Obituaries
Faye Dean Floyd
Mar 12, 2023
Faye Dean Floyd was born on March 1st 1935 to Willard Floyd and Winnie (Dalton) Floyd near Somerset Kentucky.
Faye grew up with humble beginnings. She and her brother Clifford Floyd grew up in a small home with a dirt floor located on a bluff above what is now Lake Cumberland.
Her early years consisted of attending a one...
Thelma "Louise" Hall
Mar 11, 2023
Thelma “Louise” Hall, age 87 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on November 29, 1935 in Omega, Kentucky, daughter of the late Wilburn and Oda Calhoun Meece. She was a member of Malvin Hill Church. When it was first established, she was a member...
Jacquline Smith
Mar 2, 2023
Jacqueline Lee Smith, age 70, of Somerset, Kentucky went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2nd, 2023. Jackie was born on June 24th, 1952 in Somerset, Kentucky to her late parents, Jack Leese and Madeline Mae Hamilton. She was raised on Buck Creek at the Hamilton Farm in the Woodstock community. Jackie graduated from Pulaski County...
Lucy Merrick
Feb 26, 2023
Lucy Mae Merrick, 85, of Science Hill, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.
She was born February 16, 1938 in Mount Victory; daughter of the late Alex & Nellie (Jones) Barnett. She worked as a Nurse Aid for Hilltop Nursing Home. She was a member of Campground Baptist Church.
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Dean Lovins
Feb 24, 2023
Dean Edward Lovins, 90, of Eubank, departed this life Friday, February 24, 2023.
He was born April 20, 1932 in Rockcastle Co., Ky. to the late William Nelson Lovins and Minta (Cromer) Lovins.
Dean was a United State Navy, Korean War Veteran, a long time member of Somerset Christian Church, former city council member and Mayor of the city of...
Russell Tarter
Feb 23, 2023
Russell Ray Tarter, age 76, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Nancy, KY, was born on December 11, 1946 and passed on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife Janice Loy Tarter, whom he married on April 5, 1969 in Russell County; his daughter, Teresa Tarter Popplewell (Adrian) of Somerset; and his son Mark Tarter (Myra)...
Paul Casada
Feb 22, 2023
Paul D. Casada, age 60, went to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home.
Paul was born on November 12, 1962 to Richard Gene Casada and Eula Mae Appleby Casada in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to classic rock music, playing car video games with his son...
Darrell Ford
Feb 19, 2023
Waynard “Darrell” Ford, age 72, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Lexington, KY.
Darrell was born on December 4, 1950 to A.C. and Mattie Ford of Totz, KY.
Darrell was a very loving and compassionate man who dearly loved his family. He was a graduate of Somerset High School and later joined the US Army...
Amelia Neeley
Feb 18, 2023
Amelia Marie (Allen) Neely passed away peacefully at her home in Somerset, KY on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 after a brief illness. Born September 15th,1937 to James Burdette and Lenora Marie Allen in Ferguson, Amelia attended Somerset High School, graduating in 1955. Amelia worked her entire life, often wearing many different hats to help support her family. She began...
Leah Fern McClendon
Feb 18, 2023
Leah Fern McClendon, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab, Somerset, KY.
She was born at Naomi, KY, on November 4, 1935 to Walter Muse and Nannie Holcomb Muse. “Fern” was of the Methodist faith and she attended Cook’s Chapel Methodist Church. She loved life, her family, cooking, and spoiling her children...
Ora "Tooter" Higginbotham
Feb 6, 2023
Ora (Tooter) Higginbotham, 92, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Somerset on October 18, 1930; daughter of the late Henry Piercy and Mable (Ballenger) Waddle. Tooter was a member of Ferguson Baptist Church. You may remember her from the Enchanted House in Downtown Somerset, which was a Gift Shop...
Edith Cooper
Feb 2, 2023
Edith M. Cooper, age 95, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehab.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Beecher Lee Dagley and Hazel Reid Dagley in Somerset, Kentucky.
She attended Marantha Baptist Church and loved Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Reds. She managed/operated Cooper Shell along...
Brella Ford
Jan 28, 2023
Brella Mae Ford, age 78, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY. She now rests in Heaven, though she’s probably, actually clapping, dancing and singing.
She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend who will be remembered as a compassionate woman who spoke her heart, was quick to smile...
Gary Goff
Jan 27, 2023
Gary Edwin Goff, age 68, of Cabin Hollow, KY. passed away at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on January 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
He was the son of Charles E. and Mary M. Phelps Goff of Cabin Hollow. Gary was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, wrestling, watching old westren movies and U. K. Basketball. He was...
Classie Whitis
Jan 23, 2023
Classie Marie Whitis, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Classie was born in Delta, KY on July 26, 1934 to the late Oather New and Eva Dalton New. She was a graduate of Wayne County High School. She then became a credit secretary in Cincinnati, OH, a personnel clerk in Lubbock,...
Dale Buster
Jan 20, 2023
Dale Buster, aged 63, of Albany, Kentucky passed away on January 20, 2023. He formerly lived in Somerset, Eubank, Jamestown, Russell Springs, and Florida. He was a former employee of Tecumseh Products in Somerset.
He was proceeded in death by his mother, Gladys Meeks, his father, James Buster, a daughter, Nina Buster, and a sister Rushella (Derrell) Morris.
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Irwin Meece
Jan 20, 2023
Irwin Jennings Meece was 85 years old. Born on April 25, 1937 and passed away on January 20, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge 111, member of the Scottish Rite Body 32. He was a member of the Oleka Shrine Temple and a member of the Legion of Honor. He was a...
Vernell Walker
Jan 19, 2023
Vernell Walker, daughter of the late James and Ella Maddox McQueen was born in Harlan County, KY on March 11, 1928 and she departed this life on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 having attained the age of 94 years.She was united in marriage to Howard Galen "Doc" Walker. He preceded her in death.Survivors include; two sons, Howard Galen Walker (and his...
Sharon McGowan
Jan 19, 2023
Sharon Bogle McGowan, age 68, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Landmark of Danville.
Sharon was born on April 23, 1954 to the late Jerry Bogle and Carole Tarter Bogle in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was an Assistant VP for 26 years plus for First and Farmers, worked for Majestic Houseboats as...
Fitch Sewell
Jan 11, 2023
Fitch C. Sewell, 86, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Fitch was born on April 4, 1936, in Quicksand, Kentucky; the son of the late Charles Arthur and Jewell (Hayes) Sewell.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna (Compton) Sewell, whom he married on August 25, 1961; one son,...
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