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Trilba Faye Hill

January 19th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Trilba Faye Hill, 96, of Sod went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Trilba was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ since 1945 and a 1946 graduate of Duval High School. She helped with 4-H in Lincoln County Schools and served on the Library Board. She was Alum Creek Lions Club Citizen of the Year two times. Trilba loved painting, bird watching, trout fishing, and camping at the Williams River. She touched so many lives and will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex R. Hill; parents, Wilburn and Alberta Quigley Priestley; daughters, Alta Madden and Bonnie Pauley; sisters, Jean Woodrum Johnson and Janet Dent; brother, Forest Priestley.

Trilba is survived by son, Rex R. “Randy” Hill, II; daughter, Kim Quintrell; brother, Chap Priestley. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and her cat companion, Bubby.

Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Friday, January 26, 2024, at the funeral home, with Minister Joseph Watts and Scott Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

The family wants to extend special thanks to Trilba’s caregivers who made it possible for her to stay at home as long as she did; Joyce Hager, Kathy Goff, Amy Walker with Lincoln County Opportunity Company (LCOC), and Sandy Breedlove, who was a true angel for mom and all of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312.

Dora Elizabeth Mynes

January 17th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Dora Elizabeth Mynes, formerly of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord, January 11, 2024, in Columbia, TN.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Gordon) Ingold of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Nick, Jack and Catherine Ingold; sister, Joyce (Arthur) Chaney, many nieces and nephews.

Dora was predeceased by her husband, Charles L. Mynes.

There will be a private family service, with final interment at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be to your local Hospice, in honor of Dora.

Mary Lou Smith

January 12th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Mary Lou Smith, 89, of Dunbar passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Mary attended Mt. Zion Church where she sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Smith; parents, Leroy and Ona Williams Shultz; daughter, Patricia Holstein; sisters, Daisy, Barbara, Eloise, and Shirley.

Mary is survived by her sons, Tommy, Terry, and Ronnie; brother, Guy Shultz; sister, Diane Taylor; 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, South Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Karen Melinda Smith

January 9th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Karen Melinda Smith, 51, entered her heavenly home on January 8, 2024, after a long illness.

Karen was preceded in death by her dad, William W. Smith.

Karen was loved by everyone who knew her. She was compassionate and loving and always had a hug for others. She was a blessing to her family and all who knew her. Karen was an avid Mountaineer fan and enjoyed watching their games. Karen will be deeply missed and always in our hearts.

Karen is survived by her mother and caregiver, Delores Smith; brother, Billy Wray (Michelle) Smith; sister, Cheryl (Clint) Elswick; nephew, Caleb (Brittany) Elswick; nieces, Courtney (Justin) Bailey, Cara and Cami Elswick; great nephews and nieces, Declan and Leighton Bailey and Lilly and Jacob Eslwick, all of South Charleston.

The family would like to thank Drs. Loren and Scott Smith, her family doctors; Dr. M. Kayi, pulmonologist; Pulmonary Associates; and doctors and nurses at Thomas Hospital who all provided excellent care for Karen over the years.

Funeral service will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Decker officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 11:00 to 12:00. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Mission, 700 S Park Road, Charleston, WV 25304.

Jeffrey A. Baldwin

January 5th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Jeffrey A. Baldwin, age 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV after a brave battle with cancer.

Jeff was born July 7, 1975, in Charleston, WV to Robert “Bob” and Brenda (Harless) Baldwin. He was a graduate of Duval High School. He married Candice (Butler) Baldwin on June 15, 2002. He worked as an EAM project manager with West Virginia American Water Co., displaying a wonderful knack for solving problems. Jeff truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends and family, working hard, and lending a helping hand. Jeff had an uncanny ability to always make people laugh and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Jeff was preceded in death by his brother, Rodney Baldwin.

He is survived by his wife, Candice; daughters, Ariel and Emily; parents, Robert and Brenda; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jeff never liked being the center of attention and per his wishes there will be no services and his body will be cremated.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Dr. Ashish Sheth’s office, Dr. Narander Jogenpally’s office, Thomas Hospital Cancer Center, and HospiceCare for their care and compassion.

Tammy Joyce Woodall

January 5th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tammy Joyce Woodall, 59, of Hurricane passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Tammy was a 1982 graduate of Duval High School and retired from the State of WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary David Woodall; parents, Garnith & Margaret Totten Hughes; sister, Sharon Oldaker; and nephew, Eric Hughes.

Tammy is survived by her daughter, Nichole Oldham; grandchildren, Drew Oldham, Alex Young, and Karlee Thompson; siblings, Ricky (Janie) Hughes, Susie Hughes (Jean), Teresa Hudson, Scott Hughes, Rosie (Bert) Anderson; best friends, Leah George and Dawn Pierce.

