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Harold A. Hood

April 24th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harold A. Hood, 95, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Thomas Hospice after a long illness.

He was born in Corbin, KY on May 22, 1928, to the late John Alexander and Mary Frances Early (Dollie) Hood.

After graduation high school, he did a short stint on the railroad before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during WWII in 1946, where he was stationed in the photography lab at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Chincoteague Island, VA.

Upon completion of the military, he attended Furman University in Greenville, SC where he played basketball. After suffering a career-ending knee injury, he transferred to Kentucky University where he majored in accounting and remained a loyal Big Blue fan till his passing. After completion of college, he started a very prestigious career as a salesman for several companies in KY, OH, and WV. His business savvy and tenacious salesmanship prompted him to start his own company and retired in 1985. He and his wife Norma enjoyed taking numerous trips to vacation hotspots through the years.

He was an avid golfer, loved to do word puzzles, sing, tell stories, and watch KY basketball.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Norma Lee; brother, William “Bill” Arnold Hood; and sisters, Edith Mabel Norvell and Mavin Elva Skaggs-Endris.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gayle Hood of DeWitt, MI; three grandchildren, Dustin, Matthew, and Jacob Hood.

Graveside service with military rites will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Larry Richard Seabolt

April 24th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mr. Larry Richard Seabolt, age 78 of Griffin, GA passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Seabolt was born on October 15, 1945, in Montgomery, WV. He was the son of the late Willard Jesse Seabolt and Exie Opal Tucker Seabolt. Mr. Seabolt retired from the United States Airforce after 21years of service. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Griffin, Ga. Serving in church was always a large part of his life. Over the years Mr. Seabolt served in several churches as deacon, choir member, helped with church maintenance, Sunday School and CEF teacher, and in many other areas with the church. He loved to camp and travel, woodworking and spend time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Beth Amber Seabolt; brothers, Vernon Butcher and Donald Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Drumheller Seabolt; children, Kelly Seabolt, Terri Seabolt, Jamie Seabolt, Stephanie Seabolt, and Timothy Seabolt; grandchildren, Kamron, Angel, Trevonne, Nevaeh, D.J., and Savanna.

Funeral services with military honors for Mr. Larry Richard Seabolt will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Berean Baptist Church 2677 Hwy 41, Griffin, GA. Pastor Mark Davis will officiate. The family will visit with friends on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the church. Entombment will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum in St. Albans, WV under the direction of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Berean Baptist Church Missions Fund, 2677 Hwy 41, Griffin, GA 30224, Bethany Baptist Church, 2504 Grant Ave. St. Albans WV 25177, or to the Gideon’s International.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Jean Gibson

April 23rd, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Donna Jean Gibson, 74, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at home.

She was a member of Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and her church family and is now finally home. Earlier in life, Donna was a nurse’s aide for Kanawha Valley Memorial Hospital and provided home health for Thomas Memorial Hospital. She loved spending time with her family, going on family trips to various destinations, especially Hawaii.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Larry Seacrist and Betty Staggs Stone and brother, Samuel “Sambo” Stone.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael R. Gibson; daughters, Tina (Steve) Boland, Michelle (Billy) Smith, Tamatha (Wesley) Kirk; son, Michael (Shannon) Gibson, Jr.; brothers, Dempsey Browning, Roger Stone; grandchildren, Ericka Kirk, Bryan Kirk, Steven (Brittney) Boland, II, Andrew Gibson, Nathan Gibson; great grandchildren, Hayleigh Flowers, Regan Flowers, Bentley Boland.

Service will be 1:00 pm, Friday, April 26, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Cecil Ray Davis

April 17th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Cecil Ray Davis, 56, of Alum Creek, formerly of Racine, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at home.

Cecil was a longtime employee of Boone Hydraulics. He was an avid poker player. He never met a stranger and had a good heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice, Sr. and Deloris Ann “Lois” Cooper Davis; brother, David Gibson; sister, Alice Gibson Mollet; and grandson, Cameron Davis.

Cecil is survived by his daughter, Deborah Leann Workman (Brandon); son, Terry Lee Davis; sister, Thelma “Che Che” Miller; brother, Maurice V. “June Bug” Davis, Jr.; grandchildren, T.J., Kayden, Paul, Maci, Ezra, Alexa, and Camilla. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and special friends, John and Jessica Worley.

In keeping with Cecil’s wish, he will be cremated and laid to rest at a private service.

Rommie Charles Eastman

April 16th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Rommie Charles Eastman, 57, of Eskdale, WV went to his final resting place on April 12, 2024, at CAMC Memorial where he joined his father, Homer Eastman and mother, Barbara A. Linville, mother-in-law, Nancy Webb, his fishing buddy, Foster Webb and nephew, Eric Alley.

Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Denise Raylene Eastman of Eskdale; his pride and joys, Harli Eastman, Iziah Eastman, and Resci Eastman all of Eskdale; brothers, Charles Eastman(Betty), Jimmy Eastman(Darlene) Terry Eastman(Mae), Homer Eastman all of Ansted, Andy Eastman(Dianna) of Pax and Ronnie Eastman(Tonya) of Marmet; sister, Marlene Butler(Randy) of Gauley Bridge; nephews, Zach Eastman, Roy Jr. Eastman(Maddie), Josh Eastman, Curtis Martin(Kiri), Brad Alley(Colton); nieces, Bethany Gillespie(Bo), Frosti, Martina, and Erica Gouty(Andrew); and many dear friends that he cherished and work buddies of the City of Charleston.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek from 2pm to 4pm with private graveside service on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Webb-Means Cemetery, Yawkey, WV.

Special thanks to the City of Charleston, Street Division, for the love and support through the years.

Susan Denise Harmon

April 9th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Susan Denise Harmon, 53, of St. Albans was reunited with her dad, Darrell and sister, Tammy on Monday, April 8, 2024.

She was a graduate of Arcadia High School in Ohio and held several college degrees. She worked for Frontier Communications for more than 20 years.

Susan is survived by her mother, N. Pearl Lovejoy Harmon; lifelong friend, Sandy Lynn Cunningham; close friend, Patt; and many aunts, uncles, family, and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will follow at Adkins & Cummings Cemetery, Sias. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, or at www.stjude.org.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Susan’s friends and coworkers for all their kindness during this difficult time.

Bobby Baire

April 1st, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bobby Baire, 72, of Emmons, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Haden H. & Mary Magdalene Selbe Baire, sisters, Greathel and Martha, brothers, Adam, Willie, and David.

Bobby is survived by his daughter, Jessica, siblings, Basil (Joyce) Baire, Junie (Buddy) Kirk, Linzie (Janet) Baire, Bawfurd Baire, William (Donna) Baire, Joyce (Danny) Pauley, Hazel (Terry) Rabel, Mary (Barney) Johnson, special nephew, Rocky Baire, and several other nieces and nephews and family.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Sisk. Burial will follow at Brounland Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Ronald Scott Linville

March 23rd, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Ronald Scott Linville, 57 of Alum Creek, passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2024.

Ronnie was a 1986 graduate of Duval High School. He managed several restaurants including A&W and Kenny Rogers. Ronnie mostly enjoyed his time outdoors hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his father Buddy Linville and is survived by his mother, Barbara Linville; son, Scott Linville; brother, Timothy Linville; and granddaughter, Leah Hager.

In keeping with Ronnie’s wishes he will be cremated and laid to rest in a private service.

Richard Allen Comer

March 18th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Richard Allen Comer, 81, of Alum Creek passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House – West, South Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Job & Nellie Dunlap Comer, son-in-law Mark Clark and sister-in-law, Connie Comer.

He graduated from Charleston High School Class of 1960, and retired from Hobet Mining with 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army Military Police from 1964 – 1966.

Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy, son, Richard “Rick” Comer II, granddaughter, Sierra (Jake) Kennedy and grandson, Richard “Cruz” Comer III, daughter, Beth Comer Clark, granddaughter, Savannah Clark and grandson, Mark “Chase” Clark II. He is also survived by his brothers, Doyle (Jean Ann) Comer, Ocala, FL, and Romie Comer, Lewisburg, WV, and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Graceland Memorial Park Chapel, with Pastor Blaine Comer officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park. Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Otis “Obie” Gillenwater

March 17th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (9 Comments)


Otis “Obie” Gillenwater, 76 of Sumerco, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 16, 2024. 

In 1974 Obie received the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was a 1966 graduate of Duval High School, and he honorably served in the US Army. He retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 625 with 43 years of service. After he retired, he had more time to enjoy the things he loved: taking trips to Kentucky Lake and Amish Country, hunting, fishing, watching sports and westerns, and spoiling his grandchildren. He loved his grandkids like no other Papaw/Paps has. He was a devoted hard worker for his family. 

He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and he loved Jesus. Obie exemplified Christlike characteristics in his love, devotion, and encouragement toward others. We have the hope and promise of seeing him again one day soon in Heaven. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Mobley Gillenwater and Otis Gillenwater; father and mother in law, Skitch and Irene Loftis. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maurene “Betsy” Gillenwater; sons, John “Chris” Gillenwater of Cincinnati, OH, Pastor Craig (Amber) Gillenwater of Sod, WV; grandchildren, Sydney, Lillian, and their mother Sarah Gillenwater, and Drew and Kinley; sisters, Janet Hill, Jane Kerns, Dorothy (Roger)Profitt; brother, Mark (Annie) Gillenwater;  and many other friends, nieces and nephews that he dearly loved. The family would like to thank Obie’s great nieces Kristina, Anna, and Sarah for their care and devotion to Obie in his last days here on Earth.

The family would also like to thank many people: the physicians of Pulmonary Associates of Charleston/WVU Medicine, the special nurses of the ICU that treated him as one of their own, and all the friends and family that supported the family these last days by calling, texting, visiting, and providing meals.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 19, at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Craig Gillenwater and Dwight McClure and grandson Drew officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.