Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Darren Joseph “Soup Bean” Davidson age 56 of Manchester departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born Thursday, May 5, 1966 in Oneida, Kentucky to Willis and Wanda (McQueen) Davidson.  He was a retired forklift operator.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Kizzie (Henson) Davidson, his...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Jeffrey David Ruth age 57 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born Wednesday, April 21, 1965 in Corbin, Kentucky to Lanny and Shirley Dearner Ruth.  He was a retired Air Marshall and worked as a supervisor at Wal-Mart.

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

Jan 14, 2023

Erika Meta Barwich Wilson, age 80 departed this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Manchester, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, January 5, 1943 in Stuba, Germany to Erich Gustav Barwich and Wanda Louise Meermann Barwich.  She became a naturalized American Citizen as a teenager and lived in Virginia.  After the death of her parents, she was invited...

Jan 12, 2023

Melvin Depew, 89 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, April 13, 1933 in Manchester, Kentucky to Kelly Depew, Sr. and Winfred Howard Depew.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1973, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant.  His military career was a source...

Jan 7, 2023

Rena Hubbard, age 84 departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at her home.  She was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1938 in Perry County, Kentucky to Melvin and Eva (Roberts) Shepherd.  She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Wanda Smith and husband Melvin, Lucy...

Jan 7, 2023

Larry Wayne Smith, age 53 departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Thursday, September 4, 1969 in Oneida, Kentucky to Tilford and Rosie Henson Smith.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Kimberly Morris, his grandson: Jackson Morris and his fiancé: Melissa Smith.  Also surviving is...

Jan 4, 2023

Michael Wayne “MaterHead” Spurlock, age 68 departed this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Sunday, July 25, 1954 in Clay County to John and Helen Eversole Spurlock.  He was a truck driver and mechanic.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Kathy Spurlock, his sons: Kevin Michael...

Jan 2, 2023

Mark Langdon Combs, age 49, of Colerain Township Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 1, 1973 to the union of David L. Combs and Diana Roberts. Mark was employed at CSX for 22 years and was married for 10 years. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed many aspects of pin...

Dec 28, 2022

Roger Frazier, age 69 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Friday, January 9, 1953 in Oneida to Dewy and Ella Lee Frazier.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Betty Smith Frazier, his children: Robin Carpenter and Geno of Manchester, Jeremiah Frazier and...

Dec 25, 2022

Julia Ann Rivas, age 67 departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home.  She was born on Monday, February 28, 1955 in Carthage, Texas to Patrick Brodie and Doris Jo Boodell LeGros.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Jason Haley and wife Kemberly and her daughter: Leslie Crabb and her husband Benjamin,...

Dec 23, 2022

Alma Sue Roberts Baker, age 81 departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, August 5, 1941 in Manchester to Gilbert and Nannie Mae Hoskins Roberts.  She was a nurse and a member of the Rough Creek United Baptist Church.

She leaves...

Dec 17, 2022

Hazel Pearl London, age 93 departed this life on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek Health Care.  She was born on Monday, August 12, 1929 in Manchester, KY to Hiram and Ella (Ledford) Hensley.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Jessie Weigel (Gregory) and Marsha Garrison; these grandchildren:  Janet Anderson (Derrick),...

Dec 14, 2022

Rosetta Napier was born May 6, 1931 in Clay County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Hacker and Emma Martin Hacker. She was united in marriage to Carl Napier who preceded her in death. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Kay Smallwood and Carla Owens and husband Scott all of London; four siblings, Irene...

Dec 8, 2022

Billy Wayne Burns, age 75 departed this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home.  He was born Tuesday, May 27, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Johnny and Edna Melton Burns.  He was a retired coal miner and a veteran of the United States Army.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Sandra Wolfe Burns,...

Dec 5, 2022

Mr. Ronald Ledford passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the age of 90 years old at his home.  He was born on Sunday, December 27, 1931 in Oneida, Kentucky to Cal and Bertha Ledford.  He worked for 31 years in the Sharonville area of Cincinnati, Ohio for the Ford Motor Company and retired with a good...

Nov 30, 2022

On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Betty Sharon Roberts departed this life peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Dalton Place Memory Care in Dalton, Georgia.  She was born on Wednesday, November 26, 1947 to Benny Smith and Esther Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brother and sister-in-law Chester Benny & Carolyn Smith of Manchester, Kentucky. ...

Nov 28, 2022

Charles E. “Strawberry” Cottrell, age 84 departed this life on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his daughter’s home.  He was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1938 in Manchester to the James A. (Preacher) and Bertha Jones Cottrell.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Diane Bowling Cottrell, his grandchildren: Robert Jason Gross, Leslie Brian Gross and...

Nov 25, 2022

Albert Lee Moran, age 80, of Bardstown, Kentucky and formerly of Laurel County passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was the father of Ronald L. Moran of Bardstown, Kentucky, David Moran of Louisville, Kentucky; the step father of Jerry Gross and David Anthony Gross both of London, Kentucky; the brother of Earl Moran of...

Nov 24, 2022

Hazel H. Houston, age 77 departed this life on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  She was born on Saturday, February 24, 1945 in Manchester, KY to Gilbert and Dorothy (Eversole) Hyde.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Connie Nagle, Dorothy “Dee” Wheeler and Ernie May; several...

Nov 24, 2022

Leslie Melton, age 70 departed this life on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Saturday, May 31, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio to Troy and Rosie Grant Melton.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Laura Etta Patrick Melton, his children: Kenny Melton, Leslie Russell Melton, Darla Michelle...