Tammy’s wishes were to be cremated and a graveside service will be held in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Warren Winston Whipple

January 4th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Warren Winston Whipple, Sr., 81 years of age, of Bloomingrose, WV, native of New England, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Valley Center Nursing Facility after a long illness.

He passed peacefully in his wife’s arms on the same day he proposed to her 37 years ago. He was a builder and developer by trade and built several multi-million dollar homes, apartments, and city developments. He loved traveling and doing evangelistic work.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Lester, Sr. and Ruth Whipple; brothers, Lester, Edward, and Newton Whipple; sons, Stephen Whipple and Jonathan Clegg; and grandson, Mark Clegg.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra Atkins-Whipple; sons, Warren Jr., Timothy, Jonathan, James (Imelda) David, Daniel (Jasmine), Isaac, and Stephen (Joyce) Clegg; sister, Carol (David) Norris; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held in Bloomingrose, WV with immediate family only at the Whipple Family Cemetery in Bloomingrose, WV.

The family would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the staff at Valley Center for the care they gave to Warren while he was ill.

Wreatha Lou Zirkle

December 29th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Wreatha Lou Zirkle (78) of Alum Creek, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 27th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Wreatha was born on February 11, 1945, to James Lester White and Opal Pearl White in Quick, West Virginia. She grew up in Elkview, West Virginia and graduated from Elkview High School.

Wreatha met the love of her life, Thomas (“Tom”) Curnes Zirkle Jr., in 1966 when she waitressed his table at the F&J restaurant in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. One year later, Wreatha and Tom got married at City Hall next to the restaurant where they met. Though their wedding day was modest, their marriage was anything but — the love between Tom and Wreatha could light up a room.

Together, Wreatha and Tom went on to have two children, Thomas (“Tom”) Curnes Zirkle III and William (“Bill”) Lester Zirkle. Though their family of four occasionally moved around, one thing remained constant — Wreatha’s home was filled with love, laughter, and occasional chaos at the hands of her two beloved sons.

Though she cherished her role as a beloved wife and mother, Wreatha’s favorite role was that as a grandparent to her four grandchildren — TC,

Lindsey, Taylor, and Addison. Anyone who knew her grandchildren knew that Wreatha was more than just their “Mama Wreatha” — she was their confidant, advocate, and reliable beacon of warmth and wisdom. Wreatha deeply cared for her grandchildren and always ensured that they were safe, healthy, and happy. She did not do this out of obligation, but because of who she was.

Wreatha is survived by her husband Tom, her sons Tom (Mylinda) and Bill (Terri), her sisters Kathryn (“Nannie”) Armstead and Freda (“Sis”) Kessel, her brothers Jerry White and Sammy White, and her beloved dog Buddy. She is also survived by her grandchildren Thomas Curnes IV (“TC”), Lindsey Paige Zirkle, Taylor Brooke Zirkle, and Addison Luke Zirkle; her great-grandchildren Hunter Curnes Zirkle and Karson Lee Zirkle; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Wreatha is preceded in death by her father James Lester White; her mother Opal Pearl White; her brothers James (“Junior”) White, Clayton White, and Earl White; and her sisters Leora (“Shorty”) Foster, Geraldine Ketter, and Loretta Murdock.

Wreatha will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and warm spirit. She was a private and quiet person, but she was also witty and fierce. She was strong-willed, honest, and always reliable. She was tough as nails, and this trait of hers never wavered as she courageously battled her cancer diagnosis throughout the past few months. Though we will miss her dearly, we are grateful that she is free from pain and is at peace. Until we see her again, we will continue to honor her legacy.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Glenn Lovell Meadows

December 26th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Glenn Lovell Meadows, 86, of South Charleston passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at home.

He was an automotive parts salesman and served his country in the United States Army.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Susie Holstine Meadows; and sister, Kay Graley.

He is survived by his brothers, Rick (Lori) Meadows and Bill G. Meadows; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 12:30 pm, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Kenneth Ray “Smiley” Huffman

December 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Kenneth Ray “Smiley” Huffman, 82, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eustace Paul and Clella Alice Tinsley Huffman, first wife, Sandra, brothers, Nathaniel, Marvin and Carl, and sister, Norma Jean Milam.

He was a route salesman with Royal Crown and a member of Ivydale Baptist Church, and served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Kenny was an avid golfer and was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, brothers, Walter Huffman, Charleston, WV, and Paul Huffman, Louisville, KY, sister, Barbara Hester, Louisville, KY. He is also survived by his special niece, Jessie Martin (Glen) and their son Gavin all of Scott Depot and several other beloved nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Holstine presiding. Entombment will follow the service at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, with military graveside rites.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV 25312.