Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

May 12, 2026

Mildred Hall Gilbert, age 71 passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the AdventHealth of Manchester, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, August 27, 1954 in Alabaster, Alabama to Ike and Priscilla (Johnson) Hall. She worked for the Department of Transportation and was a member of the St. Paul AME Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Anthony...

May 11, 2026

May 9, 2026

Philip Ray Gregory, age 78 passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the AdventHealth of Manchester, Kentucky. He was born on Monday, September 8, 1947 in Oneida, Kentucky to William Howard Gregory and Edith (Scalf) Jeffrey. He worked for Elmo Greer and Sons, ICG, ran heavy equipment, a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church and a veteran of...

May 8, 2026

Robert Lee Walker, age 91 passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the AdventHealth of Manchester, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, November 4, 1934 in Manchester, Kentucky. He was a veteran with the United States Military-Armed Forces Division from 1951 until 1978, including the Vietnam War for 39 months. After his military service, he resided in the states...

May 4, 2026

COURTESY OBITUARY

Larry Gene Gray was born August 1, 1948 in Clay County and departed this life Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Brandy & Ivory (Collins) Gray.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda (Northern) Gray of Berea: by a...

May 3, 2026

Joyce Farmer, 78, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away May 3, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Born in Manchester, Kentucky, she moved to Princeton in 1972 and lived there many years before recently residing in Paducah with her son and daughter-in-law.

Joyce was a caring and compassionate woman who held her family together. She loved her grandchildren dearly and spoke of them...

May 2, 2026

Nannie “Nan” Gray, age 96, departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home. She was born Wednesday, January 22, 1930 in Corbin, Kentucky to Oscar and Laura (Johnson) Hubbard. She worked for the Clay County Board of Education as a cook and bus driver.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Laura Ann Webb and Vickey Edwards;...

May 1, 2026

COURTESY OBITUARY

Gilbert Davidson, 80, of Norwalk, died Friday, May 1, 2026, at CareCore Gaymont Nursing in Norwalk. Born on February 10, 1946, in Clay County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Frank and Ella (nee Carnahan) Davidson. Gilbert grew up in Kentucky before moving to Ohio. He lived in Sandusky for several years before relocating to Norwalk.

Gilbert was...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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"...

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...

Apr 15, 2026

Carol White Dobson age 82 of Stearns, Kentucky, wife of Doug Dobson passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee and was placed in the care of the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. A private memorial service was held. She was born July 15, 1943 in Clay County, Kentucky to the late Tole White...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...