Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Vivian Nevels

Vivian Nevels

Sep 30, 2023

 

Vivian Nevels, daughter of the late Timothy And Margaret Dugger Abbott was born at Frazier, KY on June 14, 1947 and she departed this life on September 30, 2023 having attained the age of 76 years.

She was raised by Dorothy and Timothy Abbott when her mother passed away when she was only three. She attended School at Somerset...

Billy Ray Sharpe

Billy Ray Sharpe

Sep 29, 2023

 

Billy Ray Sharpe, age 86, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Wheeling, IL, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023. He was born May 29, 1937 to Lela (Haysletta) Sharpe and John Sharpe in Harlan, KY,

He is survived by his daughters, Billie Rae Addeo (Joe) of Las Vegas, NV. Debbie Prill (Jim) of Zion, IL, Pamela (Matt) McCutcheon of...

Bessie A Claunch

Bessie A Claunch

Sep 29, 2023

Bessie Ann Molen Claunch, age 89, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at her residence.  Bess was born in Nancy, Kentucky on April 18, 1934, to the late Harry and Beatrice Pierce Molen. She was a 1951 graduate of Nancy High School and also attended the Rogers School of Business in Somerset.  Bess was a member of...

Varna Fox Wright

Varna Fox Wright

Sep 24, 2023

Varna Fox Wright, age 76, passed away on Sunday, September 24th surrounded by his family.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on January 26, 1947, to the late David and Isabell (Beasley) Wright. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Thelma(Fletcher) Wright. Varna was a devoted father to his four children, Varna “Benjamin” Wright Jr., Johnnie Wright,...

Darlene Kaye Grant

Darlene Kaye Grant

Sep 22, 2023

 

Darlene Kaye Grant, age 66, passed away peacefully at home, where she felt most comfort and surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, September 22, 2023. Darlene was born August 12, 1957 to her mother, Glenadine Kelley and her father, Wallace Dauber. 

Darlene had been married to her devoted husband, Michael Grant, for 34 years. They had a loving...

Arvis Lee Baugh

Arvis Lee Baugh

Sep 14, 2023

 

Arvis Lee Baugh, of Nancy, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord on September 14, 2023. 

He retired in 1999 from Crane Plumbing Company in Ferguson Kentucky where he served as Modeler for most of the 37 years he worked there.  He was a lifelong Christian and member of White Oak Baptist Church in Nancy (where he grew up),...

George "Bill" Bryant

George "Bill" Bryant

Sep 12, 2023

 

George " Bill"  Bryant, 86 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away September 12, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. 

He was born on October 3, 1936 in Somerset, Kentucky to Virgil and Elanore Aker Bryant. George attended Pulaski County High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1955. He served his country in the United States...

John Powell

John Powell

Sep 12, 2023

John Gaston Powell, beloved husband of Nancy Waters Powell, and father of Dr. John William Powell (Shannon), Kaity Woods (Tim), and Lyndsie Janbakhsh (Michael), passed away on Tuesday afternoon September 12, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.

Born and raised in Monticello, Kentucky, John was a proud alumnus of Monticello High School. He pursued...

Agnes May Calhoun

Agnes May Calhoun

Sep 1, 2023

 

Agnes May Calhoun, 82, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 9, 1941; daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie Elizabeth (Bray) Rexroat. 

She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Burchfield, and Trisha Colson; a sister, Linda Sue Dobbs; grandchildren, Keith & (Judiann) Denney,...

Amy Jo McKinney Elliott

Amy Jo McKinney Elliott

Aug 30, 2023

 

Amy Jo Hardwick, 44 of Somerset, KY. passed away from this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence. Amy was born January 29, 1979 to Frank Hardwick SR. and the late Pamela Jean Nevels. Amy enjoyed thrifting and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.

Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by...

Lela Whitaker

Lela Whitaker

Aug 30, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Lela Price Whitaker, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the June Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Ky.  All 7 children and spouses plus several grandchildren were there surrounding her. We held her hands, kissed her face, rubbed her feet, but we never asked her to stay. She was ready to meet her Savior and...

Doug Rice

Doug Rice

Aug 29, 2023

 

Douglas W. Rice, 76, of Nancy, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Doug was the son of Geneva (Floyd) & James Lee Rice, Sr. who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by one brother James Lee (Diane) Rice, Jr. 

  Doug proudly served in the United States Navy (U.S.S. Austin), the United States Navy Reserve, the United...

Gary Stephen Martin

Gary Stephen Martin

Aug 29, 2023

 

Gary Stephen Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 29th, 2023 at his home in Science Hill, Kentucky. He was born on December 5th, 1958, and was 64 years old at the time of his passing.

Gary's journey began in Pendleton County, where he graduated from Pendleton County High School. He went on to play...

Geneva Hansford

Geneva Hansford

Aug 29, 2023

 

Geneva Bea Whitis Hansford, age 97, of Somerset departed this life on August 29, 2023 at her residence.She was born October 1, 1925 to the late Lucy Mae Whitson Whitis and Clyde Whitis.

She was united in marriage to Clifford (Gene) Hansford on September 14, 1946. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2017.

Surviving are one son,...

Debra " Debby" Sue Lyons

Debra " Debby" Sue Lyons

Aug 26, 2023

 

Debra “Debby” Sue Lyons, age 71, passed from this life Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Debby was born in Somerset, December 12, 1951 to Hollis and Bob Gleason. She attended Somerset High School where she played the coronet as a member of the Briar Jumpers marching band. She graduated as part of the class of 1969. After high school she...

Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson

Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson

Aug 26, 2023

 

Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson, daughter of the late Alonzo and Cloda Daulton Colyer, was born at Elihu, Kentucky on April 25th, 1936 and she departed this life on August 26th, 2023 having attained the age of 87 years.

She was first united in marriage to Mr. Weldon Barker, he preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage...

Faustine Eller Norfleet

Faustine Eller Norfleet

Aug 22, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Faustine Eller Norfleet (03/21/33 - 08/22/23)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faustine Eller Norfleet at her home surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2023. A devoted wife; loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; and cherished friend, Faustine’s presence graced the lives of all with her kindness and unwavering...

Anna Marie Ruppe

Anna Marie Ruppe

Aug 21, 2023

 

Anna Marie Ruppe, 89, of Nancy, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Roscommon, MI on November 18, 1933; daughter of the late Warner John and Anna Ester (White) Anderson. She was of the catholic faith. Anna was a retired nurse, and a US Air Force...

Monievia Martin

Monievia Martin

Aug 21, 2023

 

Monievia Martin, the daughter of the late Arnold and Alice Harrison Mounce, was born April 9th, 1958 and she departed this life on August 21st, 2023 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 65 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Russell Martin. He preceded her in death on September 13th, 2022. Survivors include Russell Lee Martin...

John William Brown

John William Brown

Aug 20, 2023

 

In loving memory of our husband, father, and grandfather John William Brown, who passed away on August 20, 2023 at 75 years of age. He was the devoted husband of Mary Jane Brown, a loving father of John William Brown, II and doting grandfather to Lilly Brown. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Although of...