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Mary Lou Gillenwater

October 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Mary Lou Gillenwater, 75, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Mary was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a 1965 graduate of Duval High School. Her children, granddaughters, and great grandkids were her pride and joy. She also had many Facebook friends that kept her in touch with the outside world.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Conley and Josephine Withrow; in-laws, Zeddie and Virginia Gillenwater; sister, Brenda Humphreys; and brother, Jimmy Withrow.

Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas Gillenwater; son, Andy (Dee Dee) Gillenwater; daughter, Sara (Jeff) Browning of Roanoke, VA; sisters, Jane (Denver “Bozo”) Thomas of Archdale, NC, Linda Whitehead of Green Cove, FL; brother, Allen (Christine) Conley; granddaughters, Kali (Brady) Parker, Bailey Browning, Emily (Logan) Vance; great grandchildren, Brantley and Harlyn Parker; and special friend, Patricia Grass.

Service will be 1:00 pm, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Andy Gillenwater and Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends and family will gather from 6-8 pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the funeral home.

Brittney Ann Morgan

October 17th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Brittney Ann Morgan, 34, of Alum Creek passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Brittney was a bail bondsman with Aces Bail Bonds. She lived her life the way she wanted, she was a mom, she was a best friend, she loved fishing, playing Xbox with Chase and Maverick. She was her mom’s baby. She will be forever missed. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Leroy Morgan, and grandfather, Alex Baire.

Brittney is survived by her daughter, Kira Seabolt; mother and stepdad, Deborah and Danny Holstine; longtime companion and fiancé, Travis Seabolt; best friend, Anthoney Pauley; loving sister, Elizabeth (Travis) Myers; grandmother, Janet Baire; aunt, Lisa (David) Belcher; nieces and nephews; Enola, Chase, and Maverick Myers, Grant and Zack Goodwin, Melina and Athena Kalos; cousins, Cheryl, Nick, Hollie and Josh. She is also survived by her Uncle Herbert and Tammy Morgan, Aunt Donna Morgan, Uncle D.A. and Grace Morgan, Aunt Sherry and Gene Angle (who taught her to throw rocks at cars), Uncle Johnny and Teresa Morgan, cousins, John, Gregory, Tammy, Eric, Connie, Joe, Christopher and Creg.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Stevie Cox officiating.  Burial will follow at BrounlandCemetery, Alum Creek.  Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at CAMC Memorial SICU for going above and beyond to care for her.

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

LCDR Joseph Daniel Carr

October 16th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

LCDR Joseph Daniel Carr (ret.) born December 21, 1926, passed away Saturday morning October 14, 2023. He served our country in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He then had a career with the State of West Virginia.

Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Dorla D. Sigler Carr, his grandson Benjamin David Allen, as well as eight of his twelve siblings. 

He is survived by his four siblings and also by his six children, Heidemarie Schlosser, Barbara Galante (Tony), Ronald Carr (Jorja), Dan Carr (Kimberly), Alan Carr, and Kimberly Miller.  He also left behind 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Joseph attended Faith Baptist Church in St. Albans.  His main concern was that people hear the gospel and accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord. 

Graveside service will be 2:00pm Friday, October 20, 2023 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV 25064.

Asa Ray Pauley

October 16th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Asa Ray Pauley, 89, of Alum Creek, WV, passed Saturday, October 14, 2023, of natural causes. He was born in Sumerco, WV.

Preceded in death by his wife, son, parents, two brothers and one-half-sister. Survived by one son, daughter-in-law, one brother, one sister, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a Christian.

Graveside service will be 5:00pm Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.

If desired, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25387.

Claude Glenn Brown

October 13th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Claude Glenn Brown, 81, of Yawkey passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington.

Claude was an equipment operator with Saul Construction.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emzie & Pearlie Smith Brown; infant sister, Trilby Brown; brother, Carl Brown; and son-in-law, Jimmy Berry.

Claude is survived by his sons, Chad (Denise) Brown & Justin (Kayleigh) Brown; daughter, Christy Berry (J.R.).

Service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Brown Family Cemetery, Alkol. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Thomas Woodrow “Woody” Estep

October 13th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Thomas Woodrow “Tommy” Estep, 56, of Cabin Creek passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at home.

Tommy was a former employee of Dupont Chemical.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis & Gertrude Hobbs Estep.

Tommy is survived by brothers, T.J. Estep and William Estep; sister, August Pauley; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

To honor Tommy’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.

