Edward E. Vickers, 86 of Alum Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord , on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV after a brief illness. He was born May 22, 1927 at Nellis, WV and he was a former resident of Alkol, WV.

Ed was employed by Appalachian Construction Company with 40 years of service, retiring as Vice President. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.

Surviving – his loving wife of 70 years, Garnett Ford Vickers, daughters Vicki (Robert) Stevens, South Charleston and Melinda (John) Moore, Charleston and son, Paul Edward (Connie) Vickers Hurricane. Grandchildren: Patricia Smith Roberts, Jenny Smith Commins, Paula Vickers Lawson, Thomas Moore, Allison Moore, Caroline Moore and 8 Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Carol Vickers Matthews of Sumerco and Jean Vickers Pauley of Yawkey and brother Richard Vickers of Sumerco.

At Mr. Vickers’s request his body was donated to Marshall University Medical School.

A Memorial Service will be at 6:00PM Wednesday, April 9, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Keith George officiating. Friends may call from 4:00PM to 6:00PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387 or Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, 2002 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

The passing of a great man

Eddie D. Jackson (Ed) entered eternity peacefully, surrounded by all those who loved him deeply on April 3, 2014 at 5:05 p.m.

Ed was born on the 21^st of July 1946 and for the past 14 years fought a courageous battle with prostate cancer.  He was a member of Bible Center Church and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Ed was one of God’s best encouragers, always ready with an uplifting word; a generous and gracious reflection of His Father.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ruby Virginia Jackson-Gatens; sister Ann Siders; brother, William Jackson; and grandson, Asher Paul Spurlock.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Bryan Craig Jackson of Charleston, Julie Jackson-Drummond (Chris) of Huntington, and stepson, Jordan Paul Spurlock (Mindy) of S. Charleston; grandchildren:  Evelyn Grace Drummond, William Jackson Drummond, Ivy Jean Drummond, Jakob James Whitlock and Aaron Lee Spurlock; brothers, Donald “Sonny”  Jackson (Jean) of Fort Worth, TX, Jerry Ray Jackson of Charleston, Jimmie Wayne Jackson (Linda) of Laporte, IN and Teddie DeWayne Jackson of Charleston; sister, Agnes Fay Morton of Charleston.

Ed was a graduate of the University of Charleston.  His love of people and desire to help others lead him to a successful career with Northwestern Mutual Life (NML) as a Certified Financial Planner for over forty years.  Ed was a Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) qualifying and life member for over thirty years. He was recognized with many awards and honors including Master Achievement Awards, Forum, and others with NML.  His leadership, dedication and hard work to the industry aided many clients in reaching their financial goals.

Being an avid golfer, Ed was a member of Berry Hills Country Club where he served on the Board of Directors for six years.  In 2012, Ed founded the annual “Evans Cup” which honored the club’s employees.

The funeral service will be Monday, April 7, 2014 at Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Drive, South Charleston, with Pastors Eric Mounts and Shawn Thornton officiating.  Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.  The family will receive friends 11:00 am – 1:00 pm with the funeral service following.

The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to the staff of the David Lee Cancer Center, specifically Dr. Steven Jubelirer and Donna Tittle for years of extraordinary care and encouragement. And too, all of our closest family and friends who have faithfully prayed for Ed and his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387-2536.

David Preston Gillispie, 57, of Alum Creek, died at home on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

He was a member of the UMWA, and was an expert in mining reclamation. He served in the US Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Isabelle Gillispie. He is survived by his sons: David (Tara) Gillispie; and Jason”Sparky” (Cindy) Gillispie; daughter: Ann Marie Johnson; Brother: Buzzy Gillispie, and sisters: Deborah K. Marler, and Pamela Cook; former daughter-in-law: Amanda; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1:00pm on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made toward funeral expenses.

Connie E. Smith Fowler , 62, of Leon, formerly of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord Friday March 28, 2014 at her home with family and friends at her side.

She was  retired from the State of West Virginia Social Security Division.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Mary Jane Smith.

