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Nathan Josiah Malcomb

November 29th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nathan Josiah Malcomb, 3 years old of Norridge, Illinois, formerly of Alum Creek, died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Resurrection Hospital Emergency Room, Chicago, Illinois after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Shirley Malcomb.

He is survived by his: Parents: Brian and Amy Malcomb; 1 Brother: Benjamin at home; Paternal Grandparents: Roger and Wanda Malcomb of Alum Creek; Maternal Grandparents: Mayford and Cathy Witt of Charleston; Maternal Great Grandmother: Freda Witt of Cross Lanes.

Services will be held at Community Chapel Church, Cross Lanes, on Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Minister Jim McCune and Pastor Mayford Witt officiating. Burial will beheld in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 4, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Brady L. Hudson

November 28th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Brady L. Hudson, 87 of South Charleston, died Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a retired mechanic for Union Carbide with 39 years of service and was a member of West Alban Church of God.

He is survived by his: Wife: Priscilla; 3 Daughters: Joyce Hill of Belle; Patsy Jean Martin of Jacksonville, FL; Nancy Kemutt of Columbia City, OR; 1 Son: Gary Hudson of Elyria, OH; 4 Step-sons: Jerry Perdew of Teays Valley; George and Greg Perdew both of St. Albans; Mark Perdew of Nitro; 3 Step-daughters: Judy Kelley of Murfreesboro, TN; Kathy Miller of St. Albans; Mitzi Burgess of Sod; 1 Brother: Raymond Hudson of Ruth; 4 Sisters: Sidney McClung of Hurricane; Juanita Williams ofKanawha City; Louise Caruthers of Nitro; Bazberdean Pazsons of South Charleston; 15 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jim Wood officiating. Burial will be held at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday, November 30, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

James “Darius” Childress

November 23rd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James “Darius” Childress , 80 of St. Albans, died Friday, November 23, 2001 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He was retired from Kanawha County Board of Education, was a member of the Marlaing Church of Christ, St.Albans, and a Army Veteran of WWII where he was in the Tank Corp with the thirteenth armored division, under the third division of Pattons Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Eliza Snodgass Childress and a grandson Derick L. Childress. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine.

He is survived by his: Wife: Emma Lee Baker Childress; 2 Sons and Daughters-in-law: Neil and Donna Childress of Middleburg, FL; Roger L. and Sharon K. Childress of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Brother: Glenn Childress of St. Albans, WV; Grandchildren: Jeramie, Darin and Shannon Childress, and Crystal Mahon; 12 Great Grandchildren;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, at 2:00 PM, on Monday, November 26, 2001 with Pastor Dazrell Bledsoe officiating. Burial will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the American Cancer Society, Attention John Toney, Marlaing Church of Christ, 205 Fall Creek Road, Tornado, West Virginia 25202.

Patricia Diane Torman

November 22nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia Diane Torman, 43 of Comfort, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was a Christian.

She is survived by: Husband: Keith; 2 Daughters: Amanda and Kayla both at home; 2 Brothers: Michael Baisden of OH; Franklin Baisden of Droody, WV; 3 Step-Sisters: Carol Suttles Evelyn Edwards Linda Willis of St. Albans; 1 Granddaughter: Chelsea Brook Torman.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Winfred Curry officiating. Burial will be held at Madison Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call on Saturday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jackie Lee Miller

November 22nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jackie Lee Miller, 61 of Griffithsville, was called home by the Lord Thursday, November 22, 2001.

He was formerly a beltman in the coal mines and attended the Joes Creek. Baptist Church.

He is survived by: Wife: Nola; 1 Son: Todd of Sod, WV; 3 Daughters: Debra Tawney and Judy Smith both of Beaz Fork (Griffithsville), W V Lisa Burton of Elkview, WV; Mother: Marie Calhoun of Clio, Michigan; Sister: Rachel Nowak of Sussex, New Jersey; 4 Grandchildren: Matthew and Ashley Tawney, Devon Smith, Erica Miller.

Services will be Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Lester Bell and Pastor Billie Cline officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at the funeral home.

Frank Allen Sims

November 12th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frank Allen Sims, 60 of Spring Hill, departed this life Monday, November 12, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, with complications from cancer.
He was born in Bailey, Virginia and was educated in Hinton and Sandstone High Schools and attended West Virginia State College. He was retired from Union Carbide where he worked as a draftsman. He was also a lead guitarist with the late Bill Browning and the Hilanders. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earshel and Ozella French Sims.

He is survived by his: Wife: Linda Kitchen Sims; 2 Sons: James Edward Sims and Michael Sean Sims both of Spring Hill; 1 Step-daughter and son-in-law: Tina and Rick Mandrake of Ravenswood; 1 Step-grandson: Hayden Mandrake of Ravenswood; 2 Sisters and brother-in-laws: Freda and Frank Humphreys of Powhatan, Virginia; Delda and Steve Furrow of Hinton; 1 Brother and sister-in-law: Curtis and Barbara Sims of Nimitz; Many beloved nieces and nephews;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Benny Pauley and Pastor Claude Holley officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

Billy J. Moore

November 5th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Billy J. Moore, 64 of Charleston, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

He was a truck driver for Kroger.

He is survived by: 1 Son: Jimmy Moore of Charleston, WV; 1 Daughter: Joni Copen of Quick, WV.

Services will be held at Cuny Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Pete Payne officiating. Burial will beheld in Moore Family Cemetery, Island Creek, Tornado. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Carol Ann Newcomer

November 4th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carol Ann Newcomer, 53 of Kernersville, North Carolina, formerly of Alum Creek, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2001 at home after a short illness.

She was the widow of Terry P. Newcomer. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church and the Donnelly Fork Beagle Club. She was also preceded in death by her father, Carter Ruby and her brother, Robert Ruby.

She is survived by her two daughters, Christi Smith and Denise Newcomer, and one grandson, Andrew Lavinder all of Kemersville, North Carolina. Mother, Barbara Ann Ruby of Sod. Two brothers and a sister-in-law, Frank Ruby of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Richard and Lynn Ruby of Sod. One sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Francis Holton of Salt Rock. Sister-in-law, Helen Ruby of Sod. Mother-in-law, Ruby Newcomer of Ruthdale. Several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Howard Lee Pauley

November 3rd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Howard Lee Pauley, 56 of Emmons, died Saturday, November 3, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was an auto parts fork lift operator for Superior Dye Casting in Cleveland, Ohio. He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his: Ex-wife: Phyllis; 1 Son: John Pauley of Schererville, IN; 2 Daughters: Came Coronado of Buffalo, NY; Tina Pauley of Buffalo, NY; 4 Brothers: Ernie, Russell, Raymond and Sidney all of Emmons, WV; 2 Sisters: Tressie Barker of Costa, WV; Loranine Gillispie of Emmons, WV; 2 Grandsons: Kevin and Richard;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Graley officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768, Alum Creek will be held in Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Virginia Catherine Breedlove Gillenwater

October 30th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Catherine Breedlove Gillenwater, 79, of Alkol, died Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was a member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church, Alkol.

She is survived by: Husband: Zeddie Gillenwater; 1 Son: Jeny Hager of Alkol; 1 Sister: Jewel Kessinger of Alkol; 1 Brother: Henry Paul Holley of Julian; 4 Grandchildren: Tucker Hager, Jerry Allen Hager, Kathy Eckles, Roger Hager; 4 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, November 2, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be held in Hill Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Thursday, November 1, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.