Recent Obituaries

Ruby Casada Whan, 86 of Somerset, Ky passed from this life on Monday February 23, 2026, at Somerwoods Nursing & Health in Hospice Care.Ruby was born on March 15,1939 to the late Clint and Charity Neely Casada in Kidder, Ky. She was a lifetime member of Liberty...

Pamela C. Steele, age 59, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Pamela was born on March 19, 1966 to the late Ison Bowling and Mary Cox Foley in Chicago, Illinois. She was of the Baptist...

Rex Allen Loveless, age 58, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. Rex was born on September 1, 1967, to the late Cicero Herbert Loveless and Pauline Adams Loveless in McCreary County, Kentucky. He...

Melissa "Missy" Wells Warren, 59, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 16, 1966, to the late 1st Sgt. Norman R. Wells and Betty J. Gilliam Wells. Missy was a devoted wife, mother,...

Paula S. Cox Hargis, age 70, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Paula was born on February 17, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Robert Cox and Nancy Davis Cox Southerland. She was a member of Burnside Baptist Church....

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Schoolcraft, age 67, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Vicki was born on May 20, 1958 to the late Joe Coomer and Geraldine Wilson Coomer in Somerset, Kentucky. She was a lifetime...

Deanna Mashae Bowles, age 30, of LaFollette, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Deanna was born on April 30, 1995, in Somerset to the late Marcy Higgins. Deanna attended Bethany Baptist Church in her younger...

Janet Sue Gosser Wilson, 78 of Ingle, Kentucky went to be with the Lord February 18, 2026.  She was born on April 2, 1948 to Ernest A. and Lucy H. Gosser in Ingle, Kentucky.   Janet was a beautician early in life and later went to Somerset Community College for social...

Christopher Aaron Howard, age 59, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  Chris was born on November 21, 1966 to James Howard and Barbara McDaniel Howard in Amherst, Ohio.  Chris was a devoted...

Beatrice Campbell, age 85 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 22, 1940 in Crescent Springs, Kentucky, daughter of the late George and Elva Heath Soard. When she was able,...

James “Freddie” Elliott, age 75 of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on June 26, 1950 in Casey County, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Maurine Elliott. Freddie worked at Sun...

Sierra Smith, age 29, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home. Sierra was born on May 30, 1996 to Doug Smith and Dreama Meece Smith in Somerset, Kentucky. She always had a positive vibe and was very bubbly. She loved any...

Jeffrey Alvis Burgin, age 71, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Jeffrey was born on November 12, 1954 to James Burgin and Margaret Sneed. He enjoyed classic cars, his dogs, and watching...

Robert “Bob” Lee Whitman, age 67, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Bob was born on May 6, 1958 to the late Alfred Whitman and Donna Hostetler Whitman in Brownsville, Oregon. He was a...

Dr. John R. Smart III, MSPH, D.O. (1955–2026) Somerset, Kentucky — Dr. John R. Smart III, MSPH, D.O., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, Christian, and physician, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Casey County Hospital, surrounded by his family...

Stephen Mical D’Onofrio, age 54, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home.  Stephen was born on December 6, 1971 to Vitalino D’Onofrio and Michaele Mackey in Dearborn, Michigan. He enjoyed painting, arts and crafts,...

Pastor Coy G. Cox Sr., age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky, entered his eternal home wrapped in the hope of the Gospel he faithfully preached for six decades. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Cox, whom he adored. Their marriage was a beautiful testimony of devotion,...