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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Helen Davis

Helen Davis

Nov 27, 2015

Helen B. Davis, 74, of Burnside, Kentucky was born on April 26, 1941, daughter of the late Willie Everett & Flonnie Wilson Branscum; and the late Margaret Branscum. She was a cook in the Pulaski Co. School System for many years, she loved quilting, sewing, her flower garden, reading her bible, and baking. She is survived by four sons, Jeffrey...

G.B Starnes

G.B Starnes

Nov 25, 2015

Mr. G.B. Starnes, age 79 of Somerset, KY passed away at 6:00 p.m. surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. G.B. was born July 7, 1936 in Garrard County, KY to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (McKinney) Starnes. He married Betty Dollins Starnes in Lexington, KY on December...

Robin Wilson

Robin Wilson

Nov 23, 2015

Robin Wilson, 58 of Somerset, KY passed away Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at home with her family and friends by her side. Robin was born on September 19, 1957 to the late John and Maedell Whitlock. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Her faith in Christ was as beautiful as her voice,...

John Bloemer

John Bloemer

Nov 21, 2015

Our loving “Sweetie” John Joseph Bloemer, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2015 at The Baptist Convalescent Home in Newport, KY. He was 92 years old. John was born and raised in Covington, KY. Sweetie proudly served in WWII in the United States Army Air Corps Division where he was stationed in London, England. He was also a lifetime member...

Jessie Dalton

Jessie Dalton

Nov 20, 2015

Mrs. Jessie Ovaline (Yahnig) Dalton, daughter of the late Joe R. and Clara M. (Simpson) Yahnig, was born on March 3, 1925 in Somerset, Ky. She departed this life at Providence Retirement Home, New Albany, IN on November 20, 2015. Until recently, she was still living on her own at the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage...

David Lee Hargis

David Lee Hargis

Nov 13, 2015

Mr. David Lee Hargis, age 62 of Somerset, Kentucky son of Wilene Whitis Hargis and the late Eugene Hargis was born on August 13, 1953 in Somerset and departed this life on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal grandparents; Noah and Mary Mae Hargis, and...

Diana Louise Beasley - Hamby

Diana Louise Beasley - Hamby

Oct 29, 2015

Diana Louise Beasley - Hamby departed this life on October 29, 2015 at her home in Somerset, KY. Diana was born on July 24, 1946 in Somerset, Ky., daughter of the late Louise Beasley and Herbert “Perk” Beasley ( and Jean) Beasley. She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Deana and Kenneth Hampton, Christopher and Nannette Coleman,...

Janet Decker

Janet Decker

Oct 27, 2015

Janet Decker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Janet was a long-time resident of Somerset but most recently resided in Roswell, GA. She was married for 43 years to Andy Decker and they jointly ran Decker Drug Store formerly located on the Somerset city square. Later, Janet also worked alongside her brother-in-law Gene Hurt at Farm Bureau Insurance...

Betty Hargis

Betty Hargis

Oct 26, 2015

Betty Berniece Hargis, age 75 of the White Lily Community departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2015 with her husband by her side. Betty was born to the late Howard C. and Edna Mounce. She was a faithful member of White Lily Baptist Church. She retired from Palm Beach Co. She loved to...

Mr. Greg Lee Denham

Mr. Greg Lee Denham

Oct 22, 2015

Greg Lee Denham was born in Pulaski Co., KY on March 27, 1974 and he departed this life on Thursday, October 22, 2015. He is the son of Stanley Denham of Somerset, KY and Joyce Jewell of Somerset, KY they both survive. Other survivors include; one son, Greg Denham of Somerset, KY, one brother, Michael Franklin (and Jessica Wilson) of...

Mr. Everett Coy Lovins

Mr. Everett Coy Lovins

Oct 19, 2015

Everett Coy Lovins, son of the late Harvey and Alvie Mink Lovins, was born September 1, 1932 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Monday, October 19, 2015 at his residence having attained the age of 83 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mildred Juanita Hinkle Lovins on March 13, 1953, she survives. Other survivors include;...

Lloyd Hamilton

Lloyd Hamilton

Oct 16, 2015

Lloyd Hamilton, 96, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Somerwoods Nursing & Rehab. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 13, 1919, son of the late Sam and Golda Nunley Hamilton. He was a farmer and an avid grouse hunter. He worked locally and all over the state in livestock yards and Peoples Tobacco Warehouse....

Fairzina (Horn) Jones

Fairzina (Horn) Jones

Oct 15, 2015

Mrs. Fairzina Horn (Mary) Jones passed from this life and was freed from all earthly pain and sorrow on Thursday morning, October, 15, 2015, with family and Hospice by her side. Born March 15, 1929, to the late Alfred Horn and Susan Fairzina Blevins Horn in Richmond, Kentucky, she was the middle of eleven children. She is survived by one...

Mrs. Ruth Wallace

Mrs. Ruth Wallace

Oct 9, 2015

Mrs. Ruth Wallace of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away October 9, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. She was 102. Mrs. Wallace, born July 3, 1913, to Gale and Zella Helton of Sloans Valley, Kentucky, was a loving wife and mother. She was a faithful Christian, always active in church and service to the Lord and was a charter member...

James "Jim" David Gibson

James "Jim" David Gibson

Oct 6, 2015

James "Jim" David Gibson, 57, of Somerset, KY departed this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born on April 3, 1958 at Somerset Hospital to his loving parents; Phyllis Latham Gibson and the late Clifton James Gibson. Jim was a member of the Burnside First Baptist Church. He worked as a...

Estill Lee Huff

Estill Lee Huff

Oct 2, 2015

Huff, Estill Lee – Born January 21, 1924, died October 2, 2015, son of Sallie Bailey Huff and Elmer Huff, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. He was a good Christian man. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked a variety of jobs, including coroner and x-ray technician. He retired from Arthur's Furniture as a...

Stephen F. "Steve" McKee

Stephen F. "Steve" McKee

Oct 1, 2015

Stephen Francis “Steve” McKee of Sloans Valley passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2015, leaving a hole in the hearts of all those who loved him and most of those who had ever met him. Steve was stationed in Alaska in 1965 while serving in the Army, and spent about 30 years in Eagle River, Alaska before moving...

Leslie Diane "Sissy" Meece

Leslie Diane "Sissy" Meece

Sep 30, 2015

Leslie Diane "Sissy" Meece, 59, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at her residence. She was born on June 18, 1956 in Somerset; daughter of Lowell Meece and the late Marlene Smiley Meece. She was a Pulaski Co. High School class of 1974 graduate. She worked for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital as a Labor & Delivery Nurse,...

Milton Leroy Brown

Milton Leroy Brown

Sep 30, 2015

Milton Leroy Brown, 80, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Aurora, IL; son of the late Walter L. and Dorothy L. Schuttler Brown. He was retired as the Vice President of National Metalware in Aurora, IL. He spent 16 years on the Pulaski Co. Water Board,...

Charles Sandusky

Charles Sandusky

Sep 29, 2015

Charles Sandusky, 79 was born on February 2, 1936 to the late Hovie and Mary (Hatcher) Sandusky in Monticello, Kentucky and entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. He was a faithful member of Davis Chapel AME Church. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1955. He was...

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