Obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

Gladys Robbins Stringer, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Gladys was born November 13, 1934 in Stanford, KY to the late James Robbins and Beulah Robbins. Mrs. Stringer lived her entire life in Somerset, Kentucky.  She married William Stringer in...

Jun 27, 2021

Lona Mae Hall 95, passed away Sunday, June 27,2021 at the home of her daughter Judy Cates in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born on October 5,1925 in Richmond, Kentucky and was the daughter of Johnny and Amanda Tackett Bowlin.

Lona was employed by Young World for many years and was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church....

Jun 24, 2021

Darlene McGowan Long, age 72, of Somerset passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born on December 15, 1948 in the Jabez Community, daughter of the late Earnest and Rittie McGowan.  Darlene was a kind-hearted and loving person who loved everyone, especially her...

Jun 20, 2021

Dana T. Post age 70, passed from this life with his wife by his side on June 20th 2021 in Somerset Kentucky. Dana was born March 24th 1951 in Philippi West Virginia to the late Donald Post and Gertrude “Jerri” Nestor Jones.

He retired from General Electric Glass Plant as an engineer/supervisor after 27 years. Dana enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2021

Irene Hunter Aker, age 105, of Somerset, passed from this life on Friday, at her residence after an extended illness.  She was born on Friday, August 27, 1915 in the Sugar Hill Community of Pulaski County, Kentucky. Irene was born during the time of World War I and survived the challenging times of World War II and the “Great...

Jun 17, 2021

Ann Nugene Holloway age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family, holding the hand of her granddaughter.

Ann was born April 1, 1945 to the late Evenis Bolin and Oshie Smith Bolin in Louisville, Kentucky.

She was a KY Colonel, member of the...

Jun 12, 2021

Darlene May Bland Vanhoosier age 89, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital under Hospice care.

Darlene was born May 1, 1932 in Pulaski County to the late Joseph Elbert Bland and Flonnie Johnson Bland. She enjoyed gospel music, cooking, growing flowers, she loved her family and was saved...

Jun 9, 2021

Myra Gail Morgan Bowser, age 65, of Dayton, went to be with Jesus on June 9, 2021. She was born at Miami Valley Hospital on March 8, 1956, the daughter of Erasmus Morgan and Emma Morgan. She was preceded in death by her dad, Erasmus Morgan. Myra is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph Bowser; mother, Emma Morgan; and...

May 30, 2021

Gary “Buzz” Baker age 60, of Somerset, passed away from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on June 12, 1960 in Somerset to the late Edna and Floyd Baker. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Baker, his mother, Edna Baker and his sister, Roseann Wesley....

May 28, 2021

Johanna Stephens, age 78, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Johanna was born on January 5, 1942 in Somerset, KY to Delvin Holt and Mae Spears Holt.  They were blessed with one daughter, Terri L. Norfleet of Somerset.

Along with her parents she...

May 20, 2021

Audrey M. Prather, 91, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky Passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Harold L. Prather. Her parents; Dewey Bland and Ida (Waldrip) Bland, and a brother Dewey Bland Jr.

She is survived by; her daughter, Linda S. (Tom) Elliott and her son;...

May 17, 2021

Wallace R. Pierce, age 81 of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday May 18, 2021 at his spouse’s residence. Wallace was born on June 27, 1939 in Burnetta, Kentucky to the late Linville and Lettie Roberts Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a member of Denham Street Baptist Church.

He worked for Warner fertilizer, Purnia Feed Mill, State...

May 13, 2021

Bertha L. Phillips was born on March 30, 1936 in Pulaski County to the late Abb and Elsie Lowery Hill. She was married to Charles Lloyd Phillips on October 24, 1954, He preceded her in death on May 17, 2007.

She is survived by her children, Deborah and Thurman Wallace of Burnside, Ky; Jeff and Angela Phillips...

May 12, 2021

Bro. Ernest Warren, age 80, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home.

Ernest was born on July 8, 1940 in Somerset, KY., to the late George Thomas Warren and Maggie Artie Hall Warren. He was a minister for over 40 years and pastored several churches in Pulaski County.

He...

May 6, 2021

Dorene Tarter, daughter of the late Elcus and Rosa Clifton Floyd was born July 27, 1932 and she departed this life on May 6, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center having attained the age of 88 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Logan Tarter, he preceded her in death on May 14, 2019.

May 5, 2021

Patricia “Pauline” Placke, age 83, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Pauline was born on July 16, 1937 in Pulaski County to the late James H. Ledbetter and Mary Farmer Ledbetter.  She retired from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital as an LPN.  Pauline enjoyed working in her yard and...

May 2, 2021

Jason Mitchell Griffith, age 49, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 19, 1972 in Monticello, Kentucky, son of the late Dock Henderson and Katherine J. Stringer Griffith.

Jason was a community servant. He retired from the City of Somerset Police Department,...

Apr 26, 2021

Jeff L. Hudson age 59, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was born August 24, 1961 to Edd Hudson and Marie Ping Hudson in Somerset, Kentucky.

He liked to watch westerns, watch the History Channel, loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and cherished his family.

Jeff...

Apr 24, 2021

Janie “Geneice” Wilson, was born on September 22, 1960 in Somerset, KY. She was the daughter of Ernestine Marie Loveless and William Estoe Brown. Geneice entered into her eternal life surrounded by family on Saturday, April 24, 2021 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Geneice was of the Catholic faith. She loved doing things with her...

Apr 23, 2021

Maurice Denver Hill, age 68 of Science Hill, KY, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Maurice was born on July 19, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Maurice David Hill and Francis Hahler Agerter.  He loved animals, especially his dogs, “Scruffy” and “Carly”.  He enjoyed fishing...