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05/11/2026

Donald E. Carrothers Jr, age 80, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his home.
Donald was born on November 22, 1945 in South Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald E. Carrothers Sr. and Bonita Basso Carrothers.
He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed motorcycle rides and was a motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoyed watching UK Basketball, NASCAR and Ice racing. He liked working on engines, sitting on the boat dock and watching boats go by. He was a Veteran and St. Jude’s Supporter. He was lovingly known as: Papa, Papa Don, and Papa Smurf. Known for his bar-b-que ribs, loved gathering and hanging with all his many friends. He was a lifelong sheet metal worker for an international association.

Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife Emma Carrothers and daughter Rady Logan.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sons: Mark Carrothers (Susan) of Crown Point, IN and Jeffery Bryant (Patti) of Niceville, FL; daughters: Victoria Carrothers (Jamie) of Science Hill, Ky; Kimberly Skalba (Timothy) of Hammond, IN; Tammie Fister (Norbert) of Lexington, Ky and Kelly Cohn (Jason) of Nicholasville, Ky; Grandchildren; John Carrothers, Jessica Carrothers, Timothy Skalba, Kalee Skalba, Josh Carrothers, Jerod and Makenzie Cohn, and Crystal and Danny Bryant; along with great-grandchild: Aspen Carrothers.

In accordance with Donald’s wishes there will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Veterans or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Donald E. Carrothers.

05/11/2026

Jeffrey C. Bailey, age 70 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
He was born on November 10, 1955 in Grantsville, West Virginia, son of the late Basil and Janet Brannon Bailey. Jeffrey retired from the Casey County School System where he worked as a bus driver. He enjoyed hunting, working on all things electronic, and was known as the “fix it guy”. He loved his faithful dog, “Willie”, but most of all he loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Trent Bailey (Danielle) of Livermore, KY and Trevor Bailey (Hilda) of Somerset, KY; sisters, Ruby Grau (David) of Walhonding, OH and Loretta Heath (David) of West Salem, OH; grandchildren, Samantha Bailey, Oliver Bailey, Lydia Bailey, and Caleb Bailey. At his request, there will be no funeral service. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Jeffrey C. Bailey.

05/08/2026

Southern Oaks Cemetery

Southern Oaks Cemetery announces the “Lily Garden” section now available.
Offering Pre-Planned monthly payments of $55. A month. Including plot, open and closing fees.
For more details,
call 1-606-679-6257 (OAKS)
or stop by our home at 2110 West Highway 914, Somerset, Kentucky 42503

05/04/2026

Frank James Turner born on December 22, 1942 in Somerset KY, departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Wayne County Hospital reaching the age of 83 years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a known collector, a big storyteller and enjoyed trading guns.
Frank is the son of the late Luther Marion and Ollie M. Burton Turner.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Six sisters, Minnie Turner, Edith Turner, Edna Turner, Christine Phelps, Linda Decker and Helen Brown and four brothers, Luther Marion "Buster" Turner, Gene Turner, Jessie Turner and Walter Turner.
He is survived by his son Frank Turner Jr of Somerset KY, a daughter Machalla Davenport of Indianapolis IN and stepchildren Michael (Sherry) Morris of Monticello KY and Donna (Brian) Thomas of Somerset KY, one sister Betty Dugger of Somerset KY and one sister-in-law Dorothy Turner of Elizabethtown KY. He is also survived by several grandkids, great-grandkids and a multitude of nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Funeral Services to follow at 2pm with Pastor Steven Bates officiating. Burial at Southern Oaks Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

05/04/2026

Lorene Scott, age 89, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Lorene was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Will Kelly and Ida Bush Kelly on December 24, 1936.
She attended Life Church of Somerset. She enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and traveling.

In addition to her parents, Lorene was preceded in death by her son, William Allen Pennington, daughter Diana Creech, sisters: Minnie Dixon, Marie Callahan, Sue Coker, sister-in-law, Patty Kelly and granddaughter, Stacey Pennington.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, George Scott, whom she married on August 25, 1984 in Cumberland, Ky; sons: Dennis Pennington (Diane) of Georgetown, Ky; Ronald Pennington (Debbie) of Berea, Ky; Tody Pennington (Becky) of Burnside; daughter: Debbie Richardson (John) of Burnside; brothers: Bill of OH; Bob Kelly (Karen) and Wayne Kelly (Tammy) both of Cumberland, Ky; sister, Geneva Blake of Pineville, Ky; along with 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 11am- 1pm in the Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service to begin at 1pm with Bro. Isaiah Super and Bro. Mackey Gaskin officiating. Burial will follow in Somerset Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Lorene Scott.

05/04/2026

Denver Oval Casada, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed from this life on April 30, 2026, due to complications from a fall. He was born on March 23, 1928, in Kidder, Kentucky, to the late Clint and Charity Casada.

On May 20, 1950, Denver married Violet Verdena Morrow. Verdena preceded him in death in 2019. Together, they had four children: Gary (Joyce), Bonnie Waltz, Leland (Leanne), and Judy Casada.

