Morris Lee (Pete, Pops) Cooper, 85, of Tornado passed away at Hubbard Hospice House on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born in Winifrede, WV, to the late Luther and Laura Cooper on March 27, 1928.

He was retired from Shrewsbury Valley Camp Coal Company, a UMWA member and an Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Earnestine “Earnie”; Daughters: Carolyn Ramey, Oakwood, OH, Bonnie Moore, Hurricane, WV, Laura Pauley, Sod, and Crystal Kincaid, Winchester, KY; Sons: Randall and Mike of Crossville, TN, and Timothy and Stephen of Wilmington, NC; Sister: Frances Roe of Cross Lanes, WV and 86 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Per Pete’s request there will be no memorial service, but there will be a gathering of family and friends from 1 to 3 pm Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to a charity of your choice.

Betty Jean Kinder Pauley, 85, of Alum Creek the last remaining of ten children from the family of Dora and Wilmer Kinder of Alum Creek, died Monday, September 30 from complications from surgery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Howard, Hershel, Joe, Clifford, Carl and Lindley (Bill) Kinder, and her sisters, Dorothy Allen, Ora Fitzwater and Oma Wilkinson.

Betty is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Otto H. Pauley and her three daughters and their spouses, Vicki and Reed Hess, Dawn and Joe Foley and Kimberly and Dave Kelley.

She was the proud grandmother of granddaughter, Elizabeth Paige and her husband, Rex Hill and grandsons, Brooks and Logan Gillenwater and Jose’ Foley. Serena and Hunter Hill are her great-grandchildren.

She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, friends, in-laws and neighbors that she valued greatly.

Betty was a very humble person, but also one of great strengths and talents. She was above all else a person who loved to nurture. From her own daughters, her sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, to the young ones she worked with in an area child care center, those she babysat in her home, and those who dropped in to play – were welcomed, cared for, and always well fed. She also had a great talent for sewing, quilting, crocheting and needlework of any kind and leaves behind many beautiful treasures for her family to enjoy for years to come.

She was a Christian and was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 4, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor’s Frank Chapman and Chad Cowen officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Willie Evelyn Eskew, 63 of Brounland, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Hospice West.
She is survived by her brother Larry Eskew of Brounland and sister Clara Davis of GA. There will be no services. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tammi Renee Gibson, 40, of Alum Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by long time companion and father of their children, Gregory Linville. Also preceded in death by her father, Albert Gibson, and Grandparents Izola and Curtis Meadows.

She is survived by her mother, Rhonda Susie Meadows Holeston, Brother and sister-in-law, Dennis Dewayne and Lillian Gibson, she was the loving mother of three children, Jeremiah, Jessi and Josie Linville, Stepchildren, Traci Linville, Amber (Jereme) Browning, Shandy and Shana Dingess; two step-grandchildren: Jereme Browning II and Aayla Browning. She was a 1991 Duval High School graduate.

Private service will be conducted by her Uncle Paul Meadows, with burial at the Egnor Cemetery, Alkol, WV.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions towards funeral expenses.

Phillip Stanley Burcham, 66, of Sissonville, went to Heaven Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Hospice West, South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Burcham and Zelda Songer; sisters, Ruth Rogers and Kathleen Mullins.

He was a Sargent in the U. S. Marine Corps training at Camp Lejeune and during the Vietnam era; also working as a helicopter mechanic in Quantico, VA. His last assignment was at the MARTD NAS in Jacksonville, FL. Phillip also loved hunting and fishing and was a retired/disabled chemical analyst from Monsanto – Flexsys in Nitro, WV.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dora; sons, Matthew Daniel Burcham of Ripley, and
Derek Scott Burcham of Sissonville; sisters, Betty Angel of St. Albans and Bonnie (Steve) Fuss of Hodgesville, WV; and special cat, Autumn who was always beside him.

There will be no services. Inurnment will be in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536 or Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.

The family wishes to express a special Thank You to the staff at Hospice West, South Charleston and Abode Health Care Service, caregivers and staff, especially Brenda.

Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

Semper Fi

Betty June Stutler 84, of St. Albans passed from this life to her eternal home after a short illness at Hubbard House -West. She was born on June 7, 1929 and was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, her mother and father and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jim) Maines of Knoxville, TN; Grandson, Rob Maines and great- grandchildren, Lauren and Rees Maines all of Kokomo, IN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Her nephew, Cephas was like a son to her for many years.

She was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was Sunday School Secretary for 30+ years. She worked with the Eager Beavers (young people) on Wednesday nights for some length of time and enjoyed the Ladies Aid Society for many years. During her more active years, she worked tirelessly with the church and independently to raise money for Missions. She also attended Bethany Baptist Church when she was unable to attend Pleasant Hill and worked with ladies of the church on different projects.  She loved reading her Bible and Bible Studies. For many years she and her husband would have nightly Bible readings and prayer.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday September 22, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Tornado, with Pastors Benny Bess, Tim Campbell, Fred Connery Butch Leadman officiating, with receiving of friends at 2:00 PM. Graveside services will immediately follow at Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans.
The family would like to thank the staff at Thomas Memorial Oncology Department and Hubbard House-West for their care and compassion during her illness.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist for Missions or to Union Mission in Charleston.

