Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

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...

Mrs. Alma Farmer

Mrs. Alma Farmer

Jun 24, 2019

Alma Willene Farmer, 83, of Hwy 1643 Somerset, Kentucky was called home to heaven on Monday June 24th, 2019. She was born on June 21, 1936. Daughter of Howard C. and Edna E. Van Hook Mounce of White Lily area. She was the loving wife of Everett Marlo Farmer whom she married on November 29, 1957. They celebrated love and...

Janeffer McClure Clouse

Janeffer McClure Clouse

Jun 24, 2019

Janeffer McClure Clouse, 68, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Somerset, on October 6, 1950; daughter of the late Robert "Zig" and Glacia McClain McClure. She was a retired bookkeeper for Clouse Bookkeeping. Jan had a true love for her Lord, she would always find an opportunity to bring...

Katherine Davis Thompson

Katherine Davis Thompson

Jun 19, 2019

Katherine Davis Thompson, daughter of the late Cleo and Lillie Harris Davis, was born at Burnside, KY on July 18, 1921 and she departed this life on June 19, 2019 in Somerset, KY.She was united in marriage to Mr. Charlie O. Thompson on August 19, 1942. He preceded her in death.Katherine was saved in her early teens and was a...

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....