logo-image

Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mrs. Jewell Christine Phelps

Mrs. Jewell Christine Phelps

Jun 10, 2011

Mrs. Christine Phelps, daughter of the late Tilford and Zora McMullin Whitt, was born on October 20, 1934 in London, Kentucky and she departed this life on Friday June 10, 2011 having attained the age of 76 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Floyd Phelps, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; four sons, Johnny (and Grace) Phelps...

James Lowell Farmer

James Lowell Farmer

Jun 2, 2011

James Lowell Farmer “Strawberry”/”Red Fox”, age 61, of Somerset, formerly of Sumter, Scout Carolina departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1949 in Somerset to Mae (Collins) and the late Lowell Farmer. James was in the retail building supply business as an estimator becoming disabled. He adhered to the Holiness faith....

Mr. Leo Brinson

Mr. Leo Brinson

May 31, 2011

Mr. Leo Brinson, son of the late Willie and Nannie Meece Brinson, was born in the Drum Community of Pulaski County, KY on September 5, 1929 and he departed this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 having attained the age of 81 years. He was united in marriage to “Cookie” Cook Brinson in December of 1955, she survives. Other survivors...

Mr. Charlie Wren

Mr. Charlie Wren

May 28, 2011

Charlie Louis Wren, age 36, of Somerset, Ky. departed this life peacefully in his sleep, on Sat. May 28, 2011. He was born on February 14, 1975 to Connie (Harrison) Wren and Nathan Ray Wren of Crab Orchard, Ky. Charlie was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, and had been attending Eubank Baptist Church with his wife, Rebecca Ann...

Mr. Jack Strunk

Mr. Jack Strunk

May 27, 2011

Mr. Jack Strunk son of the late Harve and Mary Susan Bray Strunk, was born in Tateville, KY on July 7, 1922 and he departed this life on Friday, May 27, 2011 having attained the age of 88 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Charlotte Hutchinson Strunk for more than 69 years, she survives. Also surviving are the...

Margie Farmer Edwards

Margie Farmer Edwards

May 23, 2011

Margie Farmer Edwards, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, widow of John William "Bill" Edwards, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Poplarville, Kentucky on December 25, 1926, daughter of the late Ella Wyatt and Cy Hampton Farmer. She was the fourth and youngest child of her parents, a beautiful, bright and...

Valentine Morgan Diamond

Valentine Morgan Diamond

May 22, 2011

Valentine Morgan Diamond, 97, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on February 14, 1914, daughter of the late Grant and Mary Jane Jones Morgan. She was a Christian and up until her death was the oldest living member of Camp Ground Baptist Church. She was married to Astor...

Sandra Lee Roberts

Sandra Lee Roberts

May 20, 2011

Mrs. Sandra Lee Roberts, age 56 of Eubank, Kentucky daughter of the late Arlis and Oma (Combs) Feltner was born on August 10, 1954 in Hazard, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Besides her parents Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Lee Roberts, 1 daughter; Jennifer...

Danny "Cooney" Kuhnapfel

Danny "Cooney" Kuhnapfel

May 20, 2011

Mr. Danny “Cooney” Kuhnapfel, age. 49 of Somerset, Kentucky son of the late Charlie and Pearl Hewitt Kuhnapfel was born on May 20, 1962 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Mr. Kuhnapfel is survived by his wife Juliaetta “Judy” Adkins Kuhnapfel, 3 daughters April McCaney (and Jeffery) of...

Ruby Maxine New

Ruby Maxine New

May 19, 2011

Ruby Maxine New, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 12, 1927, daughter of the late John Porter and LaSada Voiles Kennedy. She loved going to church, reading her bible and Gospel music. She worked as an operator for the telephone company and a...

Irene Hunt

Irene Hunt

May 11, 2011

Irene Hunt, 65, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed onto her heavenly home on May 11, 2011 at her residence, while surrounded by her family. Irene was born in Trenton, NJ on October 2, 1945, daughter of the late Burchel and Pokey Huff Colwell. She retired from General Devices of Indianapolis, IN in 1997. Though retired, it did not slow her down....

Ronald "Tony" Anthony Holts

Ronald "Tony" Anthony Holts

May 7, 2011

Ronald “Tony” Anthony Holts, 43 years old, departed this life on May 7, 2011. The son of Sunnie E. Holts-Penman, born on June 1, 1967 in Somerset, KY to reside in the loving care of his grandparents, Emmit and Bobby Holts, better known as “Granny and Pap”. Tony graduated from Somerset High School, The Class of 1985. He continued his...

Jackson Daniel Downing

Jackson Daniel Downing

Apr 27, 2011

Jackson Daniel Downing, the three month old infant son of Earl and Samantha Jackson Downing, was born on January 3, 2011 and he departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Other than his parents, he is survived by one sister, Makayla Emerson of Science Hill, KY, his maternal grandparents, Dan and Mary Jackson, his paternal grandparents, Robert and...

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Rowe

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Rowe

Apr 25, 2011

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Rowe, daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Haynes Phelps, was born at Bobtown, Kentucky on Tuesday, May 7, 1929, and she departed this life on Monday, April 25, 2011 having attained the age of 81 years 11 months and 18 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. Jimmie Carl Rowe for more than 51 years,...

Charles C. Van Hook

Charles C. Van Hook

Apr 22, 2011

Mr. Charles C. Van Hook, of Somerset, son of the late Charles F. and Mary Martha (Hargis) Van Hook was born on April 1, 1932 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 79. Other than his parents Mr. Van Hook is preceded in...

Mr. James E. "Bunt" Phelps

Mr. James E. "Bunt" Phelps

Apr 22, 2011

Mr. James “Bunt” Phelps, son of the late Toney and Lucy Ethel Phelps, was born on April 3, 1935 and he departed this life on Friday, April 22, 2011 having attained the age of 76 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mildred “Tooter” Ping Phelps, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Chris Phelps of Ferguson, KY; four...

Jo Ann Hunley

Jo Ann Hunley

Apr 18, 2011

Jo Ann Burkett Hunley, Formerly of North Hwy. 1247, Somerset, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 18,2011 at Somerwoods Nursing Home, Somerset, KY after a lengthy illness. She was born March 2,1940, in Winsor, KY., daughter of the late William Howard Burkett and Ethel May Roy Burkett. She was a retired seamstress from the Palm Beach Clothing Company and Caldens Clothing...

Hue Decker

Hue Decker

Apr 16, 2011

Mr. Hue Decker, son of the late Huey and Effie Mae Carrender Decker, was born at Bronston, KY on June 27, 1931 and he departed this life on Saturday, April 16, 2011 having attained the age of 79 years. Special thanks go out to the entire staff of Hospice of Lake Cumberland for their care and assistance. He was widowed...

Theodore (Ted) Lattie

Theodore (Ted) Lattie

Apr 14, 2011

Theodore (Ted) Lattie, 84 of Somerset, KY, departed this life on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg, KY. He was born July 21, 1926 at Kilsythe, West Virginia to the late John and Charlotte Cochrane Lattiie, He was a veteran serving both in the Navy and Army. While serving he earned (4) four bronze stars in...

Mr. Silas Dale Whiles

Mr. Silas Dale Whiles

Apr 11, 2011

Mr. Silas Dale Whiles, son of the late Silas Elva and Nellie Fugate Whiles, was born at Science Hill, KY on September 5, 1937 and he departed this life on April 11, 2011 having attained the age of 73 years. Survivors include; one son: Curtis Dale (and Sarah) Whiles; one grandson, Nicholas Tyler Whiles; two brothers, Floyd (and Pauline) Whiles...

Share by: