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 Juanita Marie Ledbetter, also known as Pixie, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She will be missed by many who loved her smile and by all who knew the hardships she endured. We are so grateful that she is at peace. Pixie is survive by her father, Robert W. Adams Sr. of Goose Creek, S.C., her brother, Robert W. Adams, Jr. and his wife Gaye, also of Goose Creek, S.C., her brother Timothy S. Adams and wife Sally of Elko Ga., her sister Joetta J. Hale and husband Ronald of Lisbon, Ohio, her son Anthony Scott Ledbetter and his wife Debbie of LaGrange, Georgia, her daughter Kimberly Lynn Patterson and husband Brett of Branford, Fla. She had five grandchildren, Lauren Kali-Marie Ledbetter and Ethan Kyle Ledbetter of LaGrange, Ga., and Brenna Hope Patterson, Braylon Kerry Patterson, and Bristol Faith Patterson, of Branford, Fla. She has a niece, Rebecca Diane Routh and her husband Richard of Mildenhall Air Force Base, England, and nephews Benjamin Travis Adams of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Ronald Hale II of Canton, Ohio.

Services will be 11:00 am Monday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with her son-in-law Pastor Brett Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Alma P. Huffman

March 26th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Alma P. Huffman, 97 of Charleston formerly of Alkol went home to be with the Lord at 8 AM Sunday March 25, 2012 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.

Born May 21, 1914 to George and Viella Stone Vickers. Her husband Hassell preceded her in death on February 24, 1998, grandaughter Sheria Jordan on September 25, 1970. She was the last survivor of 14 children.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a lifelong member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church at Alkol and resided in Alkol until 1992 when she moved to Charleston to live with her daughter and son-in-law Ann and Bob Taylor.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Anna L. Jordan Taylor (Bob) of Charleston, Betty Huffman of St. Albans, Genevieve Ryan of Cleveland, Ohio, Roger (Anna) Huffman of Pottstown, PA, and Steve Huffman of Alkol, grandchildren: Debbie Healy, Mike Huffman, Melinda Wyatt Szasz, Vincent and Brian Ryan, Sherry Mogel and Steven Huffman, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Garnett Vickers and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday March 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Virginia Ann Cassell Vickers Adkins, 85, of Alkol, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2012. Born on September 26, 1926, “Ginny” was the eldest child of the late John Joseph Cassell and Julia Catherine Melicherik Cassell. In addition to her parents, on May 17, 1960 she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Vickers, later was daughter, Margaret Kay Vickers, granddaughter, Samantha Ann Workman, grandson, Thomas Frank Vickers III, husband, Wallace “Guy” Adkins, sister, Francis Ana Cassell and brother, John Joseph Cassell II.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Barbara McClure, Christy (Ronnie) Linville of Alkol, Carol (Danny) Workman of Rock Creek, Tommy (Linda) Vickers of Woodville, Joey (Tammy) Vickers of Alkol, and Sandra Sue Jordan of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Marty (Dawn) McClure, Melody (Donny) Dunlap, Melissa (Jamie) Parker, Ronna (Chris) McCallister, Jamie (Kim) Linville, Danielle (Woddy) Hunter, Leslie (Mark) White, Misty (Wes) Jackson, Joshua Vickers, Joey (Rachel) Vickers, and Jennifer (Adam) Runyan; great grandchildren: Drew, Maggie, Dalton, Payton, Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Elliana, Alli, Shawntel, Chloe, Shayla, Kensley, Mylee, Elija, Ethan, Kenzie, Kyszek, Ty, and Mason; brother, Lawrence (Carole) Cassell of Strongsville, Ohio; sisters: Irene (John) Cantley and Susan Matheny all of Beckley, Judith Cassell of Cleveland, OH, Toni (Ron) Hatcher of Shady Spring, Cathy (Jim) Bair of Brunswick, OH, and Pat (John) Hall of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Doris Cassell of Nolanville, Texas; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ginny was a member of the Bear Branch Church of Christ, having been a faithful Christian since 1948. Regardless of what the day held, Ginny found time to read her Bible daily, always finding comfort in God’s Word.

Ginny began working at the early age of twelve, helping out at Nick Pantopli’s Store in Stickney, WV. She would have been happy and content to be a wife and mother, but a mining accident took her husband, Frank, and forced her to find a job. In 1957, Ginny began working at the Dee-Mure Bra Factory in Hamlin. She worked there 21 years, until the factory closed in 1978. She then began working in the Lincoln County School System as a cook at Martin Elementary until its closure sent her to Woodville Elementary. When the school closed in 1997, she was then assigned to Griffithsville Elementary and cooked there until she retired in 2002 to selflessly care for her mother.

