Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Carter C. Muse

Carter C. Muse

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. Carter C. Muse, age 84, of Nancy passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home with family by his side.He was born on April 9, 1933 to the late Elbert and Alma Ard Muse in Bud, Ky. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-55. Carter was a lifelong farmer, who loved...

Dana Schoolcraft Harmon

Dana Schoolcraft Harmon

Mar 27, 2018

Dana Harmon, the daughter of Tommy Schoolcraft and Mary Ann Honeycutt Phelps, was born in Somerset, KY on March 18, 1977 and she departed this life on March 27, 2018 having attained the age of 41 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Jared Harmon, he survives. Other survivors include; two sons, Logan Combs and Cody Harmon both of Somerset,...

Howard Christopher Hargis

Howard Christopher Hargis

Mar 26, 2018

  Howard C. Hargis entered this life on July 10, 1934 in Ruth, Kentucky. He passed away in the comfort of his home on March 26, 2018. Born to the late James and Florence Mounce Hargis, Howard enjoyed playing guitar, going on camping trips and fishing. He dabbled in many projects including building and woodworking, but most of all he...

Delana Gilliland

Delana Gilliland

Mar 17, 2018

Delana Laferne Wilson Gilliland, 84, passed away March 17, 2018.

She was a retired employee of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, a member of the Red Hat Club and the Church of God of Prophecy.

Preceding her in death was her devoted husband of 64 years, Wilson Gilliland.

Survivors include her children, David J. Gilliland (Dee Dee), Timothy W. Gilliland...

Mary Susan Diamond Down

Mary Susan Diamond Down

Mar 15, 2018

Mary Susan Diamond Down, 69, of Somerset, KY passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her residence. She was born in the Campground Community on August 24, 1948 to the late Astor and Valentine Morgan Diamond. She is survived by Gerald "Jerry" Down, her husband of 26 years and the following children; Beth (and Brett) McQueary of Somerset, Kentucky ,...

Virginia Rose McMillen

Virginia Rose McMillen

Mar 9, 2018

Virginia Rose McMillen, daughter of the late B. C. Rose, Sr. and the late Mary Esther Rose, was born in Jackson County, KY on October 4, 1923 and sahe departed this life in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 94 years.She was united in marriage to Mr. Logan Mason McMillen, he preceded her in death.Survivors include; two daughters, Dr....

Stanley "Stan" Raney

Stanley "Stan" Raney

Mar 8, 2018

Stanley "Stan" Raney, 58, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his residence.He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 21, 1959; son of the late, Cressel A. and Hester Blevins Raney. Stan was of the Baptist faith.He is survived by his siblings, Lillian Raney, Laura & (Ed) Thompson, Sharon Gilliam, Janet & (Chapp) Caldwell, Sheila Raney,...

Thomas B. Farmer

Thomas B. Farmer

Mar 6, 2018

Mr. Thomas Farmer, son of the later Luther and Cardestal Poynter Farmer, was born in Pulaski County, KY on July 23, 1938 and he departed this life on March 6, 2018 having attained the age of 79 years. Survivors include three sons, Frank Edward, Jeffery Scott, and David Green Farmer; two daughters, Tamela Lynn O'Saile and Angela Gail Farmer; thirteen...

Virginia Shepherd

Virginia Shepherd

Mar 5, 2018

Hazel Virginia Shepherd, wife of the late Dr. Millard Shepherd, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 93 years.She was born June 20, 1924 at Alcade, KY to Gilbert and Antha Waddle. She grew up in a family of four brothers,. She was united in marriage to Millard Shepherd on November 2,...

Cathy Glover

Cathy Glover

Mar 3, 2018

Ms. Cathy Grider Glover, daughter of Gladys Strong and the the late Bob Strong, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 74 years. She was united in marriage to the late Tarry Gene Glover who preceded her in death on July 8, 2017.Survivors include, her mother, two sons, Jeff...

Clifford M Payne

Clifford M Payne

Mar 2, 2018

Clifford Morris Payne, having attained the age of 84 years went to his heavenly home on March 2, 2018 at his residence in Somerset, Kentucky. Clifford accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.Clifford was born December 31, 1933 to the late Chester & Nannie Barbara Payne in the Bimble community of Knox Co., Kentucky. After high...

Dr. Kenneth H. Wells

Dr. Kenneth H. Wells

Feb 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...

Arthur D. Sears

Arthur D. Sears

Feb 27, 2018

Arthur D. Sears,passed away on February 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother.Survivors include his sons, his sisters, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.A funeral service for Mr. Arthur D. Sears will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday March 8, 2018 at the Chapel of the Pulaski...

Clarence Spears

Clarence Spears

Feb 23, 2018

Mr. Clarence Spears, son of the late Walter and Ada Baugh Spears, was bornJuly 07, 1925, and he departed this life on February 23, 2018 having attained the age of 92 years.He was united in marriage to Mrs. Sydney Hazel Spears, she preceded him in death.Survivors include; one daughter, Mary Jo Silvers of Lexington, KY; a grandson, Ramon Cody Silvers...

Claude Crastan

Claude Crastan

Feb 20, 2018

Claude H. Crastan, age 82, of Windsor, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at home. He was born July 15, 1935 in Newerk, New Jersey to the late Herman and Helen Crastan.  He was a baker by trade and an animal lover. He was a United States Marine and served his country in the Korean War. He is...

Harry Winters

Harry Winters

Feb 15, 2018

Harry Winters, 92, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on February 15, 2018 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Hospice of Lake Cumberland.He was born on in Deering, OH October 3, 1925; son of the late Otto and Marie Sherman Winters. He was a member and Sunday school teacher for Ferguson Methodist Church. Harry served the United States Army during WWII;...

Fran Whitis

Fran Whitis

Feb 14, 2018

Marilyn Frances “Fran” Whitis, age 70, of Somerset, KY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Fran was born to Theodore Lee and Clara Ellen Keith Helton on August 19, 1947. She was the baby of her family and was cherished by her parents and siblings....

Mike Yeager

Mike Yeager

Feb 12, 2018

David Michael Yeager, 63, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018, surrounded by his family at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.Mike is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lori Stonecypher Yeager, his three children, Katie (Tim) McLean; Jordan Yeager; and Joshua (Jenny) Yeager, his parents, Jesse and Georgia Yeager, and his sister, Lisa (John) Davis, and two grandsons,...

Johnny William Hargis, Jr.

Johnny William Hargis, Jr.

Feb 12, 2018

Mr. Johnny William Hargis, Jr. the son of Johnny William Hargis, Sr. and the late Ruth Dalton Hargis, was born October 31, 1957 and he departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2018 having attained the age 60 years. He was united in marriage to Linda Ping Hargis, she survives. Other survivors include his father, Johnny Hargis, Sr., one daughter,...

Betty Jo Strock

Betty Jo Strock

Feb 11, 2018

Betty Jo Strock, age 78, of Eustis, Florida has passed into eternal life to live forever with her Lord on February 11, 2018. Betty was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 16, 1939 to the late Robert Crate and Rosa (Calhoun) Rutherford.  She was one of eighteen siblings.  Betty took up residence in Chicago Illinois, where she resided for many...