Recent Obituaries

Mrs. Alta Cox, age 80, of Nancy, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Alta was born on December 13, 1945 to the late Estill Mullins and Callie Collins Mullins in Hazard, Kentucky, She was of the Church of God...

Judy Woolery, age 69 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on July 3, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Birble and Virginia Crowder Woolery. She enjoyed shopping and collecting...

Richard Lee Smith, age 76, of Frazier, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Richard was born on February 12, 1950 in Frazier, Kentucky to the late Samuel Hubert Smith and Louise Hines Smith. He...

Franklin Leroy Crabtree Sr., age 79, of Somerset, Kentucky, a beloved husband, father, broadcaster, and community figure, peacefully passed from this life on August 23, 2026 following a brief illness. Frank was born on July 10, 1947, in Mannheim, Germany. At the age...

Christy Kay Whitson, age 64 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She was born on August 18, 1962 in Dixon, Illinois, daughter of the late Eugene and Patricia Madden Cover.  She enjoyed spending...

Richard Lee Smith, age 76, of Frazier, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Richard was born on February 12, 1950 in Frazier, Kentucky to the late Samuel Hubert Smith and Louise Hines Smith. He...

Julia Rose Freeman, age 87 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  She was born on November 13, 1938 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, daughter of the late Wellington and Dona Farmer Holt.  Julia proudly...

Michael “Mikey” W. Price, age 53, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home. Mikey was born on September 12, 1972 to the late Junior Price and Ruby Gossett Price in Somerset, Kentucky.   He was of the Baptist faith. He worked...

David Michael Vanhoosier, age 72, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at UK Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky.   David was born on June 25, 1954 to the late David Luther Vanhoosier and Mollie P. Renner in Somerset, Kentucky.   He...

Vicky Lynn Whittamore-Raines, age 43, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Vicky was born on August 1, 1983 to Linda Sue Edwards and Ricky Whittamore in Covington, Kentucky.   She enjoyed taking pictures, playing with her...

Joseph (Joe) Beaumier took the road home on August 22nd 2026. Joe leaves behind his loving wife Mary of 47 years and his son Michael, brothers David and his wife Carla, Robert and his wife Keli, sisters Jean and her husband Brian and Sandra and her husband Robert and...

Joseph Calvin Franklin “Joe” age 32, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.   Joseph was born to parents Arlis and Connie Franklin of Somerset, Kentucky on November 9, 1993 in Pulaski County. Joseph married the...

Jerry D. Hargis, age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his home.   Jerry was born on November 20, 1949 to the late Edgar Hargis and Louann Hargis in Somerset, Kentucky. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing,...

William A. Irvin, 71 of Somerset, KY passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by his children.   He was born to parents, Layton Hanes and Julia Ann Bowling Irvine on October 23, 1954 in Hamilton, Ohio. William graduated from New Miami High School in Hamilton, Ohio....

Mary “Liz” Elizabeth Dick, age 91, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.   Liz was born on July 7, 1935 to the late Larry C. Silvers and Ruby T. Gibson Silvers in Frazer, Kentucky She attended East...

In Loving Memory of Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Steele Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Steele, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Aug.12 2026. Kenny was born June 7, 1961 in Wayne County, Kentucky to Essie Steele and Lorraine Lair. Kenny was a free spirit who lived life in his own way....

Irene Catherine Lee, age 71, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Irene was born on February 7, 1955 to the late Forest Abbott and Jesse Sears Abbott in Somerset, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist...

James “JD” Ernest Denney, 71, of Woodstock, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home. James was born on October 23, 1954, to the late William H. Denney and Charlene (Vaught) Denney. James enjoyed classic cars, rock and roll music,...