A freshman from Somerset High, Wes Phillippe, 15, passed away on March 4, after collapsing during track practice on March 3 in Pulaski County.
An EMS report revealed that Somerset-Pulaski County emergency services received a call for advanced life support at 3:47 p.m. and arrived at Meece Middle School at 3:55 p.m.
Highlights
- Somerset school superintendent Kyle Lively extended thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends.
- Wes’s parents, Ben and Marissa Phillippe, sincerely appreciate all the calls, texts, and offers of help.
- A meal train has been set up to extend until June, and people can sign up to provide a meal for the family.
Phillippe was unresponsive and lacked a pulse.
However, his condition showed signs of improvement when he was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, arriving at 4:20 p.m.
Phillippe was later airlifted to UK Hospital, where he sadly passed away due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday, March 4, at 1 a.m., as confirmed by a social media post from his mother, Marissa Handley.
“This is not a post I would ever think I’d have to make,”
Marissa Handley
… I know so many people loved Wes as he was such a special child. He was a wonderful son and I have loved every second of God allowing me to be his momma.”
Family And Friends Watch Out For Wes Phillippe’s Parents Following His Demise From Cardiac Arrest
Somerset school superintendent Kyle Lively expressed deep sorrow over losing a beloved student.
During this challenging time, he extended thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends.
Lively emphasized that the school community is united in supporting one another and will continue to honor the memory of a student who will always be part of the Somerset family.
Prayers for Wes’s family. This is something no family, friend, teammate or coach ever expects. We are so blessed to have the memories of him being part of our Wrestling family.
SHS Wrestling
We will post arrangements when we learn them. They will be at Morris Highslope.
The Somerset, KY, Talk Facebook group shared a message expressing gratitude for the support shown to Wes Phillippe’s family.
His parents, Ben and Marissa Phillippe, sincerely appreciate all the calls, texts, and offers of help.
Wes, known as a member of the Jumper family, had strong ties to the community. His mother was a local business owner, and his father and extended family were well-known in the area.
Many people have asked how they can assist, particularly in providing food.
A meal train has been set up to extend until June, and people can sign up to provide a meal for the family.
Morris and Hislope in Science Hill will also accept charitable donations through the Law Office of Jeremy Bartley to help cover the estimated $75,000 in funeral and medical costs.
Many donors, families, and teams have already contributed to ease the financial burden.
…The next question, “How can I help?”
The Somerset, KY, Talk
Morris and Hislope in Science Hill will be accepting all charitable donations through the responsibility of the Law Officers of Jeremy Bartley. As of now, there have been several donors, families, and teams who have made contributions to cover the funeral and medical costs, currently estimated around $75,000 out of pocket.
Today, we found out how amazing our community is by surprising the family with many donations to help alleviate costs. If you, your business, or organization would like to make a charitable donation towards the funeral and medical costs, please contact the funeral home directly using Wes Philippe’s name.
https://www.morrisandhislope.com
AdditionalAnnette Blankenship Vaughte Blankenship Vaught and The Law Office of Jeremy A. Bartley, PSC for taking calls, organizing donations, and more today. Annette, we love you so much!
If you have any further questions on how you can help, message me directly or text-606-875-1623, message Annette, or call Jeremy Bartley Law and/or Morris and Hislope directly.
Additional Information
- Ben and Marissa Phillippe shared a heartfelt birthday message for their son, Wes Phillippe, celebrating his 12th birthday in 2021.
- On March 31, 2023, Pulaski County football player Andrew Dodson was tackled during a spring scrimmage. His head made contact with the turf, and a teammate assisted him in getting back on his feet.
- Wes Phillippe’s Facebook page is filled with pictures of dogs.
