All Obituaries

Mr. Veryl Mink age 81, of Somerset, KY passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 23, 1937 in Rockcastle County the son of the late Raymond Walker and Tillo Rowe Mink. He was retired mechanic, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Pentecostal faith.             Survivors are: one four; Donnie Loran Mink, Denton Allen Mink, and Darrell Wayne Mink all of Harrison, OH, and Douglass Ray Mink of...

Mr. Robert Green Brown age 79, of San Marcos TX and formerly of Rockcastle County passed Tuesday May 14, 2019 at the San Marcos Rehab Center in San Marcos TX. He was born on November 18, 1939 in Rockcastle County. He was the son of the late Tony Warren and Christine Marie Owens Brown. He was a retired farmer & heavy equipment operator for the Allen Company. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and cooking.             Survivors...

Mr. Robert Lee “Bud” Cox, age 75, of Mt.Vernon went to heaven on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. He was born on December 28, 1943 in Berea, Ky., the son of the late William “Bill” and Berniece Cox. He was a licensed funeral director & embalmer and owner & operator of Cox Funeral Home. He served as a deacon & Sunday School teacher at both Northside & First Baptist Churches. He also served as past president of the Ky....

Billie Sharon (Foster) Hiers, age 79, of Troy, OH, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, in the Hospice in-patient unit at UVMC as a result of complications following surgery seven weeks ago. She was born December 16, 1939, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Hazel Burdette and William Thomason. She was a former resident of Richmond and Elkhart, IN, and she and Lucky split their time between Dillon, CO, and Redington Shores, FL, during their 23-year marriage. Billie was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Elma June Rash Parsons age 90, of Wildie, KY went to her heavenly home on April 27, 2019 at The Terrace Nursing Home & Rehab Center in Berea. She was born on August 5, 1928 in Rockcastle County the daughter of the late Ottie and Ella Cromer Rash. She was a nurse’s aid for the Rockcastle County School System for 45 years at Roundstone Elementary where she was affectionately known as Mrs. June by children & staff. She enjoyed quilting & cooking and was a member of the...

Willa Jo Roberts age 71, of Brodhead passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset after a long illness. She was born on September 15, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of the late Evert and Gladys Dotson Roberts. She enjoyed arts & crafts, working with, and helping people, she worked at the Christian Appalachian Project with the Girls & Boys Homes, and was a secretary at the Bible Baptist Church for 30 years where she was also a...

On Sunday April 14, 2019 Mrs. Gracie Helen Bullock age 89, of Somerset gained her wings and went home to join her loved ones who have gone before her. She was born on December 19, 1929 in Bloss, Ky. the daughter of the late Swanne E. and Rosa T. Price Bullock. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Luster Bullock and her daughter Martina and son Larry Bullock. She was also preceded by her grandson; Brandon Welles, her sisters; Geneva Harper,...

 Jerry W. Hansel lived an extraordinary life because he treated ordinary people with an extra level of compassion, giving away far more live than he ever expected to receive. Son, brother, cousin, uncle, husband, father and proud-and-doting grandfather, Jerry was a lifelong friend to all. With a warm “Hey, Big Guy” or “Hey, Sweetie,” Jerry’s bright smile could be heard in the music of his gentle voice, causing anyone fortunate enough to be on the receiving...

Mr. Joe Clyde Sargent age 89, of Mt.Vernon passed away Wednesday, April 03, 2019 at the Rescare Nursing Facility in Louisville. He was born on August 28, 1929 in Brodhead, Ky. the son of the late Cecil and Jessie Leece Sargent. He was a retired truck driver, enjoyed his dogs, fishing, watching westerns, and was a member of the Pentecostal faith.             Survivors are: one daughter; Mrs. Donna Campbell and (Paul) of Mt.Vernon. One...

Mr. Clebert Robinson age 87, of Orlando, Ky. passed away Friday March 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 11, 1931 in Rockcastle County the son of the late Dewey and Sissie Leger Robinson. He was a retired machine operator for 43 years for the CSX Railroad, enjoyed camping, boating, going to church, spending time with family & friends, and was a member of the Calloway Holiness Church.             Survivors are: his wife of 66...