Hazel Mabel Hughes, 95, of Alum Creek, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.  Hazel was born January 13, 1923 to the late John and Jane Parsons Schivelier.

She was a homemaker and member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Sumerco.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Denver Hughes, Sr., brother, William Schivelier, sisters, Ocie, Sophia Hensley, Pheobie Armstrong & Macel Roberts.

Hazel is survived by her sons, Denver (Donna), Jackie (Rita) & Arlen (Cheryl) Hughes, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00pm Monday, January 7, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.   Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco.  Friends & family will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank Hospice House West for their wonderful care and assistance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Lucille Ross, 92, of Spring Grove, PA, (formerly of Yawkey, WV) died on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the Brethren Home – Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, PA.  Lucille was born September 17, 1926, in Edwight, WV, a daughter of the late Holley Cornette and Ida (Holley) Cornette Jowett.

She worked in nursing homes in WV and PA.  Lucille enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She was the wife of the late Robert Ross.

She is survived by a son Robert “Bob” Ross & Jean of Spring Grove, PA, and five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, sister of Arthur (Jerry) Cornette, Shirley Jowett Woods and Fred Jowett, Jr. and preceded in death by son, Ronnie Ross.

Graveside service will be 11:00am Monday, January 7, 2019 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, (Lincoln County) Yawkey, WV, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.

Ruth Pauline Stover, 88, of Titusville, FL, formerly of Davis Creek, went home to the Lord Saturday, December 29, 2018.

She retired from nursing with 12 1/2 years at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston  and 12 1/2 years at the Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, FL.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands Boyd Stover and John LeBlanc, sons Roger and Doug Stover, and granddaughter Michelle Lynn Stover.

She is survived by grandchildren Boyd (Cynthia) Stover and Angela Pauline Stover, great grandchildren Heather Brooke, Hillory and Jordan, brother Rome (Barbara) Griffith, sister Minnie Palmer, daughter-in-law Arcoma Hill, and special niece Joyce Faison.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

On December 12, 2018, our lives were changed forever when our beloved son, Derek Bryan Keeling, passed from this life into the arms of his loving Savior.

Derek became a Christian at the age of five and his faith never wavered.

He left behind his parents Roger and Sandi Keeling, sister Erin Stulgis and her husband Steve Stulgis, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins and friends.

Derek was a graduate of Winfield High School and attended Mars Hill College where he was a brother of Delta Kappa Theta, and graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky.

After graduating,  Derek went straight to New York where he landed his first National Tour as Danny Zuko in Grease. He performed that role over 700 times, including on Broadway, with the last time being in Istanbul, Turkey.

Derek performed all over the United States in various leading roles, including The Fonz in “Happy Days”, Chad in “All Shook Up”, Skip in “Life Could Be a Dream”, and with the Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles with sold out shows.

One of his favorite roles was the National Tour of “Million Dollar Quartet” when he played Johnny Cash.

While touring he recorded some of his original songs at SUN Records in Memphis, TN. He later recorded his own album and included these songs. He wrote all of his own music and lyrics.

As per Derek’s wishes, we will have a party, a Celebration of Life, on Sunday, January 20, 2019, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Valley Park Conference Center in Hurricane. Everyone welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Musical Theatre Department at the University of Kentucky Scholarship Fund in Derek’s name.

In all of Derek’s great accomplishments for his short time on this earth, the one he will forever be known best for is a loving son, brother, cousin and friend. Forever loved, forever missed and always in our hearts.

Danny Edward “Duckman/Pappy” Workman, 65, died Monday, December 24, 2018, at home.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Samantha Ann Workman, parents Edward &  Kathryn Workman, sister Elizabeth “Beth” Hebert, brother Jerry Wayne Workman, and mother-in-law Ginny Vickers Adkins.

He was a retired coal miner with 39 years of service and formerly attended Bandytown Church of Christ, and a former member of Van V.F.D.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol, children Danielle (Woody) Hunter of  Foster and Leslie (Mark) White of Bim, grandchildren Shawntel, Shayla, Kensley, Chloe, and Mylee, and sister Nancy (Greg) Sigmon of Barrett, brothers Johnny and Richard Workman of Bandytown, nephew Brian Reynolds and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.

Margaret Gillispie, 94, of Brounland went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at the home of her son Curtis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, daughter, Darlene, parents, Wyatt (Hoot) & Lillie Gibson, sisters, Ruby, Mildred, & Florence, and two granddaughters, Misty & Angela.

Margaret was a faithful member of Briar Creek Baptist Church and she dearly loved her Lord and her family.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Donna) Gibson and Curtis Gillispie, daughters, Claudia Parsons, Carol Jean Banks, and Diana Spurlock, sister, JoAnna Fletcher and brother, George “Buddy” (Reba) Gibson, 13 grandchildren, Tina, Michelle, Mike, Tammy, Wayne, John, Scott, Amy Lea, Ted, Treena, Stephanie, Alicia, & Tiffany,  22 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00pm Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating.  Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Entombment will be 11:00am on Monday, December 31^st at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.

