Obituaries

May 12, 2021

Bro. Ernest Warren, age 80, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home.

Ernest was born on July 8, 1940 in Somerset, KY., to the late George Thomas Warren and Maggie Artie Hall Warren. He was a minister for over 40 years and pastored several churches in Pulaski County.

He...

May 6, 2021

Dorene Tarter, daughter of the late Elcus and Rosa Clifton Floyd was born July 27, 1932 and she departed this life on May 6, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Care Center having attained the age of 88 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Logan Tarter, he preceded her in death on May 14, 2019.

May 5, 2021

Patricia “Pauline” Placke, age 83, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Pauline was born on July 16, 1937 in Pulaski County to the late James H. Ledbetter and Mary Farmer Ledbetter.  She retired from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital as an LPN.  Pauline enjoyed working in her yard and...

May 2, 2021

Jason Mitchell Griffith, age 49, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 19, 1972 in Monticello, Kentucky, son of the late Dock Henderson and Katherine J. Stringer Griffith.

Jason was a community servant. He retired from the City of Somerset Police Department,...

Apr 26, 2021

Jeff L. Hudson age 59, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was born August 24, 1961 to Edd Hudson and Marie Ping Hudson in Somerset, Kentucky.

He liked to watch westerns, watch the History Channel, loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and cherished his family.

Jeff...

Apr 24, 2021

Janie “Geneice” Wilson, was born on September 22, 1960 in Somerset, KY. She was the daughter of Ernestine Marie Loveless and William Estoe Brown. Geneice entered into her eternal life surrounded by family on Saturday, April 24, 2021 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Geneice was of the Catholic faith. She loved doing things with her...

Apr 23, 2021

Maurice Denver Hill, age 68 of Science Hill, KY, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Maurice was born on July 19, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Maurice David Hill and Francis Hahler Agerter.  He loved animals, especially his dogs, “Scruffy” and “Carly”.  He enjoyed fishing...

Apr 19, 2021

David Lee Baugh, age 73, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

David was born on November 22, 1947 in Somerset, KY, to the late Charles Baugh and Leah Rusch Baugh. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington and attended UK from 1966 to...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert Alonzo Warren, 99 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home from a recent illness.

He was born on July 14, 1921 at Ruth, Kentucky to the late William Edward Warren and Pearlie Alexander Warren.

He is survived by two daughters; Bobbie Ann and (Paul)...

Apr 3, 2021

Steven Foster, of Somerset, KY, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Hospital-Lexington. He was born in Tennessee in 1946, and soon after, the family moved to Michigan. After graduation from Melvindale High School in 1964, Steve moved to Kentucky, settling in Somerset, where he...

Apr 2, 2021

Doris Marion Brown Dodson, 58, of Somerset passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Somerset, on July 30, 1962; daughter of the late Elmer and Verla Ping Brown. She retired as a cook from the Pulaski Co. School System.

She is survived by her son, Jim Hurst;...

Mar 30, 2021

Chrystal Annette Wright Gumm, 43, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on January 1, 1978; daughter of, Jeff and Sue Wright.

She is survived by girlfriend, Melissa Wiggington; daughter, Tori Wiggington; her parents, Jeff and Sue Wright of Science Hill, Kentucky; half brother, Nash Wright; step...

Mar 29, 2021

Don McGowan age 76, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, March 29, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Don was born May 29, 1944 to the late Joe McGowan and Evada Wilson McGowan in Russell County, Kentucky.

He was of the Nazarene faith and enjoyed farming, coon hunting and worked as a painter....

Mar 29, 2021

Hazel Nellie Cain, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Liberty Care and Rehab. She was 102.

Born on September 19, 1918, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Robert Tyler and Anna Terry Cain. Hazel was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed flowers and was...

Mar 20, 2021

Carl B. “CB” Stewart, age 101, of Somerset, Kentucky peacefully went to heaven Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Lexington VA Hospital just 22 days before his 102nd birthday.

He and his wife, June, were members of 1st Baptist Church in Somerset, for 56 years. CB was a 50 year Mason and held a 32nd degree, also 50 year Eastern Star....

Mar 17, 2021

Emma Vanover Shumaker, age 62, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence following a short illness. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on May 28, 1958 to the late William II and Bonnie Jean Vanover. She was the seventh of their nine children.

Emma is survived by her husband...

Mar 17, 2021

Joey McKinley Trimble age 56, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home. Joey was born January 22, 1965 to the late Glen V. Trimble and Christine Rainwater Trimble in Somerset, Kentucky. He was of the Baptist faith. He married his wife, Trudy on June 12, 1993 in Somerset, Ky. He was a...

Mar 13, 2021

Mary Lou Kearns, age 73, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from her earthly life into eternal life with her heavenly father on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mary Lou was born on June 29, 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Leslie Eggers and Juanita Vaughn Eggers.

She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Bernie Kearns; two...

Mar 12, 2021

Danny Compton age 68, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home.

Danny was born November 22, 1952 to the late Leonard Compton and Bettie Godby Compton in Somerset, Kentucky.

Danny was a Graduate of Somerset High School Class of 1970, an Eagle Scout of Troop #82. He served...

Mar 12, 2021

Ervel E. Merrick, 87, of Science Hill, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 in Lexington. He was born September 7, 1933 in Naomi; son of the late Ernal & Bessie (Scrimager) Merrick. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by three daughters, Brenda & (Ernest) Begley of Lexington, Deborah Merrick of Somerset, and Beverly...