Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

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...

Elizabeth Couch

Elizabeth Couch

Dec 12, 2024

Elizabeth Couch, age 86 of Oneida, departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, July 5, 1938 in Lucky Fork, in Owsley County, Kentucky to Letcher Baker and Bessie Roberts Baker Hornsby. She was a merchant, worked at the school cafeteria, was a devout Christian, was a member of the Brutus Baptist...

Sanford Stewart

Sanford Stewart

Dec 10, 2024

Sanford Stewart, age 75 passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on Thursday, July 14, 1949 in Manchester, Kentucky to O. B. Stewart and Lula Mae (Eversole) Stewart. He was a veteran in the United States Marine Corp. He worked at Chaney Lumber Co.

He leaves to mourn his...

Estill Wade Martin

Estill Wade Martin

Dec 10, 2024

Estill Wade Martin, age 71 passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home. He was born on Thursday, November 12, 1953 in Manchester, Kentucky to Roy D. Martin and Claudia L. Smallwood. He worked for a coal company for many years, he was a mechanic, station attendant, and a cook at Phoenix House for over 20 years before...

Margaret Ann Seal

Margaret Ann Seal

Dec 9, 2024

Margaret Ann Seal, age 81 passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1943 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Edward and Eva Marie (Hunter) Grubb. She was retired from Walmart and was a member of the Pleasant Run Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Terry King and wife Whitney;...

Wilma Jean Hooker

Wilma Jean Hooker

Dec 5, 2024

Wilma Jean Hooker, age 82 passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. She was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Sam and Loma (Ruth) Hammons. She was a homemaker and attended Jacks Branch Bible Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Susan Hooker Woods...

Irma Glenn Ledford

Irma Glenn Ledford

Dec 2, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Irma Glenn Ledford, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 2, 2024. Glenn was born on October 4, 1933 to the union of William “Bill” Hicks and Orpha Melton Hicks in Manchester, KY. 

 She lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and wisdom. She dedicated herself to her family,...

Greg Allen Stevens

Greg Allen Stevens

Nov 30, 2024

Greg Allen Stevens, age 38 of Manchester passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, March 8, 1986 in Lexington, Kentucky to Anthony Allen and Catherine Gail (Hopkins) Gorley.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Erica (Sizemore) Stevens, his children: DJ Stevens, Tony Stevens, Ben...

William Eric Goins

William Eric Goins

Nov 30, 2024

William Eric Goins the 44 year old son of Charles and Judy (Bennett) Goins passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, March 29, 1980 in Richmond, Kentucky. William was a retired police officer, businessman and member of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his...

Baxter Henson

Baxter Henson

Nov 29, 2024

Baxter Henson, age 74 of Burning Springs passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, April 30, 1950 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill and Georgie (Gray) Henson. He worked for Mid-South Electric for 34 years and was a member of the Horse Creek Holiness Church.

He leaves to mourn...

Denver Smith

Denver Smith

Nov 27, 2024

Denver Smith, age 81 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was born on Thursday, December 17, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky to T. L. and Mary Mills Smith. He owned the Eastside Machine Shop.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 45 years: Jeanie Smith, his son: Travis Smith and April Fahrenkamp,...

Geneva Sizemore Melton

Geneva Sizemore Melton

Nov 23, 2024

COURTESY OBITUARY

On the evening of Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, heaven gained a one-of-a-kind angel, Geneva Sizemore Melton. Geneva was 83 years old.

 

Geneva was born on July 1, 1941 in Manchester, KY to the late Benjamin and Marjorie Sizemore. She had a heart of gold and her presence will be deeply missed. Geneva will forever be...

Timothy Val Wilmer

Timothy Val Wilmer

Nov 22, 2024

Timothy Val Wilmer, age 70 passed away at UK Hospital on November 22, 2024. Timothy was born on November 20, 1954 in Hamilton, Ohio. He was the son of David K. Wilmer and Wanda Y. (Flannery) Wilmer. Timmy graduated from Taft High School in 1973. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator all of his life until he retired. Timmy...

Coye Valentine

Coye Valentine

Nov 22, 2024

Coye Valentine, age 81 passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was born on Tuesday, May 11, 1943 in Manchester to Carlo and Bertha Roberts Valentine. He was a farmer and a member of the New Home Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his grandchildren: Samantha Latasha Valentine Bargo and...