Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Ricky William Walker

Ricky William Walker

Jun 2, 2022

Ricky William Walker, son of the late William Ray and Ima Denham Walker, was born in Somerset, KY on Thursday, May 05, 1955 and he departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his residence. He was 67 years old.Ricky is survived by one son, Ricky Walker, Jr. of Cincinnati and his sisters Jamie, Rhonda and Hannah; five siblings,...

Mildred Midge Korsnick

Mildred Midge Korsnick

Jun 2, 2022

Mildred “Midge” Korsnick departed this life for her heavenly reunion on June 2, 2022 at 88 years of age.  She was a resident of Somerset, KY by way of Merritt Island, Florida.  Midge leaves behind her loving daughter, grandsons and great-grandchildren as well as her surviving sisters and brother.

Midge will be interred with her beloved husband, Phillip at the...

Herman Tarter

Herman Tarter

Jun 1, 2022

Herman Tarter, was born January 5, 1940, at Nancy, Kentucky to Arthur and Clara Owens Tarter, passed from this life June 1, 2022, having attained the age of 82 years.

Herman is survived by his wife Donna Kay Burton Tarter, whom he married on June 20, 1964. He is also survived by a daughter; Lori Wallace (Brian Abbott) and a...

Johnny W. Hargis, Sr.

Johnny W. Hargis, Sr.

May 31, 2022

Mr. Johnny W. Hargis, Sr. age 87 of Somerset, was born March 5, 1935. He departed this life on May 31st, 2022 in Somerset. Survivors include; a daughter-in-law, Linda Hargis, a granddaughter, Pam (and John) Sawyers, and a good friend, Daniel Carroll. Johnny was a farm worker and a n Army veteran. He was a good person who will be...

Mark Haynes

Mark Haynes

May 30, 2022

Mark Haynes, the son of Anna Lee Bray Haynes and the late Charles Haynes, was born at Overlin, Ohio on December 28th, 1968 and he departed this life on May 30th, 2022 having attained the age of 53 years. U.S. Veteran1968 Survivors include his mother, one son; Marcus Haynes of Somerset, KY; one daughter, Destiny Haynes of Danville, KY; two...

Jurl Cunnagin

Jurl Cunnagin

May 30, 2022

Jurl Cunnagin, 93 passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born August 1st, 1928 in Bond, Kentucky, the son of Captain David and Pollie Lakes Cunnagin. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Katherine Daws Cunnagin who he married on May 30th, 1950 in Somerset, Kentucky. Also surviving...

Paul Meece

Paul Meece

May 24, 2022

Paul Meece, 87, Passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

He was Born in Somerset, Kentucky, July 25,1934 to Harvey and Betty (Phelps) Meece. He was united in marriage to Lois Faye (Mayfield) Meece in 1954,to this union was born two sons.

Paul is survived by his two sons; Paul Douglas (Karen) Meece I and Harvey Todd...

David D Barnett

David D Barnett

May 20, 2022

David D. Barnett, 86, of Somerset, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Mt. Victory, Kentucky on November 2, 1935; son of the late Alex "Alec" and Nellie Mae Jones Barnett. He worked as a Coal Miner, where he was a dozer operator. He enjoyed putting handles in axes and hammers,...

Don Krise

Don Krise

May 16, 2022

Donald Ray "Don" Krise, 73 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born on April 7, 1949 in Leslie, West Virginia, son of the late Rippie Krise and Reba Skaggs Krise. He asked Jesus into his heart. His name was written in the Lambs Book of Life and he...

Ronald Ray Rexroat

Ronald Ray Rexroat

May 15, 2022

Ronald Ray Rexroat was born November 23, 1960 to James and Mary Rexroat (Wadsworth) in Indianapolis, Indiana at Wishard Hospital. He attended Edinburgh Community high School where he received his diploma. He passed away on May, 15, 2022 at the age of 61, at his home in Kentucky that he shared with his long time partner Kathy Adkins. Ron enjoyed...

