Paul Richard Ferguson, 49, of Alum Creek, WV passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Lorine Akers Ferguson; and sister, Loretta Watts.
Paul is survived by his brother Bill Ferguson; and sister, Barbara Dingess.
A private graveside will be held and Paul will be buried beside his mother at Robertson Cemetery in Fort Gay, WV.
Connie Faye Brogan, 63, of South Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2020 at home.
She was a lifetime companion, loving wife and friend to her husband, Tim, of 46 years. A wonderful mother to her son, Shawn Brogan and daughter, Rachel Keeling. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Izaiah, Ariel and Lilly, brothers, Delbert (Neicie) Lude and Joe (Donna) Lude, and sister, Jeanie (Rocky) Hudnall.
She was a former employee at CAMC for 18 years. Connie was raised in the Davis Creek Church of Nazarene and has always loved singing gospel music with family and friends.
It was her wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Connie will be greatly missed.
James “Marvin” White, 69, of Bim, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Frankie White, brother, Jerry White and grandson, Tyler Trammell.
Marvin worked in the coal mines for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Corine, son, Billy Ray White, step-son, Daniel, step-daughters, Kimberly and Ann, grandsons, Justin (Amanda) and Zach (Elizabeth), great-grandchildren, Zoey, Jaycee, Kynnedie, and Laikynn and step-granddaughter, Allison (Zach) Hensley
Graveside service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with Rev. Chip Frame officiating at Danville Memorial Park, Danville, WV.
Walter Marie “Walt” “Pud” Cook, Jr., 76, of Alkol, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.
Walt was a retired security guard for U.S. Security with over 20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Agnes Means Cook; and sister, Katherine Kay Cook.
Walt is survived by his wife of 39 years, Becky Sue Cook; daughter Jennifer Cook; sons, James Cook and Joe (Valerie) Cook; grandchildren, Rusty Anderson, Brandon and Tony Cook; brothers, Randy and Don Cook; and sister, Loretta (Jack) Stonehill.
In keeping with Walter’s wishes, he will be cremated, and there will be no service.
Lora Lee “Cindy” Cook, 63, of Sod left this world Thursday, October 15, 2020 after losing a battle against cancer.
Cindy was preceded in death by brothers, David, Fred, and Clarence Smith; and sister, Nettie Smith.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Randy Cook; daughter Peggy (Stevie) Cook; son, Bryan (Sarah) Cook; grandson, Jayden Cook; granddaughter Macie Walls; brother, Kenny Smith; and sister, Kathy Smith.
In keeping with Cindy’s wishes, she will be cremated, and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Tommy Lee Asbury, 91, of Alkol went to be with The Lord Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Genesis Valley Center South Charleston, WV.
Tommy was a machinist at John Amos Power Plant. He attended Summit Community Church. He was member of Alum Creek VFW Post 4768 and served his country in the United States Army post World War II in Europe.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Mont and Annie Asbury; brothers, Bill, Jimmy, and Eugene.
He is survived by step-daughter, LaDonna (Ed) Mason; step-son, Michael (Suzie) Price; step-grandchildren Sean and Katie; and step-great granddaughter Roselyn.
Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with Military Honors at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. A private burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, WV.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Leo D. Howerton, 85, of Sanford, NC went home to be with The Lord Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Pinelake Nursing Facility.
Leo retired from Century Aluminum with 36 years of employment. He was a minister for 56 years with the Freewill Baptist & WV Gospel Tabernacle Associations. Leo served his country as a member of the United States Army for 3 years.
Leo is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eula Howerton; children, Clint, Kent, and Linda; grandchildren, Robert, Brittany, Terry, Frankie, and Kristen; great grandchild Braylen; brothers, Bill, Ray, Jimmy, Paul, and Troy; sister, Betty.
Graveside service will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.
Jerry Franklin Hager, 81, of Alkol went to be with The Lord Monday, October 12, 2020 at home.
Jerry was a sheet metal worker and retired from Tri-State Roofing. He served his country as a member of the West Virginia Army National Guard. He was a member of Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 and a 32-degree member of the Scottish Rite Bodies Charleston, WV. Jerry was also a member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church, Alkol.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Hager; mother and stepfather, Carmen and Catherine Breedlove; and son, Jerry “Allen” Hager.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anita Hager; sons Tucker Hager, Roger(Amanda) Hager; daughter, Kathy(Keith) Pauley; grandchildren, A.J. Coon, Lona Coon(L.J. Breedlove), Cody Hager, Kayla Hager, Jonah Hager, Ruby Hager; and great grandchild, Greyson Allen Breedlove.
In keeping with Jerry’s wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest next to his son at the family cemetery.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Kenny Loftis and Fred Thompson.
Joe Lewis Pack, 85, of South Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home.
After graduating from Duval High School in 1953, Joe served 1 year with the FBI. He also served his country as a member of the West Virginia Army National Guard for 6 years. He retired as a salesman in Wholesale Distribution. Joe was a member of Bible Center Church, Charleston, WV.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Grace Nelson Pack; daughter, Joy Pack; brothers, Greg, Donald, Leo, and Bob; and sister, Barbara Tygart.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ethel Moore Pack; sons, Mark (Frances), Kevin (Samantha), and Barry; brothers, Bill (Dixie), Ronnie (Betty); sister, Peggy Miller; grandchildren, Kelly, Nikki, Ryan, Tyler, Andrew, Madison and Owen; and great grandchildren, Hazel, Calvin, Nora, Caden and Ann Marie.
Due to the pandemic, a private graveside service for immediate family will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV, with former Bible Center Church Pastor Robert Spradling and current Senior Pastor Matt Friend officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joe’s memory to Appalachian Bible College, 161 College Drive, Mount Hope WV, 25880.
Robert Allen White, 92, of Alkol, WV, went home Friday, October 9, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.
Robert was a member of the Left Fork Baptist Church over 60 years and he served as a Deacon over 40 years. He retired from the coal mines where he worked as an electrician.
He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71, the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, the Madison Chapter #121 Order of the Eastern Star and a lifetime member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Cora Hager White and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Juanita; sons James Ron White (Elizabeth) and Randall White of Goshen, IN; daughter Lisa Mallory (Chuck) of Scott Depot, WV; sister Barbara White of Charleston; five granddaughters Kristin Davis (Bryan), Shelby White, Brooke Ellison (Matt), Hannah Nelson (Colin), and Brenna White; two great granddaughters and a great grandson expected in November.
In keeping with his wishes Robert was cremated.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating and Military Honors conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the critical care nurses and to Dr. Eggleston at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or Left Fork Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 202, Alkol, WV 25501.