Russell Lee McCallister

It is with great sadness to report that Russell Lee McCallister, 40,  of Statesville, N. C., formerly of Alum Creek,  past away on October 26, 2016  at 11:00 a.m. at  Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, after suffering at least two aspirated pneumonias and sepsis. His admitting diagnosis was a severe CVA. Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace! A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his dad,  Billie Gene McCallister and brothers, Benjamin and Paul.

Russell is survived by his mother, Virginia McCallister; sisters, Belinda Fox, Pamela McMillion, Dreama Lenn and Sarah Golden; and several and nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Crooked Creek Church of God with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating.  Burial will follow at the  McCallister Family Cemetery in Alum Creek.    The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the church.

Shirley Ann Pauley, 69, of Sod, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her loving husband Thomas Pauley, Jr., on Sunday, October 30, 2016,  at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Rosa Keener, sister, Joan, brothers, David, Lawrence, Jimmy & Robert.

Shirley attended Grace Freewill Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

She is survived by her daughter, Reva (Mark) Gray of Sod, WV; son James (Gladys) Banks, of Hopewell, VA, granddaughter, Heather Gray, of Lexington, KY, Sisters, Norma Jean Butler, of Ohio, and Jessie Osborne, of Tennessee.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Pine Grove Cemetery, with Pastor Bub Anderson officiating.  As per Shirley’s wishes there will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made toward funeral expenses.

Daniel Eugene Hudson, 80, of South Charleston went home to the Lord Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

He was a retired truck driver for Carbide, Rhone Poulenc, Aventis and Bayer Corporation; and also a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Goldie Hudson; siblings, Phyllis, Robert and Paul.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris; son, Darrick (Deborah); brothers, Leon (Freda) Hudson and Harold Hudson; and 2 grandchildren, Morgan and Robert (Ashley) Hudson.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at the David Creek Church of the Nazarene, 102 Nazarene Drive, South Charleston, with Pastors Greg Hudson, Kelli Frazier and Sandy Burdette officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387-2536.

WILMA HOUCHINS HALL

Wilma Houchins Hall of St. Albans went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 25, 2016, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Christmas Eve 1925, in Lookout, WV (Fayette County), the oldest child of William Charles (Bill) and Jessie Virginia (Bostic) Houchins.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt.  She was a wonderful mother and role model who was the heart of our family, and was always the anchor and the wind beneath our wings.  She made the Hall home a loving place.  She also worked in the family business of Hall & Hall CPAs for many years and was loved by all of their clients.  She was a Cub Scout leader for many years with Pack 146 at St. Andrew, and also a lifetime member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and St. Albans Woman’s Club.

She was an original member of the current St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans for over 61 years, where she taught two and three year olds in Sunday school for many years and also held other positions within the church and The United Methodist Women.  She loved her church family as her own.

She was preceded in death by her husband whom she called the love of her life for 61 years Calvin N. Hall, Jr.; her children Emily Hope Hall and Mark Stephen Hall; and her grandchildren Parker Evan VanTassel and Benjamin Seton Hall.

She is survived by her brother and sister Stephen B. Houchins and Billie Jo Krawsczyn;              her daughters Abigail Faith VanTassel and Jane Andrea Foster; sons Calvin N. Hall, III (Rhodanna) and John Andrew Hall; grandchildren, Calvin N. Hall, IV, Jared N. Hall, Megan F. Clarkson (Joe), Andrew D. VanTassel (Christina) and Elizabeth J. Foster; great-grandchildren Titan Evan and Bella Faith Clarkson, Annaka McCune.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday October 29, 2016 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans with the Rev. Dr. Ed Grant, Rev. Krysta Rexrode Wolfe and Rev. Ross Harrison officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday October 28, 2016 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church Maintenance Fund, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV  25177, or to Kanawha Hospice Care of WV, Inc., 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV  25387.

Proverbs 31:10-31King James Version

¹⁰ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.¹¹ The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.¹² She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.¹³ She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.¹⁴ She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.¹⁵ She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.¹⁶ She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.¹⁷ She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.¹⁸ She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.¹⁹ She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.²⁰ She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.²¹ She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.²² She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.²³ Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.²⁴ She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.²⁵ Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.²⁶ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.²⁷ She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.²⁸ Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.²⁹ Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.³⁰ Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.³¹ Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Curry Funeral Home , 2097 Childress Road,  Alum Creek  is caring for the family and has been family owned and operated since 1950.

Terry Lee Dunlap, 62, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at home.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Herschel C. Dunlap, and sister, April.

He was a Christian and a retired printing supervisor for S.O.S.  Terry also served in the US Army.

