Obituaries
Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Alice Wilson
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...
Brenda Carol Gossett
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,...
Brenda Joyce Faulkner
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...
Doris Snell
Mar 24, 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...
Lillian Zoraida Whitis
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...
David Roland Padgett
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...
Lindsey Lawson
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...
Everett Dunaway
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...
Melissa Robinson Dickinson
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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