Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Betty Lucille Muse Singleton

Betty Lucille Muse Singleton

Dec 17, 2018

Betty Lucille Muse Singleton, age 93 passed away at Hospice of Lake Cumberland on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born in Somerset, KY to the late William D. and Maude L. Beasley Muse. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, E. J. Singleton and her son, Joe W. Gay; two brothers, Albert and Hobert Muse...

Donna Jo Townsend Byram

Donna Jo Townsend Byram

Dec 16, 2018

Donna Jo Townsend Byram, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in her home in Titusville, Fl.

She was born May 28, 1956 in Birmingham, AL to Harold Hugh Townsend and Betty Jo Daulton Townsend. She worked for many years and retired from JCPenny and accepted Christ as her savior at an early age. She was a...

Roseann "Rosie" Bode

Roseann "Rosie" Bode

Dec 7, 2018

Roseann (Rosie) Bode, 55 of Richmond, passed away Friday, December 7th, after a brief illness. Rosie was born June 6th, 1963 in Camden, New Jersey to Margaritte Bode (87), and the late Frank Bode. She was a former resident of Oakwood in Somerset, Kentucky, and most recently resided with Independent Opportunities located in Richmond, Kentucky. Despite Rosie living with disabilities,...

Mr. Michael Ross "Mike" Presley

Mr. Michael Ross "Mike" Presley

Dec 3, 2018

Mr. Michael Ross "Mike" Presley, son of the late John Gilbert and Ruth Absher Presley was born September 17, 1944 and he departed this life on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 74 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Rita Foster Presley, she survives.Other survivors include two sons, Russell "Russ" Presley (and...

Phyllis Jewell Richardson

Phyllis Jewell Richardson

Dec 1, 2018

Phyllis Jewell Richardson, 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab. She was born in the Alpine Community on March 14, 1933; daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Goodin Calhoun. She was united in marriage to Mr. Richard Richardson, he preceded her in death earlier this year. She was a member of...

Ross David Rutt

Ross David Rutt

Nov 26, 2018

Ross David Rutt, age 48, resident of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. Born August 19, 1970, he was the son of the Nancy Ann Kelly and Douglas Leonard Rutt, and stepmother Stephanie Rutt. Ross is survived by his wife Kelly Rutt; daughter Greer Rutt; brothers and sisters: Mitch Rutt, Nicole Beiderman, and Alexis Renczkowski and her...

Johnnie "Cecil" Marcum

Johnnie "Cecil" Marcum

Nov 24, 2018

Mr. Johnnie "Cecil" Marcum, 97, of Somerset, KY passed restfully in New Tazwell, TN on November 24, 2018.He was born December 29, 1920 to the late Barrett and Lectia Burton Marcum.Survivors include; one daughter, Connie Whitmire; one son, Johnnie (and Renee) Whitmire; six grandchildren, Jeffery, Renee, Natalie, Greg, Melissa and Allison; one sister, Betty McGurrin, one brother, H.B. (and Patsy)...

Wilma Wright

Wilma Wright

Nov 13, 2018

Wilma Wright, daughter of the late William and Shirley Bullock Allen, was born in Somerset, KY on June 7, 1954 and she departed this life on November 13, 2018 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 64 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Wright, He survives. Other survivors include; a daughter, Melinda Jean Sievers of Somerset, KY;...

Eileen Joyce Erichsen

Eileen Joyce Erichsen

Nov 9, 2018

Eileen Joyce Erichsen, 71, of Somerset passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at her residence.She was born in St. Augustine, FL on May 6, 1947; daughter of the late Enrico and Nilda Bobbio Marcucci. She was a member of Word of Faith Church; had a love for cooking dinners for her family, sewing, and doing crafts. Eileen enjoyed taking cruises...