In addition to his parents and wife, Denver was preceded in death by four brothers, Chester, Ray, Marvin, and Starlin Casada; two sisters, Euetta Keith and Ruby Whan; and his son-in-law, John Waltz.

He is survived by his brothers, Bobby (Hilda) and Boyd (Brenda) Casada; his sister, Joyce Nicholas; his sister-in-law, Frieda Casada; and his brothers-in-law, Luid Morrow, and William Silvers.

Denver leaves behind grandchildren: Sheila Waltz Albertson, Aaron Waltz, Erica Casada, Lucas Casada, Brian Casada, Jessica Hisle, Dusty Huff, and Leah Duncan, as well as several great-grandchildren.

Denver was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kidder. Denver was a Master Mason of the Burnside Lodge.

Denver will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 11am-1pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service will begin at 1pm with Bro. Granville “Ziggy” Morrow and
Bro. Adam Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery in Kidder, Kentucky.

Masonic rites will be conducted by Burnside Masonic Lodge #634. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Denver Oval Casada.

05/04/2026

Mrs. Luttie Eljean (Scrimager) Daulton age 81, of Greenville SC, moved to her heavenly home on April 30, 2026.
Jean was born in Somerset, KY on October 1, 1944 to the late Delbert & Ethel Scrimager. She was married to Gerald Daulton on March 2, 1963 who proceeded her in death on September 8, 1994. Jean was of Baptist faith.

Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and reading. She especially loved doing arts and crafts with her granddaughter, River Jane.

She is survived by her one son, Gerald Shannon (Marge) Daulton of Simpsonville, SC, granddaughter River Jane, and grandsons, Christian and Cooper Black.
She is survived by three sisters, Diane Benge of Nancy, KY, Shirley (Ray) Wesley of Science Hill, KY, Janet (Ronald) Roberts of Nancy, KY. Two brothers, Jerry Scimager of Nancy, KY, and Terry Scrimager of Nancy, KY. She leaves behind numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2pm in the Chapel with Bro. Troy Merrick officiating. Burial will follow at Slate Branch Cemetery in Slate Branch, KY.

Pall bearers will be James E Benge, Christopher and Justin Roberts, Ron Roberts, Ray Wesley, Christian Black, and Marty Flynn.

Special thanks to Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville, SC and BST Family Hospice for their love, care, and support.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements for Luttie Eljean Daulton.

05/02/2026

Judy Ann Burton, age 72 of Nancy, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

She was born on July 16, 1953 in Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herbert Allen and Reva M. Johnson Coomer.

Judy retired from the Pulaski County Board of Education and was a member of Okalona Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Reva Coomer; and a brother, Dale Coomer. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Weldon Burton; son, Kevin (Casey) Burton of Somerset; daughter, Mindy (Matt) Preston of Taylorsville, KY; brother, Danny (Marcia) Coomer of Somerset; sisters, Sue (Galen) Jasper of Jabez and Debbie (Robert) Barnes of Somerset; grandchildren, Peyton Phelps, Braxton Burton, Kayla Reeder and Kayden Reeder; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Ashley and Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Judy Ann Burton.

05/02/2026

Sharon Marie Stigall, 66, went to her eternal home, surrounded by family at Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, KY on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer.

Sharon was born in Bremen, IN to parents Clifford and Fannie Spradlin, both of whom precede her in death. She spent her early childhood living between Indiana and Kentucky. As a young adult, she lived in Indiana for several years, where she worked as a manual laborer at a boat factory, and then transitioned into retail management, which she had a real passion for. During that time, she maintained a social lifestyle that enabled her to make lifelong friendships with many people who continued to keep in touch with her throughout the years. Those friendships meant a lot to her and played an important role in her life. However, after making her final move back to Kentucky in 1998, she declared “this is home”.

Sharon resided in the Griffin community of Wayne County for the past 28 years. She enjoyed spending time with family, going to yard sales, shopping, flower gardening, painting and perhaps most of all, going out to eat Chinese food. She was a very generous, loving, headstrong, confident and intelligent woman. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond (Cricket) Stigall; her son, Shawn Vaughn; five brothers, James Spradlin, Donald Spradlin, Daniel Spradlin, Timothy Spradlin and Terry Spradlin; one sister, Dianna F. Bell and four nephews, Robert Spradlin, Dwight Bell, Daryl Bell and Derek Bell. She is survived by one sister, Brenda Whitehead; one sister-in-law, Rosetta Spradlin (who was also her very best friend) and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews, cousins and family friends who mourn her passing.

In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, she planned for cremation with no funeral service. She will be laid to rest in the Spradlin Cemetery in Griffin, alongside her husband. A memorial service for her may be planned at a later date.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Sharon Marie Stigall.

05/01/2026

Mr Frank James Turner age 84
of Monticello, Kentucky
formerly of Somerset, Kentucky,
passed away Friday May 1, 2026 in Monticello.
Arrangements are pending by Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

05/01/2026

Mrs Judy Burton age 72 of Nancy, Kentucky passed away
Friday May 1, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center.
Arrangements are pending by Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

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