Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Numan Kenneth "Smiley" Sears

Numan Kenneth "Smiley" Sears

Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Numan Kenneth “Smiley” Sears, age 76 of Columbus, Indiana, son of the late William Jesse Wells and Audrey Emma Sears was born on April 5, 1936 in Mt. Victory, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Hospice of South Central Indiana Facility in Columbus, Indiana. Numan is survived by a daughter; Kathy Sears, 3...

Mrs. Louise A. Leab

Mrs. Louise A. Leab

Apr 17, 2012

Louise A. Leab, age 96, passed away on April 17, 2012 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital following a short illness. She was born on June 7, 1915 in New Hampshire. Survivors include; one son, William (and Joanne) Leab; two daughters, Nancy L. (and Donald) Gregory and Suzie Gordon and Jim Sabalewski; also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren...

Michael Ray Lowe

Michael Ray Lowe

Apr 14, 2012

Michael Ray “Mike” Lowe, age. 51, of Burnside, Kentucky, son of the late Isaac Ray and Leta Maxine (Guffey) Lowe was born on May 3, 1960 in Somerset, Kentucky and passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Michael loved four wheeling and going to the river and camping and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by...

Raymond William "Cush" Greshaw

Raymond William "Cush" Greshaw

Apr 13, 2012

Raymond William “Cush” Greshaw, son of the late Bedford and Ella Shaw Greshaw, was born on March 2, 1923 and he departed this life on Friday, April 13, 2012 in Louisville, KY having attained the age of 89 years. He was united in marriage to Shirley Lipscomb Greshaw, she preceded him in death. Survivors include; two sons; Curtis (and Lesa)...

Mr. Joseph Edward "Joey" Sexton

Mr. Joseph Edward "Joey" Sexton

Apr 12, 2012

Mr. Joseph Edward “Joey” Sexton, son of the late James Paul and Helen Ann Pence Sexton, was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 18, 1958 and he departed this life on Thursday, April 12, 2012 having attained the age of 53 years. He was united in marriage to Lela Sexton on January 8, 2011, she survives. Other survivors include; two...

Christy Wallace Meece

Christy Wallace Meece

Apr 11, 2012

Mrs. Christy Wallace Meece, age. 41, daughter Charles Ray and Betty Lee (Vaughn) Wallace was born on May 15, 1970 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Christy is survived by her parents, husband; Mark Meece, 2 brothers; Timothy Ray Wallace of Somerset, Ricky Wallace of Somerset, 1 sister;...

Mae Bernice Emerson

Mae Bernice Emerson

Apr 7, 2012

Mrs. Mae Bernice (Luttrell) Emerson, age. 87, of Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late James Oscar and Dollie Mae (Delk) Luttrell was born on March 17, 1925 in Casey County, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Other than her parents Mae was preceded in death by her husband; Glenn Emerson...

Mr. Ray Walters

Mr. Ray Walters

Apr 5, 2012

Mr. Ray Walters, son of the late Carlisle and Flossie Meeks Walters, was born in the Pumpkin Chapel Community of Casey County, KY on January 29, 1923 and he departed this life on Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Somerset, Kentucky having attained the age of 89 years. He was united in marriage to Helen Turpen Walters on July 26, 1952,...

Ruby Freeman

Ruby Freeman

Apr 3, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Hylton Freeman, daughter of the late John and China Wilson Holloway, was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on January 8, 1927 and she departed this life on April 3, 2012 in Nicholasville, Kentucky having attained the age of 85 years. She was first united in marriage to: Floyd James Hylton, he preceded her in death, she later married...

Nathaniel Wayne Brake

Nathaniel Wayne Brake

Apr 2, 2012

Mr. Nathaniel Wayne Brake, the son of Kathy Lewis Brake Johns and Terry Wayne Brake, was born in Somerset, KY on November 1, 1989 and he departed this life on Monday, April 2, 2012 having attained the age of 22 years. He was united in marriage to Alexandra Derringer Brake, she survives. Other survivors include his mother, Kathy Lewis Brake...

