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Michael G. “Mike” Mosteller

December 4th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Michael G. “Mike” Mosteller, born August 29, 1954, in Charleston, WV, left his earthly home at Sod, WV, to be with his Heavenly Father and his earthly parents & brothers on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Mike was surrounded by his family and a life-long friend when he passed. His family meant the world to him.

Mike is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie; his daughters, Christi (Mike) Clendenin, Misti (John Clark) Mosteller, & Anika (Willie) McCormick; his sons, Michael (Elizabeth) Mosteller II & Dustin (Archana) Mosteller; his grandchildren, Cierra (Eric), MacKenzie (Garrett), Michael Jr. (Emily), Tanner, Kylie (Joey), Will, Hunter, Lillian, Joel, Lacey (Mike), & Skyler; his great grandchildren, Liam, Daxton, Easton, Mia, Lyanna, Emma, Isabella, Grayson, & Saphira; his brother, Donald (Patricia); his father-in-law, William Graley; his sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Ron) Cummings, Saundra & Sheila; his brother-in-law, Bill Graley Jr.; daughter-in-law; Raeleen; and a host of family & friends. His best friend, Casper, a huskyhuahua, lay by his side until he passed over.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Emma (Brogan) Mosteller; brothers, Rodger, Jimmie, & Billy; his sister-in-law, Sultana Kay Graley; mother-in-law, Carol Sue (Fowler) Graley; and a father figure, Halley Mitchell.

Mike had a very interesting work life. He began as a youth working on neighboring farms. His first real job was with American Viscose (Avtex). He went on to work at the following places, owning some of them; Southwestern Engineering, Boilermaker Union jobs, Mullen Plumbing & Heating, McComas Plumbing & Heating (owner), Mountaineer Property Management (owner), Team Chevrolet (salesman), Joe Holland Chevrolet (sales, management, commercial/fleet sales, special finance & co-manager of used cars), Turnpike Chevrolet (sales, commercial/fleet sales), Bert Wolfe Ford (sales), WV Truck & Trailer (manager), Freedom Homes (sales), Lincoln PSD (manager), Mountaineer Utility Services (owner).

Mike was a 1972 graduate of Duval High School and was a part of the congregation of Nitro Church of God. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Boilermaker’s Union Local 667, served as PTO president at Garrett’s Bend Elementary School for several years, coached Little League baseball, was a volunteer firefighter with West Side VFD in St. Albans, drove for an ambulance service in St. Albans, was elected Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County, was on the Alum Creek VFD Board of Directors, and was a Notary Public in WV, among a few of the accomplishments throughout his lifetime.

His life-long friend, Keith “Spider” Torman will be sending him off at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV, at 2:00 pm, on Friday, December 8, 2023. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Mosteller/Yoder Cemetery in Tornado, WV

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Thomas Cancer Center.

Glenn Rogers Midkiff

November 30th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Glenn Rogers Midkiff, 88, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice – West, South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Golden and Ruth Ballard Midkiff, brothers, Jack, Don and Bill Midkiff and sister, Maxine Tyree.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janice, sons, Jerry (Joyce) Midkiff, Greg (Beany) Midkiff and Tim (Angela) Midkiff. He is also survived by six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Glenn was a long time employee of Joe Holland Chevrolet Body Shop.

His request was to be cremated and no service. Burial will be at Midkiff Family Property, South Charleston, at a later date.

James Lee “Jim” Turley

November 27th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James Lee “Jim” Turley, 87 of South Charleston passed away on November 25, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and retired from Charleston Linen Service with 40 years of service. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington District High School. He loved to spend time outdoors, squirrel hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden. He was an avid sports fan, especially the WV Mountaineers, The Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pirates.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Paul Turley and Ethel Loftis Midkiff; brother, Eugene Turley and sister Ravenelle Whittington.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years Nettie Rose Hartwell Turley, Daughter, Lisa Casto (Tim); son Timothy Turley (Janey), grandson, James Graley (Carmen), granddaughter, Leah Turley Frazier (Evan); great-granddaughter, Abbey Rose Graley and sisters; Nita Debord, Norma Blankenship, and Carol Linger.

A funeral service to honor the life of James Lee Turley will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Scott Beha officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Lucy Runyan Meikle

November 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Lucy Runyan Meikle, 90, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord Monday, November 20, 2023, at CAMC Hospice.

Lucy was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ and a 1951 graduate of Duval High School. She was the owner of Lucy’s Beauty Shop in Alum Creek. She loved to cook, read, and spend time with her grandchildren and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Meikle; parents, Ohley and Velma Tackett Runyan; sisters, Madora Runyan, Vera Ours, and Ida Pauley; brother, Ephram Runyan.

