Jerry Douglas “Doug” Rigney, age 70 of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday April 27th, 2021 at the Casey County Hospital. He was born in Hustonville, KY on September 12th, 1950 a son of the late John Harrison Rigney and Faye Wilkinson Rigney.

Doug was a Truck Driver.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Willa and (Joseph) Tyree of Brandenburg, KY, One Son: Douglas and (Wendi) Rigney of Corydon, IN, Six Grandchildren: Bryan “Chase” Rigney, Sydney Rigney, Mackenzie Rigney, Amara Rigney, Karris Felthousen and Nicholas Rigney, One Brother: John and (Donna) Rigney Jr., Nieces and Nephews: Shelly and (Michael) Bacon, Lisa Rigney, Michael Rigney and Scott McGee and Several Great Nieces and Nephews.

A Walk Thru Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Sunday May 2nd, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday May 2nd, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Brown officiating.

Burial will be in the Brush Creek Cemetery.

Buel Thomas Clements, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born April 29, 1950, in Casey Co., KY, he was a son of the late Basil Thomas Clements and Christine Clements Marples. Buel was a timber cutter. He loved to fish, hunt, garden, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Wethington Clements, whom he wed on May 31, 1969; son, Barry (and Tina) Clements of Campbellsville; brothers, David and Robert Clements of Taylor County and Jody (and Faye) Clements of Clementsville; sisters, Charlene Hughes and Diane (Robbie) Newton, both of Taylor County; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Naomi Hoosier; brothers, Eugene and Ricky Lee Clements; and a sister, Darlene Appleby.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, April 30, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Bernard Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-8PM on Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with prayer services at 7:00PM. Facial coverings are required.

Memorial contributions may be made to help the family offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Candace Richardson Crowe, age 40 of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday April 27^th, 2021 at the U.K. Medical Center. She was born in Danville, KY on May 7^th, 1980 a daughter of Roger and Cherry Rose Dalton Richardson.

Candace was an Instructional Assistant at Casey County High School and a member of Middleburg Baptist Church.

Additional Survivors include: Her Spouse: Christopher Crowe, Three Daughters: Morgan Faith Crowe, Trinity Leigh Crowe and Riley Eve Crowe all of Liberty, One Sister: Christie and (Wes) Campbell of Middleburg, Two Sisters-in-law: Amy and (Mark) Webb of Perryville and Melody and (Tim) Stanelle of Danville, Mother-in-law: Dianne Wall of Perryville, Nephew: Jackson Webb, Nieces: Shelbi Webb, Blakley Stanelle, Madison Campbell, Katelyn Campbell, Special Aunt: Gerry Faye Murphy and Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

A Walk Thru Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Thursday April 29^th, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday April 30^th, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Creech Richardson officiating.

Burial will be in the Willow Springs Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers the family requests memorials be made to: The Crowe Family Fund at Farmers National Bank.

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com

Brandon Griffin, 34, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life April 22, 2021 at Lake Cumebrland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on November 17, 1986; son of Rhonda Middleton Griffin, and the late Derel Lee Griffin. He enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, and reading. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children. Brandon had a relationship with God, with whom he spoke to often.

He is survived by his wife, Tiffiny Dishon-Griffin, whom he married on October 22, 2020; his mother, Rhonda Middleton Griffin; his children, Tyler Griffin, Brayden Griffin, Kaleb Griffin, Darrian Davidson, and Sean Soehnlein.

He was preceded in death by his father, Derel Lee Griffin; and a sister, Kaitlyn Griffin.

Private services will be held.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Edward Lee Pence, 66, of Waynesburg passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on June 25, 1954; son of the late Robert Stanley Pence & Laura (Holbrook) Garriott. He worked as an auto body repairman. He was an excellent bowler and an avid antiques enthusiast.

He is survived by his three sisters, Sallie Combs of Thorton, Kentucky, Brenda Powell of Alabaster, Alabama, & Sheila Veuleman of Pelican, Louisiana; life long companion, Nancy Hubbard of Waynesburg and several nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Stanley Pence, Jr.

Private Services will be held for immediate family.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Jeff L. Hudson age 59, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home. 

Jeff was born August 24, 1961 to Edd Hudson and Marie Ping Hudson in Somerset, Kentucky.  

He liked to watch westerns, watch the History Channel, loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and cherished his family.  

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Edd Hudson.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Marie Hudson of Somerset; son, Eric Hudson (Angela) of Somerset; daughter, Jessica Weddle (James Cameron) of Somerset; brother, Eddie Hudson (Kristy) of Somerset; sisters, Tammy Haste (Robert) of Somerset, Sherry Cash (Steve) of Somerset, Shelia Pence (Ronnie) of Somerset; grandchildren, Elliot and Rylee Hudson, Joey and Rachel Weddle, Alexis, Christina, and Latisha Cameron and very special friend, Regina Hines.  

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Ed Amundson officiating, burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.  

Bobby Piercy age 70, of Monticello, Kentucky passed from this life Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home. 

Bobby was born February 28, 1951 to the late James Piercy and Maxine Bridgeman Piercy in Cooper, Kentucky. 

He liked to fish and watched westerns, he loved his family and cherished his grandkids. 

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis and Gayle Piercy.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Brandy Burnett of Monticello; brother, Danny Piercy of Monticello; sisters, Judy Cross of Monticello, Katie Webb of Monticello, Carlene Massengale of Monticello; grandchildren, Sadie Coffey and Kadin Burnett; lots of nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Mark Abner officiating, burial will follow in Taylor’s Grove Cemetery.  

Judy Kay Turner, age 67, of Somerset passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at UK Health Care Center in Lexington.

Judy was born on September 13, 1953 in Somerset, KY., to Wanda Epperson Burton and the late Cecil Burton. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church and a retired Pharmacy Technician at Walmart. She loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandsons.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Turner of Somerset, KY; a son, Reece (and Jaci) Turner of Eubank, KY; a daughter, Rachel (and Matt) Litteral of Somerset, KY; seven grandsons, Grayson Turner, Charlie Turner, Riley Turner, Jackson Turner, Clayton Litteral, Carter Litteral, and Clark Litteral; her mother, Wanda Epperson Burton of Somerset, KY; a sister, Sherry (and Robin) Daughette of Somerset, KY; her mother-in-law, Ruth Turner of Somerset, KY; a brother-in-law, Ronnie (and Kathy) Turner of Somerset, KY; three nieces, Dana (and Steve) Fohl of Lexington; Kara (and Jared) Holbrook of Lexington, and Emily Turner of Lexington; a nephew, Ronnie Turner II; great-nephews, Parker Holbrook  and Silas Fohl and a great-niece, Elyse Fohl.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Burton and her father-in-law, Tully Turner.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Taylor Lynae Merriman, 31, of Stanford passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Clarke Regional Medical Center.  Born on February 13, 1990 in Garden Grove, California, she was the daughter of Ron Carlton of California and Heather Garrett of Crab Orchard.

In addition to her parents: she is survived by her husband, Kayne Merriman, 3 sons: Wyatt, Walker, and Warren Merriman, 1 daughter: Wren Merriman; 4 brothers: Jace Jikutz, Tegan Hooker, Ryan Staley, Shawn Grabowski; 2 sisters: Sadie Grabowski and Samantha Anderson; maternal grandparents, Lloyd & Judy Huegel, who raised her; paternal grandmother, Tori Carlton; 8 nieces and nephews: Charlie, Ellie, Ruby, Norie, Rhodes, Rowan, Miller, and Maren; her best friend, Audrey Marrapodi, and many other friends and family members.

Taylor was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Danville.  She previously worked at Farmers National Bank and enjoyed photography prior to finding her true calling in becoming a mom. She was a great wife and mother, and the love she had for her family and friends radiated.  She was a beautiful person who would draw you in with her kind and gentle spirit. Taylor will be greatly missed and will live on in her children and the many lives she touched. 

A funeral service will be Thursday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 28th after 5:00 p.m. also at the church.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery following the service.

W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Linda Hill, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 73.

Born on February 9, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Riley and Mossie Wright Brown. Linda was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed fishing, swimming, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Linda was a selfless person who truly took care of anyone in need.  

She is survived by a daughter, Mona Lisa Pelley of Waynesburg; a son, Adam K. (Lori Ann) Pelley of Vine Grove; and two brothers, Bob Carter and David Hamilton, both of Pontiac, Illinois. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Anthony “T.J.” W. Hayes, Jr., Joshua B. Hayes, Nikki Pelley Adams, Tomika Bernardi, and David Bernardi; and her great-grandchildren, Charlie “Charlie Boy” Hayes Grider, Anthony W. Hayes, lll, Breanna Hayes, Zakkary Hayes, Cordin Riley Hayes, Jostin Salone, Katie Barber, Curtis Riley Barber, Vanessa Barber, Isaac Hunter, Thomas Luttrell, and Jaylen Luttrell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Irvin “Tiny” Hill, Jr.; a son, James E. “Jim” Pelley; a great-grandchild, Greyson Hayes; a sister, Beulah Taylor; and three brothers, Larry Hamilton, Jeffrey Hamilton, and James Hamilton.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 30, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Patton officiating.

Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday.

Henry Clay Lawson, of Dunnville, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Casey County Hospital. He was 84.

Born on September 28, 1936, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Anderson and Pauline Price Lawson. Henry was a self-employed gate hauler, owned and operated a sawmill, and ran a garbage route.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Louise Owens Lawson, of Dunnville, who he wed on March 27, 1957; three sons, Ricky Lawson, Randy (Joyce) Lawson, and Robin Lawson, all of Dunnville; a sister, Iola (Kermis) Andrews of Adair County; a brother, Quinton Eugene Lawson of Liberty; a step-grandchild, Tosha Royston; and a step-great-grandchild, Adam Royston.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Meeks; and four brothers, Burl Lawson, Junior Lawson, Curtis Lawson, and Shelby Lawson.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Atwood officiating.

Burial will follow in Thomas Ridge Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday

Jessica L. Hunter age 30, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  

Jessica was born on March 21, 1991 to Thomas Hunter and Katrina Stigall Coffey in Somerset, Kentucky. 

She was a member of South Maple St. Baptist Church and loved the outdoors, camping, boating, bow shooting and enjoyed cleaning. She cherished her family. 

Jessica was preceded in death by her paternal grandmothers, Barbara Newell and Antha Hunter; uncles, Paul Hunter, Danny Hunter, and cousins, Corey Stigall and Anyiah.  

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her father, Thomas Hunter; mother and step-father, Katrina and Kenneth Coffey; fiance’, Derrick Helm of Stanford, KY; paternal grandmother, Vida Hunter of Monticello; paternal grandparents, Joel Hunter of Monticello, Melvin and Virginia Stigall of Somerset, and Bobby Newell of Somerset; brother, Jordan Hunter (Stephanie Phelps) of Somerset; daughters, Jayla R. Hunter of Somerset, NaKaysia Brown of Monticello, Zariana Brown of Monticello; step-brothers, Jeffrey Hale of Somerset, and Tristan Coffey of Danville, KY; step-sisters, Olivia Hunstman (Colin) of Somerset, Kenneka Coffey (Matthew Vanhook) of Somerset; uncles, Rodney Stigall (Kimberly) of Akron, OH and Joey Hunter of Monticello; aunts, Lisa Mason (Scott) of Bowling Green, KY, Aretha Hunter of Monticello; a whole host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins on both sides of the family and a host of friends and co-workers.  

Visitation will be at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held by the family.

Burial will be in Southern Oaks Cemetery.  

Victor A. Dowdy, age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  

He was born on June 29, 1939 in Roanoke, West Virginia, son of the late William and Olive Walsh Dowdy. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed fishing and bowling. He loved his family, and cherished his grandkids.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wendy Dowdy; and a brother, William Dowdy.

He is survived by two daughters, Angela (Tony) Harvey of Monticello, and Lisa (Brett) Antoine of Monticello; four step-daughters, Alisha (Brandon) Dean of GA, April (Steve) Gray of TN, Tamie (Graham) Booye of CA, and Christina Smith of TN; sister, Shannon Pavasia of CA; grandchildren, Christopher Harvey, Rhonda Kuhn, Amanda Harvey, Lauren Antoine, and Alex Antoine; great-grandchildren, Daria Harvey, Quinn Harvey, Hannah Kuhn, and Gabriel Kuhn; and several step-grandkids. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Victor A. Dowdy.  

Maurice Denver Hill, age 68 of Science Hill, KY, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. 

Maurice was born on July 19, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Maurice David Hill and Francis Hahler Agerter.  He loved animals, especially his dogs, “Scruffy” and “Carly”.  He enjoyed fishing and making people laugh.  Maurice loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Sue Flynn Hill of Science Hill; two sons, Chad Edward (and Amanda) Hill of Science Hill and Michael J. (and Rebecca) Latham of Science Hill; one daughter, Jennifer (and John) Williams of Somerset; four  brothers, Stephen Hill of Evansville, IN, Bruce Morris of FL, Bryan Morris of MI and Barry Morris of Cleveland, OH; four sisters, Christine (and Bill) Binder of OH, Catherine Mendiola of OH, Annette Corn of Lexington and Cathy Morris of Tiffin, OH; six grandchildren, Austin Hill, Wesley Hill, Isaiah Latham, Bronston Williams, Hayden Williams and Kaiya Williams; and his step-mother, Marilou Hill of Tiffin, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents Maurice Hill and Francis Agerter and a nephew Shane Carroll.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Altman officiating. 

Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

Lois Evans, of Dunnville, Kentucky, departed from this world on Friday, April 23, 2021, at her home while surrounded by her family. She was 92.

Born on August 28, 1928, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Ioda Cleary Overstreet. Lois loved reading, hiking the Appalachian trail, gardening, her many pets (especially Lucy), and above all, her family. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Bernice Burke of Russell Springs and Rosemary Abell of Liberty; one brother, Muriel Overstreet of Dunnville; eight sons, Jimmy Evans of Hustonville, Ronnie (Paulette) Evans of Dunnville, Danny (Sharlene) Evans of Liberty, Greg (Kernetta) Evans of Dunnville, Ricky (Terry) Evans of Liberty, Gary (Joanne) Evans of Liberty, and Roger (Peggy) Evans of Dunnville; and one daughter, Wanda (Dan) Leuck of Indiana. Other survivors include twenty-nine grandchildren, Chris (Alitta) Evans, Kyle (Lisa) Evans, Kasey (Justin) Padgett, Virginia Ann Evans Lee, Dewayne (Tracey) Evans, Susan (Mike) Giles, Joanie (Tim) Baldock, Randy (Robin) Leuck, Teresa (Eric) Leuck, Chad Leuck, Tina (Matt) Watkeys, Danielle (Steve) Radtke, Wes (Shelley) Leuck, Danielle (Russell) True, Amanda (Phil) Vogel, Kelly (Rob) O’brien, Jeremy (Ashley) Evans, Sandra (Robert) Allen, Joe (Bobbie) Evans, Jennifer (Chad) Grinnell, Miranda (Adam) Hines, Derek (Tina) Evans, John Dillon, Shelby Scott, Heather (Hector) Evans, Cassandra (Stephen) Wall, Jessica Evans, Crystal Evans, and Blake Evans; a daughter-in-law, Reeda Evans; forty-one great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Hugo Evans; five sisters, Retha Miller, Reba Overstreet, Doris Thomas, Beulah Delk and Jewell Cadell; two brothers, Charles Overstreet and Buford Overstreet; a son, Durrell Evans; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Evans; and a great-granddaughter in-law, Shyanne Evans.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Facial coverings ARE required.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Evans, Ronnie Evans, Danny Evans, Greg Evans, Ricky Evans, Gary Evans, and Roger Evans.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren.

Arrangements for Mrs. Lois Evans are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com. 

Pauline Sears, daughter of the late M. F. and Zola Barnett Stogsdill, was born at Whetstone, KY on October 22, 1930 and she departed this life on April 21, 2021 at Whetstone having attained the age of 90 years.

She was united in marriage to Mr. Willard Sears, he preceded her in death.

Survivors include; one brother, Delno Stogsdill; one sister, Althean Bolton; one nephew, Jackie Stogsdill and one niece, Lois Mounce all of Somerset, KY and a host of other relatives, friends and church family who mourn her passing.

Other than her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one nephew, Delvin Stogsdill, a brother, Leo Stogsdill and a sister-in- Law, Margaret Stogsdill

Pauline was a member of the Whetstone Baptist Church, and she was a retired school teacher, having taught at one time in a one room schoolhouse at Short Creek before later retiring from a teaching position at Shopville.

She was a kind lady who loved her family and her church. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday , April 26, 2021 at the Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Whetstone Cemetery.

The family of Mrs. Pauline Sears will receive friends at the Pulaski Funeral Home from 12:00 noon Monday until time for services.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Pauline Sears at this time.

