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Webster “WEB” Pauley

June 16th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Webster “WEB” Pauley, 65, of Tornado, died Friday June 16, 2000 at home after a long illness from prostate cancer.

He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America and Tornado Apostolic Church at Tornado. He was a retired chemical operator with Monsanto in Nitro, a Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post # 72 at St. Albans.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mary Omazell McCormick Pauley; Daughter: Lora Leigh Ward of Tornado, WV; Half Sisters: Wanda Mae Estep of Cocoa, FL; Juanita Fitzwater of Tornado, W V; Half Brothers: Paul Chapman of Marion, VA; James Chapman of Alabama; Grandson: Jesse Robert Ward of Tornado, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday June 19, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Daniel Coleman and Rev. Ray Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Friends may call Sunday June 18, 2000, from 6 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.

Mary M. Goode

June 8th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary M. Goode, 75, of Clendenin died Thursday, June 8, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church at Garretts Bend, West Virginia.

She is survived by her: 4 Sisters: Anna Virginia Hughart of Orlando, FL; Eloise Brumfield of Massillon, OH; Alma Harley of Clendenin, W V; Maxine Chandler of Hampton, VA; 3 Brothers: Danner Green of Alum Creek, W V; Guy C. Green of Greensburg, PA; Sherrill Green of Columbus, OH; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Sunday, June 11, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ryan Seabolt officiating. Burial will be in Pauley Cemetery Garretts Bend. Friends may call on Saturday, June 1Q 2000 from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Hazel “Revell” Whitten

May 31st, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hazel “Revell” Whitten, 94, of Yawkey died Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at Montgomery General Hospital after a long illness.

She was a retired Cook for Lincoln County Schools, a member of Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cesco, her son, Joe Whitten, and her granddaughter Wanda Swyers.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Mary Lipscomb of Kimberly, WV Verna Meadows of Louisville, KY Son: Donald Whitten of Mooresville, NC; Brother: Hayward Stephens of Olney, III; 8 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandson; Many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Sunday, June 4, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Mick Bowen and Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Saturday, June 3, 2000 from 7 to 9PM at the funeral home.

Frederick H. Songer, Jr.

May 29th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frederick H. Songer, Jr., of South Charleston died Monday May 29, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was a disabled laborer and attended Ruth Community Church and was a life long resident of Kanawha County.

He is survived by: Wife: Carolyn Lee Songer 2 Sons: Frederick H. Songer, III of South Charleston, WV; Donald Lee Songer of South Charleston, WV; 1 Daughter: Betty Lee Lowe of South Charleston, WV; 3 Sisters: Mary Price of South Charleston, WV; Reba Shew of Charleston, WV; Jo Ann Bailey of Spring Hill, WV; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Songer Cemetery, Ruth, WV. Friends may call on Wednesday, May 31, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Gilbert Emery Mellen

May 27th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gilbert Emery Mellen, 79 of St. Albans, West Virginia, died Saturday, May 27, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston, West Virginia after a short illness.

He was the son ofthe late Walter Emery and Catherine Malick Mellen, was born on March 16, 1921 in Akron, Iowa. He was also preceded in death by his sister Cleah Hams Boggs. Mr. Mellen was a Phi Betta Kappa Graduate of Iowa State University, worked on nuclear projects at the University of California at Berkley, and at Oak Ridge Tennessee during World War II. In 1983, he retired from Union Carbide after 37 years of service as a chemist. Mr. Mellen was a faithful and dedicated member of the Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans, where he served many years as a Sunday School Teacher, Organist and financial Secretary and on April 30, 2000 was awarded a plaque commemorating his s0 years as church organist.

He is survived by his: Wife: Dorothy Layman Mellen; 2 Daughters: Deanne Mellen Moore of King, NC; Catherine Mellen LeGrand of Houston, TX; Son: Gene Emery Mellen of Lansing, MI; 6 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Highlawn Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Dr. LeRoy Keeney and Pastor Dr. Joe Hyde officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. In lieu of flowers, family request that memorial contributions be made to the Highlawn Baptist Church Building Fund 2304 Jefferson Ave. St. Albans, West Virginia 25177. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 30, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at Highlawn Baptist Church St. Albans, West Virginia. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek, West Virginia is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley D. Hill

May 27th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Stanley D. Hill, 59 of So Charleston died Saturday, May 27, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hosp. So. Chas., after a long illness.

