Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Kathy Roark

Kathy Roark

Oct 16, 2025

Katherine Roark, age 82 of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born on Wednesday, June 9, 1943 to Denver and Edna (Grubb) Robinson. She was a driver for PR Pharmacy and a member of Faith of Life Church in Leesburg, Florida.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: James Roark and one daughter: Barbara Thurman,...

Jimmy Darrell Carr

Jimmy Darrell Carr

Oct 15, 2025

Jimmy Darrell Carr, age 65 passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Tuesday, June 21, 1960 in Oneida, Kentucky to Carl William Carr and Gladys (Smith) Edwards.

He is survived by his wife: Denise (Henson) Carr and these children: Elizabeth Carr, Thomas Mosley, Kellie Henson, Rachel Helton...

Vernal Donnie Prayter

Vernal Donnie Prayter

Oct 13, 2025

Vernal Donnie Prayter, age 84 of Oneida, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, December 8, 1940 in Beechburg, Kentucky to Douglas Prayter and Clara (McRoberts) Baker.

He is survived by many friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Graveside Services for Vernal Donnie Prayter will be conducted...

Flossie Luse

Flossie Luse

Oct 12, 2025

Flossie Luse, age 94, of Manchester, KY passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on Monday, October 20, 1930, at Laurel Creek in Clay County, KY. to Luchin Johnson and Meda Woods Johnson Blair.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Carol Deanne Hubbard and Kathline Porter; her grandchildren: John Steven Fussner, Jr., Michael...

Gloria Jean "Jeanie" Roberts

Gloria Jean "Jeanie" Roberts

Oct 10, 2025



Gloria Jean “Jeanie” Roberts, age 80, of Manchester, KY passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Laurel Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manchester, KY. She was born on Sunday, December 17, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Alonzo “Stormy” and Bernice Parks Whitis. She was a retired teacher’s aide and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.

She leaves...

Mildred Hampton

Mildred Hampton

Oct 7, 2025

Mrs. Mildred Hampton, age 102, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born Tuesday, July 10, 1923 in Clay County, KY to Steve J. and Polly Craft Brown. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church.

Her favorite past times and hobbies include sharing her life...

Jeffery Allen Dewayne Sizemore

Jeffery Allen Dewayne Sizemore

Oct 4, 2025

Jeffery Allen Dewayne Sizemore, age 23, of Manchester, KY passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 to James and Eva (Harris) Sizemore.

He leaves to mourn his passing his father and mother: James and Eva Sizemore; his grandfather: Willie Sizemore; his baby boy on the way and his fiancée: Bonnie Madden; a special...

Lisa Ann Mays

Lisa Ann Mays

Oct 3, 2025

Lisa Ann Mays, age 57, of Manchester, KY passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at her home. She was born on Friday, July 19, 1968, in Manchester, KY to Shirley Don and Ruby Jean (Smith) Reid. She was a member of Bethany Pentecostal Church. She worked at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Community Based Services, Family Support...

Lucy LeNeave

Lucy LeNeave

Oct 2, 2025

Mrs. Lucy S.LeNeave, age 101, passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2025. She was born on July 18,1924 to the late Beverly P. (BP) Baker and Lizzie Mae (Goforth) Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband Orby LeNeave, her sister Florence Baker and brother Wiley Baker and wife Jewel, and son in-law Albert Binder. 

Lucy, until...

Annie Lou Smith

Annie Lou Smith

Sep 30, 2025

Annie Lou (Wagers) Smith, age 70, of Goose Rock, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Advent Health in Manchester, KY. She was born on Friday, April 22, 1955 in Manchester, KY to Andrew and Marie (Smallwood) Wagers. She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Randy Smith and special daughter-in-law Sonnie, Jeffrey Smith...

Lucy Slusher Smith

Lucy Slusher Smith

Sep 26, 2025

Lucy Slusher Smith, age 91, of Oneida, KY passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Lucy was born on December 31, 1933, a devoted mother of Christian faith. She had a sweet, gentle spirit, a kind heart, and a home filled with endless wisdom and love. Her greatest joy came...

Eddie Bradford Hayre

Eddie Bradford Hayre

Sep 21, 2025

Eddie Bradford Hayre, age 76, departed this life on Sunday, September 21,2025 at the AdventHealth in Manchester, KY. He was born Sunday, June 26, 1949.

He is survived by his wife: Willa (Minton) Hayre and one son: Scott Hayre; one sister: Margie Wallace and Bob and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son: Jason...

Billie Jean Davidson

Billie Jean Davidson

Sep 20, 2025

Billie Jean Davidson, age 85 passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at her home. She was born on Monday, September 2, 1940 in Manchester, KY to Ray and Belle (Fields) Cupp. She retired from the health department.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Charles Ray McDaniel, Teresa Sandlin, Leona Davidson, Steven Davidson and Regina Smallwood; these brothers and...

Mellisa "Lisa" Sizemore

Mellisa "Lisa" Sizemore

Sep 20, 2025

Mellisa “Lisa” Sizemore, age 58 passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. She was born on Saturday, January 7, 1967 in Sandusky, Ohio to David and Lola (Byrd) Lewis. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital. Lisa Sizemore, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved friend, went home to be with the Lord....

Alma Burkhart

Alma Burkhart

Sep 17, 2025

Alma (Goins) Burkhart, age 61 passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at her home in Speedwell, Tennessee. She was born on Monday, June 22, 1964 in Manchester, Kentucky to Shade and Lettie (Minton) Goins. She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at the Powell Valley Middle School in Speedwell, Tennessee.

She leaves to mourn her...

Edith Ball Caudill

Edith Ball Caudill

Sep 14, 2025

Edith (Ball) Caudill, age 88, departed this life on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1937 in Sexton Creek, Kentucky to James Harvey and Edna (Byrd) Ball. She was a member of Ell’s Branch Baptist Church and Martha Clark #201 Eastern Star for 50 years. She was also a historian, and she loved genealogy.

She leaves...

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...