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Vivian Pauley Bird

July 4th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Vivian Bird photoVivian Pauley Bird, 99, of Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, entered into heavenly rest on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Putnam Center in Hurricane, WV with her family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1918 in Lincoln County to the late James “J.A.” and Betty Pauley. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Clifford, who was named for her Irish twin brother Clifford Pauley who was killed in WWII; brothers Harold Pauley (a long-time Lincoln County teacher), Lyle Pauley and Ralph Pauley; sisters Marguerite “Mog” Adams, June Dunlap, Betty Bird and Odessa Moore.

Vivian attended a one-room school in Joe’s Creek and later worked at the General Store in Ruthlawn during WWII. While raising her kids she worked as a cook in Lincoln County schools. Family and neighbors loved her cooking and spent many hours at her kitchen table. In her later years she resided beside her sister June in Teays Valley. Vivian stayed active visiting her sisters, spoiling her grandkids, babysitting and getting into adventures with her sister June. She enjoyed board games, Rook and crocheting. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.

Vivian leaves behind many family members who will miss her dearly including daughter Joyce Beckett of Indiana and her children Julia Braun, Andy Beckett, Melanie Sanders and Adam Beckett; son Kenny (Linda) Bird and his children Angie Withrow, Jason Bird and April Bird Aldridge; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and special niece Kylene Dunlap Brown. She also leaves behind her Putnam Center family who took great care of her during her time there.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her Putnam Center family for the loving care they provided Vivian.

Funeral service will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Mark Ruby, Jeff Mosteller and Jodie Pauley officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Pauley Cemetery, Joe’s Creek. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Dessie M. Graley

July 2nd, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Dessie Grayley PhotoDessie M. Graley, 91, of South Charleston went home to be with Jesus Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was born one of triplets on March 28, 1926 in a log cabin at McCorkle, Lincoln County, WV, to Martin Van Buren and Gertrude Tyler Brown.

In 1952 Dessie married the love of her life, Rev. Lee W. Graley. She faithfully supported him as he preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ until he went home to be with the Lord in 1997.

For many years, she taught Sunday School at Lincoln Drive Church of God and also retired as a cook at Montrose Elementary School. Dessie was an avid quilter and she loved reading her Bible.

She was preceded in death by siblings, George, Lydia, Lewis, Hattie, Essie, Jessie, Martin Jr. and Barbara.

Even though she never preached a sermon from the pulpit, Dessie raised up a family of ministers, including her daughter, Rev. Paula Hill, son-in-law William Hill, grandson Aaron Hill and wife, Sarah and grandson William Lee Hill. She is also survived by great granddaughter, Miriam Rejoice Hill and sister, Lucy Ricks.

Service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with her home going celebration to be officiated by the ministers of her family, Rev. Aaron Hill, Rev. Paula Hill, Rev. William O. Hill and William Lee Hill assisted by family friend Rev. Lois Joslin. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Norma Lee Tackett

June 30th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norma Tackett photoNorma Lee Tackett, 85, of Alum Creek, went to join Zane and her loved ones in Heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2017, where God can make her whole and happy again.

Left to cherish her memories are sisters, Alice Goldsburg, Martha Young and Sue Young; children, Cheryl (Joe) James, Debbie (Joe) Zedella, Jimmy (Cindy) Tackett and Richard Tackett; grandchildren Sherri (Craig), Bobby, Billy (Heather), Christopher (Marlene) and Joey (Maureen); great grandchildren, Nick, Hannah, Tony, Destini, James, Dexter and Gavin; and great great grandchildren, Zane and Xander. Norma was loved and will be missed by many.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Roberts and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sophia Marie Hensley

June 29th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Sophia HensleySophia Marie Hensley, 98, of Sod went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Hensley; son, Hassell Hensley and two grandchildren, Wayne Hensley and Mike Bays and was a member of of Vision of Harvest Baptist Church.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jean Bays and June Williamson; sisters, Macel Roberts and Hazel Hughes; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 32 great great-grandchildren and 4 great great great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1:00pm on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Pastor Billy Silva officiating.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

The family wants to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jonathan Lilly for all his special care through the years and her Pastor Billy Silva for his help and comfort during these difficult days.