David Charles Krumm, age 55 of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Hazard, Kentucky passed from this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born on November 27, 1965 in Lubbock, Texas, son of the late Kent Krumm and Francoise “Frances” Schagueue Krumm.  David completed high school and went on to accomplish a trade as a welder in the construction business.  He was a hard-working, kind-hearted and generous man, who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family especially his grandson; Ryder.  David was a jovial type person that enjoyed life and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother; Mark Krumm

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving children; Kimberly Krumm of Crittenden, Kentucky and John Krumm of Nicholasville, Kentucky but serving his country in the United States Air Force stationed in California.  A sister; Patty Krumm of Somerset also survives along with his two grandchildren; Ryder Combs and Alexis Hudson, along with a special friend; Marsha Turpin of Somerset and a special dog that he considered a third child;  “Bear Bear Da Krumm” and other relatives and friends.  

In Lieu of Flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to God’s Food Pantry, 119 South Central Avenue, Somerset, Kentucky  42501.

A Private Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Somerset Undertaking Company assisting with arrangements.

Lewis Darrell Hatter, age 83 of Yosemite, KY passed away on Tuesday April 20th, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Yosemite, KY on February 24th, 1938 a son of the late Lewis and Lois Delano Black Hatter.

He was a Farmer.

Survivors include: Caretakers: Joe and Lynette Black of Yosemite, KY and Three Sisters: Patty Britton of Nicholasville, KY, Sandra Wilkins of Borden, IN and Racenia Roller of New Salisburg, IN.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was One Brother: William David Hatter.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday April 23rd, 2021 at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Haste officiating.

Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Bartle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Roy Lewis Wilson age 69 of Columbia, KY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday April 10th, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Casey Co., KY on August 6th, 1951 a son of the late Elijah William Wilson and Ruth Carol Sapp Wilson.

Roy was a farmer.

Survivors include: Two Sisters: Loucile Hall of Liberty, Anita Carol Dodd of Richmond, IN and Four Brothers: Elisha Wilson of Liberty, Carl Lee Wilson of Crofton, KY, Thomas Preston Wilson of Columbia and Floyd Eugene Wilson of Liberty.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was Two Sisters: Barbara Ann Redmon and Emma Ruth Wilson and One Brother: Daniel Leonard Wilson.

Cremation Rites were honored by Bartle Funeral Home.

Wavil Ferne Taylor Cooke, 94, of Eubank, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

She was born May 21, 1926 in Todd, Pulaski County, Kentucky; daughter of the late Morris M. & Myrtle (Purcell) Taylor. She was a homemaker, a member of Woodstock Baptist Church since 1952, and was a Sunday School Teacher since 1955.

She is survived by her children, Barry R. & (Joy) Cooke, Beverly A. & (Larry) Hansford, Brent A. & (Deborah) Cooke, and Brian D. & (Donna) Cooke; four siblings, Everett J. Taylor, Foster B. & (Ardath) Taylor, Edna Bernice & (William) Hubble, and Martha Marlene Wilson; a son-in-law, Richard J. Prince; a sister-in-law, Emilia Taylor; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Wright, Sarah Stanley, Richard J. Prince, Jr., Jared G. Hansford, Hannah Long, Timmy Cooke, Bailey Cooke, & Brenna Cooke; nine great-grandchildren, Elijah, Allyson, Ricky, Lillyan, Jonah, Lora, Novalee, Lincoln, & Raegan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Coy Cooke, Jr.; a daughter, Betty Cooke Prince; four siblings, William G. & (Marilee) Taylor, Gladys Taylor & (Cleo) Rigney, Faye Taylor & (Alvin) Stinnett, Morris M. Taylor, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Pauline Taylor; and a brother-in-law, Gilbert Wilson.

A Funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Woodstock Baptist Church with Bro. Daryl Jessie officiating.

Private Graveside Services to follow at Woodstock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2021 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home and from 2:00-3:00 PM Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Woodstock Baptist Church.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Jeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Wesley, 58, of Science Hill, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 19, 1962 in Somerset; son of Mary Catherine (Smith) Wesley of Science Hill and the late Claude Wesley.

He is survived by his mother; two sons, Mike Wesley of Campbellsiville and Chance Wesley of Somerset; two daughters, Mariah Moore of Eubank and Makinzee Wesley of Eubank; two brothers, Clay & (Susan) Wesley of Science Hill and Dennis Wesley of Science Hill; three sisters, Brenda Turner of Science Hill, Gladys & (Gary) Thurman Science Hill of Science Hill, and Kelly & (Mark) Hutchison of Bronston; seven grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father; three sons, Allen, James, & Thomas Wesley; two brothers, Sherman & Barry Wesley; and a sister, Catherine Claudette Woster.

A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Williams officiating.

Burial will be in West Science Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Friday, April 23, 2021 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Elva Phelps, age 92, of Justin, Texas formerly of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Long Meadows Health Care Center in Justin, Texas after an extended illness.

She was born on April 17, 1928 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Milford Lee Mize and Hannah Marie Hargis.  Elva was a loving mother, who had a warm, patient and caring personality.  She enjoyed gardening, home décor and was a devout Christian.  She was of the Southern Baptist Faith and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. 

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years; Edd Schuyler Phelps, Sr. a son; Edd Schuyler Phelps, Jr. two brothers, J. Bird and Lawrence and two sisters; Evelyn, Elsie and Mildred. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved children; Michael Wayne (Xin) Phelps of Tallahassee, Florida and Karen Sue Phelps of Northlake, Texas, a Brother; Clinton Phelps of Kentucky, one sister; Eula Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio and two grandchildren; Jessica Phelps and Jackson Phelps as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in the Chapel at Somerset Undertaking Company, 

The Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home Chapel.   

Burial will follow in the Pine Hill (Phelps) Cemetery.

Kathern Renee Bolin, age 57, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Lexington.  

She was born on July 23, 1963 in New Castle, Indiana, daughter of the late Delta M. Foster Bolin and Joe Brady. Kathy was a family woman who loved her kids dearly. She enjoyed listening to music, playing bingo and card games, and camping and spending time with her family, especially at the lake. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.  

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mikey Burton; her sister Lisa Bolin Dugger; and her sister Cindy Pardo.  

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son; Waylon Dale Burton; a daughter Paula Renee Burton, both of Somerset; brothers, Ronnie (Della) Bolin of Tennessee, Gary (Jacinta) Bolin of Nancy, and Dennis (Penny) Bolin of Indiana; sisters, Debbie Bolin of Somerset and Edith (Virgil) Baker of Nicholasville; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  

Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral service to be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Kathy Bolin Memorial Fund C/O Southern Oaks Funeral Home, 2110 W Hwy 914, Somerset, KY 42503.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Kathern Bolin. 

Buel M. Bottoms, of Knifley, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 86.

Born on February 22, 1935, in Knifley, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Roy and Omia Sallee Bottoms. Buel was a retired machinist after more than twenty years with Reliance Electric. He was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church. He enjoyed ginseng hunting, fishing, deer hunting, and music- especially Johnny Cash.

He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Fay (and Larry) McCartey of Hartsville, IN; three sons, Terry Madison Bottoms of Hope, IN, Johnny Ray (and Paula) Bottoms of Bargersville, IN, and Richard Allen Bottoms of Knifley; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other survivors include five sisters, Mary Bottoms of Hope, IN, Dorothy Brown of Knifley, Norma Holcomb of Hope, IN, Brenda (and Larry) Neat of Liberty, and Margaret Staples of Liberty; and three brothers, Earl (and Helen) Bottom of Knifley, Phillip Bottoms, and Jerry Bottoms.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Fay Bottoms; and a sister, Donna Bottoms.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. EST on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Morris Bryant officiating.

Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. EST on Saturday.

Donald Land, age 84, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his home.

Born on November 2, 1936, in Casey County, he was the oldest son of the late Tommie and Nellie Noel Land. Donald was a lifelong dairy farmer and carpenter. He was baptized at Gum Lick Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Shirley Bell Land; four children, Karen (Arnold) Goode, Kevin (Shari) Land, Karrell (Dennis) Wilkerson, and Kaye (Dale) Sellers; grandchildren, Amanda (Herb Todd) Spinks, Annette (Kevin) Nesbitt, Adam (Ashley) Dean, Alex (Logan) Goggin, Karey Sellers, Jonathan (Kristy) Wilkerson, and Jamie (Kara) Wilkerson. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Kara (Brady) Cowan, Kate Spinks, Landon Nesbitt, Logan Nesbitt, Kash Dean, Carson, Hudson, and Grayson Wilkerson, Landon, Lukas, and Kailey Wilkerson; a great-great-grandchild, Baylee Cowan; sisters, Josephine (Richard) Colvin, Sharon Harne, and Sandy (Garry) Oney; a sister-in-law, Anita Land; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Brown Land; a brother, Roger Land; and a grandson, Andrew Dean.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton and Bro. Darrell Treece officiating.

Burial will follow in Noel’s Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday.

Norma Lee Parmley age 73, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home. 

