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Dawn Cantley Rose

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Dawn Cantley Rose, 86, of Dayton, Ohio (formerly of St. Petersburg, FL & St. Albans, WV) passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by family on February 22, 2023.

She is survived by her daughters: Sherri G. Rose of Pinellas Park, FL, Trina Rose O’Brien of Dayton, OH, & her Life Partner of 36 years, Donald Hyde of Dayton, OH (formerly of St. Petersburg, FL). Also survived by 2 sisters, Avonelle Neff & Regina Chrest (Hector) of NC & a brother, Michael Cantley (Pam) of GA, and sister-in-law Jackie Cantley of NC. She is preceded in death by brother, Walter Cantley.

In addition, she is survived by 5 grandchildren: Michael O’Brien (Taylor) of Columbus, OH, Dawn Marie Furlough (Chris) of St. Charles, MO, Brianna Hockman (Matt) of Chesapeake, VA, Tessa Thrasher (Ben) of Dayton, OH, and Seth O’Brien of Columbus, OH. Also her 10 great grandchildren: Ethan, Annie, Cantley, Meriel, Isaac, Jonah, Summer, Samuel, Asher & Avery.

Dawn was born a coal miner’s daughter to Grant & Io Cantley in Brounland, WV in 1936. A 1954 graduate of Washington District High School, she represented them as “Miss Fire Prevention”. Dawn was a classically trained pianist. As a Graduate of the Realtors Institute in Charlottesville, VA, she was co-owner of Rose Realty (WV) in the 1970’s. Dawn moved to Florida in 1978 & was employed by US Home Corporation/Lennar Homes for 25+years, where she retired.

Final arrangements made by Neptune Society & Curry Funeral Home. Memorial service & burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park Chapel, 100 Graceland Circle, South Charleston, WV 25309 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

Arnold Edward Cantley

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Arnold Edward Cantley, 78, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017, after a short battle with leukemia.    Arnold was born on May 5, 1939, to Archie & Lois Flowers Cantley of Alum Creek, WV.

Arnold was also preceded in death by the love of his life for 55 years, Evia Hughes Cantley, brothers, Jerry, Bob, and Jimmy Cantley, sisters, Ellen Pauley and Linda Cantley, and faithful companion, Shaggy.

After being Evia’s caregiver for 12 years, Arnold went back to work with Autozone at the age of 76, where he enjoyed and made many good friends.

He is survived by his daughter Daphne Cantley, grandson, Randall (Hannah) Fields, great-grandchildren, Tommy, Christopher, Chase, and Luke, brother, Patrick (Lee) Cantley of Alabama, sisters, Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb of Elkview, Shirley Ker of Utah, Mary Herr of Florida, and many nieces and nephews.

Arnold’s final resting place will be at Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek, 1:00pm Wednesday, January 3, 2018, with a small graveside service provided by Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.  The family would like to give special thanks to all the hospice staff that gave Arnold excellent care, as well as Dr. John and the nursing staff of the Cancer Center at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Betty Lou Cantley

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Betty Lou Cantley, 55, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was a former employee of City National Bank and  a member of Praise Assembly of God in Alum Creek.

Betty  was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice K. Wheeler and sister, Sheila Fields.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roger; son, Jimmy Cantley; daughter, Rachel (Brian) Ellis; father, Ronald Wheeler; grandchildren, Katie and John Braden Cantley and Reidyn Ellis; step-grandchildren, Jaylyn, Gage and Evan; brothers, Donald and Jonathan Wheeler; sisters, Victoria Sansom and Sharon Thomas.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dan McC ormick officiating.   Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

 

Dauvn Rheda Cantley

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Dauvn Rheda Cantley 73, of South Charleston went home to the Lord Sunday July 22, 2012 at Tender Heart Home Care, South Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Cantley, Sr., parents John F. and Anna M. Roberts and brother Garland Roberts.

She was a Christian and formerly attended Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Sod. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her son; Charles Albert (Karen) Cantley, Jr., of South Charleston daughter; Lisa Cantley of St. Albans, sister; Linda R. (Rod) McClure of Matthews, North Carolina, brothers; Roger (Franics) Roberts of Nitro, Johnny (Melody) Roberts of Alum Creek, sister-in-law; Barbara Roberts of Charleston, and, grandaughter; Sydney  Nicole Cantley of South Charleston.

Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday July 25 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park South Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ruby Alice Cantley

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Ruby Alice Cantley, 75, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at home after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cantley.

She is survived by her sons, Roger (Betty) and Joe (Debbie) Cantley; special friend, that she loved as a sister, Doris Roberts; three grandchildren, Jimmy, Rachel and Little Joe; four great grandchildren, Evan, Katie and John Braden Cantley and Reidyn Ellis; special nephew, Vincent Cantley.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Joe Cantley and Rev. Bob Jett officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

Io Asbury Cantley

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Io Asbury  Cantley, of Lexington, North Carolina,  passed away Saturday May 8, 2010 after a long illness.

