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Ray A. Pauley

September 30th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ray A. Pauley, 80, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, died Tuesday at his home following a long illness.

Mr. Pauley was born in Lincoln County, West Virginia and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1995 moving from Mount Gilead, Ohio. He had also lived in Cleveland, Ohio from 1955 1981.

He worked as a tow motor operator for the General Motors/Fisher Body, Euclid Avenue, Cleveland for 25 years retiring in 1981. He was a motorman for Detroit Mines and Y & O Mines, Boone County, West Virginia in the 1940’s and early 1950’s. He was a member of United Auto Workers local 1045, a life member of the National Rifle Association, a VIP (Volunteer in Parks) for the Ohio State Parks after retiring in 1981. He was an avid camper, hunter, fisherman and he also loved to travel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jean Pauley, his parents, Raymond E. and Bessie J. Pauley, and his three sisters, Emmajean May, Catherine King and Mildred Bias.

He is survived by his: 1 Son: Gary L. Pauley of North Ridgeville, OH: 1 Step-Son: Edward Acord of Cleveland, OH; 4 Step-Daughters: Diana Morris of Sheffield Lake, OH; Wanda Jones of Sheffield Lake, OH; Jackie Smith of Columbus, OH; Phyllis Anderson of Mount Juliet, TN; 1 Brother: Edsel Pauley of Woodford, VA; 4 Grandchildren: David; Steven; Tammy; and Brian Pauley; 9 Step-Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, October 4, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Michael Greider officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Sunday, October 3, 1999 from 2 to 4 PM and from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Alta Faye Madden

September 29th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alta Faye Madden, 51, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ and was a school teacher for 12 years.

She is survived by her: Husband: Steve; 2 Daughters: Jodi Miller of Alum Creek, WV; Nikki Metten of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Son: Clint Madden of Alum Creek, WV;
Mother: Trilba Hill of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: Bonnie Pauley of Alum Creek, WV; Kim Quintrell of Sumerco, WV; 1 Brother: Randy Hill of Sod,WV; 2 Grandchildren: Reece and Bobbi Raeann Miller.

Services will be held at the Alum Creek Church of Christ on Saturday, October 2, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Minister Gerald Watts and Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Friday, October 1, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the Alum Creek Church of Christ. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

James E. Ronk

September 23rd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James E. Ronk, 46, of Charleston died Thursday, September 23, 1999 at home after a short illness.

He was a Vietnam army veteran and was a Christian.

He is survived by his: Wife: Debbie; 6 Sons: Jarrett Ronk of home; Kyle Ronk of home; Cory Ronk of home; Bart Ronk of KY; Jimmy Ronk, Jr. of KY; Chris Ronk of KY; 4 Daughters: Erin Ronk at home; Jessica Ronk at home; Beth Ronk of IN: Leslie Ronk of IN; Mother: Alice Ronk of Chicago, IL; 2 Sisters: Brenda Deede of Park City, II,; Laura Sharon of Chicago, II,; 2 Brothers: William Thomas Ronk, III of Chicago, IL; Jack Wilson of Chicago, II,; 6 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, 1999 at the Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Mayford Witt officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Brookie Lawson Gillispie

September 22nd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Brookie Lawson Gillispie, 89, of South Charleston died Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at the home of her son, Kermit Lawson, Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

She is also survived by her: 2 Daughters: Marzina Brown of Pliny, WV; Phyllis Estep of South Charleston, WV; 1 Son: Dayton Lawson of Williamsburg, WV; 12 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, and 11 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, September 24, 1999 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Wallace York officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, W V 25064.

