Ronald “Red” Stanton Wheeler, 86, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at home with his children by his side.

He was a millwright worker, an appliance repairman for Speed Queen and a member of Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

Red was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice K. Wheeler; and daughters, Betty Lou Cantley and Sheila Ann Cross.

He is survived by sons, Donald (Karen) of Alum Creek and Jonathan (Martina) of Cabin Creek; daughters, Sharon Lynn (Danny Joe) Thomas of Alum Creek and Victoria Sansom of Windsor, SC; sons in law, Roger Cantley of So. Charleston and Hershell Cross of Aiken, SC; sister, Barbara Anna Thewes of Ripley and brother, Gerald Wheeler of CA; 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Mike Wheeler, Keith Myers and Danny Joe Thomas for their care and help with Dad during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Boone Memorial Home Care, 260 Mall Road, Danville, WV  25053 or Dignity Hospice, PO Box 4304, 557 Main Street, Chapmanville, WV   25508.

Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joyce Elaine (Sisson) Pitts left this world and entered heavens gates on May 17, 2014, at the age of 68.

She was preceded in death by her parents John & Pearl (Cantley) Sisson, and brothers, Billy and Richard.

She is survived by her sons, Terry of Charleston, A.D. of South Charleston, Carmon, of NY, Tammy of North Dakota, Angie of Florida and Joretta of Indiana;  Sisters: Debby Arbogast and Lora Karen Whitlock.

There will be no visitation.  Private family services will be held at a later date with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Interment will be at Graceland Memorial Park.  Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is assisting the family.

Gloria May “Tootsie” Dodd, 75, of Nitro  passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at Mary’s Garden in Marmet.

She was the daughter of the late Wallace and Grace Brogan Williams and was preceded in death by brothers, Carl, Rondal and Stanley Williams; sisters,  Arlene Harrison, Evelyn “Sis” Jackson and Louise Roberts Curry.

She is survived by daughters, Tina Harper of Cross Lanes, Gina (Hack) Pauley of Sumerco, Tara (Roger) Kendall Cantley of Dunbar; son, Robert “Bobby” Garcia of Nitro; sister, Melva Hudson of St. Albans; two grandson’s, Shawn Harper and Christopher Kendall; and three granddaughters, Stephanie Harper, Elizabeth Cantley and Hannah Shea Pauley and four great grandchildren, Logan and Ian Harper and Braxdon and Brielle Fenneken.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Tommy Roberts officiating.   Burial will be in Brounland cemetery, Alum Creek.  Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Virginia Ann Cassell Vickers Adkins, 85, of Alkol, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2012. Born on September 26, 1926, “Ginny” was the eldest child of the late John Joseph Cassell and Julia Catherine Melicherik Cassell. In addition to her parents, on May 17, 1960 she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Vickers, later was daughter, Margaret Kay Vickers, granddaughter, Samantha Ann Workman, grandson, Thomas Frank Vickers III, husband, Wallace “Guy” Adkins, sister, Francis Ana Cassell and brother, John Joseph Cassell II.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Barbara McClure, Christy (Ronnie) Linville of Alkol, Carol (Danny) Workman of Rock Creek, Tommy (Linda) Vickers of Woodville, Joey (Tammy) Vickers of Alkol, and Sandra Sue Jordan of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Marty (Dawn) McClure, Melody (Donny) Dunlap, Melissa (Jamie) Parker, Ronna (Chris) McCallister, Jamie (Kim) Linville, Danielle (Woddy) Hunter, Leslie (Mark) White, Misty (Wes) Jackson, Joshua Vickers, Joey (Rachel) Vickers, and Jennifer (Adam) Runyan; great grandchildren: Drew, Maggie, Dalton, Payton, Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Elliana, Alli, Shawntel, Chloe, Shayla, Kensley, Mylee, Elija, Ethan, Kenzie, Kyszek, Ty, and Mason; brother, Lawrence (Carole) Cassell of Strongsville, Ohio; sisters: Irene (John) Cantley and Susan Matheny all of Beckley, Judith Cassell of Cleveland, OH, Toni (Ron) Hatcher of Shady Spring, Cathy (Jim) Bair of Brunswick, OH, and Pat (John) Hall of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Doris Cassell of Nolanville, Texas; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ginny was a member of the Bear Branch Church of Christ, having been a faithful Christian since 1948. Regardless of what the day held, Ginny found time to read her Bible daily, always finding comfort in God’s Word.

Ginny began working at the early age of twelve, helping out at Nick Pantopli’s Store in Stickney, WV. She would have been happy and content to be a wife and mother, but a mining accident took her husband, Frank, and forced her to find a job. In 1957, Ginny began working at the Dee-Mure Bra Factory in Hamlin. She worked there 21 years, until the factory closed in 1978. She then began working in the Lincoln County School System as a cook at Martin Elementary until its closure sent her to Woodville Elementary. When the school closed in 1997, she was then assigned to Griffithsville Elementary and cooked there until she retired in 2002 to selflessly care for her mother.

Ginny’s greatest pleasure, outside of her children and grandchildren, was fishing. She loved to sit on a river bank and fish. She always had her fishing pole and tackle box in the back of her truck just in case she saw a good spot to throw in her line. Not only did she love to fish but she wanted her children and grandchildren to love it, too. Grabbing a loaf of bread, some pepperoni and bologna, she would take off with one of her grandchildren and head to the lake or river. She especially enjoyed going to her camps in Wirt and Greenbrier Counties with her fishing buddies, Wydolene Clark and Avis Wheeler. She also love to play cards with her family and held the title “Queen of Pollock Rummy.” Ginny was also a frequent visitor at Helen Miller’s. Whenever Helen called and said she had a new shipment in, Ginny was always there to help her sort out the new load. Ginny was very talented in quilting. As soon as she found out there was a new great grandchild on the way, she would begin working on a quilt. She wanted to make sure she had a baby quilt ready to greet the new arrival. Ginny truly looked forward to her daily visits with Bill and Gary Hager. They not only brought her a great meal from the Morrisvale Senior Citizens Community Center but always found time to sit and talk with her for a while.

