Mrs. Janet Louise Salmons, age 69 of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the CHI Saint Joseph Health in Lexington. Born in Clay County, KY on May 7, 1955 to the late Dave and Zelma Lee Broughton Hubbard.
Elizabeth Couch, age 86 of Oneida, departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, July 5, 1938 in Lucky Fork, in Owsley County, Kentucky to Letcher Baker and Bessie Roberts Baker Hornsby. She was a merchant, worked at the school cafeteria, was a devout Christian, was a member of the Brutus Baptist Church, attended the Oneida Community Church, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years and was a volunteer and supporter of the WLJC Hour of Harvest.
July 14, 1949 — December 10, 2024
Sanford Stewart, age 75 passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on Thursday, July 14, 1949 in Manchester, Kentucky to O. B. Stewart and Lula Mae (Eversole) Stewart. He was a veteran in the United States Marine Corp. He worked at Chaney Lumber Co.
Estill Wade Martin, age 71 passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his home. He was born on Thursday, November 12, 1953 in Manchester, Kentucky to Roy D. Martin and Claudia L. Smallwood. He worked for a coal company for many years, he was a mechanic, station attendant, and a cook at Phoenix House for over 20 years before he retired. He loved growing his flower garden, shopping and being with family, and watching UK basketball. He was a member of the Island Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Margaret Ann Seal, age 81 passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1943 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of Edward and Eva Marie (Hunter) Grubb. She was retired from Walmart and was a member of the Pleasant Run Baptist Church.
Charles Wayne Jones, 85, of Manchester, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 10th, at his home. Wayne was born in Manchester, KY on April 25, 1939, a son of the late Bill and Mabel Fletcher Jones. He had a passion for helping people and was a social worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for 31 years. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter, family historian, numismatist, and a devoted fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and Billy Martin’s New York Yankees. He was of the Christian faith.
In loving memory of Joshua Melton-Feltner, who left us way too soon on December 10th 2024. Joshua was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and all around great friend. Joshua was born on May 23rd, 1992. He brought joy and kindness to everyone he met. His dedication to his family, friends, and husband will always be remembered.