Recent Obituaries

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,...

Darwin Lee Minton, age 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Darwin was born on October 15, 1953 to the late Dan Minton and Cliva Colyer Minton in Somerset, Kentucky. He attended Second...

Brenda Kay Shelton, age 79, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. Brenda was born on November 23, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Ardell and Marie Stigall Shelton. Ms. Shelton was a talented...

Mrs. Earlene Lay Bullock, age 84, of Lexington, Kentucky, wife of the late Carl “Buddy” Bullock, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home. Earlene was born on April 2, 1941 to the late Earl Lay and Enzie Hudson Lay in Somerset, Kentucky. She was...

Cheryl “Cheri” Bilby December 18, 1950 – February 1, 2026 Cheryl “Cheri” Bilby, born in Manhattan Beach, California, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2026, at her home in Somerset, Kentucky. Cheri was preceded in death by her ex-husband and Father of...

Howard Floss, age 79, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Howard was born on June 15, 1946, in The Bronx, New York, the son of Julius and Shirley Sherman Floss of The Bronx, New York. Howard attended the Park Ridge, New Jersey school...

James “Lennie” Leonard Phillips, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at his home in Somerset, Kentucky. Lennie was born in Oneida, Tennessee on May 16th of 1963, to the late Leonard Phillips and the Dorothy (Tapley) Phillips. He was of the Baptist...