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James P. Flowers

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James P. Flowers, 87, of St. Albans died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a short illness.

He was a retired diesel mechanic for Chemical- Leaman Tank Lines a member of the Teamsters Local 84 of Charleston; Army veteran of WWII and 1st Fire Chief at Rt. 60 West Volunteer Fire Dept.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; and son, Danny.

 

He is survived by his:

Daughter:

Patty Lazear of St. Albans;

Son: John (Teresa) Flowers of Charleston

10 Grandchildren

1 Sister: Lois Cantley of Charleston

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Charles Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Julia Catherine Cassell

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Julia Catherine Cassell of MacArthur, WV departed this life Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at the home of her daughter in Alkol, WV surrounded by her loving children. She was in her 98th year.

Julia was born and raised in Green Island, NY, the daughter of the late Stefan and Mary Malciak Melicherik. The last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John J. Cassell, Sr.; son, John (Bud) Cassell, Jr.; infant daughter, Frances; grandson, Brian Hopkins; granddaughter, Margaret Vickers; great-grandson, Thomas F. Vickers III; great granddaughters, Lilly Rhode and Samantha Workman; sisters, Mary Speron, Anna Taulty, Eva Bohn, Irene Aquirre; brothers, Stephen and Joseph Melicherik.

Mrs. Cassell was a nurse, who retired from Pinecrest State Hospital. She worked preciously at Beckly Hospital, Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Raleigh General Hospital and had worked as a private duty nurse. She enjoyed crocheting, had made many Afghans for most of all her children and grandchildren. A terrific cook, she enjoyed preparing Sunday dinner for all her family. She would always greet her family and visitors with a big hug and a smile, “Honey, you must be hungry! What would you like to eat?” Her family specials included homemade bread, cabbage rolls, fried chicken and homemade noodles followed by fried pineapple pies or cinnamon rolls. She enjoyed singing. A Roman Catholic, she began each morning and ended each night with a prayer. Julia is survived by 135 direct decendants.

She leaves behind her children: Virginia (Ginny) Vickers Adkins of Alkol; Irene Rorrer Cantley & husband, John Floyd of Beckley; Patty Hall and husband, John of Columbus, OH; Larry
Cassell and wife, Carol of Strongsville, OH; Judith Cassell of Cleveland, OH; Antoinette Hatcher, husband, Ron of Shady Spring; Julia Catherine Blair & husband, James Sr., of Brunswick, OH;
& Susan Matheny of Beckley.

Julia was a loving, unselfish and caring Mother and grandmother who always put her children first. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 am at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Fr. Samuel Sacus as celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow in the Highlawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. Visitation and tribute to our precious Mother will be from 6 to 10 pm today at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801.

Frank James Harris

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Frank James Harris, Jr., 73, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 27, 2005 after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shearlean Nelson Hanris.
He was retired from Kanawha Electric, a Navy veteran of the Korean War, was a member of the Charleston VFW and was of the Nazarene faith.

He is survived by his daughter, Shearl Harris of St. Albans; three sons, Frankie and David Harris both of Charleston, Tim Harris of St. Albans; one brother, Ronnie Harris of East Bank; one sister, Betty Hams of Charleston; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 31, 2005 at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek with Pastor Jerry Cantley officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768. Services are in care of Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Family request donations be made to Freedom Christian Church Manna Ministries, 114 West Main Street, St. Albans, WV 25177.

May he rest in peace.

Elva Mae Asbury Duncan

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Elva Mae Asbury Duncan, 93, of South Charleston, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in a private Gaze home in South Charleston.
She was a member of the Briar Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Ralph Boyce Duncan of South Charleston; sister, Io Cantley of Lexington, North Carolina; three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Bill Pistore officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, April 30, 2004 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Edith Eskew

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Edith Eskew, 89, of Roane County, formerly of Alum Creek, died Friday, December 5, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

Edith was born August 18, 1914 and was ready to meet Jesus.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle.

She was retired from Charleston Linen Service.

Edith is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Linda Bailey of Walton; sons, Burlin Eskew of South Charleston, Ervin Eskew of South Charleston; brother, Robert Cantley of Spring Hill; sister, Mabel Wilson of Florida; nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Pack, South Charleston. Friends may call on Sunday, December 7, 2003 from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home.

Emaline McDaniel “Bug” Watson

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Emaline McDaniel “Bug” Watson, 86, born January 24,1917 , of Trace Fork, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2003, surrounded by her family caregivers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Easter McDaniel; brother, Ivan “Snook”; sisters, Josephine M. Cantley and Helen Lee Pauley.