Melanie Bradley

Melanie Bradley

May 10, 2022

Melaine Deel Lockwood Bradley of Lexington, Kentucky passed from this life on May 10, 2022 at the home of her mother in Somerset, Kentucky surrounded by loving family. She was born in Somerset on August 29, 1969; daughter of Myrna McWilliams Deel and the late Grayson L. Deel.

She attended elementary schools in Pulaski Co. and was a a graduate...

Goldie Ruth Flynn

Goldie Ruth Flynn

May 6, 2022

Goldie Ruth Flynn, daughter of the late Johnnie and Dovie Bertha Hill Helton was born at Sloans Valley, KY on April 28, 1931 and she departed this life on May 6th, 2022 having attained the age of 91 years.

She was first united in marriage to Mr. Carl Benton Decker he preceded her in death.  One child blessed this union;...

Christine Cothron

Christine Cothron

May 6, 2022

Christine Collins Cothron passed away May 6, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was 73.

Christine was born on September 7, 1948 in Salem, Massachusetts. She was a teacher, principal and district office administrator. She retired from the Pulaski County School System in 2013 after 32 years of service. She was the light of our lives and was loved...

Del E. Candido

Del E. Candido

May 5, 2022

"Del" E. Candido, daughter of the late Leonard A. and Ada James Watkins, was born at Dykes, KY on November 29th, 1937 and she departed this life on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 84 years.

Survivors include; two children, Dan Candido (and his wife Judi Lynn) and Joey Candido (and his wife Brenda)...

Freeda Murphy

Freeda Murphy

May 3, 2022

Freeda Murphy, daughter of the late James Hiram and Dolly Isabelle Freeman Hall, was born in Burnside, KY on Monday, November 23, 1925 and she departed this life peacefully at her home in in Ferguson, KY on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 having attained the age of 96 years.

She was first united in marriage to Mr. Edgar D. "Jack" Phelps....

George Cowan Thurman

George Cowan Thurman

May 1, 2022

George Cowan Thurman, son of the late William and Christine York Thurman, was born in the Oakhill Community on Sunday, February 19, 1939 and he departed this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022 having attained the age of 83 years.

He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Tarter Thurman, she survives. Other;  survivors include two children, Jeff (and BJ)...

Janice Sue Viars Slavey Mink

Janice Sue Viars Slavey Mink

Apr 26, 2022

Janice Sue Viars Slavey Mink, 64 of  Mt Victory Ky passed from this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 following a short battle with lung cancer.  Janice was born and raised in Ky, with the majority of her life being spent in the Mt Victory area. She enjoyed spending her time outdoors along the river fishing and camping. She also...

Harold T. Massey

Harold T. Massey

Apr 25, 2022

     Mr. Harold T. Massey, son of the late Earnest and Nora Irene Leonard Massey, was born at West Somerset, KY on Monday, December 16, 1935 and he departed this life on Monday, April 25th, 2022 having attained the age of 86 years.He was united in marriage to Mrs. Anna F. Bridgeman Massey, she survives. Other survivors include; two...

Mendy Childers

Mendy Childers

Apr 21, 2022

Obituary for Melinda “Mendy” Childers

Nancy Melinda “Mendy” Childers age 57, of Eubank, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 22, 1964, daughter of Gerald & Sheilah “Cookie” Childers.She is survived by her parents, Gerald and Sheilah “Cookie” Childers; her twin brother Jerry (and Becki) Childers and nephew Jerrod...

Dale Kerchinske

Dale Kerchinske

Apr 17, 2022

Dale A Kerchinske.97, of Somerset Ky. passed away on Sunday April 17 surrounded by his children after a 3 week illness. Dale was born April 13, 1925 to Adeline (Neff) and Arthur Kerchinske. Dale served in the U.S.Marine Corp, worked as an Erie County Sheriff and retired from Ford Motor in Lorain in 1984Dale was A Vermilion Oh resident his...