Margaret S. Boothe, 81 of South Charleston, died Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.
She is survived by: 1 Sister: Josephine Childress of South Charleston, WV.
There will be no service or visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.
Edna P. Pauley, 83 of Edgewater, Florida, formerly of Yawkey, died Sunday, December 30, 2001 at Ormond Memorial Hospital in Ormond Beach, Florida after a short illness.
She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Carolyn Stone of Edgewater, FL; 2 Sons: Clifford Pauley of Yawkey, WV; Clayton Pauley of Ashland City, TN; 1 Brother: Bert Cummings 6 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.
Lola A. Pack, 95 of Dacula, Georgia, formerly of South Charleston, West Virginia, died Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Pastor William R. and Lois Pack after a long illness.
She was retired from Kaufman Jewelry and Haddads of South Charleston.
She is also survived by her Sister: Clauda Bailey of Winston Salem, NC; 3 Grandchildren.
Services will be 3:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2001 at Cunningham Memorial Park, Lower Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans, with Pastor William R. Pack officiating. Burial will be in the park. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the chapel. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.
Leah Michele Carrier, 32 of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas day.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Carrier.
She is survived by her: Mother: Shelby Carrier; 3 Sisters: Suzanne and husband, Bob Haynes of Scott Depot; Sherry Blake and fiance Donny Thomas of St. Albans; Lesley and husband, Frank McMillan of Charleston; 2 Nephews: Jamie Blake Casey McMillan 1 Niece: Rachael McMillan; Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved her very much.
Private services for the extended family will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Ralph Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Michael William Swan, 41 of Alum Creek, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
He worked as an electrical contractor on the Alaskan Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
He is survived by: Wife: Beverly Kay Swan 2 Daughters: Bonnie Nicole Swan at home; Melissa Dawn Smith of Charleston, WV Mother: Bonnie Jeanette Swan of Baton Rouge, LA; 3 Brothers: Clement Swan, N of Long Beach, NC; Cliff Swan of Long Beach, NC; Tony Swan of Baton Rouge, LA; 1 Sister: Sue Swan of Metairie, LA; 1 Granddaughter: Morgan Johnson.
Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 28, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will beheld in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Randy Ford Linville, 43 of Parkersburg, formerly of Lincoln county died Saturday, December 22, 2001 at home from an apparent heart attack.
He was a self employed contractor, a member of the Unity Church of the Kanawha Valley and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Linville.
He is survived by his: Mother: Cannalee Ellen Midkiff of Hamlin Daughter: Terra Jones of Poca Son: Christopher of Dunbar Brother: Anthony of South Charleston 3 Sisters: Beverly Hager of Griffithsville Belinda House of Hamlin Charlotte Hutton of Uneeda; Grandson: Korey Jones.
Services will be 11:00 am on Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. John Chandler officiating. The remains will be cremated and the family request flowers be omitted. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
David “Bear” Weddington, 53 of Alkol, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was a truck driver for Younger Brothers Trucking, Houston, Texas.
He is survived by: Wife: Norma 3 Daughters: Sarah Ryan of Alum Creek, WV Rebekah and Megan at home. 5 Sons: Joshua, Speedy, Davy, Logan & Jonathan at home. Father: Emory Weddington of Alkol, WV Mother: Nora Saul of Sod, WV Sister: Gail Stamper of Sod, WV Brother: Larry Weddington of Alum Creek, WV Grandson: Jesse Cole Ryan of Alum Creek, WV.
He was a loving companion, father, son and brother and was greatly loved and will be missed by all.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 21, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, December 20, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Dennis Dunlap, 88 of Sumerco, died Monday, December 10, 2001 at home after a long illness.
He was a member of McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by his: Wife: Katherine; 1 Daughter: Loleta Justice (Ernie) of Sumerco; 2 Sons: Charles “Bo” (Sandra) of Alum Creek; Bernard of Sumerco; 3 Sisters: Marie VanGundy of Griffithsville; Nellie Allen of McCorkle; Neva Stump of Griffithsville; 1 Brother: Donald Dunlap of McCorkle; 11 Grandchildren 20 Great Grandchildren 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Alberta Elizabeth “Billie” Shanklin Metzger, born in West Hamlin, West Virginia June 29, 1922, died December 8, 2001 in Lima, Ohio incident of age.
She was preceded in death by parents, Charlotte Alberta Mayer Shanklin and Lester William Shanklin, Sr. and her brother, Reginald Denny Shanklin
She is survived by her: 1 Son: David Holmes Metzger of Atlanta, GA; 2 Brothers: Lester W. Shanklin, Jr. (Mary) of Charleston, WV; Charles E. Shanklin (Bernice) of Niceville, FL; 1 Sister: Carroll Jean Favero (Robert) of Bakersfield, CA; 1 Aunt: Edith Whittington of Charleston, WV;
Funeral services will be Friday, December 14, 2001 at 11:00 AM at The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints, Charleston Second Ward, 2007 McClure Parkway at Sissonville Road, Charleston, W V to be conducted by Bishop Chester McCutcheon. Burial will be held at Mayer Family Cemetery, Holmes Branch Road, Charleston, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.
Zona Merle Cobb, 81 of Alum Creek, died December 1, 2001 in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her son, Gary.
She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Dorothy Trimble; 3 Sons: Ross Jr, Curtis and Wilburn Cobb; 22 Grandchildren 34 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the family cemetery at Island Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.