Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mary Francis Erp

Mary Francis Erp

Aug 16, 2022

Mary Francis Erp passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky with her daughter Sherri by her side. Mary was born in Lower Turkey Creek in the Delta Community of Wayne County on January 5, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Margaret Morrow Correll. She was a graduate of...

James Sledge

James Sledge

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. James Sledge, son of the late Luke and Lucielle Madison Sledge, was born at Lake Providence, Louisiana on Tuesday, January 11, 1955 and he departed this life in Somerset, Kentucky on Wednesday, August 15th, 2022 having attained the age of 67 years. Mr. Sledge was a U.S> Army veteran, and he served as a Military Policeman during his service...

Mary Bates

Mary Bates

Aug 10, 2022

 

Mary Bates, 77, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Pulaski Funeral Home.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family. 

Mary Garverick

Mary Garverick

Aug 7, 2022

Mary Helen Morrow Francis-Garverick, 90, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022. Born January 27, 1932 in Burnside, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma McClain Morrow. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Garverick, one son, Dale Thomas Francis, one brother, John “Junior” Morrow and one sister, Juanita Morrow. Survivors include two daughters, Janet...

Melinda Copenhaver

Melinda Copenhaver

Aug 4, 2022

Melinda Muse Copenhaver, daughter of the late Glen F. and Sarah J. Gooch Muse was born in Somerset, KY on Wednesday, May 05, 1965 and she departed this life on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 57 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. William E. Copenhaver. He preceded her in death.Survivors include;...

Laurel Braswell-Means

Laurel Braswell-Means

Aug 1, 2022

 Laurel Braswell-Means, beloved by family and friends, died peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022, after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Laurel was born June 7, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. Her family moved to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where she lived until she graduated from high school.

Laurel was an accomplished academic and author. As a young woman, she...

Lowell E. Meece

Lowell E. Meece

Jul 29, 2022

Lowell E. Meece, age 90 departed this life on July 29, 2022. He was born June 16, 1932 to the late Albert and Ida Bea Meece at Dykes, KY. He was united in marriage to Marlene Miley Meece of White Lily, KY for 63 years prior to her death in 2013. The couple had three daughters; Leslie Diane Meece, Jennifer...

Richard Rick Abrams

Richard Rick Abrams

Jul 29, 2022

Richard “Rick” Abrams, 51, of Somerset passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Franklin, OH on October 11, 1970; son of the late Elbert & Shirlean Campbell Abrams. He worked as a meat cutter for IGA.

He is survived by his daughter, Madison Paige Abrams of Livingston, KY; brothers, Charles &...

Mary Lois Trimble

Mary Lois Trimble

Jul 26, 2022

Mary Lois Trimble, daughter of the late Harry and Flora Vanhooser Wood, was born at Naomi, KY on April 2, 1938. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 having attained the age of 84 years.

She was united in marriage to; Wildon "Blackie" Trimble on July 25, 1959 in Nancy, Kentucky.

She is survived by one son, Marty...

James Overton Gooch

James Overton Gooch

Jul 24, 2022

James Overton “Jim” Gooch, age 91, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 24th, 2022 after a short illness. Born January 8th, 1931 near the Bee Lick community in Northern Pulaski County, Jim was the son of Cecil Gooch and Lola Ethel Wheeldon Gooch. Jim was the seventh of eight children, all of which have preceded him in...

Gene Harrison Phipps

Gene Harrison Phipps

Jul 22, 2022

Eugene Harrison Phipps age 81 has sadly left us after a long illness on July 22, 2022 in Somerset, KY.Gene was born in Salyersville, KY and raised in Cleveland Ohio. He served in the Air force and then after meeting his wife Donna (Hamilton) in Cleveland, they soon began a marriage that lasted 60 years and that was filled with...

James Previtera

James Previtera

Jul 22, 2022

First Class Sergeant, James " Jimmy" Vincent Previtera, age 76, left his earthly home on July 24th, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born on July 20, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Vincent J. and Marilyn Paxton Quitter. He was raised by his stepfather Nicholas Quitter whom he considered his father.

Jim was a Vietnam...

Minnie Meece

Minnie Meece

Jul 20, 2022

Ms. Minnie Meece, of Somerset, daughter of the late Estel and Mary Frances ( West ) Hall was born on December 23, 1923 in Somerset, Kentucky. She departed this life July 20, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center having attained the age of 98.

Other than her parents, Mrs. Meece was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Meece...

Lucas Bumgardner

Lucas Bumgardner

Jul 19, 2022

With deep sorrow and sadness we mourn the passing of Lucas (Luke) Daniel Bumgardner, 41, or most beloved son, brother, uncle, family member and friend to many.  Luke peacefully left his earthly home surrounded by his family, in the early morning hours of July 19, 2022.Lucas was born to parents Wade and Alicia on November 15, 1980 in Somerset, KY....

Bonnie Sue Soard

Bonnie Sue Soard

Jul 16, 2022

Bonnie Sue Soard, 71, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Brownsville, IN on July 29, 1950; daughter of the late Foster and Mildred (Simpson) Stogsdill, she was a caregiver until her retirement. She was a member of Pine Thickett Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Whitaker;...

Clifford Randall III

Clifford Randall III

Jul 14, 2022

At the behest of Clifford Randall, Sr. and with a promise of a new dress from the Fair Store; Betty Withers Randall named her second born son, Clifford Randall, III.He arrived early on August 6, 1951 and was happily welcomed by his mother and father, Clifford Randall, Junior, and an eleven month old brother, Richard. Six years later, a baby...

Donald R. Setterbo

Donald R. Setterbo

Jul 10, 2022

Donald R. Setterbo, age 91 of Danville, KY passed away on July 10th in Danville. He is survived by his wife Nancy Setterbo. A private service will be held at a later date. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be assiting the family of Mr. Donald R. Setterbo.

Iva Dean Phelps

Iva Dean Phelps

Jul 4, 2022

Iva Dean (Dean) Phelps, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on July 4, 2022 at the age of 89.

She was born June 8, 1933 to Cary and Bertie Waddle of Poplarville, Kentucky. Dean was a resident of Somerset for many years and was a co-owner of Phelps Oil Company. She attended Beacon Hill Baptist Church.

Dean is survived by a...

Dylan Jones

Dylan Jones

Jul 3, 2022

Dylan Delvin Jones, 62, of Somerset passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital as the result of an accident.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 31, 1960; son of David Delvin Jones, and the late Stella "Kathern" Prows Jones. He had a lengthy career and retired from both the Florida Fish & Wildlife Division,...

Fayrene Sexton

Fayrene Sexton

Jun 27, 2022

Fayrene Sexton, 85, of Ferguson, KY went to be with The Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born May 10, 1937, to the late Frank and Pearl Shadoan Smith.

She was married to Patrick Earl Sexton on December 27, 1957 in Ferguson, KY. He preceded her in death in 2015.

She was a member of Ferguson Baptist Church...