Obituaries
Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County
Ruby Dezarn Martin
May 23, 2026
Ruby Dezarn Martin, age 71 passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the AdventHealth of Manchester, Kentucky. She was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1954 in Manchester, Kentucky to William Dezarn Jr. and Bertha (Hollin) Dezarn. She worked for 47 years at AdventHealth of Manchester and was a member of the Beech Creek Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing...
Robert J. Rawlings
May 22, 2026
Robert J. Rawlings, age 51 passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Laurel Creek Health Care Center. He was born on Sunday, July 14, 1974 in Manchester to Herman and Sally (Barger) Rawlings.
He leaves to mourn his passing his sister: Carol Burns and his brothers: Roscoe Burns and Wayne Burns and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and...
Martha Jean Parrott-COURTESY
May 19, 2026
Martha Jean Parrott, age 86, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on April 13, 1940, in Oneida, Kentucky, to the late General Hensley and Martha Hensley whose memory she cherished throughout her life.
Jean spent many years living in the Cincinnati and Fairfax area after moving from Kentucky....
Billy Adam Hurd, Sr.
May 19, 2026
Billy Adam Hurd, Sr., age 93 went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born on Monday, May 30, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to James and Charity (Bowling) Hurd. Billy was a farmer, a factory worker for GE, a member of the Gray Fork Baptist Church, former Sunday School Teacher and a Veteran of the United...
Mildred Hall Gilbert
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...
Gilbert Russell Miller
May 11, 2026
Gilbert Russell Miller, age 82 passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, April 26, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky to Gilbert “Hayseed” and Bernice (Bowling) Miller. He was a project foreman for Wiser Gas and Oil Company for many years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Chanin Sucher...
Philip Ray Gregory
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...
Robert Lee Walker
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...
Larry Gene Gray
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...
Joyce Farmer
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...
Nannie "Nan" Gray
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;...
Gilbert Davidson
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...
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...
Carol Dobson
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...
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...
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