Obituaries

Apr 22, 2022

Brenda Joyce Taylor, 75, of Somerset, passed away, Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born December 11, 1946 in Somerset; daughter of the late James & Bernice (Vaught) Price. She married Donald Taylor on January 15, 1965, who preceded her in death on January 23, 1995. She...

Apr 21, 2022

Nancy Melinda “Mendy” Childers age 57, of Eubank, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 22, 1964, daughter of Gerald & Sheilah “Cookie” Childers. She is survived by her parents, Gerald and Sheilah “Cookie” Childers; her twin brother Jerry (and Becki) Childers and nephew Jerrod Childers. Other survivors...

Apr 16, 2022

Betty Jo Gilbert, 79, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Somerset, KY.  Betty was born April 23, 1942, in Logan, WV to the late John and Thelma (Austin) Cagigas.  Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Somerset for many years.

While working at the magistrate’s office in Logan, Betty met the love...

Apr 14, 2022

Russell Wayne White, age 58, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Jean Waddle Care Center.

Russell was born November 22, 1963 to Herman White Jr. and Wilma Johnson White in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Somerset where he was...

Apr 11, 2022

Mr. James Robert Lovins, 91 of Mt. Vernon, passed from this life on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his home. He was born at Luner in Rockcastle County, KY on January 23, 1931 the son of Oda and Frenchie Cromer Lovins. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a farmer and carpenter, and was of the Baptist...

Apr 10, 2022

Lana Branscum, daughter of the late William and Mary Lou Hargett Willman, was born on Sunday, August 22, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio and she departed this life on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 73 years. She was united in marriage on July 11th, 1981 to Mr. Roger Branscum, he survives. Other survivors...

Apr 5, 2022

Evelene Tarter Wilson, age 84, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in Naomi, Kentucky to the late Arthur (Dad) Tarter and Clara Owens Tarter Hicks on January 10, 1936. She married Kelly Wilson Jr., he preceded her in death.

She is survived by...

Apr 4, 2022

Vada Glindlean “Glenna” Griffin Powers, age 91, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Baptist Health in Lexington.

Glenna was born on July 10, 1930 to the late Robert and Paulenia Roberts.  She was a longtime member of Harvest Time Assembly of God.  Glenna enjoyed reading her Bible, praying for and spending time...

Apr 2, 2022

James M. Sandidge, son of the late Willard M. and Alice Shadoan Sandidge, was born in Somerset, KY on February 19th, 1942 and he departed this life on April 2, 2022 having attained the age of 80 years. He was united in marriage to Sallie Norfleet Sandidge. She survives. Other survivors include; one son, Bradley James "Brad" Sandidge and...

Mar 29, 2022

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Billy D. Wilson, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87.

Billy was born on September 6, 1934 to the late William "Dinah" Talmidge Wilson and the late Lucy Foster Wilson. In April of 1973, Billy married Orvetta McPheron, his beloved wife, who preceded him in death on April...

Mar 28, 2022

Louise Cooper, age 92, of Ferguson, KY passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

Louise was born on October 15, 1929 in Pulaski County to the late Reggie and Mattie Smith Childers. She was a faithful member of Ferguson Baptist Church and was retired from Tecumseh Products of Somerset. Louise enjoyed baking, making...

Mar 26, 2022

Lois Ann Collins Carrender passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her home at the age of 69.

She was born in Pulaski Co., August 9, 1952; daughter of the late Chester and Mattie Lyttle Collins.

She retired from the Pulaski County Detention Center as a Correction Officer. She loved Show Car's, and playing...

Mar 21, 2022

Rev. Larry Sears Nichols, age 74, of Eubank, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022.

Larry was born on February 13, 1948 in Somerset, KY to the late William Raymond Nichols and Lena Sears Nichols.  He was pastor to many churches in Kentucky as a member of the United Methodist Church...

Mar 19, 2022

Danny Lewis Lester, 64, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on June 13, 1957; son of the late Henry Lewis Lester and Faye Arlene Stringer. He was a retired Industrial Maintenance Instructor at Somerset Community College, a retired farmer, and a former tool and die maker. He had a...

Mar 6, 2022

Joyce A. "Ma Juice" Wesley, daughter of the late Henry and Adele Phillips Pendleton, was born in Wayne County, KY on December 4, 1937 and she departed this life in Somerset, KY on March 6th, 2022 having attained the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Vernon Wesley. He preceded her in death. Survivors include;...

Mar 1, 2022

Vicki Elise Correll, age 76, of Somerset, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Vicki was born on June 25, 1945 in Stockton, CA to the late Harry and Peggy Green. She was a founding member of Wolfcreek Chapel and served there as Treasurer. She also loved...

Feb 24, 2022

Mr. Howard Cockrell, formerly of Somerset passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Ocala, Florida.

Burial is at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

Feb 22, 2022

Joshua L. Hill, age 40, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Joshua was born December 29, 1981 to Michael Hill and Marliyn Miller in Frankfort, Kentucky.

He graduated from Southwestern High School. He loved living on the farm.

Joshua was preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2022

James Edward Watkins, 58, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on August 24, 1963 in New Albany, IN; son of Judy Crockett Smith and the late Junior Watkins. He was a master builder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, landscaping and was an avid UK fan.

Feb 13, 2022

Evan “Gene” Brown, age 69, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in London.

Gene was born on October 21, 1952 in Hazard, KY to the late Albert Brown and Ollie Combs Brown.  He loved his family and caregivers and spending time with them.

He is survived by...