Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Jensen Allen Van Hook

Jensen Allen Van Hook

Jul 31, 2021

Jensen Allen Van Hook

April 22nd, 2018- July 31st, 2021

The smartest, brightest, sweetest, most loving three year old this world has ever been blessed to know. Your life was so full considering the short time you were here on earth with us. Mommy and daddy always made sure that you were the happiest you could ever be. You lived...

Roger Phelps

Roger Phelps

Jul 18, 2021

Roger Phelps, 72, of Eubank, Kentucky went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 18, 2021.

He was born to Cecil and Ella Mae Whitaker Phelps on July 30, 1948. He retired from the Oakwood training facility in Somerset, Kentucky after many years of faithful service.

He loved fishing, bowling and being outdoors. Roger was an avid Kentucky...

David Lee Naylor

David Lee Naylor

Jul 17, 2021

David Lee Naylor, 49, of Eubank, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Danville, Kentucky; son of the late Charles Wilber and Delores Mae Meadows Naylor. He worked as an Auto Mechanic throughout the years. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and doing outdoor activities. He enjoyed attending various sports activities, especially NASCAR. He along with...

Carlee Whitis

Carlee Whitis

Jul 16, 2021

Carlee Shea Whitis, 19, of Somerset, Kentucky, graduated from this life to her heavenly home, completely healed in the arms of Jesus, on July 16, 2021, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Carlee was a giver her entire life, depositing goodness into the lives of others. She commemorated this by taking the distinguished Honor Walk, donating her...

Larry Roy

Larry Roy

Jul 9, 2021

Larry Roy, 78, Of Nancy, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 in Danville, Kentucky. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Pulaski Funeral Home. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Geraldine Keeney

Geraldine Keeney

Jul 9, 2021

Geraldine Keeney, 90, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at East Gate Springs of Cincinnati.

She was born in the Ruth Community on November 25, 1930; daughter of the late Henry Logan and Betty Meece Stevens. She was a homemaker, and a member of Grace Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, and...

Shirley Stewart

Shirley Stewart

Jul 6, 2021

Shirley Stewart, 95, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on November 26, 1925; daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth Whitis Bishop. She was a homemaker and farmed throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening and quilting. She was a member of Fellowship Methodist Church.

She...

Thelma Mae Meece

Thelma Mae Meece

Jul 6, 2021

Thelma Mae Meece, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab.

She was born in the Acorn Community on February 12, 1928; daughter of the late Wildrew and Nova Childers Cottongim. She was a homemaker serving her home in many different capacities and raising her children. She was a rock to her family, and her community,...

Doris Hail

Doris Hail

Jul 6, 2021

Doris Burton Hail, born Doris Ann Burton, was born on February 3rd, 1939. She passed away from this life on July 6th, 2021. She was the daughter of Joseph Clark and Beatrice Denham Burton, and she was born in Somerset, Kentucky; she had four siblings: Lawrence, Howard, Jean, and Margie. She married Mark Duane Hail on September 1, 1961, and...

Joyce Logan

Joyce Logan

Jul 5, 2021

Geneva Joyce Logan passed from this life, Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 86. Joyce was born on March 27, 1935 to Fred and Nell Bolin they preceded her in death. Joyce leaves behind her loving husband of 70 years, Clifford Logan. They were united in marriage on February 2, 1951 in Burnside, Kentucky. She is survived by...

Shirley Colyer

Shirley Colyer

Jul 4, 2021

Shirley Colyer, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Brown Turner, was born in Somerset, KY on April 21, 1939 and she departed this life peacefully on July 4, 2021 having attained the age of 82 years.

She is survivd by the following children;  Timothy (and his wife Bobbi) Colyer, Jeffery Colyer (and his wife Angela Baker-Colyer), Daniel Colyer (and...

Rebecca "Becky" Alexander

Rebecca "Becky" Alexander

Jun 28, 2021

Rebecca M. Alexander was born on August 11, 1934 in Stanford, KY, to the late LeGardus Weaver and George Coffey. Rebecca departed this life and entered into eternal rest on June 28, 2021 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, TX at the age of eighty-six.

Rebecca accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and remained a very faithful...

Lona Mae Hall

Lona Mae Hall

Jun 27, 2021

Lona Mae Hall 95, passed away Sunday, June 27,2021 at the home of her daughter Judy Cates in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born on October 5,1925 in Richmond, Kentucky and was the daughter of Johnny and Amanda Tackett Bowlin.

Lona was employed by Young World for many years and was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church. Her grandchildren were...

Ilse Gibson

Ilse Gibson

Jun 26, 2021

 

Ilse Rosa Gibson, 93, passed away on June 26th, 2021 in Somerset, Ky following a lengthy illness.Ilse was born on March 1,1928 in Straubing, West Germany to Johan and Katarina (Popp) Steiger. She was the wife of Elmer P. Gibson, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2002.She is survived by her daughter Melissa and son in law...

Clarence Kelly JR.

Clarence Kelly JR.

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Clarence Kelly Jr. 74, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on June 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence Kelly Sr. and Stacy Kelly.

Clarence was united in marriage to Lois Mae Slusher Kelly, she survives. He is also survived by one Son; Mark Kelly and one daughter Melodye L. (Brian E.) Kelly - McGhee...

Joan Clydene Abbott

Joan Clydene Abbott

Jun 18, 2021

Joan Clydene Abbott, 78, of Somerset, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Monticello, Kentucky on June 25, 1942; daughter of the late Voicey and Lena Belle Morgan. She was a retired Health Aide for the State of Kentucky. She enjoyed traveling with Wayne, stopping as many places along the way...

Kathleen Rogers

Kathleen Rogers

Jun 11, 2021

Kathleen Edwards Rogers, 97, formerly of the Poplarville community, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at the home of her daughter in Florence, KY. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie Edwards and Maggie Catherine Waddle Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy M. Rogers, two brothers, Bill and Jim Edwards and two sisters, Margaret Atkinson...

Richard Eugene "Gene" Palmer

Richard Eugene "Gene" Palmer

Jun 11, 2021

Captain Richard Eugene “Gene” Palmer, age 82 Born 2/7/1939 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Rosa Garofola Palmer. He is survived by his wife, Janice Burkett Palmer of 22 years. Retired Army Captain Richard (Gene) Palmer demonstrated exceptional service to his country throughout his military career. After accepting an Officer’s commission as Second Lieutenant and graduating from both...

Betty Isaacs

Betty Isaacs

Jun 6, 2021

Betty Isaacs 85, Passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She was born on August 8, 1935 in Laurel County, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Verlie Bullock Black and one sister; Shirley Jean Randall.

Survivors include one son Michael Radford a brother; Johnnie Henderson (and Joan Finley) Black, a nephew; Keith (Lisa)...

Patricia "Pat" Lovella Tibbets

Patricia "Pat" Lovella Tibbets

Jun 5, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Lovella Tibbets, 76, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN on November 27, 1944; She served her nation as a Military Police officer in the United States Army, and remained a proud Veteran. Pat loved playing BINGO, going to the...