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Obituaries: May 11, 2010
REV. RAYMOND
PAUL ANDERSON
The Rev. Raymond Paul Anderson, 82, of St. Albans, a "soldier of the cross," gloriously crossed the finish line of his race in peaceful victory, May 1, 2010, surrounded by his family.
Raymond was born in Charleston on February 11, 1928. He was the son of the late Henry and Cecile Anderson.
Raymond was a minister of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church. He is a former pastor of the Kanawha City Apostolic Church, Glad Tidings Apostolic Church, Keystone Apostolic Church and North Charleston Apostolic Church, all of the Charleston area.
Raymond was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Cedar Coal Company and was a former employee of Mack Truck. He was a former adult literacy teacher. He was a member of the St. Albans United Pentecostal Church.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances Rose; and brother, Harold.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Teloa and Jerry Tackett of Zanesville, Ohio, Becky and Danny Anderson of Charleston, Kaye and Eddie Johnson of Kingsport, Tenn., and Paula and Randy Witt of Charleston; a brother, Clayton and wife, Patricia Anderson, of Gainesville, Fla.; a sister Lucille and husband, John Bennett, of Tallahassee, Fla.; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Kimberly and Brad Christian, Crystal Bush, Tim and Melody Johnson, Candace Tackett, Cyndi Raye and Aaron Bounds, Benjamin Bush, Nathan Johnson, Tiphanii and Justin Meadors and Justin and Christi Witt; seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Austin, Laken, Arry'Ana, Sawyer, Brendan and Jillian; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 4, at the North Charleston Apostolic Church, Charleston, with the Rev. Aaron Bounds and Pastor Stephen Neese officiating. Burial followed in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.
The family will receive online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home assisted the Anderson family.
LOUISE R. BARNA
Louise R. Barna, RN, 83, wife of the late Paul Barna of St. Albans, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the home of her son, the Rev. Mark Barna, and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, in North Charleston, S.C.
Mrs. Barna was born in 1926 in McAlpin. She graduated from Raleigh General Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse.
She is survived by two sons, Stephen of Herndon, Va., and the Rev. Mark Barna of North Charleston, S.C., and six grandchildren.
A vigil was held at the home of the Rev. Mark and Elizabeth Barna. Mrs. Barna was buried at Saints Mary and Martha Orthodox Monastery in Wagener, S.C., after a funeral service at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Please send memorial donations to Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 1228, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465.
LINDA L. CURRY
Linda L. Curry, 69, of Hamlin went home to the Lord, with her family by her side, Friday, April 30, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
After raising her family, she was employed at United Health Care and PEIA. She was a member of Hamlin Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter and her father, Ernest Burns.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Fred; five children, Phyllis Curry; Sandy (Bob) Swan, Elizabeth (Dan) Hager, Chuck (Becky) Curry and Jill (Brian) Adkins; mother, Olive Burns; two sisters, Wanda Lawson and Patty Burns; brother, Ernest Burns Jr.; and foster brother, Russell Blackwell. The joy of her life was her 12 grandchildren, Daniel (Ashley) Hager; Bobbi and Bethany Swan, Lindsey and Matthew Hager, Haley, Taylor and Chase Curry and Sean, Josh, Trace and Zach Adkins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5, at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, with Minister Brian Barrett officiating. Burial followed in Harvey's Creek Cemetery, Hamlin.
Donations may be made in memory of Linda Curry to Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Lynn Jarrell, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington, WV 25701.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Keblawi and Dr. Oakley and the oncology staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Arrangements were in the care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.
KAREN A. "KAY"
ELMORE GIVENS
Karen A. "Kay" Elmore Givens, 63, of St. Albans, formerly of Elkview, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
She fought breast cancer in 2000; squamous cell cancer of the tonsils and in 2009-2010, cancer of non-descriptive origin of the liver.
She was the owner of Gary's Lock Service, St. Albans, and a 25-year member of Dunbar Church of God.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Major and Helen Elmore, and sisters, Pat "Norlene" Gardner and Vicki Lynn Elmore.
Surviving are her husband Gerald L. "Gary" Givens of St. Albans; son, Gary Wayne Pauley II of Nashville, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Barbara Givens of St. Albans; and sisters, Carol Coffman and her husband, Charlie, of Florida, Mary Baldwin and her husband, Clint, Linda Green and her husband, John, and Bobbie Elswick, all of Elkview
She had lots of nieces and nephews whom she loved to dote upon with love. They will all miss her deeply.
