Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

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...

Nov 5, 2023

 

Robert C. Morgan, age 85 departed this life on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  He was born on Friday, December 24, 1937 in Manchester to John C. and Etsie Lunsford Morgan.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters: Vickie Bundy, Bonnie Brown, Debbie Allen and Michelle Stevens, 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.  Also surviving is his sister:...

Oct 31, 2023

 

Aaron Nathan Nelson, age 48 passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Thursday, January 2, 1975 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Harry Mac Nelson and Marian Brandt Nelson.  He was a building contractor.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Priscilla Grover Nelson, his children: Zoe Amburgey (Brian Melton),...

Oct 27, 2023

 

Oakley Forman, age 63 departed this life on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, January 28, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rex and June (Allen) Forman.  He was a former supervisor at Jackson WWS and was a member of the Church of God.

 

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

Oct 26, 2023

 

Ronnie Thompson Sr. 75, died at home in Okeechobee, FL on October 26, 2023. He was the first son, born on January 31, 1948 to Irvin and Sudia Thompson in Manchester, KY.

Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joy Bowling Thompson of Manchester, Ky. He is also survived by his brother Lonnie Gene Thompson...

Oct 25, 2023

Terry Harmon Spurlock, age 69, of London, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  He was born on October 11, 1954 in Scottsville, Kentucky.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Lynn Bolton Spurlock; two children, Leslie Spurlock Beasley & husband Ryan of Nashville, TN, Willis Matthew Spurlock & wife Lori of London, KY; six siblings, Danny...

Oct 24, 2023

 

Delmer Messer, age 64 departed this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Thursday, January 15, 1959 in Beverly, Kentucky to Gilbert and Maggie Grubb Messer.  He worked for the railroad, did odd jobs and worked in tobacco and was a member of the Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church.

 

He leaves...

Oct 21, 2023

 

Ricky Fields, age 68 passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, December 2, 1954 in Manchester to A. C. and Beatrice Owens Fields. 

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Rita Hite Fields, his son: Anthony Fields and his granddaughter: Kami Addison Turner.

 

He is preceded in...

Oct 20, 2023

 

Betty Jean Napier, age 65 passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Monday, June 23, 1958 in Manchester to James and Hazel Gibson Gregory.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Crystal R. Napier, her son: Bradley Napier and Lynsey and her grandchildren: MaKayla Hughes and husband Ethan and Kinsley...

Oct 13, 2023

 

Roxie Davidson Gregory, age 91 of Manchester went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 13, 2023.  She was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Frank and Ella Carnahan Davidson.  She was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church and worked at New Departure Hyatt Automotive parts for 30 years.

 

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Oct 7, 2023

 

Mr. Dan Goins, age 76 departed this life on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, January 9, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Shade and Lettie Mae Minton Goins.  He worked in the coal tipple industry.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Lucy Louise Jones Goins, his children:...

Oct 1, 2023

Janet Kay Hibbard, age 66 of London went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, October 1, 2023 at her home with her son and her mother.  She was born on Monday, December 3, 1956 in Corbin, Kentucky to Russell and Ruby Stanfill Hibbard.  She was a Special Ed Teacher in Jackson County for 33...

Sep 29, 2023

Carter Richard Short, age 77 departed this life on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. He was born on Wednesday, April 17, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to John and Ollie (Davidson) Short.  He was a coal truck driver.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife:  Doshia (Hoskins) Short; his children:  Stephanie Peak,...

Sep 28, 2023

Gail Cheek, age 62 departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Friday, August 18, 1961 in Oneida to George Henry and Mae Gibson Helton.  She worked in food service at OBI.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Larry Melvin Cheek, her daughter: Rebecca Sharina...

Sep 20, 2023

Joyce McQueen, age 69 departed this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Saturday, May 15, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Wesley and Dora Thompson Mills.  She worked for the Clay County Board of Education and for Mid-South and attended the Swindling Gap Baptist Church and Macedonia...

Sep 20, 2023

Clinton Wayne “Boondock” Buttery, age 67 departed this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on Friday, July 27, 1956 in London, Kentucky to Dan and Ora Greer Buttery.  He was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sister: Betty Fields, his brother:...

Sep 17, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Mills, age 76 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Monday, February 24, 1947 in Manchester to Homer and Faye Congleton Hobbs.  She worked for 27 years at the Clay County Health Department, 10 years for the United States Forestry Service and...

Sep 14, 2023

Mrs. Anna Lee Dezarn, age 79 departed this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Saturday, January 29, 1944 in Manchester to Roy and Effie Mills Gray.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Beech Creek United Methodist Church.

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

Sep 10, 2023

Robin Leslie Craft age 60, of Manchester, Kentucky passed away on Sunday - September 10, 2023 at Advent Health Manchester.

She was the daughter of Wanda Lee Marcum of Manchester, Kentucky she is survived by her uncle and aunt; John and Brenda Smith, her aunt Charlotte Marcum, a host of cousins including these special cousins; Lisa Ferguson...

Sep 8, 2023

Ruby J. Hensley, age 86 passed away on Friday - September 8, 2023 at the Corbin Nursing Home in Corbin, Kentucky.

She was the mother of Kimberly (Jason) Vance and Paul Michael (Drue) Hensley, grandmother of Sara Smith, Cody Blackwell, Lee Vance, Cassie Hensley and Trenton Hensley, the sister of Ronnie Crawford and wife Joyce, also survived...