Obituaries

Feb 22, 2022

Joshua L. Hill, age 40, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Joshua was born December 29, 1981 to Michael Hill and Marliyn Miller in Frankfort, Kentucky.

He graduated from Southwestern High School. He loved living on the farm.

Joshua was preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2022

James Edward Watkins, 58, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on August 24, 1963 in New Albany, IN; son of Judy Crockett Smith and the late Junior Watkins. He was a master builder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, landscaping and was an avid UK fan.

Feb 13, 2022

Evan “Gene” Brown, age 69, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in London.

Gene was born on October 21, 1952 in Hazard, KY to the late Albert Brown and Ollie Combs Brown.  He loved his family and caregivers and spending time with them.

He is survived by...

Feb 9, 2022

Louise M. Decker, 92, of Berea, formerly of Eubank, departed this life February 9, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. She was born February 9, 1930 in Burnside; to the late Ruby Dell (Shadoan) Childers and step-father, Kelly Herbert Childers of Burnside. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, and spending...

Feb 6, 2022

Barbara Sue Waddle Hall, 85, of Somerset lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on February 6, 2022.

She was born on April 23, 1936 in Somerset, KY to the late Henry Piercy Waddle and Mable Ballard Waddle. She was a graduate of Somerset High School and attended Cumberland College.

Barbara worked for the Somerset Board of...

Feb 5, 2022

Wilma Lou Stringer, age 86, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Wilma Lou was born on February 24, 1935 in the Ruth Community of Pulaski County to the late John Samuel Cox, Sr. and Edna Pearl Alexander Cox.  She was a Vice President of Production Credit Association for...

Feb 2, 2022

James Edward Watkins, 58, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on August 24, 1963 in New Albany, IN; son of Judy Crockett Smith and the late Junior Watkins. He was a master builder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, landscaping and was an avid UK fan.

Feb 2, 2022

Marie H. Smith, daughter of the late Millard and Lucille Hatfield, was born on March 4, 1944 in Adrian, Michigan and she departed this life on February 2, 2022 in Somerset, KY having attained the age of 77 years.

Survivors include; three daughters, Christine Marie Harvey, Loretta "Lori" J. Smith (and Robert), and Dawn Marie Smith (and...

Feb 1, 2022

Margaret Davis Bruner born August 14, 1942 and departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the age of 79. Born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, Margaret spent 18 years of her adult life in Indiana where she met and married her husband Billy Bruner Sr. and they both worked and retired from Ford Motor Company. Returning to Kentucky...

Jan 22, 2022

Deborah L. Beshears Daulton, age 64, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Deborah was born on November 11, 1957 in Somerset, KY to the late Roy Beshears and Thelma J. Walters Beshears.  She was a member of Parkers Mill Baptist Church and enjoyed church services.  Deborah worked at...

Jan 14, 2022

Janet Yevone Rainwater, age 80, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at her residence.

Janet was born on March 25, 1941 in Cains Store, KY to the late Oscar Campbell and Viva Latrieve Compton Campbell.  She was a member of Jenny’s Chapel Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son-in-law, James...

Jan 14, 2022

Larry Richard Hamilton, 75, of Somerset passed from this life on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on August 29, 1946 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Jack Hamilton and Madeline Goforth Hamilton.  He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School and became a well know self-employed, business owner in the...

Jan 12, 2022

Florine Alexander, 86, passed away January 12, 2022 in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born April 3, 1935 in Sloan's Valley, Kentucky to John and Vervin (Baker) Hill.

Flo was a loving soul and caregiver to many throughout her life. She baby-sat for many years and later was a caregiver to the elderly. She was widowed at a...

Jan 8, 2022

Jacqueline Nicole Powers, age 44, of Eubank, Kentucky passed from this life Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Jacqueline was born October 7, 1977 to Ray Troxtell and Kathy Stringer Baer in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was of the Christian faith and liked to watch “Big Brother” on television and Lifetime movies. She...

Jan 6, 2022

Eddie Lee Daulton, age 60, of Somerset, KY, departed this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

Eddie was born on September 11, 1961 in Somerset, KY to the late Joseph Lee and Tamara Brotherton Daulton.  He was the owner of Silk Treasures Floral Wholesale and operated Treasure Chest prior to that.

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Jan 4, 2022

Milton M. Greer, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born Friday, September 6, 1946 in Eubank, Kentucky to Edgar and Laura (nee Adams) Greer.

Milton retired from Cincinnati Milacron as a machinist. He had a natural talent to work on motors and even built his own...

Dec 31, 2021

Mary Lois Tucker Hobdy, 76, of Somerset passed from this life on Friday, December 31, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born on May 24, 1945 in West Moreland, Tennessee, daughter of the late Louis and Maggie Clark Tucker.   Mary worked as a cashier in the retail sales business for...

Dec 31, 2021

Joyce "Faye" Martin, 78 of Lexington and formerly of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 31st, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born January 18, 1943 in Danville, KY. The daughter of the late George Albert and Della Mae Adams Whitaker. Faye worked many years as a In Home Health Care Provider. She loved to serve...

Dec 26, 2021

Ray Stringer passed away at his Somerset home after a prolonged illness. He was born in Ringgold, KY, and was of the Baptist faith. Ray had several businesses locally, and a successful cab company in New Castle, Indiana. He then worked for General Motors (Delco Remy) in Anderson, IN, where he retired, before moving back to Somerset.

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Dec 24, 2021

Eddie Guthrie Owens, born September 19, 1939 in Albany, KY, passed away December 24, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

He was a retired Member Services Advisor and Safety Manager for South KY RECC, serving the five county region for over 37 years. Prior to joining SKRECC, he worked as a school teacher...