Recent Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the Duncan family announces that their beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother Thomas Emby “Tom” Duncan returned to his forever home on July 22, 2021. Tom Duncan was born on June 5, 1926, in McCreary County, Kentucky, to the late Andrew Jackson Duncan and Sylvia Ann West Duncan. The cherished brother of Ralph (the late Jenny) Duncan and Eloise Duncan (Ed) Kidd, he was the adoring husband of the late Irene Vickery Duncan, whom he...

Elizabeth Ann Flynn, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1946 to the late William York and Oneida Mayfield York. She was of the Baptist faith.  Elizabeth especially loved spending time with her family and grandkids.  She was a great woman of faith and was looking forward to seeing her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Flynn of Somerset, whom she married on...

Laura Leann Douglas (Lu), 23, of Somerset, KY, passed away on July 11, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital.    Laura (Lu) was born in Somerset, KY to Johnny Douglas and Cynthia Bowling Douglas on May 30, 1998.  She graduated from Southwestern High School 2016 in Somerset.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Ferguson Baptist Church.      Laura was preceded in death by grandfathers, Lowell Bowling (Peepaw), John Douglas (Papaw...

Thelma Mae Meece, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab. She was born in the Acorn Community on February 12, 1928; daughter of the late Wildrew and Nova Childers Cottongim. She was a homemaker serving her home in many different capacities and raising her children. She was a rock to her family, and her community, always prepared to help others during their time of need. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and baby sitting. She was a faithful follower of Christ,...

Doris Burton Hail, born Doris Ann Burton, was born on February 3rd, 1939. She passed away from this life on July 6th, 2021. She was the daughter of Joseph Clark and Beatrice Denham Burton, and she was born in Somerset, Kentucky; she had four siblings: Lawrence, Howard, Jean, and Margie. She married Mark Duane Hail on September 1, 1961, and they had one child, Michael Wayne Hail. Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Lawrence, Howard, and Jean, as well as her...

Jerry Lynn Scrimager, Jr., age 50, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Jerry was born on September 16, 1970 in Somerset, KY., to Jerry Scrimager, Sr. and Juanita Brewster Wheeldon. He was a salesman at Kentucky Auto Parts in Berea, KY. Jerry was good at building houses and enjoyed talking on Ham radios. He was also interested in solar power energy and installed solar panels on his home. He is survived by a son, Nickoli...

Gladys Robbins Stringer, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness.  Gladys was born November 13, 1934 in Stanford, KY to the late James Robbins and Beulah Robbins. Mrs. Stringer lived her entire life in Somerset, Kentucky.  She married William Stringer in 1963 who preceded her in death.  Together they raised one son, Jeffery, of Louisville.  She was a longtime member at Buena Vista...

Lona Mae Hall 95, passed away Sunday, June 27,2021 at the home of her daughter Judy Cates in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born on October 5,1925 in Richmond, Kentucky and was the daughter of Johnny and Amanda Tackett Bowlin. Lona was employed by Young World for many years and was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church. Her grandchildren were one of her greatest joys. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Hall, two daughters, Joyce Hughes and Jo Anne Story, Sisters; Vonie Bowlin...

Darlene McGowan Long, age 72, of Somerset passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after an extended illness.  She was born on December 15, 1948 in the Jabez Community, daughter of the late Earnest and Rittie McGowan.  Darlene was a kind-hearted and loving person who loved everyone, especially her family and friends.  She expressed her hope in Christ and was saved at a revival several years ago.  She enjoyed watching WLJC...

Dana T. Post age 70, passed from this life with his wife by his side on June 20th 2021 in Somerset Kentucky. Dana was born March 24th 1951 in Philippi West Virginia to the late Donald Post and Gertrude “Jerri” Nestor Jones. He retired from General Electric Glass Plant as an engineer/supervisor after 27 years. Dana enjoyed coaching little league football and basketball. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved hunting, working in his yard, planting flowers, and spending...