Ronald David Stricklin

Ronald David Stricklin

Nov 6, 2018

Ronald David Stricklin, 82, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 22, 1936, son of the late Raymond Delmas and Marie Nunnemaker Stricklin. In 1954 he graduated from Stanford High School and joined the Air Force in June of 1954. He returned to Somerset in...

Russell Lee Creech, SR

Russell Lee Creech, SR

Nov 3, 2018

Russell Lee Creech, Sr. son of the late Enoch Bentley and Blanche Setser Creech, was born October 2, 1923 and he departed this life on November 3, 2018 having attained the age of 95 years.He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mellia Wright Creech, she preceded him in death.Survivors include; three sons, Russell Lee Creech, Jr of Somerset, KY, James...

Mr. Louie Ray Vanhook

Mr. Louie Ray Vanhook

Oct 30, 2018

Mr. Louie Ray Vanhook, age 84, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Lexington, KY. Louie was born at Ano, KY on September 17, 1934 to the late Robert L. "Bob" Vanhook and Edna Hamlin Vanhook. He was a member of Burnside First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was also a past Deacon at the...

Loretta Clawson

Loretta Clawson

Oct 27, 2018

Loretta Clawson, daughter of the late Isaac Reuben and Nancy Jane Solomon, was born Saturday, July 4, 1936 and she departed this life on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Spring City, Tennessee having attained the age of 82 years. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Baker; two daughters, Linda Bake and Mary Richardson;...

Wanda Christine Hargis White

Wanda Christine Hargis White

Oct 26, 2018

Wanda Christine Hargis White, age 90, of Somerset, Passed away from this life on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born on December 19, 1927 in Norwood, Ohio but was raised in the Bent Community of Somerset, KY. She is the daughter of the late James Riley and Amanda Ella Mize Hargis. Survivors include one...

Jorie Irene Haste Hall

Jorie Irene Haste Hall

Oct 23, 2018

Jorie Irene Haste Hall, 87, of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Somerwoods Nursing & Rehab.She was born in Eubank, Kentucky on July 16, 1931; daughter of the late Harvey and Nina Sutton Haste. Irene enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and sewing. She was a member of Groesbeck Church of Christ. She is survived...

Donald Allen Spencer

Donald Allen Spencer

Oct 21, 2018

Donald Allen Spencer, 55, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing & Rehab in Corbin.He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on September 6, 1963; son of the late Donald and Peggy Spencer. Donnie had a love for Harley Davidson, enjoyed fishing, and loved drinking Mt. Dew.He is survived by his two sisters, Kim & (Larry)...

Irene Beshears Tarter Ard

Irene Beshears Tarter Ard

Oct 18, 2018

Irene Beshears Tarter Ard of Somerset, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2018, having attained the age of 91 years plus 14 days.Irene, the daughter of James and Alta (Merrick) Beshears was born in Wayne Co., Kentucky on October 4, 1927. She was one of eleven children. Irene attended the Ard School where she graduated the...

Joyce Neikirk

Joyce Neikirk

Oct 14, 2018

Betty Joyce Haggard Neikirk, age 79, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at The Neighborhood Nursing Facility. She crossed over to her eternal home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born on April 13, 1939, in Casey County, Kentucky, to the late Joe Mitchell Haggard and Lou Vada Moore Haggard.  She was united in marriage to...

Donald C. Flynn

Donald C. Flynn

Oct 4, 2018

Mr. Donald C. Flynn, son of the late Clifford and Irene Schoolcraft Flynn, was born October 2, 1938 and he departed this life on October 4, 2018 at his residence.Survivors include; two brothers, David Flynn (and Sue Petrosky) of Nancy, KY and Ronald (and Jennifer) Flynn of Louisville, KY; two sisters, Mary Ann Burkett, and Jennie Lou Flynn both of...

Indavada Gibson

Indavada Gibson

Sep 26, 2018

Indavada Gibson, age 87, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away from this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born on October 24, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky; daughter of the late John and Edna Hardwick Gibson.Indavada was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and...