He is survived by his mother, Erma; daughters, Sara (Mark) Adkins and Jessi (Deano) Lucas; siblings, Mark H., Tom (Dee), Jim, Karen (Gordon) Eskew, Bob (Brenda), Bill (Trish) and Mike (Lisa);  grandchildren, Caleb, Stormy, Shawn, Daniel, April; and many nieces, nephews and lots of friends.

Funeral service with military honors will be 2:00pm Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek  with Pastor Jason Quintrell officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Lively Cemetery at a later date.

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

Robert “Bob” Meikle

Dad, you’ve been looking for your obituary for 50 years, this one’s for you.

Robert Gordon “Bob” Meikle, 83, of Alum Creek went home to be with his father Saturday, October 22, 2016 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.

He was a retired insulator from Union Carbide / Rhone Poulenc and was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.   Bob served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was discharged with rank Corporal.

He was predeceased by his parents, Archie and  Chalcie Meikle; siblings, Elva Clark, Marie Ernest, America Green, Reba Harman,  Opal Kitchen,  Eva Priestley, Grace Roberts, Hazel Ruby and  Parker,  Delmer, Carl and Lenzy Wilmer Meikle.

Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucy; son, Mark (Julie) Meikle; daughter, Dee Smith; brother, Tom (Audrey) Meikle; sister, Phyllis (Cal) DeBord;  5 grandchildren, Sarah (Evan) Coger, Cala (Martin) Grude, Zachary Meikle, Savannah Runyan and Jaydon Smith; 4 great grandchildren, Georgia Kate Coger, Beau Parker Coger, Brady Martin Grude, Gunner Meikle Grude, and great grandson, Eli Bennett Meikle on the way; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be 12  noon Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Ministers Joseph Watts and Richard Runyan officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.   The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express a special thank to Susie Holstein for her tender care during Bob’s illness and to Dr. Scott Smith for providing medical care above and beyond his duty.

Arley Dana Painter, 69, of Sod passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at home.

He was as a  heavy equipment operator and mechanic.

Arley was preceded in death by his parents, Arley and Stella Taylor Painter; brother, Dallas Walker; father and mother-in-law, Guy and Louise Gillenwater.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Flora; son, Brent (Erica) Gillenwater; daughter, Robin Walker; very special nephew, who was like a son to Dana, Zach (Jennifer) Anderson; sister, Cassie (Gordon) Chenoweth and Rheta (Sonny) Anderson; grandchildren, Angie Gillenwater, Haley, Kaitlin and Joshua Walker; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A gathering for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Jimmy Rogers Pauley, 58 of Brounland died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Gracie Pauley.

Jimmy’s life passion was his grand-kid’s and hunting. He was a Christian and a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son, Roger (Erin), daughter, Julie (Steve) Williams, brother, Danny (Joyce) Pauley, sister, Doris (Claude) Croteau, grandchildren, Tylor, Hayden, Tanner and Savannah, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for family and friends will be 2:00 pm Sunday October 23, at the Briar Creek Baptist Church at Brounland.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made be made to Briar Creek Baptist Church P. O. Box 459, Alum Creek, WV 25003

After a long and trying journey on earth, Beulah Lee Kinder (Granny), 79, of Ashford went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Many people are blessed to have had Granny in their life.  She is loved and adored by her husband Almon Kinder of 59 years. Her five children, Dora (Sam), Clifford, Pam (Gary), Marty (Tammy), and Lora (Greg), loved, respected, and learned many life lessons from her.

Granny has eleven grandchildren, Jessica (Brandon), Travis, David, Scott, Kassie, Kelsie, Bradley, Marty Dale, Samara, Nicole, and Kayleigh.  She is also blessed to have three great grandchildren, Dakota, Harlow and Sawyer.

Granny is survived by six siblings, Bertha, Thurman, Tavia “Loretis”, Doug, Alvia Jr. “Sear”, and Rhonda.  She was preceded in death by her parents Alva and Ina Gillispie and her sister Eileen Gillispie.

Granny’s love was never ending.  She had nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends that she held dear to her heart.  She wasn’t just Granny to her family, she was Granny to all who knew her.

Granny’s visitation and funeral will be on Saturday October 22, 2016 at Emmons Freewill Baptist Church in Emmons.  Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00PM.  The funeral will be at 1:00 with Pastor Charles Hardy officiating. Granny’s burial will be at Barker Cemetery at Ashford.

Glada “Grace” Souder, 78, of Alum Creek, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husbands,  James Adkins and Thomas Souder; parents, Ira and Charmie Lewis; and brother, Bill Lewis.

She was a loving mother and  best friend to her daughter, Tammy Vickers of Alum Creek and her little buddy, Co-Co.    She was loved and will be truly missed.

A private graveside service was held Wednesday, October 19, 2016 with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.