Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mr. Billy Joe Rogers

Mr. Billy Joe Rogers

Aug 31, 2014

Mr. Billy Joe Rogers, age 72 of Nancy, KY passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at McCreary County Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on September 29, 1941 in Shepola, KY to the late Joe and Ruth Molen Rogers. Mr. Rogers worked at Robinson Milling Company and most recently at Shell Oil Company for Charlie Correll. He is survived...

Fayrene "Fay" Hargis

Fayrene "Fay" Hargis

Aug 31, 2014

Fayrene “Fay” Hargis entered this life on May 3, 1934 in Dykes, Kentucky. She passed away on August 31, 2014 in the presence of her family at the Jean Waddle Care Center at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Born to the late Gifford and Mary Sears Phelps, Fay enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working in her...

Mr. JT Speaks

Mr. JT Speaks

Aug 30, 2014

Mr. J. T. Speaks, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the age of 72. He was born June 4th, 1942 in Ano, KY to Oscar and Zella Hash Speaks. They both preceded him in death; also preceding him in death are three brothers; Arnold, Edwin, and Kenneth, and three sisters, Edith, Faye, and Mildred. On October 3rd, 1964...

Patrick C. McDermott

Patrick C. McDermott

Aug 17, 2014

Patrick Clement McDermott, Jr., 73, of Eubank, KY, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2014. Patrick passed peacefully at his home after a long hard battle with cancer. He was born April 4, 1941 in Louisville, KY to the late Patrick C. McDermott, SR. and Frances McDermott. Survivors include his wife; Rebecca, his...

Mr. Lowell E. "Bim" Huff

Mr. Lowell E. "Bim" Huff

Aug 17, 2014

Lowell E. "Bim", 47, beloved son of Dorothy (and David) Strahl and the late Lowell E. Huff, was called home to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, the 17th of August 2014. Lowell leaves behind the two loves of his life; Brittany Huff of Indianapolis, IN and Baylee Huff of Somerset, KY, as well as; one brother, Mike (and...

Mrs. Jeannie Hall

Mrs. Jeannie Hall

Aug 16, 2014

Jeannie Hall, age 73 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, August 16th, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Merial and Ruth Sowders Wilson. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, David Hall and one son, Benjamin (and Robin) Hall; two sisters, Cathy Shepherd, and Myrna (and Hollis) Dalton; two nephews, David and Michael Shepherd,...

Cecil Larkins

Cecil Larkins

Aug 16, 2014

Cecil Larkins, son of the late Marian and Belle Thompson Larkins, was born on February 2, 1925 in Boyd County, KY, and he departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Danville, KY. Survivors include; one son, Ronald Lee Larkins and his wife Martha; two daughters, Connie Sue Moore and her husband Jimmy and Brenda Kaye Rose, six grandchildren...

Helen Phelps Webb

Helen Phelps Webb

Aug 16, 2014

Helen Phelps Webb, age 88, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2014. She was born in the Norwood community of Pulaski County on September 28, 1925 to William Estel & Oda Morris Phelps, one of a family of nine. She was united in marriage to Mr. Edward B. Webb on February 9th, 1944 as he was preparing...

Dorothy "Dotty" Cranfill

Dorothy "Dotty" Cranfill

Aug 15, 2014

Dorothy (Dotty) Laverne Rothan Cranfill, 91, died very peacefully at home on August 15, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family, near and far. She was born September 18, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Martin and Anna Catherine Waldhause Rothan. Widow of the late John C. Cranfill, Dotty grew up in Lexington, KY and was a member...

Barbara Louise Reese

Barbara Louise Reese

Aug 12, 2014

Barbara Louise Reese, 86, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born in Syracuse, New York on March 20, 1928, daughter of the late David and Helen Masters. Barbara loved to laugh! She brought a smile to everyone she met. She loved to sing and dance and was a...

Ollie Overbay

Ollie Overbay

Aug 11, 2014

Ollie L. Overbay, age 69, of Somerset, KY passed away on Monday August 11, 2014 in Somerset, KY. She is the daughter of the late Elijah and Iva Turner Overbay. Survivors include; one daughter, Tammy (and Beaver) Corder of Science Hill, KY; two sons, Scotty (and Wendy) Goff of Nancy, KY and Randy (and Jill) Goff of Somerset, KY; four...

Mildred F. Wallace

Mildred F. Wallace

Aug 10, 2014

Mildred F. Wallace, age 78 of Science Hill passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born on January 25, 1936 in Somerset, daughter of the late John A. West and Ollie Calhoun West. She was a homemaker and attended Beech Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include a son; Jack Wallace (Christina Bowling) of Science Hill, grandchildren;...

Betty Marie (Jones) Burnett

Betty Marie (Jones) Burnett

Aug 9, 2014

Mrs. Betty Marie Jones Burnett , age 84, daughter of the late Bill Nevil and Charlotte (Meadows) Jones was born on July 23, 1930 in Wayne County, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab. Other than her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband; Otto Verlin Burnett, a brother;...

Shelby Lane Smith

Shelby Lane Smith

Aug 8, 2014

Shelby Lane Smith was born to Christopher and Robin Smith on Nov 9, 1994. Shelby departed this life on August 8, 2014 and is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. He was a little blessing from day one. His infectious smile and loving eyes captivated and inspired everyone who has had the privilege to meet him....

Mrs. Hazel Moore

Mrs. Hazel Moore

Aug 3, 2014

Hazel Christine Moore, 99, of Somerset, KY passed away on Sunday, August 03, 2014 surrounded by her family at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on April 13, 1915 in McCreary County, KY the daughter of the late Irvin and Mattie Stephens. As a Christian, she was of the Baptist faith and on many occasions made mention she was...

Joyce Dean Hargis

Joyce Dean Hargis

Jul 29, 2014

Mrs. Joyce Dean Hargis, 75, of Somerset passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1938 at Dykes, Kentucky, daughter of Nellie Meece and the late Virgil Meece. She was a retired Roses Department Store employee. She married the love of her life Orville Hargis on September 27, 1958, he preceded her in...

Mr. Billy Gene Baker

Mr. Billy Gene Baker

Jul 28, 2014

Billy Gene Baker, who never lost his positive attitude or sense of humor, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 69. For Billy, the greatest times were spent looking at all the show cars parked downtown during Somernites Cruise, and showing off his own entries. Donning a Panama hat with a feather tucked...

Mrs. Clara Cox

Mrs. Clara Cox

Jul 22, 2014

Mrs. Clara Cox, daughter of the late Marshall and Nora Roberts Keith, was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on July 18, 1950 and she departed this life on July 22, 2014 having attained the age of 64 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Russell Cox on December 10, 1968 in Pickett County, Tennessee, he survives. Other survivors include;...

Margaret Louise Cook

Margaret Louise Cook

Jul 10, 2014

Mrs. Margaret Louise (Williamson) Cook, age 58, was born in Sloans Valley on September 12, 1955 to Carl and Maudie (Dobbs) Williamson. She was the youngest daughter of 12 children. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, five brothers; Lee Edward, Harold, Tom, James Everett, Linden G. Williamson, her husband; David Edward Cook, two nieces; Kimmy Williamson...

Lowell T. Vaught

Lowell T. Vaught

Jul 10, 2014

Mr. Lowell T. Vaught age 83 of Science Hill, Kentucky son of the late Ben and Aliza Fannie (Allen) Vaught was born on June 6, 1931 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. He was united in marriage on September 23, 1950 to his...