Somerset Obituaries

Douglas Begley

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Douglas Wayne Begley, the son of Otis Gene and the late Mazie Adams Begley was born in Somerset, KY on January 29, 1962 and he departed this life on July 2, 2025 having attained the age of 63 years.

He is survived by a daughter, Nicki (and Allen) Beasley of Science Hill, KY; two grandchildren, Ayden and Brylee Beasley;...

Stanley DeCoursey

Jul 2, 2025

Stanley Eugene DeCoursey, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Franklin, IN on March 28, 1947, son of the late Howard and Mabel Ethel (Stevens) DeCoursey.

He was first a musician, and later a skilled woodworker and mechanic, known for his dedication and craftsmanship. He found great joy in spending...

James Michael "Mike" White

Jul 2, 2025

James Michael White, age 71, passed away July 2, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky at the University of Kentucky Hospital.

He was born in Pineville, Kentucky on August 29, 1953 to James Oliver White and Wanda Christine Hargis White. He retired from Somerset Nursing and Rehab after 18 years. He was a passionate UK sports fan and loved watching Nascar racing too.

Mike...

Shirley Mikolas

Jun 23, 2025

Shirley Mikolas, 79 of Nancy, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Shirley was born on March 26, 1946 to Samuel and Beatrice Faye Reid.

She and her husband Duane married in October 10, 1999 and had 25 fun, wonderful years together which they spent loving and caring for one another. She was all...

Emma Kate Bonanno Thomas

Jun 22, 2025

Emma Kate Thomas, age 89 of Riverview, Michigan, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Emma Kate was born on March 22, 1936 in Naomi, Kentucky to Roxie and Ottis Trimble.

In November 1955, at the age of 19 years old, Emma Kate traveled from Kentucky to Detroit. While in Detroit, Emma Kate was offered a job by a family friend...

Major Nolan

Jun 22, 2025

Major Leon Nolan, 82, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Jean Waddle Care Center.

He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on October 8, 1942; son of the late John Grant and Nancy Drucella (Garrison) Nolan. He retired from Oakwood and was a retired Minister. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting....

John Hines

Jun 17, 2025

John William Hines Jr. age 67, passed away June 17, 2025 in Danville, Kentucky. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 26, 1958 to John William Hines Sr. and Kathrine Thornton Hines.

Few of us are referred to as generational talents, musical/artistic geniuses, innately gifted. Whatever adjective one assigns would fall woefully short to describe Somerset's own John William...

Glenda Massey

Jun 17, 2025

Glenda Joyce Harris Massey, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 surrounded by those who loved her.

Glenda was born on January 21,1941 in the Shopville Community to Roscoe "Toss" Harris and Edna Bullock Harris and was the fifth of their six children. Glenda was raised on the family farm and attended Shopville School. On June 29, 1963, Glenda...

David Pitman

Jun 17, 2025

David Leon Pitman, Bulldog , as he was known to all of his friends was born on August 30, 1965 in Whitley City, Kentucky. He passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 At Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

David was hard working, determined and enthusiastic about everything he did especially his softball. His last job was in 2007 where...

BENNY PRICE

Jun 17, 2025

Benny Price, age 70 of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Born in Shopville on June 25th, 1944, he was loved and raised by two special ladies at different times in his life who preceded him in death, Evellene Price Godby and Corene Jones Poynter. He is survived by one brother, Norman Price of Shopville, a daughter,...

Timothy Proffitt

Jun 17, 2025

Timothy Joe Proffitt, 47, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence.He was born in Xenia, Ohio on March 4, 1978; son of Hazel (White) Taylor and the late Hargis Delmer Proffitt. He worked as a builder in construction. Tim was a caring individual, who regardless of the struggle, always had a kind heart.

He...

Gayle Renner

Jun 16, 2025

Joanna Gayle Renner (née Summers) passed away on June 16, 2025, from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. She was 76 years old-though no one ever believed it, even to the end. Gayle was a resident of Louisville, Kentucky at the time of her death, but she spent most of her life in Somerset. She was born on December 16, 1948,...

Floyd Jasper

Jun 14, 2025

Floyd Taylor "Buster" Jasper, age 87, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away June 14, 2025 at Someerwoods Nursing Center.

Buster was born on September 22, 1937 to the late Raymond and Bonnie (Dunbar) Jasper.

Buster was a skilled carpenter for many years, he enjoyed building houses. He also enjoyed watching Kentucky Basketball, going to the flea market, and spending time with...

Gerald Garner

Jun 11, 2025

Gerald Sawyer Garner, age 86, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on June 11, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 30, 1939, to the late Earl Pratt and Polly Sawyer Garner, Gerald was a lifelong resident of Somerset and a man deeply rooted in faith, family, and community.

A proud retired member of the Army Reserve, Gerald honorably served...

Jean Rollins

Jun 10, 2025

Jean Rollins, 88, of Pulaski County, passed away at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025.

Born Aug 2nd, 1936, Elsie Emogene New, refused to be known as anything other than “Jean” since high school. That is, until her first grandchild was born, when she proudly adopted the name "Memaw".

Jean was born as the first...

BARBARA PING

Jun 10, 2025

Barbara L. Ping, age 85, wife of Robert Ping, passed away on June 10, 2025 in Somerset, Kentucky.

She will be laid to rest in Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Dorothy Godby

May 28, 2025

Dorothy Lee Brinson Godby was called to her heavenly home on May 28, 2025.

She was born November 24, 1941, in Colo, KY, to Jonathan "Doag" and Betty Phelps Brinson. She was a loving wife, precious mother and grandmother; a dedicated christian woman who loved her Lord, and a long-time member of White Lily Baptist Church. She was a...

Janie Nell Cowan

May 28, 2025

Janie Nell Cowan, 78 of Eubank, Kentucky passed away May 28, 2025 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky following a short illness.

She was born on September 17, 1946 in Somerset to Paul and Eva Eliene Kerr Gastineau.

Janie married Kenneth Cowan on December 28, 1963 and they spent the next 61 years loving and caring for each other. Together...

David Barrett

May 27, 2025

David Allen Barrett, age 62, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on May 27, 2025. Born on August 4, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida, David spent most of his childhood and life in the close-knit hills of Harlan County, Kentucky-a place that shaped the heart and soul of the man he became.

David was preceded in death by his loving parents,...

James Garner Massey

May 22, 2025

James G. Massey passed away at the age of 86. He was born September 22, 1938 in Somerset, Kentucky to Edith Butte Massey and Holly Clarence Massey. Jim died on May 22, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gerald Massey and Beldy Massey, and a sister, Elsie Massey Marcum. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Harris...