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Tammy Lynn Thompson

February 5th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tammy Lynn Thompson, 31, Brounland Road, Alum Creek, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003 as a result of an accident on Rt. 119 S. near the McCorkle Road exit.

She was a housewife. She is survived by: Her Husband: Lary G. Thompson of Alum Creek; 2 Sons: Mark Lucas & Christopher Allen Thompson, both at home; Mother: Shelbia Ashby of Alum Creek; 3 Brothers: Joseph Ashby, Jr., of Yawkey, W V Robert Ashby of Ohio Johnie Ashby of Nitro, WV; 2 Sisters: Calla Doughman of Ohio Barbara Ashby of McCorkle, WV.

Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM, Friday, February 7, 2003 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made toward the funeral expense.

Larry Keith Ramsey

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

Larry Keith Ramsey, 57, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at home after a short illness.

He was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents P. J. “Jack” and Grace Ramsey. He helped many in the community any way he could especially the senior citizens, he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by 2 Aunts: Dorothy Merryman of Hopewell, VA Betty Toney of Bridgeville, PA.

Service will be Sunday, February 9, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Robert “Butch” Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Irene “Jo” Graley

February 2nd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Irene “Jo” Graley, 81, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Loudendale, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 2, 2003 at the Marietta Center after a long illness.

She was a member of the Loudendale Free Will Baptist Church and attended the Willow Island Baptist Church in St. Mary’s.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn Graley.

She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Bazbaza Jones of Bedford, VA; Margie Gump of Akron, OH; Sue Casto of Waverly, WV; 4 Grandchildren: Randy Jones, Cheryl Quick, April Smith, and Becki Simers; 7 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandson.

Services will be held at the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, McCorkle on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Harold Burton Hall and Pastor Dana Locke officiating. Burial will beheld in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Dennis Addison Pauley

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

Dennis Addison Pauley, 76 of Tango, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 1, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

He was a retired crane operator with the NOE local 132, a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek, a Navy veteran of W WII, and a member of Joes Creek Baptist Church, Tango.

He is survived by his: Wife: Betty Lou; Sons: Rexford Pauley and wife, Brenda of Sod; Tom Pauley and wife, Judy of Richmond, VA; Daughter: Denise Duncan and husband, Jerry of Hamlin; Brother: Donald Pauley and wife, Anna Mae of Dunbar; Sisters: Joann Galford and husband, Andy of Hamlin Ruth Lawson of Hamlin ; 8 Grandchildren: Melissa McClure, Rexanna Fitzwater, Rex Pauley, II, Jeremy Mitchell, Hope Hunting, Josh Duncan, Casey Cook and Chris Garrison; 8 Great Grandchildren: Rachael and Jacob Fitzwater, Summer Adkins, R J and Justin Pauley, Blayke Cyfers, Nathaniel Hunting and Connor Hunting.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Lester Bell and Pastor Jerry Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the Pauley Cemetery at Tango with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 6 to 9 on Monday at the funeral home.

Frederick Jacob Jansohn, Jr.

January 31st, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frederick Jacob Jansohn, Jr. was found dead on January 31, 2003 at his home in Tampa, Florida.
He is survived by his son, Frederick Jacob Jansohn, III of South Charleston, West Virginia.

Nona Mae Woodrum

January 31st, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nona Mae Woodrum, 68 of Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 31, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was born May 2, 1934 to Harvey and Grace Quintrell. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Doris and Forrest Quintrell; a sister, Bertha Dunlap and a great-granddaughter Katelyn Gillenwater. Nona attended Sumerco Church of God, was a homemaker, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her: Husband: Hassel; 2 Daughters and Son-in-law: Jean and Danny Gillenwater of Tornado Rita Gillenwater and companion, Tom Smith of St. Albans; 1 Son and daughter-in-law: Brian and Lori Woodrum of Sod; 3 Brothers and Sisters-in-laws: Tommy and Judy Quintrell, Dewey and Mary Ann Quintrell all of Sumerco Vernon and Brenda Quintrell of Hamlin; 2 Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Zola and Thurman Wright and Eva and Benny Gillenwater all of Sumerco; 4 Grandchildren: Chris Gillenwater and wife Kara, Monica Gillenwater and fiance’ Chris, Heather Huffman and husband Chad, and Elizabeth Grace Woodrum, soon to be born; 3 Great-Granddaughters: Kaylee Gillenwater, Jenna Gillenwater and Chloe Huffman.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 2, 2003 with Pastor Richard McCallister and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM today at the funeral home.

Irene Hitchcock Gragg Burdette

January 30th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Irene Hitchcock Gragg Burdette, 80 of South Charleston, went to be an angel on Thursday, January 30, 2003 from her home.

She was a member of Trinity Independent Baptist Church, South Charleston.
She is survived by her five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Pauley and her husband, Jim, and Kathy Arnold and her husband, Jim all of Ruth; Sue Hitchcock and Sandra Huffinan and her husband, Kenneth, all of Charleston; Bonnie Johnston and her husband, Steve of Piney Flats, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren, Robert Pauley, Debbie Thaxton, Jessie, Angelina, Amy, Lori, Chris and Matthew Johnston, Beth King and Jimmy Arnold; five great grandchildren, Deanna Pauley, Katie and Andrew Thaxton, Brandi and David King.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, January 31, 2003 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Walter DeWayne Harmon

January 25th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Walter DeWayne Harmon, 50 of Flushing, New York, died January 25, 2003.

He was a truck driver at OH Trucking at Kennedy Airport, New York.

He is survived by his: Mother and Step-Father: Norva “Peggy” and Ivan Murphy of Charleston; Brother: William Edward Murphy; Girlfriend: Laura Paceione.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Kenneth “Darrell” Holstein

January 16th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Kenneth “Darrell” Holstein, 64 of Hurricane, formerly of Marlington, died Thursday, January 16, 2003 at the V.A. Medical Center, Huntington after a long illness.
He was an employee of W. W. Heating in Hurricane and had formerly owned and operated Ken’s Heating in Pocahontas County. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Dale Holstein.

He is survived by his: Wife: Annette; 3 Daughters: Jane and Linda of Rhode Island; Robin Compton of Marlington; 4 Sons: Kenny, Jeff and Steve of Rhode Island; David Stover of Hurricane; Mother: Clara Whiting of Chazleston; 2 Sisters: Janet Corns and Iris Stricker; 4 Brothers: Leslie and Doug Holstein; Roger and John Whiting; 7 Grandchildren; 3 Great-grandchildren. Megan, Tyler and Brandon.

Services will be 4:00 PM on Monday, January 20, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mike Kordusky officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park at Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to the Alzheimer’s Association,1200 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301.

Macil E. Woodrum

January 15th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Macil E. Woodrum, 90 of Alkol, died Wednesday, January 15, 2003 in Sunbridge of Dunbar after a long illness.

She was a cook for Kanawha County Schools, a member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church, Alkol and was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie D. Woodrum and daughter, Brenda Carter.

She is survived by her: 3 Sons: Billy R. Woodrum of Tornado, WV; Larry and Keith Woodrum both of Cincinnati, OH; Sister: Helen Donnie of Phoenix, AL; Brother: Romie McDowell of Alabama; 4 Half-sisters: Emojean Robertson of Scott Depot, WV; Eujean Lawhorn &Dorothy Mallory both of St. Albans, WV; Neil Ruth Bassitt of Hamilton, OH; 9 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be in McDowell Cemetery, Garretts Bend. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.