Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Bro. Steve Sutton

Bro. Steve Sutton

Mar 3, 2021

Bro. Steve Sutton, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the University of Kentucky.

He leaves behind his wife Debbie Sutton, their daughters, Sara Beth & (Barry Rose), and Kiley Sutton.

He was born on April 29, 1967 in Somerset to the late Vernice and Josephine Burnett Sutton. He married Debbie Sears on June 17, 1989. He was the...

Robert Keith

Robert Keith

Mar 2, 2021

Robert “Bob” Keith, 93, of Bronston, KY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

He was born in Spencer, Indiana on June 29, 1927 to the late John William and Alice Jones Keith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, sons David Alan and Robert Michael Keith, a granddaughter Joni Rai Williams, and a great-grandson...

Lesley "Les" Calhoun

Lesley "Les" Calhoun

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. Les Calhoun, son of the late James H. and Ethel Gibson Calhoun, was born in Somerset, KY on August 27, 1948 and he departed this life on February 27, 2021 having attained the age of 72 years.

Les was united in marriage to Mary Betty White Calhoun, she survives.

Other survivors include; two sisters, Linda Carol Calhoun Grider, who...

Anthony Cornell Mills

Anthony Cornell Mills

Feb 23, 2021

Anthony Cornell Mills, son of the late Cornell Coffey and Charity Mae Mills, was born September 30, 1955 and he departed this life on February 23, 2021 having attained the age of 65 years.

Survivors include; one son, Marty Mills of Lexington, KY; four sisters, Tonita "Neda" Ingram, Sheila Mills, Naetta Goggins and Cheryl Goggins and one brother; Cornell Coffey.

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Evelyn Garrett

Evelyn Garrett

Feb 23, 2021

Evelyn Garrett of Somerset, KY, died, Tuesday, February, 23, 2021, following complications from surgery and chronic illness. She was 93. Evelyn had lived in Somerset for nearly 70 years. She was born Evelyn Juanita Carlson, January 24, 1928, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Edna (Nelson) Carlson. She met her husband, William W. Garrett, a disabled WWII Army veteran, while...

James Barkley "Jim" Colson

James Barkley "Jim" Colson

Feb 19, 2021

James Barkley "Jim" Colson, of Science Hill, passed away, Friday, February 19, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 71.

Jim was born September 9, 1949, in Somerset, Ky, the son of Barkley and Betty Colson. He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School. Jim was retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department. He was an active member...

Ross Stahl

Ross Stahl

Feb 19, 2021

Ross Stahl, 70, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on March 30, 1950; son of the late Ross and Freda Stahl. He was a retired body shop manager for Jeff Treado. Ross loved watching TV Land, watching Andy Griffith, and riding motorcycles when his health permitted. He loved playing the lottery,...

Marvin Phillips

Marvin Phillips

Feb 16, 2021

Marvin Roy Phillips, the beloved Husband of Louise Phillips, was born on August 7, 1941 to the late Lewis and Christine Phillips of the Oakhill Community. He passed from this life on February 16, 2021 at his residence. He attained the age of 79.

Marvin was retired from Local 576 Laborers Union, out of Louisville, Kentucky. Marvin’s greatest joy in...

Christine Ping Meece

Christine Ping Meece

Feb 16, 2021

Christine Meece, daughter of the late Frank and Grace Loveless Ping, was born in Somerset, KY on June 7, 1938 and she departed this life on February 16, 2021 having attained the age of 82 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Meece. He preceded her in death.Survivors include following children; Edna Drury, Anita (and Frankie) Moody, Robert...

Betty LaFavers

Betty LaFavers

Feb 15, 2021

Betty LaFavers, 78, of Arlington, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.

She was born in Kentucky on December 14, 1942; daughter of the late, Etsy M. and Elsa Mae Walters LaFavers.

