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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
David Massey
Jul 26, 2025
David Dale Massey, 85, of Burnside, Ky passed away July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David spent his last month battling pancreatic cancer at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
David was born on April 4, 1940, in Somerset, Ky, the son of Frank Edward Massey and Nora Elizabeth Owens Massey. David is survived by his sisters Patricia Ann...
Donna Tincher
Jul 24, 2025
Donna Cromer Tincher of 26 Harmony Drive, Somerset, KY, departed this life on July 24th, 2025 at the age of 75. Donna was born on the 14th day of January, 1950, in Somerset, to the late J.R. (Bob) and Marie Doan Cromer.
Donna attended the Lake Cumberland Nazarene Church. She was a retired employee of the Lake Cumberland District Health...
Patricia Henderson
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Pat A. Henderson
February 6, 1935 - July 21, 2025
Somerset, Kentucky
Pat A. Henderson, age 90, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born on February 6, 1935, in Anderson, South Carolina, Pat brought warmth, creativity, and quiet strength to all who had the joy of knowing her.
She attended St. Hannah's Girls High School, a...
Kenneth Jones
Jul 21, 2025
Kenneth Darrell Jones, Sr., age 85 passed from this life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center.
Kenneth was born on November 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Katherine Jones. At the age of four, Kenneth, along with his siblings, Michael and Cheryl, moved to Somerset to live with...
Randy Hargis
Jul 20, 2025
Randy Lee Hargis, 73, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 28, 1952; son of the late Vestal Hargis and Bertha (Slavey) Hargis Taylor.
He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, especially working on tractors. He had a lifelong passion for mechanic work and a special fondness for International...
Gene Renner
Jul 18, 2025
Gene Logan Renner passed from this earthly life on July 18, 2025, eleven days before his seventy-ninth birthday, at his home in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born in Pine Hill, Kentucky on July 29, 1946, the youngest child of Osker Sidney Renner and Ina Kirby Renner. On July 29, 1966, Gene married Ginny, his high school sweetheart and they moved...
Joan Fredericks
Jul 12, 2025
Joan M. Fredericks, age 85, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025.
She was born to Fred and Ruth Fredericks on February 3, 1940. She was a retired teacher for the Pulaski County School System. She is survived by one brother, Roy Fredericks; two daughters, Wendy Ping and Mary Songer; six grandchildren, Chris Hines (Lisa), Amber Wison (Daniel), Ashley Creech (Brent), Camden Ping,...
Wilma Cook
Jul 10, 2025
Wilma Faye Cook, age 84, went to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on July 10, 2025.
Born on March 8, 1941, to Namon and Edith Colyer Strunk, Wilma was a dedicated woman of God, praying until her last breath.
Wilma married the love of her life, Walter Cook, on August 3, 1957. They shared 59 years together before his...
Chestalene Whitaker
Jul 10, 2025
Chestalene (Chet) Whitaker, 96, of Somerset, KY, passed away July 10, 2025.
She was born December 27, 1928 in Albany, KY to the late Jason & Deffie Davidson Russell. She married Harold L. Whitaker on March 16, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2001. Chet worked for Western Electric in Indianapolis, retiring on April...
Lou Ann Randolph
Jul 8, 2025
Lou Ann Randolph, age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 1, 1943, in Corbin, Kentucky, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
On May 22, 1961, Lou Ann married the love of her life, M.E. Randolph. Together they shared 64 years...
Clarence New
Jul 5, 2025
Clarence Edward New, son of the late Herbert Logan and Elizabeth Marie (Nicholas) New, passed away Saturday, July 5th, 2025. He was born in Pulaski County, KY on March 23rd, 1939, having attained the age of 86. On May 19th, 1979, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Colette (Coco) New.
He is survived by his wife; two...
Douglas Begley
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Douglas Wayne Begley, the son of Otis Gene and the late Mazie Adams Begley was born in Somerset, KY on January 29, 1962 and he departed this life on July 2, 2025 having attained the age of 63 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Nicki (and Allen) Beasley of Science Hill, KY; two grandchildren, Ayden and Brylee Beasley;...
Stanley DeCoursey
Jul 2, 2025
Stanley Eugene DeCoursey, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.
He was born in Franklin, IN on March 28, 1947, son of the late Howard and Mabel Ethel (Stevens) DeCoursey.
He was first a musician, and later a skilled woodworker and mechanic, known for his dedication and craftsmanship. He found great joy in spending...
James Michael "Mike" White
Jul 2, 2025
James Michael White, age 71, passed away July 2, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky at the University of Kentucky Hospital.
He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on August 29, 1953 to James Oliver White and Wanda Christine Hargis White. He retired from Somerset Nursing and Rehab after 18 years. He was a passionate UK sports fan and loved watching Nascar racing too.
Mike...
Shirley Mikolas
Jun 23, 2025
Shirley Mikolas, 79 of Nancy, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Shirley was born on March 26, 1946 to Samuel and Beatrice Faye Reid.
She and her husband Duane married in October 10, 1999 and had 25 fun, wonderful years together which they spent loving and caring for one another. She was all...
Emma Kate Bonanno Thomas
Jun 22, 2025
Emma Kate Thomas, age 89 of Riverview, Michigan, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Emma Kate was born on March 22, 1936 in Naomi, Kentucky to Roxie and Ottis Trimble.
In November 1955, at the age of 19 years old, Emma Kate traveled from Kentucky to Detroit. While in Detroit, Emma Kate was offered a job by a family friend...
Major Nolan
Jun 22, 2025
Major Leon Nolan, 82, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Jean Waddle Care Center.
He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on October 8, 1942; son of the late John Grant and Nancy Drucella (Garrison) Nolan. He retired from Oakwood and was a retired Minister. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting....
John Hines
Jun 17, 2025
John William Hines Jr. age 67, passed away June 17, 2025 in Danville, Kentucky. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 26, 1958 to John William Hines Sr. and Kathrine Thornton Hines.
Few of us are referred to as generational talents, musical/artistic geniuses, innately gifted. Whatever adjective one assigns would fall woefully short to describe Somerset's own John William...
Glenda Massey
Jun 17, 2025
Glenda Joyce Harris Massey, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 surrounded by those who loved her.
Glenda was born on January 21,1941 in the Shopville Community to Roscoe "Toss" Harris and Edna Bullock Harris and was the fifth of their six children. Glenda was raised on the family farm and attended Shopville School. On June 29, 1963, Glenda...
David Pitman
Jun 17, 2025
David Leon Pitman, Bulldog , as he was known to all of his friends was born on August 30, 1965 in Whitley City, Kentucky. He passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.
David was hard working, determined and enthusiastic about everything he did especially his softball. His last job was in 2007 where...
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