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Talmadge Rosewell Scragg “T.R.”

October 7th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Talmadge Rosewell Scragg (T.R.) 69, of Charleston peacefully went to heaven Saturday October 5, 2024, surrounded by his family at CAMC Memorial CPICU.

Born September 23, 1955, to Talmadge and Margaret Frances (Cundiff) Scragg. He grew up in Loudendale and graduated from George Washington High School in 1973. He married his true love and soul mate Pamela Sue Shamblin on June 29, 1974, and celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. He was an amazing loving dedicated father to daughter Renee Dawn Crowder (Ryan) and son Travis Rosewell (Amber) of Charleston.

T.R. loved the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish at his camp in Pocahontas County. He loved to tell stories of great times he had there over the years with family and friends.

He graduated from UEI receiving his Degree as an Electronic Technician.
He was member of the Boilermakers Union. Throughout his career he worked for Birmingham Bolt, Electronic Specialty Company, Buchanan Sound and finally retiring from Newtech. Being who he was he made many lifelong friends from his jobs.

One of his favorite things in life was playing baseball with his kids and grandkids. He was League President and Coach for Mountaineer Little League from 1987-1998 coaching both baseball and softball. You could find him at the ball fields watching his grandkids play up until just a few years ago when he could no longer attend due to his health.

He was one of the biggest WVU Mountaineer fans that you could ever find. He loved attending and watching football games at his house with lots of friends and family. The Cincinnati Reds were his favorite Baseball team, and he loved to take his grandkids to games.

He was a proud grandfather to Colton Wade Fugate, Alexis Rose (Daniel) Lupson, Connor Matthew Fugate, Trevor Rosewell Scragg and great grandfather to Giana Rose Lupson. They were his pride and joy.

He is also survived by siblings, sister Paulette Faye Brown and brother Virgil Ernest Scragg. Along with many nephews and nieces.

He loved life and his family. Always staying positive for everyone. Known for his hard work he was also one of the most loving, strong and smartest men you could meet. The last few years he fought hard against illnesses that came his way never complaining. He was a true fighter. He will be cherished and missed by so many people whose lives he touched.

Service will be at 1 pm Saturday October 12, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jim Lennox Officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

A private family burial will be at his final resting place Mount Alpha his family cemetery.

The family would like to thank the Staff at CAMC Memorial CPICU and Pulmonary Associates for their amazing care during his stay. They are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers from family and friends.

Wanda Ruth Stewart

October 7th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Wanda Ruth Stewart, 76, of Alum Creek, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice West.

Wanda was a devoted mother and grandmother that dearly loved all her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Virginia Holstein; son, Ricky; sister, Martha Kirk; brother, Garrett Holstein.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Junior; children, Cindy (Keith) Gibson, Kathy Stewart, Joe (Stephanie) Stewart, Carrie (Jamie) Taylor; sisters, Alice (Dallas) Holstein, Regina Williams, Rose Walls, Roxie Eller, Becky (Larry) Thompson; brothers, Paul (Jennifer) Holstein, Joey (Becky) Holstein, Roger Holstein; 29 grandchildren and great grandchildren with four more on the way.

A celebration of Wanda’s life will be held from 2 to 6pm, Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Alum Creek Lions Park Community Center, 4452 Coal River Rd, Alum Creek, WV.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at both WVU Medicine Thomas Hospital and Hubbard Hospice West.

In her memory, contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312.

James Carl Roberts, III

October 6th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James Carl Roberts, III, 50, of Dunbar passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice West.

He was a self-employed landscaper and handyman. He was an accomplished guitarist.

James was preceded in death by his father, Jim Roberts; grandparents, Jim & Jo Roberts and Otis & Mary Gillenwater.

He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Dorothy & Roger Profitt; sister, Jessica (Jesse) Price; niece, Makayla Robinson; special friend, Grace Oxley & her children; and his beloved pitbull, Achilles.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Craig Gillenwater, Mark Gillenwater, and Tom Price officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dorothy Mae Lively

October 5th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Dorothy Mae Lively, 93, of South Charleston passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at home after an extended illness.

Dorothy was a member of the Charleston Boulevard Seventh-day Adventist Church. She retired as a cook from Kanawha County Schools.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lively; parents, Harry M. & Helen E. Pauley; sisters, Brookie Boilon, Geraldine McGhee, Louise Dunlap, Ethel Pauley & Lura Mann; brothers, Denver Pauley & infant, Romey.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Darlene Burton; only grandson, Russell Mills (Bianca) of Hobe Sound, FL; great granddaughters, Aubrey & Marina Mills; nephew, John McGhee (Kama); great niece, Mischelle Richardson.

Service will be 1:00pm, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Randy Dustin & Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, and 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family gives a special thank you to Dorothy’s faithful friend, Sharon Davis.

Marlin Kyle “Mike” Allen

October 3rd, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Marlin Kyle “Mike” Allen, 84, of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 30, 2024, at CAMC General Hospital.

Mike was born and raised in Alum Creek, WV. He retired from FMC as a chemical operator. He was a lifelong member of Alum Creek Church of Christ. He loved to read and study his Bible and spend time at the dog track.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Allen; parents, Leighton D. and Pansy Gay Allen.

Mike is survived by his daughters, Monica Lynn Wade and Angela Dawn Allen; sisters, Judy Burnette and Karen Hasibar; grandchildren, Matthew, Michelle, and Chad; great grandchildren, Ethan, Dustin, Alec, Nicolas, and Olivia; one great great granddaughter.

