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Joyce Lynn Pauley

February 4th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Joyce Lynn Pauley Kirk, a life long resident of Alum Creek, West Virginia, died at home Monday, February 4, 2002 of cancer.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ. Joyce was a graduate of Duval High School and was an employee of Carrier Mid-Atlantic. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Pauley of Alum Creek.

Joyce is survived by her: Husband: David M.; Mother: Mary Pauley of Alum Creek; 2 Brothers: Larry Pauley of Sod; David Pauley of South Charleston; Nieces: Betsy Walker of Cross Lanes; Lesli Smith of South Charleston; Charity Honaker of St. Albans; Nephews: Craig Pauley of Farmville, VA; Bruce Pauley of South Charleston; Father and Mother-in-law: James and Lois Kirk of Hurricane; Sister-in-law: Cathy Dunlap of Inverness, FL.

Services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Gerald Watts and Minister Justin Imel officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Arlene Prater Lawrence

February 2nd, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Arlene Prater Lawrence, 83 of South Chazleston, died Saturday, February 2, 2002.

She was born July 16, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Sarah Martin Prater and John Wesley Prater. She moved to the Kanawha valley in 1939.
Arlene worked for the Chimney Comer Tea Room, The Daniel Boone Hotel Coffee Shop and she owned the Mound Restaurant. She was a devout Christian and long time member of the Ruth Community Church, and presently, a member of Abney Street Church of God, St Albans.

She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Paul Lawrence, Sr. and son Stanley Paul Lawrence, Jr.

Arlene is survived by: 4 Daughters: Nancy Jane Pauley of Nitro; Victoria Jean Thaxton of Pt. Pleasant; Rose Mary Bolanos of Largo, FL; Candy Lynn Thomason, Bradenton, FL; 4 Sons: Jack of St. Albans; David of South Chazleston; Daniel of Clearwater, FL; Roger Timothy of Hurricane; 31 Grandchildren; 55 Great-grandchildren; 1 Great-great granddaughter.

Services will be held at the Abney Street Church of God, St Albans at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 with her son, Pastor Jack Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek and one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Abney Street Church of God Building Fund, 617 Abney Street, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177.

Robert L. “Bob” Gawthrop

January 30th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert L. “Bob” Gawthrop, 84, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was a retired engineer with Consolidated Gas Supply of Clarksburg with 45 1/2 years of service. He attended Business College in Clarksburg. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge No. 71. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Gawthrop.

He is survived by: His wife: Edith; 2 Sons: David Ray Gawthrop of Ashland, KY; Stephen Robert Gawthrop of Hamlin, WV; Daughter: Becky Walker of Scott Depot, WV; Daughter-in-law: Lois Gawthrop of Nitro, WV; 10 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren; 3 Step-Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Oshel Bell and Pastor Henry Estep officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Hamlin, with Masonic Graveside Rites conducted by the Griffithsville Lodge No. 71. Friends may call Friday, February 1, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Mearl M. McCallister

January 23rd, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mearl M. McCallister, 82 of Sod, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, member of the McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Lincoln County.

She is survived by her: 5 Daughters: Carol Blackburn Dooley of Charleston; Diana Chandler of Alum Creek; Linda Settle and Jewell McClure both of Yawkey; Kathy Judge of Alum Creek; 2 Sons: Roger McCallister of Sissonville; David McCallister of Sod; 1 Sister: Pearl Pauley of Sod; 1 Brother: Charles Kidd of South Charleston; Caregiver: Genevieve Redman; 12 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 11:00 AM with Meddie Ray Dunlap, Pastor Roe Smith and Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Friday, January 25, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Charlene A. Henderson

January 18th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charlene A. Henderson, 34 of Griffithsville, died Friday, January 18, 2002 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her: Husband: Danny Smith; 2 Sons: Danny Richazd Smith, Jr. at home; Golden Wayne Smith at home; 1 Daughter: Crystal Dawn Smith at home; Father: Wayne Henderson of Long Beach, MS.

There will be a private service for the family. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.

Edward Lee Blake, Sr.

January 8th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edward Lee Blake, Sr., 68 of South Charleston, died Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at home.

He was a retired mechanic for Rish Equipment Co., St. Albans with 40 plus years of service.

He is survived by his: Wife: Irene, 2 Sons: Ed Jr. of St. Albans; Mike of Calhoun, GA; 2 Sisters: Phyllis Rucker of Elkview; Glenna “Cookie” Muthard of Tip City, OH; 3 Brothers: Clark Blake of TX; Wesley Blake of Charleston; Jimmy Blake of AK; 4 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Interment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, January 18, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Margaret S. Boothe

January 2nd, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Margaret S. Boothe, 81 of South Charleston, died Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

She is survived by: 1 Sister: Josephine Childress of South Charleston, WV.

There will be no service or visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Edna P. Pauley

December 30th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edna P. Pauley, 83 of Edgewater, Florida, formerly of Yawkey, died Sunday, December 30, 2001 at Ormond Memorial Hospital in Ormond Beach, Florida after a short illness.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Carolyn Stone of Edgewater, FL; 2 Sons: Clifford Pauley of Yawkey, WV; Clayton Pauley of Ashland City, TN; 1 Brother: Bert Cummings 6 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Lola A. Pack

December 26th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lola A. Pack, 95 of Dacula, Georgia, formerly of South Charleston, West Virginia, died Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Pastor William R. and Lois Pack after a long illness.

She was retired from Kaufman Jewelry and Haddads of South Charleston.

She is also survived by her Sister: Clauda Bailey of Winston Salem, NC; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be 3:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2001 at Cunningham Memorial Park, Lower Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans, with Pastor William R. Pack officiating. Burial will be in the park. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the chapel. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.

Leah Michele Carrier

December 25th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leah Michele Carrier, 32 of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas day.

She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Carrier.

She is survived by her: Mother: Shelby Carrier; 3 Sisters: Suzanne and husband, Bob Haynes of Scott Depot; Sherry Blake and fiance Donny Thomas of St. Albans; Lesley and husband, Frank McMillan of Charleston; 2 Nephews: Jamie Blake Casey McMillan 1 Niece: Rachael McMillan; Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved her very much.

Private services for the extended family will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Ralph Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.