Norma was born to the late Norman Mack Parmley and Flonnie Gregory Parmley in Monticello, Kentucky.  

She was of the Baptist faith and attended Lakeside Baptist Church, enjoyed teaching Sunday School and shopping. Norma was a school teacher at Southern Elementary where she retired in 1999.  

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Claude Parmley; sister, Frances Parmley McCutchen and brother-in-law, Glen McCutchen.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sisters, Bobbie Parmley and Billie Mink both of Somerset; special friend, Nadine Walters and niece, Jeri Mink Stout (Steve).  

Visitation will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 from 10 A.M to 12 P.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 12 P.M. with Bro. Stan Stevenson and Bro. Chris Fain officiating, burial will follow in Parmley’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Norma Lee Parmley.  

Debra Carr Walker age 66, of Burnside, Kentucky passed from this life Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Debra was born January 17, 1955 to the late Horace Dean and Betty Pence Dean in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She loved animals, outdoors and especially camping, hiking, fishing and spending time with her grandkids.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Betty Dean; son, Roy Tracy Jr. and brother, Danny Dean.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, David Walker; son, Donald Tracy of Burnside; grandchildren, William Tracy, Wesley Tracy and Emily Tracy; special friends, Connie Arms, Danny Bell, Melissa Bays, Cindy Daniels, Darrell Roush and special cousin: Wally Craig and a host of family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

In accordance with Debra’s wishes there will be no services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Debra Carr Walker.

Virl D. Stringer, 80, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his residence.

He was born May 19, 1940 in Pulaski County; son of the late Frank P. & Edrie (Butler) Stringer. He worked as a farmer and a trucker and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the Colo Baptist Church.

He is survived by his love, Linda Halcomb; two sons, Frank Edward Stringer & James Dale Stringer; six daughters, Kimberly Jill Sexton, Lisa Elliott Stringer, Patricia Darlene Stringer, Melissa Beth Stringer Burchell, Jennifer Denise Stringer Dean, & Julie Ann Carnes; two brothers, Jimmy, & Gerald Stringer; a sister, Patsy Ann Fogle; eighteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by seven brothers,Quantrell, Zern, Cecil, Vern, Hawk, Frank, and Roy Stringer, who died while serving in the Vietnam War; and a sister, Darlene Bradley.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Hank Adcox officiating.

Burial will be in Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post # 38.

Visitation will be after 9:00 AM Friday, April 23, 2021 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Gary Brent Pruitt age 73, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Diversicare of Claiborne in New Tazwell, Tennessee.  

Gary was born September 22, 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Roscoe Pruitt and Rusha Meece Pruitt.  

He was a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church and liked to fish, loved wood working and cherished his family.  

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Rusha Pruitt and great-nephew, Josey Swiney. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sister, Kathy Pruitt of Somerset and special niece, Regina Swiney (Tony) of Science Hill.  

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Clay Hill Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Jeff Lockard and Bro. Don Branscum officiating, burial will follow in Clay Hill Cemetery.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Gary Brent Pruitt.  

David Lee Baugh, age 73, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

David was born on November 22, 1947 in Somerset, KY, to the late Charles Baugh and Leah Rusch Baugh. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington and attended UK from 1966 to 1967 before joining the United States Air Force in 1967. He then became a Vocational Welding Instructor for Pine Knot Job Corp from 1971 to 1990 and was a Business Partner with the family owned business, The Villager Resort, from 1971 until 1999. David was a current bus driver with the Pulaski County Board of Education and also worked part time at Kroger. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Burnside and a Mason Member of both the Burnside Masonic Lodge # 634 and the Oleika Shriners of Lexington, KY. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, and riding his “Harley” bike.

He is survived by three sisters, Phyllis (Jim) Rasnick of Somerset, KY; Patricia Lynn (David) Maupin of Bowling Green, KY and Katherine Jean (Russ) Pear of Lexington, KY; seven nieces and nephews, Laura Glover, Cynthia Portugal, Marsha Quinlan, Jennifer McWhorter, Heather Poston, Leah Kerkhoff, and Clay Pear, and several grand-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leah Baugh.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.  A Masonic service will be held at 12:30pm by the Burnside Masonic Lodge #634.

His funeral service will follow on Friday at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Held and Bro. David Muse officiating. 

Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens. 

Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard. 

Ova “Duane” Mullins, age 74, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Duane was born on March 11, 1947 in London, KY to the late Ova Mullins and Geraldine Gibson Mullins.  He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as an Engineer.  He loved going to church where he was a member of Harvest Time Assembly of God.  Duane loved fishing, Corvettes, Motorcycles, Trains, car races and going to the Burnside Dirt Track.  He especially loved his sports, including golf, high school basketball, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bearcats and Ohio State Buckeyes.  More importantly, his life was his family and he loved them all, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris Ann Mason Mullins, whom he married April 1, 1972 in Cincinnati, OH; his children, Stanley (and Samantha) Mullins of Somerset, Steve (and Stephanie) Mullins of Somerset and Grace (and Ken) Chappell of Somerset; eleven grandchildren, Fernando Terrazas, Samantha (and Dylan) Bursell, Tony Mullins, Isabella Mullins, McKenzie Mullins, Micah Mullins, Madison Mullins, Isaiah Boyd, Emilee (and Caleb) Wright, Erinn Speaks and Kennigrace Chappell; two sisters, Vicki (and Neil) Sawyers of Somerset and Christi (and Doug) Gosser of Somerset; his mother-in-law, Norma Jean Mason of Covington, KY; and several nieces and nephews.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Ova and Geraldine Mullins.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will follow on Wednesday at 7:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Sawyers and Bro. John Bates officiating. 

Burial will be at 11:00am on Thursday at Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin. 

James “J.C.” McFarland, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset.  He was 62 years of age.

Born on August 19, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana, he was the son of Chesley “Pete” and Lofie Gosser McFarland.  J.C. grew up helping his father build barns.  He raised tobacco for many years.  J.C. was certified electrician.  Throughout his career, he worked at Fruit of the Loom, Superior Battery, and Tantus Tobacco and Stephens Pipe and Steel. 

J.C. was a jack of all trades who enjoyed tinkering and fixing things.  He loved spending time with his family and fishing, especially with his fishing buddy, Arielle.  He was a faithful member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church and enjoyed singing and picking the guitar.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Diana Johnson McFarland; his son, Joey (Jenna) McFarland, of Russell Springs; his mother, Lofie McFarland, of Russell Springs; his sister, Joyce (Alan) Voils, of Russell Springs; his granddaughter, Arielle Burton, of Russell Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

J.C. is preceded in death by his father, Pete McFarland; and his daughter, Kristi Dawn Burton.

Funeral services are 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Gosser and Bro. Alan Voils officiating.  Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home.

Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.  Facial coverings are required.

James J.C. McFarland’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.

An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com

Anthony “Craig” Byrd, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  He was 50 years of age.

Craig was born on October 8, 1970, in Casey County, the only child of Darrell and Linda Cochran Byrd.  He was an over the road truck driver for Tom Cinnamon Trucking Company, out of Lafollette, Tennessee.  Craig married Julia Burton on October 19, 1991, at the State Park in Jamestown.  Craig and Julia were always getting out and going places.  They would take many motorcycle trips together on Craig’s Harley Davidson motorcycle.  Craig loved his grandbabies and enjoyed taking them for rides on his dirt bike, go-kart and his side-by-side.

He is survived by his wife, Julia; his father, Darrell Byrd, of Dunnville; his sons, Brandon Byrd, of Oak Island, North Carolina, and Bradley Byrd, of Russell Springs; his daughter, Megan Byrd, of Russell Springs; his grandchildren, Jared Hughes, Carson Durham, Raylan Durham, Zoey Byrd, Chloe Byrd, Bryson Byrd, Ethan Byrd and Elijah Byrd; and his yorkie traveling companion, “Winston”.

Preceding Craig in death is his mother, Linda Byrd; his daughter, Kendra Byrd, who passed away on May 7, 1994; and paternal grandparents, Russell and Lillian Byrd, who raised him.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at Bernard Funeral Home, with Bro. Casey Davis officiating.  Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Bernard Funeral Home.

Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.  Facial coverings are required.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards Craig’s final expenses.  These may be received at the funeral home.

Craig’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.  On online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com

Hubert Day, age 80 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.  

He was born on November 3, 1940 in Hyden, Kentucky, son of the late Johnnie and Nellie Lewis Day.  

Hubert retired from Oakwood as a Direct Support Professional. He was an outdoorsman who liked hunting and fishing, gardening, and loved mowing his yard.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia Ann Day, his sons, David Hughes and Donald Hughes, a brother Billie Joe Day, and a sister, Anna Schmidt.  

