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02/28/2026

Homer Farler, Jr. age 74 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
He was born on January 27, 1952, in Perry County, Kentucky, son of the late Homer Farler, Sr. and Mary Ann Ritchie Farler Cole. He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed gardening, camping, boating, and attending church. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willie Ritchie and Herbert Farler; sisters, Martha Farler and Amanda Ritchie; and a granddaughter, Bailey.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Vivian Farler; sons, Jason, David (Laura) and Bobby (Tammy); brothers, Jink Ritchie and Carlus (Judy) Farler; sisters, Ann Riddle, Artie (Butch) Steingdorfer, Anna Marie Ritchie, Ruby Cody, Peggy (Johnny) Pittman and Mary Ann Farler; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons. He is also survived by a host of friends and other family members.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Ernie Wyatt officiating. Burial will be in Mt Victory Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Homer Farler, Jr.

02/27/2026

Richard Douglas Mauck, age 78, of Somerset, Kentucky, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, surrounded by loved ones.
Rick was born on March 23, 1947 to the late James Edward Mauck and Elizabeth Offutt Mauck in Washington, D.C.
He was a strong, committed Christian, who shared his faith unapologetically. He wrote multiple dissertations, tackling difficult Bible topics, and loved studying theology.
Rick was a devoted husband and genuinely adored his wife of 32 years. He cherished time with his children and grandchildren, bringing laughter to the family with his silly jokes and antics.
As a young man, he enjoyed running and road trips. At 19 years of age, he enlisted in the Army and served as a radio teletype operator, encrypting top secret messages, in Germany, during Vietnam.
He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.
Along with his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brother James (Dee) Mauck. He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his wife Sandra Faye Mauck, sons: Shane D. Mauck (Jennifer), Dakota de Lance (Jessica), Shane R. de Lance (Kelly), daughters: Sierra D. Helton (Cory), Cheyenne Wilson (Matthew), along with 12 grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:30pm at Mill Springs National Cemetery with Dean Collins officiating.
Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Honor Guard Post #38. Southern Oaks Funeral home is entrusted with the arrangements for Richard Douglas Mauck.

02/25/2026

Pamela C. Steele, age 59, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Pamela was born on March 19, 1966 to the late Ison Bowling and Mary Cox Foley in Chicago, Illinois.
She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding horses. She enjoyed all activities that involved the outdoors. She loved and cherished her family, especially her grandbabies.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, James “Jimmy” Steele of Science Hill; her kids: Brandon “Scott” and Stephanie Steele of Somerset; along with grandchildren: Kierstyn, Jace, Emma, Haley, Sabrina (Steven), Skylar (Sierra), and 2 great-grandchildren: Coltan and LakeLynn.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pamela Steele Memorial Fund C/O Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Pamela C. Steele.

02/25/2026

Rex Allen Loveless, age 58, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

Rex was born on September 1, 1967, to the late Cicero Herbert Loveless and Pauline Adams Loveless in McCreary County, Kentucky.
He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed collecting junk, fishing, and designing panels for solar energy.

Along with his parents, Rex was preceded in death by his brothers: Ricky and Gary Loveless, sisters: Rita Gay Phillips and Vicky Ann Loveless, mother and father-in-law: Stella and Paul Phillips.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Melinda Sue Phillips Loveless, sons: Luke (Melinda) Loveless and Matthew Allen Loveless both of Burnside; brothers: Carroll Dewey Loveless and Chris (Ashley) Loveless both of Somerset, Ky and James (Joyce) Loveless of Monticello, Ky; sister Lois (Tim) Beasley of Science Hill, Ky; grandchildren: Alexis (Dalton) Day and Adaline Loveless; like family: Robert Branscum of Michigan and Joey Branscum of Science Hill; sister-in-law, Kelly Loveless also of Science Hill; along his best friend, his beloved dog “Chester Dewayne”.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11am in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1pm with Lucas Loveless officiating. Burial will follow in Southern Oaks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rex Loveless Monument Fund.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Rex Allen Loveless.

02/24/2026

Ruby Casada Whan, 86 of Somerset, Ky passed from this life on Monday February 23, 2026, at Somerwoods Nursing & Health in Hospice Care.
Ruby was born on March 15,1939 to the late Clint and Charity Neely Casada in Kidder, Ky. She was a lifetime member of Liberty Baptist Church.
She enjoyed taking pictures, dancing, flower gardening, music and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Along with her parents Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Robert Whan, 4 brothers Chester, Ray, Marvin and Starlin Casada. 1 infant brother: Hurstle, 1 sister Euetta Keith, 4 sisters in law: Flonnie, Christine, Verdina and Jeanette Casada, 2 brothers in law: Russell Nicholas and Lowell Keith.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory: 1 sister Joyce Nicholas, 3 brothers: Denver, Bobby (Hilda), Boyd (Brenda) Casada, sister-in-law Fredia Casada. Along with several nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Bro. Adam Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery in Kidder.
Pallbearers: Kelvin Casada, Andrew Casada, Jeff Casada, Gary Casada, Joey New and Brandy Keith
Honorary Pallbearers: Leland Casada and Gerald Keith
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ruby M. Whan.

