Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Paige Lachelle Keen

Paige Lachelle Keen

Feb 18, 2025

Paige Lachelle Keen, age 33, of London, Kentucky, formerly of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and cherished memories. She was born on April 13, 1991, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, Kentucky, to the union of McKinley Keen Jr. and Polly Napier Keen.

Paige was a vibrant soul with a passion for life’s simple...

Paul Nicholson

Paul Nicholson

Feb 16, 2025

Paul Nicholson, age 77 passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on Saturday, November 29, 1947 at Grace, Kentucky to William Shelby Nicholson, Jr. and Dorothy Deaton Nicholson. He was a farmer, well driller, worked for RAMCO and worked with heavy equipment.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Linda Howard Nicholson, his son:...

Ruby Lois Hibbard

Ruby Lois Hibbard

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Lois Hibbard, age 94 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born on Thursday, September 4, 1930 in Hima, Kentucky to the union of Gilbert “Bice” and Thelma Hibbard Gregory. She was the 3rd of 7 children and is preceded in death by her parents: Gilbert “Bice” and Thelma Gregory, her husband:...

Timothy Dewayne Jackson

Timothy Dewayne Jackson

Feb 4, 2025

Timothy Dewayne Jackson, age 40 departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, January 26, 1985 in Lexington, Kentucky to Gary and Connie (Messer) Jackson. He attended the Antepast Baptist Church and worked at the Cookie Factory.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Nancy Pearl Jackson

Nancy Pearl Jackson

Feb 1, 2025

Nancy Pearl Jackson, age 75 departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Baptist Health Hospital of Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Sunday, June 5, 1949 in Oneida, Kentucky to Eugene and Marie Dezarn. She worked in the business office of the Manchester Memorial Hospital.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Michelle Lewis and husband Douglas,...

Connie Sue Baker

Connie Sue Baker

Jan 27, 2025

Connie Baker, age 60, departed her life on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1964 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Mitchell and Mable (Gilbert) Burns.

Connie married James Kendale Baker on April 5, 1983. From this union they had one dearly loved child, James Mitchell Baker, and she loved him...

Eliza Jarvis

Eliza Jarvis

Jan 26, 2025

Eliza Jarvis, age 80 departed this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born on Tuesday, January 9, 1945 to Bill Adams and Ellen Marcum Adams. She was a homemaker.

 She leaves to mourn her passing a host of family members, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Ellen Marcum Adams; her husband: Jay Jarvis...

James Grayson Napier

James Grayson Napier

Jan 25, 2025

James Grayson Napier, born June 23, 1951 in Clay County, Kentucky passed away at age 73 on January 25, 2025 at his home on Gilbert’s Creek, Kentucky. After working on the family farm and graduating Red Bird High School, James, as he preferred to be called, joined the post-Vietnam era United States Army. He served an active-duty Army tour and...

Lorene Smith

Lorene Smith

Jan 25, 2025

Lorene Smith, age 63 departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1961 in Red Bird, Kentucky to Bill and June Wagers Eversole. She was a homemaker and a member of the Heritage Pentecostal Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband of 49...

Donnie R. Gray

Donnie R. Gray

Jan 25, 2025

Donnie R. Gray, age 73 went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the AdventHealth of Manchester after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1951 in Oneida, Kentucky to Estill and Verdlain Smallwood Gray. 

Donnie was a member of the Kings Way Church, was a retired teacher, working for the Clay County...

Henry Estep

Henry Estep

Jan 23, 2025

Henry Estep, age 74 passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Advent Health Manchester. He was born on Sunday, February 12, 1950 in Leslie County to Jim and Ruby (Rice) Estep. He worked in the coal mines and was of the Holiness faith.

He is survived by his children: Henry Wayne Estep, Scotty Lee (Lawanna) Estep, Lynette Litton, and...

Jerry Dakota McCoy

Jerry Dakota McCoy

Jan 13, 2025

Dakota McCoy, age 23 departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, June 26, 2001 in Newark, Delaware to Jerry McCoy and Tonya (Collett) Norris. He worked at the Clay County Detention Center and was a member of the Flat Creek Church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Manchester Volunteer and Big...

Bobby Hensley

Bobby Hensley

Jan 10, 2025

Bobby Hensley, age 64 passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home. He was born on Friday, October 7, 1960 in Michigan to Henry Power and Bitha Hibbard Hensley. He was Assistant Fire Chief at the Hacker Volunteer Fire Department where his badge number was: 1402. Bobby was also a dear friend to many and did many different...

Oda Hacker

Oda Hacker

Jan 8, 2025

Oda Hacker, age 82 passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. She was born on Monday, August 24, 1942 in the Hector Community of Clay County to William Ramsey “Bill” and Vergie Hibbard Hacker. She worked as a nurse for the Manchester Memorial Hospital.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: LaDonna Woods and...

John Thomas Minton

John Thomas Minton

Dec 31, 2024

John Thomas Minton, age 85 departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, February 21, 1939 Manchester, Kentucky to Oakley and Dora (Hooker) Minton. He worked in the coal mines.

 He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Dana Minton Smith and William “Bopper” Minton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are these brothers and...

Ollie Murphy

Ollie Murphy

Dec 29, 2024

 

Ollie Murphy, age 81 departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. She was born on Thursday, July 29, 1943 to John and Susan Curry. She worked with Save the Children program and was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Linda Senters and husband Mark;...

Donald Short

Donald Short

Dec 27, 2024

 

Donald Short, age 40 departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1984 in Lexington, Kentucky to Carter Richard and Doshia Hoskins Short. He worked in construction and attended Tankersley Holiness Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother: Doshia Short; his children: Darren Short, Tyler Short, Jayla Short, Kaiden Short and Colton...

Jewell Dean Harris

Jewell Dean Harris

Dec 25, 2024

Jewell Dean Harris, age 85 departed this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home. She was born on Thursday, December 7, 1939 in Manchester, Kentucky to Jim and Lula (Harris) Harris. She was retired from American Greeting and was a member of the Manchester Gospel Mission.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 62 years: Cloyd Harris;...

Charles McQueen

Charles McQueen

Dec 21, 2024

Charles McQueen, age 86 was ushered into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his beloved family on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. He was born on Tuesday, September 13, 1938 in Manchester, Kentucky to Charlie and Gracie (Bond) McQueen. He worked at Mid-South Electric and was a member of the Manchester Baptist Church.

He leaves to...

Irene Hacker

Irene Hacker

Dec 18, 2024

Irene Hacker, age 95 departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. She was born on Thursday, June 6, 1929 in Hazard, Kentucky to Steve Major and Lottie Bowling Hacker. She was a cook at Pat’s Pool Room for many years.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Stanley Bowling and his wife Sarah...