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Jack L. Stowers

October 12th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jack L. Stowers, 61 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, October 12, 2000 near his home from injuries due to an ATV accident.

He was a retired truck driver for McJunkin Corporation, Nitro with 30 years service. He was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge 71 AF & AM ,was very active in community service including Duval High School athletic program.

He was survived by his: Wife: Dorothea; 1 Daughter: Angela McClure of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Son: Jackie Lee Stowers, Jr. of Yawkey, WV; 1 Sister: Wanda Vickers of South Charleston, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Michael McClure; Sarah Stowers; Aimee McClure.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dave Callison officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Saturday, October 14, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Hilda Agnes Adkins

October 11th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hilda Agnes Adkins, 81 of South Charleston, formerly of St. Albans, died Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Donna Martin after a short illness.

She was retired from K-Mart.

She is also survived by her: 1 Other Daughter: Carrol Manley of St. Albans, WV; 4 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Gail Medley officiating. Burial will be held at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday, October 13, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Ruth Mae Kidd

October 10th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruth Mae Kidd, 80 of South Charleston, died Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at Sunbridge Nursing Home, Dunbar after a long illness.

She was a retired assistant manager for G. C. Murphy Co. in South Charleston and was a member of Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church.

She was survived by her: 1 Daughter: Judy Seymour of Dunbar, WV; 2 Sons: Leonard Andrew Kidd of Beverly, WV; Waldo David Kidd of Park City, UT; 2 Brothers: James Johnson of Orlando, FL; Willis Johnson of Statesville, NC; 7 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Henry Cummings officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday, October 13, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Clara Dunlap

October 8th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clara Dunlap, 93 of Griffithsville, formerly of Sod, died Sunday, October 8, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Marcel Dunlap of Sod, WV; Kenneth Dunlap of Sod, WV; 5 Daughters: Zulema McClure of Sumerco, W V; Ardith Dunlap of Sumerco, WV; Sandy McCallister of Griffithsville, WV; Sherry Thomas of Griffithsville, WV; Bonnie Roberts of Griffithsville, WV; 3 Sisters: 011ie Jones of Sod, WV; Marie Steele of Dunbar, WV; Lucille James of Columbus, OH; 15 Grandchildren, 3 Foster Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Rev. Arvil Smith

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

Rev. Arvil Smith, 68 of Alum Creek, West Virginia died Saturday, October 7, 2000 at his home after a long illness.

He was a retired inspector for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and had pastored several Kanawha county area churches including Diamond Baptist and Handley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett &Eliza Brumfield Smith.

He is survived by his wife: Sue J. Bowen Smith; 1 Son: Jon D. Smith of Charleston, W V; 2 Daughters: Cindie King-Gilpen ofElkview, WV; Kathy Jones-Roberts of Melbourne, FL; 2 Sisters: Myrtle Dragoo of Griffithsville, WV; Annie Chandler of Yawkey, WV; 8 grandchildren: Nathan, Joey, Thad, Miranda, Lindsey, Sam, Jamie & Caleb; Many nieces & nephews.

Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at the Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Jonathon David Gaige White

October 5th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jonathon David Gaige White, 5 days old of Yawkey, died Sunday, November 5, 2000 at West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, from heart complications.

He is survived by his: Parents: Russel Strickland and Bambie White; Maternal Grandparents: Juanita Porter of Sumerco, WV; Jerry White of Portsmouth, VA; Paternal Grandmother and Step-Grandfather: Virginia and Brian Krebs ofElkview, WV; Maternal Great Grandmothers: Faye McCallister of Sumerco, WV; Elma White of Alum Creek, WV; Paternal Great Grandfather: Henry Perdue of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Richard McCallister and Pastor Butch Loftis officiating. Burial will be held in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call on Tuesday one prior to the service.

Virginia Spruce Lett

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

Virginia Spruce Lett, 101 of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at home after a short illness.

She is surived by her: 1 Daughter: Peggy Childress of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Margaret Spruce Ridinger of FL; 1 Grandson: Steven Wayne Childress of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Great Grandson: Steven Wayne Childress II of IL.

A memorial service will be held at Morris Memorial Methodist Church, Charleston on Saturday, October 7, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor James Holtsclaw officiating. Friends may visit with family after service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Morris Memorial Methodist Church Building Fund.

Ada Jane McCallister

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

Ada Jane McCallister, 53 of St. Albans, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at Gallipolis, Ohio from injuries received in an automobile accident.

She was a driver for a car transportation business for the past 10 years and was a member of the Moose Club #868 in St. Albans.

She is survived by her: Husband: Clifton; 3 Daughters: Rose Tackett of St. Albans, WV; Tammy Fisher of South Hills, WV; Tina McCallister at home; 2 Sons: Dale Fisher of Sod, WV; Roy Lloyd of St. Albans, WV; Mother: Rosie Hamilton of Sod; 7 Sisters: Lucille Warner of Key Largo, FL; Adalene Bryant of LA; Aretta Armstrong of Columbus, OH; Donna Olson ofBrounland, WV; Dazie Propst of LA; Shirley Myers of AZ; Janece Suttle of Sumerco, WV; 3 Brothers: David McCallister of Sod, WV; Boe Dunlap of Sod, WV; Lewis McCallister of St. Albans, WV; 9 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, October 8, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will beheld in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call on Saturday, October 7, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Erma Mae Dragoo

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

Erma Mae Dragoo, 82, of Yawkey died Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at the home of her sister, Dora Jeffery of St. Albans, WV, after a short illness.

She was a retired beautician and owner of Art Supplies in South Orange, New Jersey. She was a member of WACS -during WWII. A 1937 graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville, WV.

She is also survived by her: Sisters: Inis McCallister of Griffithsville, WV Zulema Jaynes of Griffrthsville, WV Georgia Dragoo of New Jersey Myrtle Alford of Teays Valley, WV; 1 Brother: Oscar Dragoo of Griffithsville, WV; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 11:00 AM at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Wednesday, October 4, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064

Curtis M. Ryan

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

Curtis M. Ryan, 81 of Alum Creek, died Monday, September 25, 2000 at CAMC Memorial Division Emergency Room after a long illness.

He was retired from E. I. Dupont at Washington Works, was a member of the Masonic Lodge, AF & AM #79 Griffithsville, was a Baptist and an Army veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his: 1 Son: Jim Ryan of Alum Creek, WV; Daughter-in-Law and Caregiver: Vada Ryan of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Grandsons: Phillip and Jamon Ryan; 1 Great Grandson: Austin Ryan; 5 Sisters: Ada McCormick of South Charleston, W V; Lois Yates of MD; Iola Kerns of Ripley, WV; Anna Lou Cassle of Yawkey, WV; Trudy Fankhanel of Huntington, W V; 1 Brother: Kenny Ryan of Alum Creek, WV;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.