Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Ralph Lee Farmer, Sr.

Ralph Lee Farmer, Sr.

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Ralph Lee Farmer, Sr., son of the late S.F and Marcella Price Farmer, was born July 14, 1936 and he departed this life on July 28, 2018 having attained the age of 82 years.He was united in marriage to Mrs. Jean Hunt Farmer, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Ralph Lee "Rocky" Farmer, Jr., (and his wife Sheila);...

Larry Diamond

Larry Diamond

Jul 25, 2018

Mr. Larry Diamond, age 77 of Somerset passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence.Larry was born in Eubank on October 15, 1940 to the late Astor and Valentine Morgan Diamond. He is survived by his children, Carl Diamond and Nancy Diamond and their mother, Toni Marie Diamond Phillips; two grandchildren, Julie Mullins and Joy Rankin; four great grandchildren,...

Buddy Owings

Buddy Owings

Jul 20, 2018

Mr. Charles William "Buddy" Owings, son of the late Charles Warren and Elizabeth Doyle Owings, was born in Somerset, KY on Wednesday, July 13, 1927 and he departed this life on Friday, July 20, 2018 having attained the age of 91 years. He was united in marriage to Peggy Hughes Owings in 1952. She preceded him in death. Survivors include his...

Robert Baldwin

Robert Baldwin

Jul 14, 2018

Robert Junior "Bob" Baldwin, 91, who resided at Liberty Ridge Senior Living Center in Lexington, formerly of Somerset passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018.He was born in Newport, Kentucky on December 20, 1926; son of the late Robert Lee and Clara Marie Bryant Baldwin. He was a commercial refrigeration and air conditioning repairman. Bob was a member of Somerset Lodge...

Mr. Ed Meissner

Mr. Ed Meissner

Jul 13, 2018

Mr. Ed Meissner, age 85 of Somerset, passed away Friday, Friday July 13, 2018 at his residence.  A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Timothy Keith Whitis

Timothy Keith Whitis

Jul 13, 2018

Timothy Keith Whitis, 66, of Greenfield, IN passed away Friday, July 13, 2018.He was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 11, 1952; son of the late Evan Freeman and Irma Raney Willoughby Whitis. He was a retired mechanic.He is survived by a son, Bryan & (Brooke) Whitis; a daughter, Angela Renee Whitis; three brothers, Forrest L. Whitis, William Paul Whitis,...

Mary Sue Latham

Mary Sue Latham

Jul 7, 2018

Mary Sue Latham, age 87of Bronston, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7th, 2018.She was born May 8th, 1931 in Burnside, KY to the late Richard and Clarice Coomer Brooks. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Ralph Latham whom she has been married to for the past 72 years; nine loving children, 18 grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren, and one brother.She...

Sandra Mae "Nene" Foster

Sandra Mae "Nene" Foster

Jul 4, 2018

Mrs. Sandra Mae "Nene" Foster, age 73, of Somerset, KY passed away July 4, 2018 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.Sandra was born on January 15, 1945 in Pulaski County to the late Paul C. and Maybelle Barnes.She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a homemaker and caregiver to her husband, Howard P. Foster of 23...

Jennifer Dawn New

Jennifer Dawn New

Jun 30, 2018

Jennifer Dawn New, 42, of Cartersville, GA, formerly of Somerset, passed away Saturday, June, 30, 2018.

Jennifer was born September 6, 1975 to the late Mr. Howard Van Hook and Mrs. Helen Rose Van Hook in Somerset, KY.

Jennifer was a courageous woman.  She was what you call the DEFINITION of a mother to her three children and her "Chunky...

Dr. Kenneth H Wells

Dr. Kenneth H Wells

Jun 27, 2018

Dr. Kenneth H. Wells was born in Laurel County, KY on January 11, 1929, and passed away at home in Burnside, KY on June 27, 2018. He was the youngest child of Felix Wells and Ali Sparkman Wells. He was predeceased by four brothers, five sisters and his wife of 57 years, Eula Mullins Wells. He is survived by: his...

