Obituaries
Deborah Lynn Warren
Feb 23, 2022
Deborah Lynn Warren, 59, of Science Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her daughter's residence from an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1963 in Somerset; daughter of the late Lloyd "Fuzz" & Geneva (Keith) Girdler. Deborah was a graduate of Pulaski County High School. She worked at Forcht Bank for 15 years and then as...
Hank JR Judge
Feb 23, 2022
Hank JR Judge, 65, of Danville, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born on March 29, 1956 in Waynesburg, KY to the late Victor and Darlene Staton. Hank worked as a welder for most of his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include three sons, Donnie Judge (Amanda) of Danville, Tylan Judge and Wyatt Judge of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

