Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Geraldine Casada

Geraldine Casada

Nov 8, 2012

Mrs. Geraldine Casada, of Boat Dock Rd. died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab Center following a 2 year illness. She was 84 years old. Geraldine was born in Norfleet, Kentucky on November 10, 1927 to the late Stella (Burton) and Zollie Tarter. She was a retired employee of Palm Beach and a member of the...

Mrs. Bettye Jones Pushell

Mrs. Bettye Jones Pushell

Nov 6, 2012

Bettye Jones Pushell, daughter of the late William M. and Willie Mae Waddle Jones, was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 27, 1923 and she departed this life on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her residence having attained the age of 89 years, She was united in marriage to Mr. Perry J. Pushell, he preceded her in death. Survivors include;...

Harold L. Atkins

Harold L. Atkins

Nov 1, 2012

Harold L. Atkins, 84, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.. He was born April 16, 1928 in Ludlow, Pennsylvania to the late Preston and Alma (Troutner) Atkins. Harold was a navy veteran and later worked in the supply branch of the Air Force and the Air Force Logistics Command at Wright Patterson Air...

Mrs. Ola Brinson Sears

Mrs. Ola Brinson Sears

Oct 31, 2012

Mrs. Ola Brinson Sears, daughter of the late Charles and Florence Brinson Brinson, was born on July 12, 1925 and she departed this life on October 31, 2012 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 87 years. She was united in marriage to James Clarence Sears, he preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Larry Sears (and special...

Daisy Phelps Dykes

Daisy Phelps Dykes

Oct 31, 2012

Mrs. Daisy Mae (Phelps) Dykes, age 62, of West Chester, Ohio formerly of Goodwater Community, daughter of the late Edith Marie (Bray) and Floyd L. Phelps was born on August 15, 1950 in the Goodwater Community and departed this life on October 31, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Other than her parents Daisy was preceded in death by her brother: Kenneth...

Mrs. Virginia Audra McClendon Farley

Mrs. Virginia Audra McClendon Farley

Oct 31, 2012

Virginia Audra McClendon Farley, daughter of the late Buford Shull and Lavona Audra McClendon, was born in Pulaski County, KY on March 14, 1927 and she departed this life on October 31, 2012 having attained the age of 85 years. She was first united in marriage to Mr. Lloyd Hines, he preceded her in death. She was later united in...

Mrs. Rozelle Hines Cohen

Mrs. Rozelle Hines Cohen

Oct 26, 2012

Mrs. Rozelle Hines Cohen, daughter of the late Elmer Scott and Flossie Allen Hines, was born on January 10, 1925 and she departed this life on Friday, October 26, 2012 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 87 years. She is survived by; two sisters, Sue Edwards and her husband Howard of Somerset, KY and Joan Hines Davis and...

Jessie F. Meece

Jessie F. Meece

Oct 21, 2012

Mr. Jessie F. Meece, age 86 of Somerset, son of the late Pearl (Mounce) and Cicero Meece was born on July 17, 1926 of Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Other than his parents Jessie was preceded in death by a daughter: Shirley Meece, 3 brothers: Holbert, Wesley and...

Mr. Earl Dick

Mr. Earl Dick

Oct 20, 2012

Mr. Earl Dick, son of the late Luther and Sally Barber Dick, was born at Ansel, Kentucky on April 8, 1935 and he departed this life on Saturday, October 20, 2012 having attained the age of 77 years. He was united in marriage to Gertrude Parton Dick, she preceded him in death on December 21, 2007. Survivors include; one son,...

James M. "Jim" (Grasshopper) Childers

James M. "Jim" (Grasshopper) Childers

Oct 20, 2012

James M. “Jim” (Grasshopper) Childers, age 77 of Somerset, passed away on October 20, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1935 in Winfield, Tennessee, the 8th of 9 children born to the late Millard and Martha (West) Childers. He followed his three older brothers to Somerset in 1953 and worked for Southern Bell Dairy. He served for...

