Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Sneed, age 82, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Landmark of Louisville.

Barbara was born on July 29, 1941 in Somerset, KY to the late James Ridings and Patsy Bullock Ridings.  She was a member of Langdon Street Baptist Church.  Barbara enjoyed working in her flower garden.  

She is survived by her sister, Helen...

Jan 31, 2024

Roselean Merrick Stogsdill, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

She was born July 27, 1948 in Science Hill; daughter of the late Ernal & Bessie (Scrimager) Merrick. Roselean was a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service and Rose's Department Store. She was also a beauty school graduate and a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church in Nicholasville.

She is survived...

Jan 28, 2024

Willena Atkins, 89, of Somerset Kentucky, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

 

Willena was born on March 29, 1934 to the late William and Callie (Muse) Weddle in Faubush, Kentucky.

 

When Willena was seven years old, her family moved to Dayton, Ohio.  It was there that Willena graduated...

Jan 26, 2024

Margaret Ruth Burris having attained the age of 83 passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2024 into the arms of her savior after a lengthy illness at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.Margaret was a strong Christian lady who loved her Lord and her church. Margaret was a wonderful cook, loved to plant flowers, spent many years square dancing and...

Jan 23, 2024

Brandy Lee Calhoun age 40, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.

Brandy was born on February 25, 1983 to the late Rickey and Diane Calhoun in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping, crafting, traveling especially to the beach and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Most of...

Jan 15, 2024

Donald Ervine Jones, Jr. affectionately known by his family as “Toodie”, transitioned from this earth peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.  Toodie was born on April 22, 1985 in Indianapolis, IN to Donald and Linda Jones.  He was a great conversationalist, loved to socialize, enjoyed working to find the “right beat” with his stereos, tinkering with cars...

Jan 15, 2024

Jan 13, 2024

Rodney Allen Roy, (84), of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Oklahoma University Medical Center after a short illness. 

Born and raised in Nancy, KY, Rodney attended Lindsey Wilson College and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Eastern Kentucky University. He spent his professional career in sales with the International Harvester Company...

Jan 11, 2024

 

Kenneth (Goner) Arnold Morrow age 91, of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.

Kenneth was born on November 3, 1932 to the late Joseph and Sallie (Coomer) Morrow in Cedar Crest, Kentucky.

He was a loving, caring husband and father who had strong family values and work ethics....

Jan 9, 2024

 

Shirley M. Ford, age 82, of Ferguson, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her residence.  Shirley was born on October 12, 1941 to Estle Shadoan and Ester Worley Shadoan in the Saline Community of Pulaski County.   She was a graduate of Pulaski County High School and she attended Beauty College in Danville, then worked as a...

Jan 8, 2024

 

Jason Scott Hess, age 52, of Henderson, KY, formerly of Somerset, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Jason was born on July 12, 1971 in Norfolk, VA to Shirley Faye Chrisman Whitson and the late Paul Hess. He was a 1989 graduate of Somerset High School. Jason was saved at Burnside Baptist Church.  He enjoyed reading, music, and...

Jan 7, 2024

 

Jason Scott Hislope, age 19 of Somerset passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

 

He was born on Sunday, April 25, 2004 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of Jason Douglas Hislope and April Hall. Jason was a 2021 graduate of Southwestern High School. He enjoyed outdoor activities including “four wheeling”...

Jan 5, 2024

 

DAULTON, Frances Z. (nee Centers). Beloved wife of the late Lowell Daulton. Devoted mother of Debbie Amberger, Tammy (Donny) Yacchari, Tim Daulton and his fiancé, Catie Heidkamp. Loving grandmother of Kyle and Colton Amberger. Dear sister of Allene Braden, Jerry Centers, and the late Jack Centers and Syble Johnson. Cherished daughter of the late John and Mabel Centers.

Frances...

Jan 3, 2024

Della Married Harvey C Garner in 1958 and became a proud, independent, Airforce wife who supported her husband and family through their many station reassignments. She took care of her children and kept a beautiful home while her husband was deployed. Della was a sophisticated lady with impeccable manners and instilled this in her children as well.  She taught Kindergarten...

Jan 2, 2024

 

Leslie “Coy” Mounce, age 85, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Coy was born on March 16, 1938 in Somerset, KY to the late William Roland Mounce and Beulah Mae Debord Mounce.  He was a deacon at New Enterprise Baptist Church. Leslie was a Past Master of Somerset Masonic Lodge...

Dec 30, 2023

 

JD Stringer, age 88, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

JD was born on August 27, 1935 in Somerset, KY to the late Chester Stringer and Della Wright Stringer.  He was a member of East Somerset Baptist Church where he was a deacon and trustee, and Sunday school superintendent for...

Dec 9, 2023

 

On Saturday, December 9, 2023 Juanita Combs Perkins, of Nancy, passed away peacefully at Jean Waddle Care Center, Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was 97 years old.  Juanita was born on June 29, 1926 to the late John Henry Combs and Lonnie Pigman Combs in Allock, KY (Perry County).  She graduated from VICCO before marrying Arnold Perkins on September...

Dec 4, 2023

 

Thelma Oneita Morrow, a remarkable soul who graced this world for 96 beautiful years, left us on December 4th, 2023. Her presence was a gift to all who knew her, marked by her roles as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Thelma's life reflected her immense love for others, unwavering faith, and creativity.

Born September 30th, 1927, Thelma...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Vanessa M. Estill, 69, of Bowling Green formerly of Somerset, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky.

She was born in Hamilton, OH on October 15, 1954; daughter of the late William Bill and Melzina Wright Maret. She was a retired Care Giver from In Home Child Care. 

She is survived by her husband, Doug...

Dec 2, 2023

 

James Ferrell, age 79 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

He was born on August 10, 1944 in Eubank, Kentucky, son of the late John and Katherine Williamson Ferrell.

James was a retired truck driver for Somerset Refinery and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He liked hunting,...