Recent Obituaries

Rosa Testa Hahn, 87, passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born on January 21, 1934 in Naples, Italy, daughter to the late Raffaelle Testa and Anna Lama Testa. She was married to Kenneth Eugene Hahn on March 23, 1955 in Naples, Italy.  Rosa was known for her skill and expertise in cooking and serving authentic Italian meals. She also enjoyed spending time...

Jolene Solomon Rogers, age 59, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Jolene was born on February 1, 1962 in Somerset, KY to the late Riley Solomon and Jennetta (Eads) Solomon.  She was the wife of Mark Rogers whom she married on August 30, 1980.  She was a member of Mill Springs Fellowship Church.  Jolene was an employee for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She loved bears, gospel music, doing puzzle books and...

Mary G. Lovins, 82, of Eubank, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her residence.   She was born September 14, 1938 in Mt. Victory, Kentucky; daughter of the late Luther & Nannie Sue (Whitis) Hyden. She was a homemaker.   She is survived by her husband, Dean Edward Lovins; three daughters, Debra Dean Williams of Eubank, Rhonda Sue & (Victor) Irwin of Bronston, and Dianna Lynn & (Doug) Buis of Eubank; two brothers, Levon & (Brenda) Hyden of Science Hill and...

Lottie Burton age 77, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her home.    Lottie was born May 1, 1944 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late William Beckham Rose and Jessie Mae Smiley.    She was a member of Seven Oaks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Charles Edward Burton, Harold Lee Burton, Roger Wayne Burton; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.    Lottie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her...

Lucreta Eads, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky. She was 87 years of age. Born June 25, 1934 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Della Hall Godsey. Lucreta was a homemaker, member of Jennie’s Chapel United Methodist Church, and helped to babysit her grandchildren. She was always very friendly to everyone she met and was liked by all who knew her. Survivors include two sons, Rex...

Emma Jean Holts Hines age 69, was born on May 26, 1952. She departed this life September 1, 2021 at Lake Cumberland regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Emmit and Bobbie Holts and then moved to Somerset, Kentucky at and early age, in 1956. Emma graduated from Somerset High School in 1970. She was retiree of the Palm Beach Company and was a foster of numerous children. She also ran her own catering business, J and J catering. She loved cooking...

Kathern Lee Dodson, age 86, of Science Hill, KY, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Kathern was born on January 10, 1935 in Detroit, MI to the late Lewis H. Dodson and Lillian J. Ferguson Dodson. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and painting. Kathern was a Food Service Manager for the Somerset Independent School System. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Somerset and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived...

Priscilla Kay Burton, age 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born January 11, 1960 in Lexington, Priscilla was a longtime resident of Nancy. Priscilla was a loving mother, devoted wife, Memaw, sister, daughter and “Cilla” to all. Her smile could light up a room and her laugh will forever be remembered.   Priscilla married the love of her life, Steven Alan Burton, on October 20, 1978. During their 43 years together, they were blessed...

Darlene June Hadley, 61 of Somerset, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Bronston, Kentucky on May 4,1960; daughter of the late Fred E. Haynes and Elaine Suzanne Haynes Lamb. She was preceded by her parents and her brother, Frank M. Haynes. Darlene is survived by her two sons, Richard (Myra) of Stanton, Kentucky and Joe (Mary) Coe of Middlesboro, Kentucky and five grandchildren, R.J., Caleb, Abby, Olivia and Harper. One sister; Margie...

Elizabeth "Beth" Jane New was taken by our Lord on August 6, 2021. She was the daughter of Robert O. New and Doris J. Padgett New. Beth was a special needs child with mental and physical challenges. Most people see a special needs person and avoid them or look away because they see only the outer shell, the physical being, the limitations, and the different. Beth was blessed to be surrounded by loving and caring people; her family and her second wonderful family who saw her...