Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Kit Magnolia Napier

Kit Magnolia Napier

Aug 9, 2020

Kit Magnolia Napier passed peacefully in the arms of her parents on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington. Kit was born on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Kit was a blessing to her family, and they had awaited her birth with joyful expectation. During her 19 weeks on Earth, she touched the lives of...

Vicie Combs

Vicie Combs

Aug 8, 2020

COURTESY OBITUARY

Vicie Combs, age 92 of Lexington, KY formerly of Perry County, KY passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Lexington, KY.

She was born on December 16, 1927 in Clay County, KY to the late McKenley Potter and the late Sarah Clark Potter. In addition to her parents, she is...

Julie Marie Jarvis

Julie Marie Jarvis

Aug 3, 2020

Julie Marie Jarvis, age 42 departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2020.  She was born on Monday, April 24, 1978 in Manchester to Jay C. and Eliza Adams Jarvis.

She leaves to mourn her passing her mother: Eliza Jarvis, several aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Diana Rasnake

Diana Rasnake

Aug 1, 2020

Diana Kestner Rasnake, age 73, passed from this life on August 1 st 2020 at AdventHealth Manchester in Manchester, Ky. Diana was born June 2nd 1947 in Abingdon, Va. to James N.  and Ruby Hearl Kestner. She was the eldest of Five siblings who were born at various locations around the United States as her father's career in the...

James Thomas Harmon

James Thomas Harmon

Jul 29, 2020

James Thomas Harmon, 78, of Muleshoe, TX; left this world to be with the Lord on July 29, 2020. Services will be held at Rominger Funeral Home, in Manchester, Kentucky on Thursday August 6, 2020.  Family and friends may visit from 1 to 2 pm, with services following at 2 PM.  The celebration of his life will be officiated ...

Gervis Craig Singleton

Gervis Craig Singleton

Jul 27, 2020

Born January 2, 1941 – Date of Death July 27, 2020

A loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 79 at The Heritage in Corbin, KY after battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Gervis was born to Herman and Mary (Craig) Singleton McWhorter on January 2,...

Tommy "Zeke" Hollin

Tommy "Zeke" Hollin

Jul 23, 2020

Tommy “Zeke” Hollin, age 51 departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the AdventHealth in Manchester.  He was born on Saturday, August 17, 1968 in Manchester to T. J. and Bertie Gibson Hollin.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Rhonda Downey Hollin, his sons: James J. Downey and Christopher D. Hollin, his grandchildren:...

Jason Lynn Jordan

Jason Lynn Jordan

Jul 17, 2020

Jason Lynn Jordan, age 33 departed this life on Friday, July 17, 2020 in London, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, August 7, 1986 in Manchester, Kentucky to Walter and Norma Allen Jordan. He was working as a lineman, enjoyed sports, and most of all loved his family and spending time with his son.

He leaves to...

Henrietta Jones

Henrietta Jones

Jul 10, 2020

Mrs. Henrietta Jones, age 80 departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Advent Health Manchester. She was born on February 29, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky to Henry and Nancy Caldwell Sparks.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Golden Jones, two children, Terry Jones and wife Deidre of Big Creek, Kentucky. Teresa Cooke...

Darlene M. Ealy

Darlene M. Ealy

Jul 8, 2020

Mrs. Darlene M. Ealy, age 54 departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, September 12, 1965 in Oneida, Kentucky to Chester and Rosie Smallwood Mayfield.  She enjoyed 4 wheeling, genealogy research, quilting, hunting, ginseng, gathering tree bark and Johnny Cash.  Most of all she loved her family especially her grandchildren...

Denver Mills

Denver Mills

Jul 8, 2020

Mr. Denver Mills, age 59 departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Kings Daughter Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, May 14, 1961 in Oneida, Kentucky to Homer Mills and Florence Napier.  He was a roofer.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Teda Marie Mills, 3 grandchildren, his life...

Reuben Daniel "Danny" Cornett

Reuben Daniel "Danny" Cornett

Jul 8, 2020

Mr. Reuben Daniel “Danny” Cornett, age 77 departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the AdventHealth Manchester.  He was born on Friday, August 21, 1942 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Oliver and Bernice Murray Cornett. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ.

He is survived by his sister: Claudia...

Richard William Schultz

Richard William Schultz

Jul 7, 2020

Richard William Schultz born January 6,1950  in Cleveland, Ohio. He sailed away into the sunset on July 7,2020 at his home in New Port Richey ,Florida.

He is survived by his loving wife and companion  Erma S (Ball) Schultz, his daughter Julie A. Ball, Grandson Andrew M. Ball and two wonderful Great Grandchildren Natalie Claire Ball and Ashton Michael...

Mae (McQueen)  Robinson

Mae (McQueen) Robinson

Jul 6, 2020

Mrs. Mae Robinson, age 90 departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home.  She was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1929 in Manchester to Levi and Sarah Hurd McQueen.  She retired from the Clay County Public Schools where she worked in food services.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Wanda Hounchell of...

Sheila Dawn (Bowling)  Pennington

Sheila Dawn (Bowling) Pennington

Jul 1, 2020

Sheila Dawn Bowling Pennington, age 54 departed this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Thursday, September 9, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Stanley and Sallie Garrison Bowling.  She was former executive secretary for the Department of Agriculture and a member of the Gray Fork Baptist Church.

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Betty Jean Ely

Betty Jean Ely

Jun 28, 2020

Betty Jean Ely, age 76 of Manchester departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home. She was born on Monday, April 10, 1944 to Ed and Minnie Goins Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brothers and sisters: Clyde Smith, Beve Smith, Walker Smith, Carolyn Dezarn, Russell Smith and Joan Diedrich as well...

Nancy Link

Nancy Link

Jun 27, 2020

Nancy Link, 57, Of Manchester, KY departed this life Saturday June 27th, 2020 at 11:15pm at her home at the Cedar Craig Apartments. She was born on Wednesday, December 12, 1962 in Corbin, KY to Darrell and Jeweldene Link.  She leaves mourning her companion in this life of 12 years Mark Robert Bowling-he stood by her side from the...

Gladys (Harris)  McCulley

Gladys (Harris) McCulley

Jun 17, 2020

Gladys McCulley, age 73 departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born on Monday, November 25, 1946 in Oneida, Kentucky to George Harris, Sr. and Sarah Alice Gregory Harris.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son George Marty Johnson and Stella Jean Davidson and Melissa Proffitt who she loved as...

Herman "Hump" Henson

Herman "Hump" Henson

Jun 15, 2020

Mr. Herman "Hump" Henson, age 71 departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Manchester, KY on Friday, April 15, 1949 to Jim Henson and Flora (Hubbard) Sizemore.  He was a coal miner and a member of the Solid Rock House of Prayer.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Dana (Mullins)  Hornsby

Dana (Mullins) Hornsby

Jun 14, 2020

Mrs. Dana Hornsby, age 91 departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020.  She was born on Thursday, April 4, 1929 in Hindman, Kentucky to Troy and Etta Mae Combs Mullins.  She was a retired owner and operator of a restaurant and ice cream shop known as The Village Hut with her husband Gilbert “Buster” Hornsby who preceded her...