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Betty Adkins

February 27th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Adkins, 75, of South Charleston, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Select Speciality Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her partner, David Bradshaw; parents, Claude and Mary Massey; and sisters, Garnet Pauley and Mildred Tomblin.

Betty was born July 24, 1932, and was a homemaker who took great pride in taking care of her family as well as anyone else who needed her help.  She was a true inspiration to all who knew her and will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by her children, Charles Wayne Grass and his wife, Pam,  of Teays Valley, Diana Samples and her husband, Ed, of South Charleston, Debi Bowman of Ballaire, FL, and Nisa Kaehlin and her partner, Cindy Toon, of North Carolina; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Carl Windell Rhodes

February 26th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carl Windell Rhodes, 47, of South Charleston, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 after a long illness.  There will be no services.   Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Carl was a veteran of the Navy.

Carl had no children

He is survived by:

Sister: Lora Diane Rhodes

2 Brothers: Wayne Rhodes of Charleston

Darrell Rhodes of Alum Creek

 

No Services

Alfred B. Van Gundy

February 26th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alfred B. Van Gundy, 84, of Sumerco, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Boone Healthcare, Madison, after long illness.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Blanche and Allie, and his brother, Sanford.

He is survived by his wife, Marie; two sons, Samuel and Alfred, Jr.; step-son, Gary Dunlap; sisters, Verbie Messer and Lennie Hudson; one grandson, Tim.

Mr. Van Gundy was interred in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle on Sunday, March 2, 2008.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marie P. Whitlock Bell

February 25th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marie P. Whitlock Bell, 94, of Alum Creek, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at the home of her granddaughter, Mary Alice Schmidt at Given, West Virginia.

She was  a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church.

Marie  was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Whitlock and Freeman Bell;

daughter, Betty Ann Roberts; son, Joel Mack Whitlock; grandson, James Whitlock and

great granddaughter, Kathryn Schmidt.

She is survived by her sons, Jim Whitlock of Texas and David (Janice) Whitlock of South Charleston; daughter-in-law, Sandra Whitlock of Alum Creek; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Tommy Roberts and Al Mendez officiating.  Pallbearers for Marie will be Kevin and Eric Whitlock, Mark Roberts, Tony Witt, Mike Angel and Tristan Schmidt.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.cwstables1@aol.com.

Tamala (Tammy) Rose Berry

February 23rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tamala (Tammy) Rose Berry, 49, of St. Albans, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Spaulding, sister, Peggy Barker, and brother, JR Spaulding.

She is survived by:

Husband: Gary Berry

Mother: Oma Pauley

2 Daughters: Melinda Treadway and  Tabitha Smith

Son: Wayne Berry

4 Sisters: Janet (Sue) Egnor, Paula Clay, Barbara Wilson, Chesalie Bauer and Myrtle Reid

Brother: William “Squirm” Spaulding

3 grandchildren: Johnna, Tyler, and Steven

Caregivers: Anna Roberts and Shelley Castle.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Sumerco Church of God with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.  Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens.  Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given toward the funeral expense.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements

Paul K. Bays

February 23rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Paul K. Bays, 85, of St. Albans, died Saturday, Februrary 23, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Paul was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans and was a retiree of Union Carbide.

Paul K. Bays, 85, of St. Albans, died Saturday, Februrary 23, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Lee Bays.

Paul is survived by his only daughter, Barbara Byrus; grandson and wife, Mike and Amanda Byrus; granddaughter, Kimberle Byus Smith; great granddaughter, Taylor Smith; and two great-grandsons, Will & Jacob Byus, all of St. Albans.

Paul’s family would like to thank Cindy Cobb and the staff at Country Villa for the wonderful care given by them to Paul.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.  Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans.  Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.  Friends and family may call 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.

Dale E. Hudson

February 23rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dale E. Hudson, 66, of Alum Creek, was born September 15, 1941, in Charleston, the fourteenth of sixteen children of Harvey M. And Ina Means Hudson. He departed this life to enter eternal life on Saturday, February 23, 2008, following a short illness at CAMC Memorial Division.

On April 11, 1954, Dale received Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Oakwood Baptist Church where he remained a life time member. He attended Charleston High School and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a retiree of the Huntington Banks, was an avid WVU Mountaineer fan and  loved to travel, fish and hunt in his native state.

Preceding Dale in death are his parents, five brothers, two sisters and his beloved beagles Katy and Dolly.

Surviving him is the angel of his life and companion of 23 years, Becky Phipps and her children, Keith Phipps and wife Ann of Danville, and Lisa Phipps Orr and her husband, Bob of Cincinnati; Ms. Phipps’ grandchildren, Joel Phipps, Delaney and Noah Orr.

Also surviving him are Dale’s eight remaining sisters, Macel Rader of New Jersey, Mary Poehlman and husband Howard of Michigan, Beuna Belle Withrow of Dunbar, Corinne Shumway of Wisconsin, Wanda Paxton of Poca, Patty Casto of Davis Creek, Margy Stockton and husband Dick of North Charleston and Claudia Sims and husband Tom of Charleston. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews locally and across the country.

Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday February 27, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Rev. Rick Harless officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum So. Charleston. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

The Phipps and Hudson families are grateful to Drs. Al Phister, Heather Tarantino and Liz Young and the MICU staff for their competent and compassionate care of our loved one.

Nellie Ann Turley

February 22nd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nellie Ann Turley 75 of So Charleston died Friday, Feb 22, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by:

Husband: Lester Turley

3 Daughters: Janie Rabel, Leslie Turley & Sadie Hartman

2 Sons: Wilson A. Pauley and Bernard Turley

1 Brother: Delmar Smith

6 grandchildren

2 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2008 , at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Rev Chris A. Braschler officiating.  Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Edward “Buck” Spencer Jr.

February 20th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edward “Buck” Spencer Jr.,  “Red”, of Charleston  died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Camc General after a short illness. 

He was a heavy equipment operator for WV Dept. Of Highways.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Delcie Spencer, and special girl, Stephanie Wright.

He is survived by:

2 Sons: Christopher and William Edward Spencer

Sister: Emma Young of Dunbar

2 Brothers: Herman Spencer of Florida

Brady Spencer of Hawaii

Special Uncle & Aunt, who were like second parents to Edward, Herman & Betty Boggess of Sissonville.

2 Grandchildren

He will be sadly mssed by several other dear family members & friends including his special girl, Makayla Wright.

Service with military honors will be 7:00 pm Monday, February 25, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Buck shared with his family & would like everyone to know that he did everything he wanted in life at least twice, his only regret was some things he would have done more times.  About his life he said, “I did it my way.”

Jewell E. Saul Asbury

February 20th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jewell E. Saul Asbury, 86, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was a retired clerk of U.S. Postal Service, a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Clell & Esta Pauley; husbands Hershel Saul and Clifford Asbury.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Linda Rodgers of Charleston

3 Sons: Sam Saul of Alkol

Freddy Saul of Sumerco

Eric Saul of Alum Creek

2 Sisters: Glennis McClure of Elkview

Anna Grace Hudson of Pliny

10 Grandchildren

16 great grandchildren

Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Mike Kordusky and Clarence Hutton officiating.   Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.