Stanford “Hoss” Hoskins, age 71, of Manchester, died June 4th at the Pikeville Medical Center following a brief illness. Hoss was a retired coal miner working for Shamrock Coal and Perry County Coal for over 25 years. After retirement he opened a small lawnmower repair shop as a hobby near his home. Hoss, as he was commonly known, loved to sit and talk with everyone that came by looking for a lawnmower or a part. Hoss was a very giving man as many times he performed work free of charge to those in need of repairs.
Stanford “Hoss” Hoskins
Earl Ray Smith
Earl Ray Smith, 62, of Lexington, KY, passed away Saturday, June 3rd, at his home. Earl was born in Leslie County, KY, on January 17th, 1961, a son of the late Earl and Laddie Smith.
Amanda Lyn Coffey, 40, of Bayfield, CO, passed away Sunday, May 28th, 2023. Amanda was born in Carlsbad, NM on April 16, 1983, a daughter of Richard and Linda Baker Riley.
Cecil Craft
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
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
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
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.