Doris Maxine Lewis

Doris Maxine Lewis

Jun 25, 2018

Doris Maxine Pevley Lewis born May 27th, 1945 in the Phil community of Kentucky, departed this life on June 25th, 2018 having reached the age of 73. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Violet Pevley; her husband, HC Lewis; two brothers Danny Dale Pevley, and James Phillip "Pete" Pevley.She was a homemaker, and a longtime member of Ringgold Baptist...

Kenneth Sleeth Adams

Kenneth Sleeth Adams

Jun 24, 2018

Adams (Sleeth), Kenneth, 71 of Somerset Ky, formerly of Franklin, Ohio, died peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Somerset Medical Center. Kenny retired from AK Steel in 1999 after 30 years of service. He served in the US Navy on the Underwater Demolition Team during the Vietnam War. He was proceeded in death by his parents Robert and Nola...

Ferne Wilson Flynn

Ferne Wilson Flynn

Jun 24, 2018

Ferne Wilson Flynn, 81, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.She was born in Acorn, Kentucky on August 12, 1936; daughter of the late Charles E. & Lura Harris Wilson. She was a retired floral designer. Ferne enjoyed crocheting, loved cooking, gardening, and remained strong in her faith throughout her life. She was...

Sammie E. Brinson

Sammie E. Brinson

Jun 22, 2018

Sammie Brinson, 71, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.He was born in the Ruth Community on March 10, 1947; son of the late Ernest & Hazel Meece Brinson. He was a member of Colo Baptist Church. Sammie spent many years selling cars, to which he retired; throughout the years he really enjoyed,...

Judith "Judy" M. Hudson King

Judith "Judy" M. Hudson King

Jun 17, 2018

Mrs. Judith "Judy" M. Hudson King, born November 24, 1940 in Louisville, KY passed away June 17th, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Alan King, whom she married on August 6, 1960. They were married 48 years at the time of his death. Her father, Marvin T. "Bump" Hudson; her mother, Jean M. "Mimi" York Hudson; her...

Magola Lucille Wolsey

Magola Lucille Wolsey

Jun 17, 2018

Magola Lucille Wolsey, 75, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at her residence.She was born in the Beech Grove Community on November 17, 1942; daughter of the late Lester and Argola Anderson Harrison. She was a retired employee of Oakwood. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She is survived by her husband, Robert Earl Wolsey;...

Francene Goff

Francene Goff

Jun 13, 2018

Francene Goff, 58, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 8, 1960; daughter of the late Lloyd Arnold and Alice (Harrison) Mounce. She was a caretaker. Francene enjoyed gardening, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She had a love for animals, and...

Mary Jane Perry

Mary Jane Perry

Jun 13, 2018

Mrs. Mary Jane Perry, daughter of the late Otha and Flora Ellen Brown Abner, was born in Wayne County, KY on October 18, 1935 and she departed this life on June 13, 2018 having attained the age of 82 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Alfred Landers Perry, he preceded her in death.Survivors include; one son, Allen Gene (and...

Steven Craig Claxton

Steven Craig Claxton

Jun 6, 2018

Mr. Steven Craig Claxton, age 58, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2018 at his residence.He is survived by; his wife, Madea Claxton; two daughters, Stevie Claxton and Kelly Hawk; three grandchildren, Brooklynn, Thomas, and Daisy Phelps; two brothers and two sisters and a host of other relatives including nieces, nephews.He was loved by his many friends and family. there...

James Troxal Holloway

James Troxal Holloway

May 28, 2018

James Troxal Holloway, age 93, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Monday, May 28, 2018, Memorial Day at Newburgh Health Care in Newburgh, Indiana.   A native of Somerset, Kentucky, Jim was born on September 27, 1924 to the late Samuel Lee Holloway and Mary Ann Elizabeth Troxal Holloway.   He was a member of Crossroads Christian...