Wilson A. Pauley, 77, of Charleston, died Sunday, July 20 2003 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.
There will not be any services. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.
Roscoe Johnson ,80, of South Charleston died Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at home after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosina Johnson and great-nephew, Cagun Vandall.
He was a farmer, owner of Johnson Roofing Company and was a WWII Army veteran.
He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law who considered Roscoe his best friend, Linda and Paul McCune of South Charleston; two nieces, Patti McCune and Diana Vandall; one great nephew, Cruz Vandall; special cousin, Butch Bennet of South Charleston.
Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 19, 2003, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Anna Carolyn “Toad” Lawrence, 82, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2003 at Lincoln Continuous Care Center, Hamlin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lawrence, two sisters, Mildred Lee and Genevia Nunn and one brother, Billy Dunlap.
She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend, a life long resident of Lincoln County, and was retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education.
She is survived by her three sons, Walter “Danny” of Griffithsville, Lonnie “Gene” of Charleston, Jimmy of Yawkey; two daughters, Sandra Kay Linsky of Glen Dale, Mitzi Ann Roberts of Griffithsville; one step-son, Buster Lawrence of Illinois; one sister, Maxine Keeling of Sod; four half-sisters, Shazon Ann Fowler of Camp Creek, Linda Jones of St. Albans, Margie Basham of Tornado, Karen Vickers of Rock Creek; one half brother, Walter Dunlap of Sod; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will be held in Lawrence Family Cemetery, Griffithsville. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Woodrow Wilson Watson, 90, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was a caustic operator at FMC, a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, South Charleston and an Army veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Pauley of Richmond, VA; two step-daughters, Betty Kinder of Dunbar, Nora Lowe of South Charleston; two sisters, Sally Fullerton of Huntington, Florabell Lay of Fayetteville, NC; one brother, William Watson of St. Albans; two granddaughters, Lori Garrison and Casey Cook both of Richmond, VA; five step-grandchildren, Teresa Pauley, Robert and Kelly Dodson, Phillip and Michael Lowe; Special nieces and nephews, B.J. McCague, Jack and Roger Watson, Sherry Keener, John Watson, Paula, Vickie, Dorcas, Pat, Lorretta, Butch, John and Dan.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW post 4768 will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, W V 25311.
A special thanks to Minerva Watson for her loving touch and to Emaline Watson for her words of comfort.
Betty Smith Daniels, 63, of Charleston, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Columbus Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Daniels, Sr. and her granddaughter, Alyssa Daniels.
Betty was a member of McKinnon Presbyterian Church, Charleston and a retired owner of a Charleston beauty shop.
She is survived by her daughters, Vona Cadle of Fairdale, WV; Letitia Carmack of Dublin, OH; son, Robert Lee Daniels, Jr. of Cross Lanes, W V; sister, Nellie Turley of South Charleston; halfbrother, Dehnaz Smith of Dunbar; grandchildren, Jamie and Amanda Cadle, Dana and Shawn Bazker, and Ashley Daniels; great grandchildren, Sydney Cadle and Deon Barker.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003 at 3:30 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Ed Thompson officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the American Lung Association in memory of Betty Daniels.
Cal “Babe” Dunlap, 83, of Tornado, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2003 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Madeline.
Cal was a former member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod.
He his survived by his sons and their wives, Gary and Doris Dunlap of Scott Depot, David and Cathy Dunlap of Florida, Louie and Diania of Tornado; one sister, Gladys Thompson. Cal was a beloved grandfather of five and a great grandfather of seven.
Services will beheld Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. David Dorsey officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064.
Kerlene A. Means, 73, of Chesapeake died Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at home after a long illness.
She is survived by: Husband: Bob; Daughter: Kay Samms of Buffalo; 2 sons: Corky Barley of Marmet; Ronnie Barley of Williamston, SC; 2 Sisters: Genevieve White of Uneeda; Nellijean Thompson of Clearwater, FL; 3 Brothers: Carven Dale Walker of Maryland Orsel Kenny Walker of Madison Carlyle Doodle Walker of Oak Hill;
9 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren.
Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, July 11, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Burns officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.
Fayelda B. Griffith, 79, of South Charleston, died Sunday, July 6, 2003 at home after a long illness.
She was a retired school teacher for Kanawha County Schools and she also worked as a counselor for West Virginia Rehab.
She is survived by her: Husband: William A Griffith, Sr.; Son: William A. Griffith, II of Charleston; Daughter: Jan Griffith of South Charleston; Sister: Carolyn Moss of South Charleston; 3 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Michael Tucker officiating. Burial will be held in Brua Family Cemetery, South Chazleston. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Beulah Midkiff, 90, of South Chazleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2003 after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Romey Midkiff.
Beulah was a retired employee of Union Carbide with 20 years of service. She was a member of Bethe] Baptist Church and attended Dunbar Mountain Mission Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet C. Barnette of South Charleston; sons, Max L. Midkiff of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Donald W. Midkiff of Cross Lanes; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one sister, Marie Ferrell of South Charleston.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Lawrence Hoptry officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Pazk, South Charleston. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
Tootsie G. Miller, 59, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at home.
She was a born again Christian and a wonderful mother.
She is survived by her loving husband and companion of 39 years, Jerry; two daughters, Gail Huffman of Charleston; Beth Keeling of Sumerco; one son, Wayne Miller of Charleston; one brother, two sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 30, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will be in Miller Family Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.