Obituaries

Apr 22, 2024

John Willis “J.W.” Hansford, age 94 of Somerset, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was born on April 27, 1929 to Charles Noble Hansford and Cloa Dell Sears Hansford at Shopville, KY.   J.W. met his life partner, Rheagenia Maxine Cain and they were married on July 5, 1951 in Rossville, GA,  while...

Apr 17, 2024

William Paul Watson age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Thursday, April 17, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

William was born on April 22, 1938 to the late Beecher Watson and Bertha Flynn Watson in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was a member of Barnesburg Baptist Church and member of the Hillbilly Jeep Krew. He retired as a mail carrier...

Apr 17, 2024

Paula “Pat” Janette Trail Scott, age 86, of Somerset passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the UK Hospital.

Pat was born on April 25, 1937 in Harlan Co., KY to the late William Trail and Merry Helen Troutman Trail.  Pat was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church.  She retired as a teacher from the Harlan County School System.  Pat...

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 7, 2024

Mildred Jean Marcum Franklin, age 90, of Somerset, KY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 after a brief stay at The Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.She was born in Pulaski County, KY on January 15, 1934, daughter of the late Mamie Francis Ping Marcum and the late William Pearl Marcum. At...

Mar 25, 2024

Juanita Marie (Shadoan) Coffey, age 89, passed on to her eternal home, March 25, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She was born on May 27, 1934 to the late Norman Shadoan and Cloda Padgett Shadoan in Somerset, KY.

Juanita was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Marie Coffey; one granddaughter, Jaime Coffey; and her siblings, Roy (Elizabeth) Shadoan, Christine...

Mar 22, 2024

Betty Kathleen Buff Bandy, age 94, of Somerset, KY passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab in Somerset, KY.She was born on November 15, 1929, in Morganton, NC to Clyde and Annie Bell Buff. Betty was a housewife who loved to spend time with her family. She loved to play games with her grandchildren, read...

Mar 12, 2024

Maxine Mays, age 77, of Somerset, KY, passed away from this life on March 12, 2024.

 

Maxine was born March 1, 1947, in Dayton, OH to Strong and Dora (Fugate) McKenzie.

 

She enjoyed camping and shopping till she dropped with her best friend Margie and loved ones.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She loved playing pranks on others, cooking for...

Mar 12, 2024

Prenatal Princess, Blaklee Ryan King, skipped this world on the 12 day of March, 2024 and was called directly to go enjoy eternal life with her Heavenly Father.  Her parents, family, and all others who were so excited to receive her here on earth, instead, Blaklee will receive them, in Heaven some sweet day, and what a day it will...

Mar 12, 2024

James Stevens age 87, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home.

James was born on August 18, 1936 to the late James Ondes Stevens and Eva Leona Whitaker Stevens in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a farmer, an auctioneer at Ford Brothers Realty and Auction...

Mar 11, 2024

David Russell Wilson, age 81, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his residence.

David was born on November 9, 1942 in Somerset, KY to the late Dolphus Wilson and Edith Simpson Wilson.  He retired from Crane Plumbing.  

He is survived by his son, David “Rusty” (Matina) Wilson, Jr. of Nancy; one granddaughter, Shelby Lynn (Chad) Simpson...

Mar 3, 2024

Tammy Lynn Cooper-West age 63, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab.

Tammy was born on November 3, 1960 to the late Roy G. Cooper and Norma Jean Sumner Cooper in Somerset, Kentucky.

She attended Ferguson Baptist Church. She loved her cat “Pooh” and her fish “Sunshine”. During her cancer treatment the...

Mar 1, 2024

Feb 26, 2024

onald K. Johnson, age 71 of Nancy, KY passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center.  Ronald was born on February 12, 1953 at Jabez, KY to Garvil Johnson and Nerotha Lafavers Johnson.  He was of Baptist faith and was saved recently.  He loved his family and loved spending time with them...

Feb 18, 2024

Helen Cain Bradley, 104, wife of the late Harvey D. Bradley, died peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence in Lexington, KY. She was born January 8, 1920, in Faubush, Pulaski County, KY, the daughter of the late Welby Cain and Nannie Burkett. Helen was active in NARFE for many years, and was a member of the Episcopal...

Feb 18, 2024

Garland Clay Cheuvront, 88, died peacefully at the Jean Waddle Care Center on February 18, 2024. Garland was born February 20,1935, in Winchester, Kentucky. He was the son of Uriel and Marian Cheuvront and was the husband of 67 years, to Jean Cheuvront.Garland grew up in Winchester and graduated from Winchester High in 1953. He began his career in Winchester...

Feb 17, 2024

William Stephen "Steve" Tucker, age 71, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his residence in Somerset.Steve was born September 19, 1952 to the late Charles Malcolm "Mac" and Joyce Dean (Corder) Tucker in Somerset, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Marcia Tucker, on July 8, 1972, with whom he spent 51 years of his life with until...

Feb 15, 2024

Eunice Imogene Sayers, age 84, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away from this life on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.

 

Eunice was born on April 20, 1939, to the late Sirl McClendon and Zelma Young in Faubush, Kentucky.

 

Eunice was a member of First Baptist Church of Science Hill, where she taught Sunday School, Awana and...

Feb 10, 2024

Joyce Angel Adkins was born September 4, 1935 and died on Saturday February 10, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She was the sixth daughter born to Everett and Lena Miller Angel.  She spent years as a wife, mother, and excellent homemaker before retiring from Super Service, Inc.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, sisters and brothers-in-law, Vida (Joe)...

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...