Southern Oaks Funeral Home

06/06/2026

Deborah E. Madden, age 70, of Bronston, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Deborah was born on December 19, 1955 to the late George Walker and Joan Alexander Walker Weiss in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She enjoyed playing games on her iPad, cross word puzzles and driving her “bug”. She had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and loved spending time with her loving husband of 46 years, Eric.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric Scott Madden Jr., sisters Cheryl Martus and Barbara Walker.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Eric Madden Sr., her daughters: Emily Lindh Snyder (Michael) of Gloucester City, NJ and Elizabeth Scott Madden, brother George Walker Jr. both of Somerset; sisters: Joan Warlow, Cathy Portalatin, Moncia Walker Mounce, Tracy Walker Miller, Peggy Walker Justice, grandchildren: Aubrey, Mikey, Maggie, Amelia, Virginia, Lorelai, Violet, Waylon, Vernon and Wyatt.

The family will plan a Celebration of Life at a later date. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Deborah E. Madden.

06/04/2026

Steven Larry Foster, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life.
Steven was born to the late James W. Foster and Mae lee Waddle Foster in Somerset, Kentucky.
He enjoyed watching television, especially westerns, fishing, and was a homebody that loved being at home. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Along with his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his, son Steven Dale Foster, his stepson Scottie Walker, brother Timothy Foster, sisters Janet Carrol, Linda Lou Foster, and Veronica Rogers.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, brothers David W. Foster, Johnnie M. Foster, and Thomas S. Foster, sisters: Carolyn Holloway, Tina McGowan, Marilyn Foster, and Patricia Ann Foster, along with grandson Dylan Foster.

There will be no services at this time. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Steven Larry Foster.

06/04/2026

Ronnie D. McCalister, age 78 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home.

He was born on October 31, 1947 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late NL McCalister and Thelma Louise Carter McCalister.

Ronnie was a 1965 graduate of Shopville High School and proudly served his county in the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family on the lake, camping, and skiing. Ronnie will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdad, D Norton; son, Nicholas Lee McCalister; nephew, Rick Holbert; brother, Gordan McCalister; and sister, Louise Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hood McCalister; sons, Ronnie D. (Genda) McCalister, Jr. and Tanner Blake (Leah) McCalister, all of Somerset; grandchildren, Sidney McCalister, Emerald McCalister, Elizah McCalister, Whitney Cook, Zechary Rogers, Dominic Rogers; and great-grandchildren, Sophia Cook and Payton Rogers.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mill Springs National Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ronnie D. McCalister.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Mr. Gary Vaughn, age 79, of Nancy, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2026 at his home.

Gary was born on October 25, 1946 to the late Arnold Vaughn and Lonnie Dalton Vaughn in Norfleet, Kentucky.

He attended Delmar Nazarene Church in Nancy, Kentucky. He enjoyed playing bingo, eating, square dancing, watching westerns, mowing his yard, gospel singing, and karate in which he had 7 belt levels. He enjoyed going to church and his cat “Pepper”.

Along with his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother Leonard Willie Vaughn.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Jerry Vaughn of Somerset, Ky; daughter Barbara Haynes (Albert) of Nancy; the love of his life of 20 years: Charlene Cook; granddaughter Heather Gibbs (Rick Hughes), Matthew Haynes, 7 great-grandchildren and special friend, Ricky Jones.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 11:30am-1pm in the Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service to begin at 1pm with Bro. Shane Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Norfleet Cemetery. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Gary Vaughn.

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

As a courtesy of Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

In loving memory of Lois Ann Hollars Hoshak, the undeniable matriarch, nurturer, and heartbeat of our family, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. God truly broke the mold when he made her. She was the best soul, and her loss leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born and raised in the small, close-knit town of Bronston, Kentucky to Ida and Raymond Hollars on August 3, 1946, she was the eldest of five siblings. Thomas Hollars, Ida “Pinkey” Collins, Jerry (Shelia) Hollars and Richard Hollars. It was in this role that her deeply caring and nurturing nature was born and grew, as she looked after those she loved from a young age. She and her siblings shared a bond that was unbroken by time or distance, remaining incredibly close to the very end.
She married her beloved husband, Michael Hoshak, March 20, 1965, while he was in the military. A journey that eventually brought them to Virginia Beach, VA. It was there that they planted deep roots, built a beautiful life and raised their family- creating a profound legacy that will endure generations.
Lois was the proud mother of two sons, Michael (Tammy) Hoshak and Mark Hoshak. Her boys were her entire world, and she loved them with fierce protective devotion. They are the foundation of her legacy. Through love came two more generations, including ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Brandon (kara) Baldwin their children Waylon, Savannah and Susannah, Randi Baldwin son Dawson, Gregory (Lisa) Hopkins children Elaine and Gregory, Shannon (Erik) Rodriguez son Jonas, Corey (Brittany) Rodriguez sons Coby and Kiro, Taylor (Dillon) Sapp, Katie Hoshak, Karaline (James) Hoshak daughters Isabella and Luciana, Jeffery Hopkins, Shaunnah Hopkins. As well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and additional relatives.
Our precious mother was the definition of caring and compassionate but also a true warrior for the ones she loved. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for someone in need, always putting others before herself. Her legacy of unconditional love, strength, and faith lives on in the beautiful family she built. She will be deeply missed, but we take comfort in knowing she is resting in the arms of the savior she served so faithfully.

06/02/2026

Kenneth Edwin Adams, age 80, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Jean Waddle Care Center.
Kenneth was born on April 25, 1946 to the late Orville Adams and Opal Whitaker in Somerset, Kentucky.
He was a devout Christian and member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fossils and geology, traveling, exploring, was very charismatic, and made friends anywhere he went.
Along with his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother Denver Adams and stepfather Glen Whitaker.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Barbara Adams, whom he married on February 29, 1980, his children; Richard Hines, Rebecca Adams, and Gretchen Moss all of Somerset; Haley Heter of Wichita, KS, sister Linda Howard (Jeff) all of Somerset; niece Karen Chakraborty, grandchildren: Nick, Tiffany, Thyler, Paxton, Avalon, Amanda, Amber and Jeremy; along with numerous friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 11am-1pm in Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 1pm with Bro. David D***s officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Kenneth Edwin Adams.

06/01/2026

Patricia Ann Seymour, age 84, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Jean Waddle Care Center.

Patricia was born on December 3, 1941 in Paris, Kentucky, to the late Joe Prather and Sally Hatton Buzzard.

She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, dancing, singing Patsy Cline karaoke, and being with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved fishing and the outdoors.

Along with her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Seymour, brother, Charles Prather, and sister, Inez Matlock.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters: Katrina Pinson (Ronny Michael) of Somerset; stepson David Seymour of Amherst, OH and stepdaughter Pamela Seymour of Lorain, OH; brothers: Richard Buzzard of Dayton, OH and Matt Stith (Shirley) of OH; grandchildren: Jamie Nichols, Andrew Nichols, Hannah Altair; step grandchildren, Danielle Karapli (John), Devin Seymour, Christina Ball (Steve), Bob Melton II, Linda Seymour-Belez (John), great-grandchildren: Jade Nichols, Jayla Nichols, and Kaleb Nichols.

Family will plan a graveside service at a later date.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Patricia Ann Seymour.