Recent Obituaries

Jordan Matthew King, age 38, of Columbus, OH passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2026 in his home. He was born in Somerset, KY on April 9, 1987. Jordan was the son of Shawn King and the late Joni King. He was preceded in death by his mother, uncle Barry Hall...

Mary Ann Compton, a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. She was known for her vibrant personality and the joy she brought to those around...

Charles D. Smart September 4, 1937 – March 3, 2026 Charles D. Smart, originally of Houlton, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by family. In his younger years, he proudly served for many years in the National Guard. He later worked for A.E....

Shirley Louise "Nana" Wicker, 91, of Somerset, Kentucky, peacefully passed from this world to her eternal life, in the arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior, in her home on March 19, 2026. Shirley was born on May 8, 1934, in Hindman, Kentucky, to loving parents,...

Robert E. Raynes, age 81 of Wayne County, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Wayne County Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Wiley and Zella Stringer Raynes. Robert was of the Baptist...

Mrs. Jo Ann Johnson, age 69, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Russell County Hospital. Mrs. Jo Ann was born on March 2, 1957 to the late William Valentine and Anna Banks Valentine in Louisville, Kentucky. She was of the...

Wynona Marie Stringer, age 50, of Ferguson, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Wynona was born on August 11, 1975 to Thurston Mounce and Janet Bray Mounce in Somerset, Kentucky. She was a member of West Somerset...

Loren “Zick” Dewayne Zickefoose October 9, 1943 – March 13, 2026 Loren “Zick” Dewayne Zickefoose, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, with his children by his side. Zick was born on October 9, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to Orval Eugene Zickefoose and...

Denise L. Baird, age 62, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, March 16, 2026 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Denise was born on March 14, 1964 to the late Darvin Perry and Joanne Strunk in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was of the Christian...

Wonnie J. Winkler, age 55 of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2026 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1970 in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ronnie and Linda Huffman Berry. Wonnie was a Licensed Practical Nurse and of the Pentecostal faith. She...

Leslie James "Les" Lacey, of Somerset, Kentucky, began his next great adventure, passing from this life, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Les was born on July 5, 1947, in Derby, England, one of six children born to the late James Richard and Laura Stevens Lacey.   Les...

Herbert (Herb) Eugene Dozier, Jr. (also known as Bear, Big Daddy, Poppaw, or Babe), a loving husband, father, poppaw, and devoted Christian passed away peacefully at UK Medical Center under Hospice Care on March 8, 2026, at the age of 58. Herb was surrounded by his...

Ms. Judith Ann Snedegar, age 62, of Somerset, KY, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with the additional care of Hospice of Lake Cumberland, after a lengthy battle of liver failure disease. She was born on April 9, 1963...

James LeRoy Beal of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on March 7, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Hospital. He was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on March 17, 1952 to Irvin and Bessie (Rufus) Beal.  James was a one of a kind man who valued hard work, humility, and faith throughout...

Richard Gene Casada, age 93, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. Gene was born on November 5, 1932 to the late Richmond Casada and Mary Francis Hughes Casada in the Keno Community of Pulaski County. He was of the Baptist...

Timothy R. Hammond, age 71, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Rockcastle Respiratory Care. He was born on June 30, 1954 in Wayne County, Kentucky. He was survived by one daughter, Jessica Balwinski and one grandson, Tyrion...

Flora Zelpha VonLinger McKinney, 82, widow of Bobby J. McKinney, passed away March 3, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Hospice Center following an illness. She was born November 18, 1943.  Flora was known for her quick wit, her deep love for her family, and her affection for...

Gloria Jean Heath McDaniel passed away on March 7, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. Born in Alpine, Kentucky in 1940, she was the last living child of Bob and Leatha Heath. She is now reunited with her parents and siblings, along with her beloved husband of 57 years,...