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John Houston Burgess

September 20th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Houston Burgess, 37, of Brounland Road, Alum Creek, died Monday, September 20, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a former mechanic for B & J Welding in Sissonville before he became disabled.

He is survived by his: Wife: Sandra Morgan Burgess; 1 Daughter: Crystal Burgess of Alum Creek, WV; Father: Othal Eugene Burgess of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Brothers: Michael Burgess of Alum Creek, WV; James Burgess of Big Chimney, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Alexis Jones of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Minister Gerald Watts officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 21, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Glenn Lawson

September 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Glenn Lawson, 78, of Yawkey, Lincoln County died September 17, 1999 at Lincoln Continuous Care Hamlin, West Virginia after a long illness.

Glenn was born and resided in Yawkey until recent years. He was a devout Christian and a lifetime member of Porter Fork Baptist Church, Yawkey. Glenn previously worked for Gritt Newspaper as a delivery person. He enjoyed Christian Fellowship and was an avid reader of Christian Literature. Family and friends will remember Glenn for his cheerful demeanor, friendly disposition and love of family and friends.

He is survived by his: Mother: Vesta Lawson of South Charleston, WV; 2 Brothers: Carl Lawson of Charleston, WV; Cecil Lawson of Michigan; 1 Sister: Mildred Lavender of Chesapeake, WV; Several Nieces and Nephews

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 3:00 PM with Pastor David Bowman officiating. Burial will be held in the Griffith Family Cemetery, Yawkey, West Virginia. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Wallace L. “Gus” Miller

September 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wallace L. “Gus” Miller, 82, of Alkol died Friday, September 17, 1999 at CAMC Memorial Division after an extended illness.

He was a retired construction and design foreman for Union Carbide Tech Center in South Charleston. He was a former deacon and Sunday school superintendent at Left Fork Baptist and taught the men’s Sunday school class at Sycamore Grove Baptist Church. He was a WWII Army Veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Emma J.; 1 Son: Gregory Miller of Alkol, WV; 1 Sister: Christine Ferrell of Alkol, WV.

Services will be 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 19, 1999 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Bill Pistore and Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ova Kidd Cawthon

September 11th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ova Kidd Cawthon, 76, of South Charleston died Saturday, September 11, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Husband: Earl R. Cawthon; 1 Daughter: Debbie Hanson of South Charleston, WV; 1 Sister: Murl Paxton of Alpharetta, GA; 2 Brothers: M. Joe Kidd of South Charleston, WV; Kenneth Kidd of South Charleston, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Angie Diehl of Rome, GA; 2 Great Granddaughters: Taylor and Natalee.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 2:30 PM with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carter C. Ruby

September 10th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carter C. Ruby, 78, of Sod died Friday, September 10, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

He was a retired iron worker, a member of UMW District 17, a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend, a life long resident of Lincoln County and a WWII Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Ruby.

He is survived by his: Wife: Barbara Ann Ruby; 2 Sons: Frank Ruby of NC; Richard Ruby of Sod, WV; 2 Daughters: Carol Newcomer of Alum Creek, WV; Anita Holton of Salt Rock, WV; 1 Sister: Hazel Tackett of Hurricane, WV; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandson.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, September 13, 1999 at 11:30 AM with Pastor Clarence Hutton and Pastor Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will beheld in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Sunday, September 12, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Charles Henry Gillispie

September 6th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles Henry Gillispie, 67, of South Charleston died Monday, September 6, 1999 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired truck driver for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines at Institute, a member of Hopewell Baptist Church South Charleston and Teamsters Local 175 Charleston for 29 years. He also was a Army veteran and a life long resident of Kanawha County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Kay; 2 Sons: Charles Gillispie of South Charleston, WV; Nathan Gillispie of South Charleston, WV; 1 Daughter: Teresa Barnhart of Dunbar, WV; 1 Step Son: Larry Baxter of North Carolina; 1 Step Daughter: Anna Spencer of Sissonville, WV; 3 Grandchildren, 4 Step Grandchildren and 2 Step Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, September 8, 1999 at 11:00 AM With Pastor Lloyd Humphreys officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Pazk, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 7, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Caze Inc., 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25 064-3 1 99.

Louise Smith

August 27th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Louise Smith, 71, of South Charleston died Friday, August 27, 1999 at a personal care home in South Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and she formerly attended Spring Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Gary Smith of Bridgeport, WV; 2 Brothers: Leon Justice of South Charleston, WV; Noble Justice of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Dee Hartwell of South Charleston, WV; Thelma Stotler of Anstead, WV; 2 Grandchildren: Patrick & Callie.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Burial will be held in Tudor Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, August 28, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Ousleen Lowery Samples

August 24th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ousleen Lowery Samples, 94, of South Charleston died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at Sun Bridge Rehabilitation Center, Dunbar after a long illness.

She was a Christian.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Mary Maroney of Orlando, FL; 5 Sons: Robert Lowery of Alum Creek, WV; James Lowery of Alum Creek, WV; Clarence “Pug” Lowery of Little River, SC; Melvin Lowery of Las Vegas, NV; Jerry Lowery of West Palm Beach, FL; Step-Daughter: Patsy Bays of Charleston, WV; 18 Grandchildren; 37 Great Grandchildren; 21 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call on Friday, August 27, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Ruth Childress Kinder

August 23rd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruth Childress Kinder, 86, of Alum Creek died Monday, August 23, 1999 at home.

She was retired from the West Virginia State Health Department, was a member of the first graduating class of Washington District High School in 1933, was a charter member of the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, South Charleston, a member of the Dunbar Eastern Star Chapter 133 and was a life long resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Delmar Joe Kinder of Columbus, OH; 2 Daughters: Francis Marie Kinder at home; Charlotte Robbins of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Dr. Ross Childress of South Charleston, WV; 1 Sister: Jean Boone of Toledo, OH; 4 Grandchildren: Joni Zwick, Troy Mynes, Jeni Vaught, Rebecca Mynes Robbins; 5 Great Grandchildren; Caregiver and friend: Shelbie Blankenship of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 24,1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Bill Allen

August 19th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bill Allen, 69, of St. Albans died Thursday, August 19, 1999 at CAMC General division after a short illness.

He was retired from Porter Properties of Charleston, was a member of Pleasant View Church of God, Hurricane and was an Army Veteran and a member of The Allen Brothers Quartet.

He is survived by his: Wife: Katie; 2 Sons: Terry Allen of St. Albans, WV; Randy Allen of St. Albans, WV; 1 Daughter: Lori Witt ofHumcane, WV; 1 Brother: Rev. Walter Allen of St. Albans, WV; 8 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, August 23, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Walter Allen and Rev. David McCormick officiating. Burial will beheld in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek, with Military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Friends may call on Sunday, August 22, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302.