Robert W. Hicks, 43 of Big Chimney, died Sunday at home after a short illness. There will be no service. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.
Earl R. Cawthon, 83 of South Charleston, died Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.
He was retired from Columbia Gas, a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church, and was a Nary veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his: 1 Daughter: Debbie Hanson of South Charleston, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Angie Diehl; 2 Great Granddaughters: Taylor and Natalee Diehl;
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Hallene Clark, 83, of St. Albans, died Thursday, July 18, 2002 at CAMC Memorial Division.
She was a homemaker and member of Trinity Baptist Church, St. Albans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mirrell Clark and son, William “Bill” Clark.
She is survived by: 3 Daughters: Janice and husband, Harold Stowers of Winfield, WV; Judy Hale of St. Albans, WV; Mary L. and husband, Jimmy McCormick of Scott Depot, WV; 1 Son: Lany and wife, Linda Clark of Scott Depot, WV; 1 Sister: Came Miller of Ruthdale, WV; 4 Brothers: Sharrell Miller of Hamlin, W V Freddie Miller of Madison, WV; Gary Miller of Brunswick, OH; David Miller of Yawkey, WV; 8 Grandchildren. Billy, Cheyenne, John, Jennifer, Lee, Leah, Mary Beth & Jamie;
2 Great Granddaughters: Abigail & Josie; Caregiver: Betty Elkins.
Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creekwith Rev. Ron Lee and Pastor Jackie Clazk officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Saturday, July 20, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Virginia Curry Beury, 97 of Charleston, died Thursday, July 11, 2002 in Heartland of Charleston after a long illness.
She was a retired secretary for Charleston General Hospital with 20 years service. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Charleston. Mrs. Beury was bom in Lincoln County and was a resident of Kanawha County for 90 years. She also was preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Beury.
She is survived by her: 3 Nieces: Margazet McClure of Sherman, TX; Ann Curry Piazza and Billie Curry Kirk both of Newazk, DE; 1 Nephew: Edward Curry of Virginia Beach, VA.
Memorial service will be held at the St. Marks United Methodist Church, Charleston on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Mark Fisher officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.
Alonza “Tommy” Wiseman, 65, of Charleston, WV passed away on Friday, July 5, 2002 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was a maintenance man at the YWCA. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel & Gretchen Wiseman; his wife, Shirley Kidd Wiseman and 4 sons.
He is survived by: 4 Daughters: Rita Johnson of Sanford, FL Teresa Duckett of Atlanta, GA; Terri Smith of Martinsburg, WV; Betty Wiseman of Athens, WV; 7 Grandchildren.
Joseph Smith, 77 of Alum Creek, died Friday, June 28, 2002 at Summersville Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Souls Harvest Fellowship, Nitro and a Army veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his: Wife: Anna; 1 Daughter: Pam Hancock of Alum Creek; Foster Son: Lee Turpin of Hamlin; 1 Brother: Roger Lee Smith of Massillon, OH; 1 Sister: Gladys Midkiff of Alum Creek; 2 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild.
A graveside service will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Paul Cogar officiating. In lieu of flowers make donations to Anna Smith, PO Box 484, Alum Creek, WV 2s003. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gary D. Williams, 62 of St. Albans, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston, after a long illness.
He was a former deputy sheriff for Lincoln County. He worked in sales for General Electric and Carrier Heating and Cooling. He attended the Maranatha Fellowship in St Albans.
He is survived by his: Wife: Shonet; Dau: Robin Michele Hudson of St Albans; Son: Gary Dean Jr. of Macon, Ga; Sisters: Isabella Mason of Alum Creek; Kathi Risk of Hurricane; Bros: Gene Williams of Sod; Billy Williams of Sutton; Jack Williams of Teays Valley; 7 grandchildren: Nick & Sarah Beth Torman, Corey, Meghan &Matt Hudson, Zack & Kyle Chapman; 2 great grandchildren.
Services will be 11:00 am on Saturday, June 29, 2002 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Pastor James Wright &Pastor Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery at Alum Creek. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 on Friday at the funeral home.
Hassell M. Pauley, 71, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 after along battle with cancer. He was a retired construction worker from Laborers Loca11353. He was a member &trustee of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by: Wife: Doris Jean Pauley of Sod, WV; Son: Gene Pauley & wife, Robin of St. Albans, WV; Daughter: Melinda Sue Graley and husband, Dwight of Emmons, WV; 3 Brothers: Junior, Freddie & David Pauley all of Sod, WV; 6 Sisters: Deloris Justice & Phyllis Pauley both of Sod, WV; Betty Anderson & Tink Rigney both of Dunbar, WV; Teresa Hurley of Griffithsville, WV; Sharon Elkins of Richmond, VA; 6 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; 2 Step-Great Grandchildren.
Service will be Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 11:00 am at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Roe Smith and Chad Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call Friday, June 21, 2002 from 6 to 9 pm at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. Services in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.
Shirley A. Shaffer, 67, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman A. (Red) Shaffer and 2 brothers -William “Corky” and Ricky Copeland.
She is survived by: 2 Sons: Daniel L. and wife, Pamela Shaffer of South Charleston, WV Timothy and wife, Karen Shaffer of Mooresville, NC, formerly of St. Albans, WV; 2 Sisters: Gloria Mitchell of Whiting Indiana Judy Mitchell of Cedar Lake, Indiana; Brother: Butch Copeland of Atlanta, GA; 3 Grandchildren 1 Step-Granddaughter Numerous nieces & nephews.
Service will be Friday, June 21, 2002 at 2:00 pm at Curry Funeral Chapel with Pastor Charles Larue officiating. Burial in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call Thursday, June 20, 2002 from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.
Zeke U. Davis, 66, of Moultonboro, NH, formerly of South Charleston, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002. Service will be at Arbogast Memorial Chapel, Clay, WV, Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 1:00 p,m. Friends may call 1 hour prior at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.