02/23/2026

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Schoolcraft, age 67, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Vicki was born on May 20, 1958 to the late Joe Coomer and Geraldine Wilson Coomer in Somerset, Kentucky.
She was a lifetime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a past president of Pulaski County Jaycees, and member of the Republican Women’s Club. She enjoyed crafts, painting classes, going to concerts, traveling, going to their condo in Florida, watching the Hallmark channel, and was a 24-year cancer survivor. She was a graduate of Cumberland College Class of 1980.

Along with her parents, Vicki was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Coomer. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 31 years, Charles Schoolcraft, daughters: Rebecca Flinchum (David) and Rachael Schoolcraft, brother Doug Coomer all of Somerset; sisters: Lisa Bryant (Jeffrey) of Eubank, Ky and Jonna Stayton (Chris) also of Somerset; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great- nephews; and very special friend, Sheila Hansford.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 11am to 1pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1pm with Bro. Todd Young officiating. Burial will follow in Southern Oaks Cemetery.
David Flinchum, Chance Stayton, Chris Stayton, Keenan Hall, Cameron Bryant, and Jeffrey Bryant will serve as pallbearers.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Vicki Lynn Schoolcraft.

02/23/2026

Melissa "Missy" Wells Warren, 59, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 16, 1966, to the late 1st Sgt. Norman R. Wells and Betty J. Gilliam Wells.
Missy was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She shared 42 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Carl D. Warren. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
She is survived by her husband, Carl; her two sons, Dustin Warren (Tradon) and Cody Warren (Amanda); her sister, Sandra K. Wells Newton; and her beloved grandchildren, Savanna Bradley (21), Audrea Bradley (17), Marcus Warren (16), Abigail Warren (4), and Bryleigh Warren (1).
Missy was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Betty Wells, and her sister, Angela S. Wells.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her unwavering love for her family, and her gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
In keeping with her wishes, no services are planned. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

02/23/2026

Orma Dean Page, age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Page was born on August 11, 1940, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late George and Nona McCalister. She attended Oak Hill Baptist Church. Orma loved flowers, music, and baking. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach, and treasured spending time with her family while helping care for her two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Odell Page; her brothers, Clifford McCalister and Paul McCalister; and her sister, Dorothy Bullock.

Mrs. Page leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Tana Purkhiser of Somerset; her companion, Paul Leonard; her grandchildren, Kaylie (Drew) Polson and Brayton (Ivory) Purkhiser; her great-grandchildren, Ava and Lakelynn; her brothers, Jack McCalister and Gerald McCalister; her sisters, Irene Dunagan and Judy Slavey; along with a host of friends and extended family.

Graveside services for Mrs. Orma Dean Page will be held Thursday, February 26, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Southern Oaks Cemetery.

May you rest in peace.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Orma Dean Page.

02/23/2026

Paula S. Cox Hargis, age 70, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Paula was born on February 17, 1956 in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Robert Cox and Nancy Davis Cox Southerland.

She was a member of Burnside Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts, working jigsaw puzzles, playing games on her phone, and reading mystery books. She loved her family and cherished spending time with her grandson, J.D. Hargis. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Along with her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her brothers: Tommy Cox and Dale Cox. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 45 years, Jerry Hargis, her sons: Dusty Hargis (Kayla) of Liberty, Ky; Michael Hargis (Chris), Jon Hargis (Ivy), and Tyler Armstrong all of Somerset; her brother, Al Cox (Stephanie) of Eubank, Ky; sisters: Annie Sims and Sharon Canada both of Somerset; and
grandson, J.D. Hargis also of Somerset.

A private graveside will be held at a later date. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Paula S. Cox Hargis.

02/22/2026

Mrs Pamela Steel age 59 of Somerset, Kentucky wife of Jimmy Steel, passed away Saturday. Arrangements will be announced on Monday by Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

02/20/2026

Deanna Mashae Bowles, age 30, of LaFollette, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Deanna was born on April 30, 1995, in Somerset to the late Marcy Higgins.

Deanna attended Bethany Baptist Church in her younger years and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing, but most importantly, she cherished time with her family and caring for her children. Deanna was the manager of multiple H&R Block locations in Tennessee for several years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcy Higgins; and her grandfather, Ronald Higgins.

Left to cherish her memory are her fiancee, Ryan Morris; son, Lyndon Morris; 3 other special children, Bentley Morris, Max Morris, and Jordyn Morris; father, Charles Burgess; step mother, Angela Burgess; siblings, Samantha and Lance Minton, Hope and Destiny Murray, and Maci Burgess, Dakota and Iris Lee, Trent and Sidney McClure; her special Granny, Joyce Higgins; special uncle and aunt Steven and Hope Higgins; mother-in-law, Connie and Emmitt Letner; brothers-in-law, Cory Minton and Sammy Morris; along with a host of friends and extended family members.

Visitation for Mrs. Bowles will be held Saturday February 21,2026 from 11-3 in the chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be follow at 3 P.M. with Bro. Isaiah Super officiating. Interment will follow at Price Valley Cemetery. Sammy, Cory, Ryan, Lance, Dakota, and Charles will serve as active pallbearers.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Deanna Mashae Bowles.

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