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Birdie A. Damron McMellon

December 25th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Birdie A. Damron McMellon, 81 of Culloden, formerly of Yawkey, died Monday, December 25, 2000 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

She was a retired Postmaster at the Yawkey Post Office, a member of the Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey, and she sang with the McMellon Family Quartet.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Darrell McMellon of Yawkey, WV; 1 Granddaughter and Caregiver: Dawna Allen of Yawkey, WV; 2 Great Grandsons: Michael and Joshua.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Tony Hill

December 24th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tony Hill, 43 of Charleston, died Sunday, December 24, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a graduate of Charleston High School.

He is survived by his: 1 Brother: Scott Hill of Elkview, WV; 2 Sisters: Kathy Grider of New Market, AL; Janet Harper of Cincinnati, OH.

A memorial service will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 29, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will be held in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Robbie Holstein

December 23rd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robbie Holstein, 22 of Ridgeview, died Saturday, December 23, 2000 at CAMC General Division after an automobile accident in Charleston near the I-64/77 split.

He was a former employee of Holstein Tree and Landscaping.

He is survived by his: Parents: Isaac and Betty Holstein; 2 Brothers: Johnny Holstein of Alabama; Michael Holstein of Ridgeview, WV; Maternal Grandparents: Lester and Genevieve Cantley of Peytona, WV; Paternal Grandmother: Mary Ellen Holstein o f Danville, WV.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Randall Griggs officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Family Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Dempsey F. Holstine

December 22nd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dempsey F. Holstine, 76 of Brounland, died Friday, December 22, 2000 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington after a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner and attended the Potter House at Alum Creek and House of Prayer at Olcott.

He is survived by his Wife: Margie; 4 Daughters: Carolyn Sue Lewallan of St. Albans, WV; Mary Adkins of Hamlin, W V; Debbie Casto of Charleston, WV; Patty Morgan of Lewisburg, WV; 2 Sisters: Betty Vannater of Charleston, WV; Geneive Cantley of Charleston, WV; 17 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, December 24, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Rick Harless and Eddie Belcher officiating. Burial will be in Holstine Cemetery at Dartmont. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

James E. Holdren

December 22nd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James E. Holdren, 60, of Sumerco died Friday, December 22, 2000 at home after a short illness.

He was a maintenance worker for 32 years at the University of Charleston and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by: 2 Daughters: Beth Holdren of South Charleston, WV Jennifer Holdren of South Charleston, WV 4 Sisters: Rosalee Bowles of Grafton, OH; Sharon Wandling of Alum Creek, WV Judy Adkins of South Charleston, WV Vera Bennett of Tampa, FL; 2 Brothers: Darrell Holdren of South Charleston, WV Carl Holdren of Sumerco, WV; 2 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, December 24, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jack Miller officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Saturday, December 23, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Hart

December 18th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Paul Hart, 54 of Charleston, died Monday, December 18, 2000 at WVU Medical Center after a short illness.

He was a native of Guyton, Georgia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia since 1975. He was a Ph.D. chemist and graduate of the University of Georgia. He was an Associate Laboratory Director for the National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Quality and Nuclear Security Morgantown, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Union Carbide Corporate R & D chemist from 1974-1992. He was a member of the Executive Committee of the American Nuclear Society’s Decommissioning, Decontamination and Reutilization Division. He was also a past president of the Charleston Lions Club, Young Republican Party, and the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Guyton, Georgia. He was a board member of the American Conservative Union.

He is survived by his: Wife: Judy; Mother: Frances Hart of Guyton, GA; 1 Brother: Gene Hart of Guyton, GA; 1 Sister: Pat Nutting of Guyton, GA.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 10:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 120 Noel Conway Road, Guyton, GA with Pastor Ohsiek officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle Gay Kuhn

December 16th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Myrtle Gay Kuhn, 79 of Alum Creek, died Saturday, December 16, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Husband: James Lloyd Kuhn; 4 Sons: Larry Talerico of New Orleans, LA; Rodger Kuhn of Alum Creek, WV; Thomas Kuhn of Alum Creek, W V; David Kuhn of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Brother: Amos Nesselrotte of Little Birch, WV; 2 Sisters: Ada Dees of Wewahitchka, FL; Freda Davis of Crystal River, FL; 5 Grandchildren: James Kuhn and Rhonda Roberts Kuhn, Michael Talerico, Stephen Kuhn, Albert Joseph Talerico.

Services will be held at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Monday, December 18, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Ruth Spradling Mitchell

December 7th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruth Spradling Mitchell, 79 of South Charleston, died Thursday, December 7, 2000 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, and a former pianist at the Lick Branch Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Husband: Emmett L.; 2 Daughters: Norine Webb of Gallatin, TN; Helen Jarrell of Beckley, WV; 1 Step-Son: Frank Mitchell of Charleston, W V; 2 Step- Daughters: Penny Fockler of Charleston, WV; Melanie Williamson of Charleston, WV; 16 Grandchildren; 20 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Cyphers and Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, December 9, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Josephine Opal Gillenwater

December 4th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Josephine Opal Gillenwater, 79 of Winfield, formerly of St. Albans died Monday, December 4, 2000 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Albans after a long illness.

She was a Baptist and a companion and caregiver for the elderly.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Jerry Stewart of Mesquite, TX; Daniel Gillenwater of Tornado, WV; 1 Daughter: Patricia Gillespie of Vermilion, OH; 3 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey on Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. There will not be a visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Edward Bowman

December 3rd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edward Bowman, 69 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, December 3, 2000 at home after a short illness.

He was a carpenter and a life long resident of Lincoln county.

He is survived by his: 1 Son: Sparky Bowman of Scott Depot, WV; 2 Brothers: General Bowman of Alum Creek, WV; Paul Bowman of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Sister: Kay Fannin of Dunbar, WV; 2 Grandchildren: Watson Ray and April Dawn; 3 Great Grandsons: Taylor James, Marcus, and Kaden.

Services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will be held in Bowman Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.