Services were held Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry McCallister officiating. Burial followed in Elmore Family Cemetery, Dutch Ridge.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, was in charge of the arrangements.
GERTRUDE LOUISE
(KENT) HALL
Gertrude Louise (Kent) Hall, 85, of Leon died April 28, 2010. Services were held Saturday, May 1, at Creston Church, Evans. Casto Funeral Home, Evans, was in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT G. HIGGINBOTHAM
Mr. Robert G. Higginbotham, 82, of Poca went home to be with the Lord April 30, 2010, at the Hubbard Hospice House.
Mr. Higginbotham was retired from Monsanto, a member of Rock Branch Independent Church and a Marine Corp Veteran of World War II. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, which allowed him to enjoy the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Willadean Higginbotham, and infant son, Timmy Wayne.
He is survived by his children, Vickie Harrison and her husband, Phil, of Winfield, Darlena Higginbotham and her husband, Jay, of Sissonville, and Bobbie Higginbotham and his wife, Virginia, of Eleanor; sister, Delores Craigo of Poca; seven grandchildren, Sherry, Tod, Rodney, Amber and her husband, Chris, Kendra, Auna and her husband, Matt, and Jonathan; five great-grandchildren, Alecia, Steven, Jeremy, Brookelyn and Jacob; and three great-great-grandchildren, Tarah, Braelyn and Landon.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Robert G. Higginbotham was held Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Delbert Hawley and John Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium, Red House.
The family suggests donations are made to the Hubbard Hospice House 1001 Kennawa Drive Charleston, WV 25311.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Higginbotham family.
DONALD R. HILL SR.
Donald R. Hill Sr., 85, of Culloden died February 7, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Don was born April 28, 1924, in Hometown.
Don was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bessie Alice Taylor Hill; his father, Clay Hill of Hometown; mother, Carrie Kerwood; stepfather, Dell Kerwood of Hometown; and sisters, Juanita and Doris.
Don served his country in World War II and married shortly after returning home. He retired from Union Carbide after 30 years of service. Known as Pap by his grandchildren, he has enjoyed his life with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always ready for the trip to see them. Pap was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and last year he made his first trip to Wrigley Field with his son and granddaughter. He had the best attitude of life, live and love. We will miss that smile.
Don is survived by his sons, Donald Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Culloden, Gary Wayne and his wife, Janet, of Belpre, Ohio, and Wesley C. and his wife, Donna, of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter, Regina Burgess of Nitro; grandchildren, Betsie Rae Davis and her husband, Wayne, of Fort Wayne, Ind., Zachary Hill of Belpre, Ohio, Cameron Hill and his wife, Ashley, of Parkersburg, Wesley C. Hill Jr. of Spencer, and Mark of Virginia; great-grandsons, Brayden, Ethan and Coleton Hill of Parkersburg; brother, Harvey and his wife, Martha, of St. Albans; sisters, Hattie Bays and her husband, Garland, of Hometown, and Linda Riffee and her husband, Richard, of Cross Lanes; special friends, Grady and Debby Lowe of Culloden, Yvonne Butler of Scott Depot, Linda Toben of Hurricane, and Al Lieder of Ohio; and his best buddy, Vanilla.
There was a private memorial service at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Red House.
His smile will be greatly missed.
BRANDON LEE KYTE
Brandon Lee Kyte, 28, of St. Albans passed away April 27, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.
Brandon was employed at McGrew Tire, which he enjoyed, and was a member of the St. Albans Moose Lodge. He loved working on cars and trucks, four-wheeling and the West Virginia Mountaineers.
He was preceded in death by his Nana, Roberta Cooper.
Brandon is survived by his loving wife, Courtney, who never left his bedside through numerous hospitalizations; two children, Hannah Jane and Haiden Lee; mother and stepfather, Ruth and Jeff Fields; father, Bradley Hall; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dennis "Bear" and Beverly Lewis; two sisters, Tracy Pennington and Amy Kyte; half-brother, Phillip Hall; one nephew and several nieces, whom he adored; and his dog, Missy.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
CHARLOTTE KAY LILLY
Charlotte Kay Lilly, 61, of Nitro passed away April 27, 2010.
