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Ronnie Ray Caskey
1950-2009
Ronnie Ray Caskey, Age 59 of Morehead, passed Sunday, June 7, 2009 in the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada after suffering an apparent heart attack.
He was born March 29, 1950 in Morehead, Kentucky to Mrs. Velva Clark Caskey and the late O'Rear Caskey.
Ronnie was of the Church of God faith, a 1968 Graduate of Rowan County High School and was the owner of Ron's Classic Automobiles.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Velva Clark Caskey of Morehead. Two daughters; Kemberly Lynne Tackett and her husband Mike of Clearfield and Krista Rae Caskey of Morehead. His companion of 25 years Patsy Bumgardner of Morehead and her son Cody and his wife Sarah of Lexington. One brother Robert Lee Caskey of Morehead. Two half-brothers; James Caskey of Morehead and Don Caskey of Florida. Also, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. David Starcher officiating.
Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery.
Visitation at Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is after 5:00 P.M. Friday.
Serving as Pall Bearers are Kenny Adkins, Mike Adkins, Joe Carter, Derik Caskey, Lee Dupuy, Steve Goldberg and Roger Hargis.
View memorial and sign guestbook at www.lanestuckygray.com
Oma Marie ‘Moe’ (Caudill) Dailey
1918-2009
FLORIDA - Oma Marie “Moe” (Caudill) Dailey, 90, died Monday, June 8, 2009 in Eustis, Florida. She was born at Blue Banks in Fleming County, Kentucky on November 26, 1918.
Oma married
Joseph Daniel “Crow” Dailey, from Cynthiana. At that time, she was working at the Dixie Grill in Morehead, and he was working for the CCCs in Clearfield.
Their first date was a movie at the Cozy Theater. It cost 15 cents to get in. When the couple “eloped” to Blue Stone the next year, Justice-of-the-Peace Jim Rose married
them right in the middle of his beer joint. That was April 12, 1937.
The couple had quite a life together in Morehead. They survived the great flood of 1939. They built and ran the Dairy Mart Restaurant on West Main Street as well as several other thriving businesses during the 1940s. And, after rearing two children, William “Bill” Dailey and Joretta Ann Dailey Caprio, they retired to Eustis, Florida in 1956.
Oma Dailey was the daughter of Eva Ellen (Shields) and W.M. “Willie” Caudill. Oma’s husband, Joe Dailey, died in 2000. Also, preceding her in death were her brothers Arvel Caudill, Stanley Caudill, Tommy Caudill, and sister Ruby Caudill Bussell.
She is survived by her only remaining sibling Rose Caudill Simpson, her two children, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Moe Dailey touched lives everywhere she went and will be greatly missed by her many relatives and friends. She will be buried next to her husband at Greenwood Cemetery. Services will be held this weekend at Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home in Eustis, Florida.
Memorial donations should be made to the American Heart Association.
Gabriel Isham (Gabe) Alderman
1923-2009
MOREHEAD – Gabriel Isham (Gabe) Alderman, age 85, of Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY, World War II veteran and local business owner, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY, after a brief illness.
Born November 19, 1923, in Smile, KY, he was the son of the late Posey Lee and Ofphia D. Quesinberry Alderman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Alderman, David Alderman and Posie Alderman, and one sister, Lena Rivers Kinney.
Gabe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Willa Scott (Billie) McClain Alderman; his son, Darrell Alderman and JoAnn; and his daughter, Brenda Oldfield and Joey, all of Morehead, KY.
He has five grandchildren: Chase Alderman and Gabe Oldfield, both of Morehead, KY, Dara Alderman and M’Shae Alderman, both of Washington DC, and Tim Alderman of Dana, KY, and three great grandchildren: Brennan Alderman, of Dana, KY, and Henry Cloern and Cooper Cloern, both of Washington, DC. Also surviving is his long-time secretary and good friend, Joan Owens of Morehead, KY.
Mr. Alderman was the President of Morehead-based underground utilities company, G. & W. Construction, Inc. He served as President of the company for 17 years. While under Mr. Alderman’s direction, G. & W. Construction, Inc., completed more than 100 water and sewer line installation projects throughout Kentucky and Ohio.
