The Manchester Enterprise: Obituaries

Earl "Chicken Man" Smith

Earl “Chicken Man” Smith, 49, of Red Bird, was born August 23rd, 1963, passed away Monday March 11th, 2013 at Red Bird.

He is survived by his son Dylan Smith.

He is survived by his best friend and caretaker, Debbie Smith, one brother Hugh Smith, 5 sisters: Brenda Campbell, Betty Smith, Carol Smith, Opal Smith, and Rena Grubb.

He is also survived by his extended family: Jackie Smith, Buck Smith, Zeke Smith & kids, Josh Smith & kids, Becky Smith & kids, and Dana Smith & Kids.

Funeral services for Earl Smith will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Britton Funeral Home chapel with Larry Smith and Demus Couch officiating. Burial will follow in the Reid Cemetery at Greenbriar.

Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Britton Funeral Home.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 12:23

Bruce Madden

Bruce Madden, 50, of Crane Creek, passed away Sunday at his home.
Funeral services for Bruce Madden will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Ball officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hensley Cemetery at Crane Creek. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Britton Funeral Home.

Lonnie Gene Gregory

Lonnie Gene Gregory, 56, of Manchester, was born, July 10th, 1956, passed away Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 in Lexington.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Gregory, of Manchester, his mother, Dorothy Gregory and his brother, Tommy Gregory and wife, Pat, both of Little Goose.

Funeral services for Lonnie Gene Gregory will be 12:00 Noon Sunday at the Lebanon Baptist Church with Wayne House officiating. Burial will follow in the Engine Cemetery at Blue Hole.

Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Britton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Audrey Weber

Audrey Weber, age 62 of Manchester, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her home. She was born February 9, 1951 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of Theo and Edith Mitchell Napier. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sapling Fork Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by her children: Debra McDaniel, Marie Hamby, Sheila Sizemore, and Jessica Foutch. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Jessica, Audria, Chrissy, Thomas, Jasmine, Shelby, Marlana, and Kaetlyn, 4 great grandchildren: Braylyn, Abigail, Braylin, and Trinity. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Ronnie Napier, Eugene Napier, Ernest Napier, Willie Napier, Polly Keen, Mae Smith, Juanita Smith, and Geraldine Vance.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Theo and Edith Napier.

Funeral Services for Audrey Weber will be on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11 AM at the Sapling Fork Pentecostal Church. Rev. Paul Stewart will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Napier Cemetery in the Buzzard Community.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 13 after 6 PM at the Sapling Fork Pentecostal Church and on Thursday at the church.

Rominger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Erica Lee Mills

Erica Lee Mills, 31, of Westland, MI, passed away Monday March 11th, 2013.
She is survived by her parents Daugh and Lucy Gregory of Westland Michigan, and the following brothers and sisters: Victor Gregory and wife Traci, Jimmy Gregory and wife Amy, Clinton Jenkins and wife Katie, Shaun Jenkins, Kelly Davis and husband Ramone, all of MI.
She is also the loving aunt of Alisha, Ramone Jr., Jesse, Kaelynne, Madison, Trinidy, and Conley.
She is preceded in death by her natural parents George and Barbara Jenkins, and her brother Wesley Jenkins.
The funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday at the Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Youel Napier and Jeff Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Engine Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 pm Saturday.