Recent Obituaries

Velvia June Phelps, age 88, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from life on Monday, September 30, 2024 at her home. Velvia was born on March 12, 1936 to the late Marshall Jackson and Eula Herrin Jackson in Somerset, Kentucky. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, canning, flowers,...

Kenneth Taylor, age 82, of Burnside, Kentucky passed from this life on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home. Kenneth was born on June 7, 1942 to the late James H. Taylor and Celeste Patterson Cullen in Whitley City, Kentucky. He was a member of Mt. Union Baptist...

William “Glenn” Ping, age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.Glenn was born on January 1, 1943 to the late William Ernest Ping and Jennie Reynolds Ping in Ocala, Kentucky.He was a member...

Tony Curtis Owens, age 53 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1971 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Curtis B. and Mary Dugger Owens. He was a self-employed construction worker and of the Baptist...

Christine Diane Pruett, know as a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, age 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed unexpectedly from this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Christine was born on January...

Janice Dean Meece (Tomlison) Mounce, departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, having attained the age of 76. She was born October 22, 1947 to the late Othnel and Armelda Dykes Meece. Upon her death, she had spent the last 4 years of her life with husband,...

John L. Buie, age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. John was born on December 27, 1938 to the late James “J.D.” Buie and Mildred Irene Johnson Buie in Beech Creek, Kentucky. He was a...

Mr. Bobby E. Newell Sr. 87, a native of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Friday September 06, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Born October 28, 1936, he was the only child of George and Elsie (Gaines) Newell. He was a graduate of the all black Dunbar High...

Benjamin Ray “Rufus” Baker, age 16, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Benjamin was born on July 28, 2008 to William Baker and Randi Mayfield. He enjoyed music, camels and elephants. He...

Annetta Sexton (nee Smith), aged 88, passed away on September 10, 2024. Born in Somerset, KY, Annetta was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, known for her kind, caring nature and strong Christian faith. She is survived by her children, Gerald Sexton, Judy...

Charles Sparks, age 73, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home. Charles was born on December 13, 1950 to the late Edgar E. Sparks and Faye Kretzer Sparks in Bluefield, West Virginia. He was of the Baptist faith He...

Marjorie K. Spears, age 71, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Marjorie was born on November 16, 1952 to Lawrence Edwin Spears and Jewell Burdine Spears in Somerset, Kentucky. She was of the...

Troy K. Gadberry, age 58 of Nancy, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on June 17, 1966 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of Wendell and Verna Decker Gadberry. He was a self-employed roofer and of the Baptist...

Everett Clifford West 85, passed from this life on August 31, 2024 in the care of Hospice at Lake Cumberland Regional. He was born on August 26, 1939 to Delmar and Coletta West of Pulaski County. Everett leaves behind his beloved wife Betty, whom he married on...

James A. Carty, 85, of Somerset, KY, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly in London, KY. James was born July 24, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Charles Carty and Georgia Carty Herbert. James was raised in Girdler, KY and...

Billy Wayne Gaunce, age 79 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on June 17, 1945 in Frankfort, Kentucky, son of the late Bill and Clara Bell Fredley Gaunce. He was of the Baptist faith, a...

Jackie Lee Weatherford, age 57, of Somerset, Ky, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. Jackie was born on September 9, 1966 to George Weatherford and Betty Whitis Weatherford in Somerset, Ky. He was a member of Piney...

Scott “Beamer” McClain, age 61 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on January 14, 1963 in Franklin, Indiana, son of the late Patricia McClain Smith. He was a Veteran of the United States...