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Enoch Dennis Bragg

April 29th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Enoch Dennis Bragg, 94, of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 29, 2005 at home after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Ivy Guthrie Bragg; daughter, Christine Pauley and son, Damon Bragg; parents, James and Belle Blankenship Bragg; sisters, Annie, May, Nina and Peazl; brothers, Jim, Basil, Frank, Earl, and Carnis.

He was a retired insulator for Union Carbide South Charleston and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

He is survived by his daughters, Connie Greg Raines of Nitro, Ethel Paul Barker and Stella Cecil both of Sod, Janice Glenn Midkiff of Alum Creek; sons, Leroy Bragg of Hurricane, Zenith (Erma) Bragg of Alum Creek, Stanley (Sandy) Bragg of Yawkey and Clinton (Dorie) Bragg of Alum Creek; 34 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 2, 2005 at the Alum Creek Church of Christ with Minister Richazd Runyan officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Cecil C. Adkins

April 23rd, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Cecil C. Adkins, 65, of Alkol, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following complications after open heart surgery.

Cecil was born June 19, 1939, at Alkol to the late Belle and Spence Adkins. He was also preceded in death by sisters, June Meadows and Marcella Adkins. He worked for Arch Coal, Hobet No. 21, was a member of the UMWA Local No. 17, and was the owner operator of Adkins Quik Stop. He was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, went to public schools in Lincoln County, and attended Morris Harvey College, now the University of Charleston.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Linville Adkins; brothers, Cline and wife, Reva of Hamlin, Creed and wife, Sally Jo, of Charleston; brothers-in-law, Doug Linville and wife, Teresa, and Rusty Linville and wife, Vicki; and sister-in-law, Jane Jeffers and husband, George.

Cecil was an outgoing person and known throughout the community. He had a special relationship with his co-workers at Hobet No. 21. Their prayers and concerns will always be remembered by Cecil’s family.

The service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley and Minister K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will be held in Orchazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.
Friends may call on from 6 to 9 PM on Tuesday, Apri126, at the funeral home.

Edward L. Breedlove

April 21st, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edward L. Breedlove, 64, of Charleston, died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie Elizabeth Wilson; son, Edwazd Lowell Wilson; three brothers, Buster Walters of Charleston, Calvin D. Walters of Lavalette, Ohio, Carry Walters of Barboursville; four sisters, Betty Meades of Madison, Ellen McCallister of Hurricane, Connie of Florida, Cazol Daniels of Madison.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Apri126, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Thurman Ray Wright

April 15th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thurman Ray Wright, 80, of Sumerco departed the family to be united with God on April 15, 2005 at home with the presence of family and friends after a long illness.

Thurman was born in Ivy Branch on June 30, 1924. The son of the late Orvil and Claza (Wagoner) Wright. In addition to his pazents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Deanna Ward; three brother, Jack, Ronda and Frank; and a sister, Gladys Gladwell. He retired from Kanawha Block Company in 1962; and was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. He was also a member of Laborers Local 1353; he was a Nary Veteran of W WII.

He is survived by Wife, Zola; daughters and husbands: Kathy and Bob Adkins of McCorkle; Marylin and Kermit Roberts of Hurricane; Eloise (Weasy) and Danny Roberts of Sumerco; Juanita and Tom Ward of Orlando, FL

Sons and wives: Darrell (Tickle) and Stephanie Wright of Sumerco; Richard and Denise Wright of Jacksboro, TN; Roger (Boo) Wright at home

Thirteen grandchildren: Bobby, Rodney, Melinda, Randy, Lora, Paula, William, Amber, Karen, Michelle, Greg, Brenton and Breann

Twelve great-grandchildren: Shantel, Dakota (Cody), Zachary, Nicholas, Steven, Melody, Adam, Kirsten, Jesse, Tyler, Brittney and Brandon.

Brother: Howard of Jacksonville, FL

Sisters: Geneva Smith of Cross Lanes; Jeri Goff of Dunbar

Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor Jerry Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery Sumerco, with Military Graveside Rites by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Hospice and LCOC for the loving care given.

Donna Carol Dorsey

April 15th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Donna Cazol Dorsey, 47 of So Charleston died peacefully at home with her family by her side after a 2 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was a 1976 Graduate of G. W. High School, an employee at CAMC General Division and a member of the United Church of God in Chesapeake. Donna was preceded in death by her mother Glenna Midkiff.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years: Robert Dorsey
2 daughters: Michele Dorsey of So Charleston Jessica Case & husband Nickolas of Dayton, OH
Father: Donnie Midkiff
2 Sisters: Pam Dorsey &Lisa Dustin
Brother: Douglas Midkiff
4 grandchildren: Chase &Caitlin Dorsey, Caleb &Carson Case
Mother in law: Louise Dorsey

Services will be 1:00 PM Sunday April 17, 2005 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel in Alum Creek with Pastor John Foster officiating. Burial will be in the Pauley-Midkiff Cemetery at Alum Creek. Friends may call from 7 to 9 on Saturday at the funeral home.

