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James Elwood Bumgardner
1926 - 2006
MOREHEAD - James Elwood Bumgardner, 80, of Dry Creek Road - Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 24, 2006 in the Samaritan Hospital in
Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born on September 13, 1926 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Minerva Epperhart Bumgardner.
Mr. Bumgardner was a retired Morehead State University employee. He had been a Morehead City Police Dispatcher, the owner and operator of Elwood's Econo Wash Laundromat and operated a Nationwide Insurance Agency. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during World War II. Elwood was a member of the Johnson First Church of God, where he had been a Board Member for many years. He was a member of the Morehead Masonic Lodge No. 654, a bloodmobile volunteer, an election officer, active in the senior citizens and he enjoyed fishing, golf and his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Ivan Bumgardner, who was killed in action during World War II, Carl Clifford Bumgardner and an infant brother.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Thornsberry Bumgardner, whom he married
on December 1, 1977, of Clearfield, one son, James Stephen Bumgardner and his wife, Charlotte of Morehead, one step-son, Dwain Allen Wallace and his wife, Denise of Clearfield, one step-daughter, Marquetta Wallace Baber and her husband, Joe of South Charleston, West Virginia, two sisters, Nella Mae Luman and Flora Pennington both of Morehead, two grandchildren, James Andrew Bumgardner and Holley Jo Nester, six step-grandchildren, Kacie Nicole Wallace, Erin Elizabeth Wallace, Justin Harold Baber, Morgan Danielle Baber, Joey James and Brandon James and one great-granddaughter, Kyla Makenzie Bumgardner.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Johnson First Church of God with Rev. Ben Furman officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Full military rites were conducted at the graveside by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126. Masonic services were held on Saturday at 8:00 P.M. by the Morehead Masonic Lodge No. 654.
Pallbearers were James Andrew Bumgardner, Justin Harold Baber, Joe Baber, Rob Nester, Dwain Wallace, Joey James and Brandon James and honorary pallbearers were Don Litton, Dwight Clark, Ronnie Workman, Budd Stidom, Joe White, Bernard Howell, Howard Fraley and David Nutter.
Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home cared for all arrangements.
Ryan Douglas Cooper
1988-2006
MOREHEAD - Ryan Douglas Cooper, age 18, of Wild Ridge Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2006, at his residence. Born August 16, 1988, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he is the son of the late Walter Douglas Cooper, who passed away November 30, 1999, and Gloria “Ginger” Combs Cooper of Morehead.
In addition to his mother, Ryan is survived by one brother, Morgan Christopher Cooper of Morehead, and maternal grandparents, John S. Combs and Tessie Ritchie Combs of Keavy, Kentucky. Other family members include aunts and uncles, Anna Jane (Bobby) Morrison, Ruth Dulin, Thomas (Peggy) Cooper, Dermalene (and the late Larry G.) Brown, the late Mary Lambert, Pete (Tina) Combs, Donna Montgomery, and Ronnie (Mabel) Combs. His paternal grandparents, Ervine Christopher and Betty Louise Cooper, preceded him in death.
Ryan was a student, an avid reader, and a computer buff.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals with the Rev. Steve Leitz officiating; burial will follow in the Sardis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Morgan Cooper, Jason Littleton, Andrew Cooper, Travis Bolen, Pete Combs, John Norden, and Ronnie Combs. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Eva Gay Carter McClain
1955 - 2006
MOREHEAD - Eva Gay Carter McClain, 51, of McBrayer Road - Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006 in the St. Claire Regional
Medical Center.
She was born on February 10, 1955 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Elizabeth Ferguson Carter.
Ms. McClain was a homemaker and a member of the House of Prayer. She enjoyed sewing and her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Larry ("Tardy") Carter.
Survivors include two sons, Robert McClain and his wife, Alicia and Jason McClain all of Morehead, two daughters, April Stidham and her husband, Jamie of Salt Lick and Samantha McClain of Morehead, five brothers, Carl Carter of Texas, Harlan Carter, Paul Carter, Wayne Carter and David Carter all of Morehead, three sisters, Ella Stamper and Carolyn McClain both of Morehead and Shirley Moore of Delaware and five grandchildren, Caleb Stidham, Jordan Stidham, Jacob McClain, Haleigh McClain and Justin McClain.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the House of Prayer with Rev. Carl Griggs officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Carter, Robert McClain, Jeff McClain, Don Householder, Tony McClain and Jeff Stamper and honorary pallbearers were Robert McClain, Sr. and nephews.
Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home cared for all arrangements.
Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Perry
1945-2006
MOREHEAD - Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Perry, age 61, of Patties Lick Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1945, in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is the son of Lenora Kidd Perry Whitt of Morehead and the late Eugene Lonas Perry.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sandra Fultz Perry, whom he married
on February 22, 1967, and their daughter, Jami Skeens and her husband Warner of Morehead. Other survivors include three brothers, James Perry of Elliott County, Gerald Perry of Olive Hill, and Gary Perry of Salt Lick; one sister, Della Wagoner of Morehead; two step grandchildren, Angie Lewis and Jeffrey Skeens; and three step great grandchildren, Skyler Lewis, Cody Lewis, and Cayden Skeens.
Ronnie owned and operated Perry’s Repair Shop and was a former employee of Heiners Bakery. He was a member of the Eastern Kentucky A.T.V., Morehead Masonic Lodge No. 654, Morehead Chapter 168, Morehead Commandry No. 53, and Morehead Council No. 45.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Dr. J. D. Reeder officiating; burial will follow in Brown Cemetery. Visitation is after 7 p.m. Wednesday and anytime Thursday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals caring for arrangements.
