Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

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...

John Lawson, Jr.

John Lawson, Jr.

Aug 24, 2025

John Lawson, Jr., age 75 passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, March 15, 1950 in Big Creek, Kentucky to Tom and Mary Ann (Henson) Lawson.

He is survived by his son: John (Johnny) Lawson and his brothers and sisters: Dorothy Warren, Cledith Smith...

Jimmy Ray Gray

Jimmy Ray Gray

Aug 22, 2025

Jimmy Ray Gray, age 58 passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, August 9, 1967 in Manchester, Kentucky to Willie Ray Gray and Helen (Hacker) Gray.

He is survived by his son: Zack Gray and his wife: Alisha, his granddaughter: Annistyn Gray, his brother: Russell Gray and his...

Charles Anthony Hacker

Charles Anthony Hacker

Aug 20, 2025

Charles Anthony Hacker, age 44, departed this life on August 20, 2025 at Advent Health. He was born on Thursday, July 23, 1981 in Lexington, Ky to Bobby and Cynthia Ann (Dezarn) Hacker.

Charles is survived by his father: Bobby Hacker and two siblings: Kimberly Smith and husband James and Gabriel Hacker; these nieces and nephews: Kelsey Hacker and husband James,...

Dorothy Kahny

Dorothy Kahny

Aug 19, 2025

Dorothy Wright Kahny, age 89, of Oneida, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on March 21, 1936, she lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and devotion to family. Whether offering a warm smile, a helping hand, or a listening ear, Dorothy’s presence was a source of comfort and love. Her care extended beyond her immediate family,...

Yvonne Parks

Yvonne Parks

Aug 19, 2025

Yvonne M. Parks, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Beattyville, KY. She was born on Saturday, October 23, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska to Leonard W. and Peggy A. (Maret) Mueller.

She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Hubbard Garrett and husband Danny.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Leonard and Peggy Mueller and her husband Lawrence...

Cashton Trayce Warren

Cashton Trayce Warren

Aug 16, 2025

Cashton Trayce Warren, age 19 went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on Friday, September 2, 2005 in Corbin, Kentucky to William Warren and Melissa (Abner) Garrison. He worked for Warren’s Body Shop.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Carston Warren, his father: William Warren, his mother: Melissa Garrison and her husband John...

Chelsea Bundy

Chelsea Bundy

Aug 13, 2025

Chelsea Bundy, age 84 passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Texas. She was born on Sunday, June 1, 1941 in Helena, Kentucky to Oscar and Nannie (McCreary) Bundy. She was a waitress and homemaker.

She is survived by her sons: Stanley M. Miller and James E. Miller, her grandsons: Ryan Oscar, Adrain Miller and Branden Miller, her step grandchildren:...