Mrs. Sophia Burkett Flynn

Mrs. Sophia Burkett Flynn

Mar 31, 2012

Sophia Burkett Flynn, 83, departed this life on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in the Naomi Community of Pulaski County July 2, 1928, daughter of the late Wiley and Evay Scrimager Burkett. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a life long member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served...

Mr. Russell Murphy

Mr. Russell Murphy

Mar 28, 2012

Mr. Russell L. Murphy, son of the late Henry and Pearlie Rowe Murphy, was born at Northfield, KY on October 17, 1933 and he departed this life on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 78 years. He was united in marriage to Iva Dean Murphy, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Dennie (and...

Mr. Russell Murphy

Mr. Russell Murphy

Mar 28, 2012

Mr. Russell L. Murphy, son of the late Henry and Pearlie Rowe Murphy, was born at Northfield, KY on October 17, 1933 and he departed this life on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 78 years. He was united in marriage to Iva Dean Murphy, she survives. Other survivors include; one son, Dennie (and...

Thelma Marie Weddle

Thelma Marie Weddle

Mar 28, 2012

Mrs. Thelma Marie Weddle, age. 93 of Somerset, Kentucky daughter of the late Rev. J.R. and Mattie (Brinson) Sears was born on May 9, 1918 and departed this life on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. Other than her parents Thelma was preceded in death by her husband; Ozel Weddle, 4 brothers; James Sears, Raymond Sears...

Mr. Milburn Pierce

Mr. Milburn Pierce

Mar 27, 2012

Mr. Milburn Pierce, son of the late Charlie and Edith Merrick Pierce, was born on November 9, 1938 in Fort Lupton, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 while visiting Somerset, KY, having attained the age of 73 years. Survivors include a fiancee‘; Gail Robertts, one son, Robby (and Michele) Pierce of Somerset, KY; two...

Mr. Carl Calhoun

Mr. Carl Calhoun

Mar 26, 2012

Mr. Carl William Calhoun, son of the late Jessie and Dorothy Cook Calhoun, was born in Pulaski County, KY on February 16, 1934 and he departed this life on Monday, March 26, 2012 having attained the age of 78 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Ann Dykes Calhoun, she survives. Other survivors include; one son; Dewayne Calhoun...

Charles Massie Camden

Charles Massie Camden

Mar 22, 2012

Mr. Charles Massie Camden, of Somerset, son of the late Robert Roy and Gladys (Harris) Camden was born on May 10, 1922 in Gold Hill, Virginia and departed this life on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 89. Other than his parents Charles was preceded in death by his wife: Mary...

Sharon Helton

Sharon Helton

Mar 22, 2012

Mrs. Sharon Meece Helton of Lexington formerly of Somerset was born May 21, 1947 the daughter of the Late Albert and Ida B. Woodall Meece at White Lily, KY and departed this life on March 22, 2012 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 64 years. Sharon is survived by two sons; Brian Robert (Ivy) Helton of Okanagan Japan...

Faron Thomas Young

Faron Thomas Young

Mar 16, 2012

Mr. Faron Thomas Young, the son of Willard Thomas Young, Jr., and Nelva Sue Tarter Young, was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 1, 1961 and he departed this life on Friday, March 16, 2012 having attained the age of 50 years. Other than his parents, he is also survived by; one brother, Daron (and Shirley) Young of Science Hill,...

Mr. Benny Allen Mays

Mr. Benny Allen Mays

Mar 16, 2012

Mr. Benny Allen Mays, the son of Sondra Brooks Mays and the late Benny Allen Mays, Sr., was born in Pineville, KY on May 16, 1975 and he departed this life on Friday, March 16, 2012 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 36 years. Survivors include his mother; his step-father, Ron Bailey of Somerset, KY; one brother, Christopher...