Stephanie Waldron Sansom, 34, of Sod, won her long battle against cancer on Saturday, February 16^th 2013.  On this day, God called her home to receive her new body and live with Him in His Kingdom of Heaven for eternity.

Stephanie was a graduate of University of Charleston, Class of 2000.  She was a RN-BSN/Case Coordinator at CAMC for 14 years.  She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her father, Douglas Waldron; maternal grandmother, Betty Rabel and paternal grandparents, Dennis and Doris Waldron.

She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 13 years, Jerry; two precious babies, Jessica (8) and Jeremy (6), foreign exchange daughter, Alex Romanenko; mother, Dorothy Waldron; step-grandfather, Hubert Rabel; Stephanie’s in-laws which she considered her own, father-in-law, Basil Sansom and wife, Frances; brother and sister-in-law, David and Missy Sansom; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Eric Briles; sister-in-law, Julie Barnett and husband, Keith Oldaker; niece, Ashley Briles, newphews, Matthew and Josh Barnett, EJ  Briles, Andrew and Christopher Sansom, and very special friend Michelin Mosteller all from Sod, WV.  Stephanie has many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to nephew, Josh, who has lived with Jerry and Stephanie since she was diagnozed last year; he was just like her son.   We would like to send a very special thank you to all the friends that helped take care of the kids anytime it was needed and all the people that have helped the family in so many ways, including Dr. Nagarajan and his staff.

Service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Keith George officiating.  Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery.  Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Sidney Arthur Neeley, 85, of St. Albans passed away on Friday February 15, 2013 at Hospice West Thomas Hospital  in South Charleston, WV.

He was a mechanic for 35 years; and an Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years,  Phyllis; three sons, Joey (Libby) Neeley of Hurricane; Darrell Neeley of St. Albans and Terry (Kathy) Neeley of Hurricane; daughter, Penny Hill of St. Albans; four sisters, Verna Grove and Ivy Kennaway both of FL, Doris Smith of Marietta, GA and Deloris Hudson of St. Albans; seven grandchildren, Barrett, Casey, twins Korey and Kayla, Melissa, Brandon and Matthew.

Funeral service will be 4:00 pm Monday, February 18, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey,  with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.  .  Visitation for family and close friends will be one hour prior to the service.

Herbert Lester “Chuck” Harless, Jr.

Herbert Lester “Chuck” Harless, Jr., 64, of South Charleston passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division ER.

He was a retired supervisor at Equitable Resources in VA; a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the   U. S. Army  with 22 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert “Chub” and Flossie Harless.

Chuck is survived by three sons, Scott Harless, Chad (April) Harless and Conrad Buffington; two daughters, Kristy (Charlie) Fellure and Stephanie (Nolan) Triplett; six grandsons; two sisters, Joyce (Doug) Turley and Donna (Jack) Mooney; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor David Moutz officiating.  Burial will follow in Boone Memorial Park, Madison.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Reva “Mae” (Egnor) Hicks

Mae Hicks, 88, of Cross lanes, WV formerly of Yawkey, was greeted by the Heavenly Angels on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.  She was born on August 8, 1924 in Lincoln County close to Alkol.  She was one of ten children born to Shelt and Dolly Stone Egnor, who predeceased her along with her sisters, Agnes, who died as a toddler, and Lena Griffith;  four brothers, Marvin, Raymond, Ronald and Junior; and her husband of 53 years, L. E. “Steve” Hicks.

She is survived by their son, Terry and his wife, Teresa, of Cross Lanes; sisters, Irene Pennington of Alum Creek and Mary “Brownie” Hager of Alkol, WV; and brother, Kerman of Dunedin, FL.  There are five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Amy Baptist Church at Yawkey for over fifty years.  She and Steven owned and operated Hicks Pennzoil at Yawkey for thirty years before retiring.

Her family expresses a very special Thank You to Terri Coiner for her time and friendship to Mom, and to the staff at Rose Terrace in Culloden, WV for their loving care and help.  God Bless you.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mae’s memory to Amy Baptist Church, 4 Walnut Dr., Yawkey, WV 25573.

Nellie Reba Stover Gillispie died on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Valley Healthcare Center in South Charleston.  She was preceded in death by husband Milliard Gillispie, parents Rufus and Myrtle Stover, sisters, Bessie Pauley, Madeliane Pauley and Virginia Lanier and brothers Boyd and Delmar Stover.

