Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Rothel Lovins

Rothel Lovins

Jun 18, 2019

Rothel Nelson Lovins, 88, of Somerset KY, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in Greenwood, AR. He had been living in Arkansas under the care of two of his sons due to complications of dementia. Born in Cedarville, KY, Oct 18,1930, to Albie and Harvey Lovins, Rothel was from a large family consisting of 6 brothers and...

Laura Raney Thompson

Laura Raney Thompson

Jun 16, 2019

Laura (Raney) Thompson, 65, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on February 6, 1954; daughter of the late Cressel and Hester Blevins Raney. Laura was a retired Baker from Kroger. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Laura was an avid gardener, loved flowers, and enjoyed watching the...

Leroy Stigall

Leroy Stigall

Jun 14, 2019

Leroy Stigall was born October 3rd, 1943 in Pulaski County, Somerset, Kentucky to Atha M. Stigall and Phillip H. Stigall. Both mother and father preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Linda Diane Stigall. He departed this life on June 14, 2019. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist...

Patsy Ann Brown

Patsy Ann Brown

Jun 13, 2019

Patsy Ann Brown, of Somerset, KY was born October 19, 1943 in Crab Orchard, KY, daughter of the late Dan S. and Dorothy Greer Brown. A member of the Somerset Church off Christ. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse after 25 years of service for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.She is survived by two sisters, LaVerne & (James) Gooch of...

Bertha Mae Sears

Bertha Mae Sears

Jun 13, 2019

Bertha Mae Sears (Whitaker), age 91, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Greenfield, Indiana, at Springhurst Senior Living Community, where she had been living for almost two years, close to many adoring nieces and nephews from three generations of her family.

Born March 12, 1928, in Short Creek, Kentucky, to Louis and Effie Mae Whitson...

Jim Sellers

Jim Sellers

Jun 12, 2019

Jim Sellers, 71, of Burnside, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Sloans Valley, Kentucky on November 18, 1947 son of the late Charlie and Lelia New Sellers. Jim adhered to the Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by two sons, Jay Sellers of Somerset, and...

Joe Bill Canada

Joe Bill Canada

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Joe Bill Canada, son of the late Henry Ed and Cloie Flynn Canada, was born January 15, 1947 and he departed this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 having attained the age of 72 years. Survivors include; three sons, Harold Canada of Wayne County, KY, Jesse Canada of Pulaski County, and Joe Canada of Georgia; seven grandchildren, Kendra Canada,...

Arthur Whitsitt Boone, Jr.

Arthur Whitsitt Boone, Jr.

Jun 4, 2019

Arthur Whitsitt Boone, Jr., Age 91, departed this life June 4, 2019 at The Episcopal Church Home, Louisville, KY. He was the son of the late Arthur W. and Mamie Dickerson Boone and was born in Elkton, Kentucky November 28, 1927. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He married Billie Jean Shumate, July 22, 1956, in Middlesboro,...

Melvin C. Carter

Melvin C. Carter

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Melvin Carter, son of the late Oscar and Lura Glasgow Carter, was born September 2, 1927 in the Valley Oak Community and he departed this life on June 1, 2019 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 91 years. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by; a sister, Lurene (Ivo) Skaggs; and a brother,...

Ralph Latham

Ralph Latham

May 29, 2019

Mr. Ralph Latham, , age 92 of Bronston, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his residence.He was born in Wayne County, on August 22, 1926. He was the founder and Owner of Latham Trucking Company for 46 years. He was Baptist and a friend to many far and wide.He was united in marriage to Mary Sue...

Shirley Jean Beatty

Shirley Jean Beatty

May 28, 2019

Shirley Jean Beatty, 89, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Covington's Convalescent Center & Rehab in Hopkinsville, KY. Shirley was born May 31, 1929, in Alpine, KY to the late Herbert A. Beatty and Effie J. Hoff Beatty. Shirley was retired from Citizen's National Bank in Somerset, Ky. She was a member of Sloans Valley Baptist Church in Burnside, KY,...

Audrey B. Hargis

Audrey B. Hargis

May 28, 2019

Audrey B. Hargis age 83 of Somerset, KY, passed away from this life Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home. Audrey was born June 11, 1935 to the late Elder Vestal and Martha Meece in Pulaski County, KY. Audrey was married to the love of her life, Mr. Kenneth S. Hargis on July 19, 1950. He preceded her in death....

Tyler Edwin Jasper

Tyler Edwin Jasper

May 22, 2019

Tyler Edwin Jasper passed from this life and received his heavenly reward on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Cumberland County Hospital at the age of 94 years and 7 months. He was born October 1, 1924, the son of Dewey and Hattie Jasper of Mintonville, KY. He was married to Frieda Wall Jasper on February 15, 1947, She survives....

Velda Mae Hinkle

Velda Mae Hinkle

May 22, 2019

Velda Mae Hinkle, age 83 of Somerset, Kentucky. Passed from this life May 22, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.Born on January 5, 1936 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Jerry and Beulah Stevens. She wed Earl Hinkle on July 24, 1954, he preceded her in death on April 1, 1992. Velda was a member of Somerset First Church of...

Plano Clyde "Junior" Gossett

Plano Clyde "Junior" Gossett

May 18, 2019

Plano Clyde "Junior" Gossett, Jr., 74, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on May 25, 1944; son of the late Brentie Gossett, and George and Martha Goff. He worked for Ikerd & Bandy Coal Co., and was of the baptist...

Clayton Anthony Noel

Clayton Anthony Noel

May 14, 2019

Clayton Anthony Noel, age five days, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the University of Kentucky.

He was born on Friday, May 10, 2019; son of Christian and Kathy Sears Noel.

He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Ona Sears & Jim Meece, Vola Sears, Ricki & Billy Wilson; great-grandparents, Glenda Durham, Alice Sears, Waylon & Karen Burton-Calhoun, Kathy...

Logan Tarter

Logan Tarter

May 14, 2019

Mr. Logan Tarter, 89, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away at Clinton Co. Health & Rehab.   He was born in Nancy, Kentucky on April 16, 1930; son of the late Jim and Bertha Burton Tarter. He was the owner and operator of the Logan Tarter Upholstery Shop, which he started in 1960. He was a farmer, enjoyed woodworking, making picture...

Mr. Orville Dewey Thompson

Mr. Orville Dewey Thompson

May 7, 2019

Mr. Orville Dewey Thompson, son of the late Steve and Desdia Hair Thompson, was born March 25, 1944 and went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 75 years.He was united in marriage to Bonnie Helton Thompson on April 23, 1964, she survives this union. Other survivors include; five children,...

Mrs. Rosalea Bullock

Mrs. Rosalea Bullock

Apr 21, 2019

Rosalea Burdine Bullock, daughter of the late Bruce and Stella Baker Burdine - Adams, was born at Squib, KY on April 10, 1947 and she departed this life in Lexington, KY on April 21, 2019 having attained the age of 72 years. She was united in marriage to Charles Dwight Bullock on August 3, 1963, he survives. This union was...

Mr. Charles Leighton Tucker

Mr. Charles Leighton Tucker

Apr 20, 2019

Mr. Charles Leighton Tucker, son of the late Arnold M. and Lois Bray Tucker, was born May 18, 1943 in Somerset, KY and he departed this life at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 20, 2019 having attained the age of 75 years. He was united in marriage to Mildred Blenkhorn Tucker, she survives. Other survivors include...