Mr. Cecil James Craft, age 86 went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1937 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of John H. and Mattie Lewis Craft.
He worked for the Clay County Board of Education as a principal at Hacker Elementary School as well as a teacher. Cecil also was a Kentucky Colonel, attended the Shady Grove Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
Jackie Lynn Jones, 62, of Manchester, KY, passed away Saturday, May 27th, at the AdventHealth Hospital. Jackie was born in Manchester, KY on October 1, 1960, a son of the late Billy and Betty Jean Baker Jones. He was a retired employee of the City of Manchester and a farmer. He loved baseball and was a friend to anyone and everyone who knew him.
Verna M. Wooton, 80, of Manchester, KY, passed away Friday, May 26th, at her home. Verna was born on September 21st, 1942, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Cleo Jones Marcum.
Ray Gregory, age 96 of Manchester went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born the eldest child of Gilbert “Bice” Gregory, Jr. and Thelma Hibbard Gregory on Sunday, March 27, 1927 in Hima, Kentucky.
Ray was a member of the Horse Creek Baptist Church, worked at New Departure Hyatts Automotive parts for 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in World War II.
Laura Ruth Robinson, 65, of Manchester, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 24th, at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY. Laura was born in Rockcastle County, KY on October 8, 1957, a daughter of the late Charles Earl and Sally Asher Inman.
John Downey, age 59 departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born on Monday, November 18, 1963 in Manchester to Charles Douglas and Fay Reid Downey.
Patricia Downey, age 69 departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her home. She was born on Saturday, December 5, 1953 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to Delbert Scott and Ola B. Reed Shaw.