She is survived by sons, Charles Gillispie and wife Carol and David Gillispie and wife Judy.  She is survived by five grandchildren: Eddie, Tracey, Randy, and Jim Gillispie and Kim Gillispie Hughes.  Also, she is survived by eight great grandchildren and sisters Audrey Knight and Evelyn Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

She was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and was a founding member in 1941 of Hilltop Baptist Church.  She was a member of Eastern Star for many years and worked as a volunteer at Thomas Memorial Hospital for over twenty years.  Most of her life was spent in the service of other people.

Service will be held at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, on Monday, February 18, 2013, at 1:00pm and will be officiated by Pastor Butch Leadman.

Friends and family are invited to visit one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank Melissa and Vicky and the total staff at Valley Health Center for the kindness and love shown to Nellie during her time there.

David Allen (Davey) Pauley, 34, of Shady Springs, WV formerly of Kanawha City died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at home.  He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.

Davey was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Pauley and grandparents, James and Martha Cooper.

He is survived by his son and fishing buddy, David Jacob; father, David E. Pauley; mother, Eva Cooper; siblings Tasha, Elisha and  Paul; fiancee Kimberly Fletcher and her children, Tara, Katlin and Sidney;   and grandparents, Don and Bertie Pauley; Aunts & Uncles, Roger & Brenda Satterfield, Dana & Darlene Hoffman, Barry & Annette Wheeler, Eddie & Becky Allen and Keith Pauley.  He had a host of cousins and friends who will also miss him dearly.

Service will be 4:00 pm Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.   A private burial will be held later.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Curry Funeral Home to help with expenses.

Mason Dale (Bradshaw) Kirk

On Sunday, February 3, 2013, Mason won his long hard battle against cancer, when God called him home to receive his new body and live with him in His Kingdom of Heaven for eternity.

Mason was a loving son, brother, husband, father, nephew, cousin and friend to all who had the privilege of having him as a part of their life.  He was born in Charleston, WV, on May 26, 1987, to Debbie Kirk and Carless Bradshaw.

Mason was a Christian, who kept faith in God throughout his illness.  He attended George Washington High School and Duval High School.  He later went on to become a lineman and was last employed by Mas-Tec.  He loved coon hunting, camping, fishing and spending time with his family.

Mason is preceded in death by one sister, Sarah Lynn Kirk, maternal grandparents, Mason & Doris Kirk, paternal grandparents David & Elizabeth Bradshaw, Pa-Paw Garrett Holstein and one uncle Bubby Holstein.

He is survived by his mother, Debbie Kirk, father Carless Bradshaw (both of Alum Creek), wife, Brittany Nichols Kirk of South Charleston; brother, Nicholas (Stacy) Kirk of Charleston; sons, Codye Bell and Chase Tribble both of South Charleston, daughters, Kaden Hudson of Yawkey and most special, his baby girl, Mayleigh Grace Kirk due to arrive March 26, 2013, whom he fought so hard to see.  He is also survived by special aunt and uncle (who was like a mother and father to him), Marie and Roger Holstein (his Nunny and Bubby), his special aunt (High-tec Redneck) Sissy Kirk, and one special Uncle Mason (Hot Rod) Kirk, maternal grandmother Mary Holstein, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, which he loved so very much.

Services will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 7^th at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastors Martha Kirk and Michael Gibson officiating.  Burial will be at the Holstein Cemetery at Dartmont.  Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, February 6^th  from 6:00 – 8:00pm.

Patricia Ann Bell, 63 of So. Charleston passed away Thursday January 31, 2013 after a long illness.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherrie Rabel, son, Freddy Bell, sisters, Renee Holestine, Karen Affolter, Edna Cardin, and Penny Snodgrass, and brother Freddy Snodgrass, she also leaves behind 3 grand-daughters, 1 great grandson and 1 step grandson.

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel South Charleston with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will follow. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Virginia “Rose” Tackett, 48, of Charleston went home Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House.

She is survived by her daughter, Danelle McLoud; brother, Dale Fisher (Margie Gunnoe) of Sod;  sisters, Tammy Fisher (Tom Legg) and Tina McCallister all of Charleston; former husband, Richard Tackett; nieces and nephews, April and Brandon Gunnoe, Miranda Fisher (T. J. McDaniel), Mindy Fisher, Brandon Gravely, Eugene Fisher, Andrew and Madisyn McCallister and great nephew Kolton Sargent.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 5^th   at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the funeral service.