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Arthur Lupson

January 16th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Arthur Lupson
Arthur Lupson, 92, passed away after a long illness, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Eastbrook Center, Charleston.

He was a retired carpenter and was a WWII Army veteran as a Technician, Fifth Grade. He served with the 76th Infantry Division, nicknamed “Onaway Division” 304th Infantry Regiment, AntiTank Company as an enlisted Infantry Soldier. Participated in the Ardennes Offensive “The Battle of the Bulge.” His decorations and awards include the American Theater Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He also has campaign stars for the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns.

Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Betty, son, Roger and infant daughter, Diana.

He is survived by three daughters; Jean and husband, Ray Swach, Donna Harper and Brenda and husband, Tim Cogar all of Charleston; sons, Richard and wife, Michelle Lupson of Bridgeton, New Jersey; Steve and wife, Judy Lupson, Daniel Lupson and Timothy and wife, Dreama Lupson all of Charleston; sister, Imogene Stone; 26 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great, Great Grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will be at Forks of Coal Memorial Park at Alum Creek. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Ann Songer

January 15th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Sally Songer
Elizabeth Ann Songer, 66, of Alkol died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House.

She is survived by son, Johnny Songer; daughters, Robin Hill, Melissa (Songer)Richards and Sally Mae Songer; brother, Eddie Kirk; grandchildren, Codey Cantrell, Brian Lynn, Shaina Lynn, Savannah Cantrell, Hunter, Summer, Gray and Greg Hill, JJ Songer and Heather Cooper; great grandson, Coltyn Cantrell.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toward funeral services.

Deanna Carol Pauley-Mckean

January 15th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

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Deanna Carol Pauley-McKean, 73, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 14, 2014 after a short illness.

She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Doris Waldron. She was also predeceased by her husbands, Hugh S. McKean, Jr. and Paul Pauley; brother, Doug Waldron; grandson, Christopher Lee McCallister; and niece, Stephanie Sansom.

Deanna was retired from Young Brothers Restaurant in Charleston and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

She is survived by son, Dallas Ray McKean (Deanna Seacrist); daughters, Patricia Carol Pauley-Bryant and Teresa K. McKean ; Daniel “Hoss” Harper, whom she loved as a son; grandchildren, Travis (Tera) Bryant, Jessica Bryant, Preston McKean, John Seacrist II, Belinda Russell; great granddaughters, Trinity Rain Campbell and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Waldron and Sandy Gerber.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 17, Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made for the funeral service.

James W. Lowery

January 14th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Jim Lowery 1James W. Lowery, Sr., 76, of Alum Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was the son of the late John Ebon Lowery and the late Ousleen Lowery Samples.

Mr. Lowery was also predeceased by his brother’s Charles Lowery, Robert Lowery, Clarence “Pug” Lowery, Johnny Lowery and Jerry Lowery.

He is survived by his wife off 55 years, Donna Keeney Lowery; sons, James W. Lowery, Jr., and wife, Elisabeth of South Charleston, WV and Alan Scott Lowery and wife, Amy of Alum Creek, WV. He has five grandchildren, Steven, Kaitlin, Julianna, Trey and Caroline Lowery. Two great grandchildren, Chase Lowery and Makenzie Lowery. Brothers, Melvin Lowery (Kay) of San Diego, CA and sister, Mary Maroney of Orlando, FL. Sisters-in-law, Patsy Lowery of Alum Creek and Dottie Lowery of Little River, SC; brother-in-law, C. B. Keeney (Patsy) of Alum Creek and many nieces and nephews.

He was born in Kanawha County. He graduated from Duval High School in Griffithsville, WV and Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV where he was a member of the football team. He was retired from Bayer CropScience in Insititute, WV. He worked for the past 19 years at Regulatory Training Center, South Charleston, WV.

He was one of the organizers of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek, where he was a Charter Member, Deacon, Usher and Sunday School Teacher.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, January 16, at the Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Wednesday at the church and also one hour prior to the service.

 

Erma Mae Wade

January 14th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Erma Wade
Erma Mae Wade, 93, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Hospice West, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a very loving mother and grandmother to her family, and a member of Sand Fork Baptist Church.

Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt; sons, Ricky and Robert Wade; parents, Cora and Mann Alford; brother, Virgil and sisters, Myrtle and Gladys.

She is survived by daughter, Janice (Bill) Fore; four sons, Freeman (Wilma) Wade of Tango; Bill (Sharon), Joe (Jeannie) and Dale (Frances) Wade all of Griffithsville; sister, Francis Torman of Sod; 20 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor David Vickers officiating. Burial will follow in Samson Cemetery, Griffithsville. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family wants to give a special Thank You to the staff at Hospice West for their loving and professional care.