Dr. Randall L. Wells
1937-2006
MOREHEAD - Dr. Randall L. Wells, 69, of Knapp Avenue, Morehead, Professor Emeritus at Morehead State University, died November 25, 2006, at the U.K. Chandler Medical Center of complications following a stroke.
His parents, Sam and Marsha Wells, two sisters, Lillian Wells Watson and Bonnie Wells, and a brother, James M. “Toodles” Wells, preceded him in death. Randall was born in Auxier, KY on July 12, 1937, and reared in Prestonsburg, where he attended Prestonsburg city schools. He graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1955. He is survived by his wife, Sue Shackelford Wells, and a daughter, Troy, of Tampa, FL, and sisters, Ruby Collins of Lexington and Roberta Davidson of Prestonsburg.
A two-time graduate of MSU, he earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in music-vocal and instrumental in 1960 and the Master of Arts in Education Degree in 1963. He continued his education at Union Graduate School, earning the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1975.
Randall began his career as band director at Morehead High School (later named Rowan County High School). He then served as principal at Westside Elementary School in Harrison County for two years and worked one year at the Kentucky Department of Education.
At MSU, Randall rose from the rank of Assistant Professor of Education to Professor of Education. He directed two federal programs in the early ‘70’s which enabled nontraditional students to enroll in protected courses while serving as teachers’ aides in the public schools and eventually earning teaching certificates. He taught undergraduate and graduate classes and supervised numerous student teachers. In 1986, he was named by President A. D. Albright as School Relations Coordinator. Dubbed “Super Recruiter” by Dr. Albright, Randall convinced many bright high school seniors that MSU was the school of choice to further their education. The highlight of that portion of his career came when the enrollment topped 9, 300.
Following the passage of KERA, Randall consulted with public schools in Kentucky and other states training school councils assisting schools with safety issues and other areas of school improvement. He was widely sought after for professional development.
Randall (known as Randy by most people) began his singing career in elementary school and his instrumental playing in high school. He enjoyed singing all kinds of music, from Elvis favorites, to old standards, to gospel. He has sung patriotic songs, including the national anthem, at numerous events including a UK/MSU basketball game in Rupp Arena. Over the years he has sung for funerals, weddings, church services, community activities. Always, people were blessed by his beautiful tenor voice.
Randy was also very involved in community affairs. In the ‘70’s he served as City Councilman and acting mayor when the mayor was out of town. In 1990 he was appointed to the Gateway Area Development District Board as Rowan County’s citizen representative. He held that position, continuously, until his death. He was on the Rowan County Democratic Executive Committee and the Rowan County Board of Elections. He was a member of the Morehead/Lakeview Heights Planning and Zoning Commission. He served twice on the Gateway Community Services Board. He was appointed by Governor Brereton Jones to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission and was elected chair of that committee. Recently he was appointed to the Kentucky Commission on Aging of the Legislative Research Committee.
Randy was a member of numerous organizations including the Morehead United Methodist Church, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Masonic Lodge for more than 40 years, and Shriners.
Randy will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched-his family, students he taught, the many friends he made while consulting and working in public schools, the churches where he sang, his many friends, and the members of the Morehead United Methodist Church. All who knew him will remember his larger-than-life personality, hearty laughs, bear hugs, and ready handshakes.
Visitation for Randall L. Wells will be Monday, November 27, 2006, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at the Morehead United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Nettleton officiating. Other participants will include Rev. Harold Dorsey and Dr. J. D. Reeder. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Buford Crager, Dr. Johnnie Fryman, Kenny Hall, Dr. Ted Pass, Dr. David Saxon, Dr. Howard Setser, Carl Sizemore, and Larry Stephenson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. A. D. Albright, Woodrow Barber, Marshall Davidson, Gateway ADD Board Members, Mike Harmon, Sterling Johnson, Howard Shackelford, and Dr. Clark Wotherspoon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Morehead United Methodist Church, 227 W. Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351.
Matthew Edward Wenner
1986-2006
MOREHEAD - Matthew Edward Wenner, age 20, of Fraley Ridge, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born September 11, 1986, in Dayton, Ohio, he is the son of Lon Wenner of Morehead, and Angelia Whitt Wenner of Camden, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Nina Wenner of Camden, Ohio; paternal grandfather and step grandmother, James Edwin and Gertrude Jump Wenner of Bucyrus, Ohio; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals with Rev. Wesley Brubaker officiating; burial will be in the Winkle Cemetery in Elliott County. Pallbearers will be Lon Wenner, Chad Kunkle, Allen Adams, David Winkle, Wendell Winkle and Bill Wenner. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Debra Lynn Caudill Butler
1961-2006
MOREHEAD - Debra Lynn Caudill Butler, age 45, of State Highway 174, Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2006, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. Born September 30, 1961, in Carter County, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Shirley Mabry Caudill of Grayson, Kentucky, and the late Wilbur Caudill. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Everett (Jeff) Butler; her maternal grandfather, Burley Mabry of Olive Hill, Kentucky; and several aunts, uncles, first and second cousins, and extended family.
She had attended Ashland Community College and was of the Apostolic faith.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Rick Crank, and the Rev. Ray Glover officiating; burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery at Lawton, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Daniel Butler, Brian Butler, Terry McKinney, Allen Butler, Frankie Butler, and Dwayne DeHarte. Visitation is after 7 p.m. Monday and anytime Tuesday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead, Kentucky.
