Obituaries

Sep 20, 2021

Paula Thompson Kennedy, daughter of the late Franklin John and Minnie Dalton Thompson, was born in Somerset, KY on April 5, 1969 and she departed this life in Mt. Vernon, KY on September 20, 2021 having attained the age of 52 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Kevin Kennedy, he survives. Other survivors include; two sisters, Patricia...

Sep 16, 2021

Vernon Petrey, age 86, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Thompson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY.

Vernon was born on November 10, 1934 in Pulaski County to the late Millard McKinley Petrey and Zula Evalee Bailey Petrey.  He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy and member of...

Sep 11, 2021

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...

Sep 10, 2021

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 &...

Sep 10, 2021

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...

Sep 8, 2021

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;...

Sep 7, 2021

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,...

Sep 1, 2021

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...

Aug 30, 2021

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...

Aug 25, 2021

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...

Aug 9, 2021

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...

Aug 6, 2021

Billy Paul Gibson, age 80, of Somerset, Ky passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Bill was born in Bronston, Ky on February 4, 1941. He was the son of the late Hubert and Mildred Gibson of Bronston, Ky. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife of 58 years, Elaine (New) Gibson who will...

Aug 6, 2021

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...

Aug 1, 2021

Bertha Hargis, 76, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on October 11, 1944; daughter of the late William Silas Parnell and Rachel Crawford. She worked for many years, and helped to build The Neighborhood in Somerset following her retirement from Palm Beach where she was...

Jul 31, 2021

Glenna Sue Lane, age 64, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at UK Hospital in Lexington.

Glenna was born on September 11, 1956 in Burnetta, KY to the late James L. Cain and Freda Beshears Cain.  She loved spending time with her children, brothers, grandchildren and one great granddaughter.  Glenna was a member...

Jul 29, 2021

Bernice Watson, age 83 of Somerset KY passed from this life on July 30th 2021. She was born June 19th 1938 in Monticello KY to the late Addie and Maymie Coffey Tuggle.

Bernice was of Baptist faith and a member of the Barnesburg Baptist Church for 20 years. She enjoyed to cook, shop and get dolled up...

Jul 29, 2021

Dianna Lee Brown, age 61, of Somerset, KY., passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Dianna was born on December 16, 1959 in Kenton County, KY., to the late Harold and Patty Beach Osborne. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and retired from Adanta as a Registered Nurse in June...

Jul 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that the Duncan family announces that their beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother Thomas Emby “Tom” Duncan returned to his forever home on July 22, 2021.

Tom Duncan was born on June 5, 1926, in McCreary County, Kentucky, to the late Andrew Jackson Duncan and Sylvia Ann West Duncan. The cherished brother...

Jul 12, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Flynn, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1946 to the late William York and Oneida Mayfield York. She was of the Baptist faith.  Elizabeth especially loved spending time with her family and grandkids.  She was a great woman...

Jul 11, 2021

Laura Leann Douglas (Lu), 23, of Somerset, KY, passed away on July 11, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital.

Laura (Lu) was born in Somerset, KY to Johnny Douglas and Cynthia Bowling Douglas on May 30, 1998.  She graduated from Southwestern High School 2016 in Somerset.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member...