Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Bernice Aker

Bernice Aker

Dec 15, 2014

Bernice Aker, age 80, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 15th, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. Bernice was born on May 27th, 1934 in Somerset to the late Lloyd Randall and Alma (Eaton) Randall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Aker. Surviving to cherish her memory are...

Sylvia Haynes McDowell

Sylvia Haynes McDowell

Dec 8, 2014

Mrs. Sylvia Haynes McDowell, 75, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Abbotts Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, NC. Sylvia was born on April 10, 1939 in Alpine, Kentucky to the late Cheerful & Ruby Hoff Haynes. She was a member of Broadbay Hills Baptist Church and was retired from McDonalds after 39 years of...

Mr. Robert Hyden

Mr. Robert Hyden

Dec 5, 2014

Mr. Robert Hyden, born October 05, 1928 passed away at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 86. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dora Hyden, and his wife Bernice Abbott Hyden. Survivors include; three daughters, Betty Jones (and Gene Kennedy), Jo Hyden, and Roberta (and Roger) Gilbert; five grandchildren, Kendra (and Jason) Baker, Robbie...

William Walter Colyer

William Walter Colyer

Dec 4, 2014

Mr. William Walter Colyer, age 90, of Somerset passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab. He was born in the Alcalde community on July 16, 1924 to the late Neal and Rosie Mounce Colyer. He married Thelma Bradley Colyer on January 31, 1953, she survives. He enlisted with the Army on May 21, 1943 and served...

Janet M. Minton

Janet M. Minton

Dec 3, 2014

Janet M. Minton, age 84, was born in Hillsboro, Ohio on April 20th, 1930 and passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lowell and Doris Lyon Starr, one brothers; Edward Lyon Starr and her husband, Robert "Bob" Minton. She is survived by one son; Michael Minton of San...

Allene Shearer Ramsey

Allene Shearer Ramsey

Dec 3, 2014

Allene Shearer Ramsey died December 3, 2014 in Danville, Kentucky. A native of Wayne County, Allene was born in Bethesda, Kentucky on September 22, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Allen and LaDonna Shearer. She was the widow of Barton L. Ramsey, Jr. a Somerset physician. Mrs. Ramsey lived In Somerset for 64 years, she was a member...

Zachary Aiden Comstock

Zachary Aiden Comstock

Dec 2, 2014

Zachary Aiden Comstock, age 19 days, son of Jennifer Comstock was born on November 13th, 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. Zachary is survived by his Mother; Jennifer Comstock, Grandmother; Sheilah Comstock, a Sister; Jaylynn Lou Thompson, three Aunts; Rebecca (Christopher) Southerland of Irvine, Brandie Meece of Ashland, Jennifer Price,...

Deanna Judy Quinton

Deanna Judy Quinton

Nov 27, 2014

Deanna Judy Quinton, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, 27 November 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, James William Lee Glover and Rosa Thelma Newberry Glover, her sister, Voleda Carol Glover Ping, and her husband, James Robert Quinton. She is survived by three sons, Joseph David and Mitzi Dawn Quinton, Rodney Scott Quinton,...

Anna F. (Peel) Roy

Anna F. (Peel) Roy

Nov 24, 2014

Mrs. Anna F. (Peel) Roy, age 88, daughter of the late John and Delora (Hiatt) Peel was born on June 23, 1926 in Richmond, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Anna was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Eugene “Gene” Roy on July 14, 1951, he preceded her in death. She...

John Huntsberger

John Huntsberger

Nov 24, 2014

John Huntsberger, son of the late Robert and Dora (Mullins) Huntsberger, was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 16th, 1949 and departed this life on Monday, November 24th, 2014 having attained the age of 65 years. Survivors include; one son, Michael Huntsberger (Stanford); and two grandchildren, Devon Huntsberger and Delilah Garrett. Other survivors include 3 brothers; Mark Stringer (Somerset), Robert...

Mr. Evan Ray Tindle

Mr. Evan Ray Tindle

Nov 22, 2014

Evan Ray Tindle passed away on Saturday November 22, 2014 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Evan was born April 24, 1930 to the late Lloyd David & Ruthie Ellen Anderson Tindle in Stonewall, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Faye Irby Tindle. He...

Frances A. Kerr

Frances A. Kerr

Nov 19, 2014

Mrs. Frances Kerr, daughter of the late George and Maude Price Gill, was born in the Wilburn Community of Pulaski County, KY on December 29, 1924 and she departed this life at her residence Wednesday, November 19, 2014 having attained the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. James Melton Kerr on April 19, 1947, he...

Mr. Robert C. Baker, II

Mr. Robert C. Baker, II

Nov 19, 2014

Mr. Robert C. Baker, Jr., son of the late Robert C. Baker Senior and Gladys Hillditch Agnew Baker, was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 31, 1939 and he departed this life at his residence on November 19, 2014 having attained the age of 75 years. Survivors include one son, Robert C. Baker III and his wife Sandy Marie Baker....

Margaret Kathleen King

Margaret Kathleen King

Nov 19, 2014

Margaret Kathleen King, 55, of Ferguson, Kentucky, went to rejoice with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Somerset, Ky., on August 27, 1959. Margaret was the daughter of late Homer Edward (Edd) Gallagher and the late Maggie Lou Gallagher. She was appointed Executive Committee member...

Mrs. Garnet Mae Stewart Flynn

Mrs. Garnet Mae Stewart Flynn

Nov 17, 2014

Mrs. Garnet Mae Stewart Flynn, daughter of the late Paul and Agnes Stewart, was born in Attica, Indiana October 4, 1922 and she departed this life Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Ephriam McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville, Kentucky having attained the age of 92 years. She was untied in marriage to Mr. Leland Hershell Flynn on February 10, 1940...

Mr. James F. "Jim" Vaught

Mr. James F. "Jim" Vaught

Nov 11, 2014

James F. "Jim" Vaught, age 88, passed away on the 11th day of November 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born July 25, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and was the fifth child of the late Maurice O. and Lessie J. Phelps Vaught. He attended the Camp Ground Grade School, Eubank High School, and the University of Kentucky. He was...

Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Smith

Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Smith

Nov 9, 2014

Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Smith, son of the late L. N. and Euna Smith, was born in Eubank, Kentucky on June 24, 1941 and he departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2014 having attained the age of 73 years. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mrs. Sandy Poynter on June 3, 1967, she survives....

Mrs. Lois L. Gosser

Mrs. Lois L. Gosser

Nov 1, 2014

Mrs. Lois L Gosser, age 71, daughter of the late Lewis and Sophia (Pennycuff) Rigney was born on October 29, 1943 in Monticello, Kentucky and passed away on Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was united in marriage to Mr. James Gosser, he preceded her in death, she is also preceded in death by her parents,...

Mr. Robert Eugene "Gene" Meece

Mr. Robert Eugene "Gene" Meece

Oct 30, 2014

Mr. Robert Gene Meece, age 88 of Somerset, KY passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1926 in Colo, KY, son of the late Edgar and Amanda Mayfield Meece. He retired from Midstate. Gene loved to go fishing and hunting. He is survived by; his wife, Ruby Christine Meece; two...

Mr. Bobby L. Phelps

Mr. Bobby L. Phelps

Oct 28, 2014

Mr. Bobby L. Phelps, son of the late Floyd L. and Cloyda Marine "Rena" Phelps, was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on January 24, 1947 and he departed this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 having attained the age of 67 years. He is survived by; one sister, Linda (and Oren) Barnhill and a host of other relatives who mourn...