Obituaries
Mary Magaline Hall
Mar 3, 2019
Mary Magaline Hall, 93, of Science Hill, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.
She was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on June 7, 1925; daughter of the late Carson and Hester Robinson Daulton. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Science Hill.
She is survived by four sons, Charles Danny & (Vicki) Hall, Roger...
James "Jimmy" William Whitson
Feb 28, 2019
James "Jimmy" William Whitson, 74, of Somerset, born on November 8, 1945 in Somerset, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehab after a lengthy illness.
Jimmy was a veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Baptist faith, an exceptional mechanic, and loved music and dancing.
He was...
Derik Cody Gossett
Feb 28, 2019
Derik Cody "Bub" Gossett, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Pulaski County, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the University of Louisville Medical Center.
Cody was born on July 15, 1988 in Somerset, Kentucky to Donald and Sandy Gossett. He graduated from Russell Co. High School and was currently employed by Louisville Packing. Cody was of the Christian faith....
Sherry L. Tucker
Feb 27, 2019
Sherry Lynn Tucker, 57, of Eubank, Kentucky, willingly surrendered her life to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 30, 1961; daughter of the late John Andrew and Helen Cash Dyer. She was a retired business office manager for Hampton Inn. Sherry was a...
Elsie Moore
Feb 20, 2019
Elsie Moore, 79, of Mayfield, Kentucky, formerly of Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
She was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on March 6, 1939, daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Oaks Dowell. She was retired from the PVA in Stanford.
She is survived by two sons, Ken Waddell and Leonard Moore; one daughter, Judy Gray, nine grandchildren; fifteen...
Deloris Jean Black
Feb 20, 2019
Deloris "Jean" Johnson Black, 75, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
She was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on July 27, 1943, daughter of the late John Henry and Josephine Thompson Johnson. She was a cook at Eubank Elementary School and a member of Church of God of Prophecy. She loved sewing, going to yard sales, cooking...
Florence Tolbert
Feb 18, 2019
Mrs. Florence Mae Tolbert was born April 30, 1928, daughter of the late Jessie and Luvie Presley. Florence died February 18, 2019 at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab in Somerset, KY at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 19 days. Florence lived in Trumann, AR and moved to Science Hill, KY in 2008 to be with her nephew, Stephen...
Russell L. Dick
Feb 10, 2019
Russell L. Dick, 80, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Lexington.
He was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on December 23, 1938, son of the late Carl T. and Ruby Haggard Dick. He was a used car dealer for over 50 years and a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Thurman...
Benjamin Carl Parsons
Feb 4, 2019
Benjamin Carl Parsons, 76, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.
He was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on April 9, 1942, son of the late Frank and Mollie Rose Parsons. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and a member of Olive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Taylor Parsons of...
Evelyn Coldiron
Feb 3, 2019
Evelyn Coldiron, 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.
She was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on July 23, 1934, daughter of the late Loyd and June Wheeldon Crace. She was a homemaker and faithful member of New Enterprise Baptist Church. She treasured her time with her family and church friends. She enjoyed anything that had to do...
Douglas Wayne Elliott
Feb 1, 2019
Douglas Wayne Elliott, 70, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on September 9, 1948, son of the late Milford Paul Elliott and Hazel Hendricks Weddle Elliott. He was a brakeman for Southern Railroad and a U.S. Army veteran, serving during Vietnam.
He is survived by one son, Douglas W. Elliott,...
Hunter Ray Denney-Wesley
Jan 30, 2019
Hunter Ray Denney-Wesley, 12, and his dog Pugley of Science Hill, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus together on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at their residence.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on October 20, 2006, son of Ralph Tyrone and Ashley Denney Wesley. His families loving nickname for him was Hunter Bug. He was a 6th grade student at...
Lucy E. Jones
Jan 29, 2019
Lucy E. Jones, 82, formerly of London, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at The Heritage Nursing Home in Corbin.
She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 28, 1936, daughter of the late Joe and Alice Proffitt. She was a homemaker and a Christian.
She is survived by one son, Damon & (Linda) Jones of Lake Wales,...
Timothy Van Gilley
Jan 21, 2019
Timothy Van Gilley, 62, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.
He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 4, 1956, son of the late Paul David and Nancy Farmer Gilley. He was a maintenance man for HUD.
He is survived by his wife, Aileen Roberts Gilley, two sons, Timothy Joseph Gilley & (his fiancé, Ashlee...
Kenneth E. Cress
Jan 21, 2019
Kenneth E. Cress, 73, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 with his family by his side.
He was born in Squib, Kentucky on January 16, 1946, son of the late Edd and Pansy Ping Cress. Ken was a graduate from Shopville High Shcool. He later returned to serve as custodian for 18 years. He loved his job...
JoAnn Reece Hargis
Jan 21, 2019
JoAnn Reece Hargis, 63, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.
She was born in Stanford, Kentucky on July 14, 1955, daughter of the late John Morgan and Iva Williams Reece. She was a beautician and a member of Eubank Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, James David "J.D." Hargis of Somerset, one grandchild, Cash Hargis,...
Linda Haynes
Jan 13, 2019
Linda Haynes, 72, of Eubank, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Berea Health & Rehab.
She was born in Danville, Kentucky on March 12, 1946, daughter of the late George Delmer and Edith Frances Weaver Stevens. She was retired from Cumberland Wood & Chair.
Private services will be held.
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of...
Jesse "J.D." Whitaker
Jan 12, 2019
Jesse D. "J.D." Whitaker, 76, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born in Squib, Kentucky, on July 1, 1942, son of the late Melvin and Ina Burdine Whitaker. He was an over the road truck driver for Cumberland Wood & Chair, Ikerd and Bandy, Ready Mix, Super Service and McClenden...
Bruce Kevin Sandidge
Jan 7, 2019
Bruce Kevin Sandidge, 38, of Eubank, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, son of Bruce Sandidge and Jennifer Floyd Mullins. He was a farmer and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Stacey Eldridge Sandidge, his father, Bruce Sandidge, his mother, Jennifer Mullins,...
Clarence Red Warren
Jan 6, 2019
Clarence "Red" Warren, 78, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.
He was born in Ansel, Kentucky on March 27, 1940, son of the late John Ashley and Biddie Susan Dick Warren. He was saved and loved the Lord. He was a member of Barnesburg Baptist Church. Red was the founder of Pulaski Gas and Heating Oil and...

