Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Arthur McClendon

Arthur McClendon

Dec 10, 2025

Arthur Clyde McClendon, age 61, passed away Wednesday, December 10th, at his residence.

He was born to Sirl McClendon and Beatrice McClendon (Young) in Nancy, KY. Arthur was a faithful follower of Christ who attended church faithfully at Pitman Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed fellowship with his church family and attending many church functions. He also enjoyed sports, watching his...

Ronald Richardson

Ronald Richardson

Dec 8, 2025

Ron Richardson, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson's Lewy Body Dementia. He was 77 years old.

A proud Army veteran, Ron served in Vietnam, though he rarely spoke of that chapter in his life. His journey began at Georgia Tech, where he earned an engineering degree, leading to a distinguished career...

Sherman Parkey

Sherman Parkey

Dec 3, 2025

Sherman Edward Parkey, 91, passed peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and under the compassionate care of the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Unit at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Born in Somerset on November 20, 1934, to William Esker Parkey and Iva Blanche (Randall) Parkey, Sherman grew up rooted in the values...

James Davis

James Davis

Nov 30, 2025

June 6, 1949 - November 30, 2025

James H. Davis, affectionately known as "Jim," passed away peacefully in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant (E-5) in the United States Air Force.

Jim was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1979. During his military...

Keenan Turner

Keenan Turner

Nov 28, 2025

Keenan V. Turner, son of the late Leslie M. and Della Marie Rodgers Turner, was born in Campbellsville, KY on October 28, 1947. He departed this life on November 28, 2025, at the age of 78, under the care of the Jean Waddle Hospice Care unit in Somerset, Kentucky.He is survived by his loving wife, Pam Latham Turner, whom he...

William Bandy

William Bandy

Nov 23, 2025

William (Billy) Eugene Bandy was born May 22, 1946, in Stone, Kentucky ans passed on to his final reward on November 23, 2025 at the Cumberland Nursing and Rehab Home in in Somerset, Kentucky. He was 79 years young.Billy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pamela (Tononi); Brother , James T. Bandy, married to Mary E Bandy; and neice...

Faye Gleason

Faye Gleason

Nov 22, 2025

Faye Stykes Gleason, age 95 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her home. Faye was born March 9, 1930 in Somerset to Henry M. and Lou Stone Stykes.In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Gleason; her brothers, Howard, Edward, Robert, Herbert, Glen, and Lloyd, as well as...

Alice Fitzgerald

Alice Fitzgerald

Nov 21, 2025

Alice Fitzgerald, age 86, of Burnside, Ky. passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Alice was born on August 19, 1939 in Somerset, Kentucky to Paul and Maybelle Walden Barnes. She grew up in Burnside, Kentucky and was a graduate of Burnside High School where she was a cheerleader. She married Oscar Lee Fitzgerald...

John Wilson

John Wilson

Nov 15, 2025

John C. Wilson, 93, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in August 31, 1932 in Somerset, Kentucky to William P. Wilson and Mary Louisa (Godbey) Wilson. John devoted his life to ministry, serving churches throughout Pulaski and Russell Counties, as well as in Ohio and abroad in Africa....

Joe Jay Price

Joe Jay Price

Nov 12, 2025

Joe Jay Price, 87, of the Dahl Community, passed away on November 12, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in the Dahl Community on October 30, 1938; son of the late, Leonard Bliss Price and Ina Mize Price. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Pulaski County Road Department. He attended The Old Path Baptist Church, he cherished...

Cynthia Meece

Cynthia Meece

Nov 12, 2025

Cynthia Gay Meece, age 65, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

She was born November 25, 1959 to the late William Marlin & Judith Carol (Brinson) Bradley in Somerset, Kentucky. Cynthia was known for her wild and spirited nature. She was a spark that made every room brighter and every gathering more...

Michael Lovett

Michael Lovett

Nov 11, 2025

Michael Deshawn Lovett, 54, of Monticello, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Monticello, Kentucky on September 19, 1971; son of the late Jimmy and Wanda (Wilhite) Lovett. He had a gift for fixing things and a love for working with his hands. From tinkering on cars to repairing anything that...

Wilma Linkes

Wilma Linkes

Nov 11, 2025

Wilma Fern Linkes, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence.

She was born December 8, 1940 to the late Estill Otis and Iva Dean (Poynter) Price in Somerset, Kentucky. Wilma was an excellent mother whose love and devotion shaped every life she touched. As a homemaker, she created not only a beautiful home but a...

Jim  Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

Nov 9, 2025

On November 9, 2025 Jim Reynolds passed quietly into the arms of his Savior and Lord surrounded by his family. He lived a life of service to others because of his love of Jesus. He was a devoted husband of 60 years to his wife Reva Reynolds who was awaiting his entrance into heaven. Jim was a fabulous father to...

Brenda Owens

Brenda Owens

Nov 8, 2025

Brenda Katherine Owens, 74, of Windsor, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Detroit, MI on February 27, 1951; daughter of the late Daniel H. and Reba Lee (Daws) Lynn Dutton. She found joy in life's simple pleasures - shopping trips, Sunday drives, traveling to new places, a cup of McDonald's coffee,...

Irene Glover

Irene Glover

Nov 5, 2025

Irene Glover, age 78, of Somerset passed away Wednesday November 5, 2025 at her home. 

She was born in Ano, Kentucky on February 27, 1947 to the late Rev. Robert and Nora Wells Bullock. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Phillip Burdine, one brother, William Oliver Bullock, 2 sisters, Wanda Bray and Mary...

Gary Wesley

Gary Wesley

Nov 5, 2025

Gary Dewayne Wesley, 81, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life and entered his heavenly home on November 5, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Gary was born on January 14, 1944 to the late Loyal and Geneva Godby Wesley.

He was a truck driver for Ned Godby for many years and later worked for...

Robert Ping

Robert Ping

Nov 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" Ping, age 87, passed away on November 5, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. He was the husband of Barbara Conley Ping who passed before him. He will be laid to rest in Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of his arrangements.

Paul Owens

Paul Owens

Nov 2, 2025

Paul Edward Owens, formerly of Somerset, KY, recently of Elizabeth City, NC, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, following an illness stemming from low sodium issues. Unfortunately, he did not regain his strength but took a sudden turn for the worse and died at 93 years old. Paul was born on September 8, 1932, in the town of...

Jimmie Goggins

Jimmie Goggins

Nov 2, 2025

Jimmie Ray " Jabo" Goggins, 79 of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Jimmie was born on November 25, 1945 to the late Dorothy E. Goggins. He attended the Bourbon School prior to Ferguson Highschool where he completed the eleventh grade. Jimmie enlisted in the United States...