Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Ima D. Walker

Ima D. Walker

Dec 8, 2015

Mrs. Ima Denham Walker, daughter of the late Elmer Cain and Delmer Harrison Denham, was born in the Elihue Community of Pulaski County, Kentucky on Sunday, October 28, 1934 and she departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 having attained the age of 81 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. William R. Walker. He preceded her in...

Ray Roberts

Ray Roberts

Dec 6, 2015

Ray S. Roberts, 80 of Nancy, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his home. Ray was born in Faubush, Kentucky on December 9, 1934 to the late Arthur and Alma Weddle Roberts. He was retired from the Robinson Milling Company and was a farmer. He was a faithful member of Sardis Methodist Church where he served...

Lena Neikirk

Lena Neikirk

Dec 6, 2015

Lena Pearl Neikirk, 94, daughter of the late Grover and Lula Pearl Neikirk passed away in Danville on December 6, 2015. She was born on August 12, 1921 in the Possum Trot area of Pulaski County. She graduated from Somerset High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She later received an Associate Degree from Jefferson...

Louise Toots Ferrell Combest

Louise Toots Ferrell Combest

Nov 28, 2015

Louise "Toots" Ferrell Combest passed from this world on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Born in the Barrier Community of Wayne County, Kentucky on October 8, 1919. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Miles Ferrell and Clova Sarah Barrier Ferrell, three brothers and one sister, all born and lived in Wayne County, Kentucky. Her husband, Marvin Edwin Combest,...

Daulta Lou Bryant

Daulta Lou Bryant

Nov 28, 2015

Mrs. Daulta Lou Bryant, age 76 of Eubank, Kentucky daughter of the late Dault and Stellene (Edwards) Hale was born on May 25, 1939 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her residence in the presence of her family. Mrs. Bryant is survived by one son Martin (and Sherry) Bryant of Alabama, 4 daughters...

Christine Simpson

Christine Simpson

Nov 28, 2015

Mrs. Christine Simpson, daughter of the late Neil and Alma Estep Stogsdill, was born at Shopville, Kentucky on June 21, 1922 and she departed this life on Saturday, November 28, 2015 having attained the age of 93 years. She is survived by; one son, Edward L. Snell and his wife Carolyn of Elgin, South Carolina, two grandchildren, Dr. Chriscelyn (and...

Helen Davis

Helen Davis

Nov 27, 2015

Helen B. Davis, 74, of Burnside, Kentucky was born on April 26, 1941, daughter of the late Willie Everett & Flonnie Wilson Branscum; and the late Margaret Branscum. She was a cook in the Pulaski Co. School System for many years, she loved quilting, sewing, her flower garden, reading her bible, and baking. She is survived by four sons, Jeffrey...

G.B Starnes

G.B Starnes

Nov 25, 2015

Mr. G.B. Starnes, age 79 of Somerset, KY passed away at 6:00 p.m. surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. G.B. was born July 7, 1936 in Garrard County, KY to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (McKinney) Starnes. He married Betty Dollins Starnes in Lexington, KY on December...

Robin Wilson

Robin Wilson

Nov 23, 2015

Robin Wilson, 58 of Somerset, KY passed away Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at home with her family and friends by her side. Robin was born on September 19, 1957 to the late John and Maedell Whitlock. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Her faith in Christ was as beautiful as her voice,...

John Bloemer

John Bloemer

Nov 21, 2015

Our loving “Sweetie” John Joseph Bloemer, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2015 at The Baptist Convalescent Home in Newport, KY. He was 92 years old. John was born and raised in Covington, KY. Sweetie proudly served in WWII in the United States Army Air Corps Division where he was stationed in London, England. He was also a lifetime member...

Jessie Dalton

Jessie Dalton

Nov 20, 2015

Mrs. Jessie Ovaline (Yahnig) Dalton, daughter of the late Joe R. and Clara M. (Simpson) Yahnig, was born on March 3, 1925 in Somerset, Ky. She departed this life at Providence Retirement Home, New Albany, IN on November 20, 2015. Until recently, she was still living on her own at the age of 90 years. She was united in marriage...

David Lee Hargis

David Lee Hargis

Nov 13, 2015

Mr. David Lee Hargis, age 62 of Somerset, Kentucky son of Wilene Whitis Hargis and the late Eugene Hargis was born on August 13, 1953 in Somerset and departed this life on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal grandparents; Noah and Mary Mae Hargis, and...

Diana Louise Beasley - Hamby

Diana Louise Beasley - Hamby

Oct 29, 2015

Diana Louise Beasley - Hamby departed this life on October 29, 2015 at her home in Somerset, KY. Diana was born on July 24, 1946 in Somerset, Ky., daughter of the late Louise Beasley and Herbert “Perk” Beasley ( and Jean) Beasley. She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Deana and Kenneth Hampton, Christopher and Nannette Coleman,...

Janet Decker

Janet Decker

Oct 27, 2015

Janet Decker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Janet was a long-time resident of Somerset but most recently resided in Roswell, GA. She was married for 43 years to Andy Decker and they jointly ran Decker Drug Store formerly located on the Somerset city square. Later, Janet also worked alongside her brother-in-law Gene Hurt at Farm Bureau Insurance...

Betty Hargis

Betty Hargis

Oct 26, 2015

Betty Berniece Hargis, age 75 of the White Lily Community departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2015 with her husband by her side. Betty was born to the late Howard C. and Edna Mounce. She was a faithful member of White Lily Baptist Church. She retired from Palm Beach Co. She loved to...

Mr. Greg Lee Denham

Mr. Greg Lee Denham

Oct 22, 2015

Greg Lee Denham was born in Pulaski Co., KY on March 27, 1974 and he departed this life on Thursday, October 22, 2015. He is the son of Stanley Denham of Somerset, KY and Joyce Jewell of Somerset, KY they both survive. Other survivors include; one son, Greg Denham of Somerset, KY, one brother, Michael Franklin (and Jessica Wilson) of...

Mr. Everett Coy Lovins

Mr. Everett Coy Lovins

Oct 19, 2015

Everett Coy Lovins, son of the late Harvey and Alvie Mink Lovins, was born September 1, 1932 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Monday, October 19, 2015 at his residence having attained the age of 83 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mildred Juanita Hinkle Lovins on March 13, 1953, she survives. Other survivors include;...

Lloyd Hamilton

Lloyd Hamilton

Oct 16, 2015

Lloyd Hamilton, 96, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Somerwoods Nursing & Rehab. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on February 13, 1919, son of the late Sam and Golda Nunley Hamilton. He was a farmer and an avid grouse hunter. He worked locally and all over the state in livestock yards and Peoples Tobacco Warehouse....

Fairzina (Horn) Jones

Fairzina (Horn) Jones

Oct 15, 2015

Mrs. Fairzina Horn (Mary) Jones passed from this life and was freed from all earthly pain and sorrow on Thursday morning, October, 15, 2015, with family and Hospice by her side. Born March 15, 1929, to the late Alfred Horn and Susan Fairzina Blevins Horn in Richmond, Kentucky, she was the middle of eleven children. She is survived by one...

Mrs. Ruth Wallace

Mrs. Ruth Wallace

Oct 9, 2015

Mrs. Ruth Wallace of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away October 9, 2015 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. She was 102. Mrs. Wallace, born July 3, 1913, to Gale and Zella Helton of Sloans Valley, Kentucky, was a loving wife and mother. She was a faithful Christian, always active in church and service to the Lord and was a charter member...