Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Thomas Sampson

Thomas Sampson

Jun 4, 2020

Thomas Sampson, 73, of Burnside, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1947; son of the late John B. and Juanita Jones Sampson. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He was a caring individual who was always willing to help anyone at anytime. He...

Floyd Halcomb

Floyd Halcomb

Jun 3, 2020

Floyd Halcomb Floyd Halcomb died peacefully in his sleep June 3, 2020, at age 95. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Mason Halcomb, and a son, Mark Stephen Halcomb, his parents, John Sherman Halcomb and Mintie Catherine (Browning) Halcomb, his sisters, Daphna Halcomb, Viola Griffin, and Maude Jones, and his brothers Chester, Thurston, Willie,...

William George Goforth

William George Goforth

Jun 1, 2020

Mr. George Goforth, son of the late William and Nancy Ellen Boyd Goforth, was born September 3, 1942 and he departed this life on June 1, 2020 having attained the age of 77 years. Survivors include; two sons, Robert S. (and Ashley) Goforth of London, KY and William Watkins of Manchester, KY; four grandchildren, Jordan, Abigail, Benjamin and Christian Goforth,...

Mary Ruth Wallace

Mary Ruth Wallace

May 29, 2020

Mary Ruth Wallace, daughter of the late George W. and Fannie Raines Trammell, was born at Middlesboro, KY on March 01, 1950 and she departed this life on May 29th, 2020 in Cincinnati, Oh having attained the age of 70 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Wallace. He survives. Other survivors include; five sons, John Wallace of...

Mr. Paul Glen Neely

Mr. Paul Glen Neely

May 27, 2020

Paul Glen Neely, son of the late Herbert and Luther Casada Neely, was born at Pulaski, Kentucky on January 11, 1929 and he departed this life May 27, 2020 having attained the age of 91 years. He was united in marriage to Betty Ridley in 1956 at Jasper, Tennessee. This union was blessed with two sons, Dr. Steve (and Joan)...

Shirley L. Calhoun

Shirley L. Calhoun

May 26, 2020

Shirley L. Calhoun, daughter of the late Eugene "Gene" and Ruby Burton, entered this life in Somerset, KY on Wednesday, May 30, 1945 and she departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 having attained the age of 74 years, 11 months and 26 days. In 1961 she was united in marriage to Mr. Truman Calhoun. He preceded her in...

Elvis Lynn Shaw

Elvis Lynn Shaw

May 25, 2020

Elvis Lynn Shaw, 51, of Carrollton, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020.

He was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 29, 1969; son of the late James Edward and Dora Elizabeth Harp Shaw. He enjoyed driving around in his truck, fishing, and listening to both country and rock-n-roll music. He loved watching UK basketball games, and his favorite verse...

Eric Mann

Eric Mann

May 18, 2020

Eric Mann, 60, of Bronston, Kentucky passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on October 6, 1959, son of the late Thomas Ray and Bessie Jewell Moore Mann. Eric enjoyed spending time playing music and gardening. He loved growing watermelons most of all. He was a truck driver for...

Filene Whittle

Filene Whittle

May 18, 2020

Filene Whittle, daughter of the late Cleo and Leatra Ashbrook Whittle, was born December 10, 1936 in Ingle, Kentucky and departed this life in Somerset, KY on May 18, 2020 having attained the age of 83 years, 5 months, and 8 days. She is survived by; one brother, Nelson (and Joyce) Whittle of Nancy, KY and a host of nieces,...

John David Sears

John David Sears

May 16, 2020

John David Sears, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He died of continuing heart issues. He will be missed by many lifelong friends. John David was married to Betty L. Sears on April 18, 1992, In Somerset. He was an employee of the state of Kentucky where he served...

William Bill Burkett

William Bill Burkett

May 16, 2020

William "Bill" Burkett, 90, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Faubush, Kentucky on February 16, 1930; son of the late Henry T. and Lillie Bland Burkett. He was the owner and operator until his retirement of Burkett Masonry. He enjoyed gardening, and collecting coins and knives. He was a...

Michael White

Michael White

May 12, 2020

Michael White, 54, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on December 31, 1965; son of Bev Hadley Taylor, and the late Thomas Taylor. He retired from Aero Acoustic. Mike enjoyed spending time in nature, walking around the family pond with his dog Lucy, and watching both...

John Joseph Newton

John Joseph Newton

May 1, 2020

John Joseph Newton, 72, departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home in Richmond, Kentucky. He was born August 31, 1947 to Robert and Josephine “Sis” Newton. He leaves behind his wife Jean Newton, a son Kevin (and Becky) Newton along with two grandchildren Abby and Josh Newton. Also surviving are Jean’s children Vickie (and Bryan) Cain...

Robert Bob Bolton

Robert Bob Bolton

Apr 30, 2020

Robert "Bob" Bolton, 94, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Mt. Victory on April 23, 1926; son of the late Robert L. and Durlie Garrison Bolton. He was a painter by trade. He enjoyed squirrel hunting, and gardening. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served our country...

Carl Gulock

Carl Gulock

Apr 27, 2020

Mr. Carl Randolph Gulock, 84, departed this life peacefully on April 27, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 16, 1936 to Steve and Edna Gulock in Hamtramck, Michigan. Carl resided in Somerset, Kentucky with his loving wife of almost 54 years, the love of his life, Vivian Marie DeSilvia...

John Edward Morrison

John Edward Morrison

Apr 27, 2020

John Edward Morrison, Sr. 56, of Somerset passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Carbondale, IL; son of the late Calvin Edward nd Shirley Dale Avary Morrison; he was an Automotive Mechanic, and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by three...

Herbert Honeycutt

Herbert Honeycutt

Apr 26, 2020

Mr. Herbert Honeycutt passed from this earth on Sunday Morning, April 26, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital with family by his side. Herbert was born in Harriman, TN on June 23, 1931 to Lemon and Addie May Edwards Honeycutt. Herbert is preceded in death by the love of his life, Reba June Headrick Honeycutt. Reba and Herb were united...

Maxine Miller

Maxine Miller

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Maxine Miller, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Vessie and Caldonia Johnson Hatfield. She was the wife of Arlin Miller whom she married on September 12, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; a daughter, Sherry Lynn Miller; four brothers, Roye,...

Denton Jerome Dykes

Denton Jerome Dykes

Apr 21, 2020

Denton Jerome Dykes, born September 13, 1929 passed from this life April 21, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He devoted his life to his wife of 56 years and his family. He was born and raised in Dykes, Kentucky. He enlisted in the Army/Aircorp and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan in the Korean War...

Frank M. Haynes III

Frank M. Haynes III

Apr 16, 2020

On Thursday, April 16th, 2020, Frank M. Haynes III of Somerset Kentucky, passed on at the age of 58 to be with his heavenly father. Frank was loving husband and father of three wonderful daughters. Frank had a servant’s heart with a genuine smile and was a stranger to none. Frank was a role model to many and a friend...