Wendy Sue Dickerson, 42, of Ashford, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at home.

She attended Emmons Freewill Baptist Church.

Wendy is survived by her mother Christi Benedict of Ashford, father Harvey Benedict (Sharon) of Clear Spring, MD, mom #2 Gayle Javins of Ashford; children Jessica Keaffaber (Steve) and Gary Dickerson; grandchildren Steven Jr. and Domenic; special nieces Courtney and Kayla Javins of Ashford;  siblings Tammy Lushabaugh (Randy), Carleda Benedict, Shawnte Benedict (Shawn), Harvey IV (Jodi), Steven Benedict (Michelle) Jeremiah Benedict (Nikki) and James Benedict (Crystal); also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.   Burial will be at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Hagerstown, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Curry Funeral Home.

Clara Jean Ratliff Dunlap, 68, of St. Albans,  formerly of Alum Creek, WV, went home Saturday, April 6, 2019, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.

She was a Maitre D’ in the restaurant industry.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Isabelle Ratliff and brother, Stevie Ratliff and brother-in-law, Scottie Dunlap.

She is survived by her husband Roger Dunlap (they have been together for over 50 years); siblings, Margaret (Richard) Dunlap, Myrna (Doug) Saddler, Bonnie (Roger) Collins, Dennis Ratliff and Susan Burns; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Diana) Dunlap; and sister-in-law, Lisa Dunlap and adopted sisters-in-law, Donna and Sandy Bragg; nieces and nephews, Kayla Dunlap Rogers, Andrea Miller, Thadis Dunlap, Rebecca Dunlap, Michelle Dunlap, Johnny, Roseanna, Elwanda Saddler, Lisa, Robert, Jason and Joseph Saddler, Christopher and Melissa Ratliff and Dustin and Nina Ratliff, she is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Lively Cemetery in Sod, WV,  with Pastor Bub Anderson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests  donations to Curry Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Prayer for Serenity

God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardship as a pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did,
this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it;
trusting that You will make all things right
if I surrender to Your will;
so that I may be reasonable happy in this life
and supremely happy with You forever in the next.

Amen.

Lucy M. Roberts, 98, of St. Albans, WV, formerly of Brushy Fork, Alkol, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

She was a member of the Sumerco Church of God.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lelia Plumley Byrd; husband, Orville Roberts; eight brothers, six sisters and step-daughter, Louise Byrd.

She is survived by her children, Rose (Forest) Johnston, Harley (Carletha) Roberts, Harry (Phyllis) Roberts, Julia Roberts, Robert (Nora) Roberts, Rebecca (Walter) Cook, and Arthur (Mary) Roberts; step children, Maggie Abbott, Lula Belle Hayes, Mable Waits and Buster (Norma). Roberts; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, 16 step-grandchildren, 28 step-great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Roberts Family Cemetery, Brushy Fork. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Eugene Darrell Cecil, 71, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at Thomas Memorial Hospital ER in South Charleston.

He was a Vietnam War Veteran and retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 625.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Goldie Ballard Cecil, niece, Teresa White and nephew, Brian Adams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; stepdaughters Stephanie (Kevin) Dunlap and Shannon Riffe; grandchildren Kevin Dunlap Jr. and Jilyian Riffe; niece, Olivia Holstein; sisters, Brenda Cecil and Barbara (Bill) Perry; great-nephew, Nathaniel White, and great-nieces, Julia Adams and Baylii Yates.

Gene was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed.

At his request, there will be no service. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston.

Katherine Kensington, 56, of Charleston, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House of South Charleston, W.Va., after battling a long illness. As per Katherine’s wishes, she has been cremated and her ashes will be buried and planted, so that a weeping willow tree may take root and grow in her place at Pittman Family Cemetery, in Davis Creek, W.Va. There will be no formal service or visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards cremation expenses at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, W.Va

Dorothy Irene Whanger, 86, of Charleston (formerly of Alum Creek) passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House-West, South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis & Norma Lambert Beach, husband, Paul Whanger, Sr., in 1980, and 5 brothers, Donald, Carl, Jack, Jerry and Denny Beach and special friend Allen Hyden in 2018.