She had 91 years of life that she filled with music, her family, her church and playing the piano. While raising their  family in Brounland, WV, she served as the pianist at Brier Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years along with her husband, Grant, who directed the choir.

 

Grant and Io were married 61 years before his death in 1998. She was born to Frank and Carrie Mitchell Asbury at Olcott, WV, and was the last living sibling. Those who preceded her in death were; brothers, Cyril (Attry Conley) Asbury and Colonie (Virginia Gillispie) Asbury and infant bother Horton; sisters; Josephine (Winifred) Pauley, Elva (Ralph) Duncan, Goldie (Dell) Griffith, Hester (Clyde) Holstein, Elsie (Rev. Ruel) Miller, Mildred (Frank) Serafine, and Mary Asbury.

She is survived by her children; Dawn Rose of St. Petersburg, Florida, Walter and Jackie Egnor Cantley of Oxford, North Carolina, Avonelle and Charles Neff of Staley, North Carolina, Michael and Pam Taylor Cantley of Big Canoe, Georgia, and Regina and Hector Chrest of Lexington, North Carolina. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 7 step great grandchildren and a host of friends.

The family will greet friends at the Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek, West Virginia on Monday from 6 to 8 pm.

A celebration of Io’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Jack Lawrence officiating. She will be interred in the family plot at Graceland Memorial Park at Ruthlawn, WV.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Brier Creek Baptist Church P.O. 459, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

James (Jimmy) Cantley

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James (Jimmy) Cantley, 58, went home to be with our Lord Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House  following a short illness.  He was born on March 10, 1951 to the late Archie and Lois Cantley of Brounland, WV.  He was also preceded in death not only by his mother and father; but his sister, Ellen and brothers, Jerry and Bob.

Surviving are his sisters: Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb of Elkview, WV; Kathy (Jack) Herr of Florida; Shirley Ker of Utah;  Brothers: Arnold (Evia) Cantley of Alum Creek, WV, Pat (Lee) Cantley of Albama; Brother-in-law: Daniel Pauley of South Charleston and several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held  7:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  The body will be cremated and burial will be at a later date in Brounland Cemetery.    Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennwa Drive, Charleston, WV  25311.

James E. Cantley

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James E. Cantley, 83, of Brounland, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 after a long illness.

He was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; two sons, Roger and Joe Cantley; half-brother, Eddie Cantley; two sisters, Mary Burdett and Louella White; three grandchildren, Jimmy, Rachel and Little Joe Cantley; three great grandchildren, Evan, Katie and John Braden Cantley; special nephew, Vincent Cantley.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.  Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Friends may gather on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lois Cantley

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Lois Cantley, born June 16, 1917, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Oakridge Center where she has lived the past six years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William Asbury and Lenna Griffith Flowers; husband, Archie; two sons, Jerry and Bob and one daughter, Linda.  She left behind her children who loved her very much, Ellen Pauley, Arnold Cantley, Shirley Ker, James Cantley, Rosalie Lipscomb, Pat Cantley and Kathy Herr; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Friends may call on one hour prior to the service at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Grant A. Cantley

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GRANT A. CANTLEY, 85, OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, FORMERLY OF KANAWHA COUNTY, DIED SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1998 IN ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA, AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.

HE WAS A MEMBER OF JERSEY BAPTIST CHURCH, LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, A FORMER MEMBER AND SENIOR DEACON OF BRIAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, BROUNLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND WAS A CHOIR DIRECTOR FOR 50 YEARS. HE WAS A RETIRED MINE FOREMAN WITH CEDAR COAL COMPANY, CHELYAN, WEST VIRGINIA, A FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR FOR US DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND A CERTIFIED RED CROSS FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR.

HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS: WIFE: IO ASBURY CANTLEY; 3 DAUGHTERS: AVONELLE NEFF OF STACEY, NC; REGINA CHREST OF LEXINGTON, NC; DAWN ROSE OF ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 2 SONS: WALTER CANTLEY OF OXFORD, NC; MICHAEL CANTLEY OF LARGO, FL; 1 SISTER: PHYLLIS WILLIAMS OF ST. MARY’S, ID; 3 BROTHERS: CY CANTLEY OF PROCTORVILLE, OH; HOMER CANTLEY OF INDIANAPOLIS, IN; JACK CANTLEY OF WESTERVILLE, OH; 14 GRANDCHILDREN; 9 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN; 1 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILD.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1998, AT 1:00 PM WITH REV. MORRIS HOLLIFIELD OFFICIATING. BURIAL HELD IN GRACELAND MEMORIAL PARK, SOUTH CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 1998 FROM 7 TO 9 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME.