Pulaski Funeral Home

Pulaski Funeral Home Our family has been serving the families of Pulaski County with dignity and respect since 1953. Hwy 2227, Somerset, KY. Phelps.

Who We Are

A death in the family is a very sensitive time in everyone's life. During a time of loss, a familiar face can be a very welcome and calming sight. Pulaski Funeral Home and the professional, compassionate staff that make it up are exactly that. Pulaski Funeral Home has been a familiar face in Pulaski County, Kentucky since our founding in 1953. The business was located at 130 South Cent

ral Ave., Somerset, KY until 1967, when we moved to our present location at 165 N. When our new building was built, it set several milestones. We were one of the first funeral homes in the area to establish ourselves as a self contained full service funeral facility,. The building was constructed around meeting the needs of those calling upon us for help in a time of loss. The spacious primary funeral chapel was built to hold 225 persons, also the staff are easily able to serve four families at the same time without any one family being in the way of another. Pulaski Funeral Home was also built for those with special needs in mind, it was, and still is, the only funeral establishment in Pulaski Co. KY where not a single step is encountered to get into or out of our facility, also, not a single step is encountered while moving around inside our spacious facility. The Parking lot has doubled in size twice since 1967 to facilitate the ever increasing populace of our county.....it also is level and requires zero special effort for those with special needs. In the past, Pulaski Funeral Home has been there to establish strong traditions with families and the forward thinking of past leadership has helped this firm remain just as strong today. Life is always in flux and change is always a constant. Pulaski Funeral Home has been leader in change and continues to offer traditional as well as the most contemporary services. We are proud to be able to provide these services within the means of every family. Whether you want a traditional service, cremation, green funeral, immediate burial or body donation, our experienced staff, led by the Manager and co-owner, Bruce Phelps are very comfortable meeting each of these needs. Bruce is the most experienced, full time embalmer and funeral director with local ties here in Pulaski County having more than 33 years of service to offer families of Pulaski County. Pulaski Funeral Home has one of the strongest pre-need programs available in Pulaski and surrounding counties, this area is also headed up by Mr. If you are interested in pre-arranging your funeral, all you need to do is call and your final expense needs will be met, whatever those needs may be. Nearly a decade ago, Pulaski Funeral Home was purchased from its previous owners to a younger host of owners with many being local business people with strong local ties. Pulaski Funeral Home is dedicated to providing unequaled compassionate service and quality merchandise to those in need regardless of any family's socio-economic standing. Solid leadership and management skills combined with a very compassionate and caring staff will guarantee Pulaski Funeral Home will be able to provide services in the future, to those who plan today! The same quality that Pulaski County citizens have come to expect and rely upon that was here in the past, is here now, and will be here in the future to serve those in need.

06/19/2026
Marvin WhitakerMarvin Lee Whitaker, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.Born ...
06/18/2026

Marvin Whitaker

Marvin Lee Whitaker, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 7, 1944 in Stab, Kentucky, Marvin accepted Christ as his Savior at the early age of 10 and was baptized in Short Creek. He loved the Lord and pursued God's word throughout his days.

He lived a life defined by hard work, reliability and devotion to his family. After graduating High School at Shopville High, he joined the Army Reserves. After marrying Barbara Edwards and starting their family, he moved on to building a career at IBM, starting in Lexington, KY and was promoted and transferred to Charlotte, NC, where he retired from the company in 1990. He moved on to a career in vacation sales in Orlando, Florida, where he fully retired in 2014. He and Barbara spent many years enjoying the Florida weather and hosting friends and family near and far. He was an avid sports fan and shared his love for golf with his son Chris, resulting in many rounds of golf together. He enjoyed fast cars and loved his 2005 blue Mustang GT.

His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren who he welcomed to his home and swimming pool on many visits and trips to Disney & SeaWorld.

He was a pillar of strength, a source of quiet resolve and earned the nickname "Cool Breeze" from his work buddies. He will be truly missed.

Marvin's legacy lives on through those who loved him most. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Barbara Jean Edwards Whitaker, with whom he shared a lifetime of beautiful memories.

His children: his son, Christopher, Allen Whitaker and wife, Angie Whitaker. His daughter Jill Mulvihill and husband Joseph R. Mulvihill II. His grandchildren: Austin Whitaker, Ashley (Whitaker) Austin, Ethan Mulvihill, Ella Mulvihill, Anna Mulvihill and Magnus Mulvihill. They each brought him tremendous joy in his later years. His siblings: Bobby Whitaker, Helen Price, Conrad Whitaker, and Keith Whitaker. They stayed close through the years and kept a group text going for every Kentucky game. The love they shared was a blessing to their families. He was reunited in heaven with his son, Lee Scott Whitaker, grandson Brandon Lee, parents Austin Whitaker and Rita (Mize) Whitaker.

A Service to honor and celebrate Marvin's 82 years of life will be held at:

Pulaski Funeral Home Chapel

165 Hwy 2227, Somerset, KY 42503

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Visitation: 2 PM

Funeral: 3pm

Graveside: 5pm Locust Grove Cemetery, Keavy, KY

The family would like to thank you for every kind word, prayer and support during this time.

View Marvin Whitaker's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/16/2026

To everyone following the Black Lab puppy saga. A nice lady came by yesterday (Monday) and took the little guy to vet and gave him a new home. All is well for the little guy.

Help me find a home for a black lab puppy that has shown up at my residence in Science Hill. He is very scared. He has e...
06/14/2026

Help me find a home for a black lab puppy that has shown up at my residence in Science Hill. He is very scared. He has either been dropped, or is lost from his or her home. This is Norwood - Mt .Zion Road area in Science Hill. If interested. Call me 606-219-2211.

06/14/2026

There is a black Lab puppy that has found its way to our home. He is very scared, but O am sure he has either gotten lost from his home or have been abandoned. Please help me find this little boy his home. I cannot take a decent pic because he is tucked away under a glider on our front porch. Please respond if you know anything about this little fellow. Or if you want him he has no collar.

May we always remember those who have defended our flag, served under it, and helped preserve the values it represents.
06/14/2026

May we always remember those who have defended our flag, served under it, and helped preserve the values it represents.

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165 Highway 2227
Somerset, KY
42503

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+16066784166

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