Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Linda Gail Hacker

Linda Gail Hacker

Aug 10, 2026

Linda Gail Hacker, age 53 passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was born on Saturday, July 7, 1973 in Manchester to Elmer and Beulah (Smith) Madden. She worked at the Laurel Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Glenn Hacker, her daughter: Danielle Hacker, her brother: Elmer Madden and her sisters: Charlene Byrd,...

Virginia Ruth Henson Hinkle

Virginia Ruth Henson Hinkle

Aug 9, 2026

Virginia Ruth Henson Hinkle, age 60 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. She was born on Monday, April 11, 1966 in Manchester, Kentucky to Frank and Edith (Sizemore) Henson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Leon Patrick Hinkle,...

Wilma Minton

Wilma Minton

Aug 8, 2026

Wilma Benge Minton, age 96 passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Laurel Creek Health and Rehab in Manchester, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, May 1, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky to Square and Mattie (Patterson) Benge. She was a homemaker and belonged to the Pine Hill Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: Edward Minton, Charles...

Stafford Curtis Robinson

Stafford Curtis Robinson

Aug 7, 2026

Stafford Curtis “Chip” Robinson, age 71 passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 in London, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, July 14, 1955 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Curtis and Lorraine (Stafford) Robinson. Chip retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation and was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in the 101st Airborne...

Anna Galbraith

Anna Galbraith

Aug 7, 2026

Anna Galbraith, age 79 went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the Mary Breckinridge ARH in Hyden, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, September 21, 1946 in Oneida, Kentucky to Paul and Martha (Asher) Martin.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Bobby Lee Galbraith (Donna), her daughters: Dawn Galbraith, Faith Healy and Denise Sturgill as...

Evelyn Carr

Evelyn Carr

Aug 5, 2026

Evelyn Carr, age 71 departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, January 29, 1955 in Manchester, Kentucky to Shade and Lettie (Minton) Goins. She worked for Daniel Boone Community Action Center.

She leaves to mourn her passing is her husband: Merril Carr, her daughters: Robin Carr Taylor (Joe),...

Jeremy Matt Gregory Woodrow Oliver

Jeremy Matt Gregory Woodrow Oliver

Jul 31, 2026

Jeremy Matt Gregory Woodrow Oliver, born on 12-07-02 to Kevin and Patricia Oliver. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in London, Kentucky. He was a truck driver by profession. His hobbies included spending time with family, his greatest treasures were his niece and nephews. He had seen an angel of the Lord in his hospital room and...

Bettie Sue Thompson

Bettie Sue Thompson

Jul 31, 2026

Bettie Sue Thompson, age 70 departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2026 at her home. She was born on Monday, January 2, 1956 in Oneida, Kentucky to John and Melba (Wolfe) Thompson. She worked for ACS and was a member of the Church of God Worship Center.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters: Tracie Wagers and husband Rodney...

Nathan Michael White

Nathan Michael White

Jul 31, 2026

Nathan Michael White, 39, of Manchester passed gently into the loving arms of Jesus his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2026, at AdventHealth Manchester. He was born on March 19,1987, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Michael J. and LaBerta Webb White. He had been employed with the Clay County Board of Education in the transportation department since 2017.

“Nate” is survived by...

Brenda Deaton

Brenda Deaton

Jul 30, 2026

Brenda Deaton, 64, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Hazard, Ky. She was born on Sunday, March 11, 1962 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Isaac Burnis Gabbard and Opal Adkins Gordon. She was a member of Gregory Branch Holiness Church and a homemaker.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to everyone that knew her, many who were...

Lucy Roark

Lucy Roark

Jul 25, 2026

Lucy Roark, age 84 passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born on Saturday, February 21, 1942 in Manchester, Ky to Charles and Dora Eversole Jones. She retired from Mid-South.

She leaves to mourn her passing her granddaughters: Samantha Montoya and Amanda Roark; her great granddaughter: Lilian Elise Agee-Roark; several nieces, nephews and cousins that she loved.

She is preceded...

Laymon Grubb

Laymon Grubb

Jul 22, 2026

Laymon Grubb, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Norton’s Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born April 4, 1942 in Manchester, KY to Homer and Bertie (Smith) Grubb.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Juvanda Grubb, Nicholas Grubb, Joey Grubb and granddaughter: Alysa Grubb and one sister: Lettie Mills of Knox County, KY and a...

Frank Henson

Frank Henson

Jul 21, 2026

Frank Henson, age 78, of Billys Branch passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on February 13, 1948.

Frank proudly wore many titles throughout his life-Husband, Dad, Papaw, Uncle, and Combat Veteran. He had a deep love for the outdoors and was the happiest when he was rabbit or raccoon hunting. When he...

Loretta France

Loretta France

Jul 20, 2026

Loretta France, 79, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on Monday, May 19, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Matt and Mattie (Hibbard) Rogers. She attended Thousandsticks Methodist Church and Island Creek Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: David Gambill, Ronnie Gambill, Wanda France, Tyler France, Matthew France, Jayzee France, Austin Moore;...

Kelly Joan Hoskins

Kelly Joan Hoskins

Jul 18, 2026



Kelly Joan Hoskins, age 46 passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on Friday, June 20, 1980 in Corbin, Kentucky to Darrell Wayne Hoskins, Sr. and Janet Carol (Brigmon) Hoskins.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Jana Hoskins; her grandmother: Joan Brigmon; her brothers: Darrell Wayne Hoskins and wife Stephanie, Janson Hoskins and wife Annie and...

Danny Lynn Garrett

Danny Lynn Garrett

Jul 17, 2026

Danny Lynn Garrett, 58, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at the AdventHealth Manchester, KY. He was born on Monday, November 13, 1967 in Hamilton, Ohio to Danny Garrett and Sue (Robinson) Lunsford. He was a welder and a member of the Church of God Worship Center.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Lisa (Parks) Garrett and his daughter:...

Karen Whittaker

Karen Whittaker

Jul 15, 2026

Karen S. Whittaker, age 79 passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Advent Health Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, May 9, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana to Merlin Walters and Freida Pauline Smith. She was a member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Tina Louise Whittaker...

Baxter Sizemore

Baxter Sizemore

Jul 11, 2026

Baxter Sizemore, 78, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on Saturday, August 16, 1947 in Red Bird, Kentucky to Bradley and Adabelle (Jackson) Sizemore. He was a coal miner, farmer and logger. Baxter loved trading and he was a heavy trader. Baxter also loved to coon hunt. He was...

Loretta Metcalf

Loretta Metcalf

Jul 8, 2026

Loretta Metcalf, age 86 passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was born on Saturday, December 9, 1939 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Cheynne Metcalf, her grandchildren: Roxanne Maiden, Glenn Metcalf and Gina Elliott, her great grandchildren: Kennedy Lapalme, Lauren Gray, Merideth Maiden, Leah Metcalf, Hannah Metcalf, Christopher Begley, Natalie...

William Edward "Duke" Salyers

William Edward "Duke" Salyers

Jul 4, 2026

William Edward “Duke” Salyers, 72, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born Wednesday, June 2, 1954 to Claude and Hollie (Cash) Salyers. He worked as an automotive mechanic.

He leaves to mourn his passing his brothers and sisters: Esther Moore, William Salyers, Emmanuel Salyers, Lillian Salyers and Yiskah Israel.

He is preceded...