Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Donnie Murray~COURTESY
Dec 10, 2023
Donnie Ray Murray, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY on Sunday, December 10th, 2023; he was 71 years old. He was born at the Booth Hospital in Covington, KY on Thursday, April, 4th, 1952 to the late Don and Stella Murray. Surviving are Donnie’s two cherished cousins: Millie Baker and Stella Gadd,...
Ray Bray
Dec 5, 2023
Ray Bray, age 76 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, May 10, 1947 in Manchester to the union of Granville Pearl and Daisy Keith Bray. He was a truck driver and a member of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to mourn...
Wilma Rowland
Dec 4, 2023
Wilma Rowland, age 89 departed this life on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. She was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1934 in Manchester to the union of Lawrence and Nellie Martin Pennington. She worked for the Caron Spinning Thread Company and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn...
Diana Ruth
Dec 4, 2023
Diana Ruth, age 69 of Manchester went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. She was born on Friday, January 15, 1954 in Manchester to Earnest and Ola Gibson Ruth. She was a housekeeper and a member of the Manchester Church of God.
She leaves to mourn her passing her sons:...
Billie Jean Bishop
Dec 3, 2023
Billie Jean Bishop, age 89 departed this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. She was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1934 in Manchester to Holt and Kizzie Barrett Hensley. She was a retired cook for the Landmark of Laurel Creek.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Linda Byrd and husband Carl Gene,...
Georgia Hazlewood
Dec 1, 2023
Georgia Hazlewood, age 79 went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. She was born on Saturday, July 22, 1944 in Manchester to Roland and Thelma Curry Brown. She was a retired cook for the Clay County Board of Education and a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn her...
Mona Lee Whitaker
Nov 27, 2023
Mona Lee Whitaker, age 77 of Fish Trap departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, March 1, 1946 in Manchester to Oakley and Lonzie Davidson.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Lawrence Whitaker and wife Dora, Lisa Gilbert and...
Billy Rolin Phillips
Nov 24, 2023
Billy Rolin Phillips, age 83 departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born on Monday, September 23, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky to Roland Phillips and Edith (P’nut) (Bowling) Phillips. He worked in the coal mines. He left behind wonderful stories, great smiles and always laughter.
He leaves to mourn his passing his family including: Cherokee...
Charles "Pete" Perrin
Nov 23, 2023
Charles “Pete” Perrin, 72 departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on Thursday, October 4, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky to Richard Perrin and Mary Catherine (Goins) Frederick.
He was a member of Lyttleton Baptist Church and he was General Manager at Wendy’s in Manchester.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife:...
Sidney Sams
Nov 16, 2023
Sidney Sams, age 68 departed this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on Friday, April 15, 1955 in Hyden, Kentucky to George and Elizabeth (Baker) Sams.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Jeffrey Sams and wife Terri,
Joe Sams (Angie) and Cheyene Sams as well as his grandchildren: Michael Sams and wife Andrea,...
Jerry Wayne Bays
Nov 8, 2023
Jerry Wayne Bays, age 70, departed this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on Saturday, April 11, 1953 in Pineville, Kentucky to Hardin Bays, Sr. and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Bays. He was a heavy equipment operator.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Zelma (Roark) Bays; his children: Jerry Jerome Bays...
Robert C. Morgan
Nov 5, 2023
Robert C. Morgan, age 85 departed this life on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born on Friday, December 24, 1937 in Manchester to John C. and Etsie Lunsford Morgan.
He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters: Vickie Bundy, Bonnie Brown, Debbie Allen and Michelle Stevens, 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister:...
Aaron Nathan Nelson
Oct 31, 2023
Aaron Nathan Nelson, age 48 passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. He was born on Thursday, January 2, 1975 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Harry Mac Nelson and Marian Brandt Nelson. He was a building contractor.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Priscilla Grover Nelson, his children: Zoe Amburgey (Brian Melton),...
Oakley Forman
Oct 27, 2023
Oakley Forman, age 63 departed this life on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on Thursday, January 28, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rex and June (Allen) Forman. He was a former supervisor at Jackson WWS and was a member of the Church of God.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Jeremy...
Ronnie Thompson, Sr.
Oct 26, 2023
Ronnie Thompson Sr. 75, died at home in Okeechobee, FL on October 26, 2023. He was the first son, born on January 31, 1948 to Irvin and Sudia Thompson in Manchester, KY.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joy Bowling Thompson of Manchester, Ky. He is also survived by his brother Lonnie Gene Thompson...
Terry Harmon Spurlock
Oct 25, 2023
Terry Harmon Spurlock, age 69, of London, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born on October 11, 1954 in Scottsville, Kentucky.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Lynn Bolton Spurlock; two children, Leslie Spurlock Beasley & husband Ryan of Nashville, TN, Willis Matthew Spurlock & wife Lori of London, KY; six siblings, Danny...
Delmer Messer
Oct 24, 2023
Delmer Messer, age 64 departed this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. He was born on Thursday, January 15, 1959 in Beverly, Kentucky to Gilbert and Maggie Grubb Messer. He worked for the railroad, did odd jobs and worked in tobacco and was a member of the Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church.
He leaves...
Ricky Fields
Oct 21, 2023
Ricky Fields, age 68 passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home. He was born on Thursday, December 2, 1954 in Manchester to A. C. and Beatrice Owens Fields.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Rita Hite Fields, his son: Anthony Fields and his granddaughter: Kami Addison Turner.
He is preceded in...
Betty Jean Napier
Oct 20, 2023
Betty Jean Napier, age 65 passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at her home. She was born on Monday, June 23, 1958 in Manchester to James and Hazel Gibson Gregory.
She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Crystal R. Napier, her son: Bradley Napier and Lynsey and her grandchildren: MaKayla Hughes and husband Ethan and Kinsley...
Roxie Davidson Gregory
Oct 13, 2023
Roxie Davidson Gregory, age 91 of Manchester went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Frank and Ella Carnahan Davidson. She was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church and worked at New Departure Hyatt Automotive parts for 30 years.
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