Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Darlene Randolph, 68, of Pulaski Co., passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the University of Kentucky. Private services will be held. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Apr 19, 2024

Leland Zane McDonnell, also known as Zane Leland Wayne Munger, passed away on April 19, 2024, in Eubank, KY, at the age of 86. He was born on December 5, 1937, in Holland, Ohio. Leland, affectionately known as Capt. Lee, Chopper, or Big Mac, was a true outdoorsman who found joy in the natural elements. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, captaining...

Apr 16, 2024

Robbie Sears, age 58, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his residence in Liberty, KY. He was born February 6, 1966 to the late Ben & Rozella (Hatfield) Sears in Somerset, KY. He worked for several years as a Forklift Driver at Tarter Industries in Liberty. He enjoyed to spend his free time outdoors, either hunting or fishing. He...

Apr 13, 2024

Anthony Charles Crofford, 35, of Ferguson, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 19, 1988 in West Palm Beach, Florida; son of Melinda Gilliland, Jeffery & (Karen) Crofford. He worked in construction and loved music and helping people. He is survived by his parents; half brothers, Sean Price and Jacob Mahoney; aunts & uncles,...

Apr 12, 2024

Ralph "Buddy" Slone, 79, of Eubank, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, KY. Ralph was born in Ligon, KY on March 6, 1945 to the late Lit and Ada Slone. He graduated from McDowell High School in 1963, from Pikeville College in 1968, and earned his Master's degree at Eastern Kentucky University. He...

Apr 11, 2024

Hilda Pauline Simpson, 79, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lawtey, Florida on March 26, 1945; daughter of the late Paul Starling and Dora (Croft) Johnson. She was a retired nurse, member of Rock Lick Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time in nature, watching birds and squirrels, and had a love...

Apr 9, 2024

Terry Jeff Vaught, 68, of Science Hill, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born October 7, 1955 in Somerset; son of the late Cyrus & Hazel (Wiles) Vaught. Terry worked as a logger and loved playing games on the computer, fishing, and gardening. He is survived by his siblings, Jack Vaught, Brenda Burton, Charlsie Buis, and Sue Buis;...

Apr 8, 2024

Betty Lou Smith Dodson, 86, of Science Hill, gained her wings on April 8, 2024 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. Betty was born on March 27, 1938 to the late Doolin and Flossie Smith. Betty was a beautiful, independent, strong, and hardworking mother of four. She spent many summers in the tobacco fields. She worked as a caregiver and was...

Apr 4, 2024

Pamela Sue Gastineau, 62, of Nancy, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born December 5, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter of the late Willard & Roxie (Padgett) Gastineau. Pam enjoyed church and attended the Delmar Nazarene Church. She loved music and was a very happy and jovial person, who touched many lives....

Apr 3, 2024

Eulia A. Whitis, 72, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 1, 1952 in Columbus, Indiana; daughter of the late John R. & Otella (Woodall) Patton. Eulia was a homemaker. She is survived by a brother, William R. Patton of Indianapolis, Indiana; a sister, Jane Leonard of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; several nieces &...

Apr 3, 2024

Sharren Denton, 70, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility. She was born March 16, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York; daughter of the late Paul & Elaine (Rosenthal) Topper. Sharren worked as a caregiver and loved bingo, crafting, spending time with her grandkids, Facebook, auctions, and ceramics. She is survived by her...

Apr 2, 2024

Darren Edward Barnhart, 63, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1960 in Loma Linda, California; son of the late Thomas Mason & Rita RaeAnn (Bacon) Barnhart. He worked as a coach for Walmart Distribution. He is survived by his former wife, Wendy Barnhart; his children, Amy...

Apr 2, 2024

Mildred Padgett, 90, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home. She was born August 17, 1933 in Kings Creek, Kentucky; daughter of the late John Hardison and the late Thelma (Fields) Martinez & (his late Step-Father, Ramiro Martinez). Mildred was a homemaker and a member of the Woodstock Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother,...

Apr 1, 2024

Ms. Peggy Marie Hughes Forbes passed from this life into her heavenly home Monday April 1st, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Peggy was born November 1st, 1978, in Somerset, Kentucky to Cathy Neal Hughes and Eldie Wayne Hughes. Peggy was a dedicated daughter and granddaughter that shared her love with everyone. Peggy is survived by her husband Scott Forbes...

Mar 31, 2024

Raymond Keller (age 91) ran into the arms of His savior, joining his beloved wife, Anna Jean (Spears) Keller on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Raymond is survived by his son Larry (Cyndi), his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Dr. Steven Villegas, his granddaughters, Megan (Tyler) Peters and Anna (Lucas) Gasparac, his beloved great-grandchildren, Elijah and Weston...

Mar 31, 2024

Fern Jeanette Larkin, 69, of Eubank, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 7, 1954 in Somerset; daughter of the late Charlie & Lola (McKinney) Todd. Fern was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, quilting, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her long time partner of 30 years, Clinton Denney; children,...

Mar 30, 2024

John Gregory Pollitt passed away from this life on March 30th, 2024 doing what he loved, riding his Harley with his son and other close friends. John or Greg, as family called him, was born to the late John H. and Ruth Pollitt on May 30th, 1954 in Lewis county. John enjoyed riding his Harley, playing pool, singing karaoke, and...

Mar 29, 2024

Debrah Kaye Baker Irvine, age 64, of Science Hill, passed away Friday March 29, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Debbie was born May 4, 1959, in Monticello, KY to Mitchell and Emma Jean [Dodson] Baker. As a child she attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church where she accepted Christ and was baptized. Debbie married the love of her...

Mar 23, 2024

Dianna Gayle Hood, 65, of Eubank, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1958 in Mount Vernon; daughter of the late Marshall Luther & Ruby (Owens) Thompson. Gayle was the owner and operator of FIT Inventory and was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons, Jeremy Lee...