Lucy is survived by her son; Mark G. Meikle; daughter, Dee Smith; grandchildren, Sarah, Cala, Zachary, Savannah, and Jaydon; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Judith Runyan; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Joseph Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Harley Elza Elkins

November 20th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Harley Elza Elkins, 58, of Dunbar passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Harley was the manager of Gino’s in Dunbar with 34 years of service. He loved to spend time in the woods, 4-wheeling, and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Brenda Elkins; wife, Jacquita Mae Elkins; and sister, “Sissy”.

Harley is survived by son, Matthew Elkins; fiancé, Joy Seymour; grandchildren, Ollivia, Kaitlyn, Andrea, Lakyn, Winston, Ariel, Kohl, and Kora; brothers, Paul, Mickie, and Rickie Elkins; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Alamander Elkins Cemetery, Parsner Mountain.

Imogene Evelyn Perdue

November 16th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Imogene Evelyn Perdue, 81, of Seth, WV, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert & Mary Smith, siblings, Earnest Smith, Louise Barker, Eugene Smith, Wilma Gillispie and Connie Fowler.

She is survived by her brother Conrad and Joanna Smith of Alum Creek, WV, daughter, Beverly and Forrest Mullins of Campbells Creek, WV, grandchildren, Chasity and David Massey of Van, WV, April Bryant of Campbells Creek, WV, Kandus and Brian Randall of Naples, Italy, Thomas and Patricia Perdue of Campbells Creek, WV.

She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Aaron Chambers, Austin Lett, Kaylee Perdue, Noah Randall, Isaiah Randall, great-great-grandchildren, Grayson Chambers and Lilli Anna Chambers.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, November 18, 2023, with Pastor Michael Graley officiating at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery, Ashford, WV.

Family & friends will gather one hour before the service.

Carolyn Beth Keeling

November 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Carolyn Elizabeth “Beth” Keeling, 52, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 13, 2023, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Danville.

She was a homemaker that loved her family immensely. Her family was her life. She loved the Lord and enjoyed sitting on her porch reading her bible.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tootsie Miller and brother, Wayne Miller.

Beth is survived by her husband, Clifford; sons, Jacob (Aranda) Keeling and Jason (Shatanna) Keeling; grandsons, Benjamin and Noah; father, Jerry Miller; sister, Gail Huffman; and a host of loved ones who will greatly miss her.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Family Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Connie Lou Parsons

November 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Connie Lou Parsons, 81, of Alum Creek went home to the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Connie attended Washington District High School and was a lifelong resident of Alum Creek. In her earlier years she enjoyed camping with her husband in Pocahontas County. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the life she had in her “little house on the hill”.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents Jack and Edith Holstein, sisters Macel Williams, Juanita Thomas, Ramona McCormick, Vallie Turley, brother Jackie Holstein and several nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her brothers, Gene (Marge), Murl (Linda), Doug and Roger Holstein, sister Zona Linville, all of Indiana and a host of nieces and nephews.

Following her wishes a memorial service and celebration will be held at Alum Creek Lions Club Community Building on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 6-8 pm. Food, refreshments, and fellowship will take place to honor her life through her family and friends.

A special thank you to the staff of Kanawha Valley Hospice. Especially Jo, Norissa, Libby, and Tiffany. She loved you all so very much.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312.

Carolyn Sue Logsdon

November 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carolyn Sue Logsdon, 75, of Charleston, WV, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Senate “Jake” Logdson and parents Avenell & Kit Meikle.

She was a member of Amy Baptist Church and worked 21 years for the CIA in Washington, DC.

Carolyn is survived by her stepchildren, Rebecca (Dan) Hammond, Jeremy (Jennifer) Logsdon, and Tommy (Amanda) Logsdon. She is also survived by her sister, Kitty (Carl) McCallister and brother, 1st Sgt. Major Joseph Means, and eleven grandchildren.

It was her wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Yawkey Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest Healthcare Center and Hubbard Hospice House for taking wonderful care of Carolyn.

Karen Lynn Mansfield

November 7th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Karen Lynn Mansfield, 68, of Sod, WV, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mansfield, and her parents, Ronald & Gwendolyn Adkins McCallister and son, Jarrod Bias.

Karen was a graduate of Duval High School class of 1973 and WV Junior College. She was a hard-working mother and always on the go. She was employed by CAMC in the recordkeeping department for 13 years.

She is survived by her brother, Ronald McCallister, daughters, Stacy Smith and Christina Bias, 6 grandchildren, Justin Mounts, Brenda, LeAnna, Jarrod “JB”, Autumn and Jeffrey. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Curry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the McCallister Family Cemetery, Sod, WV.