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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Sophia Elaine Burdine Schwartz
Mar 3, 2026
Sophia Elaine Burdine Schwartz, 20, of Princeton, died suddenly at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Princeton, Sophie was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 2025. She was currently attending Mercer High School, where she freely made friends and worked with loving teachers and aides. Sophie had a wonderful sense of humor...
Joyce Mize
Mar 8, 2026
Marilyn Joyce Hail Mize, 94, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Norton Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky, with her daughter Lisa by her side.
Joyce was born on June 25, 1931, in Pulaski, Kentucky, to Wilson Hail and Obera Hail. From the very beginning, her life was marked by both hardship and remarkable strength. She would carry that strength...
Mary Locke
Mar 8, 2026
Mary Louise Locke, 92, of Burnside, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on December 14, 1933; daughter of the late Carl and Pauline Bach. She was a retired cosmetology teacher. She is survived by her husband; Don Locke, three daughters, Pauline Morris (Richard Morris, Cynthia Haines (Bill Haines), and...
Jeanette Hislope
Mar 6, 2026
Jeanette Hislope, 61, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Denver Hislope and late Jo Anne Morris Hislope on April 4, 1964, in Somerset, KY.
She loved aviation and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1987. She was a private pilot...
Elizabeth Ann Hughes
Mar 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Hughes, age 69, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born December 28, 1956, to the late Betty Jean Barnes Hughes (and Harold) Hargis , and Alfred Russell Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents: Hepsa Mayfield and Johnny B. Barnes; Tom and...
Vera Lee Gastineau
Mar 5, 2026
Vera Lee Dykes Gastineau, age 86, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1939, to the late Alton and Edna (Gragg) Dykes.
Vera was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to many. She was known for her caring heart and the joy she found in spending time with her family...
Virgil "Tommy" Gillispie
Mar 4, 2026
Virgil Thomas "Tommy" Gillispie, 70, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.
Tommy was born on October 31, 1955, in Owenton, KY to the late Virgil Gillispie and Selah Pickett Collins. He was a hardworking and devoted man who spent more than 20 years working as a mechanic at Cumberland Tire. Tommy took pride in his work and...
James Eddie VanHook
Mar 2, 2026
James Eddie VanHook was the son of James H. and Vena Phelps VanHook. He was born un Ula KY on June 7th, 1948 and he departed this life March 2nd, 2026 having attained the age of 77 years.Survivors include; his wife Eloise Lacey VanHook; son Troy VanHook; grandsons Eric VanHook, Zachery Burdine, great grandchildren Levi and Olivia VanHook all of...
Amy Nicole Unthank Meece
Feb 28, 2026
Amy Nicole Unthank Meece, 43, of Owingsville, Kentucky formerly of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the University of Kentucky.She was born in Amelia, OH on March 4, 1983; daughter of the late Ray Unthank and Ruby Sears Meece. She was always there whenever she was needed, offering unwavering love, strength, and support. Kind, selfless, and beautiful...
Mary Louise Bales
Feb 22, 2026
Mary Louise "Weezie" Roberts Bales, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 in her Valley Oak, Kentucky home. She was born March 10th, 1946 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Earl C. and Hattie Six Roberts. Louise was the daughter of a devout Methodist minister, and later became a member of Flat Lick Baptist Church...
Doris Jean Farmer
Feb 20, 2026
Doris grew up in Somerset, Kentucky, and graduated from Somerset High School. She later received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Much of her career was focused on Business and Real Estate. She took great pride in her work, and it showed, but her career was the least interesting part of her life.
Above all,...
Larry Roberts
Feb 18, 2026
Larry G. Roberts of Nancy, KY passed away from this life on February 18, 2026 , at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 74 years.He was born February 12, 1952 in Faubush, KY to Harold Ray and Gladys Marie Foster Roberts. They both preceded him in death.Larry spent 31 years as a high school Agriculture teacher and FFA...
Mary Decker
Feb 17, 2026
Mary Decker Passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born December 20, 1963 to James and Gladys Smith in Jessamine County, Kentucky.Mary was a true culinary artist and passionate foodie who found joy in creating meals and memories around the table. As a dedicated homemaker, talented cake decorator, and event planner, she poured her creativity and love into every...
Vivian J Collier
Feb 14, 2026
Vivian Joaline "Jo" Collier, age 90, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.Born on August 6, 1935, in Liberty, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Ruth Ashley. Joaline graduated from Memorial High School in Waynesburg, Kentucky. She was retired from...
Linda Joyce Vanhook
Feb 12, 2026
Linda Joyce Vanhook, 80, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence.She was born in Public, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jesse Everett and Ruby Ella (Price) Burdine. She was a member of Flat Lick Baptist Church. She found great joy in flowers and gardening, and took pride in her canning. She also enjoyed shopping and outings,...
Joyce Flynn
Feb 8, 2026
Joyce Ann Keeney Flynn, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, under the compassionate care of the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Unit at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.
Born on May 20, 1942, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Zula Vaughn Keeney. Joyce graduated from Somerset High School in 1960...
Drusilla Hail
Feb 1, 2026
Drusilla Mounce Hail of Somerset passed away February 1, 2026 in London, Kentucky.She was born on May 28, 1939 to Charlie Frank and Minnie Smiley Mounce in Pulaski County, Kentucky.Drusilla attended Pulaski County High School from which she graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1957. She married her partner for life, Raymond Hail, on June 1, 1958. From this...
Jerry Duke Westerfield
Jan 30, 2026
JERRY DUKE WESTERFIELD, M.D., passed away on January 30, 2026. He was born in Ohio County, Kentucky on October 14, 1941, son of Fred and Margaret Westerfield, and grew up on a dairy farm with his five brothers. He graduated from Hartford High School, the University of Kentucky, and the UK Medical School.
Dr. Westerfield completed his internship at the University...
Lindsey Lashley
Jan 25, 2026
Lindsey Lashley, age 41, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 25, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Lindsey was of the Baptist faith and was a faithful member of Langdon Street Baptist Church.
Lindsey was born on October 2, 1984, in Somerset, KY. She was a bus driver for the Pulaski County School System and served as...
Burnidean Whitaker
Jan 17, 2026
Burnidean Russell Whitaker, 95 passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Somerset, Kentucky.She was born on June 26, 1930 in Albany, Kentucky to Jason and Deffie Davison Russell.Burnidean married Dennis "Turp" Whitaker in 1951 and they would spend the next 65 years raising their family and loving one another. She was am employee of The Western Electric Company, as...
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