Margaret will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Mary Louise Pauley, 86, of Alkol, WV, formerly of Yawkey, went home to be with Jesus Saturday morning December 22, 2018, at the home of her daughter Abigail and Buddy McClure.

Mary was born May 7, 1932, and was a 1950 graduate of Duval High School.  She was a dedicated Christian and Charter member of Freedom Community Church at Alkol.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Ohley and Stella Abigail Pauley,  husband of 54 years the Rev. Tony H. Pauley, son Randy L. Pauley, sister Gertrude McClure, brothers John D. Pauley, Carl and Carter Midkiff.

Mary is survived by her sons Tony H. (Butch) and Rhonda Pauley of St. Albans, Rex and Ilene Pauley of Hurricane, and Scotty and Deanna Pauley of Alkol, and daughter Abigail and Buddy McClure of Alkol, grandchildren Jamie, Chad, Jared (Geneva), Marty (Dawn), Melody (Donny) and Melissa (Jamie), great grandchildren Michele, Lexi, Jetson, Payton (Reece), Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Drew, Maggie, Dalton, Elliana and Bell, and great great grandchildren Rowan, Berkley and Delaney.

Mary was a loving pastor’s wife.  She faithfully served alongside her husband for all of their married life, traveling with their five children throughout much of southern WV, where he pastored.  Along their journey, Mary and Tony made a lifetime of wonderful memories, as well as many special, lifelong friends.  She will be sadly missed.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Evangelists Brandon McClure and Billy Manuel officiating.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod.   The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Melissa Sigmon for her wonderful care of our mom these past three years.  Also, a special thank you to Boone Home Health and Dignity Hospice.

Rodney Lee Baldwin, 40, of Sod, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.  He was predeceased by his wife, Heather Nicole Baldwin.

He was employed as a field tech at Lincoln Public Service District.

He is survived by his parents, Robert & Brenda Baldwin, brother, Jeff (Candice) Baldwin, two nieces, Ariel Nicole & Emily Faith Baldwin.

No services are planned at this time.

Capt. Paul W. McCallister, 55, of Yawkey, WV, answered his last call at 0201 Sunday, December 16, 2018, at CAMC General Division Emergency Room in Charleston.

At the age of 14, Paul started as a Junior Firefighter and served 41 years in Emergency Services here and around the country, including Hurricane’s Florence and Erma. Paul also served on the Board of Directors of both Duval and Lincoln Emergency Services when they merged to form the countywide EMS System. He was an EMS Instructor and mentor to many paramedics. Paul was a Christian and had served as a Chaplain for the KCEAA and most recently serving as a Captain and Shift Commander for Kanawha County EMS doing what he loved best wanting no praise for the many hours worked and the many acts of heroism.

Paul was preceded in death by his dad, Charles McCallister.

He is survived by his wife Megan, children Justin and Haley, parents Vallie (Sam) Cobb, brothers Charles Jr. (Amy) of Ripley, Robert R. (Rita) of Sod, Kerry D. (Darlene) of Yawkey, Paul (Tracey) of Austin, TX, sisters Angel (Steve) Chinn of Alum Creek, Sandra Rea of Sod, Sarah F. Breedlove of Yawkey, Amy, Amanda and Alisa McCallister all of Illinois, and many beloved nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Paul.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018, at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church, 175 McCorkle Road, Sod, WV, with Pastor Robert McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey with Full EMS Honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers,  donations are being accepted for the future Paul W. McCallister Scholarship Foundation for EMS/Paramedic Students.

Paul loved to mentor young future medics and was a wonderful teacher.   Let this be his legacy.

Myrtle H. Keeler, 88, of Saint Albans, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2018.  She was born in Charleston, WV on April 4, 1930.

Myrtle was a lifelong resident of St. Albans, WV and a devoted member of Highlawn Baptist Church.  She worked in her younger years as an executive secretary at C&P Telephone Company and later as the office manager at Means Stenomask Services.

She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Keeler, her mother and father, Joe & Donnie Holmes of Tuppers Creek, WV, brother, Kearl Holmes of MI, and sister, Betty Walker of Tuppers Creek.

She is survived by her daughters Cathy Keeler (Paul Ruppert) of Scott Depot, Beth Sturgill (Jeff) of St. Albans and son, Bill Keeler (Darcy) of Dacula, GA.  She had nine adoring grandchildren, Mike, AJ, Wesley, Bart, Levi, Lindsay, Grant, Luke and Lance.  She also had nine great-grandchildren.  She was loved by many including her friend and caregiver Linda Mellert of St. Albans.

The family would like to extend its gratitude to Hubbard Hospice West for their care in her final days.

Service will be 3:00pm Saturday, December 15^th at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans with Rob Ely officiating.  Family & friends will gather two hours prior to the service.  Burial will be 2:00pm Sunday, December 16^th at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Sissonville.