Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Paul Douglas Collins, age 66 went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Monday, December 3, 1956 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Charlie and Loretta Mays Collins.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith.

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Jun 1, 2023

Mr. Cecil James Craft, age 86 went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1937 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of John H. and Mattie Lewis Craft.  He worked for the Clay County Board of Education as a principal at Hacker...

May 26, 2023

Ray Gregory, age 96 of Manchester went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born the eldest child of Gilbert “Bice” Gregory, Jr. and Thelma Hibbard Gregory on Sunday, March 27, 1927 in Hima, Kentucky.  He was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church, worked at New Departure Hyatts Automotive parts for 30 years...

May 21, 2023

Patricia Downey, age 69 departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Saturday, December 5, 1953 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to Delbert Scott and Ola B. Reed Shaw.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Amee Robinson and her husband Mike, her son: James Roberts, her grandchildren: Erica Barrett...

May 21, 2023

John Downey, age 59 departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  He was born on Monday, November 18, 1963 in Manchester to Charles Douglas and Fay Reid Downey.

He leaves to mourn his passing his step-daughter: Amee Robinson and husband Mike, his step-son: James Roberts, his granddaughters: Erica Barrett and husband Matthew and Savana Powell.  Also...

May 12, 2023

Debbie Sue Minton, age 64 departed this life on Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Saturday, January 10, 1959 in Manchester to Gillis and Nettie Smith Jones.  She was retired from the Kentucky Division of Child Support and a member of the Garrard Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her...

May 11, 2023

Shirley A. Stevens, age 86 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Advent Health Manchester.  She was born on Monday, March 8, 1937 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Delbert King and Hattie (Moore) King Stevens.  She worked to upholster furniture and a member of the Church of God Worship Center.

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May 10, 2023

Donna Sue Deaton, age 54 departed this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Friday, August 2, 1968 in Red Bird, Kentucky to Arlie and Lucy Patrick Mitchell.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Billy’s Branch House of Prayer.

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

May 7, 2023

David Eversole, age 61 departed this life on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Saturday, January 6, 1962 in Manchester to Robert Hibbard and Cora Harris Eversole.  He was a retired coal miner.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Cindy Jordon Eversole, his daughters: Bridgette Eversole, Brittany Eversole...

May 2, 2023

Lucy Faye Collins, age 76 departed this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  She was born on Monday, February 24, 1947 in Mercer County, Kentucky to Simon and Viola Lexey Hall.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Melinda Smith of Jackson County, James Lewis of Manchester, David Lewis of Manchester, Larry Collins of Manchester, Roy...

Apr 27, 2023

Debora Lynn Johnson Hoskins, age 59, finished the race of life on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  She was born on Wednesday, July 10, 1963 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Clinton and Jo Ann Rader Johnson.  Debbie was a homemaker, lifelong resident of the Burning Springs community, and a member...

Apr 26, 2023

Angela Davidson-Wilson, age 39 of Nicholasville departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Monday, June 27, 1983 in Manchester, Kentucky to Homer and Sallie (Webb) Davidson.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Donald Wilson and her children:  Nathan Todd and Jacob Cole; her mother:  Sallie Davidson; her...

Apr 23, 2023

Ernest Harris, of London, formerly of Paces Creek, born April 23, 1944, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born to the union of George and Thelma Smith Harris. Ernest was a member of Lily Holiness Church in London, Ky. He was a retired coal miner with Shamrock Coal Company.

Apr 23, 2023

Charlene Robinson Dezarn, age 80 departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  She was born on Friday, March 19, 1943 in Manchester to Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson.  She was a member of the New Beginning Community Church and she was retired from Mid-South Factory.

She...

Apr 18, 2023

Amanda Marcum, age 36 of London departed this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Monday, December 29, 1986 in Franklin, Indiana to Wilburn and Janet Wagers Branstutter.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Daniel Marcum, her step-daughter: Danielle Marcum, her father: Wilburn Branstutter, her mother: Janet Branstutter and...

Apr 17, 2023

Bonnie Jones Gulley. Beloved wife of the late Billy J. Gulley for 57 years. Loving sister of Ruth Smith, Lula Faye Jones, Carolyn Ann (Kenneth) Allen, Linda (Bill) Wagers, and Debbie Sue (Thomas Lee) Minton. Dear stepmother of Dora (Dave) Bradford, Debbie Jones, and the late Diana Loftus. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Amanda) Beckman. Great-grandmother of Kaitlyn Randolph, Quinton...

Apr 16, 2023

Mattie Marie “Tootie” Rosiere, age 82 departed this life on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  She was born on Friday, May 10, 1940 in Manchester to Willie and Anna (Hicks) Byrd.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brothers and sisters:  Kent Byrd and wife Ruth; Lee Byrd and wife Sharlene; Thelma Johnson; Bessie...

Apr 15, 2023

Lewis Keith Ferrell, age 57 departed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  He was born on Monday, August 2, 1965 in Manchester to Franklin Delanore Ferrell and Lucy Katherine Hayre Ferrell.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Becky Abner Ferrell, his son: Mason Warner Ferrell and his fiancé Candice Hubbard, his nephew he raised...

Apr 14, 2023

Mary Katherine Mitchell of Livingston, Kentucky was born January 27, 1933 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Richmond Cress and Celia Westerfield Cress. She was united in marriage to Robert Mitchell who preceded her in death. She is survived by her seven children, Darryl Mitchell of Newport, Kentucky, Judy Boswell of Amelia, Ohio, Peggy Snyder...

Apr 8, 2023

Robert M. Darnold, age 70 departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, May 4, 1952 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rufus and Mary (Collins) Osborne.  He was a surface coal miner.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Michael Darnold and wife...