Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Eloise Isaacs Kirby

Eloise Isaacs Kirby

Sep 21, 2016

Eloise Isaacs Kirby, daughter of the late Charles Odell and Exa Lou Mulcahy Isaacs, was born March 29, 1926 in Nicholasville, KY and she departed this life in Somerset, KY on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 having attained the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Louis Franklin Kirby, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; one...

Nancy Dykes

Nancy Dykes

Sep 16, 2016

Nancy Dykes, born July 25, 1940 passed from this life September 25, 2016 after a brave 9 year battle with breast cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who devoted her life to her husband of 56 years, and her family. She spent her childhood years in Tekamah, Nebraska and moved to Denver, CO after her...

Mary Elizabeth Cornett

Mary Elizabeth Cornett

Sep 16, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Cornett, 95, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 in Somerset, Kentucky. Mary was born on December 16, 1920 in Laurel County, Kentucky to the late Callie Morgan Burns and L.H. Yaden. She married Ira Jackson "Red" Cornett, son of the late Stella Alice Peters and George Blevins Cornett, on April 10, 1941. Mary and her...

Mrs. Madlyn Jones Phillips

Mrs. Madlyn Jones Phillips

Sep 14, 2016

Madlyn Jones Phillips, born March 4, 1929, passed away September 14, 2016 having attained the age of 87 years. She was a wonderful Christian lady, working and teaching in the Church since the age of 18. She was a member of the Mt. Victory Christian Church. Madlyn was the daughter of the late Pete and Versie Russell Jones. She was...

Charles T. "Charlie" Reed

Charles T. "Charlie" Reed

Sep 13, 2016

Mr. Charles Todd "Charlie" Reed, age 47, was born August 31, 1969 in Waukegan, IL and departed this life on September 13, 2016 at his residence. He is preceded in death by; one son, Benjamin; and his mother, Patricia Reed. Survivors include; four children, Caleb (and Samantha), Todd, Perry Kay, and Isabella; one grandchild, Scarlett; his father, Charles Tony (and...

Jacqulyn "Sissy" Carol Whitaker

Jacqulyn "Sissy" Carol Whitaker

Sep 12, 2016

Jacqulyn "Sissy" Carol Whitaker, age 76, of Jasper Bend, Burnside, KY. Passed away from this life on Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. Jacqulyn was born July 1, 1940 in Leslie County, daughter of the late William Vanover, Jr. and Bonnie Jean Hall Vanover. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Burnside Christian...

Donald Whitis

Donald Whitis

Sep 8, 2016

Donald Whitis, 73, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his residence. Don was born on September 24, 1942; son of the late Bobby and Beuna Poynter Whitis. He was the owner of Whitis Body Shop. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Cumberland and gardening. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife of...

Verla Mae Mize

Verla Mae Mize

Sep 2, 2016

Ms. Verla Mae Mize, 83, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. She was born on June 6, 1933; daughter of the late Elbert & Carlie Hines Alexander. She was a retired Beautician, and a member of East Somerset Baptist Church. Verla was a woman who loved her church, serving the Lord, and...

Carol Elaine Matthews

Carol Elaine Matthews

Aug 31, 2016

Carol Elaine Matthews, 75, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1941 in East Jordan, MI. She was a homemaker, and attended New Life Church of God. She was a former volunteer for Blue & Gold in Cameron, WV; an avid quilter, and enjoyed crocheting. She made...

Eugenia D. Taylor

Eugenia D. Taylor

Aug 26, 2016

Eugenia Dare Eure Taylor ended her life’s journey at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital on August 26, 2016. She was the wife of Alfred Raleigh Taylor. She was born on December 11, 1931 to her parents, Ruby Victoria Byrd Eure and Henry Lee Eure in Gates County, North Carolina, and the preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist Faith....

Geraldine Keith Hardwick

Geraldine Keith Hardwick

Aug 20, 2016

Geraldine Keith Ramsey Hardwick, age 85, was born June 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Brandy and Mattie Keith in Wayne Co., Kentucky and departed this life on Sat. Aug. 20, 2016 at Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset. She was a former Palm Beach employee and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She is survived by one...

Lloyd Wendell Meece

Lloyd Wendell Meece

Aug 16, 2016

Lloyd Wendell Meece, 74, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was born on September 19, 1941 in Somerset, Kentucky; son of the late Lloyd D. and Flora Dell Thompson Meece. He worked as a Commercial Printer for the Commonwealth Journal and was the Co-Owner of M&W Printing until he retired....

Mrs. Virginia Hamilton

Mrs. Virginia Hamilton

Aug 13, 2016

Virginia Davidson Hamilton, daughter of the late Joe and Margaret Girdler Davidson, was born June 13, 1920 and she departed this life on August 13, 2016 having attained the age of 96 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Lloyd Hamilton on December 29, 1940, he preceded her in death. Three children blessed this union; two sons, Eddie (and...

Jacqulyn "Sissy" Carol Whitaker

Jacqulyn "Sissy" Carol Whitaker

Aug 12, 2016

Jacqulyn "Sissy" Carol Whitaker, age 76, of Jasper Bend, Burnside, KY. Passed away from this life on Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. Jacqulyn was born July 1, 1940 in Leslie County, daughter of the late William Vanover, Jr. and Bonnie Jean Hall Vanover. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Burnside Christian...

Nelda Sue "Jean" Casada

Nelda Sue "Jean" Casada

Aug 11, 2016

Nelda Sue "Jean" Casada, 66, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Albany, Kentucky on April 25, 1950, daughter of the late James Alfred and Etta Oline Riddle Sidwell. She was a homemaker and adhered to the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, Chris Casada & (Mandy Henson) of...

Ruby J. Owens

Ruby J. Owens

Aug 6, 2016

Ruby J. Owens, 95, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born in Hale, Kentucky on October 26, 1920, daughter of the late Monroe and Mary Belle Haynes Stringer. She was a homemaker and a member of Duke Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul...

Neva J. Correll

Neva J. Correll

Aug 5, 2016

Neva J. Correll, 83, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 29, 1933 in Felmington, WV; daughter of the late Avon and Virigina Edmond Apperson. She graduated with high distinctions from the University of Kentucky with a Masters in Business Education. She worked in the 2010 U.S. Census, and volunteered...

Joseph Swearingen Morris

Joseph Swearingen Morris

Aug 4, 2016

Joe (Joseph Swearingen) Morris, formerly of Science Hill, passed away at his home in Lexington, Kentucky August 4, 2016. He was 76 years old. He was born August 17, 1939 to the late Roscoe & Ita Morris. Also preceding him in death are his sister, and brother-in-law, JoAnne and Denver Hislope. Survivors include; his wife, Joleen; daughter, Tammy & his...

Mr. Hilton Fowler

Mr. Hilton Fowler

Aug 4, 2016

Mr. Hilton Fowler, son of the late Alfonzo and Catherine Bonham Fowler, was born in Andalusia, Alabama on December 18, 1946 and he went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 04, 2016 having attained the age of 69 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Evelyn Newell Fowler. She survives. Other survivors include; one daughter, Annette...

Hubert Tarter

Hubert Tarter

Jul 31, 2016

Hubert D. Tarter, age 88, of the Neighborhood passed away from this life to his eternal home on July 31, 2016 at Jean Waddle Hospice Care in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born on December 23, 1927 at Norfleet, KY; the son of the late Oda M Tarter and Blanche Lee Clark Tarter. Hubert attended Nancy High School and was a...