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Nellie Jean Allen

May 8th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nellie Jean Allen, 86, of McCorkle, born March 9, 1927 to Omazell and Willard Dunlap,  went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at  Hospice West.

She was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

Nellie was preceded in death by two daughters, Christina Allen and Dreama Politino; brothers, Aubrey and Dennis Dunlap; sisters, Ailene Pauley and Marie Van Gundy.

She resided at McCorkle with her daughter, Linda Brogan, who was her care giver for 13 years.  She is also survived by children, Lisa (Jerry) Saunders of Hurricane, Jerry Allen (Betty Jarrett) of Sod, Larry (Kathy) Allen and Dale Allen of Yawkey; sister, Neva Stump; brother, Donald Dunlap;  grandchildren Rhonda, Paul, Jeffrey, Hope, Corey, Jessica, Amanda and Christina.  Great grandchildren, Chris, Curt, Michael, Braydon, Austin, DeMarcus, Marijane, Madison and MacKenzie who called her Gigi; great grandchildren, Stacey, Brook, Max and soon to be born, Cooper.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, May 10th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Frank Chapman and Rick Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

A special thanks to nephew, Gary Dunlap, who visited with her everyday, and also to  Gigs Dunlap,  Carolyn Allen, Angel Brown and C. J., who were  there to help at anytime;  Dr. Jarrod Chapman and Dr. Nanjundappa for all their help in taking care of Mom.    She was more than a mom to us, she was our best friend and always there for us.  She will be greatly missed and our hearts are broken.

Gail K. Dunlap

May 6th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

 

Gail K. Dunlap, 68, of Ruthdale, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie V. and Wallace Hartwell, and brother, Delno L. Hartwell.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bernard (Bill), daughter, Arlene and two sons, Billy (Lisa)  and Derrick all of South Charleston, three grandsons, Tucker W. Dunlap, Wesley and John Tully, South Charleston, two sisters, Joyce (Bob) Finks of Marriottsville, MD, and Cathy May of Grand Rapids, Michigan, two brothers, Gary Hartwell (Nikki) of Charlottesville, VA, and Wayne Hartwell (Sylvia) of Charleston, and loving friends Lynn and Michael Montgomery.

Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, May 8, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Burt Hall officiating.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod.

Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, May 7, at the funeral home.

 

Eloise Graley

May 2nd, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Eloise Graley, 84 of Sumerco went to be with the Lord Wednesday May 1, 2013 at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years George Graley, Jr., granddaughters; Trish and Jessica Graley, and was the daughter of the late Jeff and Lula Pauley Loftis.

She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Howard) Redman, sons, Roy (Debbie) , Barry (Brenda), Terry (Frances), Fitz (Debbie), and Brian (Pam),  brother Lyle (Regina) Loftis, sisters Kyrene Hill and Betty Perdue, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter.

Service will be ll:00 AM Saturday, May 4, 3013 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery Sod. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

 

 

Jerry Wayne Hudson

April 29th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Jerry Wayne Hudson, 62, of South Charleston died Sunday April 28, 2013 at home after a long illness.

He served in the U. S. Army and was a retired painter with W. Q. Watters.  Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Teresa; son, Douglas Haden Hudson; mother, Betty Mae Hudson of Titusville, FL; and brothers, Joe of Cross Lanes and Jeff of Kissimmee, FL.

A memorial service will be held at a later day.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Robert “Curtis” Patterson

April 20th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Robert “Curtis” Patterson, 80, of Charleston went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Estel Patterson,  daughter, Terrie Elaine and sister, Phyllis Murphy.

He retired from Union Carbide, Institute, where he worked as a lab supervisor.  He served in Korea as a lieutenant with the US Army. He was a bible teacher for many years and served as a deacon for 22 years at Kanawha Baptist Temple.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara; son, Pastor Curtis “Eddie” Patterson and his wife, Sharon; brother, Clinton (Joan) Patterson; grandsons, Nathanael (Crystal) Patterson; Jonathan and Jason Patterson; great-grandaughter, Karis, and many nieces and nephews.

Service with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 61 will be 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 23rd, at the  Kanawha Baptist Temple, #1 Baptist Mountain, Charleston, WV 25311, with his son Pastor Curtis “Eddie” Patterson officiating along with  Pastor Bill Bartlett.   Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Family and friends will gather on Monday evening at the church from 7:00 – 9:00pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Kanawha Baptist Temple at the above address.

 

Janice “Midge” Mae Settle

April 17th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Janice “Midge” Mae Settle, 74, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Settle and son, Carmel Eugene Dunlap.

She is survived by daughter, Kristi (Travis) Long; son, James Howard (Deborah) Dunlap; daughter-in-law, Kathleen “Kitty” Dunlap; grandchildren, Kirsten and Katie Long, Michelle (Travis) Price and James “Shannon”  Dunlap; and  two great grandchildren, Hayden and Hannah Price.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, April 19th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Richard McCallister and Oshel Bell officiating.  Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.   The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Sandra Irene Tyler

April 16th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Sandra Irene Tyler, 74, of Hurricane passed peacefully Tuesday April 16, 2013 at Putnam Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Kathryn Townsend; grandson, Kevin Lee Miller II and sister, Nancy Nutter.

She is survived by daughters, Nancy (Kevin) Miller of Clendenin, Kathy (Ronnie) Goodwin of Parkersburg and Carol Sue (Johnny) McDavid of Alum Creek; four grandchildren, Carl David (Allyson) Goodwin and Tammy Marie Boggess, Michaell (Michelle) McDavid and Mark (Ashley) McDavid; three great grandchildren; sisters, Linda (Carl) Grubbs and Donna Carney; brother,  Herb (Joyce) Townsend and family friend, Nancy Myers.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm Friday, April 19th  at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Pastor Randy Ledsome officiating.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is caring for the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Harry Everett Blethen

April 16th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

 

Harry Everett  Blethen, 61, died Monday, April 15 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division.

Harry was originally from Fayetteville, WV, but resided in Lincoln County with his caregivers, Jimmy and Barbara Armstrong for 38 years.

He enjoyed riding bicycles, camping and playing with his nephews and great nephews.  He was more than a patient, he was a son, brother, uncle and great uncle.   He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

He  is also survived by brothers, Dale and Bobby Armstrong; nephews, D.J. and Josh Armstrong and great nephews, A.J. and Bradon Armstrong.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday, April 18th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Charles R. Stone

April 12th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles R. Stone, went home to rest Friday, April 12, 2013.

He was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner.

He is survived by daughter, Teresa Stone of Clearwater, FL; sons, Charles H. Stone of Marion, VA and  David (Tammy) Stone of Alum Creek; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Pete McNeely officiating.  Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery, Ashford.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Robert Wayne Lowery

April 10th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert Wayne Lowery, 60, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

He was a graduate of Duval High School, West Virginia State University and Tennessee Temple University.  Robert was a former member of the Air National Guard, a Christian School Administrator and Instructor and  prior to his illness, he was a consultant for Parsons Group in Atlanta, GA.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert H. Lowery.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa; son, Robbie Lowery (Lauren McGee) of Charlotte, NC; mother, Patsy Lowery; sisters, Melody (Johnny) Roberts and Cindy Lowery (David Spurlock) all of Alum Creek, and Susan (John) Brininstool of Charleston.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Thomas Memorial Hospital CCU for their care and kindness.