Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Aug 18, 2022

Teresa F. Sizemore, age 52 departed this life on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  She was born on Friday, January 2, 1970 in Oneida to Ernest and Gladys (Henson) France.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Ray Douglas Sizemore and these children:  Trisha (Jason) Jackson, Sarah...

Aug 14, 2022

Herbert “Tip” Minton, age 76 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Saturday, January 26, 1946 in Manchester to Oakley and Dora Hooker Minton.  He preached for many years at the Swafford Branch Baptist Church and worked for Shamrock Coal Company.

He leaves...

Aug 13, 2022

Shirley Wagers, age 66 departed this life on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital.  She was born on Sunday, September 18, 1955 in Red Bird to Hughie and Allie Hollen Wagers.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Ricky Wagers and his wife Shonia, her grandchildren: Anthony Wagers and his wife Brianna, Austin...

Aug 11, 2022

Sally B. Rawlings, age 86 departed this life on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, February 16, 1936 in Perry County, Kentucky to Joe and Ica (Gay) Barger.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her...

Aug 8, 2022

Irene J. Barrett, age 66 of Manchester departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home.  She was born on Thursday, September 8, 1955 in Manchester to Orstel Jackson and Dorothy Rogers. She was a homemaker, a business woman and a member of Jack’s Branch Bible Church.

She leaves to mourn...

Aug 7, 2022

Jesse L.”Bodene” Davidson went home to be with the Lord on the Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the hour of 8:30 p.m. at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky.

He was born April 14, 1952 at the Oneida Hospital in Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Rev. Samuel L....

Aug 5, 2022

Mr. John Russell Colter, age 41, of Washington D. C. entered eternal life, Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 6, 1981 to Wayne Russell and Bessie Hobbs Colter.

John Russell known as John or Jay is survived by two siblings, Nicole Leary of Alexander, Virginia, and Kelly Gene...

Aug 5, 2022

Geraldine Harris, age 71 of Paces Creek departed this life on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Advent Health Manchester.  She was born on Wednesday, February 28, 1951 in Manchester to Lee Myers and Cordy (Smith) Myers Sizemore.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Donnie Wayne Harris and his...

Aug 5, 2022

June Wolfe, age 92 departed this life on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Friday, November 22, 1929 in Manchester to Henry and Lucy Reid Bray.  She was a cook.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Buford Wolfe, Jr. and Billie May and husband Roscoe, her grandsons: Shane...

Aug 4, 2022

Rebecca Charlene Dezarn, age 63 departed this life on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  She was born Friday, February 6, 1959 in Manchester to Lois Hibbard Day.  She was a member of the Free Spirit Holiness Church.

She is survived by her children: Randy Dezarn, Melissa Sparks (Ron), LaKisha Maness (Rob),...

Jul 28, 2022

Delia Goins, 89 departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Friday, August 12, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to Ed and Lola (Lawson) Sizemore.  She was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Ann Bishop, Benny Goins,...

Jul 26, 2022

Corene Bowling Wolfe was born on Friday, January 30th 1931. She passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 91 years old.

Corene married the love of her life, John, on September 9th 1950 and they spent the next 67 years building a life together. Corene was retired from the Clay County Board of Education and was...

Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Willie Powell, age 81 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Monday, March 31, 1941 in Manchester, Kentucky to Toby Powell and Martha Cowens Allen.  He worked for the highway department and was a member of the Pleasant Run...

Jul 18, 2022

Vivian Hoke, age 61 departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, February 19, 1961 in Clay County, Kentucky to the Earl Campbell and Serena (Cotton) Smith.  She attended Manchester Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters: Mary Jo Fisher and Serena Patterson; and these grandchildren: ...

Jul 11, 2022

Sam “Jack” Abner, Jr.

May 12, 1934 – July 11, 2022

Sam “Jack” Abner, Jr., went home to be with the Lord with his wife and children by his side at home. He lived a good life.

He was born on May 12, 1934...