The Manchester Enterprise: Obituaries

Brian S. Philpot

Loving Memory of Brian S. Philpot Jan. 21, 1974 – March 13, 1997

The Consolation of Eternal Life

A great many people believe that our eternal life will begin at the time of our death. In reality our eternal life will begin at the time of our death. In reality, our eternal life with God began on the day of our Baptism, the day we became children of God. As adopted members of God’s family, we become heirs of Heaven; as our heritage, God shares His very life with us. Life that is eternal, life that transcends all time and space. When we reflect on this great truth, we can come to realize that those we love who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith, have not been separated from us. They are really much closer to us because they now live in the fullness of God’s love, a love that embraces each one of us, whether here on eath or in the heavenly kingdom. It is in this divine love that we are truly united, not only to God, but to each other. At a time of mourning, we often feel that we are distant from those we love. Actually, they are united with us now more than ever before. No more do they know the restraints of the human condition. Now they are able to love us with a deep love, a fuller love, a love that is enriched by God’s own love. No, death does not separate us from those we love. It deepens our union with God and with each other.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 14:55

Lawrence “Antique” Rice

(December 31, 1946 – March 3, 2011)

The Obituary for Lawrence “Antique” Rice

Officiating Ministers: Rev. Jesse Martin & Carl Brown

Lawrence Rice was born on December 31, 1946 in Leslie Co. Ky., the son of the late Sim & Ora Sizemore Rice. He passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his residence at Onedia, Ky. at age of 64 years. Lawrence was a life long resident of Leslie & Clay Co. By occupation he was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the Sizerock Baptist Church at Sizerock, Ky. He enjoyed spending time with his family & horseback riding. Lawrence “Antique” Rice was preceeded in death by his parents” Sim & Ora Sizemore Rice, two brothers: Homer & Ira Rice & one sister: Oma Watkins.

He leaves the following relatives surviving: His loving & devoted wife: Wilma Collins Rice of Oneida, Ky., three daughters: Helen Collett & Shawn of Stinnett, Ky., Susie Gay & Brandon of Oneida, Ky., & Denise Couch & Ritchie of Manchester, Ky., three brothers: Monroe Rice of Louisville, Ky., Arnell Rice & Diane of Hyden, Ky., & Earl Rice & Peggy of London, Ky., four sisters: Celo Mollica of New Jersey, Louise Napier of Chavies, Ky., Bertha Napier & Robert of Hazard, Ky., & Marie Lynch of Dayton, Ohio & four grandchildren: Cecilia Shay, Keeley Alysia, Isabella Jean & Felicia also a host of other relatives & friends survive.

Funeral service will be on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Sizerock Baptist Church at Sizerock, Ky. with Rev. Jesse Martin & Carl Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Gibson Branch Cemetery at Sizerock, Ky. The folling will serve as pallbearers: Brandon Gay, Shawn Collett, Ritchie Couch, Jack Gay, Ronnie Gay, B.J. Gibson, Tyler Gay & Brent Wayne Collins. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 5^th at 6:00 PM at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home & also on Sunday at 10:00 AM at the church.

Estill Reed

Estill Reed, 90, of Oneida, the husband of Elva Reed, passed away Saturday at the U.K. Medical Center at Lexington. Funeral services for Estill Reed were held Tuesday at 1:00 PM at The Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Joey Burns & Sill Lee officiating. Burial followed at The Hensley Cemetery at Hensley.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 14:27

Elmo Ealy

Elmo Ealy age 90 of Lockards Creek passed away Tuesday March 1^st 2011 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born February 9^th 1921 in Clay County Ky to the union of Lewis and Troy Smallwood Ealy. He was a retired truck driver, decorated WWII veteran, and member of Roots Branch Baptist Church.

He is survived by his children: Faye Adams and Husband Joe of Southgate KY, Darrell Ealy and wife Sue of London, Mart Ealy and wife Marlene of Annville, Donnie (Pete) Ealy and wife Sandy of Big Creek, Carol Roberts and husband Ricky of Lockards Creek, Glenn Ealy and wife Sheena of House Branch, and Ronnie Cunagin and wife Kim of London, his brothers: Dewey Ealy, OB Ealy, Ronnie Ealy, and Morris Ealy. Also surviving are 21 Grandchildren, 33 Great grandchildren, and 11 Great-great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ola Ealy, his daughter Betty (Johnnie) Johnson, and the following brothers and sisters Della Dragonchuk, Raymond Ealy, Kenneth Ealy, and Leo Ealy.

Funeral services for Elmo Ealy were Friday March 4^th 2011 at 1pm at the Britton’s Funeral Home Chapel Rev Landon McDaniel and Rev George Blair officiating. A military memorial service and burial followed in the Manchester Memorial Gardens.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 14:27

Carrie Gilbert

Carrie Gilbert 79, of Red Bird, passed away Friday evening at her home. She is survived by these children: John Wayne Gilbert & wife Lesa, of Big Creek, Michael Gilbert & wife Mary, of Oneida & Carolan Hensley & husband Don, of London. She also leaves 6 grandchildren, Donna Smith, Jonathan McConnel, Brandon Hensley, Little John Gilbert, John Tyler Gilbert & Nathaniel Gilbert & 2 great grandchildren, Ryan Napier & Kamryn Faith Hensley. She is also survived by these brothers & sister, S.A. Jackson, Big Creek, Nick Jackson, Jr., Falmouth, Ky. & Irene Hubbard, Manchester. Funeral services for Carrie Gilbert were held Tuesday at 1:00 PM at The Britton Funeral Home Chapel with J.D. Hensley officiating. Burial followed at the Mosley Cemetery at Red Bird. Visitation was Monday evening at The Britton Funeral Home.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 14:25