Recent Obituaries

Ronald G. Wright, age 63, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Ronald was born on August 24, 1959 to the late Marion Wright and Jessie Salmons Wright in Sedalia, Missouri. He was of the Baptist...

Karen Ruby Strunk, age 57, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2023. Karen was born on January 1, 1966 to Porter Brake Jr. and Anna Geraldean Rednour Brake in Somerset, Kentucky. She was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church, where she...

Timmy Ray Strunk, age 56, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2023. Timmy was born on January 26, 1967 to Carroll Strunk and Joyce Dean Sumner Strunk Parke in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, riding his...

Susie Jane Day Holbrook, as her grandson said, had the Most Beautiful Soul in the World, she departed this world on August 19, 2023 at age 75 in her home in Somerset, Ky. surrounded by family. She was born on March 31, 1948 in Mayking, Ky. to the late Dewey and...

Ilona Baber, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on August 20, 2023. She was born on May 15, 1949, in Sallahn, Germany, to the late Hilda and Radic Milosavljevic. Ilona was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Ilona was known for her selflessness,...

Vickie Lynn Meadows, age 66 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on June 5, 1957 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Rex and Doris Toby Eggers. She was a member of Barnesburg...

Brian Lee Cook, age 50 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1973 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late James and Pauline Morrow Cook.   Brian was of the Christian...

Larry Godby, age 62 of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on September 3, 1960 in Whitley City, Kentucky, son of the late Gordon and Laura Taylor Godby. He enjoyed going camping and...

William “Bill” Smith, age 90 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. He was born on January 19, 1933 in Somerset, son of the late Raymond Lee and Ruth Serena Loveless Smith. Bill was a member of Oak...

In Loving Memory of Lena Bernice Young Lena Bernice Young, a lively and caring soul whose love, warmth, and lively conversations brightened the lives of all around her, was born on April 17, 1950, and peacefully passed away on August 14, 2023. She was a cherished...

Ilene Dye, age 92, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Ilene was born on December 27, 1930 to the late Chester Stogsdill and Catherine Alexander Stogsdill in Somerset, Kentucky. She was a...

Michael E. Silvers (Dees), age 48, of Somerset, Ky, passed away at his office at Help the Homeless where he was a manager. Michael was born on April 14, 1975 to Michael “Quick” Silvers and Juanita Shaw Owens in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, helping...

Kathleen (Kaye) Cole With profound sadness we announce the passing of Kaye, our loving and devoted mother, Nana, sister and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 14, 2023. Losing either one of your parents or loved one is a heartbreaking experience to go...

Fern Robinson, age 90, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. Fern was born on June 6, 1933 to the late Isaac Holbrook and Minnie Keeton Holbrook in Breathitt County, Kentucky. She was a member of First...

Teresa Lynn Cross, age 63, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed from this life on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Lee County health and Rehab. Teresa was born on September 9, 1959 to the late Andrew Lloyd Eldridge and Ella Louise Jones in Xenia, Ohio. She was of the Baptist...

Oscar Collier, age 56, of Bronston, Ky. passed away August 13, 2023 at his residence. Oscar was born September 9, 1966 in London, KY. to the late Elmo and Jewell Faye George Collier. He married Debra Miller Collier on March 7, 1987. Oscar was a member of Bethlehem...

Emma Jo Wethington Mangold, of Pulaski County, KY passed away at her home in Somerset August 12, 2023. She was 83.  Born January 11, 1940 in Clementsville, KY, she is the daughter of the late Emanuel Wethington and Lorena May Gabehart Wethington. She was a teacher in...

Avonda Sue Raber, 65 of Monticello Kentucky. Passed away on July 24th, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 9th, 1957 in Prestonsburg Kentucky. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her grandkids.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory two...