Obituaries

Jul 22, 2022

Eugene Harrison Phipps age 81 has sadly left us after a long illness on July 22, 2022 in Somerset, KY. Gene was born in Salyersville, KY and raised in Cleveland Ohio. He served in the Air force and then after meeting his wife Donna (Hamilton) in Cleveland, they soon began a marriage that lasted 60 years and that was...

Jul 20, 2022

Ms. Minnie Meece, of Somerset, daughter of the late Estel and Mary Frances ( West ) Hall was born on December 23, 1923 in Somerset, Kentucky. She departed this life July 20, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center having attained the age of 98.

Other than her parents, Mrs. Meece was preceded in death by her...

Jul 8, 2022

Mildred Watson, age 86, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Mildred was born on September 16, 1936 in Somerset, KY to the late Parker West and Eva Hall West.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Mildred loved quilting, crocheting and making floral arrangements.  She especially...

Jul 6, 2022

Juanita Gosser, 91, of Russell Springs, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her home in Nicholasville.  She was born August 16, 1930, in Russell County to the late Arvel and Erie Meece Thomas.  She was a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church.  Juanita spent her career as a teacher in Jefferson County to retire and live with her...

Jul 4, 2022

Iva Dean (Dean) Phelps, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on July 4, 2022 at the age of 89.

She was born June 8, 1933 to Cary and Bertie Waddle of Poplarville, Kentucky. Dean was a resident of Somerset for many years and was a co-owner of Phelps Oil Company. She attended Beacon Hill Baptist Church.

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Jul 4, 2022

Shirrell Ethridge Mullins, age 86, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Monday, July 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born Wednesday, November 13, 1935, in the Humphrey community of Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Homer & Inez Durham Mullins.  His loving wife, whom he married Saturday, May 21, 1955, is Mildred...

Jun 26, 2022

Roger D. Wilson, age 70, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Roger was born September 29, 1951 to Kelly Wilson Jr. and Evelene Tarter Wilson in Nancy, Kentucky.

Roger was of the Baptist faith and a member of Duke Memorial Baptist Church, where he served...

Jun 26, 2022

James Parker Heath, age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his children.

James was born on April 5, 1933 in Somerset, KY to the late Theodore Heath and Audrey Hill Heath.  He was a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church and a former Mason in Walton Verona, KY.  He...

Jun 21, 2022

Rachel Girdler Redmond made her way home to be with her Lord on June 21, 2022, at the age of 92, surrounded by family. Mom is rejoicing with Dad in heaven now.

Rachel had a servant heart and loved to cook for family and friends. She was an excellent cook and did so as head cook for...

Jun 9, 2022

Betty Jean (Williams) Carter died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home in Somerset.  She was 85 years of age.

Born in Somerset on October 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alfurd and Etta Marie Spencer Williams.

Betty retired from the American Red Cross where she was employed as a member of...

Jun 5, 2022

Nettie Gailya Whitaker, age 82, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Gail was born on November 28, 1939 in Mt. Victory, KY to the late Earl Jones and Beulah Edwards Jones.  She was a member of Southern Heights Christian Church where she was very active while her health...

May 30, 2022

Donald H. Morrow, 82, of Fayetteville, Georgia, formerly of Somerset, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.

Don was born on January 16, 1940 in Cedar Crest, KY. He graduated from Nancy High School and shortly thereafter entered the United State Armed Forces where he was trained as a projectionist and mechanic at Ft. Hood, TX. He was...

May 30, 2022

Jurl Cunnagin, 93 passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022 at the Jean Waddle Care Center Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born August 1st, 1928 in Bond, Kentucky, the son of Captain David and Pollie Lakes Cunnagin. Survivors include his wife of 72 years who he married on May 30th, 1950 in Somerset, Kentucky. Also surviving are three...

May 23, 2022

Milburn Tarter, age 96, of Nancy, KY passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Milburn was born on October 28, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Marcus and Opal Richardson Tarter. Milburn was baptized on August 18, 1940. He was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church...

May 21, 2022

Lewis Edward Shadoan, age 93 of Somerset, KY passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab.

Lewis was born on December 29, 1928 in Somerset, KY to the late Norman and Clode Padgett Shadoan.

He is survived by one daughter, Linda Shadoan Newman; one granddaughter, Ginger Jasper Thompson; a grand son-in-law,...

May 20, 2022

Carol Ellen Daulton, age 75, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family.

Carol was born on January 1, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Linville and Martha Hunley Calhoun. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Nancy.  Carol was a longtime employee of 33...

May 16, 2022

Coy Lee Mounce, 64, of Science Hill, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born November 7, 1957 in Somerset; son of Leslie Coy Mounce and the late Betty Jean (Fulcher) Mounce.

He is survived by his father; his wife, Bernadette (Hines) Mounce; two sons, David Leslie and...

May 3, 2022

JoAnn Dick, age 53, of Nancy, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and her little dog, Bandit.

JoAnn was born on January 3, 1969 in Somerset, KY to Judy Fox Pendleton. She was a graduate of Casey County High School and a graduate of Somerset Community College in 1990....

Apr 26, 2022

Edna Jane Bullock of Nancy, KY departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the age of 88 years old.

Edna was born on April 16, 1934 in Nancy, KY. She was the daughter of the late Elwood and Audie Calhoun Burton.

She is survived by her two loving daughters,...

Apr 22, 2022

Brenda Joyce Taylor, 75, of Somerset, passed away, Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born December 11, 1946 in Somerset; daughter of the late James & Bernice (Vaught) Price. She married Donald Taylor on January 15, 1965, who preceded her in death on January 23, 1995. She...