Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Hannah Mary Light

Hannah Mary Light

Dec 16, 2019

Hannah Mary Light, daughter of the late Edgar and Lona Wright Keeney, was born at Mill Springs, KY on March 29, 1924 and she departed this life on December 16, 2019 having attained the age of 95 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Light, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; one son, Robert (and Rebecca) Light...

Mr. George Creekmore

Mr. George Creekmore

Dec 16, 2019

George Wayne Creekmore, 70 of Somerset, departed this life on Monday, December 16, 2019 peacefully at home.He was born on April 12, 1949 in Somerset to the late Scott and Mable Christine Hampton-Creekmore. George retired from the City of Somerset Natural Gas department as the manager of operations. He became a member of West Somerset Baptist Church on April 23,...

Robert Michael Keith

Robert Michael Keith

Dec 14, 2019

Robert Michael Keith "Cold Beer", 63, of Bronston, KY passed away at home on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Mike was born in Jeffersonville, IN on April 30, 1956 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith. He enjoyed hunting for ginseng and mushrooms. Throughout the summer he loved spending time on Lake Cumberland, fishing and swimming.

He is survived by his daughter...

Phyllis Gibson

Phyllis Gibson

Dec 12, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Latham Gibson, of Somerset, Kentucky left her physical life to begin her heavenly life on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born July 28, 1936 making her 83 years old. In her 83 years, she lived every day to the fullest and never took a day for granted. She had many hobbies which included crafting and making special...

Franklin John Thompson

Franklin John Thompson

Dec 4, 2019

Franklin John Thompson son of the late William and Lena Thompson, was born at Meadow Creek, Ky on June 12, 1930 and he departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 having attained the age of 89. He was united in marriage for 58 years to the late Mrs. Minnie D. Thompson. Other survivors include; 3 daughters, Patricia (and Bruce)...

Randy Burton

Randy Burton

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. Randy Burton the son of Cletus and Janet Fern LaFavers Burton, was born in Somerset, KY on June 23, 1968 and he departed this life on December 3, 2019 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 51 years.Other than his parents, he is also survived by his fiancee, Trisha Bernecky; two brothers, Jeff Burton, and Scottie Burton; five...

Juanita Alton

Juanita Alton

Dec 1, 2019

Juanita Alton, daughter of the late Marshall and Nora Keith, was born in McCreary County, KY on May 26th, 1943 and departed this life on December 1st, 2019 at her Somerset residence, having attained the age of 76 years.She was first united in marriage to Estil Upchurch who preceded her in death. She was later wed to Mr. Tommy Alton...

Howard Bales

Howard Bales

Nov 29, 2019

Mr. Howard Garner Bales, son of the late Andrew Lee and Elizabeth Randall Bales, wasborn on May 2, 1929, and he departed this life on November 29, 2019 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bolton, whom he married on July 2, 1955. Othersurvivors include one son, H.G. (and Alice) Bales of Somerset, KY; two...

Mrs. Joan Garner

Mrs. Joan Garner

Nov 26, 2019

Joan Carolyn Garner, age 76 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born on September 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Willard and Hazel Tarter Branscum. She was united in marriage to Mr. Gerald Garner on September 23, 1961, he survives. Other survivors include; two daughters, Kim (and Arthur) Crawford, and Amy (and Gordon)...

Jessie R. Gossett

Jessie R. Gossett

Nov 17, 2019

Mr. Jessie R. "Jess" Gossett, son of the late Luther and Therma Maples Gossett, was born in Piggot, Arkansas on June 01, 1939 and he departed this life on Sunday, November 17, 2019 having attained the age of 80 years.Jessie is survived by his sons, Tony Gossett, Michael (and Debbie) Gossett, Bill (and Vicki) Edwards, and Rod (and Kelli) Edwards,...

Henirettta Henderson

Henirettta Henderson

Nov 15, 2019

Ms. Heniretta Henderson, age 80, of Somerset entered the gates of Heaven, Friday, November 15th, at the home of her daughter. Heniretta was the daughter of the late Raymond and Zada Glover.

Heniretta is predeceased by her husband Herman Henderson; by her son Robert Ray Peace; by her brothers Tarry Glover and Donnie Glover and their spouses; by her sister...

Linda S. Hargis

Linda S. Hargis

Nov 11, 2019

Linda Sue Hargis, 73 years of age of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on April 18th, 1946 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Arlie and Evelyn Slavey Hargis. She was a resident of Somerwoods Nursing and Rehab. She was a member of Denham Street Baptist...

Gary Woodall

Gary Woodall

Nov 7, 2019

Mr. Gary Woodall, son of the late Delmar and Sybil Farmer Woodall, was born in Somerset, KY on June 21, 1941 and he departed this life in Lexington, KY on Thursday, November 7, 2019 having attained the age of 78 years. He was united in marriage to Sirikul "Doi" Woodall, she preceded him in death. Survivors include; one son, Kurt...

Beverley A. Feltner

Beverley A. Feltner

Nov 1, 2019

Beverley Anne Feltner, the daughter of Muriel Couch Feltner and the late Arlie Feltner, was born in Somerset, KY on August 5, 1975 and she departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2019 having attained the age of 44 years. She is survived by; her mother, Muriel Feltner; her brother, Carter (and Nancy) Feltner; the following nieces, Carrie ( and...

Beverly Elaine Woodall Merritt

Beverly Elaine Woodall Merritt

Oct 30, 2019

Beverly Elaine Woodall Merritt, 63, of Poplarville KY, passed from this life on Wednesday October 30 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born to the late Omer ‘Clifford’ and Edna Woodall, of Piney Grove KY on July 20 1956. Beverly was a home maker devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother. Beverly was of the Baptist faith and a...

Danny Stewart

Danny Stewart

Oct 23, 2019

Mr. Danny Stewart, the son of Shirley Bishop Stewart and the late V.K. Stewart was born at Somerset, KY on November 29, 1956 and he departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 having attained the age of 62 years.He was united in marriage to Charlotte Hargis Stewart, she survives. Other than his mother and his wife,...

Ruth Tolson

Ruth Tolson

Oct 22, 2019

Ruth Tolson, 87, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born on January 18, 1932; daughter of the late John Robert and Elizabeth Josephine Donahue Warren. She was a member of Eden Baptist Church. Ruth enjoyed attending church. Throughout her childhood her best friend was her sister. As a teenager she...

Ralph Tarter

Ralph Tarter

Oct 19, 2019

Mr. Ralph Tarter, son of the late Marcus and Opal Richardson Tarter, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 20, 1931 and he departed this life at his residence in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on October 19, 2019 at the age of 88.  He enjoyed 68 years of marriage to Faye V. Burton, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Dale...

Anna Lee Tarter

Anna Lee Tarter

Oct 17, 2019

Anna Lee G. Tarter, 87, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on December 24, 1931; daughter of the late Clide Delmer and Loida Holt Huddleston. She was a homemaker, an avid quilter, and enjoyed painting unique designs on decorative plates. She is survived by her sister, Clyda C....

Donald Curtis Slaughter

Donald Curtis Slaughter

Oct 14, 2019

Donald Curtis Slaughter, age 71, of Somerset, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on April 18, 1948 to E. Garfield and Irene Goggins Slaughter. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of South Maple Street Baptist Church. Donald served in the United States Army furing Vietnam, and afterwards her served...