Paul E. Lee

October 11th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

For Record and announcement to whom it may concern: Paul E Lee’s remains will be moved and relocated on Wednesday October 18, 2023, to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville OH. at 1:45PM with military honors at the committal service.

Paul E. Lee, 70, of Ashford was born September 27, 1939 in Newburg, WV and entered into Heaven Tuesday, September 21, 2010.   He was a member of the Emmons Church of God.

He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Lucy Lee; brothers, William and James Lee; sister, Hazel Flinn; brother-in-law, Johnny D. Braddock.  He was the loving husband of Charlotte and loving father of: Timothy Lee, Tammy (Chuck) Jaworski, Robert (Beulah) Lee, Karen Lee all of Cleveland, Ohio;  Step-daughter: Cheryl (Danny) Maxwell; six grandchildren: Virginia (David) Basnak; Jessica and Robert Lee, Jr; Amanda Jaworski; Danny Maxwell, Jr.; Shane Maxwell; Sisters: Donna Braddock and Wanda (Kenneth) Lotts;  nd Three sisters-in-law and two loving brothers-in-law.

Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Michael Graley officiating. Burial in Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons with military Graveside Rites conducted by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may gather Friday from 6 to 8 pm at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.  Online condolences may be sent to snowflakebaby@msn.com

Loretta Lane Pauley

October 7th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Loretta Lane Pauley, 88, of Mason, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lakin Hospital.

Loretta retired from Pleasant Valley Hospital where she was the first Nurse Tech. She was a superb typist. She loved sewing, making her own clothing for herself and her children. She also enjoyed butterflies, birds, and her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Lilly Price Ryan.

Loretta is survived by daughter, Sharon E. Pauley of Naples, FL; sons, Ronald (Lois) Pauley of Hartford, WV and Reginald Pauley (Dottie McMillan) of Mason, WV; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Julia Virginia (McCown) Clements

October 6th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Julia Virginia (McCown) Clements, 76, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Annette Rader-Cameron, in Columbus, Ohio.

Julia was born in South Charleston, WV to parents, Ira McCown and Julia McCown in 1947. She was known to some of her friends as “Jules”. She was funny, feisty, hardworking and a fan of 4 letter words. Julia enjoyed politics and worked a few sessions with the WV Legislature, volunteering as a poll worker in her spare time. She wore many work hats and was known for her “Heinz 57” work ethic. She was extremely talented when it came to needlework. She would spend many evenings and weekends in her sewing room that she and her husband wallpapered in the strawberries that she adored. She used her talent in sewing to earn money at home, eventually opening a bridal shop with a friend called “The Bridal and Party Directory”. While the shop eventually closed, she continued doing what she loved for friends and family for a time. Her last working position was with Jackson Kelly.

Julia had many hobbies, but she worked tirelessly on family genealogy that filled her evenings after work and once she retired. She met new, extended family members and enjoyed keeping up with them on Facebook. She never met anyone she didn’t like and would give to anyone that needed her. She loved all types of music. She was an avid reader of fiction and would read right before bed. She enjoyed watching classic movies and crime shows like NCIS. Her favorite animals were dogs and she owned many over the years. But there was something about Loki. She immediately fell in love with a picture of this stray puppy and was heartbroken when she could no longer care for him. She and Loki had such a special bond.

Over the past couple of years, she was cared for by her daughter Annette in Columbus, OH and with the help of hospice, Julia was not alone as she passed peacefully with her hand held.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Clements; her parents; and two infant sons, Charles, Jr. and Timothy.

She is survived by her sister, Gretchen (Harold) Stinnett of Roanoke, VA; daughters, Annette Rader-Cameron and Robin Duncan; sons, Randall (Stephanie) Clements and Jeffrey (Marcie) Clements; fourteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will follow at Eastwood Family Cemetery, South Charleston. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023, and 2 hours prior to the service on Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25312 or National Church Residence Hospice, 2245 Northbanks Drive, Columbus, OH 43220.

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Smith

October 3rd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Smith, 78, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 2, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Libby was a graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville. She was a faithful, supportive pastor’s wife for many years with Robert.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bishop Robert Lee Smith; parents, George and Mildred Linville Vickers; brothers, Michael and Denzil Vickers; sister-in-law, Joy Vickers.

Libby is survived by sons, Todd Smith and Chad (Tina) Smith; grandchildren, Jadyn, Karyna, Brandon, and Cameron; sisters, Sandra (Mike) McLaughlin, Carolyn (Richard) Hill; brother, Johnny (Brenda) Vickers; sister-in-law, Kathy Vickers; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss her greatly.

Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Smith officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Committal service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.