Norma Jean Robertson

April 14th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norma Jean Robertson, 53 of Charleston, died on Thursday, April 14, 2005. As the sun dimmed and the wind slightly blew our precious little angel took her journey home to be with her Lord and Savior.

She was preceded in death by Thelma Bessie Curtis and Norma Agnes Young.

She was loved and will be missed, we will find peace in our hearts knowing she is in heaven and made whole.

She is survived by Arthur A. Young, Arthur A. Young, II, Katherine, Heather, Robert Lee, Hope Young and Crystal.

Service will be 11:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Cuny Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor David Wall officiating. Burial will be in the Forks of Coal Memorial Pazk at Alum Creek. Friends may gather one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Orpah Gillenwater Doyle

April 14th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Orpah Gillenwater Doyle, 90, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Apri114, 2005 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her son, George Rose and great grandson, Wesley West.

She was a Christian and attended Sumerco Church of God. She was a former dietician for Central State Hospital in Indiana. She made many beautiful quilts and afghans for family and friends. She loved gardening.

Orpah is survived by her three daughters, Ann Brooks of Indianapolis, Indiana, Susan Schlegel of Clayton, Indiana, Norma Weddington of Culloden; son, James D. Rose and wife, Rebecca of Fayetteville, Georgia; brothers, Otis Gillenwater and C. W. “Billy” Gillenwater; 20 grandchildren, Mane Moody, Abbie Thompson, Lee Brooks, Ruth Grantham, Andrew Rose, Mazy Ellen Essex, Ruth Ann Morrow, Lazinda Sowder, Shirley Short, Charles Wagers, Ladora West, Billy Schlegel, Sazah, Joshua, and Rebekah Weddington, Megan, David and Logan Williams, Speedy and Jonathan Workman; 32 great grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Service will be 3:30 PM on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Sumerco Church of God with Pastor Richard McCallister and Pastor Butch Loftis officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call Saturday from 4 to 6 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

John Roger Smith

April 12th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Roger Smith, 54, of Alum Creek, lost his battle with Pazkinson’s disease on Tuesday April 12, 2005.

He was a Christian and a former 16 year employee of Helrohn Insulation in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by his mother Mazgaret Bozek of Alum Creek; daughter, Lynn Kaplin of Ohio; four grandchildren, Danny, Larissa, Scott Jr., and Joshua all of Ohio; six sisters, Anna Bell Smith Slate of Red House, Norene Bradshaw of Alum Creek, Sheila Horvath and Montana Hager both of Alkol, Kathy Rolfes and Irene Dotson both of Ohio; three brothers Jimmy Smith of Texas, Danny and Michael Smith both of Alum Creek; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Carlleal Linville

April 7th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carlleal Linville, 80, of Alum Creek, went to meet Jesus Thursday, April 7, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Donnie Linville; sisters, Ora Wolford and Nancy Sue Williams.

He was a lover of life and a friend to all. He was a retired employee of FMC South Charleston, a Christian, and a Navy veteran of WWII..

He is survived by his wife of 55 plus years: Vada
Sons: Gary Linville of Alum Creek, WV Greg Linville of Richmond, VA
Daughters: Maryian Sloan and Angie Jones both of Alum Creek, WV
Sisters: Linda and Peggy Madden of Alum Creek Jean Burch of Alum Creek Ruth Miller of FL
Brothers: Sid Linville of Hurricane Buddy Linville of Alum Creek
Grandchildren: GariAnn Boggs, Brad Linville, Stephanie Anderson, Hannah and Rachel Jones, Cierra Bare and Spencer Linville.

Carlleal will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Graveside service and burial will military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be 3:00 PM Saturday, Apri19, 2005 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Family visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Charles Faron Gillispie

April 6th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Chazles Faron Gillispie, 45, of South Charleston died Wednesday, April 6, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his father, Chazles Henry Gillispie; sister, Lisa; and half-brother, Larry Baxter.

Chazles was a graduate of G.W. High School; a former computer analyst for Scaff Engineering Co., Chazleston and also for State Elecetric in Dunbaz; a member of the Dunbaz Masonic Lodge # 159 AF&AM and Beni Kedem Temple.

He is survived by his son: Charles “Buddy” Gillispie; Mother and Stepfather:  Kay and Paul Pauley of Dunbar; Brother: Nathan Gillispie of Charleston; Sister: Teresa Barnhart of Concord, NC; Half-sister: Anna Spencer of Sissonville; Step-sister:Barbara Selman of Charleston; Step-brother and wife: Randy and Tonya Pauley of Bancroft

Services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, Apri110, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. J.P. Fitzwater officiating. Burial will Masonic graveside rites will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Pazk, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.