Obituaries

Oct 15, 2022

Georgia Ruth Stringer, age 101, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Marietta, GA.

Georgia was born on January 11, 1921 in Grays, KY to the late Parks Brittain Davenport and Eliza McVay Davenport.  She was a member of the Somerset Nazarene Church.  Georgia was well known for being a seamstress and doing...

Oct 7, 2022

Jean P Sewell, age 95, passed away October 7, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family when she passed. Jean was born on September 18, 1927 in Trenton, New Jersey. She lived in many places including New Jersey, New York City, Russo, KY, London and Somerset, KY as her parents were missionaries who...

Sep 30, 2022

Gordon Lee Burkett, age 75, Cynthiana, died Friday, September 30, 2022 at his residence. Born in Naomi, Kentucky to the late James Dewey “JD” and Mildred Henderson Burkett, he was a sensi for the Cynthiana Sin-The Shaolin-Do and active in the Sin The Karate School in Lexington. Gordon loved boating and fishing on Lake Cumberland where he was born...

Sep 27, 2022

Steven Lewis Cain, age 63, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Steve was born on March 18, 1959 in Somerset, KY to the late James Cain and Freda Beshears Cain.  He attended Oak Hill Baptist Church.  Steve enjoyed hunting and going to Dirt Track races.  He loved his...

Sep 20, 2022

elson M. Ard, 94, of Nancy, KY; departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his residence.

He was born December 26, 1927 in Nancy; son of the late Ollie and Lura (Buchanan) Ard. He was a farmer and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Nancy.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 17, 2022

Chestena Childers, age 82, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Chestena was born December 29, 1939 to Dewey Foster and Dorothy Ard Foster in Vinnie, Kentucky.

She became a Christian at Smith Grove Baptist Church and in her later years she attended Ringgold Methodist Church....

Sep 16, 2022

Winfred C. Compton, age 96, of Faubush, KY, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home.

Winfred was born October 29, 1925 in Nancy, KY. He was the son of the late Carthal Compton and Lela Coner Compton. He was a Navy Veteran and served in World War II on the USS Mission Bay. He...

Sep 11, 2022

Elizabeth Lou Foster “Betty Foster”; formerly Elizabeth “Betty” Turpin went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11th, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington, KY at the age of 69. She was born in Somerset, KY on March 3rd, 1953 to the late Zella & James Turpin. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Sep 10, 2022

Connie Sue Poynter Burdine, daughter of the late Cecil and Eunice Ballou Poynter, was born on January 12, 1947 and she departed this life on September 10, 2022 having attained the age of 75 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Tophel Glen Burdine on February 14th, 169 at the Flat Lick Baptist Church. He preceded her in...

Sep 5, 2022

Sandra Kay Frye, age 67, of Burnside, KY, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born on February 19, 1955 in Burnside, KY to the late Edgar Hargis and Louanne Bolin Hargis.  She retired from Eastern KY Power in the Maintenance Department.  Sandra was a member of First...

Sep 3, 2022

Millard Warren, age 94, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born February 11, 1928 to the late George and Maggie Hall Warren.

Millard did not have children of his own, but he was a father to many who loved...

Sep 3, 2022

Robert Howard Erp, age 96, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on November 1, 1925, in Grundy, Kentucky, the son of Wesley Bruce Erp and Alma (Fulcher) Erp.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Iva Jean (Jones) Erp. Also preceding...

Sep 2, 2022

Billy Lewis Wilson, age 79, in Faubush, KY, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at his residence.

Billy was born on September 15, 1942 in Faubush, KY to the late Hubert Wilson and Bonnie Davis Wilson.  He was a member and deacon of Parkers Mill Road Baptist Church.  Billy retired as a Welding teacher from Somerset...

Aug 27, 2022

Barry Lee Johnson, age 73, of Jabez, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Barry was born on June 29, 1949 in Somerset, KY to the late Robert E. Lee Johnson and Grace Irene Roberts Johnson.  He was a self-employed mechanic.  Barry enjoyed working on old cars and playing music.  He...

Aug 16, 2022

Mary Francis Erp passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky with her daughter Sherri by her side. Mary was born in Lower Turkey Creek in the Delta Community of Wayne County on January 5, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Margaret Morrow Correll. She was a graduate...

Aug 14, 2022

Benny Strunk, age 69, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life to his eternal home on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Benny was born May 3, 1953 to Namon Strunk and Edith Colyer Strunk in Tateville, Kentucky.

He was a member of Potters Place Church and he liked playing pool, singing,...

Aug 12, 2022

William “Bill” Edward York, age 78, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Unit.

Bill was born April 16, 1944 to the late William and Oneida York.

He was a former Employee of Lear Sieglar and owner of Protect Security. Bill loved collecting antiques, fishing, helping people and spending time with...

Aug 11, 2022

Zella Lee Loveless, age 88, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on February 4, 1934 in East Somerset, daughter of the late Beecher Harper and Hettie Russell Harper Buchanan. She was a homemaker and a member of Heritage Hope Church of God. She...

Jul 23, 2022

Ruby Jean “Mammy” Jennings, age 79, of Nancy, KY, departed this life on Saturday July 23, 2022 in Jamestown KY.

Ruby was born on February 15, 1943, in Sturgis, KY to the late Kelly and Marie ”Maggie” Peak James.  She was a member of Burnetta Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, doing crossword puzzles, and sitting on her...

Jul 22, 2022

Laverne Eubanks Keith, 97, of Eubank passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

She was born in Eubank, Kentucky on February 9, 1925; daughter of the late Richard Taylor and Mollie Agnes (Denney) Eubanks. She worked for Paul's Discount for a number of years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing,...