Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mary Fisher

Mary Fisher

Apr 14, 2020

Mary Margaret Hunt Fisher, was the beloved daughter of Barbara Kirby Hunt and the late Andrew Hunt. She was born on Saturday, March 10, 1951 in Somerset, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Whiteland, Indiana having attained the age of 69 years. She was the loving mother of Jesse (and Danielle) Fisher. Crystal Osborne, Anthony...

Dr. Buford Philip Howard

Dr. Buford Philip Howard

Apr 4, 2020

Dr. Buford Philip Howard, 78, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital surrounded by his wife and son.

He was born on January 29, 1942 in Breathitt Co., Kentucky; son of the late Chalmer & Magnolia “Nonie” Keith Howard.

After graduating from high school, Buford started college at Lees Junior College, then he...

Donald Hawk

Donald Hawk

Mar 27, 2020

Donald E. Hawk, 77, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully at his residence on March 27, 2020. He was born June 5, 1942 in Norwood, Ohio to the late Ancil Lee and Edna (Blevins) Hawk. Don married MaryAnn Kehl on January 28, 1961. He was a machinist journeyman at Hamblen Gage retiring in 2000.

Don loved working on and racing cars,...

James Curtis Hardwick

James Curtis Hardwick

Mar 22, 2020

James Curtis Hardwick, son of the late William Arthur and Alice Brown Hardwick, was born at Kidder, KY on January 09, 1929 and he departed this life on March 22, 2020 having attained the age of 91 years. He was united in marriage to Imogene Abbott Hardwick, she preceded him in death. Survivors include: six children; Lana Hardwick Cooper, Michael...

Netha M. Bloemer

Netha M. Bloemer

Mar 18, 2020

Netha Mae Bloemer, 98 years old, passed away peacefully on March 18,2020 at The Season’s of Alexandria. She was the widow of WWII veteran John “Sweetie” Bloemer. They shared 57 years of marriage together. Born in White Lily, Kentucky, she was the eldest of 13 children and raised by Alonzo and Bessie Ping. She was employed at Liton and worked...

Lavone Vone Sexton

Lavone Vone Sexton

Mar 18, 2020

Lavone Sexton, 86, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on May 15, 1933; daughter of the late Earl and Zula Vaughn Keeney. She was a greeter at Walmart for a number of years.

She is survived by her son, Rick & (Lisa) Sexton; daughters,...

Jimmy Lee Ramey

Jimmy Lee Ramey

Mar 15, 2020

Jimmy Lee Ramey, son of the late Billy Lee and Teresa Faye Surber Ramey, was born November 27, 1968 and he departed this life on March 15, 2020 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 51 years. Today, he rung the bell, and is free from anymore cancer or pain. Survivors include; his wife; Nettie Rapier Ramey; four children,...

Emma Marie Todd

Emma Marie Todd

Mar 11, 2020

Emma Marie Rogers Todd, 98, of Somerset, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March11, 2020. Marie was born on November 27, 1921 in the Sardis community; daughter of Ossie and Sallie Leese Rogers. Marie attended First Church of God on Monticello Street. She loved to cook and crochet and made her family very happy with all the special...

Lula Dick

Lula Dick

Feb 29, 2020

Lula Dick, 85, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lincoln Co., on March 31, 1934; daughter of the late Harvey and Nina Sutton Haste. Even though she retired from Dairy Queen, she remained famous for making their biscuits. Lula enjoyed spending time with...

Loraine Stogsdill

Loraine Stogsdill

Feb 29, 2020

Loraine Stogsdill, 95, of the White Lily Community passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on March 14, 1924; daughter of the late Fred & Myrtle Tomlinson Richardson. She attended Sue Bennett College in London, and worked as a teacher for several years. She enjoyed quilting, flowers, and tending a garden. She was a member...

Kathleen Price

Kathleen Price

Feb 24, 2020

Kathleen Price, age 87, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born April 28, 1932 to the late Jay and Clara Chaney Randall in Shopville, Kentucky. She enjoyed cooking big meals for her family, flowers and word puzzle books. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy. She was preceded in death by...

Edward Donald Akin

Edward Donald Akin

Feb 18, 2020

Edward Donald Akin, 86, of Somerset, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Somerset on March 28, 1933; son of the late George & Violet Lowe Akin, and a step-son of the late, Perk Girdler. Throughout the years he worked for American Standard, Litton Industries, and would retire from Levi Strauss. He...

Kathleen Wyatt Hargis

Kathleen Wyatt Hargis

Feb 13, 2020

Kathleen Wyatt Hargis, 88, of Someret, passed away Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at her home. She was born November 6, 1931 to Delbert and Arizona Whitaker Wyatt of Somerset, KY.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dorwin, whom she married on March 17, 1955. Also preceding her in death was one son, Timothy Dorwin, and sisters, Ann, Louella,...

Margie Pearl Meece

Margie Pearl Meece

Feb 12, 2020

Margie Pearl Meece passed away February 12, 2020 of renal cancer. She was 79 years old.Shortly before 2 PM our beloved mother took her last earthly breath and went peacefully to Heaven to be with Jesus. As she slipped away, we told her how much we love her and how thankful we are for the life she has lived. She...

Brynlee Minee Bigelow

Brynlee Minee Bigelow

Feb 11, 2020

Somerset—Brynlee Minee’ Bigelow, 21, beloved daughter of Bradley David Bigelow and Johnna Lee Atkinson-Bigelow tragically left her earthly body on February 11, 2020.

Brynlee’s grand entrance into this world occurred on June 9, 1998. She joined her loving brother, Braden Paul Bigelow, in being the pride, joy, heart and world of her adoring parents. From her toddler years, Brynlee had...

Yvonne Arthur

Yvonne Arthur

Jan 30, 2020

Yvonne Arthur, 65, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Russell Co., Kentucky on May 13, 1954; daughter of the late Argus Vernon and Roxie McGowan Whittle. She was a retired Pharmacy Tech for Oakwood, and a member of New Hope Church. She loved to go shopping, especially for...

Richard Grey Kurtz

Richard Grey Kurtz

Jan 29, 2020

Richard Kurtz, 50, of Bronston, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

He was born in Lorain, OH on November 8, 1969; son of the late William Kurtz and Rebecca Mailin Woodcock. He worked for Triple D Communications. He enjoyed hunting for mushrooms and ginseng. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, kayaking,...

Diana Mounce

Diana Mounce

Jan 27, 2020

Diana Sue Mounce, 60, of the Providence Community passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at her residence.She was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky on May 20, 1959; daughter of the late Charels Stanley Gardner and Zelma Mae Hughes Gardner. Diana was a retired Truck Driver and RN. She enjoyed Fishing and camping, traveling, and spending timewith her grandchildren. She was a...

Bobby Gene Sullivan

Bobby Gene Sullivan

Jan 24, 2020

Bobby Gene “Bob” Sullivan, aged 87, passed away January 24th, 2020. A lifelong teacher and principal, he educated students across the state of Kentucky. He served as principal of Nancy High, Eubank High, and Pulaski County High School, as well as at Daniel Boone Elementary in Madison County. Starting 1977, he served in Somerset City Schools as principal at Porter...

Elizabeth Spillman

Elizabeth Spillman

Jan 19, 2020

Elizabeth Adams Spillman, age 91 years and 8 months, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born in Madison Co., Kentucky; daughter of the late James and Mary Adams. Elizabeth was a graduate of Kirksville High school, and Eastern Kentucky University. She taught a total of 32 years at Paint Lick High School...