Obits

Lora Elizabeth Wagers

Obituary for Lora Elizabeth Wagers of Manchester, KY

Lora Elizabeth Wagers, 43, of Manchester, KY, passed away Thursday, June 12th, at the AdventHealth Manchester Hospital. Lora was born in Richmond, KY on April 14, 1982, a daughter of Debra McWilliams Harmon and the late Delmar Vernon Griffin.

Mary Lou Sizemore

Obituary for Mary Lou Sizemore

Mary Lou Sizemore, 78, of Manchester, KY, passed away Sunday, May 25th, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Mary was born in Manchester, KY on September 23, 1946, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Ethel Hatfield Roberts.

James Robert Deaton

Obituary for James Robert Deaton

James Robert Deaton, 69, of Oneida, KY, passed away Thursday, June 5th, at his home. James was born on April 21st, 1956, a son of the late Burkey and Etta Barger Deaton.

Ruby Ann (Smith) Messer

Obituary for Ruby Ann (Smith) Messer

Ruby Ann (Smith) Messer, age 60, departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Landmark of Laurel Creek. She was born on Saturday, May 1, 1965 in Beverly, Kentucky to Willie and Mary (Lee) Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Mill Creek United Methodist Church.

Larry Dale Frye

Obituary for Larry Dale Frye

June 22, 1943 — June 5, 2025

Larry Dale Frye was born June 22nd, 1943, in Spencer, Indiana. Frye was survived by his better-half Mary Lee Stets, children Larry R (Lesa R) Frye of East Bernstadt Ky, Shani Geno of Foxboro, Mass, Marc (Jodi) Stets of Enfield, Ct, Caryn (Jim) Gilliam of Tarpon Springs, Fl, and Lesley (Ben) Aryee of Suffield Ct. His 11 grandchildren who he deeply loved; Colt (Misty) Frye, Chad (Harley), Justin Geno, Addison Geno, Thomas Schmidt, Josh Schmidt, Jack Stets, Rachel Stets, Graeson Ayree, Paulyn Aryee, and Marielle Ayree. As well as his 6 great grandchildren; Malachi Frye, Mackenzie Frye, Sarah Frye, Raylen Frye, and Austin Frye. Larry loved his furkids Puppup and Sassy.

Sheryl Harvey Dezarn

Obituary for Sheryl Harvey Dezarn

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Sheryl Harvey Dezarn, age 84 departed this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on Saturday, January 25, 1941 in Manchester, Kentucky to Eugene and Marie (Dezarn) Dezarn. He retired from LeeCo Coal Mines, a member of Clay Lodge #798 F & AM, a Laurel County Shriner and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

Vestie Sizemore Ruth

Obituary for Vestie Sizemore Ruth of Manchester, KY

Vestie Sizemore Ruth, 87, of Manchester, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 4th, at the Landmark of Laurel Creek Nursing Home. Vestie was born in Beverly, KY on December 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Jack and Gertrude Holland Sizemore.