Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mr. Keith Wayne Taylor

Mr. Keith Wayne Taylor

Feb 2, 2011

Keith Wayne Taylor, age 61 of Nancy, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on February 8, 1949 in Widen, West Virginia, to the late Virgil and Ida Loving Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a retired log truck driver....

James Joplin "Jop" Adams

James Joplin "Jop" Adams

Feb 1, 2011

Mr. James Joplin “Jop” Adams, son of the late James H. and Beatrice Meece Adams, was born in Somerset, KY on June 21, 1928 and he departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 having attained the age of 82 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Marion Jasper Adams, she preceded him in death. Survivors incude; one son;...

Adell Tarter Baugh

Adell Tarter Baugh

Jan 29, 2011

Adell Tarter Baugh, of Nancy, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord on January 29, 2011. She was a member of Parkers Mill Road Baptist Church, Somerset, Kentucky. She loved teaching and encouraging children. She tirelessly worked to win lost souls for the Lord and her life’s goal was to make sure her children and grandchildren spent eternity in heaven...

Mr. Quinton C. Harmon

Mr. Quinton C. Harmon

Jan 21, 2011

Mr. Quinton C. Harmon, son of the late Cloyd and Maggie Cook Harmon, was born in Pulaski County, KY on April 7, 1925 and he departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2011 having attained the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Georgia Alexander Bullock Harmon for 54 years until her death in August of 2007....

Lelah Tyree Caudill

Lelah Tyree Caudill

Jan 15, 2011

Mrs. Lelah Tyree Caudill of Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles and Mattie (Halcomb) Tyree was born on July 5, 1919 in Letcher County, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 91. She was united in marriage to Elza Caudill on June 25, 1946 in...

Doris Jones

Doris Jones

Jan 15, 2011

Ms. Doris Jones of Danville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Oda Paul and Estelle (Osbourne) Jones was born on March 19, 1927 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Danville Health & Rehab Center having attained the age of 83. Doris is survived by 1 brother, Edwin Paul Jones of Somerset, Kentucky; 1...

Pershing D. "Pete" Murphy

Pershing D. "Pete" Murphy

Jan 13, 2011

Mr. Pershing D. “Pete” Murphy, age. 74, of Columbia, Kentucky, son of the late Henry and Pearlie Rowe Murphy was born on January 15, 1936 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at his residence in the presence of his family. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by 9 brother, Boyd,...

Mr. John William Edwards, Jr.

Mr. John William Edwards, Jr.

Jan 11, 2011

Mr. John William Edwards, Jr., the son of Margie Farmer Edwards of Somerset, KY and the late John William Edwards, Sr., was born in Somerset, KY on February 6, 1952 and he departed this life on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2011 in the presence of his family, having attained the age of 58 years. He was united in marriage to...

Stanley C. Gibson

Stanley C. Gibson

Jan 1, 2011

Mr. Stanley C. Gibson, age. 55 of Somerset, son of the late Tony and Martha Abbott Gibson was born on August 16, 1955 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at his residence. Besides his parents Stanley was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Gibson. He survived by 3 daughters, Donna (and Davis) Bryant...

Timothy O. Blankenship

Timothy O. Blankenship

Dec 31, 2010

Mr. Timothy O. Blankenship, age 52, of Hazard, Kentucky, son of Louise Stepp Blankenship and the late Orville Blankenship was born on October 21, 1958 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, December 31, 2010 at his residence in Hazard. Besides his loving mother Timothy is survived by 1 sister, Sherry (and Glen) Statham of Danville, Kentucky; 2...

Mr. James A. "Onion" Eastham

Mr. James A. "Onion" Eastham

Dec 28, 2010

Mr. James Arthur “Onion” Eastham, of Somerset, Kentucky son of the late Arthur and Alberta Hargis Eastham was born on September 22, 1923 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Britthaven Rehabilitation Center having attained the age of 87 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Eastham; 2 sons, Jimmy...

Timothy Ray Calhoun

Timothy Ray Calhoun

Dec 21, 2010

Mr. Timothy Ray Calhoun, son of Shirley Burton Calhoun and the late Truman Calhoun, was born on February 13, 1967 and he departed this life on December 21, 2010 having attained the age of 43 years. Survivors include; two brothers, Larry (and Nova) Calhoun of Somerset, KY, and Terry Calhoun of Somerset, KY, two sisters, Jennifer (and Thomas) Trammell of...

Rev. Farrada White, Jr.

Rev. Farrada White, Jr.

Dec 20, 2010

Rev. Farrada White, Jr, son of the late Donally Farrada White Sr. and Lucille Hall White, was born in Delburn, West Virginia on December 28, 1923 and he departed this life on December 20, 2010 having attained the age of 86 years. He was united in marriage to Ama Lee Campbell White, she survives. Other survivors include; three children, William...

Mr. Carter Beshear

Mr. Carter Beshear

Dec 19, 2010

CARTER BESHEAR, age 84, Somerset, KY died Sunday, December 19, 2010. Mr. Beshear, a lifelong farmer, was born April 23, 1926 in Naomi, Kentucky to the late Della Merrick Beshear and Buckner Lee Beshear. Mr. Beshear is survived by his wife, Mae Hammond Beshear, whom he married March 1, 1947; a daughter, Teresa Beshear Colson of Lexington; granddaughters, Deidra Beshear...

Tony Joe Alexander

Tony Joe Alexander

Dec 15, 2010

Tony Joe Alexander, son of the late Joe C. Alexander and Rebecca Coffey Alexander passed away into eternal rest Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Tony was born on July 14, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky. He attended Dunbar elementary for 2 years until he transferred to Parker elementary and completed his education in 1975...

Mrs. Retha M. Farmer

Mrs. Retha M. Farmer

Dec 12, 2010

Retha M. Farmer, born November 29, 1924 – died December 12, 2010. Widow of Howard R. Farmer who preceded her in death, June 1, 1971. She was the daughter of the late Cy H. Farmer and Ella Wyatt Farmer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Lynn Farmer who died on Christmas Day, 1960 and a sister and...

Marvin Wolford Marler

Marvin Wolford Marler

Dec 11, 2010

Marvin Wolford Marler, age 84, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Quail Community of Rockcastle County, KY on May 9, 1926, son of George W. Marler and Rissie O? Neil Ficklin., and married Frances Alice Sewell on September 29, 1943. Mr. Marler served in World War II in...

Mrs. Betty Mae Dye

Mrs. Betty Mae Dye

Dec 11, 2010

Mrs. Betty Mae Dye, daughter of the late Otha Hobert and Lucenda Adkins Dye, was born on April 14. 1911 and she departed this life in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 99 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. William E. Dye, he preceded her in death. Survivors include many nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends. She...

Donald Wayne Hall

Donald Wayne Hall

Dec 6, 2010

Mr. Donald Wayne Hall, age 76 of Somerset, KY departed this life on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Britthaven Nursing Home in Somerset, KY. He was born on March 9th, 1934 in Somerset, KY to the late Taylor and Grace Tomlinson Hall. He wed Joyce Slavey Hall on August 23rd, 1958 in Somerset, KY. Don was of the Baptist...

Wanda M. Placke

Wanda M. Placke

Dec 3, 2010

Wanda M. Placke of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Henry and Daisy Bea (Jackson) Placke was born on November 26, 1930 in Grundy, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 80. Other than her parents Wanda was preceded in death by one brother; William Placke...