Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mr. Samuel D. Dykes

Mr. Samuel D. Dykes

Aug 19, 2006

Mr. Samuel D. "Sammy" Dykes, the son of Imogene Rogers Dykes and the late Rev. James Dykes, was born in Pulaski Co., KY on January 18, 1947 and he departed this life peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, August 19, 2006 having attained the age of 59 years. Samuel was an Air Force Veteran, a member of...

Mr. Dwight Devale "Lizard" VanHook

Mr. Dwight Devale "Lizard" VanHook

Aug 12, 2006

Mr. Dwight Devale "Lizard" VanHook, son of the late Charles and Yvonne Wright Vanhook, was born in Somerset, KY on August 12, 1958 and departed this life on Saturday, August 12, 2006, having attained the age of 47 years. He is survived by; one brother, Marty (and Paula) VanHook; one sister, Jenny Lynn VanHook; a great aunt, Sally Lunsford; two...

Elmer Garfield Slaughter

Elmer Garfield Slaughter

Aug 10, 2006

Mr. Elmer Garfield Slaughter, Age 82 of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He Was born September 18th 1923 to James and Mary Gilmore Slaughter, he was retired from Southern Elemetery School, he was of the Baptist faith and a member of South Maple Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his three...

Helen Hines Burgin

Helen Hines Burgin

Aug 10, 2006

Helen Hines Burgin, 97, 2028 Pond Meadow Road, Somerset, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 13, 1909 in Somerset, KY, the daughter of the late Former Pulaski County Sheriff Ben P. and Lelia Ellen Elrod Hines. Helen was a retired School Teacher, an Avid Seamstress, and a...

Mr. Carl E. Godby

Mr. Carl E. Godby

Aug 9, 2006

Mr. Carl E. Godby, son of the late Rufus A. and Emma Baker Godby, was born on October 18, 1921 in Pulaski Co., KY and departed this life on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 84 years. He was united in marriage to Renda Wilson Godby, she preceded him in death. Survivors include; two...

Jessy Sampson

Jessy Sampson

Aug 8, 2006

Mr. Jessy Sampson, the son of Thomas and Karen Pettegrow Sampson, was born at Avon park, FL on April 26, 1983 and departed this life suddenly at Mt. Vernon, KY on August 08, 2006 having attained the age of 23 years. Other than his parents, he was also survived by his fiancee, Shoshana Chowdhoury Pachman; two brothers, Jonathon (and Joanie)...

Mr. Earnest Clines

Mr. Earnest Clines

Aug 4, 2006

Mr. Earnest Clines, son of the late Columbus and Arlie Calhoun Clines, was born on January 29, 1944 in Pulaski County, KY and departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 62 years. He was united in marriage to Margaret Jean Calhoun Clines. She preceded him in death. Survivors...

Eileen Hurst

Eileen Hurst

Aug 1, 2006

Geneva Eileen Hurst, daughter of the late Broyles H. and Lotus Bloomer Burton, was born in Pulaski County, KY on September 11, 1924 and departed this life on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 81 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Willie Hurst on December 03, 1945, he survives....

Jewell Wallace

Jewell Wallace

Jul 31, 2006

Jewell Acton Wallace, daughter of the late Alfred and Frances Ellen Colson Acton, was born at Eubank, KY on May 20, 1921 and departed this life on Monday July 31, 2006 having attained the age of 85 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Bernice E. Wallace, he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, June (and Richard)...

Edward N. Loving

Edward N. Loving

Jul 30, 2006

Edward N. Loving 84 of Georgia, formerly of Somerset. passed away July 30, 2006. Born December 11, 1921. Mr. Loving was preceded in death by his mother, Lela Myrtle Loving and his wife Billie Cundiff Loving. Mr. Loving is survived by three sons, Edward L. Loving of Fayette GA., Billy Ray Loving of Jonesboro GA., and Jerry Way Loving of...

