Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Mossie Mitchell Smith

Mossie Mitchell Smith

Sep 8, 2024

Mossie Mitchell Smith was born on Billy’s Branch in Manchester Kentucky on April 03rd 1938 to Steve Mitchell and Anna Lee Wagers Mitchell.

She is preceded in death by her parents Steve and Anna Lee Mitchell, her siblings Bernice Mitchell, Marie Mitchell, Georgia Gray, Donald Mitchell, Jessie Mitchell, Roy Mitchell, and her great grandson Trevor Smith. 

She is survived by the following...

Donald Earl Gicker

Donald Earl Gicker

Sep 6, 2024

Donald Earl Gicker, age 81, of Springboro passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Kettering Hospital Main Campus. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 7, 1943, the son of the late Earl B. and Hilda (Gearhart) Gicker. 

 

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Fonda K. (Peters) Gicker; three sons, Jack (Sondra) Zellers, Jason (Stephanie...

Harold Bradshaw

Harold Bradshaw

Sep 5, 2024

Harold Bradshaw, 88 passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born on Monday, March 16, 1936 in Pineville, Kentucky to Bradley Bradshaw and Ellen (Emery) Bradshaw.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Mary Anne Muncy Bradshaw; one daughter: Donna Bradshaw Smith; one sister: Virgie Wilson.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Bradley and Ellen Bradshaw; his...

Della Mae Henson

Della Mae Henson

Aug 28, 2024

Della Mae Henson, age 58 departed this life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Baptist Health Lexington. She was born on Monday, February 28, 1966 in Hyden, Kentucky to Ace Jones and Sallie Wagers. She was a homemaker and attended Katies Creek United Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Jimmy Henson and these children: Rebecca Henson...

Paul Edward Bishop

Paul Edward Bishop

Aug 28, 2024

Paul Edward Bishop

(1948-2024)

Paul Edward Bishop, 76, of Manchester, KY departed this life on August 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born on June 7, 1948, in Oneida, KY to Clara Bishop. He was a member of the Oneida Community Church.

 

Paul was preceded in death by his mother Clara Bishop. He leaves behind his loving wife of...

Jimmy Don Lawson

Jimmy Don Lawson

Aug 28, 2024

Jimmy Don Lawson, 71 passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. He was born on Saturday, November 1, 1952 in Manchester to John C. Lawson and Doris Martin Cottongim.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters: Serena Patterson and Mary Jo Fisher, his grandchildren: John C. Patterson, Donnie Patterson, Jimmy Ray Lawson, Jonathan Saylor, Alexis...

Kermit Sizemore

Kermit Sizemore

Aug 23, 2024

Kermit Sizemore, age 73 of Hogskin Road in Manchester passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He was born on Monday, October 9, 1950 in Oneida, Kentucky to Lloyd and Verella Bowling Sizemore. He worked in the Coal Mines for Leeco.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Sherry Michelle Grubb,...

Bobbie Jean Mills Messer

Bobbie Jean Mills Messer

Aug 21, 2024

Bobbie Jean Mills Messer

5/17/1938-8/21/2024

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

 

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way;

I found that place at the close of day.

 

If...

Greta Lee Allen Murphy

Greta Lee Allen Murphy

Aug 17, 2024

Greta Lee Allen Murphy, age 52 departed this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the AdventHealth of Manchester. She was born on Monday, May 29, 1972 in Miami, Ohio to Mason and Thelma Spurlock Allen. She was a substitute teacher and a cheerleader coach.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Mark Dalton Murphy, her daughter: Macy Sue Murphy...

Samuel Wayne Hall

Samuel Wayne Hall

Aug 17, 2024

Samuel Wayne Hall, age 55 departed this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on Sunday, July 6, 1969 in Hyden, Kentucky to Willie Jr. and Carolyn Lucille Lewis Hall. 

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Ashley Smith and James, his grandchildren: William D. Smith, Kaylee Yeager, Dalton Kelley, Emily Smith, Adelynn Yeager, Chloe...

Tamara "Tami" Woods

Tamara "Tami" Woods

Aug 11, 2024

Tamara “Tami” Jeannine Woods, age 58 departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was born on Saturday, June 25, 1966 in Hyden, Kentucky to Shafter Bowling, Jr. and Linda Wolfe Bowling. She was a former employee of Advent Health, a caregiver and a manager for Get and Go Quick Stop....

Roger Dewayne Baker

Roger Dewayne Baker

Aug 10, 2024

Roger Dewayne Baker, age 43 departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Monday, August 11, 1980 in Hyden, Kentucky to Luther Howard and Hattie Baker. He worked odd jobs and worked with Sober Living and attended the Macedonia Baptist Church.

 He leaves to mourn his passing...

Robert Isom

Robert Isom

Aug 9, 2024

Robert Isom, age 70 went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, August 9, 2024 at his home. He was born on Sunday, August 16, 1953 in Manchester to the union of Edward and Daisy France Isom. He was a business owner, worked in welding and fabricating and was a member of the New Home Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his...

Phillip Mitchell

Phillip Mitchell

Aug 4, 2024

Phillip Mitchell, age 61 passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, December 11, 1962 in Beverly, Kentucky to Jesse Mitchell and Jeweldene Mitchell. He was a coal truck driver. 

He leaves to mourn is passing his children: Alisha Mitchell and wife Alisha Ealy-Mitchell and Andrea Leigh (Muffin) Mitchell, his grandchild: Summitt Parker Mitchell...

Brenda C. Gregory

Brenda C. Gregory

Aug 4, 2024

Brenda C. Gregory, age 75 departed this life on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at her home. She was born on Sunday, July 10, 1949 in Manchester, Kentucky to Dennis and Irene Clem Sester. She worked for Clay County Home Health.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Philip Ray Gregory, her son: Bill Gregory and wife Rose and her daughter:...

Aaron Melton

Aaron Melton

Aug 2, 2024

Aaron “Speedy” Melton, age 90 departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek in Manchester. He was born on Tuesday, May 8, 1934 in Manchester to George Washington and Axie (Sandlin) Melton. He was owner of Manchester Sales and Service and a member of the Morgan Branch Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by his two...

Johnny Napier

Johnny Napier

Aug 1, 2024

Johnny Napier, age 86 passed to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the AdventHealth Manchester. He was born on Thursday, May 19, 1938 in Manchester to the union of Jimmy and Rachel Carmack Napier. Johnny was a retired Ohio Operating Engineer and a faithful member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing...

Connie Lee Wagers

Connie Lee Wagers

Jul 30, 2024

Connie Lee Wagers, age 79 departed this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on Thursday, April 5, 1945 in Manchester to the union John Curry, Jr. and Loma Crawford Curry. She worked for the Save the Children Organization and was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her...

Diana Lynn Valentine

Diana Lynn Valentine

Jul 27, 2024

Diana Lynn Valentine, age 77 departed this life on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Sunday, October 20, 1946 in Manchester to Johnny and Mallie Bundy Abner. 

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Coye Valentine and her grandchildren: Samantha Latasha Bargo and husband Jared, William Tyler Valentine...

Sandra Owens

Sandra Owens

Jul 25, 2024

Sandra Owens, age 72 went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, May 8, 1952 in Manchester, Kentucky to Daugh and Lina Walker Curry. She was a homemaker and attended His Amazing Grace Holiness Church and the Urban Creek Holiness Church.

 

She leaves...