Gary Delmas Pauley, 70, of Ridgeview, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert & Mabel Pauley.

He was a coal miner and worked for Peabody and Patriot Coal Companies, EMT Boone County Ambulance Authority, Whitesville Fire & Rescue, member of UMWA, and a former member of Racine VFD. 

Gary was a member of Morning Star House of Prayer, and a 1973 graduate of Sherman High School.

He is survived by his wife, Nada Marline Pauley, children, Melynda McCormick (Danny) and Mark Pauley (Jenny), grandchildren, Bethany, Allan, Hunter and Briar, and 2 special grandchildren, Ridgelee John Stewart and Everleigh Stewart. He is also survived by his sister and brother, Patricia McAdams, and Keith Pauley (Tracia), and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Service will be 1:00pm, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Morning Star House of Prayer, 7372 Ridgeview-Nellis Road, Ridgeview, WV 25169, with Pastors Jacob Riley and Stevie Cox officiating.  Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.