Obituaries

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...

Jul 6, 2021

Doris Burton Hail, born Doris Ann Burton, was born on February 3rd, 1939. She passed away from this life on July 6th, 2021. She was the daughter of Joseph Clark and Beatrice Denham Burton, and she was born in Somerset, Kentucky; she had four siblings: Lawrence, Howard, Jean, and Margie. She married Mark Duane Hail on September 1, 1961,...

Jul 6, 2021

Thelma Mae Meece, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab.

She was born in the Acorn Community on February 12, 1928; daughter of the late Wildrew and Nova Childers Cottongim. She was a homemaker serving her home in many different capacities and raising her children. She was a rock to her family,...

Jul 2, 2021

Jerry Lynn Scrimager, Jr., age 50, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Jerry was born on September 16, 1970 in Somerset, KY., to Jerry Scrimager, Sr. and Juanita Brewster Wheeldon. He was a salesman at Kentucky Auto Parts in Berea, KY. Jerry was good...

Jun 29, 2021

Gladys Robbins Stringer, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Gladys was born November 13, 1934 in Stanford, KY to the late James Robbins and Beulah Robbins. Mrs. Stringer lived her entire life in Somerset, Kentucky.  She married William Stringer in...

Jun 27, 2021

Lona Mae Hall 95, passed away Sunday, June 27,2021 at the home of her daughter Judy Cates in Richmond, Kentucky. She was born on October 5,1925 in Richmond, Kentucky and was the daughter of Johnny and Amanda Tackett Bowlin.

Lona was employed by Young World for many years and was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church....

Jun 24, 2021

Darlene McGowan Long, age 72, of Somerset passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born on December 15, 1948 in the Jabez Community, daughter of the late Earnest and Rittie McGowan.  Darlene was a kind-hearted and loving person who loved everyone, especially her...

Jun 20, 2021

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...

Jun 18, 2021

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...

Jun 17, 2021

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...

Jun 12, 2021

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...

Jun 9, 2021

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...

May 30, 2021

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....

May 28, 2021

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...

May 20, 2021

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;...

May 17, 2021

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...

May 13, 2021

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...