Somerset Obituaries

Janie Nell Cowan

May 28, 2025

Janie Nell Cowan, 78 of Eubank, Kentucky passed away May 28, 2025 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky following a short illness.

She was born on September 17, 1946 in Somerset to Paul and Eva Eliene Kerr Gastineau.

Janie married Kenneth Cowan on December 28, 1963 and they spent the next 61 years loving and caring for each other. Together...

Dorothy Godby

May 28, 2025

Dorothy Lee Brinson Godby was called to her heavenly home on May 28, 2025.

She was born November 24, 1941, in Colo, KY, to Jonathan "Doag" and Betty Phelps Brinson. She was a loving wife, precious mother and grandmother; a dedicated christian woman who loved her Lord, and a long-time member of White Lily Baptist Church. She was a...

David Barrett

May 27, 2025

David Allen Barrett, age 62, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on May 27, 2025. Born on August 4, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida, David spent most of his childhood and life in the close-knit hills of Harlan County, Kentucky-a place that shaped the heart and soul of the man he became.

David was preceded in death by his loving parents,...

James Garner Massey

May 22, 2025

James G. Massey passed away at the age of 86. He was born September 22, 1938 in Somerset, Kentucky to Edith Butte Massey and Holly Clarence Massey. Jim died on May 22, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gerald Massey and Beldy Massey, and a sister, Elsie Massey Marcum. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Harris...

Minnie Wells

May 20, 2025

Minnie Mildred Wells, age 102, passed away peacefully at her home in Nicholasville, KY on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 20th, 1922 in Somerset, KY, Minnie was the daughter of the late James and Alice Glover. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Gary Wells; her beloved husband, Reverend Edgar "Joe" Wells;...

Melodie Godby

May 17, 2025

Melodie Rose Prather Godby, age 69, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, devoted friend and Epistle of Christ, of Somerset, Kentucky was taken home by angels to be with the Lord on May 17th, 2025 to her eternal home in Heaven.

She was born to William "Bill" Arthur and Margaret Rose Jackson Prather on January 21, 1956 and she wanted her life to...

Richard Abbott

May 11, 2025

Richard Nixon Abbott, son of the late Silas and Anna Sears Abbott was born in Somerset, KY on May 13, 1961 and he departed this life on Sunday, May 11, 2025 having attained the age of 63 Years.

Richard was a member of the Harmony Fellowship Baptist Church and he enjoyed playing music on Sundays at the rest home...

Johnny Dobbs

May 9, 2025

Johnny Read Dobbs of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the age of 72.

Johnny was born on August 12th, 1952; son of the late Issac Milton Dobbs and Eva Faye (Denny) Dobbs. Johnny was a happy, caring, family man. He loved and enjoyed taking trips with his family. In addition to his...

Paul Francis

May 8, 2025

Paul Ray Francis, age 85, passed away from this life on May 8, 2025 and entered into his heavenly home.

He was born in Monticello, Ky to the late Cosby and Elizabeth (Worsham) Francis on June 8, 1939.

Paul earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Kentucky, and he remained an avid CATS fan. He...

Douglas Eads

May 2, 2025

It is with heavy, broken hearts that the family of Douglas Edward Eads announces his passing. Doug, age 60, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away from this life on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Doug was born on August 28, 1964, to James Edward Eads and Janet Carol Henderson Eads Linville in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Doug...

Rondol Neikirk

Apr 30, 2025

Rondol D. Neikirk, of Somerset, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, having reached the age of 88 years. He was surrounded by family & passed peacefully in his apartment at The Neighborhood, Somerset, Ky. His legacy includes membership at Pleasant Hill Baptist church and praying for his family to join him in Heaven one day.

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Robert Stogsdill

Apr 30, 2025

Robert Wayne Stogsdill, 54, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on December 29, 1970; son of the late Ronald Wayne Stogsdill and Bonnie Soard. He attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Robert enjoyed fishing, being a Ham Radio Operator and working on electronics.

He is survived...

Don Nichols

Apr 26, 2025

Don Edward Nichols, son of the late Clinton Carson and Carole Deon Larner Nichols, was born on November 14, 1954 in Pheonix, AZ and he departed this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025 having attained the age of 70 years.

He was united in marriage to Molly Clark Nichols on October 1st, 1999 in Somerset, KY. She survives.

Other survivors...

Patricia Lynn Shope

Apr 22, 2025

Patricia Lynn Howard Shope, 83 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Dayhoit, Kentucky on November 20, 1941 to Willie Lee and Park Howard. She married Ralph D. Shope on September 3, 1960. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage. Pat was an...

Russell Cox

Apr 21, 2025

Russell Cox, 81, of Somerset, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in Tateville, Kentucky on January 1, 1944; son of the late John and Eceal (Bray) Cox. He was retired as railroad laborer. He was a member of Somerset Baptist Temple. He enjoyed fishing, going to the Gospel Radio Barn, and taking...

Sonya Phelps

Apr 19, 2025

Sonya Louise Phelps, age 76, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born March 2, 1949 to the late Barney & Maxine Rogers in Pulaski County, Kentucky. In her free time, Sonya enjoyed her flowers and reading. She was united in marriage February 1, 1969 to the love of her life, Glenn...

Coyle Wilson

Apr 12, 2025

Mr. Coyle "Junior" Wilson, Jr. son of the late Coyle Wilson, Sr and Charity Elizabeth Prather Wilson was born on September 02, 1948 in Nancy, KY and departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Lexington, KY having attained the age of 76 years.

He was united in marriage to Brenda Sue "Susie" Claunch Wilson on November 25, 1972,...

Carletta Shadoan

Apr 6, 2025

Carletta Fern Shadoan, 83 of Science Hill, Kentucky passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Fern was born on March 23, 1942 to Otis Lee and Rosetta Blevins Hall in King Bee, Kentucky. She was a wonderful Woman who put others first and was a caregiver to her whole family...

Joyce Hamm

Apr 4, 2025

Joyce Ann Hamm, 87, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at her residence in Alcalde.

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on June 5, 1937; daughter of the late George Lawrence and Serena Vienna (Schoolcraft) Brinson.

Joyce was a retired Travel Agent, and her agency was voted number one in the region by People's Choice...

Melinda Howard

Apr 2, 2025

Melinda Howard, 58 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Melinda was born on October 17, 1966 to Harold and Ruth Couch Helton in Hazard, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to William Doyle Howard Sr. on November 15, 1986 and they would spend the next 38 years...