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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
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,...
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...
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...
Lucy Wright
Jan 14, 2026
Lucy Delatha Wright, daughter the late Oscar Lee Wright and Mayme Orpha Wright Howell, was born at Mt. Victory, KY, on January 29, 1938, and she departed this life on January 14, 2026.She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Wright, Verne Wright, Luther Wright and Ronald Wright. She is survived by her sisters, Hazel Flanagan of Fredrick, MD,...
Pamela Marrinan
Jan 7, 2026
Pamela S. Marrinan, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on January 7, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Her daughter, Charline misses her so much.Pamela was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 7, 1941 to Charles and Nadine Center Nicholas.Pam had the most amazing way of loving people. During the 1980's her and her daughter Charline made their home in...
Raymond Braun
Jan 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Raymond Keith Braun July 5, 1945 - January 5, 2026 Raymond Keith Braun was a man whose life was defined by love, faith, and joyful presence. Family was always at the center of his world, and he made everyone around him feel seen, cherished, and remembered. He had a remarkable way of taking genuine interest in...
Larry Wright
Jan 5, 2026
Larry Wright, age 68, passed away January 5, 2025 at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehab.He was born June 21, 1957 to Vernon and Margie Jones Wright. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and visiting with friends. Larry worked in construction as long as his health allowed.Larry was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a brother who passed away...
Chris Walker
Jan 5, 2026
Chris Stephen Walker, 71, proud father, loving husband, devoted papaw, skilled craftsman, gifted storyteller, and all-around renaissance man, died on January 5, 2026.
Chris, the third child of Patricia and Ralph Walker, was born in Lexington, Kentucky on July 18th, 1954. He grew up on a farm on Sugar Creek in Jessamine County, KY along with his older brother and sister...
Jerry McKinney
Jan 4, 2026
Jerry Wood McKinney, husband of Sue McKinney, passed away January 4, 2026. In Somerset, Kentucky.Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Frank Yahnig
Dec 31, 2025
Frank Oliver Yahnig of Somerset, Kentucky passed away, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home; 22 days shy of his 99th birthday.
He was born in Grundy, Kentucky on January 21, 1927, the son of the late Joe Richard and Clara Simpson Yahnig. Frank was a 1945 graduate of Ferguson High School and a World War II Army Veteran attaining...
Edwin Morrow
Dec 30, 2025
Edwin Morrow, 97, of Somerset, Kentucky Passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his residence. Edwin Joseph Morrow was born on January 21st, 1928 in Jabez, Kentucky, a place that raises you sturdy, curious, and built of grit. His early years had all the makings of a Mark Twain novel, learning early on how to work fast, laugh hard,...
Kenneth Swearingen
Dec 28, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Swearingen, 70, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his residence.He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 5, 1955; son of Juanita Swearingen and the late Lester Swearingen. Kenny had a deep appreciation for classic muscle cars and could often be found admiring their timeless design and power. A devoted sports enthusiast, he was...
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