Obituaries

Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson

Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson

Aug 26, 2023

 

Wanda Barker McKinney Nielson, daughter of the late Alonzo and Cloda Daulton Colyer, was born at Elihu, Kentucky on April 25th, 1936 and she departed this life on August 26th, 2023 having attained the age of 87 years.

She was first united in marriage to Mr. Weldon Barker, he preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage...

Doris Brown

Doris Brown

Aug 23, 2023

 

Doris May Brown, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She was born in Whitley City, KY on January 25, 1943 to Amp Gregory and Marie Gregory.  Doris was a member of 1st Apostolic Church for over 35 years. She had a deep, unwavering love for Jesus. Her faith in him was...

John William Brown

John William Brown

Aug 20, 2023

In loving memory of our husband, father, and grandfather John William Brown, who passed away on August 20, 2023 at 75 years of age. He was the devoted husband of Mary Jane Brown, a loving father of John William Brown, II and doting grandfather to Lilly Brown. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Although of imposing...

Ilene Dye

Ilene Dye

Aug 15, 2023

 

Ilene Dye, age 92, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Ilene was born on December 27, 1930 to the late Chester Stogsdill and Catherine Alexander Stogsdill in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was a member of West Somerset Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, visiting church and singing in the...

Kathleen Cole

Kathleen Cole

Aug 14, 2023

 

Kathleen (Kaye) Cole

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Kaye, our loving and devoted mother, Nana, sister and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 14, 2023.

Losing either one of your parents or loved one is a heartbreaking experience to go through. This beautiful soul of our family will be missed terribly. She was...

Shirley Boyd

Shirley Boyd

Aug 14, 2023

 

Shirley Jean Harper Boyd, 84 of Indianapolis, Indiana Passed from this life on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the home of her home in Indianapolis after an extended illness.

 

She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 24, 1938 daughter of the late Beecher Harper and Hettie Russell Harper. She was married to the late Edward Alben Boyd,...

Luke Rogers

Luke Rogers

Aug 12, 2023

 

Luke Edward Rogers, age 27, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Luke was born on March 6, 1996 in Lexington, KY to Edward Lee Rogers, Jr. and Connie Rogers.  He grew up in First Church of the Nazarene on Crawford Avenue in Somerset.  He loved farming, fishing and his dogs.  Luke drove a dump truck...

Mary Bates

Mary Bates

Aug 10, 2023

Mary Faith Prather Bates, age 77 of Somerset, KY passed away August 10, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Hospice Care after a brief illness.

Ms. Bates was born on March 6, 1946 in Danville, KY to the late Esma Girkey Prather and Arthur Goble Prather.

She enjoyed her family most of all. Whether it be cooking, vacationing, grandchildren's events,...

Elwood Hunt

Elwood Hunt

Aug 9, 2023

 

Elwood "Woody" Hunt was born on April 12, 1942 and passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home in the Blaze Valley Community of Pulaski County, KY.    Woody was known by many from his years driving a "chip truck" for Frito Lay until his retirement in 2006. He also drove for Rainbow bread as well as...

James VanHook

James VanHook

Aug 4, 2023

 

James Edward VanHook was born on December 13, 1944 and would leave his mark on this world for generations to come. 

He enjoyed nature, his farm and his family.  He loved horses, tractors, campers and traveling to Gatlinburg, Myrtle Beach or just touring the countryside with family and friends and building a life with his soul mate of 58...

Marvlena Collingsworth

Marvlena Collingsworth

Jul 29, 2023

 

Marvlena Collingsworth, age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at her home.

Marvlena was born on September 6, 1946 to the late Porter Hughes and Margaret Haynes Hughes in Somerset, Kentucky.

She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, painting and loved her furbabies. Most of all she cherished her...

Phyllis Campbell

Phyllis Campbell

Jul 23, 2023

 

Phyllis was born in Pulaski County on October 17th, 1934 to Roscoe and Goldie Huff Pierce.  Phyllis passed away on July 23rd, 2023, making her 88 years old.

Phyllis graduated from Nancy High School in May 1950 and on July 29th 1950 Phyllis married Royce Campbell.  Together, they were blessed with two wonderful sons.

Phyllis was saved at an...

Delta Sadler

Delta Sadler

Jul 16, 2023

 

Delta Marie Crouch Sadler, age 95, of Somerset, KY, passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Laurel Height Nursing Home.

Delta was born on August 12, 1927 in Pulaski County to the late Millard Cosby Crouch and Helen Brooks Crouch. She was united in marriage on September 22, 1945 to James Robert Sadler.  She was a...

Lowell Daulton

Lowell Daulton

Jul 14, 2023

 

Lowell Omer “Peanut” Daulton, of Somerset went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 14, 2023, having reached the age of 85 years. He was born on April 15, 1938 in Pulaski County to Omer V. Daulton and Mary Adams Daulton – both preceded him in death.  Peanut was a lifelong carpenter, mainly residential construction for D.C. Trimble, Inc.,...

John "JC" Hicks

John "JC" Hicks

Jul 5, 2023

 

John Calvin (J.C.) Hicks peacefully passed from this life into the arms of his heavenly Father at his home on July 5, 2023. 

He was born July 2, 1935, to the late Sidney Melvin Hicks, Sr., and Emily Irene (Hanks). Lovingly survived by his wife Mary Frances (Mickey); sons Timothy Michael (Diane), Peter Neil (Linda) and William Benjamin; grandchildren...

Karen Hardesty

Karen Hardesty

Jul 5, 2023

 

Karen Elizabeth Hardesty, age 76 of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Hospice of Lake Cumberland.  She was born on June 18, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to Alden Gay and Janet Williams Gay.  Karen was a Christian and a member of Cross Connection Church.   She will be remembered as a very...

Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Jul 4, 2023

 

Helen D. Jones, age 85 of Somerset, KY,  passed away on July 4, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Helen was born on February 22, 1938 at Mintonville, KY to Clyde Dalton and Martha Jasper Dalton.  On September 2, 1959, she married her husband, Kenneth Jones at Meadow Creek Baptist Church in Wayne County.  Helen...

Drew Patrick

Drew Patrick

Jul 2, 2023

 

Drew Patrick, age 47, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY.

Drew was born on December 31, 1975 in Somerset, KY to the late Jerry Richard Patrick and Kathy Sue Roberts Patrick.  Drew was a graduate of Southwestern High School.  He enjoyed singing Gospel music, going to amusement parks, traveling...

Charles Whitaker

Charles Whitaker

Jun 26, 2023

 

Charles Ray Whitaker, age 79, of Ferguson, KY, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence.

Charles was born on July 1, 1943 in Mt. Victory, KY to the late Robert Whitaker and Mazie Farmer Whitaker.  He worked at Springfield Laundry in Ohio for 41 years. Charles was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing.   

He...

Sarah Boggs

Sarah Boggs

Jun 20, 2023

 

Sarah Boggs. Age 87, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Sarah was born on September 25, 1935 to the late Ray Yeary and Helen Quisenberry Yeary in Harlan County, Kentucky.

She was a member of Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church of Whitley City, Kentucky. She retired as the Instructional Supervisor with McCreary County...

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