Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Joe Ball

Joe Ball

Oct 18, 2021

Leon D. “Joe” Ball, 87 of Pump House Road, Somerset passed away on Monday, October 18th at home in the care of his wife of 65 years, Doris B. Ball. Joe was born in Henry County, KY in 1933 to L.C. and Mary Katherine Jenkins Ball, lived his early years in Harlan where he met and married his sweetheart of...

Joyce Gregory

Joyce Gregory

Oct 17, 2021

JOYCE MURPHY GREGORY

AUGUST 12, 1938 – OCTOBER 17, 2021

 

Joyce Murphy Gregory departed this life for her eternal home on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

She was the youngest child born to the union of Charles and Enda (Phelps) Murphy on August 12, 1938 in Somerset, Kentucky. 

She is survived by her three children and their families, Katie Gregory...

Deva Dean Buis

Deva Dean Buis

Oct 17, 2021

Deva Dean Estes Buis, 100 years old, passed from this life on October 17, 2021 in Liberty, Kentucky.

Deva was born on November 24th, 1920 in Casey County, Kentucky to Homer and Lola Montis Estes. She was a graduate of Middleburg High School where she was a cheerleader. She was married to Raymond Buis on September 3, 1939 and they...

Bill David Godby

Bill David Godby

Oct 17, 2021

William David Godby, age 43, of Somerset, Ky. was carried by the angels from his earthly home with his parents to his eternal home in Heaven on the Lord's Day, Sunday October 17th 2021.

Bill David was born in Somerset to David Howard Godby and Melodie Prather Godby on January 3rd, 1978. After an illness of 25 years with struggles...

Rayn Angel Summitt

Rayn Angel Summitt

Oct 14, 2021

Rayn Angel Summitt, the daughter of Caleb and Taylor Lange Summitt, was enterde into this life and was called home to Heaven on October 14, 2021.

She is survived by her parents; one brother, David Summitt; one sister, Addilynn Summitt; her paternal grandmother, Amanda Durbin Summitt; her maternal grandparents, Nathan and Rachel Carr Lange and many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Candace Lynn Lay

Candace Lynn Lay

Oct 9, 2021

Candace Lynn Lay, 41, passed away October 9, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio.

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

Pulaski Funeral Home is Honored to assist the family.

Ronald J. Taylor

Ronald J. Taylor

Oct 8, 2021

On Friday, October 8, 2021, Ronald Jerry Taylor, loving father and husband passed away at the age of 76.  Ron was born in Dayton OH on June 10, 1945 to Hazel A. Stevens Taylor and Jesse S. Taylor.  He graduated from Trotwood Madison High School in 1963, and he joined the U.S. Navy.  He was the father of two children,...

Sue Gover

Sue Gover

Oct 6, 2021

Sue Marilyn Randall Gover age 79 of Somerset, KY departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on January 29, 1942 in Somerset, KY to the late Elwin "Pete" and Geneva Randall. She was a faithful member of the Science Hill United Methodist Church where she played the organ/piano for over 50...

Henry Lane Coomer

Henry Lane Coomer

Sep 28, 2021

“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”

Henry Lane Coomer, son of Austin and Hannah Coomer was born on September 28, 2021 at 8:11 p.m. Henry passed peacefully in his parents arms shortly after. Henry was able to hold hands with his mother and father, receive hugs and kisses, and was able to be told “I...

Gary Loveless

Gary Loveless

Sep 27, 2021

Gary Loveless, 52 of Somerset, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 27, 2021.

He was born in Somerset on April 11, 1969; son of the late Herbert & Pauline Adams Loveless. He worked as a mechanic for K&T Saw Shop for a number of years. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. He was known...

Cletus Ralph Burton

Cletus Ralph Burton

Sep 26, 2021

Cletus Ralph Burton, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Somerset, on July 27, 1946; son of the late Eugene and Ruby Mae Burton. He retired from the Somerset City Gas department. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and going to car shows. He enjoyed spending time with his family...

"Bud" Whitis

"Bud" Whitis

Sep 24, 2021

J.W. "Bud" Whitis passed away September 24, 2021 at Somerwoods Nursing Care. He was born May 4, 1946 in Acorn, KY to Robert Hairm Whitis and Ulene Whitaker Whitis Mounce. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Hawk's Plumbing after several years.

He leaves four children to cherish his memory, Kevin Whitis of Greencastle, IN, John (Susan) Whitis...

James Wolsey

James Wolsey

Sep 24, 2021

James L. "Jim" Wolsey, 64, of Monticello, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Bowling Green Medical Center.

He was born in Somerset on October 23, 1956; son of the late Hoover Wayne Wolsey and Evelyna West. He worked for a number of years at Warrick Radiator. He enjoyed walking at the mall, playing B-I-N-G-O and Pool, fishing, and talking...

Brenda Merritt

Brenda Merritt

Sep 23, 2021

Brenda Merritt age 71, passed from this life Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born December 27, 1949 to Oral Walker and Edna Lemay.

Brenda was united in marriage to Larry Merritt September 14,1968. Brenda and Larry were blessed with six children from their union, Sandra (Larry) Glover, Sabrina (Johnny) Vaughn, Salena (Tommy) Rutherford, Cordell Merritt and...

Harry R. "Butch" Tyson

Harry R. "Butch" Tyson

Sep 22, 2021

Harry R. “Butch” Tyson, age 78, passed away peacefully being received into His Savior’s loving arms on September 22, 2021 in Somerset, Ky. He was born 1942 in Versailles, Ky and was owner of Battery Warehouse, Somerset, Ky. He was the former executive director of the Chamber of Commerce of Hopkinsville, Ky. He attended Clermont Northeastern High School and to...

Paula Thompson Kennedy

Paula Thompson Kennedy

Sep 20, 2021

Paula Thompson Kennedy, daughter of the late Franklin John and Minnie Dalton Thompson, was born in Somerset, KY on April 5, 1969 and she departed this life in Mt. Vernon, KY on September 20, 2021 having attained the age of 52 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Kevin Kennedy, he survives. Other survivors include; two sisters, Patricia (and Bruce)...

Margie Hargis

Margie Hargis

Sep 20, 2021

Margie Hargis, daughter of the late Oscar and Eva Randall Hargis was born at Dykes, KY on January 28, 1925 and she departed this life on September 20, 2021 having attained the age of 96 years.Survivors include; two granddaughters,Candace Sue VanHook of Somerset, KY and Susanne DaVee of Monrovia, IN; four great grandchildren, Jared Nathan VanHook, Colin Stewart VanHook, Megan...

Della B. Simpson

Della B. Simpson

Sep 19, 2021

Della Buean Simpson, daughter of the late Nip and Matilda Whitaker Harris was born on May 6th, 1928 in the Acorn community of Pulaski County, and she departed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 having attained the age of 93 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. William Denton Simpson. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include; three...

Dorothy L Mounce

Dorothy L Mounce

Sep 13, 2021

Dorothy L. Mounce, 92, of Somerset, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.

Dorothy was born in the Dahl Community on July 8, 1929; daughter of the late Robert & Alta Whitaker Russell. She focused her life on her family, being a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved quilting, working crosswords and word searches. An avid...

Jacob Andrew Ramsdell

Jacob Andrew Ramsdell

Sep 9, 2021

On September 9, 2021, Jacob (Jake) Andrew Ramsdell, 31, of Lawrenceville, Georgia died by suicide.

Jake was proud of his service in the U.S. Army. During his service, he deployed to Iraq and moved up the ranks from helicopter mechanic to crew chief. He loved everything to do with cars and motorcycles. He had a passion for high performance race...