Dorothy had many dear friends and was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by daughter Paula Kay (Paul) VanMeter, Son, Paul (Cindy) Whanger, twin grandchildren, Janeene (Danny) Foster & Jamie (Shawna) Whanger and great-grandson, Lance Whanger.  A committal service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, April 3, 2019  with Minister Kenneth Mitchell officiating at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Special thank you to Dr. Richard Hayes and Dr. James Perry for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1601 2^nd Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387.

Mabel (Cantley, McDaniel) Wilson, age 89, of Orlando, FL died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospice with her daughter, Carol Morrison and caregiver, Shannon Sledge by her side.

Mabel was born June 16, 1929 the 11th of 13 children to the late Emma and Jacob Cantley of Brounland, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and love of her life, Ivan McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by John Wilson, her second husband.

Mabel worked over 40 years for the West Virginia Department of Employment Security. Mabel was a member of Brier Creek Baptist Church of Brounland, WV; First Baptist Church of South Charleston, WV; and St. Luke’s Methodist Church of Orlando. She was a faithful Christian and loved to sing old Hymns. She loved to work on her computer and was passionate about genealogy and spent many hours working Word Search puzzles.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Carol Morrison of Orlando, FL; Robert Cantley of Spring Hill, her only surviving sibling; many nieces and nephews; and Tabby her beautiful cat of 10 years.

A celebration of Mabel’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, April 6th at Curry Funeral Home (2097 Childress Road) in Alum Creek, WV. Visitation will be from 11 am to noon, with services immediately following the visitation. The burial will be at the chapel at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston after the funeral services. Gene Pauley will be officiating.

A special thank you to Shannon Sledge, her devoted Caregiver for 10 years. Shannon was by Mabel’s side around the clock during Mabel’s final days helping her prepare for her final journey to her heavenly home.

In lieu of flowers, Mabel always wanted to ensure her relatives and those they loved were taken care of. If you know someone that needs support, please offer your time or a donation in her honor.

Vince Rogers, 93, of South Charleston, WV, died by his wife’s bedside Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Valley Center in South Charleston.

Vince was a graduate of South Charleston High School and WV State College.  He served in the U. S. Army during WWII.   He was an Automotive Instructor at South Charleston High School and Ben Franklin Career Center and loved golfing, fishing and camping.

He was predeceased by his parents, Lib and Rachel Rogers, great-granddaughter Brooklyn Rogers, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Vince is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Wanda; sons Butch (Maureen) Rogers, Daniel A. (Carla) Rogers, Kenny Rogers and Mark (Kay) Rogers and daughter Gail (Chad) Wright; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one on the way, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Dorris Walls officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston with military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Georgia Lea Blankenship, 89, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

She was born on January 23, 1930 in Alum Creek and was the last surviving child to the late James Q. and Mary “Suda” McClure Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Carl, James Kyle, Avis, Connor, Alfred “Bug”, Jack, Henry and sisters Faye Waldron, Katherine “Daff” Miller and Christine Crawford.

Georgia retired from the McCrory Store in Savannah, GA. She was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek for more than 20 years.

Those left to cherish her memory include her nieces and nephews and two very special neighbors Edgar and Janie Hannah. Georgia also loved her church family and enjoyed their fellowship and visits. She will be greatly missed by many.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Frank Chapman and Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Robert J. “Jim” Pauley, 81, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Jim was born on January 31, 1938, to the late Matt and Minnie Eskins Pauley and raised on Long Branch Dairy Farm at Davis Creek.  He was a Christian and attended Ruth Community Church.  He was a former truck driver for Williams Grocery and retired from the Surgical Housekeeping Department of Thomas Memorial Hospital with 25 years of service.In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Ada Mae Green; brother, David Pauley, brother and sister-in-law, Paul R. and Grace Pauley; and sister and brother-in-law Betty and Johnny Holstein.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Jo Hitchcock Pauley; children, Robert Pauley (Deena) of Alum Creek and Debra Thaxton (Dennis) of Sissonville; sisters, Diane “Sissy” Cox (Ronnie) of South Charleston, Lena Mae Green of South Charleston, and brother, William “Bill” Pauley (Karen) of South Charleston brother-in-law, Earl Green; sister-in-law, Barbara Pauley, grandchildren, Andrew Thaxton, Katie Fisher, and Deanna Parsons; great grandchildren, Isaiah Parsons, Mason Fisher, and Eli Fisher.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday March 22, 2019, at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston with Pastor  Butch Leadman officiating.   Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25387.