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Tammy Joyce Woodall

January 5th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tammy Joyce Woodall, 59, of Hurricane passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Tammy was a 1982 graduate of Duval High School and retired from the State of WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary David Woodall; parents, Garnith & Margaret Totten Hughes; sister, Sharon Oldaker; and nephew, Eric Hughes.

Tammy is survived by her daughter, Nichole Oldham; grandchildren, Drew Oldham, Alex Young, and Karlee Thompson; siblings, Ricky (Janie) Hughes, Susie Hughes (Jean), Teresa Hudson, Scott Hughes, Rosie (Bert) Anderson; best friends, Leah George and Dawn Pierce.

Tammy’s wishes were to be cremated and a graveside service will be held in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Warren Winston Whipple

January 4th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Warren Winston Whipple, Sr., 81 years of age, of Bloomingrose, WV, native of New England, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Valley Center Nursing Facility after a long illness.

He passed peacefully in his wife’s arms on the same day he proposed to her 37 years ago. He was a builder and developer by trade and built several multi-million dollar homes, apartments, and city developments. He loved traveling and doing evangelistic work.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Lester, Sr. and Ruth Whipple; brothers, Lester, Edward, and Newton Whipple; sons, Stephen Whipple and Jonathan Clegg; and grandson, Mark Clegg.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra Atkins-Whipple; sons, Warren Jr., Timothy, Jonathan, James (Imelda) David, Daniel (Jasmine), Isaac, and Stephen (Joyce) Clegg; sister, Carol (David) Norris; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held in Bloomingrose, WV with immediate family only at the Whipple Family Cemetery in Bloomingrose, WV.

The family would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the staff at Valley Center for the care they gave to Warren while he was ill.

Wreatha Lou Zirkle

December 29th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Wreatha Lou Zirkle (78) of Alum Creek, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 27th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Wreatha was born on February 11, 1945, to James Lester White and Opal Pearl White in Quick, West Virginia. She grew up in Elkview, West Virginia and graduated from Elkview High School.

Wreatha met the love of her life, Thomas (“Tom”) Curnes Zirkle Jr., in 1966 when she waitressed his table at the F&J restaurant in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. One year later, Wreatha and Tom got married at City Hall next to the restaurant where they met. Though their wedding day was modest, their marriage was anything but — the love between Tom and Wreatha could light up a room.

Together, Wreatha and Tom went on to have two children, Thomas (“Tom”) Curnes Zirkle III and William (“Bill”) Lester Zirkle. Though their family of four occasionally moved around, one thing remained constant — Wreatha’s home was filled with love, laughter, and occasional chaos at the hands of her two beloved sons.

Though she cherished her role as a beloved wife and mother, Wreatha’s favorite role was that as a grandparent to her four grandchildren — TC,

Lindsey, Taylor, and Addison. Anyone who knew her grandchildren knew that Wreatha was more than just their “Mama Wreatha” — she was their confidant, advocate, and reliable beacon of warmth and wisdom. Wreatha deeply cared for her grandchildren and always ensured that they were safe, healthy, and happy. She did not do this out of obligation, but because of who she was.

Wreatha is survived by her husband Tom, her sons Tom (Mylinda) and Bill (Terri), her sisters Kathryn (“Nannie”) Armstead and Freda (“Sis”) Kessel, her brothers Jerry White and Sammy White, and her beloved dog Buddy. She is also survived by her grandchildren Thomas Curnes IV (“TC”), Lindsey Paige Zirkle, Taylor Brooke Zirkle, and Addison Luke Zirkle; her great-grandchildren Hunter Curnes Zirkle and Karson Lee Zirkle; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Wreatha is preceded in death by her father James Lester White; her mother Opal Pearl White; her brothers James (“Junior”) White, Clayton White, and Earl White; and her sisters Leora (“Shorty”) Foster, Geraldine Ketter, and Loretta Murdock.

Wreatha will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and warm spirit. She was a private and quiet person, but she was also witty and fierce. She was strong-willed, honest, and always reliable. She was tough as nails, and this trait of hers never wavered as she courageously battled her cancer diagnosis throughout the past few months. Though we will miss her dearly, we are grateful that she is free from pain and is at peace. Until we see her again, we will continue to honor her legacy.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Glenn Lovell Meadows

December 26th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Glenn Lovell Meadows, 86, of South Charleston passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at home.

He was an automotive parts salesman and served his country in the United States Army.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Susie Holstine Meadows; and sister, Kay Graley.

