Obituaries
Bobby Lee Preston
May 1, 2024
Bobby Lee Preston, age 82, of Science Hill, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1941 to the late Hubert & Lela (Coomer) Preston in Danville, KY. Bobby worked for many years as a manager for Winn-Dixie. One of his favorite hobbies was reading, as he often found himself immersed in books....
Thomas Shadoan
Apr 30, 2024
Thomas Douglas Shadoan, age 80, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born October 28, 1943 in Winchester, KY to the late Lester and Acey (Davis) Shadoan. Tommy was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted. He loved missions of all kinds, having personally taken...
David Odell Wesley
Apr 28, 2024
David Odell Wesley, 67, of Science Hill, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 20, 1956 in Ansel, Kentucky; son of Zora & Beulah May (Phelps) Wesley. He worked for Hinkle Construction and was a member of Jacksonville Baptist Church. He loved motorcycles, horses, and farm animals. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa...
Briceton Turner
Apr 26, 2024
Briceton Zane Turner, 25, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1999 in Somerset; son of Sonya (Smith) Turner of Woodstock and Joseph Turner of Science Hill. He worked as a parts driver. Briceton was an inspiration to everyone around him. He was proficient in anything outdoors, including hiking, fishing,...
Randy Clay Warren
Apr 24, 2024
Randy Clay Warren, 61, of Somerset, departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Jean Waddle Care Center. Randy was born July 11, 1962 in Somerset; son of Izella (Randolph) Warren and the late Floyd "Blue" Warren. Randy is survived by his mother; his daughter, Beth Warren; his grandchildren, Isaiah & (Ally) Warren and...
Darlene Randolph
Apr 19, 2024
Darlene Randolph, 68, of Pulaski County, KY, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the University of Kentucky. She was born October 14, 1955 to Martha and Darwin Randolph. Darlene enjoyed nature, and the country and going to the creek to look for geodes and rocks. She especially enjoyed the beauty of the land that surrounded the area where she...
Leland Zane McDonnell
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...
Robbie Sears
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...
Anthony Charles Crofford
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,...
Ralph Slone
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...
Hilda Pauline Simpson
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...
Terry Jeff Vaught
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;...
Betty Lou Dodson
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...
Pamela Gastineau
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....
Eulia Whitis
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 &...
Sharren Denton
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...
Darren Edward Barnhart
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...
Mildred Padgett
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,...
Peggy Marie Hughes Forbes
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...
Raymond Jesse Keller
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...
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