Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Gene Wayne Abner

Gene Wayne Abner

Aug 15, 2023

Gene Wayne Abner, age 54 departed this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  He was born on Wednesday, September 18, 1968 in Barbourville, KY to Oland and Laura (Philpot) Abner.  He loved fishing.  He loved playing games and some of his favorites were chess, checkers, playing cards and board games.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Willie James Wagers

Willie James Wagers

Aug 14, 2023

Willie James Wagers, age 57 departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, January 19, 1966 in Manchester to the union of Clifford and Connie Curry Wagers.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Danielle Wagers, Cody Wagers and his wife Paige and Dylan Wagers, his grandchildren: Kolton...

Carol (Spurlock)  Brown

Carol (Spurlock) Brown

Aug 9, 2023

Mrs. Carol Spurlock Brown, age 59 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Hazard ARH.  She was born on Saturday, June 13, 1964 in Oneida, Kentucky to Harvey and Evelyn Spurlock.  She worked with Home Health and was a member of the Curry Branch Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Theresa (Smith)  Branch

Theresa (Smith) Branch

Aug 7, 2023

Mrs. Theresa Branch, age 60 departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, May 12, 1963 in Tampa, Florida to William and Leona Goldstein Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Robert Branch, her daughter: Tonyi Volstreike, her mother: Leona Smith, her brothers: Timothy Smith and his...

Audrey Ann Smith

Audrey Ann Smith

Aug 1, 2023

Audrey Ann Smith, age 45 departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.  She was born on Monday, June 19, 1978 in Red Bird, KY to Ottis and Lizzie Mae (Smallwood) Smith.  She was a nurses aide and worked in the medical field.

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Ella Mae (Swafford)  McDaniel

Ella Mae (Swafford) McDaniel

Jul 30, 2023

Mrs. Ella Mae McDaniel, age 69 departed this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Thursday, November 12, 1953 in Manchester to the union of Cloyd and Nettie Broughton Swafford.  She was a registered nurse practitioner for over 40 years.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband:...

Vivian Lee (Morgan)  Finley

Vivian Lee (Morgan) Finley

Jul 24, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Lee (Morgan) Finley, age 80 went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Friday, November 13, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Monroe and Mildred Hacker Morgan.  She was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church and retired secretary for Ray M. Finley Trucking.

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Minnie Lou Roberts

Minnie Lou Roberts

Jul 16, 2023

Minnie Lou Roberts, age 60 departed this life on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Friday, September 7, 1962 in Manchester to Matt and Francis Hollen Sizemore.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Jack Roberts, special friends: Jonathan and Alissa Butler, her brothers and sisters: Lonnie Sizemore and wife Lisa,...

Gail Stevens

Gail Stevens

Jul 15, 2023

COURTESY OBITUARY

Gail Stevens, 65 of Manchester, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She leaves behind two daughters, Kendra Bridges & husband Brad, April Whitaker & husband Bryan; two siblings, Donnie Sams & wife Margaret; Larry Sams; two grandchildren, Jaycob Whitaker, Cooper Martin; plus a host of other family and friends to mourn...

Charles Gilbert

Charles Gilbert

Jul 12, 2023

Charles Gilbert age 95 of Oneida, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday - July 12, 2023 at Landmark of Laurel Creek. He was the husband of Martha Ann Davidson Gilbert, father of Jennings Gilbert of Somerset, Kentucky John Carmon Gilbert and wife Judi of London, Kentucky, Billy Joe Gilbert and wife Marianne of Oneida, Kentucky, Vickie Joyce Runion of...

Lisa Campbell Dezarn

Lisa Campbell Dezarn

Jul 7, 2023

Lisa Campbell Dezarn was born into the union of Earl and Ivory Smith Campbell on August 28, 1965, she gained her angel wings on July 7, 2023 at the age of 57. She leaves to deeply mourn her passing her daughter Janelle Dezarn Webb and her wife Katy Webb, she also leaves two sons Trevor Ryan Dezarn and...

Patricia Ann Jordan Napier

Patricia Ann Jordan Napier

Jul 7, 2023

Patricia Ann Jordan Napier age 68, of Upper Rader Road in Manchester, Kentucky,  widow of Orie Napier passed away on Friday - July 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday - November 24, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida to the union of William Seymour and Doretta Neal Jordan. She was a former Housekeeping Manager for Laurel...

Pauline Weaver

Pauline Weaver

Jun 26, 2023

Pauline Weaver, age 81, departed this life on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Landmark of Laurel Creek in Manchester.   She was born on Friday, December 5, 1941 in Manchester, KY to Newton and Nell Hensley Reynolds.  She was an Assistant Jailer and Matron of the Jail.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Charlotte Wagers, Vanessa...

Lillie Roberts Cupp

Lillie Roberts Cupp

Jun 22, 2023

Lillie Roberts Cupp, age 88 departed this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Thursday, February 28, 1935 in Manchester to Jay and Eva Thompson Sandlin.  She was a cook at the Laurel Creek Health Care Center and a member of the Burning Springs Church of God for over 30...

James Foster

James Foster

Jun 21, 2023

James Foster, age 72 departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Rockcastle Health and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, KY.  He was born on Wednesday, May 30, 1951 in Laurel County, KY to Taylor and Nennie (Thompson)Foster.  He was retired from Kentucky Department of Highways as a mechanic.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: ...

Katharine "Kathy" Collins

Katharine "Kathy" Collins

Jun 19, 2023

Katharine “Kathy” Collins, age 84 departed this life on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Saturday, December 24, 1938 in Manchester to Clifton and Ida Depew Hoskins.  She was a bus driver for KCEOC Headstart.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Curt Sams and wife Lori, Carter Sams...

Lester Sizemore

Lester Sizemore

Jun 16, 2023

Lester Sizemore, age 69 departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Saturday, May 8, 1954 in Manchester to Elmer and Stella Hubbard Sizemore.  He was a retired jeweler and a member of the Lily Holiness Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Gail Buckman Sizemore, his children:...

Cora Ella (Hensley)  Cooke

Cora Ella (Hensley) Cooke

Jun 15, 2023

Cora Ella (Hensley) Cooke passed away in Lexington, KY on June 15, 2023. She was born on January 21, 1934 at home in Sibert, Kentucky. Her mother, Ella Gregory Hensley, passed as a result of the childbirth and her father, James S. Madison Hensley, raised her until he passed, too, when she was seven. She moved to Manchester when...

Jerry L. Howard

Jerry L. Howard

Jun 14, 2023

Jerry L. Howard, age 73 went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Monday, December 26, 1949 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of J. L. and Audrey (Sams) Howard.  He worked for Shamrock Coal for many years and was a warehouse manager.  He was...

Colton Gage Raymond Bates

Colton Gage Raymond Bates

Jun 11, 2023

COLTON GAGE RAYMOND BATES

Colton was born asleep in the arms of Jesus on June 11, 2023.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents:  Destanie Feltner and Gage Bates of Manchester, also surviving is his four-legged brother, Moose; his grandparents:  Janessa Feltner and Daniel Mayfield of Manchester; Justin Bates of Manchester and Crystal Thompson...