Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Catherine Hollin

Catherine Hollin

Jul 10, 2025

Catherine Hollin, age 85 passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1940 in Manchester to Theophilus Toulmin and Nannie Mae (White) Stivers. She was a retired school teacher and worked at the Hacker Elementary School for many years as well as a member of the Greenbriar...

Jeffrey David Allen

Jeffrey David Allen

Jul 6, 2025

Jeffrey David Allen, age 50 passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on Saturday, February 8, 1975 in Somerset, Kentucky to Roy D. and Barbara Allen. Jeff was a veteran of the United States Army, a 32nd Degree Mason, belonged to the Oneida Lodge #736, an Oleika Shriner, a member of the Scottish Rite...

Annalee Jackson

Annalee Jackson

Jul 6, 2025

Annalee Jackson, age 97 was ushered into the arms of her dear Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home. She was born on Friday, June 22, 1928 in Manchester to Samuel and Polly Ann (Roberts) Wagers. She was a hairdresser and a devoted member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to celebrate her life...

Pauline Baker

Pauline Baker

Jul 5, 2025

Pauline Baker, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, January 3, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill Jones and Rosa (Harris) Jones.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Anna Rose Chapman and husband Danny and Hobert Baker, Jr and wife Crystal; these grandchildren: Brock Hayes, Emily Hicks and husband...

Pearl Allen Sizemore

Pearl Allen Sizemore

Jul 2, 2025

Pearl Allen Sizemore, age 42 passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, June 11, 1983 in Manchester, Kentucky to Charles Allen and Rhonda Marie (Stanley) Sizemore.

He leaves to mourn his passing his fiancé: Loretta Helton, his children: Allen Sizemore, Jasmine Sizemore, Shyann Sizemore, John Sizemore,...

Sally Jones Smith

Sally Jones Smith

Jul 2, 2025

Sally (Jones) Smith, age 70 passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Monday, September 13, 1954 in Troy, Michigan to Jennings and Eva (Cottongim) Jones. She was a retired registered nurse.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Kevin Smith, her grandson: Dravin Scott Smith and...

Charlene Maxie Harrison

Charlene Maxie Harrison

Jun 23, 2025

Charlene Maxie Harrison, age 65, departed this life on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born on Wednesday, October 21, 1959 in Manchester, Kentucky to Arnold and Beulah Maxie. She was a manager at Colson’s Market.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Danny Harrison and three children: Anna Harrison, Robert Harrison and Jeff Harrison; two grandchildren: Michael and Sarah....

Aster Rice

Aster Rice

Jun 17, 2025

Aster Rice, age 83 departed this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was the son of the late Ira and Oma (Collins) Rice. He was the husband of the late Gearldine Rice. He loved to garden, hunting, fishing, dry land fish hunting, watching the squirrels and birds, sitting on...

Willis McQueen

Willis McQueen

Jun 17, 2025

Willis McQueen, age 76 departed this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. He was born on Saturday, September 18, 1948 in Manchester, Kentucky to Henry and Rosie (Reid) McQueen . He retired from natural gas company and he was a farmer. He loved going to the races and watch Jacob race. He...

Beatrice Marcum

Beatrice Marcum

Jun 15, 2025

Beatrice Marcum, age 80, departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on Thursday, May 17, 1945 in Manchester, Kentucky to Kurt and Cora (Hatfield) Henson. She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Ernest and wife Debbie Smith (Ohio), Bradley Smith (London), Geraldine and husband James Thrower (Tennessee), Teresa and...

Joshua "Pooter" Sutton Scott Mathis

Joshua "Pooter" Sutton Scott Mathis

Jun 14, 2025

Joshua “Pooter” Sutton Scott Mathis, age 2 went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in Corbin, Kentucky.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents: Haley Martin and Patrick Mathis; his sister and brother: Brooklyn and Matthew; his Aunt Sydney; his grandparents: Rosie...

Ruby Ann Messer

Ruby Ann Messer

Jun 7, 2025

Ruby Ann (Smith) Messer, age 60, departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. She was born on Saturday, May 1, 1965 in Beverly, Kentucky to Willie and Mary (Lee) Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Mill Creek United Methodist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Delmer Bryan Messer(Mallory),...

Larry Dale Frye

Larry Dale Frye

Jun 5, 2025

Larry Dale Frye was born June 22nd, 1943, in Spencer, Indiana. Frye was survived by his better-half Mary Lee Stets, children Larry R (Lesa R) Frye of East Bernstadt Ky, Shani Geno of Foxboro, Mass, Marc (Jodi) Stets of Enfield, Ct, Caryn (Jim) Gilliam of Tarpon Springs, Fl, and Lesley (Ben) Aryee of Suffield Ct. His 11 grandchildren who he...

Sheryl Harvey Dezarn

Sheryl Harvey Dezarn

Jun 4, 2025

Sheryl Harvey Dezarn, age 84 departed this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on Saturday, January 25, 1941 in Manchester, Kentucky to Eugene and Marie (Dezarn) Dezarn . He retired from LeeCo Coal Mines, a member of Clay Lodge #798 F & AM, a Laurel County Shriner...

Eva Rose Watts

Eva Rose Watts

May 30, 2025

Eva Rose Watts, age 77, departed this life on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, December 18, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill and Clara (Mason) Rogers. She was a retired CPA and a member of Thrive Church in Lexington, Kentucky.

She leaves to mourn her passing her nieces: Chrystal Rogers,...

Jacque Lou Gibson Brown

Jacque Lou Gibson Brown

May 29, 2025

Jacque Lou Gibson Brown passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on May 29, 2025 in London, KY.

Jacque was born to Joe R. Gibson and Lillie Jones Gibson on May 12, 1940 in Clay County, KY. She was united in marriage to Ray Charles Brown on October 31, 1964.

Jacque was a homemaker and a member of the...

Mildred Gregory

Mildred Gregory

May 28, 2025

Mrs. Mildred P. Gregory age 96 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Monday, February 4, 1929 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was a bookkeeper and homemaker, Member of the Eastern Star and Member of Horse Creek Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing: daughter, Catherine Jones:...

Callie (Sparks) Collins

Callie (Sparks) Collins

May 25, 2025

Callie (Sparks) Collins, age 87 passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Franciscan Health Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on Sunday, April 10, 1938 in Manchester, Kentucky to Henry and Nancy (Caldwell) Sparks.

She is survived by her daughter: Kimberly (David) Musgrave, her son: Darrell (Carla) Collins, her grandchildren: Kaytlin (Mike) Collins, Darren Collins, Matthew (Kristina) Musgrave,...

Eddie Smith

Eddie Smith

May 21, 2025

Eddie Smith, age 77 went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home. He was born on Sunday, July 27, 1947 in London, Kentucky to Charles and Reva (Edwards) Smith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Horse Creek Holiness Church for 40 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife...

Sherri Smith

Sherri Smith

May 17, 2025

Sherri Smith, age 68 passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 . She was born on Friday, October 5, 1956 in Washington, D. C. to Neville and Betty Sue (Cornett) Smith. She was a retired school teacher with the Clay County Board of Education and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in London. She had a great love and passion...