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.

At 6:30am on June 6, 1944, the first American troops landed at Utah & Omaha beaches in Normandy.On this D-Day anniversar...
06/06/2026

At 6:30am on June 6, 1944, the first American troops landed at Utah & Omaha beaches in Normandy.
On this D-Day anniversary, we honor those who gave their lives in service to freedom and remember the legacy they left behind.
With gratitude, we remember the Greatest Generation.
Lest we forget.

06/05/2026
Harold Owens HammHarold Owens Hamm, 92, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Barrin...
06/04/2026

Harold Owens Hamm

Harold Owens Hamm, 92, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away in his sleep on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Barrington of West Chester Ohio. Prior to moving to Ohio he was a lifelong resident of the Alcalde Community where his family lived for generations. He grew up in New Enterprise Baptist Church, and subsequentially attended Parkers Mill Baptist Church.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 30, 1933; son of the late Lloyd Owens & Mamie (Meece) Hamm.

He was a lifelong Lake Cumberland angler and made the 24-hour trek to Perrault Lake in Perrault Falls, Ontario, for decades with a faithful group of Somerset friends, including his best fishing buddy, Milton Beattie. He was a member and former officer with the Pulaski Outdoorsmen Club since the early 60's and spent a lot of time on the s***t range becoming an expert shooter. He competed in the Kentucky State Championships in Louisville for many years.

He graduated from Ferguson High School in 1951. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1954 and served two years in the Medical Corps at Fort Dix, New Jersey. On his return from Service he was working at M.L. Gover in downtown Somerset where he met the love of his life (Joyce) in December 1956. In the 1960's he worked for the Somerset Oil Refinery as a Project Manager building service stations in Eastern Kentucky. In 1970 he became the propietor of Hamm's Holiday Boron and ran that business until the late 1980's. From there he went to work for Modern Vending from which he officially retired. In retirement he worked at Rocky Hollow Recreation Center and became a voracious walker, covering over 26,000 miles on their 1/8th mile track.

He is survived by his son, Mitchell & (Viktorija Ruta) Hamm of West Chester, OH; granddaughter, Trinity Maria Hamm & (Cade Harvey) of Pleasant Ridge, OH; a sister-in-law, Louise Carter of Louisville, KY; and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Joyce Ann Brinson Hamm, whom he married on June 30, 1957 at Duke Memorial Baptist Church; and special Australian Shepherd friends, Brandy, Meggie, and Callie.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Aaron Roberts officiating.

Burial will be in Mill Springs National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, June 8, 2026 at Pulaski Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 until time for services.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

View Harold Owens Hamm's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Please contact us with any questions about preplanning.
06/04/2026

Please contact us with any questions about preplanning.

Arlene Waddle ShearerArlene W. Shearer, age 88 of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Somerset. A funeral ...
06/03/2026

Arlene Waddle Shearer

Arlene W. Shearer, age 88 of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Somerset. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Grace Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Somerset Cemetery. The family of Arlene Shearer will receive friends at the Grace Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. until time for services on Thursday, June 11th. Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. A more detailed story of Arlenes' life will be submitted in the near future.

View Arlene Shearer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Harold Ray HiltonHarold Ray Hilton, 87, of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Born in Mt. Victor...
06/02/2026

Harold Ray Hilton

Harold Ray Hilton, 87, of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Born in Mt. Victory, Kentucky, Harold lived a life defined by hard work, determination, and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends. A truck driver by trade and a mechanic by passion, he was known as a man who could fix just about any obstacle. To those who knew him best, there never seemed to be a problem too big for Ray to conquer.

Ray was a passionate motorsports enthusiast who enjoyed NASCAR, drag racing, and anything involving fast cars and powerful engines. He was also an avid fisherman who appreciated the simple pleasures of life and treasured spending time with family, friends, and those he cared most about.

He is survived by his sons, Andy (Libby) Hilton and Rusty (Debbie) Hilton (and the mother of his children, Lois Slavey); his grandchildren, Daniel Hilton, Teresa Harper, and Michelle Bray; his great-grandchildren, Scarlett Hilton, James Hilton, Colby Cain, Brayden Jackson, Bryson Jackson, Hayley Way, Gage Kendrick, and Trenton Myers; and his great-great-grandson, Tate Klau. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends, including his longtime friend, Kenny White of South Carolina and Vernon Glover of Somerset, KY.

Ray was preceded in death by his fater, James Helton; his mother, Maggie Bolton Helton; and his brothers and sisters, Fred, Elmer, Earl, Dewey, Beulah, Edith, Maude, Linnie, Leota, and Thelma.

To his sons, Ray was always the biggest man in the room, not because of his physical stature, but because of the strength of his character, his resilience, and his ability to face life's challenges head-on. He was known for being stubborn at times, a trait that his family often joked had been passed down through the generations, but it was that determination that helped him build a life of hard-earned respect and admiration. Ray's legacy is the lessons he taught, the memories he created, and the example he set will continue to live on through the generations that follow him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Pulaski Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at the Bolton-Littrell Cemetery in Mt. Victory, Kentucky.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

View Harold Ray Hilton's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

In our experience, there is a special depth of empathy in those people who have had a painful loss.
06/02/2026

In our experience, there is a special depth of empathy in those people who have had a painful loss.

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165 Highway 2227
Somerset, KY
42503

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