Recent Obituaries

Peggy Helen Simpson, age 74 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on May 12, 1952 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Oscar and Josephine Hargis Bray. As a child, she was a member...

Paul Dean Simpson of the Betsey/Meadow Creek community passed away at his home on October 8, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on October 28, 1941, to Dean and Mazie (Barnett) Simpson. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Lloyd and Mack Simpson. He...

Jeanie L. (NiNi) Valentine age 55, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Jeanie was born on March 9, 1971 to Frankie Clark and Katie Lowe Massey in Liberty, Kentucky. She enjoyed cooking, watching...

December 2, 1950 – October 1, 2026 Dr. Karl Duane Clinard “Doc”, 75, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2026, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of faith, family, service, and a lifetime devoted to others. Karl was born on December 2, 1950, in Clinton,...

Linda P. BrownNovember 16, 1942 – October 3, 2026 Linda P. Brown, 83, passed peacefully in Somerset, Kentucky, on October 3, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born November 16, 1942, in Brazil, Indiana, Linda was the daughter of Roy Otis Moore and Vicie Moore....

Rodney Stevens, age 65, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Rodney was born on May 29, 1961 to the late Thomas Stevens II and Maudie Branum Stevens in Somerset, Kentucky. He enjoyed...

Rocky Lee Boyd, age 65, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Rocky was born on June 25, 1961, to the late Fred Boyd and Sally Cook in Somerset, Kentucky. He was a member of Cedar Grove Church of God....

Kathy Lynn Berens, age 78 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on February 12, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Matthew and Shirley Kemp Mancz. She was of the Catholic faith...

Diana Mae Sears, age 79 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:23 a.m. at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Diana was born on October 12, 1946 to the late Ila Haste. Diana was a graduate of Shopville High School Class of...

Ronald Scott “Scottie” Dalton, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away on September 26, 2026 at the age of 60. Scottie was born on February 27, 1966, and was a lifelong resident of Science Hill; where he was born, raised, and always called home. He spent much of his...

Valinda Jean Spears Isaacs (Lucy) 79 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on the 25th of September 2026, and in true fashion, Dolly Parton Day (9 to 5), surrounded by her family. Born 13th of July 1947, to Herman Eugene Spears and Ollie May Hair Spears in Somerset,...

Floyd “Buddy” Green March 14, 1947 – September 25, 2026 Floyd “Buddy” Green passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by faith, devotion to family, service to his country, and a deep love for those closest to him. Buddy was born March 14,...

James “Jim” Douglas Stipe, age 68, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones and his fur baby Izzy. Jim was born on September 28, 1957 to the late Holman Calvin Stipe and Edna Mae Hopper Bradley...

Gene Blakie Tassie February 22, 1939 – August 26, 2026 Gene Blakie Tassie, age 87, surrounded by his family at home, left us on August 26, 2026. Alzheimer's disease took his memories over ten years, but never his spirit. Born to John William (Donald) Tassie and L'Jane...

Melody Doris “Sparkie” Harris age 58, Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Melody was born on October 15, 1967 to the late Louis Harris and Helen Hinkle Harris in Somerset, Kentucky. Along with her...

Levonia (Lou) Gifford Lane age 92, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life at Somerset Nursing and Rehab and ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born and raised in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of Cecil and Marie Gifford. She was...

Stephen Lee "Woody" Martin, 77, passed peacefully surrounded by love on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at his home in Burnside, KY. He was born February 3, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH to his proud parents, the late Donald and Alma Lea Martin. Steve is preceded in death by...

Betty Iona Troxtle, age 86 of the Slate Branch community, passed from this life on September 20, 2026 in the presence of her loved ones. Betty was born on December 27, 1939 to the late Robert & Emma Stringfield in Robbins, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith....