Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Jeffrey Lee Littrell

Jeffrey Lee Littrell

Oct 23, 2026

Mr. Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Littrell, age 79 of Somerset, KY went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2026.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced later by Pulaski Funeral Home.

Mike D Williams

Mike D Williams

Oct 17, 2026

Mike Dwayne Williams, age 64 of Somerset, KY passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Mike was born October 8, 1962 in Monticello KY to Jimmy Williams and Alice Foster. He was united in marriage to Melissa Whitaker on April 25, 1987, and they shared 39 happy years together.

He is survived by his wife,...

Melody Lynn Bradshaw

Melody Lynn Bradshaw

Oct 13, 2026

Melody Lynn "Taffy" Bradshaw, daughter of the late Woodrow David Smith and the late Helen Curtis Smith Tanner, was born January 12, 1959 and she departed this life on October 13, 2026 having attained the age of 67 years.She is survived by; her daughter, Victoria Lynn Smith (and Julio Cesar Argueta) of Monticello, KY; two grandchildren, Isaiah Hall and the...

Ryan Powers

Ryan Powers

Oct 12, 2026

Ryan Scott Powers, 53, born August 23, 1973, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, peacefully slipped from this world into his eternal home on Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by family. He lived a life defined by quiet devotion to the people he loved.

Ryan and his beloved wife, Heidi, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 17, 2026, doing what they loved most-immersing...

Connie E Wilson

Connie E Wilson

Oct 12, 2026

Connie Wilson, daughter of the late Ed Douglas and Maude Edith Correll Cowan, was born on April 9, 1945 in Frazier, KY and she departed this life on October 12, 2026 having attained the age of 81 years.Survivors include; two daughters, Angel (and James) Ward of Somerset, KY and Jody (and Ricky) Bowling of Monticello, KY; a step-son, Danny Boyd...

Judith Layton

Judith Layton

Oct 11, 2026

Judith Ann Layton, 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on October 11, 2026.

Judith lived a life of love, sacrifice, and caring for others. As a mother, she gave selflessly, putting her children's needs before her own and doing all she could to make sure they felt loved and supported. So much of what she gave could never be measured-it...

Iva Jean Slaven

Iva Jean Slaven

Oct 7, 2026

Iva Jean Sullivan Slaven passed away on October 7, 2026 in Richland, Virginia. She was born in Kidder, Kentucky on December 13, 1940 to Arvil and Viney Lou Black Sullivan. Iva Jean Loved her family and spent her life making a home for them and took great pleasure in spending time with them all. She especially enjoyed being with her...

Aiden and Ashton Otero

Aiden and Ashton Otero

Oct 2, 2026

In loving memory Ashton Elijah Otero and Aiden James Otero.Survived by their loving mother,Courtney Hope Otero and step father,Wilfredo Jake Otero, biological father Christopher Paul Smith. Also survived by their sister, Averly Rose Taylin Smith and step siblings Harper,Violet, Wilfredo Jr. , and Kellen, Grandparents; Angeleda Pritchard, Nina Partin,and Juanita King.

Anton and Aiden were both loved long before they were born...

Ruby C Gadberry

Ruby C Gadberry

Sep 24, 2026

Ruby Christine Blankenship Gadberry, 94, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, Kentucky. She was born March 20, 1932 in Woodstock, Kentucky to her parents, the late Marshal and Martha Petrey Blankenship.As a young woman, she worked as a nurse's aid at the Somerset Hospital. Later in life,...

Veronica Toni Wilson

Veronica Toni Wilson

Sep 23, 2026

Veronica Toni Wilson, 82, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born in New London, Connecticut, on August 7, 1944, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Ferri) Syracuse. Veronica retired after a career as a food service manager. Proud of her Italian heritage, she was a...

Donald Purcell

Donald Purcell

Sep 16, 2026

Donald Paul Purcell, 87 passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset, KY on September 16, 2026. He was the the son of John Daniel and Evelyn Bullock Purcell who preceded him in death, along with a brother, David. J. Purcell and his wife, Alene Norton Purcell.

He is survived by his wife, Louanna Norton Purcell whom he married in...

Judy Rogers

Judy Rogers

Sep 11, 2026

Judith Elaine "Judy" Rogers, age 84 of Somerset, KY went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2026.Judith Elaine was born on January 12, 1942 and grew up in Russell Springs, a daughter of the late Raymond and Ertress Higginbotham. Judy loved to share stories of growing up in the farming community of Ono with her younger...

Garnett Faye Melton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...