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Joel Allen Van Hook, age 54, of London, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Joel was born on January 25, 1970 in Somerset, KY to Lessie H. Withers Van Hook and the late James Van Hook. He was a member of Campground Baptist Church. Joel was a 24 year employee of Walmart as a truck driver. He was a FreeMason and member of Burnside Masonic Lodge #634. Joel loved cars, especially his '69 Chevy Camaro. He enjoyed boating on the lake, hunting and trap shooting. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Bruner Van Hook, whom he married on June 30, 2012 in Somerset, KY; his children, Amber (Ricky) Shepherd of Somerset, Jacob (Kaytlin) Van Hook ...

Mirl Francis Brown, age 79, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Mirl was born on June 5, 1944 in Neoga, IL to the late Wilbur Brown and Helen Dallas Brown. He worked in the concrete business. Mirl loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Jo Davisson Brown, whom he married on June 13, 1987 in Greencastle, IN; one son, Robert Brown; one daughter, Lori Brown; three step daughters, Vicki Jolena, Kara Huffman and Ivy Adkins; two brothers, Kenneth Brown and Chester Brown; and one sister, Elizabeth Jackson; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with his...

Retired Army Master Sgt. Roy Earl Madden, age 94, formerly of Somerset, passed away on March 9, 2024 at his daughter's home in Stanford. He was born on August 8, 1929 in West Union, S.C. to James Noah Madden and Ola Volrath Madden. He was a twenty-one year veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard, VFW Post #269 in Somerset, Sievers Lodge in Nancy and 32nd Scottish Rite. For 10 years, Roy was a volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veterans, helping serve his fellow veterans. He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Bill) Holtzclaw of Stanford and Mary Madden (Bud) Garrison of Lawrenceburg, KY; two grandchildren, Chris (Allison)...

Tanja Louise Boyatt King, age 37, of Stearns, KY, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Tanja was born on March 27, 1986 in Somerset, KY to Tim Boyatt and Rhonda Wright Boyatt. She was a people person and loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her parents; Tim Boyatt of Stearns and Rhonda Boyatt of Stearns; one son, Michael Keaton Blanton of Stearns; one daughter Kaylie Ann Shook of McCreary Co.; one sister, Keasha Mae Boyatt of Stearns and her boyfriend, Bill Risner and his mother, Lois Knopp all of Stearns; and three nephews, Colton Risner, Kylan Risner and Brentley Risner. Tanja was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Judson (Lexie) Wright;...

Robert "Lindon" Molden, age 84 of Lexington, formerly of Somerset, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital East, Lexington, KY. Lindon was born on July 8, 1939 at Cains Store, KY to Robert "Dewey" Molden and Rova Tarter Molden. Linden is remembered in the Somerset area as an owner of Molden Brothers Car Lot or S & H Auto Sales and his entire career was centered around car sales. One of his hobbies was shopping for and collecting antiques. Linden was devoted to his parents and to his family. Survivors include his wife, Donna Molden, three daughters, Tammy Pence (Gary) of Somerset, Sheila Moore (Donnie) of Science Hill and Dee Emery of Lexington; son-in-law,...

Elizabeth Ann Tucker, age 64, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence. Elizabeth was born on March 5, 1959 in Somerset, KY to Gladys Hendricks Tucker and the late O.C. Tucker, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Lauren (John Whitney) Calhoun of Fayetteville, AR; her mother, Gladys Hendricks Tucker of Somerset; two granddaughters, Piper Calhoun and Sutton Calhoun of Fayetteville, AR; two sisters, Carol Tucker of Somerset and Alice (Gary) Daulton of Somerset; one niece, Abbey Ward of Louisville and one nephew, Drew Daulton of Lagrange. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, O.C. Tucker, Jr. Her family and friends knew her as Beth. She was a...

