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.,

Roy Lee Holstein, 66, of Ashford died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at home after a short illness.

He was a landscaper.

He is survived by his brother, William Holstein; sisters, Brenda Holstein and Sandra Christian.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rex Alan Butcher, 54, of Ashford died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at home.

He was a truck driver in the Coal Industry. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.

He is survived by his daughter, Cassandra Hodge; step-daughter, Melissa Hudson-Stephens
brothers, Frankie and Benny; sisters, Muriel Spears, Susan (Jr.) Cook, and Patricia Butcher; three grandsons.

A joint memorial services was held for both, Rex and wife, Darlene Butcher, Monday, March 10th at Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Estep Family Cemetery, Ashford, WV.

Darlene Dimples Butcher, 53, of Ashford, WV died Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Hospice House.

She is survived by her daughters, Cassandra Hodge and Melissa Hudson-Stephens; brother, Charles Javins of Virginia; sister, Gayle Javins of Ashford; and three grandsons.

A joint memorial services was held for both, Darlene and husband, Rex Butcher, on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Estep Family Cemetery, Ashford.

Shelbie Jean Blankenship, 74, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 7, 2014 after a brief stay at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC.

She worked most of her life as a caregiver; and for the past four years had made her home and been taken care of by her son and daughter-in-law, T.J. and Teresa Blankenship of Mount Olive, NC.

She is also survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie and Jonathan Moody; sister, Betty McCallister; and Philip and Linda Meikle, who was like a second son. A heartfelt thanks goes to James and Frances Millard for their loving support.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor Tony Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Dan Stewart, 62, of Charleston, died suddenly Thursday, March 6, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was an Independent Contractor for LVL. Dan loved to travel, he loved his many friends and loved to drink coffee.

Dan was preceded in death by his dad, Benjamin Stewart, Jr.; grandparents, Cleve and Icie Gillispie and Benjamin, Sr. and Ida Stewart.

He is survived by companion, Heidi Roub; children, Robbie, Tina (Christian) Hill and Jason (Farrah); mother, Anna Lee Stewart; sister, Drema (Mike) Pauley; grandson, Stanton Hill; step-grandchildren, Christian Hill II, Ayden, Gloria and Brycon; niece, Erica Haak (Jason); nephew, Jody (Beth) Pauley; great nephew, Jackson (JR) Pauley; former wife, Bonnie Stewart; “adopted” son, Scott (Joyce) Kessinger and their daughter, Morgan Danielle and also his dog, Maxwell.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Monday, March 10, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Mark Thaxton and Homer Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

The family wants to say a special thank you to his dear friend, Dr. Steve Zekan, his staff and also to his kidney donor Joyce Kessinger. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Curry Funeral Home or CAMC Transplant Center.