James Edward Watkins

James Edward Watkins

Feb 20, 2022

James Edward Watkins, 58, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on August 24, 1963 in New Albany, IN; son of Judy Crockett Smith and the late Junior Watkins. He was a master builder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, landscaping and was an avid UK fan.

James is survived by...

Louise M. Decker

Louise M. Decker

Feb 9, 2022

Louise M. Decker, 92, of Berea, formerly of Eubank, departed this life February 9, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond.   She was born February 9, 1930 in Burnside; to the late Ruby Dell (Shadoan) Childers and step-father, Kelly Herbert Childers of Burnside. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, and spending...

Kenny Ray Wesley

Kenny Ray Wesley

Feb 9, 2022

Kenny Ray Wesley, 72, of Liberty, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.   He was born January 4, 1950 in Danville; son of the late Arthur Lee & Wilma (Foster) Wesley. He worked as a farmer and had an associates degree in electronics. He was a member of Valley Oak Baptist Church.   He...

Emery May

Emery May

Feb 7, 2022

Emery May, of Campbellsville, son of the late Taylor May and Grace Sims May, was born September 29, 1934 in Lincoln County, Kentucky.  He died, Monday, February 7, 2022 in Campbellsville.    Age:  87   He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Freedom Christian Church.   Emery was a retired over the road truck driver and was...

Charlotte Hall

Charlotte Hall

Feb 4, 2022

Charlotte Hall, 96, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Somerset Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility.   She was born December 7, 1925 in Pulaski County; daughter of the late Gus & Rebecca Vida (Adams) Wesley. She was a retired banker for First & Farmers Bank, where she was a branch manager and vice president. She enjoyed...

Sammie Dykes

Sammie Dykes

Jan 25, 2022

Sammie Dykes, 75, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 29, 1946 in Dykes, Kentucky; son of the late Commodore & Juanita (Adams) Dykes. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. Sammie Dykes was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by his wife of 56...

Rebecca Jane Young

Rebecca Jane Young

Jan 22, 2022

Rebecca Jane Young, 65, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born November 23, 1956 in Somerset; daughter of the late Vernice & Josephine (Burnett) Sutton. She worked as a homemaker.

She is survived by a son, Brandon & (Shawn) Young of Somerset; a step-son Charles & (Suwanna) Young of Somerset;...

Donald Bradley Collins

Donald Bradley Collins

Jan 20, 2022

Donald Bradley Collins, 82, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born July 25, 1939 in Science Hill; son of the late Virginia (Collins) Vaughn. He worked as an office operator for General Motors.

He is survived by a daughter, Donna & (Don) Estes of Eubank; three step-sons, Ricky & (Crystal)...

Ricky Lee McMullin

Ricky Lee McMullin

Jan 18, 2022

Ricky Lee McMullin, 62, of Yosemite, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Casey County Hospital.

He was born September 12, 1959 in Somerset; son of Robert & Iva Lee (Dick) McMullin of Yosemite. He worked as a mechanic and was a United States Army Veteran.

He is survived by his parents; two sons, Benjamin Taylor McMullin and Billy...

Roy Mullins

Roy Mullins

Jan 13, 2022

Roy Mullins, 78, Goshen, formerly of Clintwood, Virginia, died 8:15 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 2, 1943, in Clintwood, to Jeff Mullins & Virgie (Moore) Dingus. On October 4, 1986, he married Jannie (Diamond) Mullins.

Surviving are his wife, Jannie, Goshen, children, Roy Wesley Mullins, Columbus, Ohio, Melody Moore, Goshen, Brian Kimmell, Goshen,...

Michael Dale McDonald

Michael Dale McDonald

Jan 13, 2022

Michael Dale McDonald, 41, passed away, Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born February 27, 1980 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Somerset, Kentucky was home. He graduated from PCHS in 1998, during his time there he participated in several sport clubs, one being track-n-field, where he excelled in the high jump, securing a scholarship to Lindsey Wilson, where he majored in education.Michael...

Phillip Joseph Dill

Phillip Joseph Dill

Jan 12, 2022

Phillip Joseph Dill, 57, of Burkesville, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

He was born September 13, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio; son of Jilleda (Bailey) McDonald and the late Willard Joseph Dill, Jr. He worked as a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, drag racing, and enjoyed reading the bible. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his...

Gary Mofield

Gary Mofield

Jan 12, 2022

Gary "Duke" Mofield, 69, of Science Hill passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 2, 1953 in King Bee, Kentucky; son of the late Maggie Mae Mofield. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two step-sons, Larry Bridges of Lake City, FL & John...

Melvin Hoseclaw

Melvin Hoseclaw

Jan 11, 2022

Melvin Hoseclaw, 78, of Science Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence.

He was born May 11, 1943 in Eubank; son of the late Allen & Lema (Blevins) Hoseclaw. He worked as a farmer and was a member of Bethelridge United Methodist Church. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.

He is survived by...

Frankie W. Jasper

Frankie W. Jasper

Jan 9, 2022

Frankie W. Jasper, 59, of Science Hill, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born July 31, 1962 in Science Hill; son of Margaret (Irvine) Jasper and the late Elza Jasper. He worked as a farmer.

He is survived by his mother and a host of extended family and friends.

He is preceded...

Claude Partin

Claude Partin

Jan 8, 2022

Claude Partin, 78, of Somerset passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born January 17, 1943 in Winfield, Tennessee; son of the late Floyd & Edith (Cain) Partin. He worked as an auto mechanic doing body work.

He is survived by; two daughters Debbie & (Wal) da Silva and Bonita & (Jeff) Stringer, both...

Elizabeth Jean Sweat

Elizabeth Jean Sweat

Jan 8, 2022

Elizabeth Jean Sweat, 63, of Pulaski County, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Baptist Health in Lexington.

She was born December 8, 1958 in Corbin; daughter of the late Burgess Moore, Jr. & Jean (Stanifer) Moore. She worked in health care.

She is survived by a son, Ryan & (Genna) Kimble of Lily, Kentucky; a sister, Connie Jones...

Johnnie Elmer Thompson

Johnnie Elmer Thompson

Jan 7, 2022

Johnnie Elmer Thompson, 73, of Somerset, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born January 24, 1948 in Rockcastle County; son of the late Grover & Bessie Syble (Mink) Thompson. He worked as a drywall installer. Throughout his life he enjoyed outdoors activities including hunting, camping, & fishing and spending time with his...

Milford Clay Warren

Milford Clay Warren

Dec 29, 2021

Milford Clay Warren, 86, of Science Hill passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   He was born March 3, 1935 in King Bee; son of the late Ira & Sarah (Dick) Warren. He worked as a carpenter and farmer.   He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jada (Hall) Warren; two...

Calvin Buchanan

Calvin Buchanan

Dec 28, 2021

Calvin Edwin Buchanan, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Creekwood Nursing Facility in Russellville, Kentucky following an extended illness. He was born in Pulaski County on November 7, 1935 to the late Ephraim and Lucy (Claunch) Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Kay (Stallard) Buchanan and his brother and his wife, Ephraim Buchanan,...