Ginny’s greatest pleasure, outside of her children and grandchildren, was fishing. She loved to sit on a river bank and fish. She always had her fishing pole and tackle box in the back of her truck just in case she saw a good spot to throw in her line. Not only did she love to fish but she wanted her children and grandchildren to love it, too. Grabbing a loaf of bread, some pepperoni and bologna, she would take off with one of her grandchildren and head to the lake or river. She especially enjoyed going to her camps in Wirt and Greenbrier Counties with her fishing buddies, Wydolene Clark and Avis Wheeler. She also love to play cards with her family and held the title “Queen of Pollock Rummy.” Ginny was also a frequent visitor at Helen Miller’s. Whenever Helen called and said she had a new shipment in, Ginny was always there to help her sort out the new load. Ginny was very talented in quilting. As soon as she found out there was a new great grandchild on the way, she would begin working on a quilt. She wanted to make sure she had a baby quilt ready to greet the new arrival. Ginny truly looked forward to her daily visits with Bill and Gary Hager. They not only brought her a great meal from the Morrisvale Senior Citizens Community Center but always found time to sit and talk with her for a while.

Mother, when we called you, you always listened. When we asked a favor of you, or needed a shoulder to lean on, you were there. We were not always perfect, but thank you for making us feel so very special. You will forever have that special place within our hearts. That special place just for Mom’s like you, because we love you so. Your love, your strength and your guidance will forever be in our hearts.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister Brian Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at the Vickers/Hager Family Cemetery Alkol. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Monday and prior to the service at the funeral home.

Thomas R. Stevens, Sr.

March 16th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Thomas R. Stevens, Sr., 79, of Alum Creek, went home to meet the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Hill Stevens, daughter, Linda Sheryl Stevens Clark; parents, William Wirt and Daisy Dunlap Stevens; brothers, Marion, John & Waldo Stevens; sister, Katherine Stevens Schneider Green and long time friend Benny Huffman.

He attended Lincoln County schools; he was a 67 year member and former trustee of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir and also served as a Sunday School teacher. The church is located at Sod, and was named after his grandfather the Rev. Samuel O’Dell Dunlap . He was a 52 year member of Heat & Frost Insulators Local #80, Winfield, WV with the last 12 years employed by A&I Company, So. Charleston, retiring in late 1970’s. Then, with his wife, Lois, owned and operated Sod Exxon Hardware, Tom’s Car Wash and, with son, Tom Stevens, Jr., Stevens Funeral Home, Madison until 2005. He was a 50 year member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #27 AF&AM.

Left to cherish his memory, are his wife, Helen Barrett Smith Stevens; daughters, Beverly (Dale) Pauley, Gail (Randy) Curry and Debbie (David) Bailey; son, T.R. Stevens, Jr. son-in-law, Tommy Clark; stepchildren, Philip (Nancy) Smith and Richard (Kim) Smith; sister, Betty Brumfield, brother, Robert (Vicki) Stevens; grandchildren, Corey (Dawn) Clark, Kristin (Chris) Miller, Heath (Kelly Bright) Curry, Haley (David) Miles, Leslie (Clyde) McKnight, Rockne (Holly Hill) Stevens, Olivia (Tim) Beck , Joey (Jennifer) Bailey and Adam Bailey; step-grandchildren, Heather (Corey) Richardson, Haley and Maggie Smith; great grandchildren, Ian, McKenley, Jakob, Noelle, Gavin, Vivian, Sarah, Jacob, Colt, and Kylie Joy; step-great grandchildren, Tucker and Harper and very special friend, Ralph Caudill; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

Service will be 2:00pm Monday, March 19, at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Sod with Pastors Butch Leadman and Phil Suiter officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, March 18, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church – Missions Fund, P.O. Box 60, Sod, WV 25564.

Special thanks to CAMC Memorial – 4 South, 4 North and Drs. Harris, Duncan, Hamrick, Takubo; and Hospice West.

Charles Wright

March 16th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles Wright, 80, of  Port Ritchie, Florida, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008.

He was retired from Union Carbide with 37 years of service; a member of Harvest Baptist Church, FL; and attended Maranatha Church in St. Albans; and also a member of the NRA.

He is survived by his wife, Billie; sons, Chris Wright of Marietta, GA and Dick Hanson of South Charleston; daughters, Susan Wright of Concord, NC and Karen White of Elkins, WV; sisters, Eloise Movius of Waterford, MI and Anne Garalaglia of Carmichael, CA; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Entombment will  be in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 1114 Chapman Blvd., Brooksville, Florida 34601.

Rosa L. (Susie) Williams, 52 of Ashford went home to be with the Lord Wednesday March 14, 2012 at Marmet Center after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and attended the Emmons Church of God.

