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.
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Dean 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 of...
Russell Tarter
Feb 23, 2023
Russell Ray Tarter, age 76, of Somerset, KY, formerly of Nancy, KY, was born on December 11, 1946 and passed on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife Janice Loy Tarter, whom he married on April 5, 1969 in Russell County; his daughter, Teresa Tarter Popplewell (Adrian) of Somerset; and his son Mark Tarter (Myra)...
Paul Casada
Feb 22, 2023
Paul D. Casada, age 60, went to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home.
Paul was born on November 12, 1962 to Richard Gene Casada and Eula Mae Appleby Casada in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to classic rock music, playing car video games with his son...
Darrell Ford
Feb 19, 2023
Waynard “Darrell” Ford, age 72, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Lexington, KY.
Darrell was born on December 4, 1950 to A.C. and Mattie Ford of Totz, KY.
Darrell was a very loving and compassionate man who dearly loved his family. He was a graduate of Somerset High School and later joined the US Army...
Amelia Neeley
Feb 18, 2023
Amelia Marie (Allen) Neely passed away peacefully at her home in Somerset, KY on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 after a brief illness. Born September 15th,1937 to James Burdette and Lenora Marie Allen in Ferguson, Amelia attended Somerset High School, graduating in 1955. Amelia worked her entire life, often wearing many different hats to help support her family. She began...
Leah Fern McClendon
Feb 18, 2023
Leah Fern McClendon, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab, Somerset, KY.
She was born at Naomi, KY, on November 4, 1935 to Walter Muse and Nannie Holcomb Muse. “Fern” was of the Methodist faith and she attended Cook’s Chapel Methodist Church. She loved life, her family, cooking, and spoiling her children...
Ora "Tooter" Higginbotham
Feb 6, 2023
Ora (Tooter) Higginbotham, 92, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Somerset on October 18, 1930; daughter of the late Henry Piercy and Mable (Ballenger) Waddle. Tooter was a member of Ferguson Baptist Church. You may remember her from the Enchanted House in Downtown Somerset, which was a Gift Shop...
Edith Cooper
Feb 2, 2023
Edith M. Cooper, age 95, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehab.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Beecher Lee Dagley and Hazel Reid Dagley in Somerset, Kentucky.
She attended Marantha Baptist Church and loved Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Reds. She managed/operated Cooper Shell along...
Brella Ford
Jan 28, 2023
Brella Mae Ford, age 78, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY. She now rests in Heaven, though she’s probably, actually clapping, dancing and singing.
She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend who will be remembered as a compassionate woman who spoke her heart, was quick to smile...