Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Jacque Lou Gibson Brown

Jacque Lou Gibson Brown

May 29, 2025

Jacque Lou Gibson Brown passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on May 29, 2025 in London, KY.

Jacque was born to Joe R. Gibson and Lillie Jones Gibson on May 12, 1940 in Clay County, KY. She was united in marriage to Ray Charles Brown on October 31, 1964.

Jacque was a homemaker and a member of the...

Mildred Gregory

Mildred Gregory

May 28, 2025

Mrs. Mildred P. Gregory age 96 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Monday, February 4, 1929 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was a bookkeeper and homemaker, Member of the Eastern Star and Member of Horse Creek Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing: daughter, Catherine Jones:...

Callie (Sparks) Collins

Callie (Sparks) Collins

May 25, 2025

Callie (Sparks) Collins, age 87 passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Franciscan Health Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on Sunday, April 10, 1938 in Manchester, Kentucky to Henry and Nancy (Caldwell) Sparks.

She is survived by her daughter: Kimberly (David) Musgrave, her son: Darrell (Carla) Collins, her grandchildren: Kaytlin (Mike) Collins, Darren Collins, Matthew (Kristina) Musgrave,...

Eddie Smith

Eddie Smith

May 21, 2025

Eddie Smith, age 77 went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home. He was born on Sunday, July 27, 1947 in London, Kentucky to Charles and Reva (Edwards) Smith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Horse Creek Holiness Church for 40 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife...

Sherri Smith

Sherri Smith

May 17, 2025

Sherri Smith, age 68 passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 . She was born on Friday, October 5, 1956 in Washington, D. C. to Neville and Betty Sue (Cornett) Smith. She was a retired school teacher with the Clay County Board of Education and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in London. She had a great love and passion...

Gertrude Lawson

Gertrude Lawson

May 10, 2025

Gertrude Lawson, age 79 passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Advent Health Manchester, KY. She was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill B. Gregory and Cora (Minton) Gregory.

She was a member of the Roots Branch Baptist Church and retired from the United States Post Office. She worked at the Hima and Manchester...

Hiram "June Bug" Cornett, Jr.

Hiram "June Bug" Cornett, Jr.

May 10, 2025

Hiram “June Bug” Cornett, Jr., age 71, departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on Saturday, December 19, 1953 in Manchester, KY to Hiram Cornett, Sr. and Francis (Nolan) Cornett.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sisters: Evelyn Strunk, Mary-Bam Wilson, Lorna Cornett, Jane Dawes, Flora Jean Morgan, and Amanda J. Walters.

He is...

Monte Slater Hounchell

Monte Slater Hounchell

May 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Monte Slater Hounchell 

August 10, 1938 – May 1, 2025

Monte Slater Hounchell, age 86, of London, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his home on May 1, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, teacher, and man of faith, Monte’s life was a testament to quiet strength, enduring love, and unwavering devotion.Born on August 10, 1938, in Beech Creek, Kentucky, 

Monte...

Donald Wayne Morgan

Donald Wayne Morgan

Apr 29, 2025

Donald Wayne Morgan, age 78, passed away peacefully at Kettering Hospital on April 29, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his wife Nellie Jean Morgan and their son Tony Wayne Morgan. Donald was survived by his brother Russell Morgan, daughter: Carleen Fleenor and husband Mike and his grandchildren: Jessica Collins, Morgan Fleenor, Michael Fleenor, Boaz Fleenor. He was also...

Larry Wayne Sizemore

Larry Wayne Sizemore

Apr 29, 2025

Larry Wayne Sizemore, age 74, departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY. He was born on Saturday, February 10, 1951 in Manchester, KY to Elmer and Stella (Hubbard) Sizemore. He was a butcher and of the Pentecostal faith.

Larry will forever be missed, he was hilarious, quick-witted, and always ready with...

Scott Andrew Cary

Scott Andrew Cary

Apr 29, 2025

Scott Andrew Cary, age 23, departed this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Baptist Health in Richmond, KY. He was born on Tuesday, December 18, 2001 in Lexington, KY to Kevin Cary and Kandace Allen Wallace. He was an electrical apprentice with Davis H. Elliot Co. He was a specialist with the National Guard with the 149th EVCC.

He...

Harold "Punkin" Lewis

Harold "Punkin" Lewis

Apr 28, 2025

Harold “Punkin” Lewis, age 68 passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, August 25, 1956 in Manchester, Kentucky to Maxine Rawlings Smith.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Shery Shepherd, his son: Billy Joe Hatfield and his grandchildren: Michael Blaine Shepherd, Alexia Lynn Shepherd, Hunter Hatfield,...

Frankie James Madden

Frankie James Madden

Apr 22, 2025

Frankie James Madden, age 58, departed this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Hazard ARH in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, September 22, 1966 in Oneida, Kentucky to Raleigh Madden and Jessie (Spurlock) Owens.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Janice (Snowden) Madden and two children: James David Madden and Jessica Nicole Madden; his mother:...

Marion Watts, Jr.

Marion Watts, Jr.

Apr 22, 2025

Marion Watts, Jr., age 82, departed this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, December 27, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky to Marion Watts, Sr. and Eva (Feltner) Watts. He is retired from Square D Electrical and a member of Thrive Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a veteran...

Sarah Joyce Frazier

Sarah Joyce Frazier

Apr 20, 2025

Sarah Joyce Frazier of Laurel Branch passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Tuesday, June 20, 1950 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Willie and Annie (Hicks) Byrd. She was a member of the Tanksley Holiness Church and worked as a cook for the Clay...

Melissa Ann Hamilton

Melissa Ann Hamilton

Apr 20, 2025

Melissa Ann Hamilton, age 58 passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born on Saturday, November 26, 1966 in Martinsville, Indiana to James Bruce and Clemie Cleo (Harmon) Howard. She was a member of the Manchester Christian Church and an instructional aide at the Clay County High School.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: James Earl Hudson and...

Jessie Wagers

Jessie Wagers

Apr 17, 2025

Jessie Wagers, age 93, departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Heritage in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on Monday, February 22, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to Adern Wagers and Laura (Smith) Wagers. He worked for the forestry service and was of the Christian faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Dennis Ray Wagers and fiancée...

Isom Dawayne Ross

Isom Dawayne Ross

Apr 13, 2025

Isom Dawayne Ross, age 42 went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the St. Joesph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, November 24, 1982 in Manchester, Kentucky to Forest Ross, Jr. (Bubba) and Ollie Canter Ross. He was a member of the Pentecostals of Manchester.

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother: Ollie...

Misty Hope Robinson

Misty Hope Robinson

Apr 11, 2025

Misty Hope Robinson, age 43 departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2025. She was born on Saturday, April 18, 1981 in Hamilton, Ohio to James Melvin Robinson and Darlene (Arnett) Wilson.

She leaves to mourn her passing her mother: Darlene Wilson, her father: Bobby Joe Wilson, her sons: Justin Robinson and wife Maraylen and Cody Sparks, her grandchild: Everest Mae...

Darlene Smith

Darlene Smith

Apr 7, 2025

Darlene Smith, age 62 passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on Monday, October 15, 1962 in Manchester to Jimmy B. and Mae Saylor Jones. She was retired from Cumberland Valley ADD.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: RJ Smith, her children: Jason Smith and wife Darnell, Jennifer Smith and Jacqueline Sizemore and...