Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

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...

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Root, age 75 departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Friday, October 26, 1945 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rev. Robert and Grace Maxie Stevens.  She was a retired cook for the Clay County Board of Education and a member of New Beginning Community Church.  Barb was saved when...

Oct 12, 2021

James Ashton Odell Brown, age 22 departed this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  He was born on Monday, November 16, 1998 in Huntsville, Alabama.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Ruby Ella-Clare Brown and Kaitleighn Marie Brown, his mother and step-father: Michele and Carl David Davidson, his father: James Brown, his brother: Christian Alexander...

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Julia Ann Massey, age 92 departed this life on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Advent Health Manchester.  She was born Monday, September 30, 1929 in Red Bird, Kentucky to the union of Felix (Doc) Gilbert and Rebecca (Mosley) Gilbert.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Kenneth Massey and Tim...

Oct 6, 2021

Mr. James Owen Allen, age 64 departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home.  He was born Thursday, June 27, 1957 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Eugene and Opal Webb Allen.  He was retired from the Clay County Board of Education where he was a school teacher and a member of the Saint Ann...

Oct 2, 2021

Mr. Ernest Walter Gibson, age 73 departed this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Saturday, December 6, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Jim and Allie Fair Eversole Gibson.  He was a former employee of Clay Tire Company and a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War....

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Stanley Harris, age 55 departed this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Saturday, April 30, 1966 in Manchester, KY to Kenneth and Hazel (Arnett) Harris.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Florence Barger, her daughter that he reared and loved as his own: Alechia Smith and Robert...

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Stanley Barkley Hacker, age 64 departed this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Friday, July 26, 1957 in Oneida, KY to Chester A. and Helen (Cobb) Hacker.  He worked at the Kentucky Department of Highways and he loved to read the KJV Bible.  He attended Horse Creek Baptist and Church of...

Sep 28, 2021

Jason Hayre, age 48 departed this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  He was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1973 in Manchester, Kentucky to Eddie Bradford and Willa Dean Minton Hayre.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents: Eddie Bradford and Willa Hayre and his brother: Scott Hayre.

Graveside services for Jason Hayre will...

Sep 25, 2021

Mrs. Cledith Grubb, age 83 departed this life on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the AdventHealth in Manchester.  She was born on Wednesday, March 2, 1938 in Manchester to Frank and Ida Bowling Sizemore.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Kathleen Gibson, Arlie Grubb, Randall Grubb, Sherlene Hensley and Jessica Shepherd. ...

Sep 25, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Deaton, age 69 departed this life on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, July 6, 1952 in Brightshade to Teddy and Pauline Gilbert Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Roger Deaton, her children: Kevin Marks, Kelly Marks and Rodney Deaton and her grandchildren: April Marks...

Sep 23, 2021

Saul Jones, age 64 departed this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Unit.  He was born Thursday, December 6, 1956 in Manchester to Bill Jones, Jr. and Hazel Spurlock Rednour.  He graduated from the Clay County High School in 1975 and Cumberland College.  He was a school teacher at the Clay County Middle...

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Larry Proctor, age 64 departed this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Saturday, June 1, 1957 in New Mexico.  He was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Tami Metzger...

Sep 21, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Gregory, age 66 departed this life on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Advent Health Manchester.  He was born Thursday, January 13, 1955 in Manchester, Kentucky to Dence and Dorothy (Bowling) Gregory.  He was a truck driver.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Marinda Bratton and husband Jason, Chad Michael Gregory; these grandchildren: ...

Sep 9, 2021

Mr. Corbett Lee Caldwell departed this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Monday, July 10. 1950 in  Hyden, Kentucky to Dempsey Brown and Dorothy Caldwell Gibson.  He was a coal miner.

He leaves to mourn is passing his wife of over 49 years: Linda Napier Caldwell, his sons:...

Sep 8, 2021

Mrs. Ella Mae Harris, age 84 departed this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Advent Health Manchester.  She was born on Friday, January 8, 1937 in Manchester, Kentucky to Estill and Martha (Robinson) Greer.  She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olivet Church of Christ.

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

Sep 7, 2021

Edward McQueen, age 66 departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Advent Health Hospital in Manchester.  He was born Monday, June 20, 1955 in Manchester, Kentucky to Frank McQueen and Ora (Doyle) Allen.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Irene (Sizemore) McQueen, his children:

Elizabeth McQueen and Brandon Davidson, Steve...

Sep 7, 2021

Juanita Lovins Smith, age 74 departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  She was born on Saturday, November 16, 1946 in Manchester to William L. and Bertha Napier Lovins.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: Randy Lee Napier, David Wayne Napier and wife Lora and Kevin Smith, her grandchildren: Randi Lynn Napier, Amber Dople,...

Sep 6, 2021

Cheyenne Gambrel, age 57 departed this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington.  She was born on Sunday, October 13, 1963 in Manchester, Kentucky to Orale Jackson and Opal (Jackson) Jackson.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband:  Darrell Gambrel and two children:  Samantha Garrison...

Sep 6, 2021

Yvonne Gibson, age 66 departed this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Friday, December 31, 1954 in Manchester, Kentucky to Glenn and Glada Mae Dezarn Rhodes.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brother: Jack Roberts and wife Minnie.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Glenn...