He is survived by two daughters, Sherry (Grant) Hornston of Somerset, and Tina (William) Bradford of Science Hill, one sister, Ina Coots, and several grandchildren.  

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Lowell Gossett officiating.

Burial will be in Union Church of Christ Cemetery.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Hubert Day.  

Ruby Gragg, daughter of the late Hayden and Ora Bray Rose, was born in Somerset, KY on January 3, 1933 and she departed this life in Somerset, on April 10, 2021 having attained the age of 88 years.

She was united in Marriage to Harold Gragg on February 16, 1952. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include; five children, Robert Gragg of Burnside, Kentucky, and Benny C Gragg of Somerset; Linda Barnett of Somerset, Mary Lou Gragg of Somerset, and Lena Mae (and Ron) Wesson of Somerset. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; Loretta Barnett, Cindy (and Eric) Dick, Phillip Eugene Campbell, Michelle (and Randy) Helsey, Joshua (and Tonya) Wesson, Laura (And Alfonso) Torres, and Rebecca (and Harley) Cassada, six great-grandchildren; Erica Dick, Kaitlyn Helsey, Michael Helsey, Jasmine Rollins, Isabelle Casada and Natalie Casada, sisters, Iva Dick of Nancy, and Florine Hargis of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a brother Raymond Rose also of Cincinnati.

She is preceded in death by Her parents and her husband as well as a daughter-in-law; Ginger Gragg, a son-in-law; Doug Barnett, two infant siblings, brothers; Clay Rose, Davis Rose, Henry Rose, And Chester Rose and two sisters Geneva Hargis and Mary Adams.

She enjoyed gardening, her cats, tending her cows and her special dog Angel. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rock Lick Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at Pulaski Funeral Home Friday, April 16, 2021 after 11:00 AM.

Services will be Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home and live streamed on Facebook at 1:00 PM Friday.

Burial will follow in the Gragg Family Cemetery.

Raul Torres, age 68, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  

He was born on February 5, 1953 in Houston, Texas, son of the late Raul and Aurora Galvan Torres.  

Raul retired from Cracker Barrel and, loved to play golf with his wife, play the guitar, and listen to 60’s rock music. As his wife would describe him, “He was the best husband in the world”. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Sylvia Paloma.  

He is survived by his wife, Molly Torres, a sister, Mary Vargas of Houston, Texas, and his father and mother-in-law, Ed and Pat Price.  

A Celebration of Life visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Mildred Catholic Church with Celebration Mass to be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Raul Torres.  

Elsie Koger, age 84 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021.  

Elsie was born on August 29, 1936 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She was a retired school teacher for 40 plus years, her paddle called (Old Blue) that was made by her father when she first started teaching was framed by her cousin T.R. Ard and is on display at Open Blade Barber Shop here in Somerset. Elsie was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, spending time with her family and friends and making her excellent homemade candy.  

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Delphia Bell, brothers Dale and Jerry Bell, and sisters Stella and Ruth Kelda Bell.  

She leaves behind a son Marty Koger, grandchildren Jessica, Joe, Samantha and Josh. Great grandchildren Adriana and Abigail. Brother Norman (Janice) Bell of Cincinnati, Ohio. Brother Calvin Bell of Monticello and sister-in-law Anna Bell of Somerset.  

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Phelps officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.  

Timothy M. Mounce age 61, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Cumberland County Hospital. 

Tim was born February 16, 1960 to the late James O. Mounce Sr. and Bernice Lee Mounce in Somerset, Kentucky.  

He was of the Baptist faith, he loved to fish, hunt, was a past master at the Woodstock Lodge #639 and a Kentucky Colonel. He cherished his family. 

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, James O. Mounce Sr., Reba Jane Mounce, Bernice Mounce and brother, James O. Mounce Jr. (Donna), Uncle Tom Lee. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Kimberly Mounce, sons, Stephen Mounce (Jennifer), Jerry Perdue of Memphis, TN, Robert Perdue of Brentwood, TN, daughter, Heidi Duke (Clifford) of Burkesville, brothers, Faron D. Mounce (Shirley) of Colombia, TN, Darrell Mounce (Noel) of Sharonville, OH, sister, Lisa Miller (Will) of Mason, OH, grandchildren, Tiffany Garcia, Damian Cole Loudermilk, Zackery Mounce (Adrionna Simpson), Mason Duke, Riley Martinez, India Abbi Mounce, Elizabella Mounce, Brystol Duke/Aunt, Norma Lee and special friend, Darlene Mounce, nieces and nephews, Fran Taylor, Amanda Krueger (Mark), Jessica Miller, Emily Miller, Stephanie Mounce, Megan Pittman (Derrick), Kaylynn Krueger, Bentley Taylor, Johnny Montgomery (Amy) Kelly Mounce (Jennifer) and Rhett Pittman, Zander Mounce, Mattie Mounce, Jenna Montgomery and Katelyn Montgomery.  

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 5 to 8 P.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Wes Hargis officiating, burial will follow in Woodstock Cemetery.  

Arthur Wanty, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Stanford Care and Rehab. He was 59.

Born on January 16, 1962, in Louisville, he was a son of the late Bobby Dean Wanty and Carolyn Stuckenborg Shepherds. Arthur was a plumber. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and simply being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Wilson; three daughters, Hunterlynn Marie Wanty of Liberty, Elizabeth Anne Wanty of Louisville, and Rachel Roberts of Louisville; and two brothers, Mike Wanty and Fred Wanty.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, AJ Wanty; and a sister, Kathy Wanty.

No services for Mr. Arthur Wanty will be held at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Josephine F. Watson- February 1933- April 11, 2021

Josephine Watson, the daughter of the late Jewell and Lester Webb, passed away April 11, 2021. Jo was born in Eubank, Kentucky and retired real estate agent.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Watson and children, Gary Carter (Sharon), Sharon Marsicano (Jim), Terry Morgan, Sam Morgan (Beverly), Karen Wheeler (Stuart), Rhonda Wilson, (Steve), Eric Cunnagin, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jo was preceded in death by son William Carter, sisters Kathleen Morgan and Pauline Holtgrefe.

A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Singleton Cemetery with Bro. Carson Atwood officiating.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Doris Ann Wilson, 66, of Science Hill, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Eubank.

She was born October 29, 1954 in Pulaski County; daughter of the late James & Lena (Whitis) McQueen. She was a seamstress for Sharpe Houseboats. She was a member of West Somerset Baptist Church where she was the Tiny Tot teacher for a number of years. She enjoyed volunteering at church. Her grandchildren were her hobby, spending time with them and attending all of their sporting events. 

She is suvived by a son, Davy Wilson; a daughter Annette & (Jeff) Taylor; sibling, Jimmy & (Donna), Donna, Wendell & (Jennie), and Sherry & (Steve); in-laws, Ron & (Della), Sandi, Martha, Tina, Eddie & (Billie), grandchildren, Jeffrey & (Bridgett), Megan & (Steven), Hayley, Hannah, Adrienne, Neveah, Bryan David, Heather, Keshia & (Tyler), Taylor, Shane, Brayden, and Jaden; several great-grandchildren; twelve nieces and nephews; and twenty-two great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Wilson, whom she married on May 6, 1972, and who passed away on June 26, 2012; her parents; a sister, Kim; a nephew, Bryan; a brother-in-law, Jerry; and her in-laws, Edgar and Zora Lee Wilson.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Butt, and Dr. James Floyd officiating.

Burial will be in West Somerset Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Monday, April 12, 2021 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Vernon McQueen, age 87, of Somerset, passed from this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.  Surrounded by his loving and caring family, and after accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior, his transition was made easy.

Vernon was born on October 25, 1933 in somerset, Kentucky, son of the late James McQueen and Ella Mattox McQueen.  He was a hard-working, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and ginseng hunting as well as walking by the Pumphouse creek.  Vernon served proudly served his country in the United States Army where he served during the Korean War. He was a retired construction worker as a driller and dynamite blaster, he was very proud of his work.  He also worked with the Corps of Engineers and the Kentucky Water Company and assisted in the construction of the John Sherman Cooper Power Plant.  Vernon was a kind-hearted, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather.  He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, her is preceded in death by a son; Jerald Vernon Chumley, his siblings; James McQueen, Anetia Cooper, Christine Leopard, Mable McQueen, Charlene Huddleston and Jackie McQueen.