Mike will be cremated and be laid to rest at Hayzlett Cemetery at a later date.

Arthur Stanley “Josh” Johnson

September 27th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Arthur Stanley “Josh” Johnson, 74, of Sod passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice West.

He retired from Carpenters Local #1207 with 53 years of service. He was an outdoorsman. Arthur served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War earning the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, and an Army Commendation Medal. He was also a member of the Daniel Boone Post 5578 of the VFW in Madison, WV.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Olive Breedlove Johnson; grandson, Gabriel David Johnson; siblings, Thomas “Buddy” Johnston, Jr., Betty Ann Johnson, Helen Johnson, Jana Justice, Danny Johnston.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Means Johnson; daughter, Rebecca (Bo) Johnson; son, Joshua (Kathy) Johnson; children of the heart, Kathleen (Ben) Hogue, Melissa Payne, Victoria (Rick) Goodwin, James E. (Melissa) Harper, III; grandchildren, Jayson Johnson, Ben (Nikki) Hogue, Jr., Amber (Sean) Moore, Andrea Hudson, Becky Hudson, Phillip Payne, Rachel Payne, Larry, Ray, & Michael Spencer, Brittany Lambert, Tiffany Walters; great grandchildren, Kensley, Myla, Ares, Reagan, Lacey, Adelaide, Rayson, Aiden, Remy, Ja’Vion; siblings, Lillian Smith, Loretta Turley, Forrest Johnston, Ellen Johnson, Henry “David” Johnson, Marie Young.

Private service with military rites will be held at Curry Funeral Home.

Violet Evelyn Dawson

September 26th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Heaven gained another angel when our sweet Violet passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on September 23, 2024.

Violet Evelyn Dawson was born to Thomas Roy and Malinda L. Cobb Dawson
in Sissonville, WV. Though many challenges faced her even in childhood, none would dim her beautiful smile.

She attended Shawnee Hills where she met the love of her life, Bob Ballard. They soon built a life together and God blessed them with nearly fifty years together.

In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert “Bobby” Lee Mullins, George Melvin Dawson, and Thomas Edward Dawson; her mother-in-law, Betty Joyce Nixon and sister-in-law, Rebecca Lynn Carter.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving life partner, Robert “Bob” Ballard, of Dunbar, WV; her brother, Johnny Wayne Dawson and his wife Betsy of Elkview, WV; her sister-in-law, Nancy Kuhn and her husband Roger of Alum Creek, WV; brother-in-law, Richard Ballard and his wife Cynthia of St. Albans, WV; her nieces, Jasmine Dawson Winnestaffer, Melissa Ann Eskew and her husband Mike; her nephews, Jonathan “Little Johnny” Dawson, Danzir Chance Carr, Jonathan Lee Allen, Patrick Andrew Allen and Jennifer Ball, and Brian Howard Stuck; and many great nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside funeral at 1:00pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Clark Cemetery, Kellys Creek with her nephew, Reverend Johnny Dawson officiating. Violet will be laid to rest beside family and friends in Clark Cemetery, Kellys Creek, WV.

William Blaine Kelly

September 20th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

William Blaine “Bill” Kelly, 81, of South Charleston passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Bill was a former mining construction supervisor for Interstate Equipment Corporation in Pittsburgh. He was a true outdoorsman and a friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Irene E. McComas Kelly; and brother, David Kelly.

Bill is survived by his wife of 33 years, Almeda; daughters, Dawn (Dennis) Hayes of Tazewell, VA and Kayla Kelly of South Charleston; sons, Keith (Sharon) Kelly of Clover, SC and Eric (Lisa) Kelly of Charlotte, NC; brother, Robert Wayne Kelly of South Charleston; sisters, Shirley Jo Dugan of Tornado and Nancy (Dewey) Beezley of Charleston; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 7:00pm, Monday, September 23, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.

Elizabeth Jane “Janie” Coy

September 19th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Elizabeth Jane “Janie” Coy, 61, of Yawkey passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Janie was a former employee of Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. Janie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Maxwell Coy; parents, Larry and Virginia Stone Smith; and sister, Diana Harless.

Janie is survived by her children, Ronald “Joey” Coy, David (Jillian) Coy, Larry “Scotty” (Sierra) Coy, Aubrey Coy, Gavin Coy, Lottie Coy; grandchildren, Eli, Keagen, Julia, Isaiah, Mallory, Zachary, Chloe, Jacob, Wyatt, Zalem, Aniston, Waylon; sisters, Drema (Steve) Holeston, Teresa (Danny) Hughes, Reba Halstead; brother, Arthur (Betty) Booth; nephews, Jeremy (Shirley) Holeston, Michael (Brandy) Holeston; and dear friend, Mimi Smith.

Service will be 1:00pm, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Bruce Copley and Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Coy Family Cemetery, Yawkey. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ronnie S. Walls

September 19th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Ronnie Steve Walls, 77, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Ronnie was a 1965 graduate of Scott High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lineman with Appalachian Power Company and a faithful member and deacon at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, where he was dearly loved by his church family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonzo and Macel Linville Walls; daughter, Traci; and brother, Ricky.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Michael; stepchildren, Scott Kirk, Jason (Sam) Kirk; sister, Brenda (Jackie) Collins; 6 grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00pm, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.