She is survived by her children, Tina Smith(Phillip) of Leon and Elbert(Jessica) Fowler of Big Chimney; life long partner, Damon Harrison; brother, Conrad Smith of South Charleston; sister, Imogene Purdue of Comfort; 12 grandchildren, Nathan, Cody, Austin, Morgan, Abby, Skylor, Sydney, Lenzy, Stevie, Brady, Brex, Alijiah; great granddaughter, Kynzie, and one on the way due October 6.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery at Ashford.  The family will receive  friends one hour prior to the service.

William Ray Taylor, 70, of Alum Creek, went home Friday, March 21, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House .

He was retired from Kanawha Valley Transit Authority.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Ovie Taylor; mother, Bessie Gandy Taylor Bullard and step-dad, W.C. Bullard; grandson: William Ray Taylor III; and brothers: Steve and Charles Taylor.

He is survived by his wife: Mona; children, William Ray Taylor II of North Carolina;
Leah & Gus Barbarito, of Vienna, William & Lisa Holstein of St. Albans;, James & Carrie Taylor of Alum Creek; brothers, Willard & Linda Taylor of Sissonville, Wilbur and Jean Taylor and Tim Taylor all of Ohio, Kenny & Carol Larch of Roane County; sister, Clorena & Mike McClanahan of Sissonville, and special aunt, Irene Ferrell; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00pm Monday, March 24, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Brounland Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service.

Emma Katherine “Kathy” Pauley Tighe, 74 of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 21, 2014 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Noel Tighe, parents Hobert and Tina Pauley, and brothers James, Fray, and Paul Pauley.

She was retired from the state of West Virginia where she started her 37-year tenure with the Medicaid Program, and completed her career as the executive secretary at Bureau of Senior Services.

Kathy was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church  where she served as the pianist. During her life she enjoyed singing southern gospel music with various quartets throughout West Virginia. She helped provide for her family by being the greatest homemaker, canning, cooking, sewing, and also perfecting her WV hotdog chili.

She is survived by her 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 as well as sister-in-law Betty Pauley of Virginia; nieces and nephew, Sandy Thornhill, Patricia Bryant, Debbie Bryant, Dexter Pauley; and many loving cousins – especially Ralph Pauley, and her best friend of 50 years, Peggy Pritt Cooley. She will be dearly missed by her many friends and church family.

A gospel sing in celebration of her life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Hilltop Baptist Church 626 Childress Road, South Charleston, with Pastor Jim Lennox officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hilltop Baptist Church P.O. Box 58261 Charleston, WV 25358.

Charles Edgar Newcomer 61, of Spring Hill Mountain, passed away Sunday March 16, 2014,

He was preceded in death by his daughter Crystal and brother Jerry.

He served in the Army during Vietnam where he was stationed in Germany and was a retired auto painter and very proud of his Native American background.

He is survived by his children; Paula Newcomer (Charles Pearson), Erica (Steve) Fletcher, Trish Newcomer (Phil Wiles), Stormy Newcomer, Charles Richard (Jordan) Newcomer, sister, Anita Jo Carlton, grandchildren, Byron, Keshon and Jordyn Fletcher, Trenton Newcomer, Lakin Wiles and Mathew Payne Newcomer, nephews, James Blake, and Thomas Newcomer, Jeromey and Jerry Dale Newcomer.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday March 21, at Mallory Airport, Spring Hill Mountain with Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Mallory Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions go toward the funeral services.

Doctor William “Bill” Wade, 64, of Griffithsville went to be with the Lord Friday, March 14, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 26, 1949 to the late Emmitt Edgar and Erma Mae Wade. He was a retired Production Foreman with East Resources, which once was Pennzoil Co., at Yawkey, with over 32 years service.

Bill was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and neighbor. He loved to farm, grow tobacco, hay and a big garden; he also enjoyed raising cattle. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and also attended Sand Fork Baptist Church; he loved the Lord so very much.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky and Bobby Wade.

