Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Jan 22, 2020

Sheila Bowling, age 58 departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her daughter’s home.  She was born on Wednesday, January 17, 1962 in Manchester, Kentucky to Earnest and Ola Gibson Ruth.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Ola Renae Warren, her sons: Josh Bowling and Charles Bowling, her grandchildren:...

Jan 17, 2020

Mr. James W. Coleman, III, age 64 departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1955 in San Diego, California to James W. Coleman, Jr. and Nancy Lee (Arnold) Coleman.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a truck driver.

He leaves to mourn...

Jan 10, 2020

Vernon Jones, age 73 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Advent Health of Manchester. He was born on Wednesday, August 14, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill Jones, Jr. and Bernice (Hooker) Jones. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the New Home Baptist Church.

He leaves to...

Jan 7, 2020

Darrell Saylor, age 65 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, April 7, 1954 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Rev. Henry Virgil and Eunice “Pent” Campbell Saylor.  He was an insurance salesman and a member of the Island Creek...

Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Homer Barrett, age 64 departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, September 20, 1955 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Hubert and Bertha Lovins Barrett.  He was a salesman at Tincher-Williams Chevrolet, former salesman for Don Franklin Ford for 20 years, retired from...

Jan 6, 2020

Billy Wells, age 87 of Manchester departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2020 at his home.  He was born on Sunday, December 25, 1932 in Manchester.  He was a retired electrician and plumber and was a member of the Morgan Branch Pentecostal Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sons: David Wells and his wife...

Jan 4, 2020

Reba Smith, age 84 departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home.  She was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1935 in Oneida, Kentucky to Melvin and Mae Sester Bishop.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Buzzard Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her granddaughter: Sherry Bowling and her...

Jan 4, 2020

Joshua Hollingsworth, age 41 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born on Sunday, August 20, 1978 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rachel Collins Bailey.  He was a member of the New Zion Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife:...

Jan 4, 2020

Carol Coffey, age 51 departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home.  She was born on Tuesday, August 13, 1968 in Oneida, Kentucky to Willie and Opal Cress McQueen.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Marlon Brandon Coffey and his wife Carla, her grandchildren: Marley Jade Coffey and Maizley Willow Coffey, her...

Jan 2, 2020

Mr. Willis Davidson, age 76 departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, January 12, 1943 in Oneida, Kentucky to Hugh and Cleo Smith Davidson.  He was an auto mechanic, owned Davidson’s Bait Shop and a veteran of the Unites States Army.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Dec 31, 2019

Pollie Smith, age 75, departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Flossie Gibson, Irvin Jackson, Roy Jackson, and William Jackson; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; and these brothers and...

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Ray Swafford, age 94 of the Greenbriar Community in Clay County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, July 2, 1925 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Gilbert and Maudie Duff Swafford. He was a lifetime resident...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Barrett, age 62 departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Corbin, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, July 21, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Irvin and Mary Frances (Wilson) Barrett.  He worked at the United States Postal Service.  He loved the outdoors especially hiking, camping, fishing and organic gardening.  He also...

Dec 26, 2019

Violet Feltner, age 89, departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Billie Woods.  She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky to Will and Elzie (Hensley) Couch.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Garrard Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: ...

Dec 24, 2019

Hazel Craft, age 75, departed this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Brookpark, Ohio.  She was born on May 16, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky to Thomas and Oda (Smith) Keen.  She was a housewife.

She leaves to mourn her passing her companion for many years: Lou Nemes; her children:  Dale Craft and Gary Craft and one...

Dec 22, 2019

Mr. Kelly Lee Godsey, age 33 of Manchester departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1986 in Hazard, Kentucky to Earl Pennington and Effie Mae Godsey. He was a welder.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Kelmone Godsey and the following brother and sisters: Terry...

Dec 20, 2019

Mr. Carl D. Bowling "Fergie" born July 12, 1967 departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Advent Health Hospital, Manchester, Kentucky.  He was 52 years old.  Carl was born at Beverly, Ky., the son of Sue Hollen  & the late Johnny Watt Bowling. Carl was the owner & operator of B & B Towing, Big Creek,...

Dec 20, 2019

Mr. Donnie McWhorter, age 53 of Annville departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, January 2, 1966 in London, Kentucky to Conley and Eva Murray McWhorter.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Connie Dwelly McWhorter, his sons: Travis McWhorter and his...

Dec 18, 2019

Mr. Lee Edward Johnson age 74 departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Thursday, July 19, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ed and Ida Mae Howard Johnson.  He was a mechanic and worked with heavy equipment.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife:...

Dec 17, 2019

Mr. Hobert Dewayne Jones, age 53 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1966 in Hamilton, Ohio to Cecil and Elsie Weaver Jones.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Sheila Maidon Jones, his children: Kacey...