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Jill Suzanne Smith

July 29th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jill Suzanne Smith, 44, of Sumerco, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at home.  She resided in Sumerco at the home of her parents.  She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and a student of the Special Needs Adult Program.

Jill had an unusual life long disease, Xeroderma Pigmentosa.  While a child of the community, she was as well a citizen of the world since laboratories around the globe have used her cells for decades in the advancement of disease research.   Jill’s loving, sweet and kind nature will be missed and long remembered.   Jill is predeceased by her mother, Betty W. Smith, who through the years provided remarkable devotion and love to her; maternal grandparents, Carlos and Hazel Westfall and paternal grandparents, Rev. J. Edgar and Velma Smith.

She is survived by her father, Dr. J. Loren Smith of Sumerco; brothers, Dr. Scott and Polly Smith of Sumerco, Clark W. Smith of St. Albans; sister, Julie C. Smith of Canton, CT and seven nieces, Tori, Taylor, Elizabeth, Gracie, Mattie, Jillian, and Shellie.  The family would like to thank special friends, Jo Ann Midkiff and Tammy Pearson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, with Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating.  Family and friends may gather from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Special Needs Adult Program, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Ruby Mae Plumley

July 28th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruby Mae Plumley, 88,  a long resident of Spring Hill  went home to be with the Lord  Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Belle’s Assisted Living, St. Albans after a long illness.  She was born June 24, 1921 to the late Jack & Flossie Aldridge; and was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Plumley.    She is survived by:  3 Daughters: Phyllis Jean Craddock of KY; Billie Jo Bias of FL; Margaret Ann Tully of Springhill, WV; Granddaughters: Sherri Lanham of FL; Theresa Craddock, of KY  and Great Grandsons:  Tyler and Troy Craddock.

Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor Randy Stanley officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Edith Bailey Gawthrop

July 26th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edith Bailey Gawthrop, 90, of Scott Depot, WV,  formerly of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.   Edith was born February 5, 1919 at Grass Run, WV to the late Berl & Zella Bailey.   She was preceded in death by  her husband, Robert L. (Bob) Gawthrop; 2 sons: David Ray and Douglas Allen Gawthrop and grandson. Stephen Robert Gawthrop II.   She was a loving mother & grandmother;  a former member of Beech Grove Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member; she was a  member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Scott Depot.

She is survived by:  Son: Stephen Robert (Linda)  Gawthrop of Hamlin; Daughter: Becky (Chuck) Graley of Scott Depot; Brother: Charles Bailey of Wolf Summit, WV; 2 Sisters: Wilma Coffman of Clarksburg, WV and Betty Wright of Cleveland, OH; 8 Grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and 3 step-great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.   Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Hamlin.   Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.   In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311.

Sheila Horvath

July 22nd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sheila Horvath, 56, of  Hamlin, WV passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.   She is survived by: husband, Michael; 5 children: Tammy Toney, Dennis Toney, Jr., Michelle Toney, Curtis Toney and David Toney; 6 Grandchildren: Mother: Margaret Bozak; Sisters: Anna Bell Smith Slate, Montana Hager, Kathy Smith  and Irene Dotson, and Brothers: Jimmy and Danny Smith.   Private family service will be held at a later date.

Denzil Turley

July 15th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Denzil Turley, 72, of McCorkle, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer.   He was the owner/operator of Turley Excavating at Alum Creek and was preceded in death by his parents Maywood and Lena Jane Turley and 2 sisters Wiladean Smith and Doris Brown.   He is survived by his 2 daughters Pam (Donald) Phillips of Alum Creek and Teresa (Scott) Argento of So. Charleston. 3 grandchildren, Jason Phillips, Sarah and Nathan Argento,  sister, Gatha Estep of Winfield and twin sister Lyndel Shaffer of Yawkey.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday July 17 at McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church with Pastors Russell Wright and Larry Ross officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek.

Biolly Joe Johnson

July 14th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Billy Joe Johnson, 76, of Alum Creek passed away Tuesday July 14, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a long illness.   He was a retired CPA having worked for several auto dealership in Charleston, was former owner of Ballard Road Market at Alum Creek and was a Army veteran.    He is survived by:  2 brothers: Michael (Jeanetta) Johnson of Logan and David Johnson of South Point, Ohio; Niece: Ashlee Johnson of Logan and Special friend: Buzzy Huffman of Alum Creek and many cousins.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Andrew J. (Jack) Stowers

July 10th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Andrew J. (Jack) Stowers, 84, of Alkol passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at home with his family by his side after a long illness.  He was a retired chemical operator from FMC; also retired from Nationwide Ins. & Lincoln Agency.  He served 2 terms as Lincoln County Commissioner;  a WWII Navy veteran; and a member of Griffithsville Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Reva Stowers; brothers & sisters, Denzil & Moss Stowers, Ruth Cash and Gail McMellon.

He is survived by his wife: Ali Reba; Daughter: Rhonda Kendall of Cross Lanes; Son: Sam (Gloria) Stowers of Cross Lanes; Grandson: Jonathan Kendall of Louisville, KY; Sister-in-law: Jackie Sue Stowers of Alkol; Brother-in-law: Paul D. McMellon of Charlotte, NC .

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Minister Kim Matthews officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park with Military Graveside Rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.  The family wishes to express a special “thank you” to the Hospice caregivers, Sherry Wooten and Sally Starkey; also to Kitty Dunlap, Michelle Price and Kay Cummings for their dedication, help and care of Jack.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hubbard House c/o HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

Roger Paul Barker

July 9th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roger Paul Barker 61, of St Albans died Thursday July 9, 2009 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.   He was a former employee of Teague & Son Contractors and was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Taft and Martha Alice Harvey Barker.

He is survived by his son: Roger P. Barker Jr. (Shannon); 2 daughters: Martha Ann Eggleton (Owen Woods) all of St. Albans;  Melissa Sue Loftis (Steve) of Sissonville; grandchildren: Jessie, Tacoma & Ireland Barker, Dee Dee and Stevie Loftis;  Companion: Freda Lovejoy and her children, Tina Harbert (John), Greg Lovejoy and Merrell Lovejoy Jr. (Casandra), Grandchildren: Colton, Alexis, Cody & Cassidy Lovejoy and Dakota Harbert; 9 Brothers: Jerry Lee Barker of Emmons, Dallas E. Barker (Karen) of Tornado, Johnny H. Barker (Mary) of Ridgeview, Harvey T. Barker Jr. (Iris Kay) of Scott Depot, Michael P. Barker (Lana Rochelle) of Foster,  Bobby L., Ronnie L. Barker (Tessie) and Arlie E. Barker (Reginia) all of Ashford.  Mark W. Barker (Teresa) of Marmet; half brother: Dennis Barker (Girlie) of Cleveland ; 2 Sisters: Beatrice Barker (Samuel) of Cleveland and Debra S. Lutsy of Tornado.

Services will be 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd.,  Alum Creek with Pastor Daymond Estep officiating.  Burial will be in Barker Cemetery at Ashford.  Friends will gather form 6 to 8 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the funeral home.

Anna Kathleen Allen

July 4th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna Kathleen Allen, 83 of St. Albans went home to the Lord Saturday, July 4, 2009.

She was a long time member of the Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by 5 sons; Gary Allen, William Allen, Jeffrey Allen, Jerry Lee Allen and Patrick Allen, and many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday July 9 at the Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Bruce Young and Homer Fink officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church Build Fund 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526.