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George Wilson Jr.
1942-2008
MOREHEAD - George Wilson, Jr., age 65, of Gary, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, in Gary.
He was born October 12, 1942, in Hammond, Indiana, and is the son of Leora Thomas Wilson of Gary, Indiana, and the late George Wilson.
Besides his mother, George is survived by one brother, Judson W. Wilson, and one sister, Eula Jean Wilson, both of Gary, Indiana; and four nephews: Audie (Laurie) Herron of South Carolina, Joe Carl Andrews, Jr. of Portage, Indiana, Howard (Hazel) Jarvis of Tennessee, and Shawn Jarvis of New Jersey.
Mr. Wilson was retired from LTV Steel in East Chicago, Indiana, with over twenty years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as an M.P. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Family Christian Center in Munster, Indiana. He was an avid churchgoer, loved nature, and also enjoyed riding his bicycle and running marathons.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008, at the Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Hamilton Cemetery on Christy Creek Road with full military rites conducted at the gravesite by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Jarvis, Judson W. Wilson, Joe C. Andrews, Jr., Howard Jarvis, and Audie L. Herron.
Visitation with the family is after 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Wathan Armstrong
1928-2008
Wathan Armstrong, age 79, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at his residence.
Born December 16, 1928, at Mt. Hope in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Richmond Thomas Armstrong and Maggie Gregory Armstrong. He was also preceded in death by a brother, C. L. “Booge” Armstrong. His only child, Brenda Armstrong Woodall, passed away December 1, 2007.
Wathan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Juanita Lambert Armstrong; one granddaughter, Donna Carol Woodall; one sister, Freida Switzer; and one brother, Pete Armstrong, all of Morehead, Kentucky.
A lifelong resident of Rowan County, Wathan attended Breckinridge Training School and graduated from Morehead High School. He worked at Carr Lumber Company for 17 years and served as Rowan Circuit Clerk for 21 years. He was a former chairman of the Rowan County Democratic Party, co-owner of Jerry’s Restaurant, and developer of Hill-N-Dale Estates and in Morgan County Poppin Rock Enterprises. Wathan and Juanita also founded The Style Shoppe.
He was a member of the Church of God.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. David Starcher and the Rev. Vernon Winston Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be nephews Butch Armstrong, Rick Armstrong, Stefan Armstrong, Preston Armstrong, Tommy Armstrong, and Michael Armstrong.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Opal Ball Chumley
1916-2008
MOREHEAD – Opal Ball Chumley, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Life Care Center of Morehead.
She was born on May 14, 1916 in Harlan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Alex and Maude Crider Ball.
Mrs. Chumley was a retired schoolteacher from the Rowan County School system and she also taught at Breckinridge Training School in Morehead. She and her husband also operated Chumley’s Shoe Center in Morehead for many years. Mrs. Chumley was a graduate of Union College and Morehead State University. She was a very active member of the Morehead United Methodist Church before her illness. She taught Sunday school for many years and also led a prayer group at the church. She was a vital part of the United Methodist Women for many years. She and her husband also began the rose garden at the church and it still thrives today and will stand as a tribute to both of them for many years to come. Her entire life revolved around her Christianity and her faith. Her spirit and inspiration will remain with her family and friends forever.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Chumley, her son, C. Larry Chumley, three brothers, Roy Ball, Green Ball and Gene Ball and two sisters, Mildred Sergent and Helen Harris.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Chumley Ingles of Morehead, three granddaughters, Loren Chumley (Scott) of Nashville, Tennessee, Lari Chumley Beasley (Brent) of Mooresville, North Carolina and Tamara Ingles Horn of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one brother, Ivan Ball (Mona) of North Miami Shores, Florida, one sister, Roma Jean Pedde of Tavares, Florida, two great-granddaughters, Kelsie Beasley and Alex Beasley both of Mooresville, North Carolina, her special daughter-in-law, Lorla Boswell (Bill) of Kingsport, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 18, 2008 in the sanctuary of the Morehead United Methodist Church with Rev. Bruce Nettleton and Dr. Jack Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Cemetery. Visitation is after 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Carroll Loy, Steve Vice, Daniel Mason, Drew McNeill, Robert Neff, Mike Mincey, Ted Pass, Ryan Neff and David Saxon and honorary pallbearers will be The United Methodist Women.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Morehead United Methodist Church Building Fund or Memorial Fund, 227 West Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351 or St. Claire Hospice/Palliative Care, 304 West Second Street, Morehead, KY 40351.
Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements.
James Victor Padula Sr.
1938-2008
James Victor Padula Sr., 69, of Sharkey Road, Morehead, Kentucky, died at home Tuesday, January 15, 2008. James was born to Kathleen Hussey Padula and Victor Padula on March 24, 1938, in Newark, New Jersey.
Jim, a man of God, was a member of Jesus Our Savior Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. He treated everyone with respect and shared his talents with all. He leaves behind a family who will always remember his love and example of fairness.
Jim was an outdoorsman and family man. He adored his wife and family, the great outdoors and life. As Jim authored in October, 2006:
The going is not so bad
It’s the saying goodbye
To those that don’t understand
The reason why.
It’s just a fact of what we are
Just like a flower or a star
We decorate for awhile
Maybe bring a smile
Say a word or two
Do what we can do.
What makes a good life
Is knowing when to go.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Kathleen Hussey Padula. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Marlene Valask Padula; two sons, James (Lydia) Padula and Michael (Debbie) Padula of Morehead; three daughters, Michele Coston of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jacquelyn (Danny) Caudill of Morehead, and Karen (John) Krueger of Johnson City, Tennessee; and one sister, Karen (John) Kennedy of Cinnaminson, New Jersey.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Ryan Zachary Adams, Maria and Monica Padula, Russell, Christie, Curtis, Caylie Coston and Josh Monroe, Anthony, D. J., Eric, Ethan, Angela Caudill, Nychole (David) Kirkland; great grandchildren, Zachary David Kirkland and Calob Vincent Monroe; and nieces and nephews.
Private family service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Claire Regional Medical Center, 222 Fleming Avenue, Morehead, KY 40351 or to the charity of your choice.
Anna Spurlock
1917-2008
Anna Pearl Patton Spurlock, age 90, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
She was born October 28, 1917, at Grassy Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Warren and Bertha Gevedon Patton. Her husband, Howard A. Spurlock, preceded her in death on June 18, 1982.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Sue and Wendell Watson of Florence, Kentucky; four sons, Billy W. and Lois Spurlock and Jimmy Luke Spurlock, of Morehead, Kentucky, Bobby Gene Spurlock of Paducah, Kentucky, and Larry Joe and Deborah K. Spurlock of Lexington, Kentucky; ten grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Other survivors include three sisters, Edith Wells of Winchester, Kentucky, Katherine Marlow of Norris, Tennessee, and Mary Jo Triplet of Owingsville, Kentucky, and two brothers, John Paul Patton of Cape Coral, Florida, and Warren Patton Jr. of Salt Lick, Kentucky.
Mrs. Spurlock was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and farming. She had been a volunteer with the St. Claire Auxiliary and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Clearfield Tabernacle.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jack Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Spurlock, Lee Watson, Michael Spurlock, Christopher “Chip” Spurlock, Troy Poage, Seth Meadows, and Jake Ohler.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 18, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
