Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County
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;...
Liliana Lyttle
Feb 24, 2026
Liliana Grace Lyttle, the infant daughter of Keeshon Lyttle and Brooklyn Brock, departed this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Lexington, Ky. She was born on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Lexington, Ky.
She is survived by her parents: Keeshon Lyttle and Brooklyn Brock and her brother: Kreed Lyttle.
Funeral Services for Liliana Grace Lyttle will be conducted on Friday, February...
Jerry Weaver
Feb 20, 2026
Jerry Weaver
May 21,1931 - February 20, 2026
Jerry Weaver 94 passed away on February 20, 2026, with his family by his side at his home in Rainbow City, Alabama. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 73 years Irene Ball Weaver. Parents, J.B. & Jackie Weaver, Brother, John Weaver, Sister, Bobbie Florer, Great Grandson, Colby Vinson.
He is survived by...
Charlene Byrd Collins
Feb 19, 2026
Charlene (Byrd) Collins, age 88 passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home. She was born Monday, September 27, 1937 in Manchester, KY to Charlie and Eunice (Sawyers) Byrd. She was a homemaker. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs, CoCo...
Judy Abner
Feb 16, 2026
Judy Abner, age 62 passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 in London, Kentucky. She was born Wednesday, January 29, 1964 at Manchester, Kentucky to Eula (Davidson) Abner. She was a homemaker and a member of His Amazing Grace Holiness Church.
She is survived by her children: Angela Wolfe and husband Kenney, Brandon Abner and fiancé Ciera Holland, Joseph Vaughn, Chris...
Bobby Thompson
Feb 15, 2026
Bobby Thompson, age 74 passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born Friday, June 8, 1951 at Oneida, Kentucky to Otto and Georgia (Payne) Thompson. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Church of God.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Wanda (Bowling) Thompson...
Hughie Hoskins
Feb 13, 2026
Hughie Hoskins, age 67, departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home. He was born on Friday, July 11, 1958 in Clay County, Kentucky to Willie and Marie (Gilbert) Hoskins. He was a coal miner and a member of the Oneida Community Church. Hughie was an avid fisherman and he loved old cars. The love of his...
Billie Jean Lunsford
Feb 11, 2026
Billie Jean Lunsford 86 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday February 11, 2026 at 3:25AM at Brown County Health and Rehabilitation in Nashville, In. Billie Jean was the daughter of Thomas (Tom) and Bessie Gross.
She married the love of her life James (Shorty) Lunsford and together they raised 1 son T.J. Lunsford.
She was proceeded in death by her...
Elbert Lee Wolfe
Feb 9, 2026
Elbert Lee Wolfe, age 61 passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, April 14, 1964 in Manchester, Kentucky to Alvin and Bessie (Barrett) Wolfe. He worked for Sun Pools and Spa and was a volunteer at the Burning Springs Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children:...
James Arnold Smith
Feb 9, 2026
James Arnold “Pete” Smith, age 54 passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on Friday, February 12, 1971 in Manchester, Kentucky to Ellie Mae Smith. He worked in construction for Elmo Greer and Sons for many years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Lisa Smith, his sons: Justin Smith and Jayden Smith, his...
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