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Billy Williams

February 3rd, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (13 Comments)

Billy Williams, 81, of Alum Creek went home Friday, February 2, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

He retired from the State of West Virginia. He also worked at FMC and AVTEX Chemical where he served as the Business Agent for the Union.

Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; and parents, George & Lillian Brogan Williams; sister, Isbella Mason; and brother, Gary Williams.

He is survived his four children, Victoria (Don) Beightol of Alum Creek, Johnny (Sherry) Williams of Lexington, SC, Lisa (Robert) Abbott of Sod and Jason (Moria) Williams of Alum Creek; grandchildren, April Meadows, Andrew Beightol, Kayla Williams, Katarina Williams, Samuel Abbott, Emma Williams, Elijah Abbott, Natalie Williams and Nathaniel Abbott; sister, Katherine Risk; and brothers: Eugene (Helen) Williams and Jack Williams

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV has been family owned and operated since 1950.

Charles Hiawatha “Butch” Snodgrass, Jr.

February 1st, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (22 Comments)

Charles Hiawatha Snodgrass, Jr., “Butch”, 68 of Yawkey, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 1, 2018 at home after a short illness with his family by his side.

He served in the Vietnam War under the U. S. Army where he was trained to operate a dozer. This became his lifelong trade, working as a dozer operator and/or foreman for various subcontracting companies at John Amos Power Plant.

Butch was a humble man with a quiet nature. His passion was hunting and fishing. He was happiest being outdoors. Butch was a devoted husband, dad and papa, and was highly respected by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H., Sr. and Ethel Snodgrass; brother and best friend, Harvey Snodgrass; and his beloved granddaughter, Taylor Baldwin.

Butch is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Brenda; children whom he is very proud of April Baldwin of Charleston, Dawn Moss and husband, Rick of St. Albans and Charles Hiawatha, III “Chuck” of Charleston; granddaughters, Abby Moss and Mady Nienke; siblings, Carol Richards of Scott Depot, Fred (Willa) Snodgrass of Yawkey, Betty Jo Boggess of Charleston, Debbie (Frank) Carter of St. Albans and Richard Snodgrass of Charleston; and a host of nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service.

Burial will be held at French Cemetery in Charleston at a later date.

 

Patricia Carol Nicholas Porter

February 1st, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia Carol Nicholas Porter, 78, of Huntington, formerly of Charleston, went home Sunday, January 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.

She retired from Union Carbide.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husbands, Kermit V. Nicholas and Bobby Porter; daughter, Karla Lea Nunn; and son, Edward Nicholas.

She is survived by her daughter, Little Star Vanscyoc; half-brother, Bernard Westfall, Jr.; grandchildren, Ricky E. Davis, Jr., Dakota Von Nicholas, Cameron Nunn and Matthew Nunn; great grandchildren, Joshua Eric Davis, Sara Breann Davis and Emily Brea Davis.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.