Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gertrude Lawson
May 10, 2025
Gertrude Lawson, age 79 passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Advent Health Manchester, KY. She was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill B. Gregory and Cora (Minton) Gregory.
She was a member of the Roots Branch Baptist Church and retired from the United States Post Office. She worked at the Hima and Manchester...
Hiram "June Bug" Cornett, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Hiram “June Bug” Cornett, Jr., age 71, departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on Saturday, December 19, 1953 in Manchester, KY to Hiram Cornett, Sr. and Francis (Nolan) Cornett.
He leaves to mourn his passing his sisters: Evelyn Strunk, Mary-Bam Wilson, Lorna Cornett, Jane Dawes, Flora Jean Morgan, and Amanda J. Walters.
He is...
Monte Slater Hounchell
May 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Monte Slater Hounchell
August 10, 1938 – May 1, 2025
Monte Slater Hounchell, age 86, of London, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his home on May 1, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, teacher, and man of faith, Monte’s life was a testament to quiet strength, enduring love, and unwavering devotion.Born on August 10, 1938, in Beech Creek, Kentucky,
Monte...
Donald Wayne Morgan
Apr 29, 2025
Donald Wayne Morgan, age 78, passed away peacefully at Kettering Hospital on April 29, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his wife Nellie Jean Morgan and their son Tony Wayne Morgan. Donald was survived by his brother Russell Morgan, daughter: Carleen Fleenor and husband Mike and his grandchildren: Jessica Collins, Morgan Fleenor, Michael Fleenor, Boaz Fleenor. He was also...
Larry Wayne Sizemore
Apr 29, 2025
Larry Wayne Sizemore, age 74, departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY. He was born on Saturday, February 10, 1951 in Manchester, KY to Elmer and Stella (Hubbard) Sizemore. He was a butcher and of the Pentecostal faith.
Larry will forever be missed, he was hilarious, quick-witted, and always ready with...
Scott Andrew Cary
Apr 29, 2025
Scott Andrew Cary, age 23, departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Baptist Health in Richmond, KY. He was born on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 in Lexington, KY to Kevin Cary and Kandace Allen Wallace. He was an electrical apprentice with Davis H. Elliot Co. He was a specialist with the National Guard with the 149th EVCC.
He...
Harold "Punkin" Lewis
Apr 28, 2025
Harold “Punkin” Lewis, age 68 passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, August 25, 1956 in Manchester, Kentucky to Maxine Rawlings Smith.
He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Shery Shepherd, his son: Billy Joe Hatfield and his grandchildren: Michael Blaine Shepherd, Alexia Lynn Shepherd, Hunter Hatfield,...
Frankie James Madden
Apr 22, 2025
Frankie James Madden, age 58, departed this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Hazard ARH in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, September 22, 1966 in Oneida, Kentucky to Raleigh Madden and Jessie (Spurlock) Owens.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Janice (Snowden) Madden and two children: James David Madden and Jessica Nicole Madden; his mother:...
Marion Watts, Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
Marion Watts, Jr., age 82, departed this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, December 27, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky to Marion Watts, Sr. and Eva (Feltner) Watts. He is retired from Square D Electrical and a member of Thrive Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a veteran...
Sarah Joyce Frazier
Apr 20, 2025
Sarah Joyce Frazier of Laurel Branch passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Tuesday, June 20, 1950 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Willie and Annie (Hicks) Byrd. She was a member of the Tanksley Holiness Church and worked as a cook for the Clay...
Melissa Ann Hamilton
Apr 20, 2025
Melissa Ann Hamilton, age 58 passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born on Saturday, November 26, 1966 in Martinsville, Indiana to James Bruce and Clemie Cleo (Harmon) Howard. She was a member of the Manchester Christian Church and an instructional aide at the Clay County High School.
She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: James Earl Hudson and...
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