Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mrs. Mabel Edwards

Mrs. Mabel Edwards

Nov 27, 2010

Mrs. Mabel Edwards of Somerset, KY passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Ashville, North Carolina having attained the age of 96 years. She was born on February 19, 1914, the daughter of the late Leeander and Lillie Rose Phelps Alexander of the White Lilly, KY. She was later united in marriage to Mr. Calvin Edwards on December 24,...

Mr. Eventus "Andy" Muse

Mr. Eventus "Andy" Muse

Nov 23, 2010

Mr. Eventus “Andy” Muse, son of the late Walter and Nannie Halcomb Muse, was born at Naomi, KY on May 6, 1934 and he departed this life on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in the presence of his beloved family. He had attained the age of 76 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs....

Floyd Withrow

Floyd Withrow

Nov 19, 2010

Mr. Floyd Withrow, age 84 of Somerset passed away November 19, 2010 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Floyd was born to Charles and Nellie Withrow on September 24, 1926 in Bath County, Kentucky. He was a veteran of WWII and was married 26 years to Reta Withrow who preceded him in death in 2002. Floyd was...

William "Bill" Arthur Prather

William "Bill" Arthur Prather

Nov 18, 2010

Mr. William “Bill” Arthur Prather, age. 72 of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life for his heavenly life on November 18, 2010 at his home with his family. Bill was born June 17, 1938 to the late Arthur Goebel Prather and Esma Girky Prather. William married the love of his life the late Margaret Rose Jackson Prather, March 1955, They were...

June Stewart

June Stewart

Nov 16, 2010

Mrs. June Stewart, age 83, of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Charles Walker and Maggie (Helton) Smith was born on June 20, 1927 in Spring Creek, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. June is survived by her husband; C.B. Stewart, a son; Darcy (and Connie) Stewart and daughter; Pam Groves....

Jean Brinkley Ping Denney

Jean Brinkley Ping Denney

Nov 14, 2010

Mrs. Jean Brinkley Ping Denney, age 92 of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late William Wallace and Robbie (Capps) Ping was born on October 7, 1918 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Other than her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Curtis E. Denney,...

Mr. Justin Pitman

Mr. Justin Pitman

Nov 14, 2010

Mr. Justin Pitman, the son of Denzil Pitman and the late Laura Renee Dykes Pitman, was born in Lexington, KY on October 27, 1990 and he departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2010 having attained the age of 20 years. Survivors include his father, two sisters; Falicia Nicole Pitman of Science Hill, KY and Dayona Brooke Pitman of Nancy,...

Mr. Gaither E. West

Mr. Gaither E. West

Nov 12, 2010

Gaither Espa (G.E./Pop) West, Somerset, age 92, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 12, 2010. G.E. was born in Oneida, Tennessee, on July 25, 1918, to William Riley and Martha Ellen West and was the 8th of 9 children. He graduated Oneida High School in 1936 and graduated from Volunteer Business College, Johnson City, 1938. In 1941, he...

Norma Alton

Norma Alton

Nov 10, 2010

Mrs. Norma Alton, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Zella Dee McDaniel Lyons, was born in Covington, KY on July 16, 1959 and she departed this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 having attained the age of 51 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Alton, he survives. Other survivors include; one son, George Brooks of Prestonsburg,...

Mrs. Opal Meece

Mrs. Opal Meece

Nov 8, 2010

Opal Marie (Goff) Meece, daughter of the late Oscar Eli and Anna Hughes Goff, was born in Pulaski County, KY on September 24, 1923 and she departed this life on Monday, November 8, 2010 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 87 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Hobert Meece, he preceded her in death. Survivors include;...

Bonnie Jean Vanover

Bonnie Jean Vanover

Nov 7, 2010

Bonnie Jean Vanover, formerly of Vandalia passed away November 7, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Born October 29, 1923 in Perry County KY. She was proceeded in death by her father James R. Hall and mother Leona Hall. One brother Edward Hall. Four sisters Liza Caudell, Varna Parson, Verti Pratt,...

Ina Correll Phelps

Ina Correll Phelps

Nov 4, 2010

Ina Correll Phelps of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Tom and Lilly Correll was born in Science Hill, Kentucky on February 10, 1922 and departed this life on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Britthaven of Somerset Nursing Home having attained the age of 88. She was united in marriage to Mr. Norman L. Phelps who preceded her in death....

Lena Smith Dye

Lena Smith Dye

Nov 3, 2010

Mrs. Lena Smith Dye, age 92, of Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late James A. and Bertha Alice (Burton) Smith was born on August 17, 1918 in Eubank, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Britthaven of Somerset Nursing Home. Lena was the youngest of 6 children and united to marriage to Mr. Clarence H....

Bro. Harlos Edmond Vanhook

Bro. Harlos Edmond Vanhook

Oct 27, 2010

Bro. Harlos Edmond Vanhook, 90, of Somerset, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Britthaven of Somerset following a lengthy illness. He was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on October 7, 1920, the son of the late William H. and Ada (Mounce) Vanhook. He was a retired employee of Southern Tire Distributors, a U.S....

Mr. James Moss

Mr. James Moss

Oct 25, 2010

Mr. James Moss, son of the late J.B. and Gustava Isenberg Moss Yates, was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 2, 1928 and departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2010 having attained the age of 82 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Corine Walker Moss on August 28, 1946 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, they were married...

Mrs. Hattie Jane Flynn

Mrs. Hattie Jane Flynn

Oct 25, 2010

Mrs. Hattie Jane Flynn, daughter of the late Tom and Alice Keith Mitchell, was born in Wayne County, KY on April 10, 1917 and she departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2010 having attained the age of age 93 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Walter Flynn, he preceded her in death. Other than her parents and...

Danette Sue Danielson

Danette Sue Danielson

Oct 20, 2010

Ms. Danette Sue Danielson, age 49, of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Kenneth Danielson and Marion (Erickson) Danielson was born on January 1, 1961 in Two Harbors, Minnesota and departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her father; Kenneth Danielson and grandparents. Danette is...

Mr. William Cecil Keyes

Mr. William Cecil Keyes

Oct 19, 2010

William Cecil Keyes, age 88, died on October 19, 2010 at Britthaven of Somerset. He was born on November 22, 1921 to the late William C. and Fleta Edna Haynes Keyes in the home of his paternal grandparents, the late Luther and Margaret Gill Keyes, on Hwy 39 in Somerset, Kentucky. Mr. Keyes was known around the area as Uncle...

Mrs. Ilene Hutton Weddle

Mrs. Ilene Hutton Weddle

Oct 18, 2010

Mrs. Ilene Hutton Weddle, 90, formerly of Somerset, KY passed away Monday, October 18, 2010, at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wake Forest, NC, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Weddle, the daughter of the late Ethel "Ess" and Ida Belle Vanhoosier Stevens, was born in Faubush, KY on May 9, 1920. She attended school in Nancy, KY, and later...

Dr. William D. "Mac" McAfee

Dr. William D. "Mac" McAfee

Oct 14, 2010

William Durham McAfee was born in Greensburg, Kentucky on October 18, 1922, moving to Indianapolis with his family as a young child . “Mac”, as he was known to many, grew up during the Great Depression and worked from the time he was 11 years old. He graduated from Indianapolis public schools, excelling in all his studies. A member of...