Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County
Carlene Smith Bennett
Apr 30, 2026
Carlene Smith Bennett, age 78, departed this life on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the home of her granddaughter, Brittany Gibson. She was born on Monday, November 3, 1947 in Clay County to Hobert and Bertha (Barrett) Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Kenneth Bennett; her children: Norma Hanson...
Tony Craft
Apr 28, 2026
Tony Craft, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the AdventHealth Manchester. He was born Friday, May 18, 1979 in Manchester, Kentucky to Roland and Barbara (Harrison) Craft.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Kathy (Jarvis) Craft and these children: Richard Craft, David Craft, Savannah Craft, Ryder Craft; his father: Roland Craft and his sister: Dana...
Patricia Webb
Apr 26, 2026
Patricia Webb, age 74, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Laurel Heights in London, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, October 12, 1951 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was a registered nurse.
She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Terry Baker: as well as her grandchild: Rachel Baker: Also surviving is her nephew: Todd Roberts: Her great nephews:...
Darrell Hoskins
Apr 26, 2026
Darrell Hoskins, age 79 of Fogertown passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, January 16, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and was a bulldozer operator and farmer as well as a Veteran of the United States Army where he...
Lewis Mark "Zeke" Grubb
Apr 23, 2026
Lewis Mark “Zeke” Grubb, age 59 passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 . He was born on July 16, 1968 in Manchester, Kentucky to Harlen William Grubb and Clara Louise (Gambrell) Minton.
He leaves to mourn his passing his siblings: Natasha Gay, Keisha Spangler and Jessica Grubb; Also surviving is his step-mother: Cherrie Grubb.
A memorial service for Lewis Mark "Zeke"...
Wilma Cupp
Apr 21, 2026
Wilma Cupp, age 70, departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, Ky. She was born Thursday, September 29, 1955 to James and Alena Hoskins.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Daryl Cupp and two children: Justin Cupp and fiancée Angela Kratzer and Chelsea Cupp; her grandchildren: Aiden Cupp, Cameron Koonce and...
Mildred Edwards
Apr 14, 2026
Mildred Edwards, age 78, departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. Mildred was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Through all the ups and downs of a well-lived life, she remained true to the best qualities a mother can possess—steady love, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. All of us are better...
Howard Spencer, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Howard Spencer, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 19, 1946 in Canton, Pennsylvania to Howard Spencer, Sr. and Betty Spencer. He was a horse trainer.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Jeff, Amy and Dawn. Also surviving is his brother: Harold and his neighbor: Patty Abner.
A graveside service will...
John Gibson
Apr 13, 2026
John Franklin Gibson, age 62, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on Tuesday, January 14, 1964 in Manchester, Ky to Delaney Gibson, Jr. and Zella (Sizemore) Gibson.
He leaves to mourn his passing his brothers and sisters: Eleanor Flatters, Janet Wilson, Deborah Means, Donald Gibson, Helen McKnight and Clarence L. Gibson.
He...
Anna Beatrice Whitehead
Apr 12, 2026
Anna Beatrice Whitehead, age 74 passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Sunday, July 1, 1951 in Berea, Kentucky to Elbert and Chlora (Martin) Wolfe. She worked for ACS and was a member of the Ell’s Branch Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Kim (Danny)...
George Duff, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
George Duff, Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Advent Health Manchester. He was born on Friday, December 4, 1950 in Manchester, Ky to George R. and Addie (Johnson) Duff. He was a truck driver.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Charlene (Hyden) Duff and his daughter: Cheryl Coleman, his grandchildren: Greg Coleman, Charlsie...
Janice D. Sizemore
Apr 10, 2026
Janice D. Sizemore, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, August 29, 1950 in Manchester, Ky to Albert and Martha (Martin) Davidson. She was a member of the Oneida Community Church and worked for Daniel Boone Transit.
She leaves to mourn her...
Mona Whitehead Henson
Apr 5, 2026
Mona Whitehead Henson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Manchester, Ky to Andrew Decker Whitehead and Lula (Smith) Whitehead. She was a member of the Garrard Holiness Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Ray Henson; her children: Melissa Hazlewood and husband Grady, Melinda Kay...
Katherine Napier
Apr 5, 2026
Katherine Napier, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the Advent Health Manchester, Ky. She was born on February 4, 1938 in Manchester, Ky to Jesse and Sarah Etta McDaniel Lewis. She was a homemaker.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Melody Morton and Steve, Mildred Napier, Henry “Bud” Napier, Jr. and wife Sara, Marzella Carter,...
Elbert Bray
Apr 3, 2026
Elbert Bray, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Manchester, Ky. He was born on August 6, 1944 in Manchester, Ky to Henry and Lucy (Reid) Bray. He was a farmer , janitor and a bus driver and he retired from the Clay County Board of Education.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Elbert Lee Bray...
Judy England
Mar 20, 2026
Judy England, age 63, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Indiana. She was born on January 20, 1963 in Manchester, Ky to Cecil and Elsie (Smith) England.
She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Paul Merila and three grandchildren: Jonathan Merila and Brandon Merila and Bayley Merila; also one great grandchild: Cole Merila. Also surviving...
Ella Mae Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Ella Mae Smith (Ellie Mae) , 86 years old of Manchester, Ky peacefully left us Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Hazard, Ky. She was born July 9, 1939 to Boyd and Lucy Ann (Collins) Smith.
She is preceded in death by her son: James Arnold (Pete) Smith ; her mother: Lucy Ann Collins Smith and her father: Boyd Smith and 12...
Brenda Roberts
Mar 10, 2026
Brenda Roberts, age 76. passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, July 12, 1949 in Clay County, Ky to Gilbert and Myrtle (Brumley) Gibbs. She was a homemaker.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: James David Roberts & wife Angela; these grandchildren: Felicia Roberts, Emily Neff &...
Russell Burns
Mar 6, 2026
Russell Burns, age 70, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Hazard ARH Hospital in Hazard, Ky. He was born November 28, 1955 in Oneida, Ky to Johnnie and Edna (Melton) Burns. He was a coal miner.
He is survived by his son: Jason Burns and wife Kay and three grandchildren: John, Kasey, and Klaire. Also surviving are...
Jesse Gilbert
Mar 6, 2026
Jesse C. Gilbert, age 84, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the AdventHealth Manchester. He was born November 2, 1941 in Clay County, Ky. to Emory and Hazel (Wilson) Gilbert.
He is survived by his wife: Myrtle (Smith) Gilbert and his son: Burchell Smith; his granddaughter: Sarah Hallie Comstalk and a host of nieces and nephews. Also surviving...
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