Recent Obituaries

Dana T. Post age 70, passed from this life with his wife by his side on June 20th 2021 in Somerset Kentucky. Dana was born March 24th 1951 in Philippi West Virginia to the late Donald Post and Gertrude “Jerri” Nestor Jones. He retired from General Electric Glass Plant as an engineer/supervisor after 27 years. Dana enjoyed coaching little league football and basketball. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved hunting, working in his yard, planting flowers, and spending...

Irene Hunter Aker, age 105, of Somerset, passed from this life on Friday, at her residence after an extended illness.  She was born on Friday, August 27, 1915 in the Sugar Hill Community of Pulaski County, Kentucky. Irene was born during the time of World War I and survived the challenging times of World War II and the “Great Depression”, her stamina and tenacity also helped her to endure the times of two pandemics.  She was a strong independent woman of faith that...

Ann Nugene Holloway age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family, holding the hand of her granddaughter.   Ann was born April 1, 1945 to the late Evenis Bolin and Oshie Smith Bolin in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was a KY Colonel, member of the Salvation Army, Sun Beam, a hostess and a guard. She enjoyed reading her Bible, yard sales, spending time with her family, especially spending time with her...

Darlene May Bland Vanhoosier age 89, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital under Hospice care.   Darlene was born May 1, 1932 in Pulaski County to the late Joseph Elbert Bland and Flonnie Johnson Bland. She enjoyed gospel music, cooking, growing flowers, she loved her family and was saved and loved God.   She is survived by two sister, Wanda Lee Pierce of Somerset, Lucille Bucholtz of Union, Ohio, and two brothers,...

Myra Gail Morgan Bowser, age 65, of Dayton, went to be with Jesus on June 9, 2021. She was born at Miami Valley Hospital on March 8, 1956, the daughter of Erasmus Morgan and Emma Morgan. She was preceded in death by her dad, Erasmus Morgan. Myra is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph Bowser; mother, Emma Morgan; and brother, Rich Morgan (Teri); sister-in-law, Renee Bowser; two aunts, June (Claude) Crum and Lorene (Conrad) Garrison; one uncle, Melvin (Fern) Baker; and a host of cousins,...

Gary “Buzz” Baker age 60, of Somerset, passed away from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1960 in Somerset to the late Edna and Floyd Baker. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Baker, his mother, Edna Baker and his sister, Roseann Wesley. He leaves behind his wife, Sue Baker whom he married on February 14, 1992. Two daughters, Courtney (Brandon) Boyd of Science Hill, Kendra (Bryan) Bishop of Somerset,...

Johanna Stephens, age 78, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Johanna was born on January 5, 1942 in Somerset, KY to Delvin Holt and Mae Spears Holt.  They were blessed with one daughter, Terri L. Norfleet of Somerset. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Leon Stephens, whom she married on February 12, 1961 and he preceded her on March 18, 2009. A Graveside service will be held on...

Audrey M. Prather, 91, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky Passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband; Harold L. Prather. Her parents; Dewey Bland and Ida (Waldrip) Bland, and a brother Dewey Bland Jr. She is survived by; her daughter, Linda S. (Tom) Elliott and her son; Dan (Linda) Prather; her grandchildren, Brandon (Lindsey) Prather, Courtney (Jordan) Lovelace and Caitlin (Dave) Carter and also two Step-Granddaughters; Melissa (Tim)...

Wallace R. Pierce, age 81 of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday May 18, 2021 at his spouse’s residence. Wallace was born on June 27, 1939 in Burnetta, Kentucky to the late Linville and Lettie Roberts Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a member of Denham Street Baptist Church.     He worked for Warner fertilizer, Purnia Feed Mill, State Highway Department and was a dairy farmer.     Wallace leaves behind his loving wife and caregiver whom he...

Bertha L. Phillips was born on March 30, 1936 in Pulaski County to the late Abb and Elsie Lowery Hill. She was married to Charles Lloyd Phillips on October 24, 1954, He preceded her in death on May 17, 2007.   She is survived by her children, Deborah and Thurman Wallace of Burnside, Ky; Jeff and Angela Phillips of Monticello, Ky; Sandra Mink of Somerset and Jennifer Brashears of Science Hill. Eleven grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, and...