Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Ina Lucille Mason Halcomb

Ina Lucille Mason Halcomb

May 17, 2013

Ina Lucille Mason Halcomb, 86, of Somerset passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at her home. A native of Rockcastle County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Rueben and Jannie Baker Mason, two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband of 68 years: Floyd Halcomb, son: Robin F. (and Sarah) Halcomb of Albany, daughter:...

Willard Lee Phelps

Willard Lee Phelps

May 4, 2013

Mr. Willard Lee Phelps, son of the late Robert Earl and Cleam Adams Phelps, was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on July 20, 1938, and departed this life on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 having attained the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife; Doris J. Miller Phelps, whom he married on June 14th, 1969. He was the...

Marjorie Boone

Marjorie Boone

Apr 30, 2013

Marjorie Boone, age 89, of Ferguson, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was born August 26, 1923 in Ferguson, KY, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mae Doolin Sexton. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by; one brother, Charles Sexton; one sister-in-law, Nell Sexton; three sisters, Stella Marie Holloway, Roberta Newell, and...

Glen Daws

Glen Daws

Apr 26, 2013

Mr. Glen Daws went to his heavenly home Friday April 26, 2013 having attained the age of 85 years, he was born September 3,1927 at Trimble, KY the son of the late James Wiley and Pearlie Scrimager Daws. Glen is Survived by his loving wife of 62 years June Cunnagin Daws other survivors include one son Michael and Gayle Daws...

Donald Howard Black

Donald Howard Black

Apr 22, 2013

Mr. Donald Howard Black, son of the late Haynes and Vertie Godsey Black, was born at Frazier, Kentucky on January 25, 1947 and he departed this life suddenly at his residence on Monday, April 22, 2013 having attained the age of 66 years. He was united in marriage to Joyce Bolen Black, she survives. Other survivors include; four children, Wayne...

Eyvind Burkett

Eyvind Burkett

Apr 20, 2013

Mr. Eyvind Burkett, age 88 of Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Henry and Lillie (Bland) Burkett was born on October 18, 1924 and departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Other than his parents Mr. Burkett was preceded in death by his loving wife Lillian Burkett, brother: Jerry Burkett, 4 sisters: Imogene...

Jacqueline Thompson

Jacqueline Thompson

Apr 19, 2013

Jacqueline “Jackie” Thompson, age 79, of Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Marshall and Eula (Herrin) Jackson was born on April 3, 1934 in Sugar Hill, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Other than her parents Jackie was preceded in death by her grandparents; William Robert...

Mrs. Arnetta Beulah Norman

Mrs. Arnetta Beulah Norman

Apr 13, 2013

Arnetta Beulah Painter Norman passed away on April 13, 2013. She was born July 13, 1938 to Owen and Ellen Painter of Sissonville, West Virginia. She was united in marriage to Mr. Leon Norman on December 11, 1959. Three children blessed this union; Melinda (and Robert) Messenger of Wasilla, Alaska, Douglas Norman and his girlfriend Paula of Labelle, Florida and...

Ms. Evelyn Carol Renfro Knowles

Ms. Evelyn Carol Renfro Knowles

Apr 10, 2013

Ms. Carol Renfro Knowles, 65, of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of McCreary County, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at her residence in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born on January 4, 1948 in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the daughter of Marie Neal Renfro, and the late George Vestal Renfro. She was a United States Navy Veteran and she enjoyed working...

Jermiah Robert Meece

Jermiah Robert Meece

Mar 31, 2013

Jermiah Robert Meece, son of the late Arthur and Mary Mayfield Meece, was born on Wednesday December 3, 1924 at White Lily, Kentucky, and he departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 88 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Odena Ping, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Jerry...

Lillie Shaw

Lillie Shaw

Mar 22, 2013

Mrs. Lillie (Chumbley) Wilson Shaw , age 91, daughter of the late Cassie (Stevens) and Cornelious Chumbley was born on October 1, 1921 in Russell County, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. She was a homemaker and foster parent for many years and was a member...

Roxie May Lyons

Roxie May Lyons

Mar 15, 2013

Roxie May Lyons, age 88, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on March 15, 2013 at her daughters residence. She was born on May 26, 1924 in Nancy, Kentucky, the daughter of the Late William Walker and Julie Burkett Bland. She was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Lyons, he preceded her in death. Other than her parents and husband, she...

Elizabeth Ann Meece

Elizabeth Ann Meece

Mar 13, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Meece, daughter of the late James Wilburn and Oda Mae Calhoun Meece was born at Hargis, Kentucky on Friday, July 9, 1926 and she went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 having attained the age of 86 years. Survivors include her twin sister; Clara Ann Meece; another sister, Louise (and Ray) Hall;...

Mrs. Mary Jane Phelps

Mrs. Mary Jane Phelps

Mar 5, 2013

Mary Jane Phelps, age 92, went to be with her Lord March 5, 2013. She was born January 5, 1921 to the late Elmer F. and Myrtle Mayfield Sears. She was married to Gilmore Phelps on February 14, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1987. She was a faithful and supporting member of Calvary Baptist Church...

Ann Judith Phillippi

Ann Judith Phillippi

Feb 28, 2013

Ann Judith Cecelia Brennan Phillippi age 68 of Somerset, KY was born April 18, 1944 in Kamloops B.C. Canada the daughter of the late William and Mary Martha Yvonne McMillan Brennan and she departed this life on February 28, 2013 in Louisville KY. She was united in marriage to Mr. Parker Dewayne Phillippi he survives, other survivors include two children:...

Charles Robert "Charlie Bob" Bowen

Charles Robert "Charlie Bob" Bowen

Feb 28, 2013

Charles Robert "Charlie Bob" Bowen, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Somerset. He was born on May 10, 1929 in Somerset, Kentucky to Oscar Bowen and Dorothy K. Smith Bowen. He was preceded in death by his wife: Margaret Ann (Brown) Bowen of 57 years, His father, mother and step father...

Irene Sexton

Irene Sexton

Feb 27, 2013

Irene Sexton , age 87 daughter of the late Parlen W. and Sarah Noe Wyrick was born on January 22, 1926 in Knoxville TN. and departed this life on February 27,2013 in Somerset, KY. She was united in marriage to Mr. Pat Sexton who proceeded her in death . Mrs. Sexton is survived by a half brother Duchess Miller of...

Marie Cromer

Marie Cromer

Feb 26, 2013

Mrs. Marie Cromer, daughter of the late Charlie and Dollie French Doan, was born at Luner, Kentucky on Sunday, April 23, 1922 and she departed this life in the presence of her family on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 having attained the age of 90 years. On February 9, 1938, she was united in marriage to Mr. James Robert (Bob) Cromer,...

Mrs. Verna Christine Chumbley

Mrs. Verna Christine Chumbley

Feb 26, 2013

Mrs. Verna Christine (Hansford) Chumbley, age 86 of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She was born on July 23, 1926, daughter of the late Charlie and Cloa Sears Hansford. She was united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Lee Chumbley, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; one brother, J.W. (and Rheagenia) Hansford; her children, Jimmy...

Mrs. Ruth Wright

Mrs. Ruth Wright

Feb 24, 2013

Mrs. Ruth Wright, of Mt. Victory, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Willie Wilson Hodge, was born at Canmer in Hart County, Kentucky on December 26, 1939 and she departed this life in the presence of her family on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in Somerset, Kentucky, having attained the age of 73 years. On September 19, 1964...