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Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Don L. Smith

Don L. Smith

Dec 29, 2023

 

Don L. Smith, age 76 departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Friday, October 31, 1947 in Manchester to Alex and Georgia (Davis) Smith.  He was a logger.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Ricky D. Smith, his daughter: Annette Lawson, his grandchildren: Zachariah Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Donielle Smith, Shaide...

Sylvia "Boots" Woods

Sylvia "Boots" Woods

Dec 28, 2023

 

Mrs. Sylvia “Boots” Woods, age 63 departed this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Sunday, October 9, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Melia Byrd McClure.  She was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband: Floyd Woods, her children:...

Linda Kaye Wagers

Linda Kaye Wagers

Dec 23, 2023

 

 

Linda Kaye Wagers, age 70 departed this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London.  She was born on Sunday, August 23, 1953 in Manchester to Ed and Malvery Chandler Burns. 

 

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters: Brenda J. Partin and Thelma Hensley, her son: Alfred Cornett and wife Lisa,...

Marina Smith

Marina Smith

Dec 21, 2023

 

Marina Smith, age 51 of Manchester departed this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Saturday, March 25, 1972 in Indiana to Elmer Ray and Ellen Williams Collins.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Tommy Smith, her parents: Elmer and Ellen Collins, her...

Barbara Frazier Couch

Barbara Frazier Couch

Dec 17, 2023

Barbara Frazier Couch, age 79 departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Sunday, September 17, 1944 in Manchester to Ed and Lucy Mae Allen Frazier.  She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and worked for the Clay County Board of Education.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Herless Downey

Herless Downey

Dec 15, 2023

 

Herless Downey, age 96 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Sunday, December 26, 1926 in Harlan Co., KY to John and Opal (Smith) Downey.  He was a coal miner.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his children:  Benny Downey, Ruby Stanfield, Theresa Bowman, Rhonda Weston, Sherry Hubbard, and Johnny...

Ray Martin

Ray Martin

Dec 15, 2023

Ray Martin, age 86 of Oneida departed this life on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1937 in Manchester to Chester and Della Davidson Martin.  He was a 41 year member of the Sizerock Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sons: James Chester Martin (Geneva), Kenneth Ray Martin (Tina)...

Joseph Lee Harris, Sr.

Joseph Lee Harris, Sr.

Dec 12, 2023

 

Joseph Lee Harris, Sr. age 92 departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London.  He was born on Thursday, December 25, 1930 in Greenville, Alabama to Charlie Harris and Fleather Cheetham Harris Gregory.  He was a truck driver and a coal miner.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Judy...

Robert Bowman

Robert Bowman

Dec 12, 2023

 

Robert Bowman, age 79 departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, November 23, 1944 in Manchester to Clifton and Edna Philpot Bowman.  He was a heavy equipment operator.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 57 years Joyce Napier Bowman, his son: Bobby Bowman and wife Karen...

Donnie Murray~COURTESY

Donnie Murray~COURTESY

Dec 10, 2023

Donnie Ray Murray, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY on Sunday, December 10th, 2023; he was 71 years old. He was born at the Booth Hospital in Covington, KY on Thursday, April, 4th, 1952 to the late Don and Stella Murray. Surviving are Donnie’s two cherished cousins: Millie Baker and Stella Gadd,...

Ray Bray

Ray Bray

Dec 5, 2023

 

Ray Bray, age 76 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Saturday, May 10, 1947 in Manchester to the union of Granville Pearl and Daisy Keith Bray.  He was a truck driver and a member of the Baptist faith.

 

He leaves to mourn...

Wilma Rowland

Wilma Rowland

Dec 4, 2023

 

 

Wilma Rowland, age 89 departed this life on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1934 in Manchester to the union of Lawrence and Nellie Martin Pennington.  She worked for the Caron Spinning Thread Company and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church.

 

She leaves to mourn...

Diana Ruth

Diana Ruth

Dec 4, 2023

 

Diana Ruth, age 69 of Manchester went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Friday, January 15, 1954 in Manchester to Earnest and Ola Gibson Ruth.  She was a housekeeper and a member of the Manchester Church of God.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons:...

Billie Jean Bishop

Billie Jean Bishop

Dec 3, 2023

 

Billie Jean Bishop, age 89 departed this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1934 in Manchester to Holt and Kizzie Barrett Hensley.  She was a retired cook for the Landmark of Laurel Creek.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Linda Byrd and husband Carl Gene,...

Georgia Hazlewood

Georgia Hazlewood

Dec 1, 2023

Georgia Hazlewood, age 79 went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Saturday, July 22, 1944 in Manchester to Roland and Thelma Curry Brown. She was a retired cook for the Clay County Board of Education and a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her...

Mona Lee Whitaker

Mona Lee Whitaker

Nov 27, 2023

 

Mona Lee Whitaker, age 77 of Fish Trap departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Friday, March 1, 1946 in Manchester to Oakley and Lonzie Davidson.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Lawrence Whitaker and wife Dora, Lisa Gilbert and...

Billy Rolin Phillips

Billy Rolin Phillips

Nov 24, 2023

 

Billy Rolin Phillips, age 83 departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2023.  He was born on Monday, September 23, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky to Roland Phillips and Edith (P’nut) (Bowling) Phillips. He worked in the coal mines.  He left behind wonderful stories, great smiles and always laughter.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his family including:  Cherokee...

Charles "Pete" Perrin

Charles "Pete" Perrin

Nov 23, 2023

 

Charles “Pete” Perrin, 72 departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was born on Thursday, October 4, 1951 in Lexington, Kentucky to Richard Perrin and Mary Catherine (Goins) Frederick.  

He was a member of Lyttleton Baptist Church and he was General Manager at Wendy’s in Manchester.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife:...

Sidney Sams

Sidney Sams

Nov 16, 2023

 

Sidney Sams, age 68 departed this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  He was born on Friday, April 15, 1955 in Hyden, Kentucky to George and Elizabeth (Baker) Sams.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Jeffrey Sams and wife Terri,

Joe Sams (Angie) and Cheyene Sams as well as his grandchildren: Michael Sams and wife Andrea,...

Jerry Wayne Bays

Jerry Wayne Bays

Nov 8, 2023

 

Jerry Wayne Bays, age 70, departed this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on Saturday, April 11, 1953 in Pineville, Kentucky to Hardin Bays, Sr. and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Bays.  He was a heavy equipment operator.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife:  Zelma (Roark) Bays; his children:  Jerry Jerome Bays...

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