Obituaries

Somerset Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Somerset, Kentucky area

Miss Elizabeth Ann "Buffie" Shadoan

Miss Elizabeth Ann "Buffie" Shadoan

Jun 28, 2011

Miss Elizabeth Ann "Buffie" Shadoan, daughter of the late Hubert and Mary Ethel Bolin Shadoan, was born in Pulaski County, KY on July 25, 1948 and she departed this life on June 28, 2011 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 62 years. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Christine Bates, Maxine Bates,...

Mr. Charlie Porter Buckner

Mr. Charlie Porter Buckner

Jun 22, 2011

Mr. Charlie Porter Buckner, son of the late Porter and Maime Bryant Buckner, was born in Ferguson, Kentucky on December 28, 1926 and he departed this life in the presence of his wife, peacefully on Wednesday, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 84 years. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Hamilton Buckner whom he married on...

Mrs. Hilda Raney Creamer

Mrs. Hilda Raney Creamer

Jun 20, 2011

Hilda Raney Creamer, daughter of the late Bill and Leland Inabnitt Raney was born on February 23, 1923 and she departed this life on Monday, June 20, 2011 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 88 years. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Other than her parents, he was also preceded in death by her only...

Mrs. Irene Hubbard

Mrs. Irene Hubbard

Jun 15, 2011

Irene Hubbard, daughter of the late Roy and Alice Horn Smallwood, was born at Brightshade, Kentucky on July 6, 1932 and she departed this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 having attained the age of 78 years. She was united in marriage Mr. Roscoe Hubbard, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; Tim Hubbard, Teresa Hubbard, Sandra Keller and Jennifer...

Mr. Bernard A. Burton

Mr. Bernard A. Burton

Jun 11, 2011

Bernard A. Burton, 100 Neighborly Way, Somerset, KY, passed away on June 11, 2011 having attained the age of 89. He passed away peacefully at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Bernard was born in Naomi, KY, on January 26, 1922 to the late Oscar C. Burton and the late Flonnie Smith Burton. Besides his parents, two brothers preceded him in death:...

Mrs. Jewell Christine Phelps

Mrs. Jewell Christine Phelps

Jun 10, 2011

Mrs. Christine Phelps, daughter of the late Tilford and Zora McMullin Whitt, was born on October 20, 1934 in London, Kentucky and she departed this life on Friday June 10, 2011 having attained the age of 76 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Floyd Phelps, he preceded her in death. Survivors include; four sons, Johnny (and Grace) Phelps...

James Lowell Farmer

James Lowell Farmer

Jun 2, 2011

James Lowell Farmer “Strawberry”/”Red Fox”, age 61, of Somerset, formerly of Sumter, Scout Carolina departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1949 in Somerset to Mae (Collins) and the late Lowell Farmer. James was in the retail building supply business as an estimator becoming disabled. He adhered to the Holiness faith....

Mr. Leo Brinson

Mr. Leo Brinson

May 31, 2011

Mr. Leo Brinson, son of the late Willie and Nannie Meece Brinson, was born in the Drum Community of Pulaski County, KY on September 5, 1929 and he departed this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 having attained the age of 81 years. He was united in marriage to “Cookie” Cook Brinson in December of 1955, she survives. Other survivors...

Mr. Charlie Wren

Mr. Charlie Wren

May 28, 2011

Charlie Louis Wren, age 36, of Somerset, Ky. departed this life peacefully in his sleep, on Sat. May 28, 2011. He was born on February 14, 1975 to Connie (Harrison) Wren and Nathan Ray Wren of Crab Orchard, Ky. Charlie was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, and had been attending Eubank Baptist Church with his wife, Rebecca Ann...

Mr. Jack Strunk

Mr. Jack Strunk

May 27, 2011

Mr. Jack Strunk son of the late Harve and Mary Susan Bray Strunk, was born in Tateville, KY on July 7, 1922 and he departed this life on Friday, May 27, 2011 having attained the age of 88 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Charlotte Hutchinson Strunk for more than 69 years, she survives. Also surviving are the...

Margie Farmer Edwards

Margie Farmer Edwards

May 23, 2011

Margie Farmer Edwards, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, widow of John William "Bill" Edwards, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Poplarville, Kentucky on December 25, 1926, daughter of the late Ella Wyatt and Cy Hampton Farmer. She was the fourth and youngest child of her parents, a beautiful, bright and...

Valentine Morgan Diamond

Valentine Morgan Diamond

May 22, 2011

Valentine Morgan Diamond, 97, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on February 14, 1914, daughter of the late Grant and Mary Jane Jones Morgan. She was a Christian and up until her death was the oldest living member of Camp Ground Baptist Church. She was married to Astor...

Sandra Lee Roberts

Sandra Lee Roberts

May 20, 2011

Mrs. Sandra Lee Roberts, age 56 of Eubank, Kentucky daughter of the late Arlis and Oma (Combs) Feltner was born on August 10, 1954 in Hazard, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Besides her parents Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Lee Roberts, 1 daughter; Jennifer...

Danny "Cooney" Kuhnapfel

Danny "Cooney" Kuhnapfel

May 20, 2011

Mr. Danny “Cooney” Kuhnapfel, age. 49 of Somerset, Kentucky son of the late Charlie and Pearl Hewitt Kuhnapfel was born on May 20, 1962 in Somerset, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Mr. Kuhnapfel is survived by his wife Juliaetta “Judy” Adkins Kuhnapfel, 3 daughters April McCaney (and Jeffery) of...

Ruby Maxine New

Ruby Maxine New

May 19, 2011

Ruby Maxine New, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 12, 1927, daughter of the late John Porter and LaSada Voiles Kennedy. She loved going to church, reading her bible and Gospel music. She worked as an operator for the telephone company and a...

Irene Hunt

Irene Hunt

May 11, 2011

Irene Hunt, 65, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed onto her heavenly home on May 11, 2011 at her residence, while surrounded by her family. Irene was born in Trenton, NJ on October 2, 1945, daughter of the late Burchel and Pokey Huff Colwell. She retired from General Devices of Indianapolis, IN in 1997. Though retired, it did not slow her down....

Ronald "Tony" Anthony Holts

Ronald "Tony" Anthony Holts

May 7, 2011

Ronald “Tony” Anthony Holts, 43 years old, departed this life on May 7, 2011. The son of Sunnie E. Holts-Penman, born on June 1, 1967 in Somerset, KY to reside in the loving care of his grandparents, Emmit and Bobby Holts, better known as “Granny and Pap”. Tony graduated from Somerset High School, The Class of 1985. He continued his...

Jackson Daniel Downing

Jackson Daniel Downing

Apr 27, 2011

Jackson Daniel Downing, the three month old infant son of Earl and Samantha Jackson Downing, was born on January 3, 2011 and he departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Other than his parents, he is survived by one sister, Makayla Emerson of Science Hill, KY, his maternal grandparents, Dan and Mary Jackson, his paternal grandparents, Robert and...

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Rowe

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Rowe

Apr 25, 2011

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Rowe, daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Haynes Phelps, was born at Bobtown, Kentucky on Tuesday, May 7, 1929, and she departed this life on Monday, April 25, 2011 having attained the age of 81 years 11 months and 18 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. Jimmie Carl Rowe for more than 51 years,...

Charles C. Van Hook

Charles C. Van Hook

Apr 22, 2011

Mr. Charles C. Van Hook, of Somerset, son of the late Charles F. and Mary Martha (Hargis) Van Hook was born on April 1, 1932 in Pulaski County, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 79. Other than his parents Mr. Van Hook is preceded in...