He leaves behind to cherish memory his loving wife; Vesta Branscum McQueen  of Somerset, whom he married on August 21, 1954 in Ferguson, Kentucky.  He is also survived by a sister; Vernell Walker of Somerset, his children; Connie (Tony) Noe of Somerset, Teresa (Scott) Ferguson of Stanford, Kentucky, Sharon McQueen Cox of Shelbyville, Indiana, Donald (Sharon) McQueen of Somerset and Ella “Renee” Padgett and (Jason Watson) of Ferguson, ten grandchildren; Doug McQueen, Paul Michael Hardin, Troy Johnson, Aaron Noe, Craig McQueen, Jerrod Padgett and Chelsea Stroud, Laura Roberson, Raymond Chumley and Dustin Chumley, eight great-grandchildren; Ally, Landon, Remi, Graham, Reece, Blaine, Sophie, Ava Rose and one expecting in July, 2021.  He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends and special friends; the Beckman Family. 

Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company. 

The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chuck Elam Officiating. 

Interment will be in the Mill Spring Cemetery in Nancy, Kentucky with full Military Honors presented by American Legion Post #38. 

Ronnie Fred Coner, age 63, of Bronston, KY., passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Ronnie was born on October 12, 1957 in Detroit, MI to the late Edgar Coner and Nannie Elizabeth Morris Corner. He was retired from Tecumseh Product Company and was a member of the NRA. He loved hunting, fishing and watching baseball and UK basketball. He enjoyed singing, and playing the guitar.

He is survived by a son, James Ed “Jamie” (and Tammy) Coner of Whitsett, NC; two daughters, Elizabeth Marie “Beth” (and TJ) Walden of Somerset, KY; and Amanda Joan (and Jason) Hensley of Bronston, KY; eight grandchildren, Savannah, Devon, Haylee, Layla, Raeleigha, Chase, Erin, and Tucker; one great-grandchild, Easton; one brother, Leonard Coner of Somerset, KY; two sisters, Norma (and Ronnie) Decker of Burnside, KY and Cheryl Vito of Somerset, KY and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Lee Coner and his mother, Nannie Elizabeth Corner; three sisters, Judy Phelps, Wanda “Nonnie” J. Coner and Connie (and Cecil) Morrow and a niece, Cecilia Meade.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 2:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Walden officiating.

Burial will be at Collins Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Hensley, Chase Hensley, TJ Walden, Devon Troxell, Daniel Decker, and Bo Decker.

John Wesley Goff, age 90, of Somerset, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.  His transition was perhaps made easier as he was surrounded by his loving and caring  family.

John celebrated his birthdate as February 2, 1931 having been born in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Albert K. Goff and Elsie Heath Goff.  He was joined in matrimony on June 9, 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Opal Evelyn Mounce Goff, they have enjoyed over 67 years of marriage together.  John and Opal made their home in Cincinnati for a number of years while he worked as a machinist in the Manufacturing industry.  He was a hardworking man with an innovative and creative mind.  John was known by his family as the “go to man”  if anything was broken, and he would figure out how to fix it.  He was a family-oriented man who taught his family great values of life, mechanical skills and how to be independent.  John enjoyed spending time with his family, liked to keep things simple and was known for his loving, kind-heartedness and generosity.  He joined the United States Air Force and Honorably served his country.  John was of the Baptist Faith and lived his life helping others.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers; Oscar, Cecil, Bill, Robert, Ben and Hershel Goff, two sisters; Lona Rhodes and Thelma Goff.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife; Opal Evelyn Mounce Goff of Somerset, his son; Donald (Denise) Goff of Cincinnati, Ohio, his daughter; Sandra Purcell (Kevin Minton) of Somerset, his grandchildren; Aimee Stone, Shanna Purcell and (Will Randolph), Jonathan (Kristy) Purcell, Jeremiah Purcell, Kate (Wayne) Lawrence, Bailey Goff and Amy Goff, five great-grandchildren; Logan, Landon, Bryson Brodee and Weston.  He is also survived by several special nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Monday, April 12, 2021 in  the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory. 

The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Eric Barnes Officiating. 

Interment will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery. 

In Lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Appalachian Children’s Home, 1909 Ky 3439 Barbourville, Kentucky 40906

Troy Eddie Sandlin, age 72, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Lexington VA Health Care System.

Troy was born on October 5, 1948 in Clay County, KY to the late Carter Sandlin and Betsy Napier.  He retired from the KY State Highway Department.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and member of Cedar Point Baptist Church.  He loved fishing, UK Basketball and watching TV Land.  He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his children, Betsy Sandlin (and Jason Griffey) of Sewanee, TN, Kimberly Canada (and Maynard Watkins) of Nancy and Troy (and Angie) Sandlin Jr. of Nancy; three brothers, Carter Henry Sandlin of Columbus, OH, Ed Sandlin of Booneville, KY and John Sandlin of Mt. Healthy, OH; two sisters, Marie Wilson of Hamilton, OH and Fay Waggoner of Mt. Orb; six grandchildren, Hannah Sandlin, Courtney Sandlin, Logan Sandlin, Eliza Griffey, Kelsi Canada and Drevin Maybrier; two step-grandchildren, Ashley Ridner and Victoria Winchester; and eight great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lynn Sandlin; four sisters, Lorene Sandlin, Hazel Smith, Ora Mae Folenius and Ilene King; and one brother, Donald Johnson.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Patrick Patterson officiating. 

Burial will be at Mill Springs National Cemetery.  Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.

Billy Ray “Bill” Whited, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 67.

Born on December 8, 1953, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Everett and Grace Hatfield Whited. Bill was the former business owner of Coastal Guttering and CEO of Pro Cycle Assembly. He was a veteran that proudly served his country for twenty-two years in the United States Marine Corp, having achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Abilene, Texas. Bill loved hunting, four wheeling, gardening, woodworking, and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Emerson Whited, who he wed on November 18, 1972; a son, Craig (and Destiny) Whited of Charleston, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Mason, Bryson, Gracelyn, and Madison; and two great-grandchildren, Quinten and Faith. Other survivors include a sister, Sherry Parrot of Lebanon; and a brother, Pat (and Becky) Whited of Danville.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Brenda Hale; and three brothers, Ron Whited, Gary Whited, and Tony Whited.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Coffey officiating.

Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery.

Military honors will be provided by the Casey County Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) when you arrive at the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance.  Facial coverings ARE required.

Michael J. Rose, 63, of Eubank, KY, formerly of Olive Hill, KY, passed away on March 31, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 11, 1958 in Ashland, KY, to the late Patsy Taylor Collins and the late Charles “Buddy” Rose.

He leaves behind two sisters, Molly (Jason) Johnson of Eubank, KY, Eldora (Tony) Carter-Adamo of Fort Worth, TX, one brother, Jon Collins of Eubank, KY, and his God Child, Dachelle Lucas of Snellville, GA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Penny Carter.

As a teenager Michael spent his summers working at Carter Caves State Park. Before entering the United States Army, he served on the Olive Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. Later he worked construction for many years in Atlanta, Ga. It wasn’t until later that he began his work caring for others as a CNA at Parkwood Rehabilitation Center. He retired after 25 years of service.

Michael returned to Kentucky three years ago to begin his fight with cancer. Even through the harsh treatments he still enjoyed life. He loved feeding and watching his deer, fishing, shooting guns and spending time with his family, especially his nieces, nephews and loyal side kick Charli. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held April 10th at the Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, KY.

The visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.  Dana Lucas of Snellville, GA, Michael’s best friend for 25 years will conduct the ceremony.

Military Honors will be conducted by the Olive Hill American Legion Honor Guard. His niece Samantha Rogers will honor him by singing the National Anthem.

The family would like to thank Lake Cumberland Hospice Center for the love and compassion they showed to Michael and the family during his last days.

Somerset Undertaking Company assisting with arrangements.

Robert Alonzo Warren, 99 years of age, of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home from a recent illness.

He was born on July 14, 1921 at Ruth, Kentucky to the late William Edward Warren and Pearlie Alexander Warren.

He is survived by two daughters; Bobbie Ann and (Paul) Cundiff and Karen Andrea and (Nick) Crowder; two granddaughters, Casey and (David Foster) Crowder and Leanne Crowder; one grandson, Kevin and (Carrie) Cundiff; and three great grandsons; Brayden,Carter and Riley.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Anna Mildred Stone Warren whom he married on June 7, 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky. In addition to his parents he was preceded by two sisters; Edith Blevins of Somerset, Kentucky and Ola Baker of Downs, Illinois; and his brother Tillman Warren of Lexington, Kentucky.

Robert was a Christian and a long-time member of West Somerset Baptist Church. He was devoted to his family and served his country as a Marine stationed primarily on Midway Island during World War II. He was retired from the United States Postal Service, and for many years he enjoyed fishing for bass and walleye on Lake Cumberland.

The Family will receive friends after 11:00 Am Monday, April 12,2021 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Warren will follow at 1:00 PM Monday, April 12,2021 with Bro. Larry Butte and Dr. James Floyd officiating.

Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

Cecil Hatter age 90 of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday April 6^th, 2021 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born in Liberty, KY on April 5^th, 1931 a son of the late George M. “Booty” Hatter and Ada Brown Hatter.

 Cecil was a retired Teacher and Bus Driver for the Casey County School System, a member, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Norma Jean Clark Hatter, One Son: Michael L. and (Sherri) Hatter of Liberty, One Daughter: Jeanie and (Darrell) Atwood of Liberty, Four Grandchildren: Jason and (Levana) Hatter, Ashley and (Jordan) Sparr, Brittany and (Quintin) Ogle and Darren and (Courtney) Atwood,  Eight Great Grandchildren: Logan Hatter and (Krista Lee), Taylor Hatter, Colton Hatter, Connor and Jenna Sparr, Anslee Weddle, Case and Tyson Atwood, One Great Great Grandchild: Paisley Hatter and One Sister: Imodean Roy of Mainesville, OH.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was Four Sisters: Lizzie and Geneva Hatter, Maxine Stafford and Alma Vida Weddle.

A Walk Thru Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Friday April 9^th, 2021 and after 10:00 A.M. on Saturday April 10^th, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday April 10^th, 2021 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Clifton Cowan and Bro. Rodney Smith officiating.

Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com

William Orville Cook, 65, passed away Monday, April 5,2021 at Baptist Health of Lexington.

He was born on May 31, 1955; son of the late Martha Bell Cook. He retired as a Machinist for Komatsu, and previously for Hydraulic Specialists. He loved working on cars, spending time outdoors, watching Andy Griffith, and loved taking his grandchildren to theme parks. He attended Delmer Church of the Nazarene.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hylton Cook; three sons, William & (Michelle) Cook, Jr., Glenn Allen & (Lisa) Cook, and Scottie K. & (Kara) Cook; grandchildren, Audie Cook, Christian Cook, Rachel Cook, and Niki & (Chad) Glover; great grandchildren, Mashaylynn Glover, Peyton Glover, and Keegan Glover; siblings, Libby, Phyllis, Edna, Barbara, and Jessie Ray; sisters-in-law, and brother-in-law, Brenda, Iona Marie, Shirley, Carol, Ruby; and his best friend, Ralph McQueen; and two special dogs, Sadie and Annie; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends to mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by his mother; four siblings, Marion "Squirrel" Cook, Margaret Turner, Helen, and Betty Boo; a sister-in-law, Ellen; and a brother-in-law, Lloyd.

A funeral service will be held at 12 PM Friday, April 9, 2021 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Grave Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends after 11 AM Friday, April 9, 2021 at Pulaski Funeral Home until time for services.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Doris Marion Brown Dodson, 58, of Somerset passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born in Somerset, on July 30, 1962; daughter of the late Elmer and Verla Ping Brown. She retired as a cook from the Pulaski Co. School System.

She is survived by her son, Jim Hurst; two sisters, Loretta Kathy Brown, and Goldie & (Jimmy) Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dodson; her parents, Elmer and Verla Ping Brown; a sister, Monica Sue Brown Peters; two brothers, Donald Ray Brown, and Ronnie Gay Brown; a brother-in-law, Marvin Peters; and a sister-in-law, Susan Muse Brown.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Thursday, April 8, 2021 until time for services.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Kenneth William ”Billy” Morgan, age 48, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the U. K Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born on June 26, 1972 in Chula Vista, California, son of Stanley Ray and Linda Marie Burkett Morgan.  Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He was a heavy duty construction worker for several years.  Kenneth was a hardworking, kind hearted and generous person.  He enjoyed fishing, dart games and in his younger years golfing.  Because of his military background, Kenneth dedicated time and efforts to the American Veterans Organization as well as the local American Legion.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Kenneth leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents; Stanley and Linda Morgan of Tehachapi, California, a loving son; Cullen Ray Morgan of Louisville, Kentucky, two sisters; Peggy Morgan of Bakersfield, California and Rebecca (Andreas) Samsa of Wiesbaden, Germany, his wife; Julia Morgan of Florahome, Florida, and a step-son; Brandon Pauken,  He is also survived by a niece; Amanda Bonilla and a nephew; Christopher Morgan and several great-nieces, other relatives and friends. 

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service and Inurnment  will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Mill Springs National Cemetery, Nancy, Kentucky. 

Full Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion Post#38. 

Somerset Undertaking Company assisting with arrangements.

Vickie Sims age 68, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, April 5, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. 

Vickie was born July 12, 1952 to the late Churchill Wiggens and Bernice Sears Wiggens in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

She loved to cook, watch cooking shows, sunbathe, shop and loved her fur babies. 

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Churchill and Bernice Wiggens, brother, Lewis Wiggens and sister, Jo Wiggens.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Gerald Sims, son, Anthony Sims of Somerset, daughter, Ashley Sims of Somerset, grandchildren, Tyler Sims, Dade Sims and Aiden Sims. She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her.  

In accordance with Vickie’s wishes there will be no services at this time.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Vickie Sims.  

Ruth Ann (Lower) Conrad age 72, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Saturday, April 3, 2021 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center.  

Ruth was born October 27, 1948 to the late Gordon Allen Lower and Betty Jean Owens Lower in Detroit, Michigan. 

She was a member of Daughters of American Revolution, Wayne County Ky Historical Society and Detroit Genealogical Research Society. 

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Betty Lower, brother, Kenneth Lower, sisters, Peggy Daniel and Rose Mary Lower.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Larry Conrad, sons, Paul Jacob Wilson of Brighton, MI, Eric Wilson and his wife Jersey Wilson of Tampa, FL, sister, Linda Peavie of Monticello, Ky, seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.  

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Lowell Gossett officiating, burial will follow in Gap Creek Cemetery in Wayne County, Ky.  

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ruth Ann (Lower) Conrad. 

Janice Sue Trimble age 66, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home. 

Janice was born August 7, 1955 to the late William Allen and Shirley Bullock Allen in Somerset, Kentucky.  

She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, especially spending time with her grandkids and family. 

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, William and Shirley Allen, husband, Luther Trimble, brothers, Kenney Allen, Jerry Allen, sister, Wima Jean Wright, and granddaughter, Samantha Rose Raybern.  

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Charles Allen (Melanie) of Burnside, Michael Mounce of Missouri, daughters, Glenda Rees of Somerset, Cheryl Clark (Edward) of Somerset, Mary Ann Daulton of Somerset, brothers, Johnny Earl Allen of Somerset, Bill Allen of New Mexico, sisters, Joann Allen of Somerset, Frances Richardson of Somerset, grandchildren, Morgan Allen, McKeanzie Allen, Amanda Allen, Vencell May IV, Raychel Raybern, Getty Lee Raybern, Jacob Brewer, William Wayne Adkins II, Roxanne Taylor Rees, Caleb Wayne Mounce, Katie Allison Lynn Wiles, Zachary Scott Godsey, Adrianna Mounce, Jaydon Mounce, Kaitlyn Mounce and 10 great-grandchildren.  

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 2 to 5 P.M. at her son, Charles “Weasel’s” Home.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Janice Sue Trimble.  

Lavena Holtzclaw, age 92, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Lavena was born on September 23, 1928 in Eubank, KY to the late Albert Todd and Mattie Surber Todd.

She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.  Lavena was a member of New Enterprise Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte (and Joe) Sims of Somerset, KY; one son, Robert (and Karla) Hoseclaw of Waynesburg, KY; several nieces and nephews; five grandchildren, Shannon (and Robbin) Sims, Heather (and Matt) Steppey, Shane (and Nicole) Hoseclaw, Tanner (and Susan) Hoseclaw and Jordan (and Ashley) Hoseclaw; and ten great-grandchildren, Madalyn Sims, Wyatt Sims, Jake Sims, Weston Sims, Makenzie Steppey, Karsyn Hoseclaw, Grasyn Hoseclaw, Tripp Hoseclaw, Porter Hoseclaw, Mallie Kate Hoseclaw and Bowen Hoseclaw; and one more baby boy on the way.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mattie Todd; her husband, E. E. Holtzclaw; and seven brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home

Her funeral service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jim McKinney officiating. 

Burial will be at Waddle Cemetery in Somerset. 

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to New Enterprise Baptist Church.

Ollie Caplin, Jr. of Somerset, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 91.  He was born and raised in Harlan County, Kentucky. 

Ollie began work at a young age, selling newspapers on the street corners of Harlan.  Other jobs included working at Pennington’s grocery store, lifeguarding at the local swimming pool and mixing mortar to lay brick for “Little Johnny”.  He attended Harlan High School where he excelled in football, basketball and swimming.  Secondary sports he enjoyed were baseball and boxing.  After graduating Harlan High, he relocated to Somerset for a job in advertising sales. 

