All Obituaries

Jerry F. Eldridge, 82, a resident of Haldeman, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon White Eldridge.  They were married on the 23rd of August, 1986 at the Haldeman Church of God. Jerry was born August 31, 1936 in Haldeman, the son of the late Thomas A. and Lillian Messer Eldridge and the grandson of the late William (“Penny”) and Ida Patton Eldridge, and James...

Susan M. Vance Hall, 53, of Morehead, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at St. Claire HealthCare. She was born on February 14, 1966 in Belleville, Michigan, a daughter of the late Clarence S. and Mildred Goodpaster Vance. Susan had worked at Family Dollar Distribution Center and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed working and reading novels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Rose Hall, two brothers, Clarence S. Vance and Elmer Thomas Vance and...

On Sunday, February 24th as she was surrounded by her loving family, the Lord called Janis Ruth Caudill Ellis home.  She was born October 21, 1928 in Ashland, Kentucky, the only child of the late Myrtle Cornette Caudill and Lindsay Caudill of Morehead. Janis was the proud mother of Jackie Lynn (Roger) Russell, John Jay (Debbie) Ellis, Jean Marie Hurst, and Dr. Jeffrey Lee Ellis. She was the loving grandmother to Todd (Lisa) and Brad “BJ” Russell; Jason (Sara), Jared (Beth)...

Mr. Leonard “Buck” Steagall, 71, of Morehead, passed away Thursday morning, February 14, 2019 at his home. He was born in Rowan County, Kentucky on May 8, 1947, a son of the late Leonard Wilson Steagall and Minnie Tackett Steagall. Mr. Steagall was a retired logger and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Morehead. He enjoyed working on vehicles, old muscle cars, gardening and yard work. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,...

Mr. Chesley Woodrow Mayse, 88, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born on March 26, 1930 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Edd and Elsie Winkleman Mays. Mr. Mayse was a hard worker who always provided for his family.  During his lifetime, he worked many jobs.  He was a carpenter, farmer, construction worker, logger, store keeper and state worker.  But most of all, he was the best...

Mrs. Frankie Vanhook Calvert, 82 of Morehead, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born January 5, 1937 in Morehead, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hilda Moore Vanhook. Frankie was the Rowan County Public Library librarian for over 30 years and was a member of the Morehead First Church of God. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, walking, working in her yard and playing with her grandchildren as well...

Mrs. Charlene Goodman, 64, of Niles, Ohio formerly of Morehead, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:34 a.m. in Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Charlene was born in Morehead, Kentucky on May 30, 1954, the daughter of Elizabeth Sparks White Chaney and the late James H. White. Mrs. Goodman attended college in Kentucky for Nursing.  After moving to the Niles area, she owned and operated Little Angel’s Daycare.  Charlene’s true calling in life was to care for...

Mrs. Susan Darlene Martin Morgan, 53, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away Monday morning, February 4, 2019 at her home. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 2, 1965, a daughter of the late Wilbert Dale Martin and Juanita Pearl Moore Martin. Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and a member of the Restoration Church in Frankfort. She enjoyed crocheting and drawing and she loved traveling, light houses and cardinals.          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mr. Zay Bowman, 90, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sandy Hook. He was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on April 14, 1928, a son of the late Matthew and Rebecca Hoskins Bowman. Mr. Bowman was a farmer and a logger.  He was a member of the Upper Dry Creek Church of God and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

In October, 2006, Shirley Anderson left her home near Erie, Pennsylvania, to live with her daughter, Gail Lincoln, in Rowan County.  Shirley had experienced a life-threatening fall and spent days on life support followed by a month in an Erie rehabilitation facility.  Clearly she could no longer live alone. The Rowan County community was unfailingly kind to this quiet white-haired lady in a wheelchair.  Among the special memories:  Dr. Wayne Morella always asked...