 

Janet Sue McClure Turley

June 29th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Janet Sue McClure Turley, 57, of Wheelersbug, OH passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Select Medical – St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV.  She was preceded in death by her Parents, Denver & Virgie McClure, brother, Dempsey McClure and Sister, Lucretia Ross.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny; daughter, Autumn Turley, and grandchild, Kaiden Scott; sisters, Betty Griffith and Joyce Schlicting and many nephews & nieces.

Services will be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations towards the funeral expenses.

Mabel E. Loftis Woodrum

June 25th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Mabel Loftis photoMable E. Loftis Woodrum, 88, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

She was a homemaker and attended the New Covenant Baptist Church in Alum Creek.

Mable was preceded in death by her son, Steve Loftis.

She is survived by  her sister, Tennie Pauley; brothers, Okey and Kessil (Shirley) Justice; and grandson, Michael Loftis.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Jackie Miller and Dwight McClure officiating.  Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery in Sumerco.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Carolyn Sue McClure

June 19th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Carolyn McClureCarolyn Sue McClure, 76, of Morgantown and formerly of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017 after a short illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James; son, James Jr.; parents, Ernest and Ida Mae Ashworth; brothers, Grover Atlee, Russell Lee, Paul Y., and Lovell E. Ashworth; and sisters, Margaret Songer and Evelyn Evans.

Carolyn was retired from McClure  Company.  She was a Sunday School teacher and youth leader at Porter Fork and Amy Missionary Baptist Churches in Yawkey.  She was a long-time member of both.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Nestor of Morgantown; son, Jeff of Long Beach, CA; sister, Judith (Fred) Black of Madison, WV; brother, Charles (Louise) Ashworth of FL; grandsons, Remington McClure and Reese Nestor; granddaughters, Madison Walls and Morgan Walls; and special nephew, Joshua Allen, who was like a grandson.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home with Richard Ruby officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday.

Martha R. Kirk

June 16th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Martha Kirk

Martha Kirk, 66, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 15, 2017.

She served as Pastor of the Olcott Community Church for several years.

Martha was preceded in death by two husbands, Birt Hitchcock and Fenton Kirk.

She is survived by son, Michael Hitchcock; daughter, Misty Dawn; stepson, Billy Kirk; sisters, Alice (Dallas) Holstein, Wanda (Junior) Stewart, Regina Williams, Rose (Ronnie) Walls, Roxie (Gary) Eller and Becky (Larry) Thompson; brothers, Paul (Jennifer) Holstein, Joey (Becky) Holstein and Roger Holstein; 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Gibson officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Donna Jean Adkins

June 10th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Donna AdkinsDonna Jean Adkins, 56, of Ridgeview went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017 at home with her family by her side.

She was employed at CAMC for 35 years.   Donna was a Christian, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Donna was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Pauley; brother, Johnnie Pauley, mother-in-law, Ethel Adkins; and nephews, Danny Raye and Bubby.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Andy; son, Andy “Dickie” Adkins of Ridgeview; daughter, Misti (Miguel) Urquidi of Kermit, TX; mother Emma Pauley, grandchildren, Ethan, Elijah, Alanna, Isabella, Penelope, Miguel Jr., Ellie and Gracie; brothers, Danny, Clyde and David (Lori) Pauley; sisters, Susan (Chuck) Baileys, Doris (Virgil) Sidwell and Betty (Robert) Blaylock.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Chuck Baileys officiating.  Burial will follow at the Kinder Cemetery in Costa.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.

Robert Michael Clark, Sr.

June 10th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

robert clark obitRobert Michael Clark, Sr., 49, son of Bill Clark and the late Annie Pat Clark, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Pat Clark.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Patty; sons, Robert, Jr. (Shawna) and Brandon (Cassi); daughter, Jordan (Mark); brother, David; sisters, Debbie and Tammy (Brad); and two grandchildren, Trace and Adayah, along with many family and friends who will greatly miss him.

The family would to express a heart felt thank you to a very special friend Melissa McClure and family for being there for Robert and his family.

A private graveside service will be held for family only.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Curry Funeral Home.