Somerset Obituaries

Apr 7, 2026

James Robert Foster(Jim..Jimbo) age 71 of the Ringgold Community, passed from this life into his eternal home on Tuesday April 7, 2026, at LCRH in Somerset.

He was born in Faubush, KY on October 17, 1954, to the late Dewey & Dorothy Jane (Ard) Foster. Jim graduated from Somerset High School in 1972. He completed a degree in "Tool and Die"...

Apr 6, 2026

Rodney Lyle Ballenger, 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on April 6, 2026.

Born on January 7, 1954, and raised in Russell Springs, Kentucky, Rodney lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and generosity. He spent many years serving his community through his role as Assistant Executive Director at Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency (LC-CAA), where he took pride...

Apr 5, 2026

Gregory Keith McGuire, 50, of Berea, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Central Baptist. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 17, 1975; son of the late Wayne & Victoria (Davis) Maguire. He was a HVAC Tech. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, finding great joy in fishing and hunting, as well as gaming, wood...

Apr 5, 2026

Paula Louise Perry "Mama" , 64, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on April 5, 2026.

Born on October 16, 1961, in Barberton, Ohio, Paula lived a life centered around love, family, and compassion. She was a talented beautician in Ohio before moving to Kentucky, where she later worked for Palm Beach until her health no longer allowed. Paula also devoted...

Apr 4, 2026

Mar 29, 2026

Alice Ravaina Fickey-Wilson, age 85, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.

Alice was born on September 30, 1940 to Clarence Henry Fickey and Jettie Pearlene Renfro-Fickey. She was a great gardener with an amazing green thumb and had a love for plants like no other. Alice was a hard working woman...

Mar 29, 2026

Brenda C. Gossett, age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Brenda was born on January 3, 1950, in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Talmadge Goff and Arettia Goff. Brenda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Tristan Abbott and great - grandson,...

Mar 28, 2026

Rev. Charles E. Slayton of West Plains, MO passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, Charlotte, and his children and family.

Charles was born on July 9, 1943, in Westmoreland, Tennessee, to Rev. Odell and Edith Slayton. He later moved with his family to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he attended Manual High School. Charles met...

Mar 28, 2026

Brenda (Joyce) Faulkner, 74, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away at her home on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, after a lengthy cancer battle.

She was a woman of faith and longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she loved teaching Sunday school, supporting vacation bible school and youth programs, singing in the choir and sharing experiences with all members of the...

Mar 23, 2026

Lillian Zoraida Tees WhitisBeloved grandmother, mother, sister, and friend.Lillian Zoraida Tees Whitis passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at the age of 92.Born on December 16, 1933, Lillian was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved sitting and enjoying the company of her family. She lived a life marked by love, strength, and quiet grace, always making those...

Mar 23, 2026

Doris Ann Dykes Snell, from Williamsburg, Ohio, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at The

Ashford of Mt. Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio, following a prolonged struggle with

Alzheimer's disease. She was 85.

She was born on September 20, 1940, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Charlie and Ada

Woodall Dykes. She attended Shopville School and was a member of The Providence

Church.

Doris worked...

Mar 21, 2026

Obituary for David Roland "Monk" Padgett

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of David Roland "Monk" Padgett, age 74, of Somerset, Kentucky, who peacefully passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on May 24, 1951, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Jack and Virginia Padgett. He was a proud member of the...

Mar 20, 2026

Lindsey Nicole Taylor-Lawson, 41, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away on March 20, 2026.

Lindsey was born on December 18, 1984, in Tampa, Florida, and grew up in Somerset, Kentucky. She was known for her strong personality, her honesty, and the deep love she had for her family and those closest to her.

Lindsey lived life in her own way and stayed true...

Mar 19, 2026

Everett Odell Dunaway, the son of the late Ernest and Naomi Dunaway was born on March 26, 1939 and passed at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Edward and Laura Dunaway on March 19, 2026 at the age of 86. He was married to the late Patricia Dunaway for 55 years. He is survived by two sons, Edward and...

Mar 12, 2026

Melissa Dawn Dickinson, 49 of Somerset, KY passed away on March 12th at her home of an extended illness after fighting the good fight. Born September 18th in Dayton, Ohio, she spent most of her life in Kentucky surrounded by her family.She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred, her Aunt Darlene and her Aunt Moriah.Melissa or "Mel" was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...