During WWII she worked for General Machinery and Blossom Dairy, but also did domestic work for families in the Kanawha Valley. She was a member of Trinity Independent Baptist Church, Ruth and she had also attended Ruth Community Church. She loved and was loved by all her brothers and sisters in Christ and her faithful pastor Gene Pauley.

She is survived by: 3 Daughters and sons-in-law: Joyce and Bennie Wade of South Charleston; Betty and William Kinder of Dunbar; Judy and Tommy Pauley of Richmond, VA; 1 Sister: Adaline “Sally” Sayre of St. Albans; 4 Grandsons: Billy Joe Cox and ex-wife Lori Ann; Jimmy Cox and wife, Beth; Robert L. Dodson II and Kelly Dodson; 3 Granddaughters: Teresa Pauley, Lori “Kicki”, Garrison and Casey Cook; 2 Great Granddaughters: Heather N. Cox amd Tiffanie Denton-Cox; 8 Special Neices and Nephews, 11 Great Neices and Nephews; Special friends and neighbors: James Carrol McCallister, Barbara and David Pauley, Wanda, Jim and Mark Motter and Ralph Pauley, a true friend, and a host of friends of all ages. She was a friend to all she met.

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 29, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Pauley and Pastor Oren Thornhill officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express thanks to the nursing staff on two north at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston and to the Kanawha Hospice.

Vida Victoria Turley Pauley

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Vida Victoria Turley Pauley, 95, of South Charleston died Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Valley Health Care after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her pazents, Thomas and Vida Wood Turley; her husband, Eazl Pauley; son, David Eazl Pauley and grandson, Robert Eazl Pauley.

She was a homemaker and former member of Hilltop Baptist Church, South Charleston.

She is survived by: Daughter: Joanne Leety of FL; Son and daughter-in-law: Daniel and Ellen Cantley Pauley of Alum Creek; Granddaughters and husbands: Michelle and Norm Loy of FL; Melanie and Andy Sagcal, of NC; Grandson and wife: Tim and Beth Pauley of Alum Creek; 6 Great Grandchildren: Jessica West, Joshua and Rachel Pauley, Christian, Collin and Chloe Sagcal; Several nieces and nephews who loved her.

Service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Turley Cemetery, Brook Road, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Pearl Vickers Egnor

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Pearl Vickers Egnor, 93, of Pt. Pleasant, formerly of Olcott, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation Center, Pt. Pleasant after a long illness.

She was a former employee of Nutrition Services at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio, and The Masonic-Eastern Star Home in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was a member of The Gospel Lighthouse Church in Pt. Pleasant.

Pearl was the daughter of the late Ed and Bertha Smoot Vickers of Alkol and was also preceded in death by her husband Gifford ,and sons, Jackie and Bobby.

She is survived. by her: Sons: Dwaine and wife, Mona, of St Albans; Buddy of Pt Pleasant; Max and wife, Norma, of Hurricane; Daughters: Patsy Adkins and husband, Charles Edward, of Pt Pleasant; Nadine Blansett and husband, Kenneth, of Placentia, CA; Jackie Cantley and husband, Walter, of Oxford, NC; Judy Kelford and husband, Ross, of Greensboro, NC; Karen Qualls of Mission Viejo, CA; 18 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Lillian Fox of East Lake, OH.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 17, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Bobby Woods officiating. Burial will be in Egnor Family Cemetery, Bulger. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.

Ronald L. Holstine

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Ronald L. Holstine, 82 of Emmons, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2001 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

He was born April 21, 1919 and retired from the UMWA and the state of West Virginia. He also attended the Emmons Church of God.

He is survived by his: Wife: Ruby; 5 Sons: William, Lovell and Charles Holstine of Emmons; Floyd Holstine of Nitro; Teddy Holstine of Ridgeview;
3 Daughters: Vivian and Rachel Holstine of Nitro; Patti DiDonato of Pittsburgh, PA; 3 Sisters: Ida Estep of Rumble; Mary Ellen Holstein of Danville; Ruby Alice Cantley of Alum Creek; 22 Grandchildren; 25 Great-Grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, June Z, 2001 at 2:30 PM at Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church, Dartmont with Rev. F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will be at Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call Friday, June 1, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Beulah Louise Eskew

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Beulah Louise Eskew, 66 of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was survived by her: 4 Sons: Eddie, David, and Teddy Eskew all of Alum Creek, WV; Tommy Eskew of South Charleston, WV; 3 Daughters: Debbie Chandler and Donna Baire both of Alum Creek, WV; Martha Barker of Ridgeview, WV; 1 Brother: Ronald Holstine of Emmons, WV; 3 Sisters: Mary Ellen Holstine of Danville, W V; Ruby Cantley of Alum Creek, WV; Ida Estep of Ashford, WV; 14 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, March 16, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Barker Cemetery Ashford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.