Thomas Woodrow “Tommy” Estep, 56, of Cabin Creek passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at home.
Tommy was a former employee of Dupont Chemical.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis & Gertrude Hobbs Estep.
Tommy is survived by brothers, T.J. Estep and William Estep; sister, August Pauley; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who will miss him dearly.
To honor Tommy’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.
For Record and announcement to whom it may concern: Paul E Lee’s remains will be moved and relocated on Wednesday October 18, 2023, to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville OH. at 1:45PM with military honors at the committal service.
Paul E. Lee, 70, of Ashford was born September 27, 1939 in Newburg, WV and entered into Heaven Tuesday, September 21, 2010. He was a member of the Emmons Church of God.
He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Lucy Lee; brothers, William and James Lee; sister, Hazel Flinn; brother-in-law, Johnny D. Braddock. He was the loving husband of Charlotte and loving father of: Timothy Lee, Tammy (Chuck) Jaworski, Robert (Beulah) Lee, Karen Lee all of Cleveland, Ohio; Step-daughter: Cheryl (Danny) Maxwell; six grandchildren: Virginia (David) Basnak; Jessica and Robert Lee, Jr; Amanda Jaworski; Danny Maxwell, Jr.; Shane Maxwell; Sisters: Donna Braddock and Wanda (Kenneth) Lotts; nd Three sisters-in-law and two loving brothers-in-law.
Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Michael Graley officiating. Burial in Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons with military Graveside Rites conducted by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may gather Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Online condolences may be sent to snowflakebaby@msn.com
Loretta Lane Pauley, 88, of Mason, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lakin Hospital.
Loretta retired from Pleasant Valley Hospital where she was the first Nurse Tech. She was a superb typist. She loved sewing, making her own clothing for herself and her children. She also enjoyed butterflies, birds, and her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Lilly Price Ryan.
Loretta is survived by daughter, Sharon E. Pauley of Naples, FL; sons, Ronald (Lois) Pauley of Hartford, WV and Reginald Pauley (Dottie McMillan) of Mason, WV; also, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Julia Virginia (McCown) Clements, 76, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Annette Rader-Cameron, in Columbus, Ohio.
Julia was born in South Charleston, WV to parents, Ira McCown and Julia McCown in 1947. She was known to some of her friends as “Jules”. She was funny, feisty, hardworking and a fan of 4 letter words. Julia enjoyed politics and worked a few sessions with the WV Legislature, volunteering as a poll worker in her spare time. She wore many work hats and was known for her “Heinz 57” work ethic. She was extremely talented when it came to needlework. She would spend many evenings and weekends in her sewing room that she and her husband wallpapered in the strawberries that she adored. She used her talent in sewing to earn money at home, eventually opening a bridal shop with a friend called “The Bridal and Party Directory”. While the shop eventually closed, she continued doing what she loved for friends and family for a time. Her last working position was with Jackson Kelly.
Julia had many hobbies, but she worked tirelessly on family genealogy that filled her evenings after work and once she retired. She met new, extended family members and enjoyed keeping up with them on Facebook. She never met anyone she didn’t like and would give to anyone that needed her. She loved all types of music. She was an avid reader of fiction and would read right before bed. She enjoyed watching classic movies and crime shows like NCIS. Her favorite animals were dogs and she owned many over the years. But there was something about Loki. She immediately fell in love with a picture of this stray puppy and was heartbroken when she could no longer care for him. She and Loki had such a special bond.
Over the past couple of years, she was cared for by her daughter Annette in Columbus, OH and with the help of hospice, Julia was not alone as she passed peacefully with her hand held.
Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Clements; her parents; and two infant sons, Charles, Jr. and Timothy.
She is survived by her sister, Gretchen (Harold) Stinnett of Roanoke, VA; daughters, Annette Rader-Cameron and Robin Duncan; sons, Randall (Stephanie) Clements and Jeffrey (Marcie) Clements; fourteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will follow at Eastwood Family Cemetery, South Charleston. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023, and 2 hours prior to the service on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25312 or National Church Residence Hospice, 2245 Northbanks Drive, Columbus, OH 43220.
Elizabeth A. “Libby” Smith, 78, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 2, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House West.
Libby was a graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville. She was a faithful, supportive pastor’s wife for many years with Robert.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bishop Robert Lee Smith; parents, George and Mildred Linville Vickers; brothers, Michael and Denzil Vickers; sister-in-law, Joy Vickers.
Libby is survived by sons, Todd Smith and Chad (Tina) Smith; grandchildren, Jadyn, Karyna, Brandon, and Cameron; sisters, Sandra (Mike) McLaughlin, Carolyn (Richard) Hill; brother, Johnny (Brenda) Vickers; sister-in-law, Kathy Vickers; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss her greatly.
Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Smith officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Committal service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.
Brenda Kay Priestley, 73, of Alkol, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
She was a former Juvenile Detention Officer for Kanawha Home for children and a member of the Laborers’ Union, working on the powder crew on the construction of Corridor G. She loved animals.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Lenvil Priestley; son, Len Franklin Priestley; parents, James and Irene Barker Tulley; brothers, James Michael, Paul David, and Bruce Allen Tulley.
She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Campbell and granddaughters, Brittany (Bradley) Nix and Kayla Campbell.
Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Priestley-Pate Cemetery, Priestley Ridge, Sumerco.