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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Garnett Faye Melton
Sep 4, 2026
Garnett Faye Melton, age 90, departed this life on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born on March 12, 1936, to the late Jasper and Nannie Sumner Combs in Vicco, Kentucky.She is survived by two sons, Ralph & (Theresa) Melton of Midlothian, Texas, and Harrison Jr. & (Lisa) Melton of Science Hill, Kentucky; one daughter,...
Vera L Woodall
Sep 2, 2026
Vera L. Woodall, 88, of Eubank, KY formerly of the White Lily Community departed this life peacefully in her sleep on September 2nd, 2026 at her daughters house in Eubank,, KY.She was born on January 22nd, 1938 in Colo, KY to Estil and Nannie Glover Smilley.She is survived by her children, Frankie (and Nancy) Woodall of Somerset, KY and a...
James Lewis Price
Aug 29, 2026
James "J.L." Price, 78, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on August 29, 2026 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab. J.L. , as he was known by his friends and Family, was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on July 15, 1948 to Odell and Lena Mize Price. He was a graduate of Shopville High School. J.L. taught Science at Pulaski County High...
Barbara J Ramsey
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara Jean Love Ramsey, age 79, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on August 25th. 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.
Barbara was born on August 13, 1947, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Ethel Sapp Love and William Robert Love.
Barbara enjoyed planting flowers and working in her flower gardens, cooking Sunday meals for her family, working crossword puzzles, going to...
Gary Stephen King
Aug 23, 2026
Gary Stephen King, age 64, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, following an illness.
Gary was born on January 26, 1962, to Luther J. King and Angeline Presley King.
Gary was a true entrepreneur, working in many different industries throughout his life. He was...
Oris Lesly Stanton
Aug 22, 2026
Oris Stanton, aged 89, of Nottingham, MD, passed away August 22 nd , 2026, in hospice care.
Oris, originally from Cleveland, Mississippi, was born at home, to Ernest and Essie Stanton. He grew up on a cotton farm, where life was hard, but where community and faith were strong. Oris graduated from Delta State University as an undergrad, where he majored...
Christine Adams
Aug 20, 2026
Christine "Christie" Champlin Adams, beloved wife, mother, daughter, attorney, volunteer, ardent "baseball mom," and treasured friend to many, passed away on August 20, 2026, after a life defined by devotion to family, service to others, and a deep love for her community. Her amazing life was ended suddenly by a rare, super-aggressive cancer.
Christie was born in Summit, New Jersey,...
Naomi Faye Meyer Judy
Aug 15, 2026
Naomi Faye Meyer Judy of Somerset, KY passed away August 15, 2026 at UK Chandler Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Louisville, KY on August 1, 1947. She was a graduate of Dupont Manual High School and Eastern Kentucky University. Naomi was a reited math teacher with the Pulaski County School System and a member of PCRTA...
John Jordan Patterson
Aug 15, 2026
John Jordan Patterson, age 35, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Bryson City, North Carolina.He was born November 2, 1990 to Johnny Patterson and Patricia Whitis in Somerset, Kentucky. John was a true free spirit who lived life in his own genuine and unforgettable way. He found joy in the simple things, from collecting arrowhead artifacts to Pokemon to...
Pauline Coldiron
Aug 15, 2026
Pauline (Parrott) Coldiron was born on Groundhog Day in 1929 in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, to Ellis and Delia Parrott. She had seven brothers and one sister, all of whom preceded her in death.
On June 7, 1947, she married Rev. Lenville Coldiron, who also preceded her in death. Together, they raised five children: Ron, Chuck & (Jennifer), Linda, Bub & (Frankie),...
Barbara Dean Stewart
Aug 15, 2026
Barbara Dean Stewart, daughter of the late Milton and Maggie Adams Baugh was born at Mt. Zion, KY on June 25, 1944 and she departed this life on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 having attained the age of 82 years. Barbara grew up in the Mt. Zion Community and attended Pulaski County High School from which she graduated in 1962. She...
Juanita Swearingen
Aug 14, 2026
Juanita Swearingen, daughter of the late Charles and Lottie Henderson Mercer, was born November 21, 1925 and she departed this life on Friday, August 14th, 2026 having attained the age of 100 years. Survivors include six grandchildren, Jared (and Taryn) Swearingen, Jeffery Patterson, Kristy Roberts, Amanda Patterson, Kimberly Langdon all of Somerset, KY and Lori Cousins of Cynthiana, KY; ten...
Jeffrey Reed Owens
Aug 12, 2026
Jeffrey Reed "Jeff" Owens went home to be with Jesus on August 12th, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born September 22nd, 1963, in Dayton, Ky.
Jeff was a member of Truth Tabernacle Church. He loved Jesus and his church family with his whole heart. It was his greatest desire to serve the Lord faithfully. His most treasured possession...
Sylvinia Mae Green Corder
Aug 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvinia Mae Green Corder, affectionately known as Mae, who left us on August 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Mae was born on June 19, 1937, in Camp Ground, Kentucky, to her loving parents the Matthew and Bessie Childers Shepherd, who predeceased her. Mae's life was a testament...
Hazel Mae Flanagan
Aug 3, 2026
Hazel Mae Flanagan, 90, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2026 surrounded by her family. She put up an incredible fight after a short, sudden illness. She was born July 24, 1936 in Dykes, Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar Lee Wright and Mayme Orpha Rogers.
Hazel, known to many and most as "Mema", lived a life rooted in...
Kristina Marañon
Aug 2, 2026
Kristina Larae Marañon unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus on August 2, 2026 at her home in Somerset, KY. She was 40 years old, born April 6th, 1986 in Dayton, Ohio. To know Kristina was to love her. She cared deeply for her family and loved with her whole heart. She would do anything for the people she loved....
Joe Dudley Blount
Jul 26, 2026
Joe D Blount, age 92, husband of Patsy Blount for 69 years passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Joe was born January 24, 1934 in Moorefield, Ky to the late Roy and Ruth Blount. He was a member of the Northcliff Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Fl. Joe was a graduate of Nicholas Co...
Norman Russell Burchfield
Jul 22, 2026
Norman R. Burchfield, age 68 of Somerset, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026
surrounded by his loved ones. Norman was born on March 21,1958 in Somerset, KY, the son of
Leonard Burchfield and Ruth West Burchfield. He married Wanda Calhoun on December 10,
1988, and they shared life and marriage for 37 years.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda...
Douglas Colyer
Jul 20, 2026
Douglas Harold Colyer born April 9, 1953 and passed from this life on July 20, 2026.Douglas Harold Colyer was born April 9,1953 in Somerset, Ky and departed this life July 20, 2026. Doug was the oldest child of Noble and Loretha Meece Colyer. Doug spent his early years in Ohio coming to Kentucky on weekends where his grandparents lived. Doug...
Donald Wells
Jul 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Wells, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Don passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 67, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Born on March 6, 1959, in Defiance, Ohio, Don was the cherished son of Ivan and Connie...
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