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Murrel Paul McKinney

February 7th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Murrel Paul McKinney, 80, of Sumerco, departed this life on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1928 in Tango, West Virginia.  He was an elder and member of the Griffithsville Church of Christ, where he preached for 45 years. He served as a minister at numerous Churches of Christ, since 1953.  Murrel was a merchant marine and later served his country in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947.

He was an active member of his community. He was a past president and zone leader of the Lions Club. Murrel was involved in coaching and mentoring through youth athletics. He was an announcer of Duval High School Football and Griffithsville area little league baseball from 1957 to 1987. He was a loaned executive to the United Way of the Kanawha Valley. He graduated Duval High School and attended Morris Harvey College. Murrel retired as an accounting manager from Columbia Gas Corporation in 1985 after a 33 year career with the company. He is a fine example of a gentleman farmer. He reaped what he sowed, and the bounty of his labor was beautiful vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and animals for those around him. In addition to enjoying his big red tractor, he loved spending time in his workshop, hunting and playing golf.  Murrel is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Wavie McKinney; brother, Norris McKinney; sister, Roma Justice; son-in-law, Roger Lovejoy; and grandson, Joey Lovejoy.

Murrel was a devoted family man. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Alberta Alice (Watts) McKinney and their three children, daughter, Pauletta (Pam) Lovejoy of Alum Creek, son, Minister Charles McKinney (Cindy) of Beckley and son, David McKinney (Trena) of Alum Creek. Grandchildren, Ray Lovejoy (Corrie) of Charleston, Apphia McKinney of Kingwood, Dr. Gabriel McKinney of Sumerco, Joel McKinney of Huntington, Davy McKinney, Camdyn McKinney and Tamika Summerfield, all of Alum Creek. He had two great-granddaughters, Tahlee McKinney and Savanna Lovejoy.  Also surviving is his brother, Frederic McKinney, Jr. (Betty) of Charleston and sisters and brothers in law with whom he shared much of his life, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends \from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at the funeral home.

H. Stephen “Steve” Hunt

February 7th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

H. Stephen “Steve” Hunt, 54 of So Charleston passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness.  He was a retired maintenance supervisor for General Corporation in Charleston, a member of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge #159 and loved the outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray & Beulah Abbott Hunt and Twin Brothers: Ronald & Roland Hunt. 

Steve is survived by his sister,  Donna Hunt of St Albans; brothers,  Danny (Alice) and David (Ginny)Hunt all of So. Charleston; 6 nephews & nieces: Jeremy, Kortni, Jason, Jonathan, Traci & Chris and 3 Great nieces: Valerie, Sophia & Chaney.  

Memorial service will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2090 Childress Rd. Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service.  Per his request Mr Hunt was cremated.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311.

James “Jim” Cardwell, Jr.

February 5th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James “Jim” Cardwell, Jr. 85, of South Charleston, died February 5, 2009, after a brief illness. He was a native of McDowell County and the son of Rufus Franklin and Lena Vell (Burnett) Cardwell. His early work life included more than a decade in coal mining, In 1960, he and his family moved to Charleston where he began a successful association with The Prudential Insurance Company. Between 1971 and 1997, he was named twenty-four times to Prudential’s prestigious Million Dollar Round Table.

