life and touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. She dedicated many years of her life to her career as a security...
Margaret Burris
Jan 26, 2024
Margaret Ruth Burris having attained the age of 83 passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2024 into the arms of her savior after a lengthy illness at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center. Margaret was a strong Christian lady who loved her Lord and her church. Margaret was a wonderful cook, loved to plant flowers, spent many years square dancing...
Brenda Aileen Farmer
Jan 24, 2024
Brenda Aileen Farmer, daughter of the late Elvin and Alice Levada Towe Chance, was born in WIlliamsburg, KY on February 13th, 1966 and she departed this life on January 24, 2024 at her residence having attained the age of 58 years.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Clifford Joe Farmer. He survives. Other survivors include; two brothers, Greg Wayne Chance...
Beverly Michele Leahy
Jan 23, 2024
Beverly Michele Leahy, 59, of Edmonton, Kentucky, passed away on January 23, 2024, after her long battle with Huntington's disease. She was born on May 27, 1964, in Royal Oak, MI, to Louis Dwyer and Janet Dwyer. Beverly was a professional dog breeder and dog show handler, dedicating her life to her passion for animals. She was known for her...
Vicki Marie Lipps
Jan 22, 2024
Vicki Marie Lipps, age 76,passed away on January 22, 2:15 pm in Somerset, Kentucky. She was cleaning off her driveway of snow and ice causing her to fall which resulted in a head injury that was her demise.
Vicki was a dedicated wife to Ray and loving mother to her disabled son Shawn for 37 years. She was a most...
Paul Irvin Morris
Jan 20, 2024
When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrow like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul Paul Irvin Morris, 87, devoted husband of Eleanor Bumgardner Morris, passed on January 20, 2024. Paul was born the oldest of four children to Orville and Melda Hatfield...
Clifford J. Williams
Jan 15, 2024
Clifford J. Williams, age 78, peacefully passed away early Monday morning, January 15, 2024, at his home in Somerset, Kentucky. Born on April 3, 1945, in Birmingham, Michigan, Cliff's life was characterized by faith, service, and a passion for music.Having spent 30 years dedicated to his profession, Cliff worked for Ford Tractor in Troy, Michigan, until his retirement in 1994....
Rodney Roy
Jan 13, 2024
Rodney Allen Roy, (84), of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Oklahoma University Medical Center after a short illness.
Born and raised in Nancy, KY, Rodney attended Lindsey Wilson College and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Eastern Kentucky University. He spent his professional career in sales with the International Harvester Company...
David Lee Whitis
Jan 11, 2024
Mr. David Lee Whitis, son of Everett Lee and Betty Jewell Whitis of Somerset, was born on February 8 1962 and departed this life on January 11th 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He attained the age of 61 years.He is survived by his Step-Mother, Lillian Zoraida Whitis of Somerset, one brother, Gary Whitis, five sisters, Terri Whitis Chaney and...
Elsie Barrett Leach
Jan 10, 2024
Elsie Barrett Leach of Somerset, KY passed away on January 10, 2024 . She was born January 08, 1930 to the late Joseph and Grace Jones Ambrose of Berea, KY. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Barrett on November 7th, 1946 and to this union was born one son; Tommy Wayne Barrett who resides at Lascassas, TN. Mr....
Charles Joseph Williams
Jan 9, 2024
Charles Joseph "C.J." Williams, age 40, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.He was born October 5, 1983 to Ann King and the late Ricky Williams in Defiance, Ohio. He enjoyed spending his free time piddling, and loved to listen to music and watch videos.He is survived by his mother, Anne King and her husband Jay...
Michael Dale Brumley
Jan 9, 2024
Michael Dale Brumley, age 46, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.
He was born October 6, 1977 to the late Ernest James and Barbara Ann Brumley in Somerset, KY. He thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors, spending his free time either camping or fishing, or simply hanging out with his friends.
He is survived by five siblings,...
Stella Hail
Jan 6, 2024
Stella Mae Hargis Hail, 102, of Somerset departed this life Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the Jean Waddle Care Center.
She was born July 12, 1921 to the late Arthur and Mae Hargis in Mark, Kentucky and soon after moved to Harwell, Ohio, where she didn't return to Kentucky until the age of 10. In 1940, she graduated from Shopville...
Martha Joyce Ricks
Jan 6, 2024
Martha Joyce Ricks, age 83 of Somerset, Ky. passed away on Saturday January 6, 2024 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. Martha was born December 10, 1940 to the late Lacy Lloyd and Mary Dell Cannon.
Martha was a secretary for Hoover in Cadiz, Kentucky. Lake Cumberland Home Health in Somerset, Kentucky as well as Awana Club at...
Billy Collins
Jan 5, 2024
Billy Eugene Collins, 94, of Burnside, KY, departed this world Friday, January 5, 2024 at his residence after a battle with cancer.
He was born March 16, 1929 in Benham, KY to the late Henry Clay & Arlena Collins, and attended Benham High School. He moved to Cleveland, OH in 1952 and worked as a machinist, contract painter and a...
Della Zora Garner
Jan 3, 2024
Della Married Harvey C Garner in 1958 and became a proud, independent, Airforce wife who supported her husband and family through their many station reassignments. She took care of her children and kept a beautiful home while her husband was deployed. Della was a sophisticated lady with impeccable manners and instilled this in her children as well. She taught Kindergarten...
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