Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Esther Bowman

Esther Bowman

Aug 31, 2025

Esther Bowman, age 78, departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on Monday, October 28, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio.

She leaves to mourn her passing son: Anthony Elmer Bowman and Angela Davidson; these grandchildren: Amanda Sizemore, Brittany Bradley, Courtney Bowman, Megan Bowman and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are these special cousins: Shirley Hyden,...

Dennis "Doc" Smith

Dennis "Doc" Smith

Aug 28, 2025

Dennis “Doc” Smith, age 61, departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Manchester, Ky. He was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1964 in Manchester, Ky to Luther and Nancy (Rogers) Smith. He worked at 421 Service Station for 15 years.

He is survived by his children: Dennis Smith and wife Katrina and Kimberly Jo Smith; these grandchildren: Draven Smith,...

Mary Howell

Mary Howell

Aug 27, 2025

Mary Howell , age 90, departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Laurel Heights in London, KY. She was born on Friday, February 15, 1935 in Manchester, Kentucky to Charlie and Leona (Miller) Reynolds. She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Brenda Wilkerson and Eddie of London, KY, Charles Howell and Debbie of Cannon,...

Margary Potter

Margary Potter

Aug 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margary H. Potter

Margary H. Potter (Margy) passed away at the age of 93 on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born on Wednesday, May 4, 1932 in Manchester, KY to John D. and Cleo (Cotton) Potter. Margary spent most of her adult life in Lexington, KY. She was a...

John Lawson, Jr.

John Lawson, Jr.

Aug 24, 2025

John Lawson, Jr., age 75 passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, March 15, 1950 in Big Creek, Kentucky to Tom and Mary Ann (Henson) Lawson.

He is survived by his son: John (Johnny) Lawson and his brothers and sisters: Dorothy Warren, Cledith Smith...

Jimmy Ray Gray

Jimmy Ray Gray

Aug 22, 2025

Jimmy Ray Gray, age 58 passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, August 9, 1967 in Manchester, Kentucky to Willie Ray Gray and Helen (Hacker) Gray.

He is survived by his son: Zack Gray and his wife: Alisha, his granddaughter: Annistyn Gray, his brother: Russell Gray and his...

Charles Anthony Hacker

Charles Anthony Hacker

Aug 20, 2025

Charles Anthony Hacker, age 44, departed this life on August 20, 2025 at Advent Health. He was born on Thursday, July 23, 1981 in Lexington, Ky to Bobby and Cynthia Ann (Dezarn) Hacker.

Charles is survived by his father: Bobby Hacker and two siblings: Kimberly Smith and husband James and Gabriel Hacker; these nieces and nephews: Kelsey Hacker and husband James,...

Dorothy Kahny

Dorothy Kahny

Aug 19, 2025

Dorothy Wright Kahny, age 89, of Oneida, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on March 21, 1936, she lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and devotion to family. Whether offering a warm smile, a helping hand, or a listening ear, Dorothy’s presence was a source of comfort and love. Her care extended beyond her immediate family,...

Yvonne Parks

Yvonne Parks

Aug 19, 2025

Yvonne M. Parks, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Beattyville, KY. She was born on Saturday, October 23, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska to Leonard W. and Peggy A. (Maret) Mueller.

She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Hubbard Garrett and husband Danny.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Leonard and Peggy Mueller and her husband Lawrence...

Cashton Trayce Warren

Cashton Trayce Warren

Aug 16, 2025

Cashton Trayce Warren, age 19 went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on Friday, September 2, 2005 in Corbin, Kentucky to William Warren and Melissa (Abner) Garrison. He worked for Warren’s Body Shop.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Carston Warren, his father: William Warren, his mother: Melissa Garrison and her husband John...

Chelsea Bundy

Chelsea Bundy

Aug 13, 2025

Chelsea Bundy, age 84 passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Texas. She was born on Sunday, June 1, 1941 in Helena, Kentucky to Oscar and Nannie (McCreary) Bundy. She was a waitress and homemaker.

She is survived by her sons: Stanley M. Miller and James E. Miller, her grandsons: Ryan Oscar, Adrain Miller and Branden Miller, her step grandchildren:...

Julia Ann Jarvis

Julia Ann Jarvis

Aug 5, 2025

Julia Ann Jarvis, age 76 of Manchester went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born on Tuesday, May 10, 1949 in Manchester to Charles and Reva (Edwards) Smith. She worked at Phillps Diversified and was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her siblings: Jeanie Smith, Bill Smith and his wife...

Sillus Lee, Jr.

Sillus Lee, Jr.

Aug 4, 2025

Sillus Lee Jr.,a devoted father, loyal brother, proud son, and hardworking pipeliner, passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at the age of 59. Sillus was born on Thursday, March 24, 1966 to the union of Rev. Sill and Sallie (Gray) Lee. He was of the holiness faith.

A simple man with a big heart, he found his greatest joy in...

Roy Wagers

Roy Wagers

Aug 2, 2025

Roy Wagers, age 76, departed this life on August 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1948 in Manchester, Ky to Beve and Rosie (Curry) Wagers. He loved his family and riding four wheelers. He also loved to go looking for ginseng. He was a retired coal miner with Leeco.

Roy survived by his children: Patricia...

Bessie Brown

Bessie Brown

Aug 2, 2025

Bessie (Crawford) Brown, age 82 went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born on Sunday, July 18, 1943 in Blue Hole, Kentucky to Milton and Versie (Smith) Crawford. She was a retired school teacher and school counselor for the Clay County Board of Education and a member of the Zion Baptist Church. Bessie was a...

Debra Ann McQueen

Debra Ann McQueen

Jul 30, 2025

Debra Ann McQueen, age 65, departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2025. She was born on Tuesday, August 4, 1959, in Manchester to Theodore Mullins and Geraldine (Owens) Mullins. She worked at Housekeeping for Advent Health, and she was a member of El’s Branch Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Stanley McQueen and these children: Tyrone...

Lida Lees (Lucas) Becknell

Lida Lees (Lucas) Becknell

Jul 30, 2025

Lida Lees (Lucas) Becknell, age 77 of Locust Street in Manchester went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born on Friday, June 11, 1948 in Oneida, Kentucky to James Mountjoy and Ann (Hackett) Lucas. She was a business woman, designer, co-owner of Rebecca Leigh Accents and entrepreneur and a member of the King’s Way Church...

Carl Barnes

Carl Barnes

Jul 29, 2025

Carl Barnes, age 84 of Sizerock, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home with family present on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Carl was a lifelong resident of Sizerock, Kentucky except for a period where he and his wife Mary Esther lived in South Lebanon, Ohio while working at GE. Carl owned his own business, Barnes Auto Sales where he rebuilt,...

John Nolan

John Nolan

Jul 26, 2025



John Nolan of Manchester departed life on July 26, 2025, to his heavenly home, the good Lord blessed him to live 96 years on this earth. John was born in Beverly, Ky, he was a member of the Katies Creek United Baptist Church.

John lived most his life on Red Bird where he raised his family, he enjoyed gardening, walking in...

Clara Joyce Seal

Clara Joyce Seal

Jul 22, 2025

Clara Joyce Seal, age 86 departed this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, May 13, 1939 in Manchester, Kentucky to George and Blanche (Brumley) Roberts. She was a member of the Pentecostal Faith and a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Trish Mabe and her husband Jeff of Corbin, her...