Local obituaries for Manchester, KY and Clay County

May 8, 2014

Mrs. Shirley Stewart, age 49 departed this life on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky. She was born on Saturday, October 3, 1964 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of Alfred & Ethelene Davidson Hoskins.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Wilson Stewart, Jr., her daughters: Shirley Lynn...

May 3, 2014

John Baker Weaver, 81, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Birmingham. John was born on December 30, 1932 in Sextons Creek, Kentucky. He attended Clark School in Sextons Creek and Annville Institute in Annville, Kentucky. John (known as Butch to his friends and family) spent his early years working in the tool and die industry in...

May 1, 2014

Robert “Bobby” Whitis, age 74 of Burning Springs entered into eternal life, Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Burning Springs. He was born Tuesday, November 21, 1939 in Clay County to the union of Alonzo Whitis and Bernice Parks Whitis. Bobby owned and operated the A.L. Whitis Insurance Agency in Manchester and was in the insurance business for over 50...

Apr 17, 2014

Mr. Brian Keith Griffin, age 28 of Manchester, departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky. He was born on Tuesday, June 18, 1985 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Billy Darrell and Sherry Bowling Griffin. He was a member of the New Zion Baptist Church and was employed...

Apr 16, 2014

Mrs. Betty Jean Lewis Cope, age 70 of Manchester, departed this life on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born on Monday, October 18, 1943 to the union of William and Lucy Lewis. She was affiliated with the Lighthouse Holiness and Crawfish Holiness Churches.

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

Apr 15, 2014

Mr. Charles C. Smith, age 63 of Manchester, departed this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, September 12, 1950 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Pittman John and Sarah Henson Smith. He worked in construction.

He is survived by his wife: Linda Stevens Smith, his...

Apr 9, 2014

Mr. Billy Ray “Bill” Fortner, age 68 of Manchester, departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Knox County Hospital in Barbourville, Kentucky. He was born on Sunday, March 3, 1946 in North Carolina to the union of Roy and Ruby Goforth Fortner.

He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter: Vickie Fortner Shepherd of...

Apr 3, 2014

Diane Davidson Begley, age 34 of Lexington, formerly of Clay County, departed this life on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her home. She was born on Sunday, May 20, 1979 in Leslie County, Kentucky to Isaiah Davidson and Lorene Wilder Lynch.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Baileigh Bishop of Manchester and Lucas...

Mar 31, 2014

Mrs. Della Mae Couch, age 93 of Manchester, departed this life on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the home of her daughter: Ruby Buttery. She was born on Monday, January 10, 1921 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Phil and Oda Hinkle Stevens. She was a homemaker and a member of the Muddy Gap Baptist Church.

Mar 24, 2014

Mr. Frankie Lynn Martin, age 51 of Manchester, departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2014 at his home. He was born on Friday, May 18, 1962 in Leslie County, Kentucky. He was a welder and a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Sergeant for 8 years.

He leaves to mourn his...

Mar 24, 2014

Mr. Willie Napier, age 69 of Buzzard departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2014 at his home. He was born on Friday, March 31, 1944 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Theo and Edith Mitchell Napier.

He leaves to mourn his passing his sisters and brothers: Juanita Smith of Manchester, Polly Keen of Manchester,...

Mar 20, 2014

Mrs. Vesta Gross, age 78 of Manchester, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the U.K. Medical Center. She was born on Saturday, July 27, 1935 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Steve and Mallie Powell Allen.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Clayton Gross and the following children:...

Mar 11, 2014

Mrs. Helen Day, age 83 of Manchester, departed this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1930 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Thomas and Odie Doyle Grubb.

She leaves to mourn her passing her children: Betty White of Manchester, Geraldine Banks and Daryel...

Mar 8, 2014

Nicole Lee Valentine Boggs, age 42 departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, February 29, 1972 in Corbin, Kentucky to the union of Charlie and Vicki Burns Valentine.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter: Aveary Leighton Boggs, her parents: Charlie and Vicki Valentine, her sisters: Renee...

Mar 6, 2014

Mr. Ray Jarvis, age 79 of Manchester, departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, November 8, 1934 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Boyd and Ella Philpot Jarvis. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Horse Creek...

Mar 6, 2014

Mr. Herchell Ray Stanfield, age 34 departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sunday, November 11, 1979 in Lexington, Kentucky.

He leaves to mourn is passing his wife: Rosie Saylor, 2 step-children: Jessica Hicks, and Selena Curry, his step-granddaughter: Alyssa Hicks, his mother: Ruby Stanfield,...

Mar 5, 2014

Kathy Christine Sparks, age 54 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on Sunday, May 31, 1959 in Leslie County, Kentucky.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Gene Sparks, her daughters: Kristi Brewer and her husband John of Hazard, and...

Feb 26, 2014

Mr. Paul Robinson, age 80 of Manchester, departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on Thursday, March 2, 1933 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Allen and Ethel Anderson Robinson. He was a farmer and a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

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Feb 19, 2014

Jasmine Charity Faith Collins, age 7, departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from injuries received in an accident. She was born on Thursday, April 20, 2006. She was a student at the Paces Creek Elementary School.

She leaves to mourn her passing her mother: Lisa Collins, her father: William Douglas Collins, her step-mother: Mary Wagers,...

Feb 11, 2014

Mrs. Irene Henson Hooker, age 87 of Garrard, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at her home. She was born September 8, 1926 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Beve and Martha Henson. She was a cook for the Clay County Board of Education and a member of the Holiness Church. Surviving Mrs. Hooker are her children:...