Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County
Velma Hoskins
Jan 21, 2026
Velma Hoskins, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her home. She was born Tuesday, June 17, 1958 in Manchester, Ky to Jim Jones and Ruth (Davidson) Jones. She was a member of the Antepast Baptist Church of Oneida and she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband: Calvin Hoskins and her children: Mary Ruth Perry,...
Audrey Mae Swafford
Jan 16, 2026
Audrey Mae Swafford, age 91, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Laurel Creek Health Center in Manchester, Ky. She was born on Tuesday, June 19, 1934 to Dudley Woods and Viola (Gray) Lipps. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity Lighthouse Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Ronald Swafford and Donald Swafford and...
Johnny Jewell
Jan 16, 2026
Johnny Jewell, age 72, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born Wednesday, April 15, 1953 to James Thomas and Sudie Ann (Smith ) Jewell. He was a veteran in the United States Army.
He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Tammy Lynn Jewell and his fiancée: Mary Roberts; his grandchildren: Michael and Haylee, Crystal Root;...
Forest Wind Elkin
Jan 14, 2026
Forest Wind Elkin, age 29, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at his home. He was born Sunday, June 16, 1996 in Arizona.
He is survived by his mother: Tami Metzger Proctor; his maternal grandmother: Carol Talbert; his siblings: Matthew Amick, Christopher Amick, Anthony Proctor, Zachary Proctor, Isaiah Proctor, Blu Elkin, Ayliana Proctor, Logan Blankenship, Shelley Gray and stepsister: Neysa...
James "Tim" Timothy Cato
Jan 13, 2026
James “Tim” Timothy Cato, age 57, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. He was born on Sunday, July 7, 1968 in Gainesville, Georgia to James Walter Cato, III and Barbara Sue (Johnson) Cato Persons. He was a truck driver.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Sharon (Day) Cato and his children: Crystal Derry and husband Bryan,...
Cinda Alice Owens Brand
Jan 11, 2026
Cinda Alice Owens Brand passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Edmonton, Kentucky at her home. Cinda was 96 years old. She was the daughter of Beve and Maggie Smith Owens, the great great granddaughter of Richard Lucas. She grew up in Byron, Kincaid, Portersburg, Kentucky on her parents' farm. Growing up she loved going to church, either walking...
Lila Bowling
Jan 7, 2026
Lila Bowling, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her home. She was born Wednesday, May 17, 1939 in Beverly, Ky to John and Bertha (Smith) Wagers. She was a factory worker and a member of 421 Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by her children: Jean Stidham, Lorene Stewart and husband James, Alan Bowling and Sharon Hatfield,...
Carolyn Sue Frye
Jan 6, 2026
Carolyn Sue Frye, 60, of Booneville, Kentucky, passed away on January 6, 2026, at her residence following a sudden illness. Born on June 25, 1965, in Oneida, Kentucky, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Beulah Grubb Ray. She dedicated her career to serving as a county worker before retiring.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband,...
Irene Jones Gibson
Jan 1, 2026
Irene (Jones) Gibson, age 70, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her home. She was born Friday, January 7, 1955 in Manchester, Ky to Colonel and Dora (Roark) Jones. She was a member of the Manchester Church of God and she worked at Laurel Creek Nursing Home.
She is survived by her children: Melissa Neeley and Jennifer Gibson Woods;...
Sandra Crawford
Dec 30, 2025
We are gathered here today to honor and remember the life of Sandra Crawford, who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 73.
Sandra was many things to many people — a beloved sister, cousin, aunt, great aunt and friend. She held a special place in the hearts of her family and those fortunate enough to know her. Her...
Mason Forrest Green
Dec 27, 2025
Mason Forrest Green went back to God’s arms on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 while being held in his loving parents’ arms. Mason was born unexpectedly due to a uterine and placenta rupture on Monday, December 8, 2025. Mason entered this world without a heartbeat but came back at 22 mins with the help of his angels: Sherry T. NNP and...
Orville Milton Burnette
Dec 27, 2025
With a heavy heart, I’d like to share that my beloved father, Orville Milton Burnette, passed away peacefully today, December 27th, at home, surrounded by love and care.
He lived a life filled with faith, kindness, and devotion to family and friends. His steadfast Christian faith and generous spirit touched everyone who knew him, and his legacy of love and caring...
John Denzil Jones
Dec 21, 2025
John Denzil Jones, age 81 passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his home. He was born Monday, October 23, 1944 in Manchester, KY to Colonel and Cora (Stevens) Jones. He was of the Baptist faith.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Lorraine (Gregory) Jones and two children: Terry Jones and Marcella Smith and Coy Howard; his grandchildren:...
Larry White
Dec 15, 2025
Larry White, age 85 passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Ky. He was born Tuesday, June 18, 1940 in Manchester, KY to Toleman and Helen (Bundy) White. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife since...
Carlo Burns
Dec 12, 2025
Carlo Burns, age 91 passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. He was born Monday, January 29, 1934 in Clay County, KY to Luther and Laura (Roberts) Burns. He was a member of Mill Street Church of Christ.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Catherine (Caldwell) Burns and his children: Charlotte...
Doug Abner
Dec 9, 2025
Doug Abner, age 78 passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his home. He was born Monday, November 17, 1947 in Manchester, to Squire Bill and Beuna (Brumley) Abner. He is a retired minister and belonged to the Community Church.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Linda (Brown) Abner and his daughter: Jennifer Cooney and husband Paul; his...
Lonnie Smith
Dec 4, 2025
Lonnie Smith, age 60 passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice in Lexington, KY. He was born Tuesday, January 26, 1965 in Clay County, to Orbin and Lena (Smith) Smith. He was a supervisor at Hardee’s and SuperAmerica and worked with the cable company. He was a member of Big Creek Holiness Church.
He leaves to...
Lannie Sizemore
Dec 3, 2025
Lannie Sizemore, age 56 passed away on December 3, 2025. He was born on Monday, January 27, 1969 in Manchester, Ky to Elzie Sizemore and Imagene (Byrd) Smith. He was a mechanic and handyman.
He leaves to mourn his passing is his fiancée: Henrietta House; his stepfather: James Smith; his furry companion: Sissy; these children: Imojean Larae Sizemore (Devin), Lannie Rochelle...
Charlene Baker
Nov 30, 2025
Charlene Baker was born on April 8, 1929, to the union of Leonard and Luerenia (Woods) Rice, who preceded her in death. She married George Baker, who preceded her in death. She passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the AdventHealth Manchester.
She is survived by one daughter: Debbie Burns (Debra Lynn) and husband Ronald Wayne and three grandchildren: Jarrett...
Linda Faye Bays Harris
Nov 26, 2025
Linda Faye Bays Harris, age 73, departed this life on November 26, 2025, 7:30pm at AdventHealth in Manchester, Kentucky. Linda was born on Friday, February 8, 1952 in Harlan, Kentucky to Hardin Henry Bays and Mary Ellen Wilson Bays.
Linda was first and foremost a devoted Christian woman. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and loved all people just...
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