She is survived by her long time companion, Bill Evans; two sisters, Evelyn Joyce Copely, and Carol Bell LaFavers; a sister-in-law, Linda LaFavers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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James Robert Bingham

James Robert Bingham

Feb 14, 2021

James Robert Bingham was born unto his Earthly parents and family on Monday, October 17, 1932 in Somerset, Kentucky. He was Re-born unto His Heavenly Father at the age of 9 in 1941 in Somerset, Kentucky. He left his Earthly family and rose to Heaven to meet The Lord Almighty, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.   Jim...

Jewell Dean Tomlison

Jewell Dean Tomlison

Feb 13, 2021

Jewell Dean Tomlison of Maryville, Tennessee, formerly of Somerset, died February 13, 2021, at The Waters of Clinton, Clinton, TN. Born January 25, 1940, at Ruth, Kentucky, he was 81. His parents were the late Virgil Franklin and Okra Meece Tomlison. He was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Maryville, and a former member of Clay Hill Baptist Church,...

Raymond Bengie

Raymond Bengie

Feb 12, 2021

Raymond Bengie, Jr.; 79, husband of Dona Bengie, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

He was born in Everest, Kentucky on August 20; son of the late Raymond Bengie, Sr. & Edna Johnson Bengie. He loved wood working, and old guns; he enjoyed growing flowers, and loved to watch birds. He was a retired construction...

Dolores Crist

Dolores Crist

Feb 10, 2021

Dolores Crist, daughter of the late Jaye and Mamie Williams, was born in Colton, California on February 13, 1931.

She departed this life on February 10, 2021 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 89 years.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 71 years, Robert Crist; five children, Linda Thompson of Sparks, Nevada, Dennis (and Joan) Crist of Somerset,...

Charles Charlie Flynn

Charles Charlie Flynn

Feb 10, 2021

Charles Halleck Flynn, son of the late Mabel (Hardwick) Flynn and Robert Halleck Flynn, was born on August 20, 1936 in Somerset, KY and he departed this life on February 10, 2021 having attained the age of 84 years.

He was united in marriage to Monica Tegner Flynn, she survives. Other survivors include; four children, Jacqlyn Longwell (George) of Falls...

Marvin N Kinch

Marvin N Kinch

Feb 10, 2021

***PLEASE BE AWARE, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SERVICES FOR MR. KINCH HAVE BEEN MOVED TO 1:00 PM - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 - VISITATION WILL BEGIN AT 11 AM***

 

LTC (RT) Marvin N. Kinch, 77, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on November 10, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

He was born September 6, 1943...

Mary A. Mounce

Mary A. Mounce

Feb 9, 2021

Mary Mounce, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josiah and Nora Hargis Stogsdill; her husband of 57 years Carvel Mounce; four sons, Deward, Barry, Edgar, and Joseph; three sons-in-law, Arlen Blanton, Ted Szlachta and Johnny Guyzik.

Mary is survived by her remaining seven children,...

Stephen Russell Flynn

Stephen Russell Flynn

Feb 6, 2021

Stephen Russell Flynn, age 40 of Somerset, KY passed away Friday February 5, 2021 and was recovered on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Stephen was born on his papaw Billy's birthday, September 28, 1980. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church, Somerset, KY.

Stephen played basketball, little league & Babe Ruth baseball. He loved...

Melvin "Mel" W. Brooks

Melvin "Mel" W. Brooks

Feb 5, 2021

Melvin W. "Mel" Brooks, son of the late Basil and Catherine Wright Brooks, was born at Tuscumbia, Alabama on October 30, 1938 and he departed this life on February 5, 2021 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 82 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Sonya Berger Brooks. She preceded him in death on December 27, 1996....

Karyl Agule

Karyl Agule

Feb 2, 2021

Karyl Evelyn (Anderson) Agule-Dean was born on March 24, 1964 to Beverly (Hendin) Anderson and the late David Anderson, Jr, in St. Charles, IL.

She was united in marriage to Darrin Agule on September 4, 1999.

Karyl is survived by her daughter, Hannah Agule; her mother, sister and brothers along with a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...