Recent Obituaries

James Parker Heath, age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his children.  James was born on April 5, 1933 in Somerset, KY to the late Theodore Heath and Audrey Hill Heath.  He was a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church and a former Mason in Walton Verona, KY.  He enjoyed mowing, building things, classic cars and attending car shows.  James loved his boats and going to Florida to fish. He is survived by two sons, Scott (Susan)...

Roger D. Wilson, age 70, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  Roger was born September 29, 1951 to Kelly Wilson Jr. and Evelene Tarter Wilson in Nancy, Kentucky.  Roger was of the Baptist faith and a member of Duke Memorial Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and worked in different capacities for the church. He was past president of the Kiwanis Club.  He worked for the Commonwealth Journal...

Rachel Girdler Redmond made her way home to be with her Lord on June 21, 2022, at the age of 92, surrounded by family. Mom is rejoicing with Dad in heaven now. Rachel had a servant heart and loved to cook for family and friends. She was an excellent cook and did so as head cook for the Nancy Elementary School many years before retirement. Rachel’s other life commitments were to her family and her church. Rachel cherished her family, and was affectionately called “Nanny” by...

Betty Jean (Williams) Carter died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home in Somerset.  She was 85 years of age. Born in Somerset on October 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alfurd and Etta Marie Spencer Williams.  Betty retired from the American Red Cross where she was employed as a member of the Disaster Relief Services. She was an active member of the First Christian Church where she sang in the church choir, served as a Trustee, and was a member of several church...

Nettie Gailya Whitaker, age 82, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Gail was born on November 28, 1939 in Mt. Victory, KY to the late Earl Jones and Beulah Edwards Jones.  She was a member of Southern Heights Christian Church where she was very active while her health permitted.   Gail was deeply rooted in her Christianity and was an excellent example for her children and grandchildren.  She traveled all over the...

Donald H. Morrow, 82, of Fayetteville, Georgia, formerly of Somerset, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Don was born on January 16, 1940 in Cedar Crest, KY. He graduated from Nancy High School and shortly thereafter entered the United State Armed Forces where he was trained as a projectionist and mechanic at Ft. Hood, TX. He was married to Murial Correll Morrow for more than 50 years. He retired from the Delco Division of the General Motors Corporation. Don was a member of Beacon Hill...

Jurl Cunnagin, 93 passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born August 1st, 1928 in Bond, Kentucky, the son of Captain David and Pollie Lakes Cunnagin. Survivors include his wife of 72 years who he married on May 30th, 1950 in Somerset, Kentucky. Also surviving are three daughters; Connie Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, Karen Williams of Somerset, Kentucky and Robin Cunnagin of Somerset, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Eric Brooks...

Milburn Tarter, age 96, of Nancy, KY passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Milburn was born on October 28, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Marcus and Opal Richardson Tarter. Milburn was baptized on August 18, 1940. He was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church as long as his health permitted. He taught an adult Sunday school class for several years and a Discipleship Training class. Milburn was a trustee and an usher for the...

Lewis Edward Shadoan, age 93 of Somerset, KY passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. Lewis was born on December 29, 1928 in Somerset, KY to the late Norman and Clode Padgett Shadoan. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Shadoan Newman; one granddaughter, Ginger Jasper Thompson; a grand son-in-law, Shannon Thompson; one great-granddaughter, Zoey Thompson; two great-grandsons, Asher Thompson and Brayden Walker; a sister, Juanita (Edward) Coffey; two...

Carol Ellen Daulton, age 75, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. Carol was born on January 1, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Linville and Martha Hunley Calhoun. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Nancy.  Carol was a longtime employee of 33 years at Wiggington Builders.  She enjoyed feeding her birds, squirrels and hummingbirds.  She also enjoyed going to the beach and especially loved spending time with...