Barbara Wright Moore, 85, Alum Creek, was carried home Sunday, March 27, 2016, Resurrection morning on the wings of angels at Hospice West, South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ronda Joshua Wright in 1984 and Hubert Leo Moore in 2013.

Twenty-one years ago Barbara gave her heart to the Lord which meant more to her than any other event in her life.  Next to that was the pride and joy she took in her family which she often spoke fondly saying there was not an ugly or a lazy one in the bunch.

She was a retired clerk with the Dept of Transportation.

She is survived by her daughters: Brenda (Bub) Anderson and Cindy (Bobby) Lindgren; sons, Russell (Kathryn), Billy (Karen) and Randy (Kristy) Wright; step-daughters, Connie (Bob) Lowther and  Debbie (Tom) Blasingim; step-son, Curtis (Kris) Moore; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, five great, great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and three step-great grandchildren.

Service will be 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with  Rev. John Helvey officiating.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod.  The family  will receive friends  one hour prior to the service.

William Kent “Flash” Wilson, Jr., 48, of South Charleston, left us Tuesday, March 22 ,2016 at home.  He was the life of every party and always had a smile on his face.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sirena Baisden-Wilson, Dad & Stepmom, William & Beverly Wilson, Mom & Stepdad, Karen & Roger Grigsby, Daughters, Natasha Marie Wilson (Sam Davis Casto), Jennifer Wilson, Sons, Jonathan Wilson (Leann Roark), Brandan Dillion (Paige Parsons) John Baisden, and grandkids, Raylynn Dillion, Grace and Emma Sorrell, sisters, Jacki Johnson (Jeff), Traci Gullett (Red Mitchell), and Jeanne Tucker (Danny), brothers-in-law, who were more like brothers, Alan Ray Kinney, John Grimmett (Faith), sister-in-law Ann Hensley (Lou), mother-in-law who loved him as her own son, Judy Hensley (Larry Butcher) and special nieces that he loved like daughters, Ashley Hensley and Rhonda McCloud.  Special friends who were like family, J. Combs “man I’m purdy”,(Jamie Cotton), Billy Thomas (Julie), Jeff Gandee (Tamara), Bill Saunders (April), Jessica Hamrick (Adam).  A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends, way too many to mention but all who have enriched his life and him theirs.

A Celebration of his life is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday March 26 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service.  The Family also asks that you share a memory or story during the celebration.

Patricia Gale O’Brien, 57, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 19, 2016 at CAMC Memorial after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her Dad, Austin Kirk; grandparents, Goldie and Clifford Critchfield; and brother Danny Kirk Hutchinson.

She is survived by her, daughter, Melissa (Charles) Derrick; life companion, Russell Shreve; mother, Barbara Kirk and companion, Edbert Javins;  granddaughters, Morgan and McKenzie O’Brien; sisters, Brenda (Larry) Jordan, Shelia Mooney and Debbie (Roger) Eplin; brothers, Michael Critchfield, Benny Critchfield; half-sister, Linda Slack; half-brother, Gerald Kirk and many other family and friends.

Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Randy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Holstein Cemetery at Dartmont. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Debra Ann Holstein, 57, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Debbie was a kind loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  She attended Brier Creek Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with her daughter and granddaughter, who were the twinkle of her eyes.   Debbie worked as a cook for George Washington High School for the last 17 years, and she loved to bake cakes for her family and friends.

Welcoming Debbie to heaven were her parents, Richard and Glenda Roberts and daughter, Keri L. Holstein.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 39 years, Gary Holstein; daughter, Erin (Michael) Graley, granddaughter, Aspyn Graley; Mercedes, Griffin and Titan whom she loved as her own; brothers, Ricky, Randy and Mark (Ashley) Roberts; and a host of other family members and friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Michael Graley officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Schiano, Mary Schiano and all his staff for the great care given over the last 13 years and also to the staff at Hubbard Hospice House.

Keith Thompson, 57, of Montgomery, formerly of Elkview, went home to the Lord Friday, March 18, 2016 at CAMC General Division in Charleston.

He was a Christian and preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Phyllis Thompson.

Keith is survived by his brother, Kenny D. (Susie) Thompson, Jr.; sister, Sue Wall; special niece and caregiver, Rebecca; and several other nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22nd at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Roger Mullins officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made for the funeral services.

Nathaniel “Nat” Cassle, Yawkey, WV passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 just one day short of 90 years old. He was a decorated WWII Army Veteran, retired FMC employee. A devoted member, deacon, and youth leader at Beach Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Faith,  Parents: Malen and Bessie Cassle, and Brothers: Don, Marvin, Melvin, John, Malen Jr, & Russell, Sisters – Rhoda, Lorrane, &Bessie.

He is survived by his best friend and soul mate of 66 years Anna Lou Ryan Cassle, his beloved nieces and caregivers, Tammy Lowery Presley, Sunny Hicks Jackson, Kati Presley, and Symone Walker, sisters: JoAnn McMellon, June Rose Hill, Sue Welch and brother Bobby Cassle, and a host of other loved nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd, Alum Creek, WV 25003 with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.  Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service.  Burial with military graveside honors conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.

Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, WV has been family owned and operated since 1950.

Chapman “Wayne” Allen, 45 of Julian passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Chapman & Carolyn Allen and sister, Priscilla Hager

He is survived by his wife: Mary, Son: Bobby (Jessica); daughters Tara (Adam) and Jeannie (Ricky); sister: Regina (Mark) Truman; brothers: Bobby and Danny (Tammy) and five grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00pm Monday, March 21, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.  Burial will follow  at Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made toward funeral services.

Phyllis R. McKinney, 77, of Sod, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 13, 2016 at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, and grandson, Michael Sebastian.

She was a member of Joes Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by daughters: Darrell (David) Tudor and Shelly (Charlie) Beam, Son: Mike (Amy) McKinney; grandchildren: Jamie, Jimmie, Heather, Anthony & Candice; and great-grandchildren: Zack, Josh, Lynnzie & Lakin,  and one on the way.

Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow in  Pauley Cemetery at Joes Creek.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made toward funeral service.

Wilma Elizabeth “Liz”  Dempsey, 85, of Julian passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 At Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was owner and operator of J & L Tavern at Ruth for 20 years.

She is survived by daughter, Ruth Browning of Julian; sister, Reba Taylor of Elkview; 4 grandchildren, Hope, Gary, Angie and Joshua; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

There will be no services.

Edith Pearl Stover, 96, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2016 at Hospice West, South Charleston.

She was a member of Ivy Dale Baptist Church and also loved to work in her garden and can.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer L. “Smokey” Stover; infant son, Billy Ray Stover; parents, Arthur and Louisa Hudson; and 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by son, Earl (Sue) Stover; daughter, Karen (Fred) Akers; grandsons, Tim and Todd Stover and  Jon and  Chris Akers; step grandsons, Johnnie and Gary Shamblin; 3 great grandchildren and one step great granddaughter.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with  Pastor Mike Long and Ron McClung officiating. and Chris Akers giving the eulogy.    Burial will follow at French Cemetery, Davis Creek.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staffs at Valley Transitional Unit at Valley Center and Hospice West.