Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Deloris Ann Leonard McReynolds

Deloris Ann Leonard McReynolds

Jan 24, 2013

Deloris Ann Leonard McReynolds, age 74 went to be with the Lord, Thursday January 24, 2013 at her home in the presence of her family. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky August 30, 1938. She was the daughter of Joe Sullins Leonard and Dimcy Massey Leonard, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by...

Margaret Ann Griffith

Margaret Ann Griffith

Jan 24, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Ann (Cassidy) Griffith, age 66 of Nancy, Kentucky daughter of the late Adam Cassidy and Doris (Godsey) Cundiff was born in Somerset on January 8, 1947 and departed this life on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Oak Tree Baptist Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Mrs. Griffith is survived by one son: Jeffrey Dykes of Nancy, Kentucky, one brother:...

Jean Moore Prather

Jean Moore Prather

Jan 21, 2013

Jean Moore Prather, 92, died at home on January 21, 2013. Marie Jeanette (Jean) Moore Prather was born April 27, 1920, in Dunbar, West Virginia, the daughter of Albert K. Moore and Anna Cooper Moore. She was predeceased by her husband, John G. Prather, Sr., and by her younger son, Jerome Prather. She is survived by her son, John G....

Haskel Brake

Haskel Brake

Jan 20, 2013

.Mr. Haskel Brake, son of the late Porter Brake, Sr. and Elsie Cole Brake, was born on February 19, 1931 and he departed this life on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the V. A. Hospital in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 81 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Emma Guffey Brake, she survives. Other survivors include;...

Ronnie L. Gibson

Ronnie L. Gibson

Jan 17, 2013

Mr. Ronnie L. Gibson, age. 64, of Somerset, Kentucky son of Indavada Gibson and the late Willard Gibson was born on December 26, 1948 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Baptist Regional Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Ronnie was preceded in death by his Father; Willard Gibson. Other than his mother Ronnie is...

Raymond E. Wade

Raymond E. Wade

Jan 16, 2013

Mr. Raymond E. Wade , age 92 , son of the late Georgie (Fike) and William Charles Wade was born on January 10, 1921 in Beattyville, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Berea, Kentucky. Other than his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by 9 siblings. Mr. Wade is survived...

Jack "Tuffy" Hahn

Jack "Tuffy" Hahn

Jan 15, 2013

Jack “Tuffy” Hahn, age 85, passed away Tuesday evening January 15, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hahn was Born November 11, 1927 in Somerset, KY. Hahn was a 1945 graduate of Somerset high School. He was a quarterback for the Somerset briar jumpers. Tuffy was a superb athlete and accounted for both scores in Somerset’s 13-7 defeat of Danville snapping the...

Mrs. Wilma Taylor Jones

Mrs. Wilma Taylor Jones

Jan 15, 2013

Mrs. Wilma (Taylor) Jones age, 90 of Mt. Victory, Kentucky daughter of the late John Travis and Bertha Mae (Anders) Taylor, was born on March 8, 1922 in Laurel County, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at her residence in the presence of her family. Other than her parents Wilma was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Ezma Calhoun Baldwin

Mrs. Ezma Calhoun Baldwin

Jan 14, 2013

Mrs. Ezma Calhoun Baldwin, daughter of the late George and Gertie Branscum Kidd, was born in Wayne County, KY on April 28, 1927 and she departed this life on Monday, January 14th, 2013 having attained the age of 85 years. She was first united in marriage to Mr. James Linville Calhoun, he preceded her in death. One son, Mr. Michael...

Raymond Simpson

Raymond Simpson

Jan 13, 2013

Mr. Raymond Simpson of Somerset was born in Pulaski county on October 14, 1924 the son of the late Virgil and Navada Waddle Simpson and he departed this life on Sunday January 13,2013 having attained the age of 88 years. He was married to Anna Rogers Simpson for 57 years, she survives, he is also survived by two children: Roger...