Prior to joining G. & W. Construction, Mr. Alderman co-owned G. R. Alderman Co. with his brother, the late Robert Alderman. G. R. Alderman Co. installed the first water lines for Rowan Water, Inc., in Morehead and built numerous banks, courthouses, hospitals and schools throughout KY. Among G.R. Alderman’s local projects were the Rowan County High School (now Rowan County Middle School), Clearfield Elementary School, Peoples Bank of Morehead, University Cinema, Daniel Boone Convalescent Center (presently Life Care Center) and Morehead Methodist Church Annex.
Other construction included the Mt. Sterling Courthouse, Montgomery County High School, Monticello Elementary School, General Telephone New Dial Exchange at Meade, Hayswood Hospital Annex in Maysville, Arjay Elementary School in Pineville, Magoffin County Elementary School, Salyersville High School, Providence Elementary School in Winchester, Pulaski County High School, Georgetown High School, Newtown Elementary School in Georgetown, Jackson County Health Center, Frenchburg Health Center, Carter Caves Vacation Cottages, and Theatre, Office Building in Jenkins.
Mr. Alderman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1943. During World War II, he fought battles in Peleliu and Okinawa, and participated in the occupation of China. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1946.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Dr. Don Mantooth officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.
Pallbearers were Gary Pope, Ronnie Lewis, Nicky Pennington, Tom Taylor, Bobby Skaggs, Joe Kinder, and Denver Kinder. Bobby Alderman and Clyde Logan were honorary pallbearers.
Visitation was Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Vernie Mae Staton Hall
1907-2009
MOREHEAD – Vernie Mae Staton Hall, age 102, of Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Life Care Center in Morehead, Kentucky.
She was born March 6, 1907, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Joe and Martha Cottle Staton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Denton, Alvin, and Ray Staton, and two sisters, Lucy McKinney and Lorene Donahue.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hall, on November 27, 1966, and her son, Jack Staton.
She is survived by one brother, Arnold Staton, of Morehead, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and member of the Church of God.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Guy McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Darrell McKenzie, Roy Anderson, Jackie McKinney, Tony McKinney, John Donahue, and Elbert McKinney.
Visitation for Vernie Mae Staton Hall is after 5 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Kenneth L. Kidd Sr.
1947-2009
INDIANA - Kenneth L. Kidd Sr., 61, of Marion, Indiana, passed away June 13, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. Saturday at his residence.
Born Oct. 8, 1947 in Morehead, KY, he was the son of the late Leslie Gene and Reba (DeHart) Kidd. He was also preceded in death by two sisters.
He is survived by wife, Joyce Spencer Kidd; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Chris and Barbara Kidd of Converse, Ind., Steven Kidd of Marion, Ind., and Kenneth Kidd, Jr. of Marion, Ind.; one daughter and one son-in-law, Jennifer and Donald Bowen of Wabash, Ind.; one stepson and step daughter-in-law, Brett and Ginger Pinkerton of Marion, Ind.; three stepdaughters and two step sons-in-law, Cathy and Ron Skinner of Marion, Ind., Amy and Calvin Holloway of Amboy, Ind. and Janelle Morris of London Kentucky; one brother, Stanley Kidd of Muncie, Ind.; 5 grandchildren; and14 step-grandchildren.
Mr. Kidd was employed for the past 26 years as a crew leader at the Indiana Department of Transportation in Gas City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and working in his garden. He was involved in Sheltie Rescue operations for the past six years.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 16 at Needham-Storey-Wamper Funeral Service Storey Chapel in Gas City, Indiana. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Van Buren Cemetery in Van Buren, Ind. Memorial contributions may be directed to Shetland “Sheltie” Sheepdog Rescue of Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
Robert Wayne “Bob” Mason
1945-2009
MOREHEAD – Robert Wayne “Bob” Mason, age 63, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at the St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.
He was born July 11, 1945, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and was the son of the late William K. and Evelyn Smith Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie L. Whisman Mason; two daughters, Shonna Dean and husband David of Morehead, Kentucky, and Lucinda Mabry of Owingsville, Kentucky; two sons, Rocky Mason and wife Sheila and Jamie Mason and wife Melody, all of Morehead, Kentucky; one sister, Betty Thurman of Evansville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Dakota Mason, Brandon Mason, and Brianna Mabry; four step grandchildren, Daniel Stevens, Patricia Stevens, Brittany Jones and Ryan Jones; and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was a caretaker at Lake Lewman. He attended the Bible Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jack Tackett officiating. Burial was in the Whisman Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Whisman, Bob Stacy, Tyler Ginter, Ryan Jones, Eddie Stacy, Lewis Thurman, and Wendell Stacy.
Visitation was. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
