Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Barbara Jean Burton

Barbara Jean Burton

Jun 25, 2020

Barbara Jean Dunsmore Burton, of Somerset, departed this life on Thursday, June 25th, 2020. She leaves behind her beloved husband of more than 67 years, John T. Burton, also of Somerset. She also leaves two sons, Larry (and Jenny) Burton and Gene (and Sandy) Burton all of Somerset. Barbara also leaves four grandchildren; Heather Criswell of Somerset, Kim (and Mark)...

Frances Marie Sowder

Frances Marie Sowder

Jun 24, 2020

Frances Marie Sowder, daughter of the late William and Olga Placke Bates, was born at Grundy, KY on Wednesday, July 01, 1931 and she departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months, and 23 days. She was united in marriage to James Albert "Jack" Sowder on March 25, 1950. He preceded...

Chester Ray Moore

Chester Ray Moore

Jun 22, 2020

Mr. Chester Ray Moore, son of the late Charlie Franklin and Aquilla Haste Moore, was born in Casey County, KY on March 13, 1928 and he departed this life in the presence of his family on June 22, 2020 having attained the age of 92 years 3 months and 9 days. He was united in Marriage to Dorothy Jean Moran...

Dorothy Hewitt Beckman

Dorothy Hewitt Beckman

Jun 21, 2020

Dorothy Lee Hewitt Beckman, 87 years old, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, June 21,2020 at the home of her daughter, Ronette Patton in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born in Grundy (Pulaski County), Kentucky on July 16,1932 to Charles and Minnie Rowe Hewitt (Hughett). Dorothy was a loving, caring, nurturing, selfless, strong, independent woman with a beautiful smile and unconditional...

Irene P. Beasley

Irene P. Beasley

Jun 17, 2020

Irene Beasley, daughter of the late Lee and Luna Ping Phelps, was born Tuesday, August 27, 1929 at Alcalde and she departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Somerset having attained the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage to to Mr. Harold R. Beasley for 67 years until his death on February 6, 2016. Survivors...

Mr. Phillip Quinton Rose

Mr. Phillip Quinton Rose

Jun 15, 2020

Mr. Phillip Quinton Rose, son of the late Leslie Franklin and Joyce Francis Adams Rose, was born Sunday, September 11, 1966 and he departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 having attained the age of 53 years, 9 months and 4 days. A time to gather and reflect on his life by friends and family will take place on...

Ronnie Lee Stutz

Ronnie Lee Stutz

Jun 12, 2020

Ronnie Lee Stutz, 67, of Somerset passed away, Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 28, 1952; son of Treva Miller Stutz, and the late Herbert W. Stutz, Jr. He was a retired truck driver, and a United States Veteran.

He is survived by his mother, Treva Miller Stutz; a son, Michael...

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...