Mortana McCormick

September 21st, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mortana McCormick, 73, of Sod died Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ, attended Moms Harvey College Charleston and was a school teacher at Angel Branch Elementary in Lincoln County. She was an employee of Cabin Creek Quilts, where she served on the Board ofDirectors and was also a member ofMountain Artisans. She was an avid gardener and was well known for her day lilies.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Linda Dunlap of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Sons: David McCormick of Sod, WV; Michael McCormick of Lecantq FL; 1 Brother: Morton “Pal” Griffith of Teays Valley, WV; 6 Grandchildren: Jay &Chris Dunlap, David Jr., Daniel and Lana McCormick and LeAnn Bonnett; 4 Great Grandsons: Elijah, Cody, Weston &Dylan 3 Nieces: Leta Caplinger, Katrina Zitnik &Helene Dockery

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September25, 1999 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Richard Runyan and Minister Charles McKinney officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu offlowers family suggestions donations to Hospice of Lincoln County, PO Box 387, Hamlin, WV 25523.

John Houston Burgess

September 20th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Houston Burgess, 37, of Brounland Road, Alum Creek, died Monday, September 20, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a former mechanic for B & J Welding in Sissonville before he became disabled.

He is survived by his: Wife: Sandra Morgan Burgess; 1 Daughter: Crystal Burgess of Alum Creek, WV; Father: Othal Eugene Burgess of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Brothers: Michael Burgess of Alum Creek, WV; James Burgess of Big Chimney, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Alexis Jones of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Minister Gerald Watts officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 21, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Glenn Lawson

September 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Glenn Lawson, 78, of Yawkey, Lincoln County died September 17, 1999 at Lincoln Continuous Care Hamlin, West Virginia after a long illness.

Glenn was born and resided in Yawkey until recent years. He was a devout Christian and a lifetime member of Porter Fork Baptist Church, Yawkey. Glenn previously worked for Gritt Newspaper as a delivery person. He enjoyed Christian Fellowship and was an avid reader of Christian Literature. Family and friends will remember Glenn for his cheerful demeanor, friendly disposition and love of family and friends.

He is survived by his: Mother: Vesta Lawson of South Charleston, WV; 2 Brothers: Carl Lawson of Charleston, WV; Cecil Lawson of Michigan; 1 Sister: Mildred Lavender of Chesapeake, WV; Several Nieces and Nephews

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 3:00 PM with Pastor David Bowman officiating. Burial will be held in the Griffith Family Cemetery, Yawkey, West Virginia. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Wallace L. “Gus” Miller

September 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wallace L. “Gus” Miller, 82, of Alkol died Friday, September 17, 1999 at CAMC Memorial Division after an extended illness.

He was a retired construction and design foreman for Union Carbide Tech Center in South Charleston. He was a former deacon and Sunday school superintendent at Left Fork Baptist and taught the men’s Sunday school class at Sycamore Grove Baptist Church. He was a WWII Army Veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Emma J.; 1 Son: Gregory Miller of Alkol, WV; 1 Sister: Christine Ferrell of Alkol, WV.

Services will be 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 19, 1999 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Bill Pistore and Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ova Kidd Cawthon

September 11th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ova Kidd Cawthon, 76, of South Charleston died Saturday, September 11, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Husband: Earl R. Cawthon; 1 Daughter: Debbie Hanson of South Charleston, WV; 1 Sister: Murl Paxton of Alpharetta, GA; 2 Brothers: M. Joe Kidd of South Charleston, WV; Kenneth Kidd of South Charleston, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Angie Diehl of Rome, GA; 2 Great Granddaughters: Taylor and Natalee.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 2:30 PM with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carter C. Ruby

September 10th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carter C. Ruby, 78, of Sod died Friday, September 10, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

He was a retired iron worker, a member of UMW District 17, a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend, a life long resident of Lincoln County and a WWII Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Ruby.

He is survived by his: Wife: Barbara Ann Ruby; 2 Sons: Frank Ruby of NC; Richard Ruby of Sod, WV; 2 Daughters: Carol Newcomer of Alum Creek, WV; Anita Holton of Salt Rock, WV; 1 Sister: Hazel Tackett of Hurricane, WV; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandson.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 11:30 AM with Pastor Clarence Hutton and Pastor Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will beheld in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Sunday, September 12, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.