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Roger Allen Atkins

January 25th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (9 Comments)

Roger Allen Atkins, age 65, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Roger was born in Charleston, WV on June 16, 1956, to Shirley J. Atkins and the late Lyle R. Atkins. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from George Washington High School in 1975. He was a current employee for Frontier where he had been employed since 1978 (44 years). Roger was an active member of TEROC and board president for over ten years.

He was preceded in death by sister, Merri Mallory (Bernie) and his father.

Roger is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Teresa B. Atkins; son, Dustin L. Atkins; son, Levi A. Atkins; mother, Shirley J. Atkins; sister, Sarah Jarrett (Jeff); brother, Jeff Atkins (Louann); sister, Janet Cogswell (Richard); nephew, B.J. Mallory; nephew, Jeffrey Atkins (Santana); niece, Amanda Malone; niece, Amber Woods (Troy); nephew, Phillip Malone (Tiffany); great niece, Angelynn Pauley; great niece, Oaklyn Woods.

There will be a private family memorial service to honor Roger’s life with Rev. Zach Young officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Karen Lynn Hughes Dunlap

January 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Karen Lynn Hughes Dunlap, 66, of Sod, went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

She was the daughter of Naomi Hughes and the late Jim Hughes and the granddaughter of the late Arizona Bell Ball Hughes.

Left to cherish her memories is her true love, best friend, and caregiver, her husband of many years, Justin Dean Dunlap; their two sons, Jamey (Lula) Dunlap and Jeremy Dunlap; and their only daughter, Justina (Gary) Linville. Karen was the proud grandmother of ten grandchildren: Garrison, Tori, Faith, Joshua, Brayden, Gabby, Malana, Austin, Ava, and Danny.

She is also survived by her only sister, Connie (Mike) Graley and was preceded in death by her three brothers, Eugene, Randy, & Kevin Hughes, as well as her father and mother-in-law, Dean & Nina Dunlap, whom she loved very much.

Karen was always a hard worker, very selfless, and always willing to help others. She worked as a medical assistant but more importantly to her, she served as a youth leader at Pine Grove Baptist Church for many years. She sang God’s praises at many different churches throughout the community. Karen will be missed by many and was loved by all.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with her nephew, Pastor Aaron Graley officiating. Karen will be laid to rest at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to offset funeral costs to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek WV, 25003.

Billy Edward Jenkins

January 23rd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Billy Edward Jenkins, 76, of Alum Creek passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at home.

Born June 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Other & Dorcas Lovejoy Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by half-brother, Junior Messer; son, Michael Elkins; two nephews, Andy Worley & Mark Barker.

Billy was plumber for over 50 years and was the owner of an active business, B & B Plumbing, for 30 years.

Billy was one of a kind. He adored his wife Bev and always took such good care of her. He loved to spend time at camp with family and friends. He loved to go on his fishing trips with his good friend Lucky. He loved to work in the garden and hang out with his good friend Roger Bell. He also loved to fish and hunt. Most of all, he loved to argue and give everyone a hard time. He was always full of laughs and will be missed by so many.

Billy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Beverly Moore of Alum Creek, WV; daughter, Amy Jenkins of Lexington, KY; sons, Robert Jenkins (Noraya Gardner) of Orlando, FL and Chris (Diana) Jenkins of Charleston, WV; grandchildren, Ahvelle Jenkins of Orlando, FL, Makayla (Alex) Bostick of Lexington, KY, Christa Pepper of Charleston, WV, Xavian Pepper of Charleston, WV; step-grandchildren, James Horne, Jr. of Tampa, FL, Christie Belland of Summit Point, WV, Michael Burdette of Charleston, WV, Jessica Fisher of Elkview, WV; step-great-grandchildren, Lain Erskine of Lexington, KY, Stormi Carte of Elkview, WV, Lenox Dawson of Summit Point, WV, Addison, Abbey, & Aiden Burdette of Charleston, WV, Leigha, Arren & Brian Fisher of Elkview, WV; two sisters, Bonnie (Charley) Worley of Charleston, WV, Barbara (Jackie) Barker of Charleston, WV; several nieces & nephews.

He is also survived by one he claimed as his own daughter, Charlotte (Danny) Price of Alkol, WV; Charlotte’s kids/Billy’s grandkids, Danny Price, Jr., Lexi (Daniel) Linville, Josh Lovejoy; Charlotte’s grandkids/Billy’s great-grandkids, Briar, Bowen, Macie Price, Mason Adkins, McKenzie Aluelo, Ganan, Kiser, & Posie Linville, who all loved him very much; special friends; Susie & Michael Adkins and their kids, Megan, Zach, & Katlyn; and one special great great-nephew that Billy always looked out for, Peter Bays.

Chester “Bill” Allen

January 21st, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Chester “Bill” Allen, 93, of Newberry, FL, formerly of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Born in Alum Creek on December 27, 1928. Chester was one of 17 children, son of the late Andrew J. Allen and Violet Marie Miller Allen. He joined the Army and courageously served his country in the Korean War. After his tour of duty, he joined the National Guard as Master Sargent. He served in the 3rd Armory Cavalry regiment and went to school at the Armory in Fort Knox, KY. He went to tank school at Fort Irwin, California. After service, Chester drove for the Capital Transit and Charleston West Hamlin bus line. He was the owner of Allen Parking Lot on Lee & Laidley Streets. He worked for FMC before moving to Miami, FL. He spent 45 years in Miami. He retired from Miami Dodge Chrysler Corporation in 1985. Chester returned to Charleston upon the death of his wife Elizabeth Emma Beasley Allen in 2003. He married Geneva (Beard) Goodwin in 2004. Geneva passed away in 2018. In 2019, he returned to Florida. He is survived by his third wife, Frances Willis of Newberry, FL.

