Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Sep 17, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Mills, age 76 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Monday, February 24, 1947 in Manchester to Homer and Faye Congleton Hobbs.  She worked for 27 years at the Clay County Health Department, 10 years for the United States Forestry Service and...

Sep 14, 2023

Mrs. Anna Lee Dezarn, age 79 departed this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Saturday, January 29, 1944 in Manchester to Roy and Effie Mills Gray.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Beech Creek United Methodist Church.

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

Sep 10, 2023

Robin Leslie Craft age 60, of Manchester, Kentucky passed away on Sunday - September 10, 2023 at Advent Health Manchester.

She was the daughter of Wanda Lee Marcum of Manchester, Kentucky she is survived by her uncle and aunt; John and Brenda Smith, her aunt Charlotte Marcum, a host of cousins including these special cousins; Lisa Ferguson...

Sep 8, 2023

Ruby J. Hensley, age 86 passed away on Friday - September 8, 2023 at the Corbin Nursing Home in Corbin, Kentucky.

She was the mother of Kimberly (Jason) Vance and Paul Michael (Drue) Hensley, grandmother of Sara Smith, Cody Blackwell, Lee Vance, Cassie Hensley and Trenton Hensley, the sister of Ronnie Crawford and wife Joyce, also survived...

Sep 7, 2023

Leon Jackson, age 93, of Gilbert Road, London, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at his residence. He was the father of Beryl Robbin Howell and husband Shaun, Randy Jackson and wife Christy, Danny Jackson and wife Marialuisa, Glenda Lee Reyngaudt and husband Neil, Andrew Jackson, Lowell Jackson and Harvey Jackson and wife Elia all of London, Kentucky....

Sep 6, 2023

COURTESY

Ms. Gracie Hale age 80, the wife of the late Junior Lee Hale, of Hwy 26, Corbin, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday morning at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky.

She was the mother of Glenn Jarvis and wife, Trish of Manchester, Kentucky, Paul Jarvis and James Jarvis and wife...

Sep 5, 2023

Bernard “Boe” William Hampton, 72, of Seymour passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 26, 1950, in Oneida, Kentucky, the son of George and Gladys (Allen) Hampton.

Boe is survived by his children, Nicholas (Brandy) Hampton of Seymour and Jordan (Matthew) Hubbard also of Seymour; grandchildren Presley Kate and...

Sep 4, 2023

Wayne E. Davidson, age 83, of East Bernstadt, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He leaves behind his stepdaughter, Debbie Howard & husband Mark of London, KY; five grandchildren, Marcus Howard of London, KY, Nikki Jo Davidson of Barbourville, KY, Eric John Davidson of Keavy, KY, Erin L. Davidson & husband James Burton of Hodgenville, KY, Joshua...

Sep 1, 2023

Ricky Dean Bush, age 60 departed this life on Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Friday, July 19, 1963 in Manchester, Kentucky to John C. and Bertha (Stevens) Bush.  He was retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail clerk.  He loved God, family and his country.  He served in the United...

Aug 28, 2023

Clinton Sizemore, age 55 departed this life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Saturday, June 29, 1968 in Manchester, Kentucky to Alex and Alphia Smith Sizemore.

He was a referee for over 20 years and loved sports and children.

He leaves to mourn his...

Aug 21, 2023

Dora Marie Burns, age 46 departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Friday, November 5, 1976 in Richmond, Kentucky to Hershel Burns and Linda Marie Mullins Whisman.  She was a pharmacy technician at Walgreens, loved the outdoors, the lake, riding motorcycles, but most importantly she loved her family, co-workers and friends....

Aug 15, 2023

Gene Wayne Abner, age 54 departed this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  He was born on Wednesday, September 18, 1968 in Barbourville, KY to Oland and Laura (Philpot) Abner.  He loved fishing.  He loved playing games and some of his favorites were chess, checkers, playing cards and board games.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Aug 14, 2023

Willie James Wagers, age 57 departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, January 19, 1966 in Manchester to the union of Clifford and Connie Curry Wagers.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Danielle Wagers, Cody Wagers and his wife Paige and Dylan Wagers, his grandchildren: Kolton...

Aug 9, 2023

Mrs. Carol Spurlock Brown, age 59 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Hazard ARH.  She was born on Saturday, June 13, 1964 in Oneida, Kentucky to Harvey and Evelyn Spurlock.  She worked with Home Health and was a member of the Curry Branch Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Aug 7, 2023

Mrs. Theresa Branch, age 60 departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, May 12, 1963 in Tampa, Florida to William and Leona Goldstein Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Robert Branch, her daughter: Tonyi Volstreike, her mother: Leona Smith, her brothers: Timothy Smith and his...

Aug 1, 2023

Audrey Ann Smith, age 45 departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.  She was born on Monday, June 19, 1978 in Red Bird, KY to Ottis and Lizzie Mae (Smallwood) Smith.  She was a nurses aide and worked in the medical field.

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Jul 30, 2023

Mrs. Ella Mae McDaniel, age 69 departed this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Thursday, November 12, 1953 in Manchester to the union of Cloyd and Nettie Broughton Swafford.  She was a registered nurse practitioner for over 40 years.

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

Jul 24, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Lee (Morgan) Finley, age 80 went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Friday, November 13, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Monroe and Mildred Hacker Morgan.  She was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church and retired secretary for Ray M. Finley Trucking.

Jul 16, 2023

Minnie Lou Roberts, age 60 departed this life on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Friday, September 7, 1962 in Manchester to Matt and Francis Hollen Sizemore.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Jack Roberts, special friends: Jonathan and Alissa Butler, her brothers and sisters: Lonnie Sizemore and wife Lisa,...

Jul 15, 2023

COURTESY OBITUARY

Gail Stevens, 65 of Manchester, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She leaves behind two daughters, Kendra Bridges & husband Brad, April Whitaker & husband Bryan; two siblings, Donnie Sams & wife Margaret; Larry Sams; two grandchildren, Jaycob Whitaker, Cooper Martin; plus a host of other family and friends to mourn...