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Patricia Gale O’Brien

March 22nd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Patricia O'BrienPatricia Gale O’Brien, 57, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 19, 2016 at CAMC Memorial after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her Dad, Austin Kirk; grandparents, Goldie and Clifford Critchfield; and brother Danny Kirk Hutchinson.

She is survived by her, daughter, Melissa (Charles) Derrick; life companion, Russell Shreve; mother, Barbara Kirk and companion, Edbert Javins;  granddaughters, Morgan and McKenzie O’Brien; sisters, Brenda (Larry) Jordan, Shelia Mooney and Debbie (Roger) Eplin; brothers, Michael Critchfield, Benny Critchfield; half-sister, Linda Slack; half-brother, Gerald Kirk and many other family and friends.

Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Randy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Holstein Cemetery at Dartmont. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Debra Ann Holstein

March 21st, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Debra HolsteinDebra Ann Holstein, 57, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Debbie was a kind loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  She attended Brier Creek Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with her daughter and granddaughter, who were the twinkle of her eyes.   Debbie worked as a cook for George Washington High School for the last 17 years, and she loved to bake cakes for her family and friends.

Welcoming Debbie to heaven were her parents, Richard and Glenda Roberts and daughter, Keri L. Holstein.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 39 years, Gary Holstein; daughter, Erin (Michael) Graley, granddaughter, Aspyn Graley; Mercedes, Griffin and Titan whom she loved as her own; brothers, Ricky, Randy and Mark (Ashley) Roberts; and a host of other family members and friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Michael Graley officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Schiano, Mary Schiano and all his staff for the great care given over the last 13 years and also to the staff at Hubbard Hospice House.

 

Keith Thompson

March 19th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Keith ThompsonKeith Thompson, 57, of Montgomery, formerly of Elkview, went home to the Lord Friday, March 18, 2016 at CAMC General Division in Charleston.

He was a Christian and preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Phyllis Thompson.

Keith is survived by his brother, Kenny D. (Susie) Thompson, Jr.; sister, Sue Wall; special niece and caregiver, Rebecca; and several other nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22nd at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Roger Mullins officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made for the funeral services.

Nathaniel “Nat” Cassle

March 17th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Nat CassleNathaniel “Nat” Cassle, Yawkey, WV passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 just one day short of 90 years old. He was a decorated WWII Army Veteran, retired FMC employee. A devoted member, deacon, and youth leader at Beach Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Faith,  Parents: Malen and Bessie Cassle, and Brothers: Don, Marvin, Melvin, John, Malen Jr, & Russell, Sisters – Rhoda, Lorrane, &Bessie.

He is survived by his best friend and soul mate of 66 years Anna Lou Ryan Cassle, his beloved nieces and caregivers, Tammy Lowery Presley, Sunny Hicks Jackson, Kati Presley, and Symone Walker, sisters: JoAnn McMellon, June Rose Hill, Sue Welch and brother Bobby Cassle, and a host of other loved nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd, Alum Creek, WV 25003 with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.  Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service.  Burial with military graveside honors conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.

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

Chapman “Wayne” Allen

March 17th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Allen ChapmanChapman “Wayne” Allen, 45 of Julian passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Chapman & Carolyn Allen and sister, Priscilla Hager

He is survived by his wife: Mary, Son: Bobby (Jessica); daughters Tara (Adam) and Jeannie (Ricky); sister: Regina (Mark) Truman; brothers: Bobby and Danny (Tammy) and five grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00pm Monday, March 21, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.  Burial will follow  at Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made toward funeral services.

 

 

Phyllis R. McKinney

March 15th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Phyllis McKinneyPhyllis R. McKinney, 77, of Sod, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 13, 2016 at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, and grandson, Michael Sebastian.

She was a member of Joes Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by daughters: Darrell (David) Tudor and Shelly (Charlie) Beam, Son: Mike (Amy) McKinney; grandchildren: Jamie, Jimmie, Heather, Anthony & Candice; and great-grandchildren: Zack, Josh, Lynnzie & Lakin,  and one on the way.

Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow in  Pauley Cemetery at Joes Creek.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made toward funeral service.

Wilma Dempsey

March 5th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

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Wilma Elizabeth “Liz”  Dempsey, 85, of Julian passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 At Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was owner and operator of J & L Tavern at Ruth for 20 years.

She is survived by daughter, Ruth Browning of Julian; sister, Reba Taylor of Elkview; 4 grandchildren, Hope, Gary, Angie and Joshua; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

There will be no services.

Edith Pearl Stover

March 5th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (12 Comments)

Stover, EdithEdith Pearl Stover, 96, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016 at Hospice West, South Charleston.

She was a member of Ivy Dale Baptist Church and also loved to work in her garden and can.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer L. “Smokey” Stover; infant son, Billy Ray Stover; parents, Arthur and Louisa Hudson; and 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by son, Earl (Sue) Stover; daughter, Karen (Fred) Akers; grandsons, Tim and Todd Stover and  Jon and  Chris Akers; step grandsons, Johnnie and Gary Shamblin; 3 great grandchildren and one step great granddaughter.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with  Pastor Mike Long and Ron McClung officiating. and Chris Akers giving the eulogy.    Burial will follow at French Cemetery, Davis Creek.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staffs at Valley Transitional Unit at Valley Center and Hospice West.

 

Mary B. Rader

March 5th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Mary RaderMary B. Rader

After a short, courageous battle with cancer, Mary B. Rader of Dunbar died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Hubbard House at the age of 62 with her daughter by her side.

She leaves behind her children Angel Miller-Nantell (Michael Nantell) and Jason Winnell (Sang Ah Koh). Grandchildren; Justin, Haley & Madison Miller and Tyler, Nathan & Isabelle Nantell.

Mary was born on June 26, 1953 in South Charleston, WV, to father Harold Thornton & mother Frances Thornton  who predeceased her. She grew up in a loving home with 4 brothers; Chester Thornton (Janet), Douglas Thornton (Phyllis), William Thornton & Timothy Thornton.
She enjoyed various crafts, gardening, traveling and exploring. She will be forever remembered by her many friends for her love, loyalty & sense of humor. She was employed by West Virginia Housing Development Fund since 2003. Previous employment includes BB&T, One Valley Bank, Atlantic Financial & Magnet Bank.

Mary requested to be cremated and a “Celebration of Life” Service will be held at Curry Funeral Home 4:00pm Sunday, March 13, 2016.  In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Eileen Shaffer

March 3rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Eileen ShafferEileen Shaffer, 78, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at CAMC-General.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie,  parents Ernest & Effie Steele and sisters Velma (Nan) Staats and Linda Paul.

She was a member of Hopewell Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by son: Jackie (Sharon) Blankenship, Alum Creek; step-daughter: Carolyn VanCamp, Greenville, VA; step-son: Rob Shaffer, Quantico, VA and former daughter-in-law Sandra Shaffer; brothers: Donnie Steele, Alum Creek and Stanley (Carol) Steele, Woodbridge, VA; grandchildren: Deanna, Ann, Leigh and Tristan and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1:00PM Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery, Alum Creek.  Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00pm Friday, March 4th.

In lieu of flowers family requests contributions be made to Hopewell Independent Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 518, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

The family would like to send a special thanks to the doctors and nurses on 4-South at CAMC-General Division who provided her care and family support; especially to Dr. Collins for her care and support.  Many thanks to special friends Sue Eskew, Jean Bell, Nancy Means and Joyce Bailey.