Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Jun 18, 2021

Doris Gross, age 86 departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Wednesday, May 22, 1935 in Manchester to Matt and Martha Owens Dezarn. She retired from food service for the Clay County Board of Education and attended the Morgan Branch Baptist Church and Church of God Worship Center.

Jun 13, 2021

Alfred Thomas Jewell, age 57 departed this life on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, January 15, 1964 in Manchester to James and Sudie Smith Jewell.

He leaves to mourn his passing his step-children: Eli Marcum and Jessamine Combs, his grandchildren: Shayla and Tommy Lee, his brothers: Ralph Jewell, James Jewell...

Jun 10, 2021

Mrs. Stella Sizemore, age 87 of Manchester departed this life on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Advent Health Manchester.  She was born on Friday, November 24, 1933 in Manchester, Kentucky to Matt Hubbard and Laura Wagers Hubbard.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Burning Springs Church of God.

She leaves to mourn her...

Jun 9, 2021

Mr. Bobby Lee Reid, age 79, departed this life on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Advent Health Manchester. He was born on Friday, May 8, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Calvin Gary Reid and Beatrice (Bowman) Ponder.  He was a farmer, a member of the Fellowship Tabernacle and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a...

Jun 8, 2021

Mr. William Letcher (Bill) White was born on July 26, 1934 to the union of Charles H. White and Nora (Sizemore) White in Manchester, KY.  He married Helen (Ruth) White on May 5, 1956.  Bill was best known for teaching auto mechanics at the Clay County Vocational School and later as Principal.  He was 13th Regional Vocational Education Program...

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jane Stewart, age 56 departed this life on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Advent Health Hospital.  She was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1965 in Oneida, KY to Ernest and Thursa Smith Cotton.  She was a homemaker and of the holiness faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Danny Stewart; her mother: ...

Jun 2, 2021

Mrs. Joan M. Murray, age 90 departed this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Saturday, August 9, 1930 in Corpus Christi, Texas to George Grover Sutherland and Mildred Grace (Lindsey) Sutherland.  She was a LV Nurse and a member of the Liberty Worship Center.

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. Rufus B. Smith, age 61, departed this life on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on Monday, January 18, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky to Ernest and Eva Smith.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children:  Jeremy Smith; Ruth Ann Smith; and Eva Davis of...

May 31, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Langdon passed away at 3:00 AM on Monday, May 31st, 2021 with both hands held tightly by her closest family.  She left this world with grace —feeling loved, happy, and sure of her next destination.

Kathy was born on August 16, 1940 to Ruby (Shepherd) Hampton, and Burnette Hampton in Letcher County, KY.

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May 30, 2021

Mrs. Janet Lynn Collins, age 67 departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Thursday, September 17, 1953 in Tyner, Kentucky to Gilbert and Bessie Clark Issacs.  She worked at Dairy Queen in McKee, Kentucky and is a member of the Potters House Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her...

May 30, 2021

Ada Shirley, 96 of Tampico, IN, passed away at 12:50 AM at her granddaughters' home in Medora on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Ada was born on September 5, 1924, in Manchester, Ky, she was the daughter of John Day and Mamie (Depew) Maxie who are both deceased.

On March 4, 1947, she married Rawland "Podney"...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Hooker, age 86 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Saturday, December 8, 1934 in Manchester to the union of Matt and Lydia Ward Woods.  She was a former restaurant owner of Dot’s Place on Sexton Creek and a member of the...

May 28, 2021

Charles F. Reid, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 28, 2021. Charles was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 3, 1946 to Granville and Daisy Reid. On October 2, 1964, he married the love of his life, Carol J. Riley. Charles worked at H.P Deuscher Company and American Fan Company for many years...

May 26, 2021

Johnathan B. Hoskins, age 32 departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  He was born on Monday, February 27, 1989 in Hyden, Kentucky to Bruce and Rosalee Hoskins.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Hadlee Hoskins, his parents: Bruce and Rosalee Hoskins, his maternal grandmother: Ethelene Hoskins as well as other family and friends....

May 24, 2021

Rose Begley Appleton, age 85 departed this life on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Peru, Indiana.  She was born on Tuesday, September 10, 1935 in Harlan County, Kentucky to Marsh and Bertha Boggs Browning.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Raymond Begley and Kim, her son-in-law: Gene Sparks, her grandchildren: Kristi...

May 23, 2021

Lester Charles “Chucky” Daniel, age 32 departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the AdventHealth in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Friday, September 23, 1988 in Hyden, Kentucky to Lester Charles Daniel and Mary Belle Burns.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Gavyn Daniel, 12 nieces and nephews, a special friend who...

May 23, 2021

Mr. Russell G. “Tiny” Philpot, age 69 departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  He was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1951 in Manchester, Kentucky to Odie Philpot and Glasco Pennington Fullwood.  He was a coal truck mechanic.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Tina Henson, Tonya Marable and her husband James and Russell...

May 22, 2021

Carrie Marie Shepherd, age 45 departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Thursday, August 21, 1975 in London, Kentucky to Nicky and René Morris Shepherd.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Shannon Hubbard, her children: Anne Marie Shepherd, Paige Hubbard,...

May 19, 2021

Monica Lynn Jones, age 69, of Ham Hollow Road departed this life on Wednesday May 19, 2021. She was born on Sunday, June 17, 1951 to Gillis and Nettie (Smith) Jones in Manchester, Kentucky. She is a member of Manchester Gospel Mission Church. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Cottongim, her grandson Trenton Abner, and the following sisters:...

May 18, 2021

Richard E. Allen, age 83 departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  He was born on Monday, January 11, 1937 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Harvey J. and Polly Anderson Allen.  He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Bethany Pentecostal Church.

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