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Paul Eugene Zirkle

January 20th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Paul Eugene Zirkle, 83, of Sumerco, Lincoln County, born April 3, 1927 in Brounland, Kanawha County, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, with complications of Alzheimer’s and cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John N. And Gladys Taylor Zirkle; grandparents, Charlie and Cora Mae Pauley Taylor of Brounland, who raised him; step-mother, Marie Zirkle.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years as of Dec. 31, 2010, Mayme Keeling Zirkle, and in that union they had two sons, Timothy Eugene of Houston, TX and Mark Anthony of Sumerco.

Also survived by one sister, Joyce Bailey of Alum Creek and her children, Butch Zirkle of Louisiana, Ronnie Bailey of Roane Co., Anita Parrish of Elkview and David Bailey of South Carolina. Step-sister, Jean Nunn of Parkersburg and her children.

Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII for 1 ½ years; worked at FMC and then enlisted once again for 4 years during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1954. Once discharged he went back to work as a machinist for FMC and retired after 37 years. While employed by FMC he was involved in the UMW and Steel Workers Unions until retirement; while in the union he served as a representative for the company. He was also the president of the SOAR until his illness forced him to retire. He was a lifetime member of the Benny Padella VFW Post 4768 of Alum Creek, where he served two terms as Commander. Paul was a Christian; and avid sportsman, who loved fishing and hunting in the WV mountains. He enjoyed bowling and participated in several leagues in the Kanawha Valley.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Lively Cemetery Sod. with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Family and friends will gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

 In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312.

Burtchel “Pete” Dunlap

January 15th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Burtchel “Pete” Dunlap, 73, of McCorkle went home to the Lord, Saturday, January 15, 2011.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jennie Angel Dunlap, four brothers and 2 sisters.

He was retired from E.E. Moore Construction, a member of the AFL-CIO and was a Christian.

Pete is survived by his wife of 51 years Evelyn, sons, Jackie Dunlap and Cecil Rhodes, daughters, Dawn Rita Paulsen and Candy Jo Workman and 1 grand-daughter, Courtney Dunlap.

Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday January 18, at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Russell Wright officiating. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions toward the funeral services.

Marie Martha Thompson

January 12th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marie Martha Thompson, 94, of Alkol passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at home.

She was a postmaster for 32 years at Alkol, attended Sycamore Grove and Beech Grove Baptist Churches. She was a Wave in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Damon P. “Jack” Thompson and brothers, Mancel Miller and Victor “Flib” Miller.

She is survived by her Daughter & husband, Rita and Sam Saul of Alkol; Grandchildren and spouses, Phoebe and Barry Harless of Griffithsville, John and Cammie Saul of Hamlin, Joe and Jamie Saul of Alum Creek; Great grandchildren, Baley, Natalie, Tanner, Brook, Braden, Riley, Mattie and Carolina; Sisters, Dorothy Meadows and Jane Weaver both of McConnellsville, OH, Nadine Dent of Beaver, OH;Brothers, Jimmy Miller of South Charleston, Larry Miller of York, SC.

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jerry Lester White

January 10th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jerry Lester White, 57, of Wharton died Monday, January 10, 2011.

He was a coal miner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Frankie Mae White and Grandmother, Vada White.

He is survived by his Brother: Marvin White and Nephew,  Billy Ray White

Graveside service will be 11:00 am Friday, January 14, 2011 at Danville Memorial Park with Pastor David “Sam” Osborne officiating.

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

Victor G. McClure

January 5th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Victor G. McClure, 67 of Moore, Oklahoma formerly of Alkol, West Virginia went home to Heaven, Wednesday January 5, 2011 at Norman Specialty Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Zadie Breedlove McClure, and brothers, Roger Swammie and Frank Gus McClure.

He was retired from General Motors after 31 years of service.

He is survived by his: son, Victor G. McClure, Jr.; sisters; Sarah Eloise Carthrae and Lois G. La Rue both of Palm Desert, California; brother Carl McClure of Murray, Kentucky; very good friend Karla Griffin of Norman, Oklahoma and grand-daughter Sarah Britton of Lansing, Michigan.

Service will be 12:00 noon Monday, January10, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek, West Virginia with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ali Reba Stowers

January 4th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 Ali Reba Stowers, 87, of Alkol, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at home after a long illness with her family by her side.

She was a devoted homemaker and always wanted everyone to feel welcome in her home. She enjoyed cooking for friends and family. She was a member of Griffithsville Church of Christ. She dearly loved her church and church family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Andrew J. Stowers; parents, Roscoe Dingess Sr., and Mae Dingess.

She is survived by her Daughter: Rhonda Kendall of Cross Lanes; Son, Sam (Gloria) Stowers of Cross Lanes; Grandson, Jonathan Kendall of Louisville, KY; Brother, Roscoe Jr. (Minnie) Dingess of Cincinnati, OH and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express a special “thank you” to her devoted and dedicated caregivers, Kitty Dunlap, Michelle Price, Janet Cooper, Karen Callison, Phyllis Fowler, Sandy Bragg and the late Kay Cummings.

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, January 7, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends will gather Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

 

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions made to Griffithsville Church of Christ, PO Box 109, Griffithsville, WV 25521.

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Nellie Louise Armstrong

January 3rd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nellie Louise Armstrong, 89, of Hernshaw went to her heavenly home Monday, January 3, 2011 at CAMC Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

She was a member of the Apostolic Faith and was preceded in death by her parents, Bosie & Spicie Holstein; brothers, Seymour, Gilbert & Sherman Holstein; sisters, Icie Gillispie, Stella Holstein & Cynthia Holstine and two sons, Paul Jr. (Jan) and Phillip (Sue).

She is survived by her children: Rodger (Patricia), Judy A. Deal (Gary), James E. (Connie), Martha L. Arden (Steve), 22 Grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; special niece and friend,  Annalee Stewart and several other loving nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 7, 2011 at Open Door Apostolic Church, 2630 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston with Pastor Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in Holstein Family Cemetery, Dartmont. Family and friends will gather Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the church.

Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

The family would like to thank the grandchildren that helped with Mom’s care and a special thank you to April Dawn Mullins.

Darrell Curtis McClure

January 2nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 Darrell Curtis McClure, 82years of age, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston after a long illness.

Darrell was born on May 25, 1928, to Alfie Mason McClure and Dorothy Stone McClure of Yawkey, WV

Darrell is survived by his wife of 57 years; Audry Faye Arbaugh McClure, and their four children; Roger McClure (Jewell), of Yawkey and Keith McClure (Marie) of Morganfield, Kentucky; Rita Jones (Jim) of Sissonville, and Lisa Dunlap (Billy)of Yawkey, six grandchildren, Angela McClure, of Huntington, Stacy McClure, of Yawkey, Kathy Syers of Kentucky, Doug McClure of Kentucky, Brandon Jones of Sissonville and Curtis Mooney of Yawkey, four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters; Mabel Rule of Ashland, Virginia and Ruth Roberts of Fredericksburg, Virginia; a brother; David McClure, a missionary in Micronesia; Step Brother: Gene McClure and a Step Sister: Janette Boyer.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Beuna Price , Emily Stephens and step mother Roxie McClure.

Darrell retired from Kanawha Manufacturing Company after 40 plus years of service. He enjoyed gardening, farming and construction building projects.

Service will be 1:00 PM Thursday January 6, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastors Oshel Bell and Richard Ruby officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

Karlon “Kay” Cummings

January 1st, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Karlon “Kay” Saul Cummings of Alkol, born July 19, 1948 passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 after a long illness.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ronnie, a son, Justin and a large loving family.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey with Pastor Rick Cooper officiating.