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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Robert Gragg
Aug 15, 2025
Robert Eugene Gragg, 70, of Burnside, Kentucky passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 2, 1954; son of the late Harold Eugene and Ruby (Rose) Gragg. He was a retired mechanic. He enjoyed shooting guns, riding motorcycles, and going to flea markets. He was always a whiz at fixing...
Betty Phelps
Aug 13, 2025
Betty Jane Alexander Phelps entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 13th at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Unit in Somerset, Kentucky, at the age of 86.
Born on June 3, 1939, in the Ruth Community of Pulaski County, Betty was the youngest of six daughters born to William Elbert and Carlie Lee Hines...
Vida Wallace
Aug 9, 2025
Vida Maxine Wilson Wallace, 87, entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family.
Vida was born in Keno, Kentucky on July 26, 1938, to the late James Everett Wilson and the late Myrtle Smith Wilson Super.
She spent her working years as a dedicated bookkeeper for J. Herbert Lewis Oil Co., and later for Charles Auto...
Patricia Riehle
Aug 6, 2025
Patricia Riehle, daughter of the lateGeorge Austin and Nore Lee Ogden Wallace, was born in Cincinnati, OH on June 17th, 1948 and she departed this life in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 having attained the age of 77 years.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Benjamin Riehle in 1975, he survives. Other survivors include; two sons, Kenneth "Kenny"...
Bobby Ping
Aug 4, 2025
Bobby Gene Ping 84 of 1127 Old Salts Road, Somerset, KY, joined his heavenly home Monday Aug 4. 2025.
He was born in Somerset Ky on July 24, 1942, son of the late George & Ida Ping and brother to Lawrence, Geneva, Wanda, Dewey & Odena. He was united in marriage to Wanda Ping whom he married April 11, 1970,...
Judy Loveless
Aug 4, 2025
Judy Bell Early Loveless, 84, of Somerset passed away August 4, 2025 at her residence.
Judy was born in the Mark Community of Pulaski Co., Kentucky on October 1, 1940 to the late Stephen Early and Kattie Claunch Early.
Judy married Paul Edward Loveless on July 1, 1961; He preceded her in death on February 12, 2014.
Judy was a...
Billy Howell
Aug 2, 2025
Billy H. Howell, 85, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1940, in McDowell, Kentucky, to his parents, Reed and Josie Howell.
Bill was raised in Ohio and Michigan within a large extended family, but he always held his grandparents, Hobert and Tildy Howell, closest to his heart as the family...
Raymond Wright
Aug 2, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Loyd Wright was born August 20, 1932 in Devol, OK to Floyd and Vie Anna Wright. Raymond was the 6th child out of 7 children. The hard working, farming family migrated to California in 1941. It was on that trip that Raymond saw a lightbulb for the first time. His older brother, J.W., convinced him he had to...
Geoffrey Wallace
Aug 1, 2025
Geoffrey K. Wallace, "Geoff," age 37, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, August 1, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Geoff was born on March 17, 1988, to Terri Wallace and the late Greg Wallace in Kenton County, Kentucky.
A true free spirit, Geoff lived life on his own terms-joyfully and unapologetically. He never met...
David Massey
Jul 26, 2025
David Dale Massey, 85, of Burnside, Ky passed away July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David spent his last month battling pancreatic cancer at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
David was born on April 4, 1940, in Somerset, Ky, the son of Frank Edward Massey and Nora Elizabeth Owens Massey. David is survived by his sisters Patricia Ann...
Donna Tincher
Jul 24, 2025
Donna Cromer Tincher of 26 Harmony Drive, Somerset, KY, departed this life on July 24th, 2025 at the age of 75. Donna was born on the 14th day of January, 1950, in Somerset, to the late J.R. (Bob) and Marie Doan Cromer.
Donna attended the Lake Cumberland Nazarene Church. She was a retired employee of the Lake Cumberland District Health...
Patricia Henderson
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Pat A. Henderson
February 6, 1935 - July 21, 2025
Somerset, Kentucky
Pat A. Henderson, age 90, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born on February 6, 1935, in Anderson, South Carolina, Pat brought warmth, creativity, and quiet strength to all who had the joy of knowing her.
She attended St. Hannah's Girls High School, a...
Kenneth Jones
Jul 21, 2025
Kenneth Darrell Jones, Sr., age 85 passed from this life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center.
Kenneth was born on November 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Katherine Jones. At the age of four, Kenneth, along with his siblings, Michael and Cheryl, moved to Somerset to live with...
Randy Hargis
Jul 20, 2025
Randy Lee Hargis, 73, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 28, 1952; son of the late Vestal Hargis and Bertha (Slavey) Hargis Taylor.
He cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren, especially working on tractors. He had a lifelong passion for mechanic work and a special fondness for International...
Gene Renner
Jul 18, 2025
Gene Logan Renner passed from this earthly life on July 18, 2025, eleven days before his seventy-ninth birthday, at his home in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born in Pine Hill, Kentucky on July 29, 1946, the youngest child of Osker Sidney Renner and Ina Kirby Renner. On July 29, 1966, Gene married Ginny, his high school sweetheart and they moved...
Joan Fredericks
Jul 12, 2025
Joan M. Fredericks, age 85, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025.
She was born to Fred and Ruth Fredericks on February 3, 1940. She was a retired teacher for the Pulaski County School System. She is survived by one brother, Roy Fredericks; two daughters, Wendy Ping and Mary Songer; six grandchildren, Chris Hines (Lisa), Amber Wison (Daniel), Ashley Creech (Brent), Camden Ping,...
Wilma Cook
Jul 10, 2025
Wilma Faye Cook, age 84, went to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on July 10, 2025.
Born on March 8, 1941, to Namon and Edith Colyer Strunk, Wilma was a dedicated woman of God, praying until her last breath.
Wilma married the love of her life, Walter Cook, on August 3, 1957. They shared 59 years together before his...
Chestalene Whitaker
Jul 10, 2025
Chestalene (Chet) Whitaker, 96, of Somerset, KY, passed away July 10, 2025.
She was born December 27, 1928 in Albany, KY to the late Jason & Deffie Davidson Russell. She married Harold L. Whitaker on March 16, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2001. Chet worked for Western Electric in Indianapolis, retiring on April...
Lou Ann Randolph
Jul 8, 2025
Lou Ann Randolph, age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 1, 1943, in Corbin, Kentucky, she lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
On May 22, 1961, Lou Ann married the love of her life, M.E. Randolph. Together they shared 64 years...
Clarence New
Jul 5, 2025
Clarence Edward New, son of the late Herbert Logan and Elizabeth Marie (Nicholas) New, passed away Saturday, July 5th, 2025. He was born in Pulaski County, KY on March 23rd, 1939, having attained the age of 86. On May 19th, 1979, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Colette (Coco) New.
He is survived by his wife; two...
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