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Sharon Marie Dent

October 8th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Sharon Marie Dent, 59, of Alum Creek, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Cabell County, after a complicated ilness stemming from Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

Sherri was born in Charleston, W.Va., on October 5, 1952. She served as a system analyst/computer programmer for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. After graduating from George Washington High School, Sherri attended Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn., and graduated from West Virginia State University. She had worked for many years as a programmer in Charlotte, N.C., and was previously employed by the West Virginia Department of Revenue.  She was a member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, where she served as the church clerk for the past 7 years and had been active in the youth department.

She was preceded in death recently by her mother, Janet Lee Priestley Dent, and father Howard Maxwell Dent, Sr. 

Sherri was that special friend who was loved by everyone who knew her. She was always lending a hand to help those around her and had returned to Alum Creek to care for her mother. She was a talented decorator and enjoyed scrap-booking. She loved to travel with family to visit family and friends across the U.S. Sherri left us far too early in life and we are deeply saddened for our loss.

She is survived by brother, Max Dent and his wife Cathy of Winfield; nieces, Julie Marie Sigmon (Jeremy), and Kristin Lee Fridley (Gary); grandnieces, Daka Marie Sigmon and Miley Gail Sigmon; grandnephew, Dylan Maxwell Fridley; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2011, at the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, 4002 Coal River Road (Route 214 & Coal River Road), Alum Creek, with Pastor Keith George officiating. Reception immediately following.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Granvil George Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 506, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Nellie Faye Kirk

October 7th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 

Nellie Faye Kirk, 53, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at home after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband, Roger; son, David (Mary) Sharp; daughter,  Ashley Sharp; one granddaughter, Laylee Kirk; five brothers & sisters, Sandi and Sherrie of Chicago, Johnny, Mike and Sonja of the Charleston area, and  many nieces and nephews

Funeral service will be 1:00 M Monday, October 10, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Michael Graley & Rev. Jimmy Webb officiating. Burial will be in Brounland Cemetery. Family and Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pauline H. Oxley

October 7th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 

Pauline H. Oxley, 88, of 4908 Midway Road, Yawkey, WV, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Marmet Center.  She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her Husband: Ersel, and Daughters Debbie Smith and Dottie (Jerry) Lowery, and Sister: Irene Loftis

She is survived by: Sisters: Lucille Israel – Charleston; Ramona Martin – Summersville, WV; Son-in-Law: Jimmy Smith; Grandson: Jamie (Trina) Smith – Yawkey; Granddaughter: Jeri Lyn Lowery – Pennsylvania; Great Grandchildren: Jenna, Emma, Elizabeth and Emily; Great Great Granddaughter: Kinley.

Services will be at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastors Butch Leadman and Butch Loftis officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2011 at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.


 

Leonard “Gene” McClure

October 6th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leonard “Gene” McClure, 83, of Yawkey, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Hospice House West, South Charleston, following an extended illness.

Gene was born May 9, 1928. He served in the Korean War and retired from Pennzoil after 35 years of service as a welder. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 175. He was a member of the Yawkey Methodist Church, and the Alum Creek Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Roxie McClure and stepfather, Alfie McClure, and step-brother Darrell McClure.Gene is survived by: Wife of 54 years: Lou Ellen Satterfield McClure; Two Daughters: Bridget Chipps (Eugene “Chip”) of Clarksburg, WV; Patricia Vickers (Johnny) of Julian, WV; 4 Grandchildren: Natalie (Jessie) Chipps Williams – Lumberport,WV; Aaron Chipps – Morgantown, WV; Emily and Jonathan Vickers – Julian, WV; Great Granddaughter: Marissa Williams – Lumberport, WV; Sister: Iris Jeanette Boyer – Golden, CO; Special Niece: Pamela (John Rogers) Boyer – Denver, CO; Step Sisters: Mabel and Ruth; Step Brother: David.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastors Dave Callison and Butch Loftis officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2011 at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV, with military graveside rites by Benny Padilla Post #4768.

The family would like to give a special thanks to caregiver Becky Lilly and Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

Frederick Lee Woodrum

October 5th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

 

Frederick Lee Woodrum, 70 of Alkol went home to the Lord Sunday October 2, 2011 at Hospice West South Charleston.

He was a 1958 graduate of Duval High School, a former truck driver for Appalachian Construction, owner/operator of Woodrums Trading Post, Freddy’s Hot Dog Wagon, Freddy’s Backhoe Service and also operated a sawmill. He had served as a pastor of several Lincoln county church’s.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lorretta, son Aaron Woodrum (Sharon) of Buffalo, grandchildren; Elisha and Cody Woodrum, and brother Doug Woodrum of Georgia.  Also special friends Zelda Ferrell and Ralph Tudor.

It was Freddy’s request that there be no funeral services.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek are assisting the Woodrum family with arrangments.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Lorretta.

Wanda Lorraine “Lor-Lor” Hornsby

October 2nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Wanda Lorraine “Lor-Lor” Hornsby of Sod, born December 5, 1926, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 30, 2011 at CAMC Memorial Division.

Lorraine was a Christian and a member of McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church. Due to recent illness she was not able to go shopping or to church so she spent many hours watching Fox News and Christian television. Lorraine loved the Lord, her family and also had a great love for children.  Lorraine was a graduate of Duval high School and West Virginia State College. She taught school in Pittsburgh, PA and in various schools in Lincoln County. She loved to read and write down things that spoke to her heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Lee Hornsby; parents, Sesco and Esta Dunlap;and  brothers, Damon, Ross and Jerry Dunlap.

Family and friends that already miss her terribly are daughter, Connie (Louie) Runyon: Grandson: Jason (Christine) Runyon: Granddaughter, Jenny (Jeremy) Angel of St. Paris, Ohio: Brother, John (Judy) Dunlap of Sod:Sister, Janet (Herb) Scites of Hurricane: 2 great grandsons, Eli Runyon of Hamlin and Ryan Angel of St. Paris, OH:3 sisters-in-law, Betty Dunlap Cummings of South Charleston, Linda Dunlap of Alum Creek, Phyllis Nunn of Sod: and three special friends, Dusty and Eloise Justice and Freda Dunlap of Sod: several nieces and nephews and many friends from her church and community.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 3, 2011 at McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church, Sod, with the Rev. Oshel Bell and Pastor Russell Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

The family extends a special thank you to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Lorraine during her various hospital stays over the past few years, and also to Chris Runyon who helped care for her.

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