Chester was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Charleston. The church members provided love and fellowship on many of the days when he could not attend due to Geneva’s health. He loved feeding the birds, cats, and everyone!

Chester is also survived by his daughter, Dr. Deborah Ashraf and her husband Mohammad of Alachua, Florida; six grandchildren, Aisha Abram (Scott) of Missouri, Samina Dillihay (Richard) of Oklahoma, Shawna Ashraf of Florida, Wally (Molly) Ashraf of Florida, Tahira Ashraf of Florida, and Shaan (Nicole) Ashraf of Missouri; eight great-grandchildren; step-children, Devi Wronske, Connie Coleman, Woody Willis, Denese Clark, Angela Jackson; sisters-in-law, Lucy Allen, Lynda Veski (Lenny); brother-in-law, Earl Hackworth, Jr.; nieces, Shirley Thompson, Joan (Fred) Lane, Janet (Ben) Swartz, Judy Allen King (Mark); nephews, Giles (Sara) Bowman, Bryant (Barbara) Bowman, James David Allen (Debbie); and many cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Reverend Gary Hall and Bryant Bowman officiating followed by military rights by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Burial will follow at Miller Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768, 4443 Brounland Road, South Charleston, WV 25309.

Linda Faye Priestley

January 18th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Linda Faye Priestley, 70, of Hurricane passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

Linda was born in Hurricane on February 1, 1951, to the late Calvin Curtis and Esta Kathryn Sowards Thomas. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Clinton Thomas & Alvie “Pete” Thomas; sister, Shirley Davis; and son, Zack Edward Priestley.

Linda is survived by her life partner of 30 years, Larry Aleshire; son, Charles Priestley of Charleston; daughter, Loretta Smith of Alum Creek; granddaughter, Madison Cobb of Alum Creek; and sister, Jean Meickles of Alum Creek.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Priestley-Pate Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Chris VanNatter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to offset the funeral expenses to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

John Lee Witt

January 18th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

John Lee Witt, 70, of South Charleston, passed in peace, Monday, January 17, 2022, at home with family.

John was born in Charleston, WV on November 4, 1951, to the late Willie L. & Louise Witt. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1969 and retired from American Electric Power in 2005. John was a member of Davis Creek Nazarene Church where he served on the board for several years.

John is survived by his spouse, Cynthia L. Witt; son, John L. Witt, II (Erica); daughter, Jami N. Witt-Lewis (Jamie); siblings, Billie Jo Burdette of South Charleston, Sharon Perkins of Milton, & Michael Witt of South Charleston. He was proud grandfather of granddaughters, Haley Marie Lewis, Miley E. Witt, and grandson, Zain Witt.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Rick Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Judith Carol Watson

January 18th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Judith Carol Watson, 74, of Hurricane, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 17, 2022, at home.

Judith was a Christian and formerly attended Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek where she sang and played with the praise band. She was a Title 1 math teacher, working at Anne Bailey Elementary in St. Albans, and retired from Mary C. Snow Elementary in Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleon “Short” & Brookie Vickers Breedlove; brothers, Leo & Danny Breedlove.

Judith is survived by her husband of 54 years, Eddy, whom she married in Santa Monica, CA; children, Eddy Scott (Meaghann) Watson of Rincon, GA & Anthony Shane (Jodi) Watson of Hurricane; grandchildren, Zoee, Liam, Romin & Eastin Watson; sisters, Kathy (Jerry) Skeenes & Joyce (Jerry) Midkiff; brothers, Willie (Mallie) Breedlove & Russel (Teresa) Breedlove.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Entombment will follow in the WV Mausoleum at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Patricia “Patty” Dunlap

January 16th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia “Patty” Dunlap, 86, went to her Heavenly Home on January 15, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1935.

She was married to her late husband, Carl Dunlap, for 61 years. She was a retired secretary from Bethany Baptist Church and was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Temple in St. Albans.

She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Gladys and Posey Hamm.

Patty is survived by her sons, Mark Dunlap (Gloria) of Cross Lanes and Brad Dunlap (Brenda) of St. Albans; her 4 grandchildren, April, Christopher, Andrew, and Dustin Dunlap; and her 3 great grandchildren, Ryleigh, Mackenzie, and Cassidy Dunlap.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, at Grace Baptist Temple, 1901 MacCorkle Ave. St. Albans, WV 25177 with Pastor Brian Dean officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of A Special Touch Home Care for the wonderful care they provided Patty.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Union Mission, 700 S. Park Rd, Charleston, WV 25304 or unionmission.com.

Carl Stapleton, Jr.

January 14th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carl Stapleton, Jr., of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Carl was a diesel mechanic and served his country as a United States Marine in the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Freda Stapleton and sister, Carol.

Carl is survived by son, Chris Stapleton and daughters, Carla Callie Nichols & Cynthia (A.D.) Burdette; 5 grandchildren.

Funeral will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made towards the funeral services to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Jennifer Irene Daniels

January 14th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Jennifer Irene Daniels, 50, of Wharton, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Jennifer formerly attended Alum Creek Church of Christ and was a former employee of Grant’s Grocery Store in Wharton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry & Nora Tackett Beach.

Jennifer is survived by her husband of 25 years, Andrew; stepson, Andrew (Lisa) Daniels, Jr.; stepdaughter, Delilah Mae Daniels; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.