Obituaries

Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

Hazel Craft

Hazel Craft

Dec 24, 2019

Hazel Craft, age 75, departed this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Brookpark, Ohio.  She was born on May 16, 1944 in Manchester, Kentucky to Thomas and Oda (Smith) Keen.  She was a housewife.

She leaves to mourn her passing her companion for many years: Lou Nemes; her children:  Dale Craft and Gary Craft and one...

Kelly Lee Godsey

Kelly Lee Godsey

Dec 22, 2019

Mr. Kelly Lee Godsey, age 33 of Manchester departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1986 in Hazard, Kentucky to Earl Pennington and Effie Mae Godsey. He was a welder.

He leaves to mourn his passing his son: Kelmone Godsey and the following brother and sisters: Terry...

Carl Dwayne Bowling-COURTESY

Carl Dwayne Bowling-COURTESY

Dec 20, 2019

Mr. Carl D. Bowling "Fergie" born July 12, 1967 departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Advent Health Hospital, Manchester, Kentucky.  He was 52 years old.  Carl was born at Beverly, Ky., the son of Sue Hollen  & the late Johnny Watt Bowling. Carl was the owner & operator of B & B Towing, Big Creek,...

Donnie McWhorter

Donnie McWhorter

Dec 20, 2019

Mr. Donnie McWhorter, age 53 of Annville departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, January 2, 1966 in London, Kentucky to Conley and Eva Murray McWhorter.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Connie Dwelly McWhorter, his sons: Travis McWhorter and his...

Lee Edward Johnson

Lee Edward Johnson

Dec 18, 2019

Mr. Lee Edward Johnson age 74 departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  He was born on Thursday, July 19, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ed and Ida Mae Howard Johnson.  He was a mechanic and worked with heavy equipment.

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

Hobert Dewayne Jones

Hobert Dewayne Jones

Dec 17, 2019

Mr. Hobert Dewayne Jones, age 53 of Manchester departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1966 in Hamilton, Ohio to Cecil and Elsie Weaver Jones.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife: Sheila Maidon Jones, his children: Kacey...

Linda Faye (Henson)  France

Linda Faye (Henson) France

Dec 14, 2019

Linda Faye Henson France, age 52 departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Tuesday, June 6, 1967 in Manchester, Kentucky to Rev. Daugh and Joan Lewis Henson.

She leaves to mourn her passing her step-daughters: Tina France and Bonnie Sue France, 3 grandchildren: Austin France, Lil Ronnie and Harley,...

Leroy “Ted” Gross

Leroy “Ted” Gross

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. Leroy “Ted” Gross, age 86 of Manchester went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on Saturday, December 31, 1932 in Manchester to the union of Steve and Etta Carmack Gross.  He was a retired mine inspector for the Department of Minerals and Mines, a member of the...

Jay C. Jarvis

Jay C. Jarvis

Dec 12, 2019

Jay C. Jarvis, age 84 departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, October 20, 1935 in Manchester, Kentucky to Tommy and Suzanna Roberts Jarvis.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Eliza Adams Jarvis, his daughter: Julie Marie Jarvis and...

Christina (Hatfield)  Adams

Christina (Hatfield) Adams

Dec 9, 2019

Christina Adams, age 60 departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the ARH Hazard.  She was born on Monday, March 30, 1959 in Manchester, Kentucky to Willie and Sudie Smith Hatfield.  She was a member of the Route 11 Community Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Anthony Adams and his wife Jada,...

Joann (McQueen)  Jackson

Joann (McQueen) Jackson

Nov 29, 2019

Joann McQueen Jackson, age 57 of Burning Springs Community departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Thursday, August 9, 1962 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Henry and Rosie Reid McQueen.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing...

Ronnie Howard

Ronnie Howard

Nov 29, 2019

Mr. Ronnie Howard, age 71 departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky.  He was born on Sunday, February 15, 1948 in West Liverpool, Ohio to Charles Bentley Howard and Ernestine Harmon Murphy.  He was a carpenter and a member of the Freedom Christian Fellowship.

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Ella Pearl (Sandlin)  Mathis

Ella Pearl (Sandlin) Mathis

Nov 27, 2019

Mrs. Ella Pearl Mathis, age 73 departed this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.  She was born on Tuesday, September 24, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Boston and Delcy Robinson Sandlin.  She was a member of the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her...

Diana Turner

Diana Turner

Nov 23, 2019

Mrs. Diana Lynn Turner, age 69, departed this life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Monday, June 12, 1950 in Oneida, Kentucky to Henry Gabbard and Nora Lunsford Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Charlotte Shilt and her husband Bobby, Jimmy Ray Turner and Lisa Rawlings, Angela Turner,...

Viola Grubb

Viola Grubb

Nov 20, 2019

Mrs. Viola Grubb age 79 departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Sunday, June 16, 1940 to the union of Everett and Verna Napier.  She was a member of the Indian Grave Branch United Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 64 years: Earl...

Lucy Delph (Blair)  Blair Howard

Lucy Delph (Blair) Blair Howard

Nov 20, 2019

Mrs. Lucy Delph Blair Howard age 89 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Friday, September 12, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Joseph and Reva Hibbard Blair.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Whitehall Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn her...

Nellie (Collins)  Hatfield

Nellie (Collins) Hatfield

Nov 19, 2019

Mrs. Nellie Hatfield, age 70 departed this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation in Winchester, Kentucky.  She was born on Saturday, April 2, 1949 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Lester and Idell Smith Collins.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons: Grant Hatfield,...

Ada (Byrd)  Sester

Ada (Byrd) Sester

Nov 18, 2019

Ada Sester of Sextons Creek, KY was born on Thursday, September 1, 1949 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Andy and Mae Barrett Byrd. She passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 18, 2019. She is survived by her husband Carl Wayne Sester; her children Debbie (Doone) Bowling, Patsy Wilson, Doug (Mary) Sester, Frances (Jeff) Sweet, Tony...

Brenda Sue Abner

Brenda Sue Abner

Nov 15, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Sue Abner, age 62 of Manchester departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home.  She was born on Thursday, June 6, 1957 in South Lyon, Michigan to Alvin C. and Anna Lee Asher York.  She was a data entry operator and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.

She leaves to mourn...

Veda Mae (Jackson)  Maidon

Veda Mae (Jackson) Maidon

Nov 11, 2019

Mrs. Veda Mae Maidon, age 71 departed this life on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born on Sunday, February 8, 1948 in Lebanon, Kentucky to James Jackson and Stella Ruley Warner.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters: Stella Maidon and Clettie Maidon, her grandchildren:...