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Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mr. Carter Beshear

Mr. Carter Beshear

Dec 19, 2010

CARTER BESHEAR, age 84, Somerset, KY died Sunday, December 19, 2010. Mr. Beshear, a lifelong farmer, was born April 23, 1926 in Naomi, Kentucky to the late Della Merrick Beshear and Buckner Lee Beshear. Mr. Beshear is survived by his wife, Mae Hammond Beshear, whom he married March 1, 1947; a daughter, Teresa Beshear Colson of Lexington; granddaughters, Deidra Beshear...

Tony Joe Alexander

Tony Joe Alexander

Dec 15, 2010

Tony Joe Alexander, son of the late Joe C. Alexander and Rebecca Coffey Alexander passed away into eternal rest Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Tony was born on July 14, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky. He attended Dunbar elementary for 2 years until he transferred to Parker elementary and completed his education in 1975...

Mrs. Retha M. Farmer

Mrs. Retha M. Farmer

Dec 12, 2010

Retha M. Farmer, born November 29, 1924 – died December 12, 2010. Widow of Howard R. Farmer who preceded her in death, June 1, 1971. She was the daughter of the late Cy H. Farmer and Ella Wyatt Farmer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Lynn Farmer who died on Christmas Day, 1960 and a sister and...

Mrs. Betty Mae Dye

Mrs. Betty Mae Dye

Dec 11, 2010

Mrs. Betty Mae Dye, daughter of the late Otha Hobert and Lucenda Adkins Dye, was born on April 14. 1911 and she departed this life in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 99 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. William E. Dye, he preceded her in death. Survivors include many nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends. She...

Marvin Wolford Marler

Marvin Wolford Marler

Dec 11, 2010

Marvin Wolford Marler, age 84, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Quail Community of Rockcastle County, KY on May 9, 1926, son of George W. Marler and Rissie O? Neil Ficklin., and married Frances Alice Sewell on September 29, 1943. Mr. Marler served in World War II in...

Donald Wayne Hall

Donald Wayne Hall

Dec 6, 2010

Mr. Donald Wayne Hall, age 76 of Somerset, KY departed this life on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Britthaven Nursing Home in Somerset, KY. He was born on March 9th, 1934 in Somerset, KY to the late Taylor and Grace Tomlinson Hall. He wed Joyce Slavey Hall on August 23rd, 1958 in Somerset, KY. Don was of the Baptist...

Wanda M. Placke

Wanda M. Placke

Dec 3, 2010

Wanda M. Placke of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Henry and Daisy Bea (Jackson) Placke was born on November 26, 1930 in Grundy, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 80. Other than her parents Wanda was preceded in death by one brother; William Placke...

Mrs. Mabel Edwards

Mrs. Mabel Edwards

Nov 27, 2010

Mrs. Mabel Edwards of Somerset, KY passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Ashville, North Carolina having attained the age of 96 years. She was born on February 19, 1914, the daughter of the late Leeander and Lillie Rose Phelps Alexander of the White Lilly, KY. She was later united in marriage to Mr. Calvin Edwards on December 24,...

Mr. Eventus "Andy" Muse

Mr. Eventus "Andy" Muse

Nov 23, 2010

Mr. Eventus “Andy” Muse, son of the late Walter and Nannie Halcomb Muse, was born at Naomi, KY on May 6, 1934 and he departed this life on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in the presence of his beloved family. He had attained the age of 76 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs....

Floyd Withrow

Floyd Withrow

Nov 19, 2010

Mr. Floyd Withrow, age 84 of Somerset passed away November 19, 2010 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Floyd was born to Charles and Nellie Withrow on September 24, 1926 in Bath County, Kentucky. He was a veteran of WWII and was married 26 years to Reta Withrow who preceded him in death in 2002. Floyd was...

William "Bill" Arthur Prather

William "Bill" Arthur Prather

Nov 18, 2010

Mr. William “Bill” Arthur Prather, age. 72 of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life for his heavenly life on November 18, 2010 at his home with his family. Bill was born June 17, 1938 to the late Arthur Goebel Prather and Esma Girky Prather. William married the love of his life the late Margaret Rose Jackson Prather, March 1955, They were...

June Stewart

June Stewart

Nov 16, 2010

Mrs. June Stewart, age 83, of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Charles Walker and Maggie (Helton) Smith was born on June 20, 1927 in Spring Creek, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. June is survived by her husband; C.B. Stewart, a son; Darcy (and Connie) Stewart and daughter; Pam Groves....

Mr. Justin Pitman

Mr. Justin Pitman

Nov 14, 2010

Mr. Justin Pitman, the son of Denzil Pitman and the late Laura Renee Dykes Pitman, was born in Lexington, KY on October 27, 1990 and he departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2010 having attained the age of 20 years. Survivors include his father, two sisters; Falicia Nicole Pitman of Science Hill, KY and Dayona Brooke Pitman of Nancy,...

Jean Brinkley Ping Denney

Jean Brinkley Ping Denney

Nov 14, 2010

Mrs. Jean Brinkley Ping Denney, age 92 of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late William Wallace and Robbie (Capps) Ping was born on October 7, 1918 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Other than her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Curtis E. Denney,...

Mr. Gaither E. West

Mr. Gaither E. West

Nov 12, 2010

Gaither Espa (G.E./Pop) West, Somerset, age 92, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 12, 2010. G.E. was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on July 25, 1918, to William Riley and Martha Ellen West and was the 8th of 9 children. He graduated Oneida High School in 1936 and graduated from Volunteer Business College, Johnson City, 1938. In 1941, he...

Norma Alton

Norma Alton

Nov 10, 2010

Mrs. Norma Alton, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Zella Dee McDaniel Lyons, was born in Covington, KY on July 16, 1959 and she departed this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 having attained the age of 51 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Alton, he survives. Other survivors include; one son, George Brooks of Prestonsburg,...

Mrs. Opal Meece

Mrs. Opal Meece

Nov 8, 2010

Opal Marie (Goff) Meece, daughter of the late Oscar Eli and Anna Hughes Goff, was born in Pulaski County, KY on September 24, 1923 and she departed this life on Monday, November 8, 2010 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 87 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Hobert Meece, he preceded her in death. Survivors include;...

Bonnie Jean Vanover

Bonnie Jean Vanover

Nov 7, 2010

Bonnie Jean Vanover, formerly of Vandalia passed away November 7, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Born October 29, 1923 in Perry County KY. She was proceeded in death by her father James R. Hall and mother Leona Hall. One brother Edward Hall. Four sisters Liza Caudell, Varna Parson, Verti Pratt,...

Ina Correll Phelps

Ina Correll Phelps

Nov 4, 2010

Ina Correll Phelps of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Tom and Lilly Correll was born in Science Hill, Kentucky on February 10, 1922 and departed this life on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Britthaven of Somerset Nursing Home having attained the age of 88. She was united in marriage to Mr. Norman L. Phelps who preceded her in death....

Lena Smith Dye

Lena Smith Dye

Nov 3, 2010

Mrs. Lena Smith Dye, age 92, of Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late James A. and Bertha Alice (Burton) Smith was born on August 17, 1918 in Eubank, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Britthaven of Somerset Nursing Home. Lena was the youngest of 6 children and united to marriage to Mr. Clarence H....

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