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Stella Francis Sanford

May 13th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Stella Francis Sanford, 95, of Elkview, formerly of South Charleston, died Monday, May 13, 2003 at the home of her niece, Arlene.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; daughter, Sandra Linville; and son, Lloyd Sanford.

Stella was a retired cook from the Kanawha County Board of Education and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school for 25 years.

She is survived by her: Loving niece and caregiver: Arlene and her husband, H. D. Sams of Elkview; 6 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, May 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Merlin Provance officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064.

Emory Hughie Graley

May 11th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emory Hughie Graley, 84, of Winfield, died Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Teays Valley Center after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Sadie Alshire Graley; wife of 62 years, Helen Margaret Richard Graley; son, Carles H. Graley; grandson, Hank Graley; granddaughter, Missy Foster; brothers, Emmitt, Earl, and Everette.

He was a retired self-employed contractor, an avid baseball player, and enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is survived by his: Sons:
Charles Graley and wife, Shirley of St. Albans; Emory Graley, Jr. of Alum Creek; Daughters: Midge Ball and husband, Sonny of Winfield; Doris Moore and husband, Leon of Winfield; Becky Foster and husband, Jerry of Winfield; Brothers: Rev. Ezra Graley, Jr. of St. Albans; Bill Graley of St. Albans; Sisters: Delcie Snodgrass of St. Albans; Grace Rabel of Alum Creek; Jenny Brown of St. Albans; Phyllis Kinzer of Tampa, FL; 13 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ezra Graley, Jr. and Rev. Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will be held in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Olive V. Smith

May 9th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Olive V. Smith, 75, of Sumerco, died May 9, 2003 after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and a Navy Veteran of WWII.

There will be no services. Burial will be in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Keith W. Hall

May 8th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Keith W. Hall, 66, of St. Albans, died Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, of an apparent heart attack.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Clifford W. Hall.

He was a member of the Highlawn Baptist Church of St. Albans. He worked at CVS as a pharmacist and was semi-retired. Keith graduated from South Charleston High School and West Virginia University. Keith was a gentle, loving and kind man; everyone loved Keith for his Christian virtues. One of his greatest joys was helping others. He loved studying history, his WVU Mountaineers and spending time with his family and friends.

Keith is survived by his: Wife: Bette Thornton Hall; Mother: Virginia Hall of Teays Valley; Sons: David Keith Hall of New Orleans; Dean Kinder of St. Albans; Daughters: Marilyn Hall of St. Albans; Susan Treen and husband, Tim of Alum Creek; Stephanie Hensley and husband, James of Nitro; Brothers: Larry Hall of Houston, TX; Paul Hal] and wife, Carolyn of Scott Depot; Grandchildren: Brandon Keith Treen, Brittany Treen, Ashley Hensley, Autumn Hensley, Sean Kinder and Marisa Kinder; Uncle and Aunt: Harold and Fern Swisher Several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Highlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Joe Hyde, Pastor and Rev. Allen Stewart officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call for 6 to 8 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the Highlawn Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 or to the W VU School of Pharmacy. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.

Morton “Pal” A. Griffith

May 8th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Morton “Pal” A. Griffith, Jr., 75, of Scott Depot, formerly of Sod, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dana Griffith.

He leaves behind one daughter, Jo Ellen of Boback, PA; one grandson, Tyson Paugh of Barboursville; several nieces and nephews and many good friends.

There will be no services. Cremation is planned and burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod as requested by Morton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Morton’s memory are requested to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, W V 25311. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Daniel P. Estep

May 4th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Daniel P. Estep, 71 of Yawkey, died Sunday, May 4, 2003 after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia.

He was retired from Chemical Leamon Truck Lines, a member of Teamsters Local 175, a member of the Griffithsville Church of Christ and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his: Wife: Jean; 1 Son: Donnie Estep of Teays Valley; 1 Step-Son: David Brumfield of Yawkey; 1 Step-Daughter: Libby Summers of Beckley; 1 Brother: Omer Estep of Alum Creek; 6 Grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Minister Tom Racer officiating. There will not be a visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.

Harry H. Humphrey

May 1st, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harry H. Humphrey, 79, of Yawkey, born November 11, 1923, departed this life May 1, 2003 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Dunbar.

He retired from Pennzoil Company with 35 years of service. He was a member of Teamsters Local #175 and a member of Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey.

He is survived by: Wife: Norma Kingrey Humphrey; Nieces and nephews and friends.

Service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 4, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, of Alum Creek with Rev. Don Toler and Pastor Forrest Curry officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Elaine Turley Akers

April 29th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elaine Turley Akers, 76, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 with her husband and family by her side after a long battle with cancer.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Sue Buckley and brother, Bill Turley. She was a member of Ruthdale Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by: Husband: Adair 2 Sons and daughter-in-law: R. Dale and Ellen Akers of South Charleston Marvin A. Akers of South Charleston; 1 Daughter and son-in-law: Christy G. and Micky McClure of South Charleston; 8 Sisters: Mary Lee Scott of Texas Evelyn Chapman of Huntington Judy Hamill of South Charleston; Sue McCormick of Virginia; Joan Hayes and Valena Trowbridge both of Sumerco; Helen Hernandez of St. Albans; Renee Bayne of Dunbar; 2 Brothers: Glen Turley of Parkersburg Charlie Turley of Virginia; 7 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor David Cooper officiating. Entombment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to be sent to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

Frankie “Buddie” E. Holestine

April 29th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frankie “Buddie” E. Holestine, 69 of Scott Depot, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Holzer Clinic, Gallipolis, Ohio after a long illness.
He was ground maintenance worker at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, attended Touching Jesus Ministries, Alum Creek, and was a Korean war Army veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Charlotte; 4 Sons: Frankie Jr. of Alum Creek; David Wayne of Alum Creek; Ralph of Scott Depot; Bronson of Alum Creek; 2 Daughters: Pamela Pratt of Alum Creek; Tamela Means of Alum Creek; 1 Brother: Donald Bronson Holestine of OH; 2 Sisters: Elenore Jean Midkiff of NC; Nancy Sue Turley of PA; Half Sister: Zela Danewood of NC; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call on Friday, May 2, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Lyle E. Hudson

April 18th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lyle E. Hudson, 82, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2003 at his home after a long illness.

He was retired from Appalachian Power Company. Lyle was a born again Christian on January 24,1950 and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a WWII Navy veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mildred; 5 Daughters: Sue DeBord, Sharen Davis, Judy Klug, Christina Stover and Mary Jo Lewis Meadows; 1 Son: John Lyle Hudson; 1 Brother: Frank Hudson of St Albans; 1 Sister: Helen Goff Carrier of South Charleston; 7 Grandchildren: Jeff and Lisa Davis, Christopher and David Klug, Sarah and Joey Stover, Andrew Lewis.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 12:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Lloyd Humphreys officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.