Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Nov 5, 2022

Connie Mae Martin, age 80 departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born Sunday, April 26, 1942 in Manchester to the union of Estill and Lillie Spurlock Hudson.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Sizerock Baptist Church.

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

Nov 2, 2022

Hannah Sizemore, age 94 departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Thursday, November 3, 1927 in Manchester, Kentucky to Taylor and Minnie Herd Abner.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Myrl Sizemore and wife Leslie, Arretta Smith and husband Bill, Darrell Sizemore,...

Nov 1, 2022

Sherry Henson, age 54 departed this life on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Florence Park Care Center in Florence, KY.  She was born on Tuesday, November 28, 1967 in Marion County, Indiana to Monroe and Evelyn (Shelton) Roark.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Penny Sue Smith and Larry Wayne Smith; these...

Oct 31, 2022

Zaniyah Grace Gerton, stillborn infant daughter of Kaitlyn Couch and Cierra Gerton passed away at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  The date of delivery was Monday, October 31, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Zaniyah is survived by her parents:  Kaitlyn Couch and Cierra Gerton; her grandparents:  Angie Wagers,...

Oct 28, 2022

Selena Shepherd, age 49, of Lockards Creek, departed this life on Friday, October 28, 2022, peacefully at her home, surrounded by family.  She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed.

Selena was born Wednesday, December 13, 1972, to the union of the late Denver “Joe”...

Oct 28, 2022

Roger Dale Jones, age 68 departed this life on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Friday, September 24, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Luther Jones and Flossie Byrant Price.

He leaves to mourn his passing his special companion of over 30 years Mossie Minton,...

Oct 26, 2022

Green Smith, age 86 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Thursday, October 15, 1936 in Manchester to Tinsley D. and Jemima Smith.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Ruby Fay Wagers Smith, his children: Eddie Smith, Danny Smith, Bertha...

Oct 26, 2022

Marilyn Montgomery, age 60 departed this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Monday, October 30, 1961 in London, Kentucky to Willie and Opal Cress McQueen.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brothers: Calvin McQueen and Eugene McQueen, her sisters: Brenda Bennett and Janna Hubbard, her special...

Oct 26, 2022

Bobby Lane Morgan, age 69 departed this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Thursday, June 18, 1953 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of Ueal and Laurie Bray Morgan.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Opha Woods Morgan, his sons: Russell Lane Morgan...

Oct 22, 2022

Robert P. Goforth of Florence SC, widower of the late Clella M. Goforth departed this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the age of 92 years old.

He was the son of the late Charlie and Cora Goforth of Manchester, KY and was born on Saturday, July 12, 1930. Robert is survived by his 2 brothers...

Oct 18, 2022

Rosa Alice Doyle Harris Jones, age 88 departed this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Wednesday, September 19, 1934 in Manchester, Kentucky to Ford and Martha Martin Doyle.

She leaves to mourn her passing her nephew: James Davidson, her step-daughter: Louise Goins and other family and friends....

Oct 17, 2022

Terry Jerome Gilbert, known to many as “Christmas” was born July 29, 1950 to the late Robert Gilbert and the late Eva Walker Gilbert.  He departed this life on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home.  He was a member of St. Paul AME Church.

He leaves to cherish his memories his ex-wife:  Mildred Gilbert;...

Oct 14, 2022

Fred Sandlin, age 90 departed this life on Friday, October 14, 2022 at the AdventHealth Manchester.  He was born on Monday, September 12, 1932 in Owsley County, Kentucky to Andy and Gertrude Couch Sandlin.  He was a coal miner and a member of the Willow Grove Holiness Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Oct 7, 2022

Clarence Hollin, age 78 departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  He was born on Tuesday, January 4, 1944 in Manchester to Isom and Lillie (Jones) Hollin.  He was a member of the Crawfish Holiness Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing several nieces and...

Oct 1, 2022

Roscoe Bowling 62 of Manchester KY son of the late Ray & Stella Bowling departed this life October 1, 2022 at 11:21 P.M. at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care in Hazard, KY.

He leaves to mourn his devoted wife Gladys Bowling, 64 of 46 years and his children Linda Bowling-Standafer, Pamela Henson, Viola...

Sep 30, 2022

Mr. Arlie Barger of Oneida, Kentucky, age 88, departed this life for his heavenly home on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Advent Health Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky. He was born on February 20, 1934, in Clay County, Kentucky to Arthur and Maggie Carmack Barger. He worked as a coal miner and logger. Arlie was a beloved member of the...

Sep 16, 2022

Vanda Grubb Smith was born on Monday, November 10, 1952 to Marie and Virtlo Grubb.  She was 69 years old.  Vanda lived on Mudlick 20 plus years, you’d usually see her outside swinging.  She enjoyed being around family and friends, and loved watching the kids play and grow!  Vanda was a fun loving person who never met a stranger. ...

Sep 15, 2022

Linda Kay Lawson, age 54 departed this life on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Advent Health Manchester.  She was born on Thursday, December 28, 1967 in Manchester, Kentucky to Charlie and Marie (Collins) Frost.

She leaves to mourn her passing her companion: James Leiby and these children:  Natasha Sizemore, Tatum Sizemore, Megan Frost Eversole,...

Sep 13, 2022

Laurel “Lolly” Ann Riley, age 77 departed this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, KY.  She was born on Sunday, October 15, 1944 in East Gary, Indiana to Michael and Coral L. (Harvey) Coban.  She was an esthetician and a member of the Beulah Baptist Church in Fancy Farm, Kentucky.

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Sep 10, 2022

Bruce David Howard, age 59 of Manchester, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday - September 10, 2022 at Advent Health Manchester. He was born on Tuesday - August 20, 1963 in Bedford, Indiana to the union of James Bruce Howard and Clemie Cleo Harmon Howard.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children; Makisha...