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Somerset Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area
Leah Baker
Oct 8, 2025
On Oct. 8, 2025, Leah Marie Baker passed away at her home in Lexington, Ky. She was 53.
Born March. 5, 1972, in Pontiac, Mich., Leah was the daughter of the late Billy and Linda Baker. She worked as a radiology department manager at Lexington Clinic and, later, as a hair stylist for Lexington's senior population.
Leah always celebrated a richly colorful...
Dorothy Gilliam
Oct 8, 2025
Dorothy Bates Gilliam, age 98, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation in Somerset, KY.
She was born September 16, 1927 to the late William & Olga (Placke) Bates in Grundy, KY. Dorothy loved her collection of butterflies and angels.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Lee and Anita Lee Williams; three grandchildren, Rodney & (Shellby)...
Patricia Jozwiakowski
Oct 2, 2025
Patricia Sue Jozwiakowski, 84, of Burnside, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at her residence.
She was born in Aracoma, WV on October 25, 1940; daughter of the late Samuel Lee & Carroll Grace (Burke) Ross. She was a talented artist and the author of several published books available on Amazon. A longtime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, she generously...
Joyce Cox
Sep 28, 2025
Joyce Sue Lawson Cox, 91, of Somerset, Kentucky passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Whitley Co., Kentucky on February 15, 1934; daughter of the late Laford and Carrie (Rains) Lawson. She worked as a medical technician and earned an Associate's degree from Cumberland College. She was...
Gregory Silver
Sep 27, 2025
Gregory Jon Robert Silver was born on May 31, 1971, in Bloomington, Illinois. When the attending physician told his mother she had given birth to a boy, she exclaimed, "Oh, it's a boy, it's a boy. I wanted a boy." Since Greg had an older sister, Julie, who was 6 years his senior, waiting for his arrival, she decided one...
Peggy Drummond
Sep 25, 2025
Peggy Jeannine Drummond, 54, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on February 3, 1971, in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of Crystal (Wilson) Lee. She graduated from Somerset High School and was a devoted member of Pitman Creek Baptist Church.
She attended Just Family Adult Daycare, where she found joy in the...
Fruquan Goins
Sep 23, 2025
With hearts full of love, we honor the life of Fruquan Vincent Goins, who transitioned on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 44. Though we grieve deeply, we choose to celebrate the joy, laughter, and light he brought into this world.
Born on August 14th, in New York, Kwan grew into a man who touched lives everywhere he went....
Michael Alan Brumback
Sep 23, 2025
Michael Alan Brumback, 68, of Port Orange, Florida, entered into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on September 23, 2025. Michael lived a life marked by faith, humility, and a deep love for both his family and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife Debra Brumback. Together they have shared nearly 48 years of love,...
Ruth Wright
Sep 23, 2025
Ruth Wright, 93, Sebring, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2025.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Goodwater Cemetery , 9865 KY - 1675, Somerset, Kentucky, with Father Ben Horn officiating.
She will be laid to rest following the service.
Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Juanita Garner
Sep 21, 2025
Juanita Ilene Garner (nee Kelso) was born on September 10, 1927 in Whittemore, Iowa. She passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 98. Nita was the youngest child of Amelia "Mollie" Behrends and James "Jim" Kelso.
Nita grew up on the family farm in Whittemore. She graduated from Whittemore Academy at the age of 16 and moved to...
Sue Janet Moore
Sep 18, 2025
Sue Janet Moore, daughter of the late Jesse Everett and Ruby Ella Price Burdine, was born in the Dahl Community of Pulaski County on January 27, 1941 and she departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2025 having attained the age of 84 years.
Survivors include: three sons, Randall (and Jacqueline) Campbell, Eric Campbell and Fred Bell (and Melissa Adams): two...
James Burdine
Sep 17, 2025
James (Lehman) Burdine, son of the late James Ed and Essie Burdine of Line Creek, Kentucky, was born on April 28, 1940, and departed this life on September 17, 2025, after a long battle with cancer and other illnesses.
Lehman worked at Ikerd & Bandy Coal Company for twenty-seven years, serving as a foreman for many of those years....
Lois Lambdin
Sep 16, 2025
Lois Jean Lambdin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. Born on August 15, 1951, Lois lived a life defined by unwavering dedication to caring for others, whether family, friends, or the many customers she served throughout her years in retail. Lois was especially known for her work with...
Robert Kinney
Sep 12, 2025
Robert Kinney, age 46, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 28, 1978. Robert proudly served his country as Military Police and as a specialist in The United States Army. He was among the first troops sent to Afghanistan after 9/11 and was a veteran of The War in...
Marie Renfro
Sep 10, 2025
Marie Neal Renfro, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. She was born on July 4, 1926 to Fred and Tempa Neal in Funston, Kentucky.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; four daughters, Valeria Jean Renfro, Carol Knowles, Susan Collins, and Sharon Burnett; five brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include Catherine Bayer (Milton); special love and...
James Johnson
Sep 10, 2025
James (Jim) William Johnson, 60, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1965 to the late Sarah Jane Prather (Posey) and Gary Dewayne Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Arthur and Esma Prather.
He is survived by his loving wife, Robin Johnson, stepchildren Nicole Cook (Ross) Holly Rock...
Brenda Roaden
Sep 9, 2025
Brenda Bryant Roaden, 85, of Somerset, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Brenda was born on August 23, 1940 in Burnside, Kentucky to Carl and Mary Walden Bryant. She grew up in Burnside where she was a member of the Girl Scouts of America and Attended Burnside School. She...
Russell Hargis
Sep 8, 2025
Russell Hargis, 86, of the Dykes Community, passed away on September 8, 2025, at Somerset Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his family.
Russell was born to Barney and Myrtle (Phelps) Hargis on October 24, 1938. He was married to Betty (Mounce) Hargis who preceded him in death. They have two daughters: Sylvia (Jerry) Whitaker and Tammy (Tracy) Farmer. They have three grandchildren: Jessica...
Sandra Calder
Sep 2, 2025
Sandra Ella "Sandy" Calder, 82, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her residence.
Sandy was born in Somerset, on January 25, 1943 to the late Eva Stellene Edwards and Dault M. Hale. Sandy married Charles V. Calder on July 2, 1960, he preceded her in death on March 28, 2023. Sandy was of the baptist faith.
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Rita Ikerd
Aug 30, 2025
Mrs. Rita Bandy Ikerd, age 94 of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, August 30, 2025 to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior.
She was Born in Newton, North Carolina on March 1, 1931 the daughter of William and Leola Bandy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Bobby C. Ikerd, her parents, as...
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