Vernon Lee "Cotton" Emerson, age 85, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Somerset Nursing and Rehab. Vernon was born on August 3, 1937 in Casey County, KY to the late Jesse Dee Emerson and Lucy Floyd Emerson. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Vernon retired from General Electric in Somerset, KY. He enjoyed farming, fishing and woodwork. He is survived by one son, Joel (Rebekah) Emerson of Noblesville, IN; three grandchildren, Ethan Emerson, Alan Emerson and Carol Emerson; one sister, Mary Lou (Blaine) Griffin of Eubank; a special niece and nephew who were like a son and daughter, Danny Hixson and Gretta...

Guy Michael Jones, age 63, of Stanford, formerly of Somerset, passed away on April 23, 2023. Guy was born on April 23, 1960 to James Everett Jones and Ethel Marie Padgett in Somerset. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Danville. He was honored to be named a Kentucky Colonel. Guy was a contract carrier for the US Postal Service and he was also known as the "Vegetable Man" in Stanford. He was married to Tonya Jones on June 21, 1980 in Nancy, KY. Survivors include his wife; Tonya Jones of Stanford, one son; Kirk Henry Jones of Stanford, one daughter; Jenny Jones (Ian) Gervasi of Columbia, MD, two grandchildren; Luca Gervasi and Lorenzo Gervasi, two brothers; Douglas E. Jones and...

William Robert Doan departed this earth for his heavenly home on Friday, December 23, 2022. "Bobby" peacefully passed into God's arms surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife as the morning sun streamed through the windows and fresh snow lay on the ground. Bobby was born on August 10, 1944, in Pongo, KY, affectionately known as the Ridge to his parents Valinchia (Mink) and Delbert Doan. He earned his licenses as a plumber and electrician at Somerset Community College. He was an excellent contractor and used his skills to build his family a beautiful home among the pines. He was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church and received the honor as a Kentucky Colonel. Bobby was...

Joseph Anthony Fazio, Jr., age 80, of Nancy, KY, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at his residence. Joseph was born on August 28, 1942 in Hartford, CT to the late Joseph Anthony Fazio, Sr. and Geraldine Wyborny Fazio. He loved nature, fishing and playing the keyboard. Joseph especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Anthony Michael (Tracy) Fazio of Somerset; one daughter, Beth Baral of Boynton Beach, FL; one step-son, Jeff Baral, of Connecticut; four grandchildren, Jordan Savitch of Orlando, FL and Noah Savitch of Boynton, FL, Kaitlyn and Kendra Baral both of Connecticut; his former wife, Amelia Kraker of Delray, FL; and his cats, Monkey and...

Samuel Jones, age 90, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Samuel was born on April 25, 1932 in Knox County, KY to the late Della Howard Jones and Sam T. Jones. He graduated from Knox Central High School in 1950. Samuel served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. Upon returning from service he attended college at Sue Bennett College, London, KY and the University of Kentucky where he earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master's of Science degree. While in college he was a member of the Sigma Xi Honorary Fraternity. After graduation he spent his career as a banker...

Delvin "Ray" Young, age 81, of Eubank, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his residence. Ray was born on July 23, 1941 in Eubank, KY to the late Lloyd Young and Amy (Neeley) Young. He was a Heavy Equipment operator for most of his life. Ray was generous, hardworking, enjoyed fishing and being outside. He especially loved spending time with all his friends, family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray always looked forward to family gatherings. He was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and always did whatever he could to help his family and friends. He is survived by one son, Delvin Lee (Nancy) Young of Owasso, OK; two daughters, Donna...

Betty Jo Gilbert, 79, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Somerset, KY. Betty was born April 23, 1942, in Logan, WV to the late John and Thelma (Austin) Cagigas. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Somerset for many years. While working at the magistrate's office in Logan, Betty met the love of her life, Dave Gilbert, a WV State Trooper. After Dave attended an unforgettable Cagigas family gathering on Christmas Eve, they married the following May of 1966. They lived in Logan, WV for several years then moved to Somerset, KY from 1971 - 1980 when Dave became a special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. When Dave was transferred to Indianapolis, IN...

