Raleigh Estep, age 73 of Manchester departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. He was born on Wednesday, July 3, 1946 in Manchester, Kentucky to the union of James and Nellie Sizemore Estep. He was an auto mechanic.
Mr. James Dolan Cornelius (aka "Monkey") age 38 of Gray, Kentucky departed this life on March 3, 2020 in the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of Gary and Doreen (Tidwell) Cornelius, born to them on May 23, 1981.
Music formed the essence of James's life. He spent many years in the Knox Central Band and playing with both University of Kentucky and Lincoln Memorial University pep bands. He influenced many young musicians through his involvement with area band programs. James was also involved with the London Community Orchestra as a percussionist.
Mr. Paul Edward Cordell, Jr. "Eddie" was born August 25, 1950 in Morganton, North Carolina. He was the son of the late, Paul Edward Cordell, Sr. & Pearl Causbey Cordell. Eddie passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Mary Breckinridge-ARH Hospital in Hyden, KY at the age of 69. He had been a resident of Hyden since 2004, having lived in North Carolina prior to moving to Hyden. He was a technician on knitting machinery in the clothing industry.
Chester Lewis Oakley was born on April 24, 1932, in Laurel County, Kentucky, the son of the late John Bert and Louvernia Hubbard Oakley. He was united in marriage to Ruby Iona Hooker Oakley, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Donald Napier of Thousandsticks born Feb. 20, 1940, at Thousandsticks, KY., the son of the late, Farmer Napier & Orpha Bailey Napier, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. He passed away at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, KY. at the age of 80. Don had been a life-long resident of Thousandsticks, KY. By occupation he was a retired carpenter & employee for the the Leslie Co. Fiscal Court. He was a member of the Holiness Church. Don enjoyed hunting, collecting & shooting guns, reading his Bible & his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Carl Roberts, Jr., 49, of Manchester, KY, passed away Friday, February 28th.
Carl was born in Oneida, KY on January 24, 1971, a son of Bonnie (Jones) Stewart and the late Carl Roberts.
Mr. Larry Ray Mills age 59 of Buckeye Branch, Flat Lick departed this life on Friday, February 28, 2020 in the Pineville Community Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Ella (Webster) Mills and the son of Harrison Mills, Jr. and Virgie Mills. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on August 2, 1960. He believed in the Baptist faith and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church. He was a coal truck driver and in his spare time he enjoyed working on cars in his garage.