James Abbott

James Abbott

Jul 29, 2006

James (JR) Abbott 58, of cedar Grove Community passed away Aturday July 29, 2006. He was a member of the baptist faith. He is survived, by his wife Leevonia (Sis Taylor) Abbott, whom he married June 21, 1972; Two sisters Evelyn Bdin of somerset, and Ruby and (Leon) Butler of Alabama; Two Sons James Abbott of Somerset and Rodney Abbott...

Charles Webster

Charles Webster

Jul 29, 2006

Charles Emerson Webster departed from this life on Saturday, July 29, 2006, in the home of his son Chuck Webster and wife Anne. During this last serious illness he was surrounded by his family and friends, who had an opportunity to express their love and appreciation for this incredible man. He is the son of the late Charles Emerson Webster...

Irene Klein

Irene Klein

Jul 27, 2006

Irene Osborne Klein, age 78 of Somerset, died Thursday, July 27, 2006. She was a born on November 10, 1927 in Cawood, KY to the late Henry and Lottie Pace Osborne. She was united in marriage on September 5, 1946, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; two daughters, Carol Mifsud of Somerset, KY and Juanita (and Don) Young of...

Jack Bruce Cummins

Jack Bruce Cummins

Jul 18, 2006

Mr. Jack Bruce Cummins, the son of Jewell "Judy" M. Littrell Cummins of Somerset, KY and the late William C. Cummins, was born in Somerset, KY on February 10, 1952 and departed this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 having attained the age of 54 years. Other than his mother, other survivors include; two sons, Clint (and Elizabeth) Cummins of...

Timothy Allen West

Timothy Allen West

Jul 15, 2006

Timothy Allen West, (38) and son, Cody Allen West (15), of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this life with their faithful red heeler; Wyatt, at thier side. They remain inseparable even in their journey into new beginnings. Cody was born in Farmington, New Mexico on August 1, 1990. His funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 25th, 2006 in Golden...

James Whitis

James Whitis

Jul 14, 2006

James Chapen Whitis, 74 of Brookview Drive Somerset, died Friday July 14, 2006 at his residenc. He was born February 20, 1932 in Tonawanda, Illinois to the late Bill and Mae Whitis. He was a carpenter of trade and previous owner of Cumberland Cove Cottages in Burnside, KY, also a deacon at Beacon Hill Baptist Church, veteran of Korean War...

Mary Ann Cassidy

Mary Ann Cassidy

Jul 5, 2006

Mary Ann Cassidy, of Burnside, KY, daughter of the late John and Ida Tillett Martin, was born at Stanford, KY on January 04, 1942 and departed this life on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 having attained the age of 64 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Carl Calvin Cassidy on October 14, 1967, he survives. Other survivors include; one...

Clifford P. Beshear

Clifford P. Beshear

Jul 1, 2006

Clifford P. Beshear, 84, Boat Dock Road,Somerset Died Saturday July 1,2006 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was born May 11,1922 in the Naomi community of Pulaski County, son of the late Buckner Lee and Della Merrick Beshear who preceded him in death. he was a World War II veteran serving in the European Theater...

Frank A. Burton

Frank A. Burton

Jun 30, 2006

Mr. Frank A. Burton,son of the late Glen and Eva Zimmerman Burton, was born at Nancy, KY on September 10, 1939 and departed this life peacefully at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on Friday, June 30, 2006. Survivors include his wife Debbie Farmer Burton whom he married in 1987; two sons, Allen Burton of Somerset, KY and Charlie (and Alisa)...

Mary Christine Barber Proffitt

Mary Christine Barber Proffitt

Jun 12, 2006

Mary Christine Barber Proffitt, daughter of the late John F. and Ruth Ashley Barber, was born at Vaught Ridge, KY on October 25, 1925 and departed this life on Monday, June 12, 2006 having attained the age of 80 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Potter Eugene Proffitt on April 17, 1946; he preceded her in death on...