He is survived by his brothers, Rick (Lori) Meadows and Bill G. Meadows; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 12:30 pm, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Kenneth Ray “Smiley” Huffman, 82, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eustace Paul and Clella Alice Tinsley Huffman, first wife, Sandra, brothers, Nathaniel, Marvin and Carl, and sister, Norma Jean Milam.

He was a route salesman with Royal Crown and a member of Ivydale Baptist Church, and served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Kenny was an avid golfer and was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, brothers, Walter Huffman, Charleston, WV, and Paul Huffman, Louisville, KY, sister, Barbara Hester, Louisville, KY. He is also survived by his special niece, Jessie Martin (Glen) and their son Gavin all of Scott Depot and several other beloved nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Holstine presiding. Entombment will follow the service at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, with military graveside rites.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV 25312.

Terri Jo Bell

December 20th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Terri Jo Bell, 73, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Charleston Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wirt and Lucille Green Jones, brother, Wirt Jr., and sister, Susan Jones.

Terri retired from the DMV. Growing up, she attended First Logan Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years, Ronnie, and five children, David (Caroline) Johnson, Kelly (Steve) Parson, Kim (David) Blake, Kevin (Brooksanna) Bell and Brent (Michelle) Conley. 15 Grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three lifelong friends, Cid, Joan and Anne who were bonded by their DMC promise.

The greatest joy of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Charles (Sonny) Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.

Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lovell Rheuben Holstine

December 20th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Lovell Rhueben Holstine, 75, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at CAMC – Memorial Division, Charleston. He is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Lovell Holstine and parents, Ronald & Ruby Holstine.

He is survived by his wife, Katie, son, Kelly Holstine, daughters, Sarah Jane Holstine and Christy Gail Holstine, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lovell was owner/manager of a junk yard and a mechanic. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam (1973).

He will be cremated and burial will be at a later date at the Barker Cemetery, Ashford, WV.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV has been caring for families since 1950.

Adene Faye Barker

December 19th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Adene Faye Barker, 74, of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 17, 2023, peacefully at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert & Juanita Cobb Moore, sisters, Karen Rhodes Dunlap, Genava Miller and Adelene Moore, and brothers, Carl and Clark Rhodes, Guy, Kurt and Hilbert Moore.

She is survived by her husband, Emory, sons, David (Christine) Vickers, Tampa, FL, and Timothy Brian (Sandra) Vickers, El Paso, TX, daughter, Marlena Vickers, Alum Creek, brothers, Billy (Ellen) Moore, Alum Creek, Robert Moore (Michael Knight), Charlotte, NC, sister, Mary Elizabeth Griffith, and two grandchildren, Ryan and Kevin Vickers.

Adene attended Duval High School and she retired as a baker at Sam’s Club, Southridge.

Service will be 1:00pm Friday, December 22, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with family and friends sharing memories and anecdotes. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jo Ann Walls

December 17th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jo Ann Walls, 80, of Alkol passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Boone Memorial Hospital.

She was a 1962 graduate of Duval High School and a former employee of Glover Clinic and Dr. Watson’s office in Madison.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Dona Stone Clark; granddaughter, Meagan Ann Katherine Blosser; brothers, Jackie, Harold, Ralph, Tommy, and Ronnie; sister, Jean Newman.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jimmy; son, Mark (Rita) Walls; daughter, Melissa Walls; grandchildren, Mark Lee (Melissa), Heather & Josh; great grandchildren, Payton, Tyler, Ethan, Jacob, Zachary, Stephanie, Sage, Ashton, David, Cohen, Graison, Jackson, & Easton; great grandchildren, Sienna, Noah, & Damion; sister, Anna Lea Smith; also, many nieces and nephews.

Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services.

Bonnie Jean Runyan

December 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Bonnie Jean Runyan “Mama Boo”, 80, of Alum Creek, WV, went to be with the heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, and reunite with her son, Joey and the love of her life, Kenneth of 63 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William & Helen Hudson Goff, and brothers, Franklin, Bob, and Gary Goff.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ. Bonnie was known for serving and caring for others and always being gracious to everyone. She was owner/ operator of Bonnie’s Beauty Shop at Alum Creek.

She is survived by her son, Jerry (Penny), daughter, Julie Meikle and her special gal, Kristi (diamond Jim) Pritt. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Wesley (Tamy), Adam (Jennifer), Michael (Carrie), Cala, Zachary, and great-grandchildren, Mason, Gavin, Daisy, Joey, Addison, Kylie, Brady, Gunner, and Bennett and sister, Ginny (David) Hunt.

Service will be 2:00pm Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Joseph Watts and Charlie McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at the Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV.

Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387.