Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Melinda Mary Dudley

Melinda Mary Dudley

Jun 5, 2026

Melinda Mary Dudley was born on May 5, 1954, in San Francisco, California. A woman of remarkable spirit, compassion, and faith, she lived a life filled with adventure, service, and deep love for both people and animals.

On May 13, 1979, she married the love of her life, Stephen Dudley, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned 47 wonderful years. Together, they...

Norman Russell Burchfield

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

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

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 27, 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...

Karen L Casedy

Karen L Casedy

Jul 18, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Karen L. Casedy, who departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on October 25, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio; daughter of the late, George and Janet (Snyder) Bagnull. Karen lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, unwavering faith, and a deep devotion...

Virtrees L Daulton

Virtrees L Daulton

Jul 11, 2026

Virtrees L Daulton, 82 of Science Hill, Kentucky entered into the presence of his Lord on July 11, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loved ones.He was born on August 26,1943 in the Naomi Community of Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late Basil G. and Myrtle Marcum Daulton. Virtrees loved the Lord and was a...

Lillian Alexander

Lillian Alexander

2026

Lillian R. Alexander, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at the age of 94 at Wesley Manor Nursing Home in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, Terrell Godsey and Ora Gregory Godsey, her husband Robert “Bob” Alexander, and all 10 of her siblings. She had no children. 

She has several nieces, nephews and friends...

Charlene Lovins

Charlene Lovins

Jul 2, 2026

Charlene Beever Lovins, 78, of the Shopville Community passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born in Peoria, IL on February 12, 1948; daughter of the late Harold Richard and Ella Mae Griffin Beever. Charlene retired from the Cookie Factory in London after many years of dedicated service. She cherished spending...

Judith Ann Ridner

Judith Ann Ridner

Jun 29, 2026

Judith Ann Ridner, 83, of Somerset, Kentucky went home on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab. Judith was born on April 2, 1943 in Somerset, Kentucky to Charles and Lottie (Warfield) Maybrier. She was an incredibly hard working woman and was an employee of the Palm Beach Company where she worked for 20 years. She was mother...

Sondra Pitman

Sondra Pitman

Jun 25, 2026

Sondra Lee Pitman, 57, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed from this life on June 25, 2026. Sondra was born on November 14, 1968 in Montgomery County, Kentucky to Phyllis Holder and Jerry Faulkner. Sondra is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, David Pitman and her grandparents Henry and Mable Strange.

Sondra is survived by her mother, Phyllis Holder, her...

Anita Louise Troxtell

Anita Louise Troxtell

Jun 25, 2026

Anita Louise (Toney) Troxtell, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on June 25, 2026, lovingly surrounded by her daughters. Born on April 11, 1945, in the quaint town of Tateville, Kentucky, Anita spent her 81 years filling the world with laughter, love, and a touch of sass that endeared her to everyone she met.The...

Kimberly Michelle Richardson

Kimberly Michelle Richardson

Jun 21, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kimberly Richardson on June 21,2026.Kimberly was a kind, thoughtful and caring person who always put others before her self. She had a generous spirit and never hesitated to help someone in need, offering support, encouragement, and friendship wherever she could.She cherished her family deeply and will be remembered for her warm heart,...

Marvin Whitaker

Marvin Whitaker

2026

Marvin Lee Whitaker, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 7, 1944 in Stab, Kentucky, Marvin accepted Christ as his Savior at the early age of 10 and was baptized in Short Creek. He loved the Lord and pursued God's word throughout his days.

He lived a life defined by...

Mary Lynne Latham

Mary Lynne Latham

Jun 7, 2026

Mary Lynne Latham, age 70, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on March 13, 1956, in Somerset, Kentucky, Mary Lynne was the daughter of the late Ralph Henry Latham Sr. and Mary Sue Latham. She was a member of West Bronston Baptist Church.

She was preceded...

Arlene Waddle Shearer

Arlene Waddle Shearer

Jun 2, 2026

Arlene Waddle Shearer, 88, of Somerset, Kentucky, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Somerwoods

Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 8, 1937, in Somerset, Kentucky, to parents Dewey P. and Elizabeth "Tommye" Ping Waddle.

When her future husband, Max Shearer, moved to Somerset from Monticello in 1952, one of the first people he met was Arlene; they...

Harold Owens Hamm

Harold Owens Hamm

Jun 1, 2026

Harold Owens Hamm, 92, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Barrington of West Chester Ohio. Prior to moving to Ohio he was a lifelong resident of the Alcalde Community where his family lived for generations. He grew up in New Enterprise Baptist Church, and subsequentially attended Parkers Mill Baptist Church. He was...

Harold Ray Hilton

Harold Ray Hilton

Jun 1, 2026

Harold Ray Hilton, 87, of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Born in Mt. Victory, Kentucky, Harold lived a life defined by hard work, determination, and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends. A truck driver by trade and a mechanic by passion, he was known as a man who could fix just about any obstacle....

Stephen Wall

Stephen Wall

May 23, 2026

Stephen "Steve" Andrew Wall, age 64 of Somerset, KY passed from this life Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.Steve was born July 22, 1961 in High Point, North Carolina. He was the first born of Leon Fisher Wall and Gloria Smith Wall.Steve graduated from Brevard High School in 1979. He enlisted in the United States...

John Robert Toby

John Robert Toby

May 23, 2026

March 31, 1941 - May 23, 2026It is with deep love and gratitude that we remember the life of John Toby, who left a legacy for all who met him.He was born on Grundy Road in Shopville, Kentucky to Barnett and Mildred Toby. John grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work, which he instilled in...

Dale Curtis Alexander

Dale Curtis Alexander

May 21, 2026

Dale Curtis Alexander, born October 9, 1993 passed from this life on May 21, 2026.Dale was of the baptist faith and attended the Canaan Baptist Church with his family. He married the love of his life on September 24, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.He loved spending time with his family and loved to play basketball...