The continuing influence of Jim’s life is felt through his gift for developing relationships and forging friendships. His generosity of spirit was expressed in many ways, private and public, including support of the University of Charleston, the Church of Nazarene, and West Virginia Health Right. He was a proud West Virginian with a gift for storytelling and a wicked sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joseph, Mason, and Daniel. He is survived by his beloved and loving wife of nearly sixty-five years, Loretta June (Dove) Cardwell; their children and spouses, Connie Snodgrass of Leesburg, VA; Beverly DeBord of Springfield, OH; Karen Teel and husband Brooks Teel of South Charleston; Nancy Knurek and husband, Chuck Knurek of South Charleston; Cathy McCue and husband, David McCueof Plano, TX; David Cardwell and wife, Laura Cardwell of Abilene, TX; grandchildren and spouses John Snodgrass of Washington, D.C.: Elizabeth Snodgrass of London England; Charles DeBord and wife, Amanda DeBord of Lexington, KY; Rodgers Harshbarger and wife, Kate Harshbarger of Chapel Hill, NC; Sam Harshbarger of South Charleston; John Michael Harshbarger of Morgantown; Bryan Knurek and wife, Holly Knurek of Milford Center, OH; Melissa Buckley and husband Jacob Bucklew of Fairmont, WV; Allison Taylor and husband, Jamie Taylor of Alexandria, VA; Katie Vaden and husband, Ray Vaden of Porter, TX; Chris Cardwell and wife Jami Cardwell of San Antonio, TX; great granddaughters: Kennedy Knurek, Lucy Harshbarger and Katharine Snodgrass; sister, Margaret Geneva Ball of Tazewell, VA; and brother, Franklin Lane Cardwell of Auburndale, FL.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with the Reverend Kent Estep of South Charleston First Church of Nazarene officiating. Viewing will be from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.  Memorial donations may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 4923 Kentucky St., South Charleston, WV 25309 and West Virginia Health Right, 1520 Washington St. E. Charleston, WV 25311.

Robert “Bob” Wade

February 5th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Robert “Bob” Wade, 43, of Griffithsville, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at home after a sudden illness.  He was an employee of Ashworth Mobile Home Movers and a farmer. Bob was a good husband, father, son and a friend who would do anything for anybody.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa; five daughters, Jenni Lynn, Connie Marie, Becky Renee, Sara Hope and Keri Dawn; mother, Erma Wade; one sister, Janice Fore; four brothers, Freeman, Bill, Dale and Joe; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Homer Hensley officiating. Friends will gather from 5 to 7 p.m on Sunday at the funeral home.  The burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the Samson Cemetery, Garretts Bend.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.

Nellie Faye McClure

February 3rd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nellie Faye McClure, 82, of Sumerco went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at home surrounded by family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert O. “Pugh” McClure, 3 children Priscilla “Pat” Holt, Alice Faye and Darrell Ray. Parents Archie and Rev. Angie Williams. Sisters Cornia Loftis Tribble and Carrie Johnson and she was a member of Summitt Community Church.

She is survived by her Daughters; Mariam Tackett of Cincinnati, Ohio and Darlene Mae Tackett (JR) of Sumerco. Sons; Rev. Dwight McClure (Janet) of Sumerco, Gilbert McClure (Joyce) of North Port, Florida and Rev. P. Timothy McClure (Jenny) of Melbourne, Florida.  Also survived by 16 Grandchildren 25 Great Grandchildren 2 Great-Great Grandchildren; Sisters; Ruth Cornell of Woodville and Ann Egnor (Carl) of Sumerco. Brother; John Williams (Jean) of Dayton, Ohio.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 7 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastors Dwight & Tim McClure and Chuck Adkins officiating. Burial will be in the Pauley Cemetery at Woodville. Friends may gather two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Betty Gillenwater Dunlap

February 3rd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Gillenwater Dunlap, 64, of Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 3, 2009 surrounded by family and friends.  She was preceded in death by husband, Billy; parents, Wilkie and Ella Gillenwater; brother, James Gillenwater.  She attended Morning Star House of Prayer at Ridgeview. 

She is survived by her sons, Billy (Lisa), and Frederick (Nancy) both of Yawkey, Alvie (Mary) of Nitro; daughters, Alice King and Belinda (Chris) Smith both of Pine Grove; four grandchildren, Amanda, Mike, Chris and Riley; step-grandson, Curtis; brothers, Darrell and Kenny Gillenwater; sisters, Helen Steele, Ruby Sandt and Janet Estep; and lots of friends.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Barry Meadows and Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorial contributions be made to the funeral home

Judy K. McClure

February 2nd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judy K. McClure, 62 of Sod, went home to be with the Lord, Monday February 2, 2009 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.  She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church at Yawkey.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry; parents: Rev. Willis & Shirley Nicholas.  She is survived by her sons: Barry McClure (Judi) of Charleston; Matthew McClure (Erin) of Grants, New Mexico; Sister: Iva Sowards of Alum Creek; Brothers: Phillip Nicholas of Sod and Timothy Nicholas

Funeral will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery at Sod. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.