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John A. Matthews

September 20th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John A. Matthews, 84 of Sod, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from F.M.C. in South Charleston with 38 years of service. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church for 56 years where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a WWII Navy veteran decorated for bravery and was preceded in death by his grandson, Bill Huffman.

He is survived by his: Wife: Artena McCallister Matthews; 1 Daughter: Sue Huffman of Sod, WV; 1 Son: John D. Matthews of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Sisters: Garnet Vickers of Alkol, WV; Wynoka Kelley of Yawkey, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Tina Humphries, Jonathan and Michelle Matthews; 2 Great Grandchildren: Elijah Huffman and Hayley Humphries.

Services will beheld at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Phil Suiter officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 7 to 9 PM and on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Bobby Eldon Saul

September 20th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bobby Eldon Saul, 62 of Yawkey, died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at home following an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Saul was born September 19, 1939, the son of Crever and Irene Saul of Yawkey. He was retired from Saul Construction, Inc.

He is survived by his: 3 Daughters: Leah Saul Sowards of Yawkey, WV; Lesly Danielle Saul of Brunswick, GA; Hannah Saul Hawkins of Phoenix, AZ; 3 Sons: Scott Eldon Saul of Yawkey, WV; James Edward “Jamie” Saul of Yawkey, WV; Malachi Saul Hawkins of Phoenix, AZ; Companion: Kerri Moore of Yawkey, WV;
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Crever Saul of Yawkey, WV.

A memorial service conducted by the Rev. Oshel Bell will be held 2 PM on Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity.

Roger “J.J.” Bays, Sr.

September 19th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roger “J.J.” Bays, Sr. of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a construction welder, a 1971 graduate of George Washington High School, and was a Christian of the Holiness faith.

He is survived by: 1 Son: Roger Dale Bays, Jr. of St. Albans, WV; 2 Daughters: Heather Bays of Alum Creek, WV; Khara George of Alum Creek, W V; Mother: Eloise Bays Gauthier of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Patricia Zirkle of Luling, LA; 2 Brothers: Jim Bays of Alum Creek, WV; David Bays of Alum Creek, W V; 4 Grandchildren: Kylee, Peter, Brandon, & Kayla; Caregiver and Companion: Viola Lane of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Eddie Russell officiating. Burial will be held in Stowers Family Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends may call on Friday, September 21, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Macel Turley

September 18th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Macel Turley, 73, of Sod, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was a Baptist.

She is survived by: Son and Daughter-in-law: David and Carol King of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: Lola Armstrong of Sod, WV Rosie Hamilton of Alum Creek, WV; Brother: Azel Pauley of Parkersburg, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Jeffrey King, Tessah & Trina Keeling; 6 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday, September 21, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Miller Family Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call Thursday, September 20, 2001 from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Lonnie Graley

September 17th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lonnie Graley, 81 of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 17, 2001 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a rubber mill operator in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by his: 6 Daughters: Diane Hannah of Tyler Mountain; Pamela Boggs of Spring Hill; Wanda Cooley of Charleston; Melody Pourfarhadi of Columbus, OH; Susie Myers of St. Albans; Tina Ertl of Columbus, OH; 1 Sister: Trilba Roberts of Minnesota; 11 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Ezra Graley officiating. Burial will be held in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 18, 2001 from 7 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.

Paul L. Miller

September 14th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Paul L. Miller, 28 of Sod, died Friday, September 14, 2001 at CAMC General Division as a result of injuries he received Friday while working to repair heavy equipment at Progress Coal Co., in Twlight, West Virginia.

He was a diesel mechanic for Cummins Cumberland Inc., with seven years service and was a member of the Teamsters Local #175. He graduated with the Duval High School Class of 1992 and was a graduate of the Ohio Auto-Diesel Technical Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

He left surviving his wife of 7 years: Jodi Madden Miller; Five year old son: Reece; Two year old daughter: Bobbi RaeAnn; Father: Michael Miller of Alkol, W V; Mother and Step Father: Sandra and Roger Richmond of Alkol, WV; 2 Brothers: Jeffrey and Michael Miller both of Alkol, W V; Grandmothers: Izola Meadows and Anna Gae Harless both of Alkol, WV; Grandfather: Kendal Roberts of Woodville, WV; Great Grandmother: Jesse Ryan; Father-in-law: Steve Madden of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, September 17, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Paul Meadows, Minister Ronnie Linville and Minister Gerald Watts officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Denver C. Cash

September 14th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Denver C. Cash, 86, of Griffithsville, died Friday, September 14, 2001, at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison after a long illness.

He was a retired electrician for C & O Railroad in Barboursville. He was a member of the Duval Lions Club and of the Masonic Lodge AF & AM No. 71 in Griffithsville.

He was a WWII Navy veteran. He is survived by: Wife: Ruth Stowers Cash Daughter: Cazol Vandale of South Charleston, WV Son: Wayne Cash of Covington, KY 5 Grandchildren: Kelly Vandale, Tracy Arkell, James Vandale, Dani & Alex Cash; 2 Great Grandsons: Chase and Dylan Arkell.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Minister Murrell McKinney officiating. Burial will be in McDowell Cemetery, Garretts Bend with graveside rites conducted by Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71. Friends may call Saturday, September 15, 2001 from 7 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.

Raymond L. Lore

September 2nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Raymond L. Lore, Sr., 73 of South Charleston, died Sunday, September 2, 2001 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was a former employee of Jasper Engines in South Charleston.

He is survived by his: Wife: Betty; 3 Daughters: Deborah Adkins of Charleston, WV; Connie Zimmerman of South Charleston, WV; Brenda Emond of Orlando, FL; 1 Son: Raymond L. Lore, Jr. of South Point, OH; 1 Sister: Lucille McCormick of Palm Harbour, FL; 7 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tony Conley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.

Irene M. Abbott

September 1st, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Irene M. Abbott, 81 of Alkol, died Saturday, September 1, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She attended the Sycamore Grove Baptist Church, Alkol.

She is survived by her: 3 Brothers: Charlie Abbott of Julian; Cleo Abbott of Alkol; Herman Abbott of Walton; 2 Sisters: Emma Keller of Madison, AL; Eloise Thompson of Alkol; Niece, Anna Chapman and nephew, Darrell Chapman, whom she raised as her own; Several other nieces and nephews.

Service will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be held in Stone Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Monday, September 3, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Billy George McCallister

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

Billy George McCallister, 59, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at CAMC General Division.

He was a retired salesman for M & W Distributing of Nitro and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend.

He is survived by: Fiancee: Mae Boggs of St. Albans, WV 2 Sons: Randy McCallister of Liberty, WV Michael McCallister of Garretts Bend, WV 1 Daughter: Savanna Lovejoy; Mother: Virgie McCallister of St. Albans, WV; 1 Sister: Phyllis Devore of Wilmington, NC 5 Grandchildren; 4 Step-Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, August 31, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jackie Miller and Pastor John Chandler officiating. Burial will be in McDowell Cemetery, Garretts Bend. Friends may call Thursday, August 30, 2001, from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.