She was born July 6, 1948, in Charleston, a daughter of the late Troy and Bertha Adams Pauley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her nephews, Larry David Cottrell and Douglas Pauley.
Charlotte was actively involved in her children's lives as a homemaker and homeroom parent throughout their childhood. Once her children were raised, she entered the workforce at St. Albans Floral.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Douglas C.; three daughters, Ronda Kay Bowling and husband, Larry, of Cross Lanes, Emma Lou Fowler of Cross Lanes, and Lisa Ann Estep of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; son-in-law, Cameron Fowler of Big Chimney; five grandchildren, Matthew R. and Miranda N. Bowling, Alyson Fowler, and Savannah and Megan Estep; brothers, Doyle Pauley of Biloxi, Miss., and Herold Pauley of Winfield; sisters, Evelyn Samples of Elkview, Aileen Cox of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Rose Thompson of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to honor the life of Charlotte Kay Lilly was held Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with her nephew, Pastor Steve Samples, officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Aunt Rose, Uncle Jerry and the Hospice staff for their dedication, love and support shown to our loved one.
Memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
REXFORD LEE NULL
Rexford Lee Null of Hurricane left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2010, with his loving and devoted family by his side, after a relatively short battle with lung cancer.
He was born June 9, 1940, and was the only son of the late Hazel and Lee Null.
Rex graduated from WVU in 1962 with a degree in chemical engineering and later received his MBA from West Virginia COGS. He retired from his sole employer, Monsanto Corporation with nearly 30 years of service in 1991 at the age of 51. He was blessed to enjoy 18 years of retirement with his family. He and his entire family attended Bible Center Church in Charleston, where he enjoyed being fed the Word and growing his faith in Christ, and often left services singing hymns.
Rex is survived by his high school sweetheart and lovely bride of 50 years, Judy. They were best friends and inseparable soul mates and proud parents of two children: daughter, Lesa (Barry) Bostic of Hurricane; and son, Jeff (Poozie) of Charleston. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Coby Null, Callen Bostic, and Tyson Null.
Rex was the epitome of a family man as his life centered around the activities, needs, and his love for those closest to him. He was the rock and leader of the family and modeled integrity, honesty, work ethic, and agape (totally unconditional) love on a daily basis. He prioritized support and provision for family and was always in attendance for games and activities that his children were involved with, including attendance at nearly every 2009-10 Nitro High School basketball game throughout his illness, because of his devotion and pride in his son, Jeff, who coached the Wildcats. He continued to demonstrate that same love and support for his grandchildren with his presence at their activities, recitals and games as well. His grandchildren will always remember him as a papa who got down to wrestle, play board games and ball with them. He was the ultimate role model of a loving husband, father and grandfather, and let his actions speak louder than any words. He displayed exemplary character and an old-school approach to life by literally living in a way that continuously impacted his family as well as all those who were privileged to know him.
Rex was a jack of all trades as he acted as the family mechanic, construction worker, accountant, tax preparer, financial advisor, mover and, above all, wise council. A great day for Rex began with breakfast with the love of his life and then onto an afternoon of yard work, fixing, repairing or providing a service for someone in need.
He routinely and so unselfishly poured his most precious commodity into others...his time. He created memories that will sustain his survivors forever and even in death it was his life that provided such a blessing to those who knew him. Rex achieved things most men only dream about and he lived an abundant life by earning the respect of his family and friends.
Funeral services for Rex were held Friday, May 7, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor David Jones officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Those who wish may leave an online memorial or condolence at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
DOROTHY WOODS OLDHAM
Dorothy Woods Oldham, a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, left this earth in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010, at Valley Center, South Charleston, after a short illness.
