John Y. Brown, Jr, known best for building Kentucky Fried Chicken into a worldwide restaurant chain and serving as Kentucky’s 55th governor, died November 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88.
John Y. Brown Jr (Dec. 28, 1933 - Nov. 21, 2022)
Shannon Jones: July 3, 1971 - October 26, 2022
Shannon Jones was born July 3, 1971 in Manchester, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Lucille Jackson Jones who survives of Manchester, Kentucky.
Paul Bray "Big Bopper"
Paul Bray "Big Bopper", 75, of London, Kentucky, with his family by his side, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born on March 9, 1947 in Hyden, KY the son of Johnny Bray and Bonnie Bowling Bray, and raised by his loving grandmother, Ethel Young. He was united in marriage on November 16, 1984 to Deborah Miller Bray.
"Kojack"
Henry "Kojack" Saylor, Jr., age 47 departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Manchester. He was born on Wednesday, September 11, 1974 in Manchester, KY.
Ray Brown
Ray Brown, age 77, departed this life on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on February 10th, 1945, to Woodrow and Alpha (Jarvis) Brown in Manchester, KY.
Betty Sue Smith
Mrs. Betty Sue Smith, 89 departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on Sunday, October 9, 1932 in Fogertown, Kentucky to Willie and Marie (House) Cornett. She was a former school teacher and a member of Manchester Baptist Church and the Garden Club.
Orie Stewart "Hack"
Orie Stewart, 68, of Manchester, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, at his home. Orie was born in Clay County, KY on December 9, 1953, a son of the late Simon and Edith Harris Stewart. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.