In Somerset, Ollie met and married the love of his life, Eva Elizabeth “Betty” Wilson.  He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was trained as PFC at Parris Island, SC.  After training, he was stationed at Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, NC where he and Betty lived during his active military duty.  Upon completion of his service, they returned to Somerset to be near family.

Besides a brief career as owner of the Creative Press Newspaper during the 1960’s, Ollie made a life long career of sales, most notably with the Paymaster Corporation.  He traveled the roads throughout Kentucky and eastern Tennessee for 30 plus years, serving his customers and making many good friends along the way.

Having grown up  in the aftermath of the Great Depression and amidst WWII, Ollie was extremely patriotic.  He loved and honored the American Flag, which he called Old Glory.  He once said that he and Betty “Loved the Lord, loved their country and loved each other” and felt that pretty much summed up the way to live a good life.  Ollie was of the Christian Faith; a prayerful man and had a grateful heart; always saying thank you to all who helped him or showed kindness towards him.

Ollie liked to keep life simple.  He had a “never give up” mind-set.  He enjoyed dining out and cooking good food.  He would cook Kibbeh, a Syrian dish, sharing It with anyone who stopped by the house.  He also enjoyed watching sports (especially the Kentucky Wildcats), classic movies and his favorite television show; Andy Griffith.  He gravitated to warm weather and the outdoors for relaxation.  He liked picnics with the family at Waitsboro Park and Burnside Island.  On occasion, he spent quiet summer afternoons, fishing for lake trout from the riverbanks of Lake Cumberland.  His favorite, family vacation destination was Daytona Beach, Florida.  Later in life, he enjoyed being with many good friends that he had met at Golden Corral Restaurant and Somerset Mall.

Ollie was blessed with a full life of family, friends and neighbors.  He was predeceased by his parents; Ollie Caplin and Ella Collins, his step-father; William (Doc) Collins, his wife; Betty Caplin, his sister; Helen Barker and his eldest son; Bill Caplin. 

He is survived by his children; Jeanene (Ray) Donilon of Merritt Island, Florida, Robert (Nancy) Caplin of Gainesville, Florida, Donna Caplin (Fred Rogers) of Nicholasville, Kentucky and his daughter-in-law; Jean Caplin of Lexington, Kentucky.  His eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survives him.  Ollie will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Harold Brown officiating. 

Interment will be in the Somerset Cemetery.

The family of Ollie Caplin would like to thank the Central Baptist Cardiology Group of Lexington and the Veteran’s Administration, both in Somerset and in Lexington, Kentucky, for their many years of medical care services.  A special note of gratitude is extended also to Somerset Comfort Keepers, Encompass Home Health and FirstLight Home Care of Lexington, for their in-home caregiving services. 

Jack Earnest Reese, age 90, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in the care of Heartland Hospice Care.

Jack was born on May 2, 1930 in Norton, VA, to the late Nelson Reese and Maude Adams Reese. He was a retired Pipe Fitter at the Keebler Company. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Cox Reese of Nancy, KY; three stepsons, Russell Lee (and Lynn) O’Fallon, IL; Terry A. (and Martha) Shepherd of Cincinnati, OH and Henry N. Shepherd (and Rhonda) of Oklahoma City, OK; two stepdaughters, Pamela S. West of Amelia, OH and Melissa Taylor of Florence, KY; sixteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Nelson and Maude Reese, he was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Watkins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. John Piercy officiating.

Burial will be at Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Virginia Mae Baugh Floyd ("Gran"), 88 years old, of Eubank, Kentucky, joined her husband and her son in eternity on March 30, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Kathy Floyd Isaacs, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Her daughter Kathy, her long time, loving caregiver of four years, Lilia Seguerra, and son in law, John, were by her bedside. She was born in the Texas Community (Pulaski County), Kentucky on June 14, 1932 to Viola Baugh. Her mother passed away tragically when she was only two years old.

She was raised by her grandparents, Willis and Minnie (Pierce) Baugh. At the age of fourteen, she had to drop out of school, due to her grandfather's death, and start working at the former Palm Beach Factory in Somerset. On February 25, 1950 she was married to Dean A. “Pud” Floyd, her childhood sweetheart. After living and working in Ohio for five years, she and Pud moved back to the Estesburg Community (Pulaski County) in Kentucky, where they remained dedicated dairy farmers until their retirement.

Later in life, after marriage and three children, she went to night school at Eubank High and earned her GED because education was so important to her. She was an avid reader and loved history.

Most of her life and until she was no longer able, she loved gardening, taking care of her grandchildren (and eventually enjoying her great grandchildren), and sitting on the front porch visiting family and friends. She enjoyed taking trips to town or to visit her grandchildren, but she was also very grateful to get back to the farm, her beloved home. She also kept a detailed daily diary until very recently. 

Virginia was a loving, caring, nurturing, strong, independent, honest, trustworthy, and sometimes even mischievous woman with a beautiful smile and an unconditional love for her family. She was a walking calendar (never forgot anyone's birthday) with an impeccable memory (especially when it came to family events). 

Virginia is survived by her daughters, Vickie Floyd Livesay of Eubank, Kentucky and Kathy Floyd (John) Isaacs of Louisville, Kentucky; her daughter-in-law Maribel Floyd of Eubank, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Melanie Livesay (Miles) Phelps of Lexington, Kentucky; Lou Ann Isaacs (Franz) Petzold of The Woodlands, Texas; John E. Isaacs, Jr. (Shelly) of Louisville, Kentucky; and Samuel J. Isaacs of Louisville, Kentucky; one step granddaughter, Lisa Isaacs (Brock) Lloyd of Louisville, Kentucky; four great grandchildren, Penielle Phelps of Lexington, Kentucky; Nikolas, Hannes and Liana Petzold of The Woodlands, Texas; three step granddaughters, Rebekah Lloyd (Ethan) Bauer, Michaela Lloyd, and Olivia Lloyd of Louisville, Kentucky; two grand dogs, Peanut and Annie Mae; as well as a host of cousins and precious friends. Virginia cherished every one of her loved ones dearly and worried about them daily. 

Virginia is preceded in death by her wonderful husband of 64 years, Dean A. (Pud) Floyd; her adored son, Joe Tom Floyd (who passed away just five short weeks ago, and whom she missed horribly and grieved for daily); her mother; and her grandparents. 

She was ready to see the Lord, who she spoke of daily, and we rejoice with her that she is now with HIM. 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Pulaski Funeral Home.

The funeral service to honor Virginia's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Pulaski Funeral Home.

Virginia will be buried at Good Hope Cemetery next to her husband and son. 

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist family with arrangements.

Chrystal Annette Wright Gumm, 43, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on January 1, 1978; daughter of, Jeff and Sue Wright.

She is survived by girlfriend, Melissa Wiggington; daughter, Tori Wiggington; her parents, Jeff and Sue Wright of Science Hill, Kentucky; half brother, Nash Wright; step brother, Ronald Wesley; step sister, Rebecca & (Kenny) Sheppard; her aunt, Hope & (Tim) Rowland of Owenton, Kentucky; her mother, Robin &(Rodney) Decker; half sisters, Angela Randall & Amanda Dennis; grandmother Panzi Gumm; uncle, Bobby Gumm, Travis Gumm, and David Gumm; Aunt Janie & ( Ray) Wright; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather; Robert "Bob" Gumm; Grandmother, Thelma Mae Wright; and uncle Steve Wright.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends after 12:00 PM Friday, April 2, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Linda L. Foster age 62, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home.  

Linda was born September 18, 1958 to the late James Foster and Maelee Waddle Foster in Somerset, Kentucky.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Maelee Foster, and a sister, Janet Carrol.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her brothers, David, Larry, Timothy, Samuel and Johnny Foster, sisters, Veronica Rogers, Patricia Foster, Marilynn Foster, Carolynn Holloway and Tina McGowan.  

There will be no services at this time.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ms. Linda L. Foster.  

Vickie Lynn Linnins, age 67, of Ferguson, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center.

Vickie was born on November 17, 1953 in Benham, KY to the late Samuel Darwin Tate and Gladys Vanover Tate.  She enjoyed reading, especially her Bible, and playing the piano.  Vickie loved spending time with her family.   

She is survived by one son, Jeremy Heath (and Sarah) Linnins of Nancy; two daughters, Heather Ann (and Samuel) Rogers of Somerset and Amber Marie (and Nathan) Davis of Lexington; one brother; two sisters; and five grandchildren, Truth, Cheyenne, David, Piper and Leia.

Along with her parents she was preceded by one brother.

A private ceremony will be held by the family at a later date.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Vickie Linnins.