Recent Obituaries

Emmit DeWayne “Wayne” Holts 49, of Lexington, Kentucky entered into life March 12, 1969 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Sunnie Holts and the late Garland Piersall. Wayne entered into eternal rest, January 10, 2019 at his residence. He was gainfully employed by CC&E Concrete for a number of years until becoming physically disabled. He enjoyed the outdoors, cooking (especially grilling) and a love for fishing. Wayne as a man with a big heart and gentle spirit, jovial, always...

James “Jimbo” Edward Foster, age 68, of Nancy, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on May 5, 1950 in Faubush, Kentucky, son of the late Elma L. and Ruby E. Thomas Foster. “Jimbo” loved to rebuild cars, but what he loved most was playing golf. He was a graduate of Nancy High School Class of 1968, where he played basketball for the Nancy Dragons and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He will be...

Mark James Haynes, age 20, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the UK Children’s Hospital.   Mark was born on May 5, 1998 in Somerset, KY to James Marvin Haynes, Jr. and Pamela Darlene Jones.  He was a member of Faith United Baptist Church in Somerset.  Mark was a 2016 graduate of Southwestern High School and worked as a Fuel clerk for Kroger.   He is survived by his father, James (and Rosanna) Haynes, Jr. of Nancy; his mother, Pamela Jones...

Edith J. McClendon, age 86, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on June 14, 1932 in Vinnie, Kentucky, daughter of the late George and Mary Etta Barnes Johnson. Edith was a lifetime member of Cook’s Chapel Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and a farmer and enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, quilting, going to church and being with her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our...

Margie A. Wilson, age 83, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1935 in Somerset, daughter of the late Harold “Bud” and Jewel Hatter Avera. For forty-five years she was a member of Langdon Street Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for 2 and 3 year olds. She was a light to the community and was known as “Little Miss Daisy” by her son Dennis. She enjoyed spending...

Stella C. Stancil Held, age 81 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Mrs. Held was born on December 3, 1937 to John William Stancil and Icy Myrle Todd Stancil in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Mrs. Held had several hobbies that she enjoyed including, camping, nature walks, family picnics, and playing the piano especially in church. She served in several positions in various organization during her lifetime including being a Youth...

Dexter Belcher, age 80, of Somerset, KY., passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Dexter was born on March 7, 1938 in Beverly, KY., to the late Matt Belcher and Ollie Brock Belcher. He was in the Indian Tribe Club in Somerset, KY and attended Mount Calvary Community Church. He loved horseback riding, exploring his Indian heritage, and watching westerns. Best of all, he loved playing with his grandchildren. Dexter married the love of his...

Connie Jean Gibson, age 67, of Burnside, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her residence. Connie was born on April 24, 1951 in Somerset, KY to the late Hayden and Betty Ridings Cox.  She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Tammy Gibson (and Mike Cox) of Somerset,  Beverly Lynn (and Daniel) Decker of Burnside,  David Wayne...

Eltie Mary Tarter, age 86, of Nancy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. She was born on December 16, 1931, to the late Ira and Gladys Floyd Muse. She grew up on their farm alongside her eight brothers and sisters. She graduated from Nancy High School in 1949 and afterwards attended Bible college. She married her high school sweetheart, Lowell L. Tarter, in 1951. Shortly thereafter, they bought the farm in Naomi (now Nancy), that became their lifelong home. Eltie loved...

Charles Andrew Henderson, age 69, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, at home. Charles was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on July 5, 1949, one of twelve children born to Charles Andrew and Pauline Louise Holberg Henderson. He married Judith Gail Phelps Henderson in Dayton, Ohio, on April 10, 1971. Two children were born to their union. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired veteran of the Nation Guard, having served in Operation Desert Storm. Charles was...