Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Ruth (Hooker)  Kurtz

Ruth (Hooker) Kurtz

Mar 7, 2021

Ruth Hooker Kurtz, age 74 departed this life on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Baptist Health in Corbin.  She was born on Saturday, November 9, 1946 in Manchester to Tom and Etta Gibson Hooker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Robby Young, Billy Hayre and Vicki Davis all of London, her grandson: Logan Hayre,...

Billy Brown

Billy Brown

Mar 4, 2021

Mr. Billy Brown, age 80 of Taylorsville, departed this life on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Baptist Health Louisville.  He was born on Sunday, April 14, 1940 in Manchester to Woodrow and Alpha Jarvis Brown.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, servicing in Korea, Germany and Vietnam as well as a car transport and a...

James "BoBo" Henry Curry

James "BoBo" Henry Curry

Mar 3, 2021

Mr. James “BoBo” Curry, age 71 departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, Kentucky.  He was born on Thursday, January 19, 1950 in Oneida to Daugh and Lina Walker Curry.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: James Curry, II and Tina Watson, his grandchildren: James...

Hiram Williams

Hiram Williams

Mar 1, 2021

Mr. Hiram Williams, age 70 of Sandhill departed this life on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Sunday, August 6, 1950 in Manchester to Tink and Fannie Mae Donaway Williams.  He worked in the coal mines.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Willa Brandstuter Williams, his daughter: Peggy Wagers and...

David Lane Napier

David Lane Napier

Feb 28, 2021

Mr. David Lane Napier, age 59 departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Monday, April 24, 1961 in Manchester to Hughie Napier and Thelma Napier.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Amy Johnson Galindo and her husband James, his step-children: Christian Stewart and Kelli Renee Cook, his...

Alvin Wolfe

Alvin Wolfe

Feb 28, 2021

Alvin Wolfe, age 81 departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Thursday, August 17, 1939 in Manchester to Granville and Anna Harris Wolfe.  He worked in a saw mill and for Saul Goins for many years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children: Danny Wolfe and his wife...

Leslie “Les” Calhoun-COURTESY

Leslie “Les” Calhoun-COURTESY

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. Les Calhoun, son of the late James H. and Ethel Gibson Calhoun, was born in Somerset, KY on August 27, 1948 and he departed this life on February 27, 2021 having attained the age of 72 years.

Les was united in marriage to Mary Betty White Calhoun, she survives.

Other survivors include; two sisters,...

Betty Lou Harris

Betty Lou Harris

Feb 26, 2021

Betty Lou Harris, age 73 departed this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home in Barbourville, Kentucky.  She was born on Friday, October 10, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Walter and Latha (Philpot) Napier.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Apple Grove Baptist Church.

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

Sally Ann Philpot

Sally Ann Philpot

Feb 26, 2021

Sally Ann Philpot, age 69 departed this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Monday, August 6, 1951 in Manchester, Kentucky to William “Bill” and Mattie Couch Philpot.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Mill Creek Methodist Church.

She leaves to mourn her...

Barbara Ann Pennington

Barbara Ann Pennington

Feb 25, 2021

Barbara Ann Pennington, age 65 departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on Sunday, March 13, 1955 in Manchester, Kentucky to Johnny and Myrtle Henson Keith.  She attended the Manchester Gospel Mission.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Phillip Ray Pennington, her children: Steven...

Helen Marie (Lawson)  Bowling

Helen Marie (Lawson) Bowling

Feb 23, 2021

Helen Marie Bowling, age 56 departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, November 24, 1964 in Beverly, Kentucky to Doc and Retha Wagers Lawson.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: T. C. Bowling, her father: Doc Lawson and these brothers and...

Mary Drucy Baker

Mary Drucy Baker

Feb 21, 2021

Mrs. Mary Drucy Baker, age 84 departed this life on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the AdventHealth Manchester.  She was born on Monday, March 9, 1936 in Manchester to Speed and Mae Davidson Lunsford.  She was affiliated with the Clarks Chapel.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Peggy Byrd, Lorene Dodson, Virginia Collins, Cora Smith,...

Ollie Sue Sester

Ollie Sue Sester

Feb 19, 2021

Ollie Sue Sester, age 61 departed this life on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born on Thursday, September 3, 1959 in London, Kentucky to Joseph and Drucilla Hicks Coffman.  She was a cook at the Clay County Middle School and a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church, where she was baptized at the age of 20 years...

Gracie Campbell

Gracie Campbell

Feb 16, 2021

Gracie Campbell, 92 departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  She was born on Saturday, March 10, 1928 in Manchester to Ford and Martha Martin Doyle.  When she was able to attend, she attended the Horse Creek Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: James Davidson and...

Kimberly Lynn (Gabbard)  Woods

Kimberly Lynn (Gabbard) Woods

Feb 14, 2021

Kimberly Lynn Woods, age 47 departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Friday, February 8, 1974 in Beverly, Kentucky to Anthony Gabbard and Pearl Mills Lewis. She worked in the food stamp department, a member of the Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church, a member of...

Charles B. Barnard

Charles B. Barnard

Feb 6, 2021

Charles B. Barnard, age 70 departed this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  He was born on Saturday, July 15, 1950 in Maynardville, Tennessee to Clarence Edward and Vonnie Brummett Barnard.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Connie Barnard, his daughter: Donna Galbraith and her husband Bobby, his son: Larry Barger and his wife Jennifer...

Mary Katherine (Kemp)  Merideth

Mary Katherine (Kemp) Merideth

Feb 4, 2021

Mary Katherine Kemp Merideth, age 75 departed this life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the AdventHealth in Manchester, Kentucky.  She was born on Wednesday, July 11, 1945 in New Albany, Indiana to Alive and Idella Sims Kemp.

She joined in Union to James Merideth on April 8, 1964 who preceded her in death.

Mary...

Jasper Liam Hollis Mitchell

Jasper Liam Hollis Mitchell

Jan 31, 2021

Jasper Liam Hollis Mitchell, the 7 month, 15 day old son of Abraham and Kimberly Bowling Mitchell departed this life on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  He was born on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital of London.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents: Abraham and Kimberly Mitchell,...

Princess E. (Eversole)  Collins

Princess E. (Eversole) Collins

Jan 31, 2021

Mrs. Princess E. Collins, age 66 departed this life on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Hazard ARH.  She was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1954 in Manchester to Harvey and Alta Gray Eversole.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Lawrence Collins, her sons: Lawrence Collins, Jr., William Collins and Brian Curtis Collins.  Also surviving...

Dickie Thompson

Dickie Thompson

Jan 31, 2021

Mr. Dickie Thompson, age 73 departed this life on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Tuesday, May 6, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Denver (Ben) and Glenna Mae Morris Thompson.  He was a carpenter.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Betty Thompson, his children: Michael Wayne Thompson, Melinda Gayle Thompson,...