Martha S. Sigmon “Susie” 55, of Yawkey, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston, WV.

 She was born July 17, 1964 and was the daughter of the late Richard and Leona Pauley. She was an active member of Pine grove Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Larry A. Sigmon “Allen”, daughters Kayla Nelson (Howie) of South Charleston and Sarah Fowler (Timmy) of Lick Creek; grandchildren, Isaiah, Nate, Chase and Sophia and Mason; and step children, Chelsea Sigmon ,Blake Sigmon, and Bailey Sigmon and four step grandchildren. siblings Debby Miller of Charleston, Tyrell Miller of Ridgeview, Jarrell Miller of Rock Creek, Joseph Pauley of Richmond, VA, and Dwayne Pauley of Greenview. And a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her daughter Autumn N. Nelson, and sister Venus R. Miller. A private graveside service will be held at Pauley Cemetery, Greenview with time to be announced later. The family would like to give a special thank you to Hubbard Hospice House and everyone for their thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers donations can be made toward arrangements at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek, WV

Arvel “Lee” Estep, 74, of Ashford, WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 18, 2020 at home.

He retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a mail carrier and also worked as a former coal miner.  Lee loved his church and was a faithful member and Deacon of the Rumble Community Church and was the chief farm hand at Good Shepherd Farm where he loved working.  He was most proud of his grandsons. 

Lee served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvel Dallas and Nellie Estep; sisters, Enola Morgan, Maggie Holstein and Linda Pearl Barker.

Lee is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lou; daughter, Rebecca (Chris) Arnold; sister, Kathy Legg; brother Jinkie Estep; grandchildren, Corey and Caleb; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Richard Harold officiating.   Burial will follow at the Estep Family Cemetery, Ashford, with Military Graveside Honors. 

There will be a walk-thru visitation one hour prior to the service. 

Lee’s testimony, which he shared always included 2 things he promised. He said, “I promise I am going to serve Him until the day I die and the best is yet to come.”

Orville Gene Keeling, 75 of Sumerco, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2020 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil “Crook” and Eliza Keeling; brothers, Charles and William; sisters, Marcella Hahn and Artie McCallister.

His is survived by his wife, Patsy Miller Keeling; sons, Jonathan Keeling and Josh (Sara) Keeling; brother, Junior Keeling; 4 grandchildren Ariel, Lillian, Noah and Savannah.

Graveside service  will be 1:00 PM Friday June 19, 2020 at Miller Family Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions to Curry Funeral Home for funeral services will be greatly appreciated.

Eddie Dean Tyler, 64 of Dunbar passed away on Thursday June 11, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. 

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lucille Tyler, his brother, Tex Tyler and nephew, Bernard Tyler.

He is survived by his sisters: Cora Wells, Linda Tyler, and Margie (Beaver) Flowers, brother, Richard (Wilma) Tyler; his best friend, Jay Burford and several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Eddie’s wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Carlotte Gene Thomas, 89, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at CAMC-Memorial.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Lula Thomas, son, Jack Thomas, daughter, Beverly Seidman, and brothers, Freddie, Lambert, and Jack Thomas.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Thomas, daughter, Carla (Gary) Settles, Lexington, KY, son, William (Penny) Thomas, Frame, WV, 10 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, sister, Nancy (David) Barnette, and also survived by many nieces, nephews and family. 

Carlotte was a retired member of Painters Union Local #970.  He loved spending time outside fishing, camping and was very proud of his lawn and landscaping. 

A memorial service will be 6:00pm Monday, June 15, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating.

Yvonne Jo Lacy, 74, of Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at CAMC.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lacy, Sr., brothers, William “Buster”, Garrett and Bethel Adkins, and sister, Kay Allen.

She was a member of Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Rachel (Kenneth) Priestley, Harold (Natalie) Lacy, Jr., William (Cathy) Lacy and Laura (Darren) Litton, grandchildren, Austin Lacy, Karah Lacy, Brianna Priestley, Brooke Lacy, Bradley Lacy, Heather Lacy, Jacob Priestley, Corey Smith, Ashton Newton, Roger Workman and Tia Litton.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Abigail, Rowyn, Grayson and Madison, and sisters, Geraldine “Sissy” Smith, and Drema (Tony) Williams and brother, Brian Adkins.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00pm on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home, followed by a private service with Pastor Tony Williams officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. 

Ann Conway Linville, 84, of Dunbar, WV, passed away on June 2, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Ann was born in Ashland, KY on May 17, 1936. She was married to Maxwell Linville on June 21, 1956; they were married just over 46 years.

Ann is preceded in death by husband Maxwell Linville; granddaughter Brittney Christian and many family members.

Ann was a proud volunteer for the American Red Cross for a number of years in the disaster relief program throughout the Continental US and US Territories.  She was a member of Left Fork Baptist Church and the Community Center of Morrisvale.

Ann is survived by her brother Ron Conway; sister Eloise Conway; children Cheryl Cummings (Matthew), Joseph Linville (Monica), Lauren Linville, Kevin Linville (Ronda); grandchildren Rachel Alles (Douglas), Christopher Linville, Adam Cummings, Bradley Linville, Brian Linville (Morgan), Andrew Graley (Morgan), Joshua Linville, Samuel Foster; great-grandchildren Marcus Linville, Maya Cummings, Madeline Alles, Lahasia Good, Maxwell Alles, Miles Linville, Max Linville; great-great-grandson Karson Linville and other family and friends.

A graveside service with viewing will be held 12:00 PM Friday, June 5, 2020 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with Pastor Darrell Searls of Yawkey Baptist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Red Cross. 

Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, has been caring for families since 1950.

Pearl E. Rose, 85, of Nitro, WV, went home Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, WV.

She retired after working as an LPN at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy; son, Wally Rose; daughter, Susie Chapman, sister, Jo Brewer; and parents, Brady and Doris Griffith Marker.

She is survived by her son, David (Angie) Rose; longtime companion, Leon “Mike” Daugherty; brother, Richard (Joan) Marker; grandchildren, Kasey (Dale) Samples; Jamie Rose, and Stephen (Sarah) Chapman; and great grand children, Garret, Lincoln, Sophia, and Scarlett.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 6, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. followed by a private service at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.    In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Richard O’Leary Vickers, 79, of Sumerco, WV, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Valley Center, South Charleston.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Tiny Hale Vickers, brothers, Chester and Edward Vickers, and sisters, Bertha Breedlove and Marquitta Harvey.   

Richard was a 1959 graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville.  He was a land surveyor for the State of WV and the coal mining industry. 

He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Terry) Dotson, granddaughter, Jennifer (Andy) Whisenant, great-grandson, Grayson Whisenant, sisters, Jean Pauley and Carol Matthews, and several nieces and nephews.  

There will be no services.

Dora Mae Barker, 92, pf Ashford, WV, went home Saturday, May 30, 2020 at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial in  Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey; parents, Ocie and Ira Kinder; and sisters, Tressie Stone and Beulah Page.

Mae was a member of the Emmons Freewill Baptist Church.  She was a loving and kind mother to many who also loved her.  We will be forever grateful for those who took care of her during her short illness. 

She is survived by sisters, Ruth May and Nellie Barker; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at the Emmons Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Hardy officiating.  Burial will follow at the Barker Cemetery, Ashford, WV.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.