The Manchester Enterprise: Obituaries

Ola Ruth

Ola Ruth, 82, of Manchester, passed away Saturday at her home. She was a member of the East Manchester Church of God. She is survived by the following children: Ernest Wayne Ruth, Indianapolis, IND., Stephen Ruth Big Creek, Alice Hacker, Oneida, Carolyn Sue Sizemore, Burning Springs, Betty Lou Depew, Franklin, IND., Diana Ruth, Lyttleton, Deborah Kay Botkins & Darlene Ruth, Manchester, & Sheila Faye Bowling, Beech Creek. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren & these brothers & sisters: Clay Gibson, Lyttleton, Ernest Gibson, Burning Springs, Katie Saylor, Horse Creek, Kizzie Collins, Stamping Ground, Ky., Rachel Hacker, Oneida & Mary Caldwell, Lyttleton. Funeral services for Ola Ruth will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Curtis Wagers, Joey Burns, George Davidson, Cecil Benge & Eli Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Harts Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 PM Tuesday at the Britton Funeral Home.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:36

Martha Bowling

We, the family of Martha Bowling, would like to thank everyone who supported us during the illness and death of our beloved mother. We thank everyone who prayed for us, visited with us, sent food, flowers, and other gifts. A special thanks goes out to Irene Napier and the Red Bird Mission Respite Care team for her loving care of Mommy over the years. We also thank Marie and Kim and the other staff at Clay County Home Health for their care. The staff at the Manchester Memorial Hospital treated us exceptionally well. Thanks also to Brittons Funeral Home, Flat Creek Church of the Brethern, Pastors Dwayne Yost, Cleve Bowling, Steve May, Ernest Smith and Carl R. Woodyard. We also appreciated the beautiful singing of Ernest Smith and the singers from the Mill Creek United Methodist Church, Steve May, Michael Bowling and his family, and Shirley Collins. We also thank Aaron Rojem for the CD filled with beautiful songs. Her passing has left a huge hole in our hearts and we would appreciate your continued prayers.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:36

Lucy Collins

Lucy Collins, 74, of Elk Creek, passed away Friday at the Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for Lucy Collins were held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Lyle Sizemore, Don Hubbard & Sill Lee officiating. Burial followed at the Gibson & Sizemore Cemetery at Bear Branch.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:35

Charles “Pee Wee” RoarK

Charles “Pee Wee” Roark, 54, passed away Sunday at his home. He was an employee of J. Frank Publishing. He is survived by 2 daughters, Danielle Wagers, London & Nichole Davidson, Hamilton, Ohio. He is also survived by his mother, Dena Hibbard, Manchester & these brothers & sisters: Benny Hibbard, London, Bo Roark, Darlene Hibbard, Jackie Asher, all of Manchester, Joyce Schultz, Benford, Texas & Joan Baker, Burlington, KY. Funeral services for Charles “Pee Wee” Roark will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Collett officiating. Burial will follow at the Brown Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 PM Wednesday at the Britton Funeral Home.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:38

Burchell D. Smith

Burchell D. Smith, 65 of Garrard, the husband of Bonnie Smith, passed away Friday at the Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services for Burchell D. Smith were held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Eversole & Roy Eversole officiating. Burial followed at the Smith Cemetery at Garrard.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:34