He had formerly worked as a meat cutter for Holtz Meat Processing in Charleston and he attended Trinity Baptist Church at Ruth.

He is survived by: His wife: Margaret 2 sons: Michael Hill and Eric Hill both of South Charleston, WV; 1 Daughter: Melissa Hill of South Charleston, WV; Mother: Macel Hill of South Charleston, WV; Sister: Velma Totten of South Charleston, WV; Brother: Daniel Hill of South Charleston, WV; Grandson: Travis Hill.

Services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley Officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park at South Charleston. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rose H. Tedder

May 23rd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rose H. Tedder, 71, of Charleston died Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, So. Charleston, after a long illness.

She was retired from the Coonskin Dairy Bar Charleston, after 31 years of service. She attended Oakridge Bible Church.

She is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Diana McCormick of Charleston, WV; Debby Hicks of So. Charleston, W V; 3 Sisters: Edith Skiff of Pueblo, CO; Frances Hanson of Spring Hill, FL; Betty Reynolds of Victoria, TX; 2 Grand daughters; 2 Grandsons.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Jeannie Neal

May 22nd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wanda Jeannie Neal, 54, of Sod died Monday, May 22, 2000 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, So. Charleston, after a long illness.

She was retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education were she had been a secretary at Duval High School and McCorkle Elementary School. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church at Garretts Bend, a active member of the Lincoln County Republican Committee and a lifelong resident of Lincoln County.

She is survivied by her: 2 Daughters: Lora Sands of Charleston, WV; Cazla Bradbury of St. Albans, WV; 1 Son: Kent Neal of Sod, WV; 3 Sisters: Wanda Davis and Sue Mynes of Sod, WV; Mary Shoebridge of Melvindale, MI2 Brothers: Billy Joe Smith ofGriffithsville, WV; Rev. Robert Paul of Alabama 1 Grandson: Trevor Sands of Charleston, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be in the Watts Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 23, 2000 from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Woodrow W. “Woody” Stewart

May 20th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Woodrow W. “Woody” Stewart, 83, of So. Charleston died Saturday, May 20, 2000 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, So. Charleston, after a short illness.

He was a retired mine foreman for Southern Appalachian Coal Co, a member of the UMWA, a member of the Mountain Heights Church in So. Charleston, a Army veteran of W WII, was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768 and a lifelong resident of Kanawha County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Faye Stewart of South Charleston, WV 1 Daughter: Beverly Samples of So. Charleston, WV; 2 Sons Jerry and Jimmy Stewart both of So. Charleston, WV; 5 Sisters: Jewel Asbury and Patsy Midkiffboth of So. Charleston, WV; Mary Hager of Fairplain, WV; Eunice Grimsley of Higbee, MO; Alice Zahn of Albany, OR; 5 Grandchildren

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, So. Charleston were military graveside rites will be conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday May 22, 2000 at the funeral home.

Vesta G. Lawson

May 18th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Vesta G. Lawson, 100, of Yawkey, WV died Thursday, May 18, 2000 at Valley Health Village, South Charleston, WV after a long illness.

She was a lifetime member of Porter Fork Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and a resident of Lincoln County for 94 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Emro Lawson and son Glenn Lawson.

She is survived by: 2 Sons: Carl Lawson of Charleston, WV Cecil Lawson of Grand Rapids, MI; 1 Daughter: Mildred Lavender of Chesapeake, WV; 2 Sisters: Lena Harlan of TN Emma Stephens of Illinois; 7 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 3:00 PM with Pastor David Bowman officiating. Burial will be in Griffith Cemetery, Yawkey. Friends may call 6 to 8 PM Saturday, May 20, 2000 at the funeral home.