Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Rufus B. Smith

Rufus B. Smith

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. Rufus B. Smith, age 61, departed this life on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on Monday, January 18, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky to Ernest and Eva Smith.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children:  Jeremy Smith; Ruth Ann Smith; and Eva Davis of...

Kathleen "Kathy" Langdon

Kathleen "Kathy" Langdon

May 31, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Langdon passed away at 3:00 AM on Monday, May 31st, 2021 with both hands held tightly by her closest family.  She left this world with grace —feeling loved, happy, and sure of her next destination.

Kathy was born on August 16, 1940 to Ruby (Shepherd) Hampton, and Burnette Hampton in Letcher County, KY.

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Janet Lynn Collins

Janet Lynn Collins

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Janet Lynn Collins, age 67 departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home.  She was born on Thursday, September 17, 1953 in Tyner, Kentucky to Gilbert and Bessie Clark Issacs.  She worked at Dairy Queen in McKee, Kentucky and is a member of the Potters House Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her...

Ada Shirley-COURTESY

Ada Shirley-COURTESY

May 30, 2021

Ada Shirley, 96 of Tampico, IN, passed away at 12:50 AM at her granddaughters' home in Medora on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Ada was born on September 5, 1924, in Manchester, Ky, she was the daughter of John Day and Mamie (Depew) Maxie who are both deceased.

On March 4, 1947, she married Rawland "Podney"...

Dorothy "Dot" Hooker

Dorothy "Dot" Hooker

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Hooker, age 86 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Saturday, December 8, 1934 in Manchester to the union of Matt and Lydia Ward Woods.  She was a former restaurant owner of Dot’s Place on Sexton Creek and a member of the...

Charles Reid

Charles Reid

May 28, 2021

Charles F. Reid, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 28, 2021. Charles was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 3, 1946 to Granville and Daisy Reid. On October 2, 1964, he married the love of his life, Carol J. Riley. Charles worked at H.P Deuscher Company and American Fan Company for many years...

Johnathan B. Hoskins

Johnathan B. Hoskins

May 26, 2021

Johnathan B. Hoskins, age 32 departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  He was born on Monday, February 27, 1989 in Hyden, Kentucky to Bruce and Rosalee Hoskins.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Hadlee Hoskins, his parents: Bruce and Rosalee Hoskins, his maternal grandmother: Ethelene Hoskins as well as other family and friends....

Rose Begley (Browning)  Appleton

Rose Begley (Browning) Appleton

May 24, 2021

Rose Begley Appleton, age 85 departed this life on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Peru, Indiana.  She was born on Tuesday, September 10, 1935 in Harlan County, Kentucky to Marsh and Bertha Boggs Browning.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Raymond Begley and Kim, her son-in-law: Gene Sparks, her grandchildren: Kristi...

Lester Charles "Chucky" Daniel

Lester Charles "Chucky" Daniel

May 23, 2021

Lester Charles “Chucky” Daniel, age 32 departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the AdventHealth in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Friday, September 23, 1988 in Hyden, Kentucky to Lester Charles Daniel and Mary Belle Burns.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Gavyn Daniel, 12 nieces and nephews, a special friend who...

Russell G. "Tiny" Philpot

Russell G. "Tiny" Philpot

May 23, 2021

Mr. Russell G. “Tiny” Philpot, age 69 departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  He was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1951 in Manchester, Kentucky to Odie Philpot and Glasco Pennington Fullwood.  He was a coal truck mechanic.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Tina Henson, Tonya Marable and her husband James and Russell...

Carrie Marie Shepherd

Carrie Marie Shepherd

May 22, 2021

Carrie Marie Shepherd, age 45 departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Thursday, August 21, 1975 in London, Kentucky to Nicky and René Morris Shepherd.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Shannon Hubbard, her children: Anne Marie Shepherd, Paige Hubbard,...

Monica Jones

Monica Jones

May 19, 2021

Monica Lynn Jones, age 69, of Ham Hollow Road departed this life on Wednesday May 19, 2021. She was born on Sunday, June 17, 1951 to Gillis and Nettie (Smith) Jones in Manchester, Kentucky. She is a member of Manchester Gospel Mission Church. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Cottongim, her grandson Trenton Abner, and the following sisters:...

Richard E. Allen

Richard E. Allen

May 18, 2021

Richard E. Allen, age 83 departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  He was born on Monday, January 11, 1937 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Harvey J. and Polly Anderson Allen.  He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Bethany Pentecostal Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Richard William...

Dorothy C. Davidson

Dorothy C. Davidson

May 16, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy C. Davidson, age 95 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Sunday, October 25, 1925 in Manchester to the union of John and Marie Sites Campbell.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She...

Eurilla Smith

Eurilla Smith

May 15, 2021

Eurilla Smith, age 72 departed this life on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, June 22, 1948 in Manchester, Kentucky to Berley and Amanda Revis Smith.  She was a member of the Mud Lick Church of the Brethren.

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

Rhonda Marie Sizemore

Rhonda Marie Sizemore

May 14, 2021

Rhonda Marie Sizemore, age 57 passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, May 28, 1963 in Oneida to Pearl and Bessie Phelps Stanley.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Jessica Sizemore, Gary Sizemore and his wife Georgina, Pearl Allen Sizemore and Loretta...

Naomi Blair

Naomi Blair

May 14, 2021

Mrs. Naomi Blair, age 97 departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021.  She was born on Saturday, February 9, 1924 in Manchester to Daniel and Lettie Clark Wallace.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Linda Hanley, her grandchildren: Shaielle Hill, Wayne Wallace, Margaret Cooper, Linda Wilson and Michael Wilson, 4 great grandchildren and several...

Herman Smith

Herman Smith

May 8, 2021

Herman Smith, age 80 departed this life on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He was born on Tuesday, November 5, 1940 in Manchester to Flemon and Martha Jane Bowling Smith.

He leave to mourn his passing his children: Martha Sue Marcum (Ricky) and Linda Kaye Bowling (Virgil), his grandchildren: Sarena Hoskins, Amanda Faust (Josh), Erica Smith (Richard) and...

Addline "Addie" Duff

Addline "Addie" Duff

May 3, 2021

Addline “Addie” Duff, age 91 departed this life on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Thursday, June 20, 1929 in Barbourville, Kentucky to George Johnson and Nora Gray Wagers.  She was a member of the Manchester Pentecostal Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Doris Sizemore, George Duff,...

Bobby Hoskins

Bobby Hoskins

May 3, 2021

Bobby Hoskins, 77 of Manchester, Kentucky passed away Monday, May 3 rd , 2021 at the Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, Kentucky.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 5 th at 6 PM at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel in Manchester, Kentucky.

Funeral Services will be held at 2...