Obituaries
Richard Carl Phelps
Apr 6, 2023
Richard Carl Phelps, 57, of Science Hill, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence.
He was born September 5, 1965 in Cincinnati; son of the late Jona Lee & Shirley May (Elliott) Phelps. He worked as a Fork Lift Operator for Menzer Hardwoods. Richard enjoyed football, basketball, old cars, and loved his dog, Echo.
He is survived...
George Moore
Mar 31, 2023
George Allen Moore, 82, of Science Hill, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023.
He was born March 8, 1941 in Pulaski County; son of the late William Lowder & Lusettie Belle (Ballanger) Moore. He was the owner and operator of George Moore's Body Shop.
He is survived by his wife, Mereda (Burkett) Moore and two grandchildren, Jacob Moore of...
Eva Brown
Mar 31, 2023
Eva Brown, 93, of Somerset, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab.
She was born in Start, LA on January 8, 1930; daughter of the late Acy Cole and Otis O. (Buffington) Thomas. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Eva enjoyed planting flowers, crocheting, fishing, working puzzles, and attending church.
She is survived by...
Donna Floyd
Mar 31, 2023
Donna Jean Floyd, 69, of Eubank, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 1, 1953; daughter of the late Leslie H. and Thelma Jewell (Hargis) Floyd. She worked as an LPN at Oakwood until her retirement. She enjoyed watching TV, reading, and animals. She also enjoyed spending time...
Jackie Ferrell Rainwater
Mar 30, 2023
Jackie Ferrell Rainwater, 72, of Science Hill, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
He was born October 9, 1950 in Somerset; son of the late Beecher Ferrell & Mary Margaret (Wesley) Rainwater. He was a production line worker for Crane Plumbing and had attended vocational school for body work.
He...
Debra Dykes
Mar 28, 2023
Debra "Debbie" Wilson Dykes, 70, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Baptist Health in Lexington.
She was born October 9, 1952 in Somerset; daughter of the late William Merkel & Lucille (Inabnitt) Wilson. She was a computer operator for Southern Belle Dairy. She was a member of New Beginnings Worship Center, a graduate of Somerset High...
Dessie R. Phelps
Mar 23, 2023
The Shepherd called, Momma answered. Dessie R. (Moore) Phelps, 89, of Science Hill, passed away, Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.
She was born April 9, 1933 in McKinney, Kentucky; daughter of the late Paul & Allene (Naylor) Moore. Dessie was a radiant, devoted Christian, a loving example to her family,...
Rickie Dale Swift, Sr.
Mar 16, 2023
Rickie Dale Swift, Sr., 55, of Waynesburg, passed away, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
He was born May 15, 1967 in Columbia, Missouri; son of the late Clarence & Barbara Sue (Creason) Swift.
He is survived by his son, Rickie Swift, Jr.; and his daughter, Kayla Newsome; and his grandchildren, Jacob, Harley, and Kaylee Wesley.
He is preceded in death...
Wilda Childers
Mar 13, 2023
Wilda (Jones) Childers, 79, of Somerset, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility.
She was born March 27, 1943 in Bethelridge; daughter of the late Arthur & Dora Jones. She was a retired seamstress for Palm Beach.
She is survived by two sons, Jeff & (Teresa) Childers of Winder, Georgia and Scott Childers...
Emma Lucille Howell
Mar 9, 2023
Emma Lucille Howell, 85, of Nancy, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born April 8, 1937 in Brookeville, Indiana; daughter of the late Wilford & Ada Mae (Smith) Shafer. She was a homemaker and wife of Carthel Howell.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Wade Howell of Nancy; step-son, Tony...
Violet Creekmore Benson
Mar 8, 2023
Violet (Girdler) Creekmore Benson, 88, of Science Hill, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
She was born April 21, 1934 in Science Hill; daughter of the late Charlie & Celestia (Vaught) Girdler. She worked as a homemaker and loved her family dearly.
She is survived by a son, Chuck & (Pam) Creekmore of...
Bennie A. Thurman
Mar 7, 2023
Bennie A. Thurman, 91, of Eubank, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.
He was born September 20, 1931, in Science Hill; son of the late Berlin C. & Della M. (Vaught) Thurman. He worked as a farmer, was a member of the Eubank Church of Christ, and was a United...
Reda Ping
Mar 1, 2023
Reda Ping, 66, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.
She was born January 7, 1957 in Somerset, daughter of the late Floyd "Pappy Joe" and Sylvia Hodge. She loved spending time with her family and her boyfriend Billy "BJ" Loveless. She had a very strong work ethic and...
Linda Lee Delver
Feb 28, 2023
Linda Lee Gabbard Delver, born February 2, 1943, in Beattyville, KY was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on February 28, 2023, at the age of 80.She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Ellis "Bill" Delver, two children, Lisa Robin Smith (Doug), and William Edward "Eddie" Delver (Anna), one sister, Carolyn Kay Gabbard "Katie"...
Lucy Merrick
Feb 26, 2023
Lucy Mae Merrick, 85, of Science Hill, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center.
She was born February 16, 1938 in Mount Victory; daughter of the late Alex & Nellie (Jones) Barnett. She worked as a Nurse Aid for Hilltop Nursing Home. She was a member of Campground Baptist Church.
...
Robert "Treyton" Logan Jones
Feb 25, 2023
Robert "Treyton" Logan Jones, 15, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington.
He was born February 7, 2008 in Richmond; son of Robert "Nic" and Emily (Griffin) Jones. He was a student at Rockcastle High School, was a member of ROTC, and liked dirt bikes & guitars. He was a member...
Dean Edward Lovins
Feb 24, 2023
Dean Edward Lovins, 90, of Eubank, departed this life Friday, February 24, 2023.
He was born April 20, 1932 in Rockcastle Co., Ky. to the late William Nelson Lovins and Minta (Cromer) Lovins.
Dean was a United State Navy, Korean War Veteran, a long time member of Somerset Christian Church, former city council member and Mayor of the city...
Debbie Mitchell
Feb 23, 2023
Debbie Gen Mitchell, 64, of Science Hill, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence.
She was born December 10, 1958 in Rock Island, Illinois; daughter of the late Genevieve Roll. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by a son, Eric Mitchell of McCreary County; a daughter, Jennifer Mitchell of Eubank; a...
John Howard Molden
Feb 17, 2023
John Howard Molden, 58, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Baptist Health in Corbin.
He was born May 4, 1964, in Nancy; son of the late Howard & Mary Jane (Redmond) Molden. In his earlier years he worked as a farmer and was of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by his brothers; Ray Molden of Somerset, Russell...
Mike Brown
Feb 16, 2023
James Michael Brown, age 65 of Brodhead, Ky., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington.Mike was born on September 15, 1957, in Stanford, Ky., a son of the late James Everett “Doc” Brown and Fern Evelyn Abbott Brown. He was well known for his operating S & M Grocery & Restaurant for twenty-five years, Brodhead Tobacco Barn...
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