Bill leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Sharon K.; daughters, Teresa (Brian) Shreve of Hewett and Tina (Steve) Nolen of Charleston; son, William “Billy” (Tina D.) Wade of Barboursville; grandchildren, Victoria and Kaitlyn Shreve, Austin (Little Man) and Brooklynn Nolen and Sophie Grace Wade; sister, Janice (Bill) Fore; brothers, Freeman (Wilma), Dale (Frances) and Joe (Jeannie) Wade. Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Homer Hensley, Mark Ruby and Pastor Dave Vickers officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank Hospice, Dr. Moussa, CAMC and all the neighbors who were such a great help to our family.

Phillip Russell Lovejoy, 46, of Costa, WV was called home today to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family due to a long illness. He was a 1986 Duval High School graduate in the top ten of his class.

He enlisted in the Army after graduating, he did his basic training at Fort Knox, KY, then deployed to Germany where he finished his army career; after returning home he took a job with Shawnee Hills as a BHT working with MRDD population, and took extra studies on TBI where he excelled. He was a very loving and caring person, and had compassion for everyone, loved everyone he met; prayed for everyone every day of his life; never forgetting anyone. He gave kisses and jewels to everyone, and now those kisse and jewels are sent to Heaven with him.

He was my precious angel here on earth. Life will never be the same without you, my heart is broken but you received your wings today and we will meet again when I get my wings. Rest in peace son.

He is preceded in death by his Popaw John E. Dolin, Poppie Lovejoy, Granny Irene J. Dolin, Aunt Lilly G. Dolin, Cousins, Kevin Wayne Dolin and Timmy Holstine and his biological father, Phillip M. Lovejoy.

He is survived by his loving mother, Phyllis Hinkle, his dad, Tom Hinkle and loving stepmother Sandy Hinkle, brother Scott Douglass and wife Abby Lovejoy; sisters and best friend Tammy Lovejoy and Jessica (Travis) Morton; nephews: Hank D., Eric, Joshua, Matthew, and Zack Lovejoy; nieces, Shylowe and Max Lilly; great nephew, Cameron Lovejoy, Frannie Chase, and Steven & Megan; uncles, Pete Dolin, Hank Dolin, Steve Dolin, Johnny Dolin and aunts: Susie McClain, Midge Dolin and Shirley Holstine.

The Family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.

Pastor Fred Almon Giles, Sr., 87, of Emmons Road, Alum Creek, left on this journey to be in the presence of the Lord Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.

He lived his life within a mile and a half of where he was born. He worked as a clerk for FMC Corp, South Charleston. His life’s commitment was to the churches where he Pastored for 66 years in Boone, Kanawha and Lincoln Counties, and to the communities of Emmons and Dartmont.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Leah Giles; and sister, Corena Kaye Giles.

Pastor Almon is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley; children, Fred Jr. (Linda) Giles of Charleston, Sharon (Scooter) Withrow of Tulsa, OK, Trena (Fred) Fannin of Columbus, OH, Mike (Kathy) Giles of Beaver, WV, Greg (Dawn) Giles of Calabash, NC; grandchildren, Paula Giles Dickson(Barry), Jason Giles (Ashley), Pat Withrow (Kim), Michelle Pino (Luis), Michael Withrow (Chrissy), Jamie Wilson (Steve), Jennifer Williams (Heath), Becky Light (Josh), Mary Bell (Zachary), Merilee Reagan (Stephen), Mollie Spain (Cam), Jeremy Beasley (Megan), Daniel Beasley (Jennifer), Brian Giles (Sarah), Benji Giles (Tawny), Mark Giles (Tracy), great grandchildren, Brody Allison, Braydon Paul, Pailyn Grace, Ariana Morales-Giles, Alyssa Morales-Giles, Madelin Michelle, Charles Douglas, Reagan, Ryan, Tyler Hurley, Avery, Ava, Evan, Leah, Michalyn Meleah, Mady, Molly, Nicholas, Emily, Brad, Hannah, Dylan, Brayden, Lauren, Ella, Gavin, Haylee, Morgan and Carter.

Celebration of Life and service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Hopewell Baptist Church, Rt. 119 and Brounland Road, Alum Creek, with his family officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Saturday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the WV Freewill Baptist Missions Board, c/o Rick Holstein, P.O. Box 4624, Charleston, WV 25364.,