Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Nov 28, 2021

Barbara Ann Napier, age 65 departed this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, November 4, 1956 in Manchester to Bradley and Lomer North Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Peggy Sue Asher, Ronnie Napier, Jr., Shawn Napier and wife Donna and Courtney Napier.  Also surviving are...

Nov 27, 2021

Darryl L. “Boogie Man” Barger, age 60 departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Monday, July 31, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Tilford and Daphne Spurlock Barger.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Mary Estep Barger, his children: Kevin Barger...

Nov 26, 2021

Mr. Hubert Caldwell, age 71 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  He was born on Saturday, September 2, 1950 in Red Bird, KY to the union of Elijah and Tishie (Saylor) Caldwell.  He was a coal truck driver.

He leaves to mourn his passing...

Nov 25, 2021

Hazel Napier, age 89 of Manchester departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY.  She was born on July 24, 1932 in Sexton Creek, KY to the union of Charlie and Callie (Grubb) Grimes. She was a homemaker and a member of Martha Clark Order of the Eastern Star # 201....

Nov 24, 2021

Lucy Katherine Ferrell, age 79 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY.  She was born on Monday, May 4, 1942 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Sabastian and Nancy (Hollen) Hayre.  She was a preschool teacher at Red Bird Mission for 32 years.  She was a member...

Nov 21, 2021

Nannie Mae White, age 65 of Manchester departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the U K Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY.  She was born on Friday, October 26, 1956 in London, Kentucky to the union of William Hinkle and Mary (Brown) Hinkle.  She worked at the Clay County Board of Education and Save the...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Shafter Frost, age 78 of Manchester departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, March 11, 1943 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of John Henry and Delphia (Potter) Frost.  He was retired from the Kentucky Department of Highways.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Lucy Emma Mitchell, age 78 departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  She was born on Thursday, December 31, 1942 in Manchester to Daniel and Polly Hinkle Patrick.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Lonnie Mitchell, Donna Deaton, Janice Stewart and Christopher Mitchell as well as 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Imagene B. Smith, age 76 departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Thursday, December 7, 1944 in Manchester to the union of Owen and Bitha Sawyers Byrd.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: James Smith, her children: Tabitha Nancy McQueen and husband Jessie Paul,...

Nov 14, 2021

Mrs. Jessica Lynn Minton, age 38 departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1983 in Manchester to Walter Wagers Jr. and Elizabeth Cotton Wagers.  She was a registered nurse.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Bryan Minton, her children: Bethany...

Nov 13, 2021

Virginia Hughes, age 72 of Manchester departed this life on November 13, 2021.  She was born on November 14, 1948 in Oneida, Kentucky. She was a retired school teacher.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband:  James (Jim) Hughes and her son:  Barry Sester.

There will be no services at...

Nov 13, 2021

Mr. James Charles Estep, age 61 departed this life on Saturday, November 13, 2021.  He was born on Saturday, November 23, 1959 in Manchester to Jimmy and Nellie Sizemore Estep.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sisters: Hettie Martin, Minnie Murrell, Cathy Mabry and Nancy Lunsford.

He is preceded in death by his parents:...

Nov 12, 2021

Mr. Morris Glenn Thompson, age 82 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the AdventHealth Manchester.  He was born on Tuesday, May 9, 1939 in Laurel County, KY to the union of Phillip and Nannie (Thompson) Thompson.  He was owner and operator of T and T Coal Company.  He was a veteran of the United...

Nov 9, 2021

Mrs. Linda Lou Wagers, age 68 departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Thursday, October 29, 1953 in Manchester to Tommy and Suzanne Roberts Jarvis.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Troy Wagers, her children: Alice Sue Wagers, Angel Michelle Wagers and Troy Wagers, Jr....

Nov 9, 2021

Mrs. Edna Hampton, age 99 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Tuesday, February 7, 1922 in Manchester to the union of Steve and Polly Craft Brown.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Baptist Church.

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

Nov 3, 2021

Douglas Wayne Burns, age 60, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday November 3rd 2021. Doug was born August 18th 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio. He resided in Fairfield, Ohio his entire life. He was a Fairfield high school graduate, class of 1978. Doug worked at GM in Fairfield, Ohio until he became a painter, and that became his passion....

Nov 2, 2021

William Anthony “Tony” Valentine, age 57 departed this life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  He was born on Saturday, May 9, 1964 in Corbin, Kentucky to the union of Coye and Diana Abner Valentine.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: William Tyler Valentine, Lauren Blake Valentine and Samantha...

Oct 31, 2021

Mrs. Ethelene Hoskins, age 82 departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hyden, KY.  She was born on Sunday, October 15, 1939 in Oneida, Kentucky to Emery and Lula (Bowling) Davidson.  She was a homemaker and of the holiness faith.

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

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Joy Marie Swafford, age 93 of the Greenbriar Community in Clay County, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. She was born on Thursday, May 24, 1928 in Dixon, Kentucky to the union of John and Sudie (Neeley) Hand. She was a retired businesswoman, co-owning and operating...

Oct 25, 2021

Charles Beatty of New Palestine, Indiana passed away October 25, 2021 at the age of 73 with his hands being held by his two sons.

He was born July 12, 1948 in Oneida, Kentucky to the late Archie T. and Myrtle (Brown) Beatty.

After having to leave High School at the age of 16 to...