Gerald Raymond Moore, 78, of Alum Creek, WV, was called home Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was born January 3, 1935 to his parents, the late Herbert C. and Ina L. Griffith Moore. He was also preceded in death by 13 siblings.

He was a loving husband, daddy, papaw, and great-grandpa and will be missed by a host of family and friends. Gerald was a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768, Alum Creek. He was a deacon at Hilltop Baptist Church and a retired cement finisher.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Janis White Moore; daughters, Virginia Brogan (Paul Shanklin), and Vickie (Carl) McCoy and son Virgil Lee (Meredith) Moore; grandchildren Kevin Brogan, Andi (Jason) Byrd, Josh (Ashley) McCoy, Shelley (Casey) Campbell, Angel (CJ) Belcher, Zackary Moore and Steven Moore; great-grandchildren Devin Brogan, Griffin Taylor, Hailie Brogan, Isaac Byrd, Hunter Campbell, Halli Jo Byrd, Christopher Belcher and Emily Belcher; sister Ethel (Joe) Pack; a special brother-in-law Joey (Paula) White, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services will be 3:00pm Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Mark Ruby and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Moore Cemetery, Sumerco, WV, with military graveside rites by the Benny Padilla Post # 4768.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768, PO Box 6, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Frieda Ramona Suiter of Saint Albans died on Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the emergency room of Thomas Hospital of South Charleston, five days before her 85th birthday. The immediate cause of death was a heart seizure, though she suffered from dementia for some twelve (12) years.

Frieda was a retired homemaker, though she had worked in secretarial and accounting roles in businesses both in Charleston and Huntington. She faithfully served in the highest role that has been reserved for a woman, that of the mother of her five (5) children. She served faithfully in that role, so that today, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” (Lemuel, 2015 BC) Today her children honor her for her caring love, her willingness to forgive, her ability to determine what is important and to emphasize that, her encouragement, her Godly example, her loyalty, and her faithful support as her children sought their place in life. Even in death, she still speaks with her words of wisdom which will always be remembered by those who knew her.

Frieda was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Elsie Adkins of Chesapeake, Ohio; a sister, Marjorie Wolfe of Proctorville, Ohio; and her brother, Melvin Adkins, Jr., who lived but a short time.

Frieda is survived by her husband, Dr. Phil Suiter, of Saint Albans; her five (5) children: Pam Jeffcott (Tom) of Cedar City, Utah; Kim Cook (Scott) of Buffalo, West Virginia; Dr. Kevin Suiter (Grace) of Indianapolis, IN; Jonathan Suiter of St. Albans; and Patrick Suiter (Mara Lee) of Quakertown, Pennsylvania; her eight (8) grandchildren; her six (6) great grandchildren; her three nieces: Myra Jean Love (Franklin) of Proctorville, Ohio; Connie Lester of Ironton, Ohio; and Marian Rae Cooper (Bob) of Proctorville, Ohio. In addition, there are numerous relatives, friends and neighbors who are saddened today because of her home-going.

Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013, at Twin City Bible Church, 100 1st. Ave., Nitro, West Virginia. Her husband, Phil, will be officiating. Her family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, prior to the funeral service. Burial will be the following day, Saturday, September 14, 2013 (11:00 a.m.) at Highland Memorial Gardens, 198 Private Road 1336, South Point, Ohio.

Arnold K. Hudson, 84, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 9, 2013 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from Royal Crown Bottling Co.; a member of Teamsters Local; a member of Ivydale Baptist Church and an Army veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Joline Stewart Hudson; son, Kenneth Hudson; daughters, Beverly Dolin and Shelley Newman; step-daughters, Pamela Clark and Benita Labus; sisters, Anna and Marsh; sisters, Betty, Joyce and Nancy; brothers, Frank, Jim and Ernie and several grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, September 12th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow in French Cemetery, Davis Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Martin Noel Tighe, 75, of South Charleston died Thursday, September 5, 2013 after a long illness. He was born December 22, 1937 in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland.

Martin was a member of the Knights of Malta, US Navy veteran, youth minister, a union leader, Board of Directors for the Alum Creek Fire Department, a retired employee of the WV State Department of Environmental Protection and the Kanawha County Commission. His career was dedicated to keeping the creeks and streams of West Virginia pollution free.

He was best known for his love of family, his community, his countries, but mostly his tremendous generosity to others. He was an avid gardner, a sportsman and a never ending entrepreneur.

Martin was preceeded in death by his father and mother, Martin and Anne Tighe; brothers, Charles, Christy and Michael; and niece Anne Marie Tighe.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years, Katherine Pauley Tighe; daughter, Donna Gail Price (Jack Rice); son, Michael Sean Tighe (Lori Tighe); daughter, Staci Anne Tighe (Terry Moselhy); and two very special grandchildren, Emily Michelle Tighe and Michael Martin Tighe; nephews and niece, Noel, Ivor, and Regina Tighe; their loving aunt, Liz Costello and many other family, friends and neighbors.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, September 10th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Jim Lennox officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.