Troy Daniel Pauley, 77, of Alum Creek, died Thursday, May 29, 2003 at home.
He survived by his: 1 Sister: Mayme Walker of Columbus, OH; 1 Brother: Billy Pauley of South Charleston, WV.
A graveside service was held at Lively Cemetery, Sod, on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 6:00 PM with Terry Walker officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, was in charge of the arrangements.
Inis T. McCallister, 89, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at CAMC Memorial division after a short illness.
She was a homemaker and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy and a daughter, Maxine Nunn.
She is survived by her: 6 Daughters: Thelma Phelps, Sylvia Bird, Erma Welch and Sue Griffith all of Sod; Nellie Mitchell of Yawkey; Mary Pollard of Griffithsville; 3 Sons: Junior “Buddy” McCallister and Billy McCallister both of Griffithsville; Denver “Buck” McCallister of Sod; 4 Sisters: Georgia Dragoo of NJ; Dora Jefferys of South Charleston; Myrtle Alford of Scott Depot; Zulema Jaynes of Griffithsville; 1 Brother: Oscar Dragoo of Griffithsville; 20 Grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and several step grand children.
Services will be 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mike Kordusky officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Ernest Justice, 72, of Sod, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003 after a short illness.
He was retired from the Laborers Local 1353, a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem.
He is survived by his: Wife: Deloris Justice;
Son: Danny Justice of Sod; Daughter: Tonia Hatfield of Sod; Brothers: Kyle “Dusty” Justice of Sod; Glen Justice of Sod; Sister: Janet Adams of Sod; 4 Grandchildren: Justin Hanson, Christina Moms, Danielle Justice, Erin Hanson all of Sod; 2 Great Grandchildren: Ashley Morns and Jacob Hanson both of Sod;
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Billy Silva officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites conducted by the Griffithsville Lodge will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
John Mark Parsons, 79, of St Albans, formerly of Olcott, died Saturday, May 24, 2003 at home after a long illness.
He was born at Olcott and was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey E. Williams Parsons and nine siblings. He was a retired pipe fitter and a member of the Plumbers-Pipe fitters Local 625. He was a WWII Army veteran and a Christian.
He is survived by a daughter: Audrey J. Parsons of NC; Grandsons: Jeremy B. Parsons and Jonathan R. Cobb both of KY; Several nieces and nephews; Special Garegivers: Carl and Sandi Parsons, Alfred Newman and Hospice of Kanawha Co.
Services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. James McCallister officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Elsie E. Slack, 83, of Alum Creek, died Monday, May 19, 2003 at the home of her daughter, Mary Holstein.
She is also survived by her other daughter, Carol Holstein; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Larry Ross officiating. Burial will beheld in Marmet Cemetery, Marmet. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Nettie “Duckie” Hughes, 72, formerly of Peytona, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Jean and Roger Pauley of Myra, with whom she resided.
She was a homemaker and a born-again Christian.
She is also survived by: 3 Sons and daughter-in-laws: Michael and Mollie Hughes of Peytona; George and Shazon Hughes of Peytona; Danny and Teresa Hughes of Alum Creek; 2 Additional daughters and son-in-laws: Freeda and Leroy Crockett of Ripley; Dessie and Thurman Lovejoy of Woodville; 14 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.
Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 16, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure and Pastor Danny Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Hughes Family Cemetery, Ely. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, W V 25064.
Stella Francis Sanford, 95, of Elkview, formerly of South Charleston, died Monday, May 13, 2003 at the home of her niece, Arlene.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; daughter, Sandra Linville; and son, Lloyd Sanford.
Stella was a retired cook from the Kanawha County Board of Education and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school for 25 years.
She is survived by her: Loving niece and caregiver: Arlene and her husband, H. D. Sams of Elkview; 6 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren;
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, May 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Merlin Provance officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064.
Emory Hughie Graley, 84, of Winfield, died Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Teays Valley Center after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Sadie Alshire Graley; wife of 62 years, Helen Margaret Richard Graley; son, Carles H. Graley; grandson, Hank Graley; granddaughter, Missy Foster; brothers, Emmitt, Earl, and Everette.
He was a retired self-employed contractor, an avid baseball player, and enjoyed camping and fishing.
He is survived by his: Sons:
Charles Graley and wife, Shirley of St. Albans; Emory Graley, Jr. of Alum Creek; Daughters: Midge Ball and husband, Sonny of Winfield; Doris Moore and husband, Leon of Winfield; Becky Foster and husband, Jerry of Winfield; Brothers: Rev. Ezra Graley, Jr. of St. Albans; Bill Graley of St. Albans; Sisters: Delcie Snodgrass of St. Albans; Grace Rabel of Alum Creek; Jenny Brown of St. Albans; Phyllis Kinzer of Tampa, FL; 13 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ezra Graley, Jr. and Rev. Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will be held in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Olive V. Smith, 75, of Sumerco, died May 9, 2003 after a short illness.
She was a homemaker and a Navy Veteran of WWII.
There will be no services. Burial will be in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.
Keith W. Hall, 66, of St. Albans, died Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, of an apparent heart attack.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Clifford W. Hall.
He was a member of the Highlawn Baptist Church of St. Albans. He worked at CVS as a pharmacist and was semi-retired. Keith graduated from South Charleston High School and West Virginia University. Keith was a gentle, loving and kind man; everyone loved Keith for his Christian virtues. One of his greatest joys was helping others. He loved studying history, his WVU Mountaineers and spending time with his family and friends.
Keith is survived by his: Wife: Bette Thornton Hall; Mother: Virginia Hall of Teays Valley; Sons: David Keith Hall of New Orleans; Dean Kinder of St. Albans; Daughters: Marilyn Hall of St. Albans; Susan Treen and husband, Tim of Alum Creek; Stephanie Hensley and husband, James of Nitro; Brothers: Larry Hall of Houston, TX; Paul Hal] and wife, Carolyn of Scott Depot; Grandchildren: Brandon Keith Treen, Brittany Treen, Ashley Hensley, Autumn Hensley, Sean Kinder and Marisa Kinder; Uncle and Aunt: Harold and Fern Swisher Several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Highlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Joe Hyde, Pastor and Rev. Allen Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call for 6 to 8 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the Highlawn Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 or to the W VU School of Pharmacy. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.