Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Apr 27, 2023

Debora Lynn Johnson Hoskins, age 59, finished the race of life on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  She was born on Wednesday, July 10, 1963 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Clinton and Jo Ann Rader Johnson.  Debbie was a homemaker, lifelong resident of the Burning Springs community, and a member...

Apr 26, 2023

Angela Davidson-Wilson, age 39 of Nicholasville departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Monday, June 27, 1983 in Manchester, Kentucky to Homer and Sallie (Webb) Davidson.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Donald Wilson and her children:  Nathan Todd and Jacob Cole; her mother:  Sallie Davidson; her...

Apr 23, 2023

Ernest Harris, of London, formerly of Paces Creek, born April 23, 1944, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born to the union of George and Thelma Smith Harris. Ernest was a member of Lily Holiness Church in London, Ky. He was a retired coal miner with Shamrock Coal Company.

Apr 23, 2023

Charlene Robinson Dezarn, age 80 departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  She was born on Friday, March 19, 1943 in Manchester to Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson.  She was a member of the New Beginning Community Church and she was retired from Mid-South Factory.

She...

Apr 18, 2023

Amanda Marcum, age 36 of London departed this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Monday, December 29, 1986 in Franklin, Indiana to Wilburn and Janet Wagers Branstutter.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Daniel Marcum, her step-daughter: Danielle Marcum, her father: Wilburn Branstutter, her mother: Janet Branstutter and...

Apr 17, 2023

Bonnie Jones Gulley. Beloved wife of the late Billy J. Gulley for 57 years. Loving sister of Ruth Smith, Lula Faye Jones, Carolyn Ann (Kenneth) Allen, Linda (Bill) Wagers, and Debbie Sue (Thomas Lee) Minton. Dear stepmother of Dora (Dave) Bradford, Debbie Jones, and the late Diana Loftus. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Amanda) Beckman. Great-grandmother of Kaitlyn Randolph, Quinton...

Apr 16, 2023

Mattie Marie “Tootie” Rosiere, age 82 departed this life on Sunday, April 16, 2023.  She was born on Friday, May 10, 1940 in Manchester to Willie and Anna (Hicks) Byrd.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brothers and sisters:  Kent Byrd and wife Ruth; Lee Byrd and wife Sharlene; Thelma Johnson; Bessie...

Apr 15, 2023

Lewis Keith Ferrell, age 57 departed this life on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  He was born on Monday, August 2, 1965 in Manchester to Franklin Delanore Ferrell and Lucy Katherine Hayre Ferrell.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Becky Abner Ferrell, his son: Mason Warner Ferrell and his fiancé Candice Hubbard, his nephew he raised...

Apr 14, 2023

Mary Katherine Mitchell of Livingston, Kentucky was born January 27, 1933 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Richmond Cress and Celia Westerfield Cress. She was united in marriage to Robert Mitchell who preceded her in death. She is survived by her seven children, Darryl Mitchell of Newport, Kentucky, Judy Boswell of Amelia, Ohio, Peggy Snyder...

Apr 8, 2023

Robert M. Darnold, age 70 departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, May 4, 1952 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rufus and Mary (Collins) Osborne.  He was a surface coal miner.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Michael Darnold and wife...

Mar 26, 2023

Dorothy Sizemore, age 80 departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Thursday, March 11, 1943 in Manchester to Tink and Aliene Jones Smith.  She was a member of the Gregory Branch Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: Terry Sizemore and wife Sue, Randy Sizemore and...

Mar 25, 2023

Lenzie Gibbs, age 78 departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Friday, August 18, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky to Thomas and Pearl (Adams) Gibbs.  He was a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry and a member of the New Home Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert Shannon Root, age 51 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Advent Health Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, July 27, 1971 in Oneida, Kentucky to Robert and Barbara (Stevens) Root.  He was a member of New Beginning Community Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing...

Mar 24, 2023

Vada Carol Smith, age 74 departed this life on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Friday, March 26, 1948 in Manchester to Clarence and Nadine Jones Howard.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Don Lee Smith, her son: Ricky D. Smith, her daughter: Annette Lawson, her grandchildren: Zachariah...

Mar 20, 2023

Betty Mae House, age 84 of Manchester, Kentucky passed away peacefully, surrounded

by loving family, on March 20th, 2023 after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis and strokes.

Betty was born on August 19th, 1938 in Manchester, KY to Charles (Charlie) and Lettie Brown.

In 1963, Betty married Beve House and had ...

Mar 17, 2023

Kenneth Barton Reid, age 72 departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Saturday, July 22, 1950 in East Manchester to Granville and Daisy Chandler Reid. He was an insurance salesman and attended the Manchester Baptist Church and the Crawfish Holiness Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing...

Mar 14, 2023

Lisa Kaye Ledford Wilson was born on March 15th, 1965 in London, Kentucky, to Betty Sizemore Ledford and Wayne Ledford. Lisa grew up on Goose Rock, Kentucky with a few years spent in Middletown, Ohio as a young girl. She was a proud graduate of the Clay County High School class of 1983. After graduation, Lisa would attend Eastern...

Mar 11, 2023

Carl “Larry” Pennington, age 84 departed this life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  He was born on Monday, November , 1938 in Manchester to Lawrence and Viola Philpot Pennington.

He leaves to mourn his passing his siblings: Marjorie Daise, Ethel Martin and Harrison Pennington.

He...

Mar 8, 2023

Geraldine Goins, age 52 departed this life on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born Tuesday, September 1, 1970 in Manchester to Shade and Lettie Minton Goins.

She was the baby of the family and a good friend to many.  She left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

She...

Mar 6, 2023

Joyce Ann Gilbo Holeman peacefully slipped into the arms of her Savior the morning of March 6, 2023 in the hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. Joyce was 89 years old.

Joyce was born August 7, 1933,  to Edgar and Addie Gilbo of Fort Smith, Arkansas. She had two older sisters, Mildred and Jewel. At a young age,...