Arlen V. Burton

Arlen V. Burton

Oct 15, 2012

Arlen V. Burton, 4207 Highway 32, Louisa, Kentucky passed away on October 15 at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center near his home in Louisa. Arlen was born in Delmer, Kentucky on May 28th, 1931 to the late Oscar C. Burton and the late Flonnie Smith Burton. Besides his parents, three brothers preceded...

Mrs. Joanne Mildred Rogers

Mrs. Joanne Mildred Rogers

Oct 13, 2012

Mrs. Joanne M. Rogers, daughter of the late B. A. and Frances Lester Franklin, was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 27, 1930 and she departed this life on Saturday, October 13, 2012 having attained the age of 82 years. On October 28, 1950 she was united in marriage to Mr. Perill Rogers in Somerset, KY. He preceded her in...

Tom Lee

Tom Lee

Oct 9, 2012

Orval Thomas “Tom” Lee, son of the late Richard and Rosa Williamson Lee, was born on November 22, 1929 and he departed this life in Lexington, KY on October 9, 2012 having attained the age of 82 years. He is survived by; one son, Stephen Lee of Marvin, South Dakota; two daughters, Ruth Lee of Lakeland, Florida, and Martha Prater...

Edith B. Gossett

Edith B. Gossett

Oct 6, 2012

Edith B. Gossett, 88, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital . She was born in the Trimble Community on May 17, 1924, daughter of the late James L. and Alta Merrick Beshears. She was united in marriage to Bert C. Gossett on February 24, 1945 in Jamestown, Kentucky, who departed...

Geraldine Ramsey

Geraldine Ramsey

Oct 3, 2012

Mrs. Geraldine Ramsey, age 72, daughter of Margaret Georgia (Ping) Miller and the late Manford Herman Miller was born on November 25, 1939 in Elihu, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, October3, 2012. Other than her father Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Lee Ramsey. Besides her mother Geraldine is survived by one daughter: Melody Jones...

Harold L. Atkins

Harold L. Atkins

Oct 1, 2012

Harold L. Atkins, 84, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.. He was born April 16, 1928 in Ludlow, Pennsylvania to the late Preston and Alma (Troutner) Atkins. Harold was a navy veteran and later worked in the supply branch of the Air Force and the Air Force Logistics Command at Wright Patterson Air...

Melvin Phipps

Melvin Phipps

Sep 30, 2012

Mr. Melvin Phipps, age 93 of Bronston, Kentucky, son of the late Laura (Ramey) and Bradford Phipps was born on February 1, 1919 in Salyersville, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab. Other than his parents Melvin was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Phipps, one daughter: Laura Paulette Rogers,...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Schafer

Yvonne "Bonnie" Schafer

Sep 28, 2012

Yvonne “Bonnie” Schafer, 69, of New Caney, TX went to be with her Lord, Friday, September 28, 2012. She was born April 23, 1943 in Irvine, KY. Bonnie is preceded in death by her father Vola Stewart. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years Lee Schafer; 2 children, Kelli Eagle and husband Rick, Kevin Langford and wife...

William Delbert Phelps

William Delbert Phelps

Sep 26, 2012

Mr. William Delbert Phelps was born August 11, 1939 of Wilburn, Kentucky, son of the late Nora Harp and Cecil Delbert Phelps pass and departed this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his residence. He was of the Holiness faith and loved to sing. Family Ties was one of his favorite songs. He is survived by 2 sisters; Betty...

William Max Flynn

William Max Flynn

Sep 19, 2012

William Maxwell, “Max” Flynn, 83, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Lake Cumberland Hospital. Born April 7, 1929 he was the son of the late Grover and Lydia Chambers Flynn. He graduated from Ferguson High School, and joined the Marine Corps. When he returned, he attended Eastern Kentucky University. After college, he returned to Somerset where he became owner- operator...