Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Thomas Stogsdill

Thomas Stogsdill

Dec 11, 2025

Thomas Garland Stogsdill, son of Harold Lee and Gertrude Garland Stogsdill, was born on

December 5, 1951, in Somerset, KY. He departed this life on December 11, 2025, at the age of 74 in his home.

Tommy proudly served two years in the Army during the early seventies. Known for his easy-going nature, quick wit, and steady hands, he brought...

Chris Walker

Chris Walker

Jan 5, 2026

Chris Walker of Somerset, Kentucky passed away January 5, 2025 arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. As a courtesy, Funeral Home will publish the full obituary on this site. 

Jerry McKinney

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

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

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

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...

James Alford

James Alford

Dec 24, 2025

James Harold Alford,75, of Somerset, KY and Murfreesboro, TN, passed away from this life on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, peacefully at his home.

James (Jim) was born March 17, 1950, in Versailles (Woodford County), KY. He was the eldest of the four children of James Durham and Rose Raines Alford. He attended public school in Danville, KY until 1965...

Norma King

Norma King

Dec 24, 2025

Norma June King, daughter of the late Russell and Rene Helen Howey Ford was born March 16th, 1934 in Port Huron, Michigan, and she departed this life on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 having attained the age of 91 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Dean King. He preceded her in death. Survivors include; two sons, Jay (and Anne)...

Robert Wolsey

Robert Wolsey

Dec 22, 2025

Robert Earl Wolsey, age 85 of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Robert was born on November 26, 1940 to George Milton and Ruby Rosie McQueen Wolsey in Somerset. He was married to Magola Lucille Harrison Wolsey. Robert was a life long resident of Somerset and worked for Elliot...

Allison Crowe - Davison

Allison Crowe - Davison

Dec 17, 2025

Allison Renee Crowe - Davison, 42, of Louisville, KY, passed away on December 17th, 2025. Born June 20th, 1983, in Somerset, KY to Charlie & Patsy Crowe. Allison graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician. She most recently worked as a Peer Support Specialist for Volunteers of America in Louisville, KY. Allison is...

Wavil Pauline Vaught

Wavil Pauline Vaught

Dec 16, 2025

Wavil Pauline Vaught of Somerset, Kentucky passed away December 16, 2025 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab.She was born on January 18, 1933 in Todd, Kentucky to Shelby B. and Delta Stepp McWilliams.She married Creston Vaught on June 10, 1951 after which they moved to Kettering, Ohio where they would spend the next 43 years before retiring and returning to Somerset...

James Weaver

James Weaver

Dec 14, 2025

James Louis Weaver passed away Sunday December 14, 2025. Born September 29, 1957 to William James and Estella Bernice Weaver (Helm) of Dayton, Ohio.

Married February 6, 1976 he leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Jon Dee Weaver. Daughters Shannon Letson (Greg Smith) and Crystal (Brian) Sowder. And beloved grandchildren Max and Nova Sowder and Hailey Sizemore. Preceded in death...

Juanita Meece

Juanita Meece

Dec 14, 2025

Our beloved, Juanita Jane (Brown) Meece passed away peacefully at her home in Somerset, KY, on 12/14/2025. She was born on March 24, 1928 to David and Flora Mae Hurst Brown from the Woodstock Community and was raised by her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Brown, when her own mother tragically died when Juanita was just a toddler. She was married to...

Susan Turman

Susan Turman

Dec 12, 2025

Susan Corinne Turman, 64, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Science Hill, Kentucky.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Susan was born on May 14, 1961, in Blair, Nebraska, to Denton Jerome Dykes and Nancy (Van Cleve) Dykes. She...

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...