Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Jil E. Swearingen

Jil E. Swearingen

Aug 23, 2019

Jil E. Swearingen

(November 13, 1955 - August 23, 2019

 

Jil Elaine Yahnig Swearingen, age 63 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away August 23, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a brief illness.

Jil was born in Somerset, Kentucky on November 13, 1955; daughter of Frederick Eldon and Jane Godby Yahnig, both of whom preceded her in...

Verda Mae Hughes

Verda Mae Hughes

Aug 21, 2019

Verda Mae Hines Hughes passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1924 to James Samuel and Martha Baker Hines at Grade, KY. She graduated from Shopville High School and taught two years for Pulaski County Schools. She was a member of the Malvin Hill Baptist Church where she taught classes and Vacation...

Chris Casada, Sr.

Chris Casada, Sr.

Aug 18, 2019

Chris Casada Sr., the son of the late Lee Roy and Nelda Sidwell Casada, was born in Somerset, KY on November 21st, 1978 and he departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Someret, KY having attained the age of 40 years.He was first united in marriage to Christi Foster Casada, she survives, he later established another relationship with...

Ronal Ping

Ronal Ping

Aug 15, 2019

Ronal H. Ping departed this life Thursday August 15th 2019 at Diversicare of Clairborne, New Tazwell, TN. at the age of 86 yrs.11 months. Ronal was born in Ocala KY Sept, 7, 1932 as the youngest son of the late Ulysses Silas and Eva Lena Dykes Ping. Ron left home at the age of 14 and worked several jobs. Among those,...

Jackie Machelle Eldridge

Jackie Machelle Eldridge

Aug 11, 2019

Jackie Machelle Eldridge, age 35, departed from this life to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born December 10, 1983 in Somerset, Kentucky to Ronda Lynn Arthur Petercheff and the late Robert “Bobby” Luster Eldridge. She grew up on a small farm in...

Stanley Allen

Stanley Allen

Aug 10, 2019

Stanley Eugene “Gene” Allen, 62, of Science Hill, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on August 1, 1957; son of the late Elisha and Lucille Combs Allen. He worked with Auto Parts throughout his life and was a Veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his children,...

Heather D. Burdine

Heather D. Burdine

Aug 7, 2019

Heather D. Burdine, the daughter of Dale Lee Burdine and Delores "Dee Dee" Loveless, was born on Sunday, April 7, 1985 and she departed this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 having attained the age of 34 years.

Survivors include; her parents; one daughter, Madison Rose Burdine; one brother, Cody Wayne Lockard; and one sister, Jessica Dawn Lockard.

Heather was...

Lucille Goodin

Lucille Goodin

Aug 5, 2019

Lucille Sears Goodin, age 89, of Somerset, KY, left this world on Monday, August 5th, 2019. She was born on August 26th, 1929 to the late Evelyn Rainey Sears and Leonard Sears. Lucille was the only child of their union. Later in life she found she had more siblings, all of whom she loved dearly.

Lucille married Arthur Goodin in...

Bradley Allen Conover

Bradley Allen Conover

Aug 2, 2019

Bradley Allen Conover, age 67, of Somerset KY passed away on Friday August 2nd at UK Hospital. Brad was born on February 20th, 1952.  He was the son of Ann Conover and the late LB Conover.  He is survived by his beloved wife Melinda Williams Conover.  They were married on September 17th, 1977 and were blessed with many years of happiness.  He is also survived...

Ogle Baker

Ogle Baker

Jul 30, 2019

Ogle Baker, 94, of Burnside, KY, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2019. Ogle was born on February 21, 1925 in Harlan, KY to Cleadie Mills and Peter Raymond Baker. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lola, parents, sister and brother, as well as a daughter-in-law.

Ogle served in the United States Army in 1943-1945...

James L. Ross

James L. Ross

Jul 29, 2019

U.S. Veteran Lt. Commander James L. Ross, son of the late Edgar Creech and Alice M. Foster Ross, was born in Casey County, KY on February 1, 1941 and he departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2019 having attained the age of 78 years.He is survived by his wife, Hilda "Jeannette" Roberts Ross who he happily married on April...

Hazel Mayrene Branscum

Hazel Mayrene Branscum

Jul 25, 2019

Hazel Mayrene Branscum, age 98, of Somerset, KY passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. She was born in the Norfleet Community on October 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Zollie and Stella Burton Tarter.She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mr. Willard S. Branscum, her parents; two brothers, Leonard and Dale Tarter; four sisters,...

Brenda J. Clark

Brenda J. Clark

Jul 13, 2019

Brenda Joy Clark, 63, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born April 8, 1956, in Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of Earl R. and Sue Romines, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Romines. She leaves behind a sister, Katherine (G.V.) Crawford, of Alabama, a daughter, Arie...

Vicky Ann Lockard

Vicky Ann Lockard

Jul 13, 2019

Vicky Ann Lockard, 65, of Somerset passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

She was born in Bronston on October 11, 1953; daughter of the late John Jacob and Effie Marie Decker Foster. She was a child of God and loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Joe Lockard; a daughter, Stacy & (Mike) Wallace,...

Jean Lewis

Jean Lewis

Jul 12, 2019

Jean Lewis, daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Todd Prather, was born March 26, 1927 and she departed this life on July 12, 2019 having attained the age of 92 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Yancey Lewis on June 6, 1946 in Ohio, He preceded her n death. Survivors include; Brenda Ann Lewis Patterson, and Jeffery...

Nora Jean Johns

Nora Jean Johns

Jul 11, 2019

Nora Jean Gillespie Johns 71 died on July 11th 2019 at Spanish peaks nursing home in Walsenburg, Colorado, after a battle with bone cancer.  Nora was born August 20th 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky to Otis and Daisy Gillespie. She served in the United States Army from 1974 thru 1977. She is survived by 3 children and 12 grandchildren Ericka Gillespie...

Thomas Franklin Rexroat

Thomas Franklin Rexroat

Jul 10, 2019

Mr. Thomas Franklin Rexroat, son of the late Thomas and Mollie Bray Rexroat, was born in Somerset, KY on March 24, 1939, and he departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 80 years. survivors of Mr. Rexroat include; one son, Thomas Clifford Rexroat of Indianapolis, INtwo daughters, Phyllis Johnson of Shelbyville,...

James Edwin "Jim" Mounce

James Edwin "Jim" Mounce

Jul 10, 2019

James Edwin Mounce, son of the late Everett and Mary Dykes Mounce was born October 18, 1957 and he departed this life on July 10, 2019 at his residence, having attained the age of 62 years.

He was united in marriage to Diana Miller Howard Mounce, she survives.

Other survivors include; one son, Steven Mounce of Someret, KY, two step...

Bobby Wesley

Bobby Wesley

Jul 2, 2019

Bobby Wesley, 79, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 4, 1939; son of the late Luther and Nina Perry Wesley; he was born and raised in the Mt. Zion community. Bobby was a member of East Somerset Baptist Church where he served as...

Mildred Hall

Mildred Hall

Jun 27, 2019

Mildred Hall, daughter of the late Cy and Addie B. Colyer Soard was born in Pulaski County on June 16, 1919 and she departed this life in Somerset, KY on June 27th, 2019 having attained the age of 100 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Hall, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; two sons, Sherman Hall...