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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Judy Stringer
Oct 6, 2023
Judy Kay Stringer, daughter of the late Pauline & Samuel Hancock, born on August 12th, 1962, passed away peacefully at home with her family. She was 61 years old.
She was united in marriage to the late Hollis Lee Stringer on August 11th, 1989 in Sevierville, Tennessee.
She is survived by one sister, Toni Hancock (Kim Day); four brothers, Charles...
Billy Cody
Oct 4, 2023
Billy Neil Cody, 76, passed from this life on October 4, 2023 at The Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born on December 30, 1946 in Morristown, Tennessee.
He was an avid golfer and especially cherished the time spent playing with his daughter traveling around the state to play in golfing tournaments, many of which they won. In recent years,...
Louise Pierce
Oct 3, 2023
Louise Pierce, a cherished aunt, beloved sister, devoted wife, and friend, departed from this life at Telford Terrace Nursing Home in Richmond, KY on October 3rd, 2023.
Born to Everett and Maggie Helton, Louise was enveloped by a family that enjoyed love, strength, and devout faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Hugh Helton, sister Joyce...
Vivian Nevels
Sep 30, 2023
Vivian Nevels, daughter of the late Timothy And Margaret Dugger Abbott was born at Frazier, KY on June 14, 1947 and she departed this life on September 30, 2023 having attained the age of 76 years.
She was raised by Dorothy and Timothy Abbott when her mother passed away when she was only three. She attended School at Somerset...
Billy Ray Sharpe
Sep 29, 2023
Billy Ray Sharpe, age 86, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Wheeling, IL, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023. He was born May 29, 1937 to Lela (Haysletta) Sharpe and John Sharpe in Harlan, KY,
He is survived by his daughters, Billie Rae Addeo (Joe) of Las Vegas, NV. Debbie Prill (Jim) of Zion, IL, Pamela (Matt) McCutcheon of...
Bessie A Claunch
Sep 29, 2023
Bessie Ann Molen Claunch, age 89, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at her residence. Bess was born in Nancy, Kentucky on April 18, 1934, to the late Harry and Beatrice Pierce Molen. She was a 1951 graduate of Nancy High School and also attended the Rogers School of Business in Somerset. Bess was a member of...
Varna Fox Wright
Sep 24, 2023
Varna Fox Wright, age 76, passed away on Sunday, September 24th surrounded by his family.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 26, 1947, to the late David and Isabell (Beasley) Wright. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Thelma(Fletcher) Wright. Varna was a devoted father to his four children, Varna “Benjamin” Wright Jr., Johnnie Wright,...
Darlene Kaye Grant
Sep 22, 2023
Darlene Kaye Grant, age 66, passed away peacefully at home, where she felt most comfort and surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, September 22, 2023. Darlene was born August 12, 1957 to her mother, Glenadine Kelley and her father, Wallace Dauber.
Darlene had been married to her devoted husband, Michael Grant, for 34 years. They had a loving...
Arvis Lee Baugh
Sep 14, 2023
Arvis Lee Baugh, of Nancy, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord on September 14, 2023.
He retired in 1999 from Crane Plumbing Company in Ferguson Kentucky where he served as Modeler for most of the 37 years he worked there. He was a lifelong Christian and member of White Oak Baptist Church in Nancy (where he grew up),...
George "Bill" Bryant
Sep 12, 2023
George " Bill" Bryant, 86 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away September 12, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.
He was born on October 3, 1936 in Somerset, Kentucky to Virgil and Elanore Aker Bryant. George attended Pulaski County High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1955. He served his country in the United States...
John Powell
Sep 12, 2023
John Gaston Powell, beloved husband of Nancy Waters Powell, and father of Dr. John William Powell (Shannon), Kaity Woods (Tim), and Lyndsie Janbakhsh (Michael), passed away on Tuesday afternoon September 12, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
Born and raised in Monticello, Kentucky, John was a proud alumnus of Monticello High School. He pursued...
Agnes May Calhoun
Sep 1, 2023
Agnes May Calhoun, 82, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.
She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 9, 1941; daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie Elizabeth (Bray) Rexroat.
She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Burchfield, and Trisha Colson; a sister, Linda Sue Dobbs; grandchildren, Keith & (Judiann) Denney,...
Amy Jo McKinney Elliott
Aug 30, 2023
Amy Jo Hardwick, 44 of Somerset, KY. passed away from this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence. Amy was born January 29, 1979 to Frank Hardwick SR. and the late Pamela Jean Nevels. Amy enjoyed thrifting and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by...
Lela Whitaker
Aug 30, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Lela Price Whitaker, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the June Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Ky. All 7 children and spouses plus several grandchildren were there surrounding her. We held her hands, kissed her face, rubbed her feet, but we never asked her to stay. She was ready to meet her Savior and...
Doug Rice
Aug 29, 2023
Douglas W. Rice, 76, of Nancy, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Doug was the son of Geneva (Floyd) & James Lee Rice, Sr. who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by one brother James Lee (Diane) Rice, Jr.
Doug proudly served in the United States Navy (U.S.S. Austin), the United States Navy Reserve, the United...
Gary Stephen Martin
Aug 29, 2023
Gary Stephen Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 29th, 2023 at his home in Science Hill, Kentucky. He was born on December 5th, 1958, and was 64 years old at the time of his passing.
Gary's journey began in Pendleton County, where he graduated from Pendleton County High School. He went on to play...
Geneva Hansford
Aug 29, 2023
Geneva Bea Whitis Hansford, age 97, of Somerset departed this life on August 29, 2023 at her residence.She was born October 1, 1925 to the late Lucy Mae Whitson Whitis and Clyde Whitis.
She was united in marriage to Clifford (Gene) Hansford on September 14, 1946. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2017.
Surviving are one son,...
Debra " Debby" Sue Lyons
Aug 26, 2023
Debra “Debby” Sue Lyons, age 71, passed from this life Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Debby was born in Somerset, December 12, 1951 to Hollis and Bob Gleason. She attended Somerset High School where she played the coronet as a member of the Briar Jumpers marching band. She graduated as part of the class of 1969. After high school she...
Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson
Aug 26, 2023
Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson, daughter of the late Alonzo and Cloda Daulton Colyer, was born at Elihu, Kentucky on April 25th, 1936 and she departed this life on August 26th, 2023 having attained the age of 87 years.
She was first united in marriage to Mr. Weldon Barker, he preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage...
Faustine Eller Norfleet
Aug 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Faustine Eller Norfleet (03/21/33 - 08/22/23)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faustine Eller Norfleet at her home surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2023. A devoted wife; loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; and cherished friend, Faustine’s presence graced the lives of all with her kindness and unwavering...
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