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Betty Gail Fletcher

November 6th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Betty Gail Fletcher, 49, of Brounland, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at CAMC Memorial Division Charleston after a long illness.

She was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church and a former employee of CAMC General Division.

She is survived by her; Parents, Ray and Joanna Fletcher of Brounland, 5 sisters; Donna (Joe) Lude of So. Charleston, Ellen McCallister and Leasa Fletcher both of Alum Creek, Patricia (Jerry) Holstein and Melody (Dale) McCormick all of Brounland; 4 brothers, Charles (Sandy) Fletcher, twin brother Eddie Fletcher, Gary Fletcher and Kenneth Fletcher all of Brounland.

And many nieces and nephews that were very close to Betty.

Funeral service will be 7:00 PM Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Committal service  will be 2:00 PM Monday at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Friends will gather  will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Denver P. Dent

November 6th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Denver P. Dent, 84 of So Charleston died Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 at home after a sudden illness.

He retired from Union Carbide at So. Charleston after 42 years of service, and was an active member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek and was an Army Air Force Veteran of WWII.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Marion and Margaret Loftis Dent and five brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hazel McCoy Dent

Son: Darrin Dent of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Daughter: Janita (Bill) Adams of Weddington, North Carolina

3 Grand-daughters: Cassie, Gracie and Lexi Adams.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 9, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Danny Huffman officiating. Burial with Military Graveside rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Clarence R. Farmer

November 5th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clarence R. Farmer, 95, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from the City of Charleston, Treatment Plant Department.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Farmer

Son: James Farmer of Charleston

3 Daughters: Mary Rhodes of Ohio, Pat Casto of Cross Lanes and Helen Ann McLamore of St. Albans

step-daughter: Susan Sowards of Florida

Sister: Demi Arthur

many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating.  Burial will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Marion Paul Barker

November 4th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marion Paul Barker, 61, of Sod, the son of the late Millard Barker and Freda Lively, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a long time employee of White Dodge, South Charleston, and a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marie; children, Matthew Barker of Sod, Paula and (Mike) Tudor of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Steven and Kristen Huffman and Miranda Tudor all of Alum Creek.

As per his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will not be a visitation or a memorial service.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangement.

Gary Franklin Hudson

November 3rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gary Franklin Hudson, affectionately called “Unc”, 68, of Charleston, passed away at home Monday, November 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer attended by his loving caregiver and sister, Delma Hudson.  He was born on December 19, 1939.

He was retired from McCormick Spices Company and Berry Hills Country Club.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Lib Pryor and Beulah Oxley Hudson; sisters, Agnes Hudson, Arietta “Reedy” Hudson, Ellen White and Doris Hayes; one niece Charlotte Hayes Slonaker.

Additional survivors include his nephew, Glenn Hudson and  wife, Becky; their children Ashley and Allen; six nieces, one nephew and their families and a host of friends.

Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Clarence Hutton and Basil Hudson officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   The committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, at French Cemetery, Davis Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Gary’s name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

A special thank you to Kim, Kelly and Ania of Hospice for their tender care and support.

Eva Mae Harper

November 3rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Eva Mae Harper, 65, of St. Albans died Monday, November 3, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was the owner operator of Eva’s Collectables in South Charleston.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Rita Walls (Mark) of Alkol

Lisa dunlap (Bill) of South Charleston

Son: Kevin Dunlap (Stephanie) of Sod

Mother: Rosie Treadway of Sumerco

Sister: Barbara Cook of Cross Lanes

Brother: Jack Treadway of Ameagle

5 Grandchildren

4 Great Grandchildren

Services will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Norman J. Nolan

November 1st, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norman J. Nolan, 75, of New Martinsville, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

He was a member of the operating engineers, and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart and a Korean Service Medal.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Ida D. Adkins Nolan

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law: Norma Jean & Danny McEldowney of New Martinsville.

Grandchildren: Justin & Duncan McEldowney

Several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating.  Burial with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek will be in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Alma L. Harley

October 30th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alma L. Harley, 74, of Clendenin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clara and Garfield Green, her brothers Russell, Clyde, Guy, Cheryl, Edward and Lowell Green and her sisters Daisy Edwards, Mary Goode and Maxine Chandler.

She was a faithful chaplain of VFW Post 8516 in Elkview Ladies Auxiliary. She also was a Christian and a member of the Church of God in Elkview.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Charles “Chuck” Harley, her children; Donna Youmans and her husband Robert of Zephyrhills, Florida, Kathy Arnott and her husband Timothy of Nitro, Cindy Cavender and her husband Larry of Charleston, Donald Brogan and his wife Brenda of Cross Lanes. Step-children; Carol Barnes, Peggy Baugher, Ronald, Brenda and David Harley and Donna Sours all from Fredrick, Maryland.

Grandchildren: Steven Breeden of Tampa Florida, Timothy Arnott and Shannon Arnott both of Cross Lanes, Sean Breeden and his wife Mary of Daytona Beach, Florida. Glen Brogan of Cross Lanes, Ryan Cavender of Charleston, Ric Cavender and his wife Beth of Charleston.

Great-grandchildren: Jacob, J.D., Levi and Silas.

Brothers and sisters; Eloise Brumfield of Massillon, Ohio, Virginia Hughart of North Carolina, Danner Green of Alum Creek.

Lydia and Silas, Ryan and Rolena Seabolt and their children David Shawn and Erica whom she loved like her own children and grandchildren.

Ellen Pauley

October 25th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ellen Pauley, 71, of So. Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Lois Cantley, son Bob Pauley, brothers: Bob and Jerry Cantley and baby sister Linda Sue.

Ellen graduated from Washington District High School in 1955, salutatorian of her class, a 21 year employee of Union Carbide Tech Center. She was member of Bible Center Church, Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and was the Griffith Family Reunion Historian.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dan; Son and daughter-in-law, Tim and beth Pauley, grandchildren: Joshua and Rachel Pauley; Sisters: Shirley Kerr, Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb and Mary Katherine (Jack) Herr; Brothers: Arnold (Evie), Pat (Lee), and Jim Cantley.

Ellen had a passion and love for children’s ministry. She devoted much of her life sharing with children her love for Jesus Christ.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, relative and friend. She dearly loved her grandchildren. Ellen had a love for being outside and always had a beautiful flower garden. She was a true example of Gods grace as she endured these past years of health problems. She had a strong desire for life and amazed us all.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday October 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road  Alum Creek with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will be at the Turley Family Cemetery at So. Charleston. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

A special Thanks to Hospice for their wonderful care.

Maryland L. Moore

October 25th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maryland L. Moore, 84, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Golden Living Center, Glasgow.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Tiny” Moore, daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Harold Hoy; parents, Irvin and Stella Hudson Songer; brothers Monroe, Harold and Garnett Songer; sisters, Gladys Means, Evelyn Hudson Adkins and Vada Jean Snyder.

She was the oldest active member of Ivydale Baptist Church, a faithful and devoted Christian.

She is survived by daughters and son-in-laws, Gloria and Gary Hall of Charleston, Judith and David Waldron of Burnsville and Patricia and James Duncan of Durham, North Carolina; Sister, Phyllis Thomason of Orlando, Florida.

She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren,  two great- great grandchildren  and three step great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday October 28 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Park Dunbar. Friends will gather from 7 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.