Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Harold “Herman” Westerfield, age 78 departed this life on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, July 16, 1941 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Emery and Clara Cupp Westerfield.  He worked in construction or over 33 years and was a member of the Maulden Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Jun 13, 2020

Anna Lynn Smith, 84, of Maineville, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2020 at her residence. Born February 25, 1936 in Middlesboro, KY to Roper M. and Ethel Seal, she was a dedicated member of the Urbancrest Baptist Church in Lebanon. She worked for 36 years as an Executive Secretary for the President of GE Aircrafts Engines until her...

Jun 12, 2020

Mr. Benjamin Lovins, age 63 departed this life on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.  He was born in Oneida, KY on Friday, May 24, 1957 Rob and Della (Sizemore) Lovins.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Angela (Sandlin) Lovins and his son:  Nathaniel Lovins and step-children:...

Jun 12, 2020

Virginia Rose Smallwood, age 61 departed this life on Friday, June 12, 2020 in Manchester, KY. She was born in Manchester, KY to Melvin Wombles and Hazel (Smith) Wagers on April 23, 1959.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Tanya Fragosa, Allen Shaun Wombles, Rebecca Smallwood and Don Smallwood; her mother:  Hazel Wagers;...

Jun 10, 2020

Mr. Brian Kenneth VanDyke, age 47 departed this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.  He was born in Greensburg, Indiana on Saturday, July 29, 1972 to James Kenneth and Anita Marie Hardebeck VanDyke.  He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing 2 brothers...

Jun 3, 2020

Melanie Anne Costa left this earth for a heavenly hone in her home in Lexington, Kentucky on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the age of 34.  She was born in Lafayette, Indiana at St. Elizabeth Hospital in 1985 to Timothy C. Jones and Kelly (Riley) McFall.  Melanie attended Attica High School and played softball, basketball and was a member...

Jun 3, 2020

Mr. Ronald W. Hensley, age 73 departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home.  He was born on Friday, April 18, 1947 in Oneida, Kentucky to Herschel and Magdalene VanOver Hensley.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1965 where he was assigned to the 18 th Fighter Wing on Okinawa for 18 months...

Jun 2, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Anna Smith, age 59 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1960 in Hyden, Kentucky to Fred and Nancy Gray Wagers.  She worked for the Clay County Board of Education for over 30 years and was a...

May 31, 2020

Nina J. Smith, age 78 departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on Friday, July 25, 1941 in Manchester to Elzie and Rachel Stutivant Abner.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Dorothy Swafford, James Smith, Donald Ray Smith and Kenneth Ray Smith, 8 Grandchildren,...

May 29, 2020

Mrs. Gladine Begley, age 86 departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, Ky.  She was born on Friday, October 20, 1933 in Oneida, Ky to James Franklin and Verna (Chandler) Gilbert.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Carol Prewitt and Oscar Begley and...