Susie is survived by her husband of 33 years Ricky, son Barry R. Williams II, daughter Ida Faye Withrow, brother Orville Holstein and three grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday March 17 at Rumble Church of God with Pastors Cleve Daugherty and Mike Graley officiating. Burial will follow at Holstein Family Cemetery at Dartmont. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made toward funeral services.

Diana Mae Cogar

March 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Diana Mae Cogar, 63 of Charleston was met at the Pearly Gates by her husband of 43 years Rev. Robert W. Cogar, Sr. and walked hand in hand to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 10, 2012 after a long illness.

Diana is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Tammy) Cogar, Tim (Brenda) Cogar, and Tammy (Tony) Keefer all of Charleston, mother, Mary Proctor of Charleston, brothers, Tom, Lester, Sr. and Dean Vance, sister Marie Mullins, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren who affectionately knew their mamaw as “Cat Woman”. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 8:00 PM Thursday March 15, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev Billy Burdette officiating.

Family and friends will gather from 6pm to service time at 8pm at the funeral home.

Blake Austin Dunlap

March 11th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (14 Comments)

On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, our precious child, Blake Austin Dunlap, was carried in the arms of angels home to his Heavenly Father.

He was a student at Lincoln County High School.

Through our tears and heartbreak, we remember his beautiful smile and dancing hazel eyes.

Blake was an avid motorcyclist, whom had mastered many trick stunts at a very early age. Often he used these skills, with a sheepish grin, to bring shrieks of concern from his beloved mamaw and aunts.

He was a true outdoorsman, who loved riding his four wheeler in Ivy Branch, camping, hunting and fishing with his papaw and best friends Elijah, Katy and cousin, Katlyn. He also loved to play the guitar and listen to music with his mom. Those who were blessed to share his life, knew him as kind and loving, willing to help anyone in need or share a warm embrace.

Blake was baptized at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. He loved God and proclaimed on his Facebook page that Jesus Christ inspired him most. His favorite verse was Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on thine own understanding.” In his short life of sixteen years, he accomplished what most strive many years for. Like Jesus commanded, he loved unconditionally.

He was a loving son to Leslie Dunlap of Sod and Darrin Tabor of South Charleston. A wonderful big brother to Addison Crowley of Logan and Austin Tabor of Sissonville. He was a light in the lives of his grandparents, John and Judy Dunlap of Sod, Sandy and Terry Ferrell of Madison and Ralph and Nancy Tabor of Foster. His many aunts and uncles adored him and his many cousins cherished him. He will be so missed by all his friends, including special friend, Kristi Lacy.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, March 12, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery. Family and friends will gather Sunday from 4 to 6 pm at the funeral home.

Wilma Lee Bradshaw

March 8th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

 

Wilma Lee Bradshaw, 75, of Garretts Bend went home to the Lord Tuesday, March 6, 2012 after a long illness.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

Wilma was the daughter of the late Sim Carson and Celeste (Runyan) Belcher. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Jane Ann Curry; granddaughter, Michelle Midkiff, grandson, Corey Bradshaw; brothers, Boyd Wilson, James Edward, Leo Herbert (Bill), Donald Arthur and Jesse Delmar Belcher.

She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Bradshaw; two daughters, Bronda (Rick) Adkins of St. Petersburg, FL and Janet Lea Bradshaw of Orlando, FL; son, Mark (Gail) Midkiff of St. Albans, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Ruby and Doris (Roger) Escue of Garretts Bend and Helen (Marvin) McClure of Yawkey.

Funeral sevice will be 1:00 pm Friday, March 9, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Ministers Joseph Watts, Louie Watts and Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Breast Cancer Awareness in memory of Jane Ann Curry, her daughter, c/o Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Evelyn Bonnette Hinton

March 4th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

 

 

Evelyn Bonnette Hinton, 49 of Scott Depot passed away Friday March 2, 2012 at Teays Valley Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her son Josh Holtsclaw and step-father Curtis Alford.

She was a former employee of Alford Swimming Pools.

She is survived by her husband Bill, sons Casey(Mickelle Hill) Holtsclaw, Christopher (Beth) Holtsclaw, Pete (Missy) Hinton, Jim (Mitsy) Hinton, formerdaughter in law Jennifer Jones, father and step-mother Jerry and Cathy Wooten, mother Bonnie Alford, brother Chris (Barb) Wooten, sisters Judy (Roger) Bryant, Teresa (Tommy) Malone, grandchildren Zoei, Kirsten, Jozi, Chloe, Heaven, Rachael, Julia, Matthew, Kaylee and Krista, nieces and nephews Christina, Courtney, and Paul David and very close friend Paula Gibson.

Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday March 6, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will follow 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 be made toward funeral services.