Betty Jo Gilbert, 79, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Somerset, KY. Betty was born April 23, 1942, in Logan, WV to the late John and Thelma (Austin) Cagigas. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Somerset for many years. While working at the magistrate's office in Logan, Betty met the love of her life, Dave Gilbert, a WV State Trooper. After Dave attended an unforgettable Cagigas family gathering on Christmas Eve, they married the following May of 1966. They lived in Logan, WV for several years then moved to Somerset, KY from 1971 - 1980 when Dave became a special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. When Dave was transferred to Indianapolis, IN...

Dr. Larry Nichols went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022. He was pastor to many churches in Kentucky as a member of the United Methodist Church Kentucky Conference. He was "filling in" as pastor of the Somerset First Church of the Nazarene at the time of his promotion to Heaven. His passion was to reach those who did not know his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He started Arise Ministries to preach the gospel across the country. He ministered in prisons through Arise Ministries with witnessing, preaching, tent revivals, campout for prisoner's children and collecting Christmas presents for the children. All of Larry's life, as a 12 year old, he has been a witness for the...

William "Clell" Turner, age 82, of London, KY, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Clell was born on October 21, 1939 in Ano, KY to the late Everett and Anna Arthur Turner. He was married to Shirley Rogers Turner and together they had four children. He was in the lumber industry for many years until he started and operated Clell Turner Saw Mill until retiring in 2017. He was a member of Clifty Grove Baptist Church. Clell loved watching UK football and basketball and boating on Laurel Lake. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with the grandkids. Clell was a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his children, Debby (Mike) Taylor of Versailles, Connie...

Evan "Gene" Brown, age 69, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in London. Gene was born on October 21, 1952 in Hazard, KY to the late Albert Brown and Ollie Combs Brown. He loved his family and caregivers and spending time with them. He is survived by one daughter, Darla Jean Starns of Florence, KY; two brothers, Burchel (Lois) Brown of Nancy and Frank Brown of Somerset; three sisters, Rebecca Campbell of Hazard, Maxine Combs of Hazard and Lena (James) Brewer of London; three grandchildren, Ethan Starns of Taylor Mill, KY, Hallie Starns of Berry, KY and Abbigail Starns of Florence, KY; many nieces and nephews; his caregiving family, Tommy...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Ivan Hail, age 66, of Somerset, KY passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his residence. Jeff was born on April 23, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ramona Hail and the late Ivan Hail. He was a 1973 graduate of Southwood High School in Wabash County, Indiana. He was a former resident of rural Wabash IN., before moving to Pulaski County 40 years ago. Jeff attended Indiana Business College in Marion, Indiana. He was co-owner of Hail Trucking Company with his father for 25 years. He was of the United Methodist faith. Jeff was a loving son and helpful friend. He is survived by his mother, Ramona Hail, of Somerset; and three sisters, Debra (Gary) Stuckey, Barbara...

Myra Elvena Bowling, age 79, of New Boston, OH, and formerly of Nancy, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center from Covid 19. If you have a family member in a rehab or nursing facility please talk to the administrator if employees are not following the Covid protocols. She contracted Covid while at rehab for a broken shoulder. A facility's protocols are only effective when all employees and visitors follow them. Myra was born on November 6, 1941 in Casey County, Kentucky to the late Millard Cox and Martha Caudill Cox Wolf. She was the Manager of Western Hill Apartments. Myra was a self-employed Gospel Ventriloquist / Clown and worked in the Children's...

Brigadier General Ronald Pierce Woodson, age 82, of Somerset, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Ron was born in Bronston, KY on what is now known as Woodson Bend Resort, on January 2, 1939 to the late John David and Grace Abbott Woodson. He was a graduate of Eubank High School and Berea College. Upon graduation from Berea, Ron began a lifetime of public service and joined the United States Army. He left the Army as a Captain to care for ailing parents and joined the Kentucky Army National Guard and worked for the Government of Accountability Office. It was during this time that Ron met the love of his life and married Mary Ann...