Recent Obituaries

Rosemary Colvin, age 85, of Shelbyville, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence.   She was born on June 11, 1934 to the late Obie Ware and Mildred May Ware.  She was a former member of Buena Vista Baptist Church in Somerset, KY and current member of Christ Community Church in Shelbyville, KY.   She is survived by five sons, Mike (and Barbara) Allen of Salem, IN, Steve (and Pat) Allen of Elizabethtown, KY, Eric (and Sherry) Allen of Shelbyville, KY,...

Mr. Dennis Halcomb departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Laurel Heights Nursing Home following complications from a stroke. He was born on January 15, 1930 in Livingston, KY to John Sherman and Mintie Browning Halcomb. He was a retired Superintendent for Kentucky Stone Company Shopville Plant which he opened in 1978. He attended Walnut Grove Church of Christ and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Dennis served with U.S. Army 14th Engineer...

Ronald “Ron” E. Disney, age 56, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Jess E. and Betty Adams Disney. He was the owner of Ron’s AC Service and attended Shady Grove Methodist Church. Ron enjoyed camping, boating, working on cars, golfing, Nascar races and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son; Johnny Walls, grandson; Dalton Maloy, and his...

James Edward Fogle passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in his home August 23, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He has graced us with his life, love and service to his family, friends and community. James was born in Cynthiana, Ky on 4/19/1939. He was honorably discharged from the US Army where he served as a medical assistant. He and his former wife, Ronda Merritt, relocated to Sheboygan, WI in 1971 where he worked for Borden Chemical Company for 20 years. He returned to Kentucky...

Wilma Fern Hainey Floyd passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Clark Rehab and Skilled Nursing in Clarksville, IN.      Fern was born in Mahomet, IL on July 28, 1935 to the late Arthur Hainey and Nellie Roy Hainey. She was a member at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Fern was a seamstress for the Palm Beach Company. She married Johnny Floyd, who preceded her in death. Fern enjoyed walking, cooking and playing the piano. She loved her family and truly enjoyed having her...

Lydia Ruth Price, age 91, of the Pleasant Hill Community, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at UK Hospital.   Lydia was born on June 6, 1928 in Akron, OH to the late Carlie Blevins and Poppie Blevins.  She retired as a nurse from Sunrise Manor.   She is survived by one son, Rowland Price, Jr. of Somerset; one daughter, Joyce Ann (and James T.) Dawson of Pittsburg, KS; one brother Roger (and Willa Dean) Blevins of Monticello; two sisters, Alicia Stokes of Monticello...

Ryan Michael Ray, age 26, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.   Ryan was born on November 6, 1992 in Somerset to Michael Steven Ray and Cynthia Jo (Tucker) Ray.  He was a Forklift Operator for Eagle Hardwood.  Ryan was a 2011 graduate of Southwestern High School where he played baseball.  He loved the outdoors, kayaking, four-wheeling, riding his bike and hunting. Ryan also enjoyed going to the gym and playing with his son, Hunter.  He had a...

Elizabeth Sultzbach Long, age 95, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Elizabeth was born on May 5, 1924, in Somerset, daughter of the late Clarence George Sultzbach and Myrtle Lindermyth Sultzbach Snyder. She was a member of the Somerset High School graduating Class of 1943. Elizabeth worked for years as a Press Operator for the Palm Beach Company of Somerset. She married Connie Long on July 3, 1952, in Jellico, Tennessee....

Ronal H. Ping departed this life Thursday August 15th 2019 at Diversicare of Clairborne, New Tazwell, TN. at the age of 86 yrs.11 months. Ronal was born in Ocala KY Sept, 7, 1932 as the youngest son of the late Ulysses Silas and Eva Lena Dykes Ping.  Ron left home at the age of 14 and worked several jobs. Among those, Brock's Candy Factory, several positions as a steel worker where he worked on underground missile shafts, and bridges. He ran a gas station and plant nursery with his...

Virgie Mae Merrick, 82, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Boones Camp, Kentucky on April 7, 1937; daughter of the late William and Sena Castle Crum. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda & (Ernest) Begley of Lexington, Deborah Merrick and Beverly Owens both of Somerset; her former husband, Ervel Merrick of Lexington; one sister, Vinita Daniels of Paintsville, Kentucky; seven grandchildren; and eight...