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NORTH MANCHESTER – Chandler Shepherd, Silver Lake, died May 9, 2026.
He was born Jan. 26, 1936, in Gunlock, Ky., to Harlan and Kate Neeley Shepherd. He married Frances M. Harmeson. Chandler later married Frances Mae Hensley Prater, who preceeded him in death. On Jan. 11, 2015, Chandler married Ilant Howard Garris.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, May 13 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
Visitation will be at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky., on Friday, May 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. with calling beginning at 10 a.m. at Brushy Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Gunlock, with Pastor Doug Wireman officiating. Burial will be at Kate Shepherd Cemetery in Gunlock.
The family of Chandler Shepherd has entrusted McKee Mortuary and Hall Funeral Home with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