Lois I. (Nee) Richardson Smith

Lois I. (Nee) Richardson Smith

Jan 12, 2013

Lois I. (nee) Richardson Smith, age 94, formerly of (Woodson Bend) Bronston, and Somerset, KY. Beloved wife of the late John R. Smith and devoted mother of Karen (Smith) Cavell, peacefully passed away (under Hospice care) on January 12, 2013, at the home, of her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and John Cavell, in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. Lois is survived by...

James"Jim" Sears

James"Jim" Sears

Jan 11, 2013

James “Jim” Sears, the son of Lois Sears and the late Bill Sears, was born in Dayton Ohio on March 28,1952 and raised in Pulaski county Kentucky and he departed this life on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 having attained the age of 60 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Sherry Sears, she survives. Other survivors include three sons,...

Bro. Edwin Watkins

Bro. Edwin Watkins

Jan 10, 2013

Bro. Edwin Watkins, age 86 of Somerset, Kentucky son of the late Mary (Phelps) and James Watkins was born on September 10, 1926 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his residence in the presence of his family. Other than his parents Bro. Watkins was preceded in death by...

Naomi Hines

Naomi Hines

Jan 8, 2013

Naomi Ledbetter Hines, daughter of the late George Robert and Nannie Frances (Sears) Ledbetter born on August 20, 1938, in White Lily, Ky. and she departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Somerwood Nursing Home, Somerset, KY. Her parents, George Robert and Nannie Frances (Sears) Ledbetter, precede her in death. The surviving children: Sharon Ping, Science Hill, KY;...

Mrs. Helen Hansford

Mrs. Helen Hansford

Jan 5, 2013

Mrs. Helen Estep Hansford, daughter of the late Clemon and Gertie Whitis Estep, was born in Somerset, KY on February 3, 1935 and she departed this life on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from complications from a malignant Brain Tumor. She was 77. She was united in marriage to Mr. Sherman Hansford, he preceded her in death; two children blessed this...

Hestina "Mae" Farmer

Hestina "Mae" Farmer

Dec 28, 2012

Hestina “Mae” Farmer of Somerset, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on December, 28th 2012 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Millard and Hattie Keith Collins. She was united in marriage to Lowell Farmer and he preceded her in death on August, 23rd, 1992. She was a...

Mrs. Gloria Wesley

Mrs. Gloria Wesley

Dec 28, 2012

Gloria Lavonne Osborne Wesley, daughter of the late George and Lula Larkin Osborne, was born in Eubank, KY on August 28, 1925. She departed this life in Somerset, Kentucky on Friday, December 28, 2012 at the age of 87. She was united in marriage to Mr. Ben Wesley on May 23, 1944 in Eubank, Kentucky. He survives.  Other survivors include:...

Kenneth Jay Eaton

Kenneth Jay Eaton

Dec 27, 2012

Kenneth Jay Eaton of Shopville, KY, went to his home in Heaven on December 27,2012. He was born at Flat Lick , KY on October 12 1926. He was the son of the late Fred and Nannie (Mize) Eaton, He retired after 28 years of service with Hinkle Contracting Corp. Through his Christian walk with the Lord, Kenneth has served...

Beatrice Prather Turpen

Beatrice Prather Turpen

Dec 27, 2012

Beatrice Prather Turpen, 88, passed away Thursday evening, December 27, 2012, at her home on North Main Street in Somerset, KY in the presence of family and friends. Bea was the daughter of Arthur G. and Cora Woods Prather born on April 12, 1924 in a log cabin built by her great grandfather. She was married to Ralph E. “Jack”...

Hobert Lee Epperson

Hobert Lee Epperson

Dec 26, 2012

Mr. Hobert Lee Epperson, age 90 of Somerset, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2012 at his home. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Willie and Beatrice Epperson on March 1, 1922. He was preceded in death by his wife Etta Florine Masters Epperson and two brother-in-laws; Leonard Harmon and Dewey Hammond....