Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Mrs. Ernestine McCartt

Mrs. Ernestine McCartt

Jun 5, 2013

Mrs. Ernestine McCartt, daughter of the late Ernest and Zelma Brown Jones, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 21, 1930 and she departed this life on June 5, 2013 having attained the age of 83 years. She was united in marriage for more than 60 years to Mr. Doc McCartt. He survives. Other survivors include a host of Nephews,...

Shirley M. Webster

Shirley M. Webster

Jun 3, 2013

Shirley M. Webster, daughter of the late D. and Edith Van Arkel, was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1929 and she departed this life on June 3, 2013 in Franklin, Ohio having attained the age of 84 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. William H. Webster, he survives. Other survivors include; one son, Daniel (and Patti)...

Nancy Sutton Weaver

Nancy Sutton Weaver

May 30, 2013

Mrs. Nancy Weaver, daughter of the late Fred B. and Flora Ellen Price Sutton, was born in the Bobtown Community of Pulaski County, Ky on September 18, 1934 and she departed this life at her residence on May 30, 2013 having attained the age of 79 years. She was untied in marriage to Mr. Jesse H. Weaver, he preceded her...

Joyce Black

Joyce Black

May 27, 2013

Mrs. Joyce Black, age 59, of Kidder, Kentucky daughter of the late Marie (Brown) and Carl Bolen was born on April 26, 1954 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Madison Health & Rehab in Richmond, Kentucky. Other than her parents Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her husband; Howard Black. Joyce...

John Robert Neikirk

John Robert Neikirk

May 27, 2013

 John Robert Neikirk, "Bob", son of the late G.P. and Lula Pearl Neikirk, was born August 30, 1933, and died May 27, 2013. After a brief illness with loved ones near, Bob departed this life Sunday evening from his home on North Main Street in Somerset. He was born in the Possum Trot area of Pulaski County. Raised on a...

Mrs. Stella "Jane" McKinney

Mrs. Stella "Jane" McKinney

May 25, 2013

Stella "Jane" McKinney, daughter of the late Ray and Sabra Smith Marcum, was born on Wednesday, September 25, 1929, in Dayton, Ohio and she departed this life in Somerset, Kentucky on Saturday, May 25, 2013 having attained the age of 83 Years and 8 months of age. She was united in marriage to Mr. Eldon McKinney on January 3, 1948...

Mrs. LaDonna Gilliland

Mrs. LaDonna Gilliland

May 23, 2013

Mrs. LaDonna M. Gilliland, daughter of the late Loyd and Pauline Marie Young Bridges, was born in Hereford, Texas on March 7, 1957 and she departed this life in the presence of her family at her residence on May 23, 2013 having attained the age of 56 years 2 months and 16 days. She was united in marriage to Mr....

Larry M. Haynes

Larry M. Haynes

May 23, 2013

Mr. Larry Haynes, son of the late Fayette and Ruby Helton Haynes, was born March 31, 1940 and he departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 73 years, 1 month and 23 days. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Emma Haynes. Other survivors include; five daughters, Sherry Burkett,...

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...