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.
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, 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, 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.
Buena Faye Collins Marcum, 74, passed away Tuesday, June 3rd, at the AdventHealth Manchester Hospital. Buena Faye was born in Manchester, KY, on March 15th, 1951, a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Dorcas Collins. If you knew Buena Faye, you knew her love for helping others. She has never seen a stranger and would welcome anyone into her home. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.
Mrs. Mildred P. Gregory age 96 of Manchester departed this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Monday, February 4, 1929 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was a bookkeeper and homemaker, Member of the Eastern Star and Member of Horse Creek Baptist Church.
Eva Rose Watts, age 77, departed this life on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on Thursday, December 18, 1947 in Manchester, Kentucky to Bill and Clara (Mason) Rogers. She was a retired CPA and a member of Thrive Church in Lexington, Kentucky.