Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Feb 8, 2020

Mr. Albert Dean Dezarn, age 63 departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was born on Tuesday, August 21, 1956 in Manchester to Festus and Gracie Goins Dezarn.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Rebecca Hibbard Dezarn, his children: Randy Scott Dezarn, Melissa Sparks, LaKisha Maness,...

Feb 5, 2020

Mrs. Mary Eden, age 98 departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in London, Kentucky.  She was born on Monday, June 20, 1921 in Manchester, Kentucky to Charlie and Cora Campbell Goforth.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Manchester Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters: Charlotte Ruth Roberts and...

Feb 1, 2020

Mrs. Mildred K. Sandlin, age 90 departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the AdventHealth of Manchester.  She was born on Wednesday, July 3, 1929 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Taylor and Perlina Marcum Keith.  She was a retired school teacher, teaching for over 45 years, a Member of the Manchester Baptist Church, a member...

Jan 28, 2020

Imogene Wagers, age 59 of Indianapolis, Indiana departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  She was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Russell Baker and his wife Sharon, her mother: Mable Smith Roy and her husband Edwin, her sisters: Loretta Napier, Patty Jenkins, Wilma Combs,...

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Wallace “Wally” Hampton, age 73 departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He was born on Saturday, February 9, 1946 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Burnett and Ruby Shepherd Hampton.  He was an environmental engineer; he worked with the United States Public Health Service for over...

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Arnold Brumley, age 93 departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek.  He was born on Thursday, May 6, 1926 in Manchester, Kentucky to John and Creasie Smith Brumley.  He was a retired coal miner and carpenter as well as a member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

He...

Jan 22, 2020

Sheila Bowling, age 58 departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her daughter’s home.  She was born on Wednesday, January 17, 1962 in Manchester, Kentucky to Earnest and Ola Gibson Ruth.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Ola Renae Warren, her sons: Josh Bowling and Charles Bowling, her grandchildren:...

Jan 17, 2020

Mr. James W. Coleman, III, age 64 departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1955 in San Diego, California to James W. Coleman, Jr. and Nancy Lee (Arnold) Coleman.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a truck driver.

He leaves to mourn...

Jan 10, 2020

Vernon Jones, age 73 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Advent Health of Manchester. He was born on Wednesday, August 14, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill Jones, Jr. and Bernice (Hooker) Jones. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the New Home Baptist Church.

He leaves to...

Jan 7, 2020

Darrell Saylor, age 65 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, April 7, 1954 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Rev. Henry Virgil and Eunice “Pent” Campbell Saylor.  He was an insurance salesman and a member of the Island Creek...

Jan 6, 2020

Mr. Homer Barrett, age 64 departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, September 20, 1955 in Oneida, Kentucky to the union of Hubert and Bertha Lovins Barrett.  He was a salesman at Tincher-Williams Chevrolet, former salesman for Don Franklin Ford for 20 years, retired from...

Jan 6, 2020

Billy Wells, age 87 of Manchester departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2020 at his home.  He was born on Sunday, December 25, 1932 in Manchester.  He was a retired electrician and plumber and was a member of the Morgan Branch Pentecostal Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sons: David Wells and his wife...

Jan 4, 2020

Reba Smith, age 84 departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home.  She was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1935 in Oneida, Kentucky to Melvin and Mae Sester Bishop.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Buzzard Holiness Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her granddaughter: Sherry Bowling and her...

Jan 4, 2020

Joshua Hollingsworth, age 41 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born on Sunday, August 20, 1978 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rachel Collins Bailey.  He was a member of the New Zion Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife:...

Jan 4, 2020

Carol Coffey, age 51 departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home.  She was born on Tuesday, August 13, 1968 in Oneida, Kentucky to Willie and Opal Cress McQueen.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son: Marlon Brandon Coffey and his wife Carla, her grandchildren: Marley Jade Coffey and Maizley Willow Coffey, her...

Jan 2, 2020

Mr. Willis Davidson, age 76 departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Manchester, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, January 12, 1943 in Oneida, Kentucky to Hugh and Cleo Smith Davidson.  He was an auto mechanic, owned Davidson’s Bait Shop and a veteran of the Unites States Army.

He leaves to mourn his passing his...

Dec 31, 2019

Pollie Smith, age 75, departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children:  Flossie Gibson, Irvin Jackson, Roy Jackson, and William Jackson; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; and these brothers and...

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Ray Swafford, age 94 of the Greenbriar Community in Clay County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, July 2, 1925 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Gilbert and Maudie Duff Swafford. He was a lifetime resident...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Barrett, age 62 departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Corbin, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, July 21, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Irvin and Mary Frances (Wilson) Barrett.  He worked at the United States Postal Service.  He loved the outdoors especially hiking, camping, fishing and organic gardening.  He also...

Dec 26, 2019

Violet Feltner, age 89, departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Billie Woods.  She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky to Will and Elzie (Hensley) Couch.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Garrard Holiness Church.

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