Obituaries

Vernon Smith Godby

Vernon Smith Godby

Mar 12, 2026

Vernon Smith Godby, age 86, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.Vernon was born on May 6, 1939 in Beech Grove, Kentucky to the late Lewis Godby and Dorothy Acton Godby. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was a member for a number of years. He...

Garry Talmadge Compton

Garry Talmadge Compton

Mar 8, 2026

Garry Talmadge Compton, 78, of Somerset, Kentucky went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Garry was born on May 17, 1947 to the late Hulin & Ida (Moore) Compton in Stanford, Kentucky. Garry was a hardworking man and truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed...

Marlene Yvonne McKinney

Marlene Yvonne McKinney

Mar 7, 2026

Marlene Yvonne McKinney, 72, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.She was born on May 31, 1953 to the late Walter Lee & Beatrice Ebbie (Dagnan) Hess in Wallins Creek, Kentucky.Marlene was a devoted kind, loving, nurturing wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, she loved them great grand babies with a passion. She...

Jacob C Bressler

Jacob C Bressler

Mar 3, 2026

Jacob C. Bressler, age 88, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.He was born April 7, 1937 to the late Sylvester Isaiah and Effie Mae (Brown) Bressler in Lansing, Michigan. Jacob was a U.S. Army veteran and spent his life working as a stonemason. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending quality...

Danny K Phelps

Danny K Phelps

Mar 2, 2026

Danny K. Phelps, age 69, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at his residence in Bethelridge, Kentucky.He was born August 30, 1956 to the late Reece & Gladys (Coleman) Phelps in Casey County, Kentucky. Danny married the love of his life, Beverly Phelps, on January 8, 1986. He was a member of Valley Oak Baptist Church and was baptised alongside...

Barbara Allen Hodge

Barbara Allen Hodge

Mar 1, 2026

Barbara "Barb" Allen Sweet Hodge, age 69, passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at 8:40 AM born February 11th, 1957 to the late Vert and Stella Sweet.Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Jonas "Joney" Hodge, whom she married June 27th, 1974. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Stella and Vert Sweet; one sister, Wilmath Pike;...

Cathy Lee Hughes

Cathy Lee Hughes

Feb 20, 2026

Cathy Lee Neal Hughes born September 16, 1958 in Oneida, Tn to the late William Rosevell Neal and Peggy Simpson Neal, ascended to her heavenly home on February 20, 2026 in Somerset, Kentucky. She was a beautician, business owner and caregiver for many over the years. Those that had the opportunity to know her were blessed by her presence. In...

Anna D Young

Anna D Young

Feb 19, 2026

Anna D. Young, 90, of Kodak, Tennessee and formerly of Eubank, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Dominion Senior Living in Sevierville, Tennessee. Anna was born on February 3, 1936 to the late Vernon & Dayton (Sells) Zachary in Albany, Kentucky. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening and spent her life as a devoted homemaker, caring lovingly for...

Morene Wesley

Morene Wesley

Feb 19, 2026

Cleta Morene Wesley, 82, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.

She was a faithful member of West Science Hill Baptist Church and found great joy in gardening and caring for her home. Morene was known for being a meticulous cleaner and took pride in keeping everything just so. She dearly loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Patsy Kay Warren

Patsy Kay Warren

Feb 17, 2026

Patsy Kay Warren, 85, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center. She was born on March 24, 1940 to the late Thomas Acton & Lou Anna (Dick) Barber in Ware, Kentucky. She was a devoted member of Bethelridge Methodist Church, where her faith was an important and guiding part of...

Paisley Viola Flynn

Paisley Viola Flynn

Feb 15, 2026

Paisley Viola Flynn, longed for and loved, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.She is the daughter of Shawna Flynn, the sister of Parker New and Oliver Osborne as well as the granddaughter of Luid and Sherry Flynn. She will be forever loved.Morris and Hislope is honored to assist the family with Arrangements.

Norma Jean Ashley

Norma Jean Ashley

Feb 14, 2026

Norma Jean Ashley, age 85, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.She was born July 22, 1940 to the late Jake and Mae Phillippe in Casey County, Kentucky. Norma was a faithful member of Polly Ann Baptist Church and loved the Lord, cherishing spending her free time studying the Bible....

Garry Lee Dalton

Garry Lee Dalton

Feb 12, 2026

Garry Lee Dalton, age 76, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.Garry was born July 28, 1949 to the late Lewis & Mary Irene (Harmon) Dalton in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was saved and baptized in 1962 at the age of 13, a decision that remained an important part of his life and faith. He was a...

Emma Mae Nolan

Emma Mae Nolan

Feb 12, 2026

Emma Mae Nolan, 64, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence.She was born on May 9, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH; daughter of Juanita (Allen) Nolan and the late Frank Nolan. She worked in nursing and had a caring heart for others. She loved cooking and preparing meals for her family, thrifting for special finds,...

Patricia Ann McKee

Patricia Ann McKee

Feb 11, 2026

Patricia Ann McKee, 88, of Science Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 7, 1937; daughter of the late Gid Chester and Iva Dean (James) Elliott. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Science Hill. A woman of generous spirit, she found great joy in...

Rebecca Kay Whitaker

Rebecca Kay Whitaker

Feb 11, 2026

The recipe for a well lived life according to Rebecca Kay Whitaker was simple: a cooking show on the TV, a garden full of flowers, a cat in your lap and a house full of grand kids. She peacefully departed from this life Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her residence. Rebecca was born on March 13, 1947 to the late...

Shirley V Ross

Shirley V Ross

Feb 9, 2026

Shirley V. Ross, 89, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Somerset Nursing & Rehab.She was born January 4, 1937 to the late Hurston & Stella (Waddle) Wilson in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Shirley was a faithful member of Ansel Baptist Church for many years and had a deep love for the Lord. She enjoyed flowers,...

Clarice Maxine Salyers

Clarice Maxine Salyers

Feb 8, 2026

Clarice Maxine Salyers, left this world for her eternal reward February 8, 2026 at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehab in Somerset, Kentucky.She was born on May 20, 1936 to Mack and Susie Turner Stephens. She married Norman Salyers on July 28, 1951 and together they had three children; Kathy, Donna, and David. Maxine was known for many things, She was a skilled...

Andrew Daniel Pfeiffer IV

Andrew Daniel Pfeiffer IV

Feb 8, 2026

Andrew Daniel Pfeiffer IV, 80, of Science Hill, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.Andrew was born on June 14, 1945 to the late Andrew & Zella Fern (Hall) Pfeiffer in Hammond, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and cherished time spent outdoors. He was of the Baptist faith and held those values...

William Lyle Havens

William Lyle Havens

Feb 7, 2026

William ("Bill") Lyle Havens, age 79, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Niagara Falls, New York.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Mary Lou Havens.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Havens, and his four children: Russell Havens (Terri), Bill Havens, Tony Havens (Annie), and Jackie Widmer (Craig)....