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Hilda Louise Gilbert, 76, of Manchester
Hilda Louise Gilbert, age 76, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at AdventHealth Manchester.She was born on August 7, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, Hilda was the daughter of the late Harry Mann and Mattie Goins Mann. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who loved her family dearly. Hilda worked for the School Board and was known for her caring heart, strong work ethic, and dedication to those she loved.She was preceded in death by her husband, Pascal Gilbert;Hilda leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jimmy Gilbert (Jessica Barger) of Manchester, Kentucky, and Sonny Crafton of Manchester, Kentucky; her daughter, Tiffany Munden (Ryan) of Luffett, Indiana; her brother, Charles Thomas Mann of Hamilton, Ohio; and her beloved grandchildren, Cameron Benfield, Adelyne Munden, Beckett Munden, Copper Lee Gilbert, Olivia Gilbert, Zachary Mullins, and Xavier Mullins.In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Martha Muncy; and her siblings, Cleo Ledger and Peter Mann.Hilda will be remembered for her love of family, her kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and created many cherished memories that will live on in their hearts forever.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 10th, at Britton Funeral Home with Rex Bray and Roger Webb officiating.Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM Wednesday, June 10th, at Britton Funeral Home.Burial will follow in Beech Creek Cemetery in Manchester.
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Hilda Louise Gilbert, 76, of Manchester
Hilda Louise Gilbert, age 76, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at AdventHealth Manchester.She was born on August 7, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio, Hilda was the daughter of the late Harry Mann and Mattie Goins Mann. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who loved her family dearly. Hilda worked for the School Board and was known for her caring heart, strong work ethic, and dedication to those she loved.She was preceded in death by her husband, Pascal Gilbert;Hilda leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Jimmy Gilbert (Jessica Barger) of Manchester, Kentucky, and Sonny Crafton of Manchester, Kentucky; her daughter, Tiffany Munden (Ryan) of Luffett, Indiana; her brother, Charles Thomas Mann of Hamilton, Ohio; and her beloved grandchildren, Cameron Benfield, Adelyne Munden, Beckett Munden, Copper Lee Gilbert, Olivia Gilbert, Zachary Mullins, and Xavier Mullins.In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Martha Muncy; and her siblings, Cleo Ledger and Peter Mann.Hilda will be remembered for her love of family, her kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and created many cherished memories that will live on in their hearts forever.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 10th, at Britton Funeral Home with Rex Bray and Roger Webb officiating.Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM Wednesday, June 10th, at Britton Funeral Home.Burial will follow in Beech Creek Cemetery in Manchester.
Vira Lee Gibbs, 86, of Manchester
Vira Lee Gibbs, age 86, of Manchester, passed away on Monday, June 1st, 2026, at the AdventHealth Manchester Hospital.She was born on November 30th, 1939, in Clay County to the late Dock and Goldie Smith Asher.Vira was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Gibbs.She is lovingly survived by her children, Vernon Gibbs and wife Lyvonne, Jeffery Gibbs and wife Susan, and Gwen Mills and husband Earnie; her grandchildren, Curtis Mills, Mark Gibbs and wife Jessica, Brandon Gibbs and wife Suzanne, and Lora Beth Warren and husband Travis; her great-grandchildren, Brian Gibbs and wife Jessica, Kenneth Mills, Summer Mills, Gavin Gibbs, Allie Gibbs, Grayson Gibbs, Zeke Warren, and Zach Warren; her great-great-grandchild, John Marcus Gibbs. She is also survived by her siblings, Clara Dobbs and Elmer Asher.In addition to her husband and parents, Vira is preceded in death by her sisters, Oda Mae Abner and Anna Lee York; her brothers, Phil Asher, Letcher Asher, and Albert Asher; and her dear friend, Buck Warren.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 5th, at the Antioch United Baptist Church, with William R. Cobb officiating. Burial will follow at Asher Cemetery on South Highway 11.Visitation will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 4th, at Britton Funeral Home.Vira will be remembered with love by all who knew her.
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