Recent Obituaries

Deidre Lee Duke, age 59, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her residence. Deidre was born September 28, 1961 in Louisville, KY to the late Owen Hare and Judy Denise Davenport Hare.   She was a member of Huffaker Assembly of God where she was very active in her church.  Deidre loved spending time with her family and enjoyed taking her granddaughters shopping.  She also enjoyed going to the beach.  She is survived by her husband, Jerry Duke...

Vernon “Cleo” Girdler age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home.  Cleo was born May 30, 1935 to the late Benjamin Girdler and Angie Vaughn Girdler in Somerset, Kentucky.   He was of the Baptist faith, a member of West Somerset Baptist Church, and a UK Basketball fan, liked to watch ball games, loved watching westerns and tinkering.   Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Angie Girdler, brothers,...

Deanna Gosser Foley, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday evening, November 21, 2020, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehab.  She was 81 years of age. Born on October 23, 1939, in Russell County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Bea and Grace Anna Tarter Gosser. Deanna was a former jewelry manager for K-Mart and a member of Pinetop Church of Christ. She was also the former owner of D’s Gold and Gifts and an employee of Russell Sportswear. ...

Harold Ray Ragle, age 73, of Bronston, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Harold was born on December 31, 1946, in Burnside, KY to the late Vernon Ragle and Katie Bunch Ragle.  He worked as a Supply clerk at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital before his retirement. Before that he worked at Holiday Inn for twenty eight years as a cook and at Bob Evans as a cook.  He is survived by one step-son, Steve Salder of...

Lois Ann Hurd, 78, of Burnside, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 6, 1942; daughter of the late Freeman and Ora Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Lora Conley; sons, Ricky Hurd & (Betty Green), Charles Ronald Hurd & (Flora), Chris Hurd & (Holly), and Paul Allen Hurd & (Barbara); a sister, Sandra Johnson; grandchildren, Thorn Hurd, Piper Hurd, Presley Hurd, James Couch, Timothy Hurd, Charles Hurd,...

Mary Ann Flynn Burkett, 83, of Faubush, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was born in Faubush, Kentucky on July 10, 1937; daughter of the late Clifford H. and Irene Schoolcraft Flynn. She was a faithful follower of Christ, and a loyal member of Faubush Church of the Nazarene. Mary Ann was a sweet and kind woman, who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Dr....

Wesley Fox age 86, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home.   Wesley was born March 11, 1934 to the late Carsie and Lucy Worley Fox in Nancy, Kentucky.   Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lena Ann Fox, and son, Mark Fox.   He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Tim Fox (Cindy) of Nancy, daughters, Melissa Grant (Les) of Nancy, Wanda Robertson of Somerset, grandchildren, Amanda Burchett (Greg), Jonathan...

Tommy Spears age 64, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home.  Tommy was born December 13, 1955 to the late Lawrence Spears and Jewell Burdine Spears in Somerset, Kentucky   He was of the Baptist faith and liked to play pool, watch sports and NASCAR. He was a good husband and Dad, but a great Papa.   Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Jewell Spears, brothers, Ronnie Spears, Bobby Spears, sister, Gayle...

Thomas Ford “Tommy” Cheney, age 83 of Somerset, passed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born on April 17, 1937 in Somerset, son of the late Thomas G.  “T.G” and Vivian Ford Cheney.  Tommy was graduate Ferguson High School class of 1956.  He was married to Mary Lou Johnson on August 12, 1956 in Trenton, Georgia.  Tommy was the former owner of Somerset Electric for over 40 years. ...

Russell Ingram, 73, of Nancy, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Flint, KY on August 24, 1947, son of the late Hiram, Jr. & Dalna Day Ingram. He was a retired coal miner and a coal truck driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Eubank Church of Christ. Russell is survived by his wife, Shirley Bentley Ingram; a son, Marc & (Lori) Ingram of Mt. Zion, KY; a daughter, Jennifer & (Chris) Wilson of Eubank; two...