She was owner of Dot's Resale shop in Nitro from 1982 to 1992. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Nitro. She was a member of Circle No. 2 and a member of the Sew Happy Quilters. She was member of the order of the Eastern Star. She loved to sew and quilt. She was a wonderful cook and baker, sharing these talents with all those around her. She loved to play cards at all family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert (Bob) Woods; her parents; two brothers; one sister; and great-grandson, Christopher Garrison.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, John Oldham; son, John (Christy) Woods of Michigan; daughters, Cathy (Len) Welch of Tennessee and Debi (Richard) Spence of St. Albans; brothers, Kenneth Reed of Sod and Harry Reed of Arizona; grandchildren, Robby (Holly) Woods, Wendy (Jack) Garrison, Kelly Welch, Kim (John) Stangenberg, Bobby (Terri) Welch, Beth Linville, Jeremy Spence, Joshua (Sheanna) Spence, and Marybeth (Nathan) Green; great-grandchildren, Gabe Garrison, C J, Malachi, Amelia and Noel Woods, Drew and Erin Williams, Saylor Spence Green; great-great-granddaughter, Rayanne Burch; stepchildren, Mike, Gary and Jeff Oldham, Patricia Stone and Jane Sanson and their families; and her beloved dog, Maggie.
A loving thanks to her caregiver and best friend, Amy Brogan of Nitro, and a heartfelt thank you to her caregivers at Thomas Hospital and Valley Center. A special Thank You to Marian Higginbotham of Hospice for being there.
A celebration of life service was held Saturday, May 1, 2010, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Nitro, with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 278 Nitro, WV 25143.
Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.
Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, was in charge of arrangements.
JOSHUA WILLIAM
"PICK" PICKRON
Joshua William "Pick" Pickron, 26, of St. Albans passed away Sunday April 25, 2010, at his home.
Born July 11, 1983, in Duncan, Okla., he was a son of James Kevin and Sheri Marie Ezell Pickron.
Joshua was a member of UMWA Local 1582, Charleston, and a graduate of St. Albans High School class of 2001.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée, Toni Lane of St. Albans; son, Austin Lane of St. Albans; maternal grandparents, "Papa" Jerry and "MeeMee" Charlene Ezell of Tishomingo, Okla.; paternal grandmother, "Nanny" Beth Pickron of Blountstown, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Kayla and Adam Pauley of South Charleston; and brothers, James Kevin II and Chrissy Pickron of Jacksonville, N.C., Timothy Dewayne Pickron of St. Albans. He is also survived by his niece, Sarah Pickron, one aunt and four uncles.
Graveside funeral services were held Friday, April 30, 2010, at Mt. Tabor Church of God Cemetery, St. Albans, with Eric Templeton officiating. Burial followed the service.
You may visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of the arrangements
CAROL J. DAVIS SHELTZ
Carol J. Davis Sheltz, 66, of Culloden passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.
Carol was born in St. Albans on January 13, 1944, and was a daughter of the late Luther C. and Clara M. Davis.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald R. Sheltz; daughters and a son-in-law, Kelly M. Sheltz of Culloden and Lisa and Christopher Johnson of Maryville, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Scott C. and Diane Sheltz of Bristow, Va.; sisters, JoAnn Rhodes of St. Albans and Lou Ella Carr of Hurricane; and grandchildren, Robyn Tucker, Brittany Johnson and Brent Sheltz.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6, at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, Hurricane, with Pastor Larry Cooper officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
EDDIE LEE SLATER
Eddie Lee Slater, 60, of St. Albans passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital. He was born June 30, 1949 in Charleston and was a son of the late Roy D. and Virginia H. Slater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis R.; great-nephew, Aaron Jackson; and nephew-in-law, Matt Linville.
He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He attended Safe Harbour Day Care.
He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Linn and her companion, Joe Payne, of St. Albans; sister-in-law, Terri Slater of Hagerstown, Md.; nieces, Sharon Linville of Scott Depot, Crystal Jackson of Johnstown, Pa., and Valerie Slater and her companion, Bruce Valentine, of Hagerstown, Md.; nephews, Steven Slater and his wife, Maria, of Somerset, Pa., and Darren Slater and his wife, Allison, of Hagerstown, Md.; great-nephews, Chase and Blake Linville of Scott Depot, Matthew Smith, Timothy Beaumont of Somerset, Pa., Joseph Jackson of Johnstown, Pa., Zachary Slater of Hagerstown, Md., and Quincy Valentine of Hagerstown, Md.; and great-nieces, Autumn Linville of Scott Depot, Elizabeth and Faith Slater, Stephanie Smith of Somerset, Pa., and Tessa Slater and Jazmine Valentine of Hagerstown, Md.
A celebration of Eddie's life was held Wednesday, May 5, at Fairlawn Baptist Church, Dunbar, with the Rev. Roger Jordan officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
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