Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sandra Lynn Hicks-West

Jun 8, 2023

Sandra Lynn Hicks-West, age 63 departed this life on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.  She was born on Sunday, November 22, 1959 in Middletown, Ohio to Alton Ray and Bobbie Mills Hicks.  She was a retired school teacher for the Clay County Board of Education, where she taught at...

Robert Young, Jr.

Jun 6, 2023

Robert Young, Jr., age 54 departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Saturday, November 9, 1968 in Red Bird, Kentucky to Robert Young, Sr. and Ruth (Hooker) Kurtz.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sisters and brother:  Amanda Helen,...

Lucy Marlene Marcum

Jun 6, 2023

Mrs. Lucy Marlene Marcum of Manchester, KY., age 64 went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on Sunday, September 14, 1958 in London, Kentucky to the union of Chris and Lydia Jewell Keen.  She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to...

Paul Douglas Collins

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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Cecil James Craft

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...

Ray Gregory

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...

Patricia (Scott) Downey

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...

John Downey

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...

Debbie Sue (Jones) Minton

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...

Shirley A. Stevens

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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