Mother, when we called you, you always listened. When we asked a favor of you, or needed a shoulder to lean on, you were there. We were not always perfect, but thank you for making us feel so very special. You will forever have that special place within our hearts. That special place just for Mom’s like you, because we love you so. Your love, your strength and your guidance will forever be in our hearts.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister Brian Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at the Vickers/Hager Family Cemetery Alkol. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Monday and prior to the service at the funeral home.

Anna M. Roberts, 91, of Charleston, formerly of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Roberts; son, Garland Roberts; infant daughter, Mona Doreen; parents, Norvel and Maggie Sheets; brother, Ray Sheets; sister, Lora Hughey; grandson, Gregory Max Roberts; granddaughter, Teresa Dawn Roberts.

She was a member of the Bride of Christ Baptist Church, South Charleston and was a retired cook from the Lincoln County schools.

She is survived by her two daughters, Dauvn Rheda Cantley of South Charleston and Linda R. (Rod) McClure of Matthews, North Carolina; two sons, Roger (Frances) Roberts of Nitro and Johnny (Melody) Roberts of Alum Creek; daughter-in-law, Barbara Roberts of Charleston; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may gather on Sunday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Macel Aline Rhodes, 71, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Hancel Pauley and was a retired care giver for the elderly.

She is survived by her two sons, Keith and Tony Hubbard; three sisters, Paulette Reed and Kathy Gillenwater, all of St. Albans, and Mildred Pauley of Spring Hill; two brothers, Gene Pauley of Alum Creek and Charles Pauley of Indiana; three grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin, and Jessica.

Services will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Jerry Cantley officiating.  Burial will be held in Anderson Cemetery, Pine Grove.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ellen Pauley, 71, of So. Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Lois Cantley, son Bob Pauley, brothers: Bob and Jerry Cantley and baby sister Linda Sue.

Ellen graduated from Washington District High School in 1955, salutatorian of her class, a 21 year employee of Union Carbide Tech Center. She was member of Bible Center Church, Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and was the Griffith Family Reunion Historian.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dan; Son and daughter-in-law, Tim and beth Pauley, grandchildren: Joshua and Rachel Pauley; Sisters: Shirley Kerr, Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb and Mary Katherine (Jack) Herr; Brothers: Arnold (Evie), Pat (Lee), and Jim Cantley.

Ellen had a passion and love for children’s ministry. She devoted much of her life sharing with children her love for Jesus Christ.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, relative and friend. She dearly loved her grandchildren. Ellen had a love for being outside and always had a beautiful flower garden. She was a true example of Gods grace as she endured these past years of health problems. She had a strong desire for life and amazed us all.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday October 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road  Alum Creek with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will be at the Turley Family Cemetery at So. Charleston. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

A special Thanks to Hospice for their wonderful care.

Patricia J. Hensley, 56, of St. Albans, went home to the Lord, Saturday, September 27, 2008 after a short illness.

She attended the Freedom Christian Center at St. Albans and formerly worked for Kanawha Home Health Care.

She is survived by her husband, Luke

three daughters: Sherrie Christensen, Patricia Hensley and Brenda McCallister

six sons: William,  Luther Jr., and Jamie Hensley

Larry,  Dan and  Marty Woodrum

Sister: Goldie Messer

Three Brothers: Timmy, Wyson and Steve Allen

23 Grandchildren

1 Great Grandchild

Service will be 3:00 PM Monday September 29, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Rev. Billy Silva and Pastor Jerry Cantley officiating. Burial will be at the Old Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Garland Max Roberts, 73, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2008 at CAMC Memorial Division after complications from a lung disease.

He was preceded in death by his father: John F. Roberts, son: Gregory Max Roberts, and sister Mona Marie Roberts.

He was retired from Union Carbide, So. Charleston and Institute with 35 years service, a 1953 graduate of Duval High School and a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his:

Wife: Barbara;

Daughter: Gina Michelle and husband Dwight Andrews Ratrie of Raleigh, NC;

Son: Bradford and wife Stacy Roberts of Winfield;

Mother: Anna M. Roberts of Dunbar;

2 Brothers: Roger and wife Frances Roberts of Nitro; and Johnny and wife Melody Roberts of Alum Creek;

2 Sisters: Dauvn Rheda Cantley of So. Charleston and Linda R. and husband Rod McClure of Charlotte, North Carolina;

2 very special grandchildren: Ethan Nicholas Roberts and Emma Grace Ratrie;

Funeral service will be held Sunday April 27, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to offer a sincere thank you to their many friends, especially to the CAMC Memorial Respiratory Therapy Group, MICU Nurses and Dr. Edward Gray for their outstanding care.

Carlet Gene Lore, 71, of Charleston, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at home after a short illness.

He was retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He is survived by his wife, Gay; daughter, Jean (Robbie) Cantley of South Charleston; son, Kenneth (Sue) Lore of Charleston; four grandsons, Michael, Matthew, Joshua, and Andrew; one sister, Carolyn Sue Messenger of Charleston; niece, Mary (Bryan) Miller.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Paul Ronk officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.