Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Anna Vaughn, age 91, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at The Terrace, Berea, KY.

Anna was born on April 10, 1929 in Naomi, KY, to Ray Bess Turpen (D. 1988) and Helen Beatrice (Compton) Turpen (D. 1973), one of four children, William B. Turpen (D. 2002) (and Katherine) of Deland, IL, Fern...

Dec 5, 2020

Joan Cole Lawless Loy, 80, of Columbia, Kentucky, and formerly of Somerset, departed this life on December 5, 2020.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 24, 1940, to the late Sylvester and Elsie Cole.  As she was the first of her family born in a hospital, her Grandfather would exclaim upon visiting his first granddaughter,...

Dec 4, 2020

Ray J. Sayers, age 92, departed his earthly home on December 4, 2020 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY.

Ray was born on April 17, 1928 in Ingle, KY to the late Irvil Sayers and Ollie Vera Roberts Sayers.  He enjoyed farming, bird watching and his animals.  Ray especially enjoyed watching his hummingbirds.  He attended...

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Ardith Nicholas, 90, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab. She was born May 27, 1930 in Somerset; daughter of the late, Oscar & Zella (Gadberry) Branscum. She was a supervisor at Palm Beach; and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, where she played the organ and had attended since...

Nov 30, 2020

Gary D. Miller, age 75, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Gary was born on March 11, 1945, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Maurice and Maxine Carter Miller. He was united in marriage to Judy Burton on August 2, 1969. He was a devoted...

Nov 30, 2020

Gertrude “Gertie” Hall age 77, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, November 30, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Gertie was born February 8, 1943 to Edna Bates Hunt in Knott County, Kentucky.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of 20 years where she also taught Sunday School Class, she...

Nov 27, 2020

Virginia Hazel "Snookie" Spears, daughter of the late Sam P. and Helen Doolin Vaught, was born in Springfield, IL on February 26, 1931 and she departed this life on November 27, 2020 in Jamestown, KY having attained the age of 89 years.

She was united in marriage to Vernon E. Spears, he preceded her in death.

Nov 23, 2020

Vernon “Cleo” Girdler age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home.

Cleo was born May 30, 1935 to the late Benjamin Girdler and Angie Vaughn Girdler in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was of the Baptist faith, a member of West Somerset Baptist Church, and a UK Basketball fan,...

Nov 23, 2020

Deidre Lee Duke, age 59, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence.

Deidre was born September 28, 1961 in Louisville, KY to the late Owen Hare and Judy Denise Davenport Hare.   She was a member of Huffaker Assembly of God where she was very active in her church.  Deidre loved spending...

Nov 21, 2020

Deanna Gosser Foley, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday evening, November 21, 2020, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehab.  She was 81 years of age.

Born on October 23, 1939, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Bea and Grace Anna Tarter Gosser. Deanna was a former jewelry...

Nov 17, 2020

Harold Ray Ragle, age 73, of Bronston, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Harold was born on December 31, 1946, in Burnside, KY to the late Vernon Ragle and Katie Bunch Ragle.  He worked as a Supply clerk at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital before his retirement....

Nov 14, 2020

Lois Ann Hurd, 78, of Burnside, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 6, 1942; daughter of the late Freeman and Ora Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Lora Conley; sons, Ricky Hurd & (Betty Green), Charles Ronald Hurd & (Flora), Chris Hurd & (Holly), and Paul Allen...

Nov 13, 2020

Wesley Fox age 86, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home.

Wesley was born March 11, 1934 to the late Carsie and Lucy Worley Fox in Nancy, Kentucky.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lena Ann Fox, and son, Mark Fox.

He...

Nov 13, 2020

Mary Ann Flynn Burkett, 83, of Faubush, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was born in Faubush, Kentucky on July 10, 1937; daughter of the late Clifford H. and Irene Schoolcraft Flynn. She was a faithful follower of Christ, and a loyal member of Faubush Church of the Nazarene. Mary Ann...

Nov 9, 2020

Paul Edward Frye, age 72, of Somerset, KY, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Paul was born on November 6, 1948 in Eubank, KY to the late Waldo Frye and Ruth Burton Frye.  He was faithful to his parents.  After his dad passed away, he was an excellent caregiver to his mom...

Nov 9, 2020

Tommy Spears age 64, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home.

Tommy was born December 13, 1955 to the late Lawrence Spears and Jewell Burdine Spears in Somerset, Kentucky

He was of the Baptist faith and liked to play pool, watch sports and NASCAR. He was a good...

Nov 7, 2020

Thomas Ford “Tommy” Cheney, age 83 of Somerset, passed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.

He was born on April 17, 1937 in Somerset, son of the late Thomas G.  “T.G” and Vivian Ford Cheney.  Tommy was graduate Ferguson High School class of 1956.  He was married...

Nov 6, 2020

Russell Ingram, 73, of Nancy, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Flint, KY on August 24, 1947, son of the late Hiram, Jr. & Dalna Day Ingram. He was a retired coal miner and a coal truck driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member...

Oct 31, 2020

Doris Ann Vitatoe age 65 of Decatur, Indiana wife of Gary Vitatoe passed away from this life on Saturday October 31, 2020 at her residence. Doris was born on October 6th, 1955 in McDowell, Kentucky to the late Leslie Moore and Ecie Moore. Along with her husband she is survived by one son: Glyndon “Glenn” Vitatoe of Fort Wayne;...

Oct 29, 2020

Arvel Dale Merrick, age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born on July 1st, 1935 in Naomi, KY to the late Ernal and Bessie (Scrimager) Merrick. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Enza Merrick, with whom he was united in marriage June...