Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County
Mildred Edwards
Apr 14, 2026
Mildred Edwards, age 78, departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. Mildred was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Through all the ups and downs of a well-lived life, she remained true to the best qualities a mother can possess—steady love, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. All of us are better...
Howard Spencer, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Howard Spencer, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 19, 1946 in Canton, Pennsylvania to Howard Spencer, Sr. and Betty Spencer. He was a horse trainer.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Jeff, Amy and Dawn. Also surviving is his brother: Harold and his neighbor: Patty Abner.
A graveside service will...
Anna Beatrice Whitehead
Apr 12, 2026
Anna Beatrice Whitehead, age 74 passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Sunday, July 1, 1951 in Berea, Kentucky to Elbert and Chlora (Martin) Wolfe. She worked for ACS and was a member of the Ell’s Branch Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Kim (Danny)...
George Duff, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
George Duff, Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Advent Health Manchester. He was born on Friday, December 4, 1950 in Manchester, Ky to George R. and Addie (Johnson) Duff. He was a truck driver.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Charlene (Hyden) Duff and his daughter: Cheryl Coleman, his grandchildren: Greg Coleman, Charlsie...
Janice D. Sizemore
Apr 10, 2026
Janice D. Sizemore, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, August 29, 1950 in Manchester, Ky to Albert and Martha (Martin) Davidson. She was a member of the Oneida Community Church and worked for Daniel Boone Transit.
She leaves to mourn her...
Mona Whitehead Henson
Apr 5, 2026
Mona Whitehead Henson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Manchester, Ky to Andrew Decker Whitehead and Lula (Smith) Whitehead. She was a member of the Garrard Holiness Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Ray Henson; her children: Melissa Hazlewood and husband Grady, Melinda Kay...
Katherine Napier
Apr 5, 2026
Katherine Napier, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the Advent Health Manchester, Ky. She was born on February 4, 1938 in Manchester, Ky to Jesse and Sarah Etta McDaniel Lewis. She was a homemaker.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Melody Morton and Steve, Mildred Napier, Henry “Bud” Napier, Jr. and wife Sara, Marzella Carter,...
Elbert Bray
Apr 3, 2026
Elbert Bray, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Manchester, Ky. He was born on August 6, 1944 in Manchester, Ky to Henry and Lucy (Reid) Bray. He was a farmer , janitor and a bus driver and he retired from the Clay County Board of Education.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Elbert Lee Bray...
Judy England
Mar 20, 2026
Judy England, age 63, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Indiana. She was born on January 20, 1963 in Manchester, Ky to Cecil and Elsie (Smith) England.
She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Paul Merila and three grandchildren: Jonathan Merila and Brandon Merila and Bayley Merila; also one great grandchild: Cole Merila. Also surviving...
Ella Mae Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Ella Mae Smith (Ellie Mae) , 86 years old of Manchester, Ky peacefully left us Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Hazard, Ky. She was born July 9, 1939 to Boyd and Lucy Ann (Collins) Smith.
She is preceded in death by her son: James Arnold (Pete) Smith ; her mother: Lucy Ann Collins Smith and her father: Boyd Smith and 12...
Brenda Roberts
Mar 10, 2026
Brenda Roberts, age 76. passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, July 12, 1949 in Clay County, Ky to Gilbert and Myrtle (Brumley) Gibbs. She was a homemaker.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: James David Roberts & wife Angela; these grandchildren: Felicia Roberts, Emily Neff &...
Russell Burns
Mar 6, 2026
Russell Burns, age 70, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Hazard ARH Hospital in Hazard, Ky. He was born November 28, 1955 in Oneida, Ky to Johnnie and Edna (Melton) Burns. He was a coal miner.
He is survived by his son: Jason Burns and wife Kay and three grandchildren: John, Kasey, and Klaire. Also surviving are...
Jesse Gilbert
Mar 6, 2026
Jesse C. Gilbert, age 84, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the AdventHealth Manchester. He was born November 2, 1941 in Clay County, Ky. to Emory and Hazel (Wilson) Gilbert.
He is survived by his wife: Myrtle (Smith) Gilbert and his son: Burchell Smith; his granddaughter: Sarah Hallie Comstalk and a host of nieces and nephews. Also surviving...
Harold Gross
Mar 4, 2026
Harold Gross, age 76, departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home. He was born April 13, 1949 in Clay County, Ky. to Tom Gross and Bessie Harris.
He is survived by his grandchildren: Amber Breann Crawford and Russell Harold Dodson and his significant other: Kathryn Gross.
He is preceded in death by his children: Stacie Dodson and Donnie...
Gilbert Steely
Mar 4, 2026
Gilbert Steely, age 38, departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the AdventHealth Manchester. He was born July 12, 1988 in Louisville, Ky to Dennis and Mitzi (Webb) Steely.
He is survived by his daughter: Addison Steely and his father: Dennis Steely; his sister: Elizabeth Bryant and husband Tim and his nieces: Abbie and Gabby.
He is preceded in death...
Lois Hibbard Day
Mar 4, 2026
Lois Hibbard Day, age 93. passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, May 17, 1932 in Clay County, Ky to William Frank and Eva (Sizemore) Hibbard. She worked at Pat’s for many years and was of the holiness faith.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Dwight Douglas...
Fannie Jean Pennington
Mar 4, 2026
Mrs. Fannie Jean Pennington, 86, of Manchester, Ky went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1939 to the union of Daugh and Beatrice (Love) Henson. As a child, she was baptized at, and became a member of, Horse Creek Holiness Church. She later met Lige Pennington who would...
Charlotte Hooker Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Charlotte Hooker Smith, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Laurel Creek Health Center in Manchester, KY. She was born on Tuesday, April 1, 1947 in Manchester, Ky to Walton and Mayme (Henson) Hooker Harris. She was a secretary at Paces Creek Elementary School.
She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Cynthia Philpot; her grandchildren: Keisha...
Jesse McDaniel
Feb 28, 2026
Jesse McDaniel, age 79, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Advent Health Manchester, Ky. He was born on Friday, May 24, 1946 in Manchester, Ky to Gilbert and Perlina (Bowman) McDaniel. He was a farmer.
He leaves to mourn his passing his granddaughter: Zoe and his nephew Lonnie Harris and Elizabeth and Jerred Harris.
He is preceded in death...
Julia Mae Petrey
Feb 27, 2026
Julia Mae Petrey, age 69 passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the U K Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. She was born on Thursday, May 3, 1956 in West Virginia to Lester and Ada (Smith) Blevins. She was a housekeeper.
She leaves surviving her children: Venus Amber Wagers, Jeremy Petrey and wife Becky, Nick Roberts and step-son: Jamie Roberts;...
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