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Phyllis Jean Tury Alexander

May 15th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Phyllis Jean Tury Alexander, a resident of Charleston, West Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2011 after a short illness.  She is the daughter of the late Belva Victoria Cooper, James Tony Tury, and the stepdaughter of Marshall R. Bosher.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Ann Alexander; ex-husband, Frederick Alward Alexander as well as many other family and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2011 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 900 Washington Street East, Charleston. Visitation for family and friends at the church on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with the Eastern Star memorial service at 7:00 pm.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Carlos E. Graley

May 11th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 Carlos E Graley, 66, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. He graduated from Washington District High School and Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) with a degree in education. He worked for Belle Lines / Smith Transfer for 22 years and then retired from Kanawha County Schools after teaching at McKinley Middle School for 18 years. He motivated and inspired so many students who looked to him as a father figure and encouraged them to complete their education. He truly had a gift as an educator.

He is survived by his wife, Delores (Jean Stowers) Graley; children Greg Graley of Liberty; Carla Graley Finch (Jeff) of St Albans; and Anthony Graley (Patti) of Charleston. His six grandchildren always brightened his day; Mitchell Finch, Amanda Jo Graley, Sarah Finch, Beth Graley, Carson and Sloan Graley.

He is also survived by his mother; Maggie (Wolfe) Graley of Alum Creek and three brothers; Danny Graley (Brenda) of Copperas Cove, Tx; Wayne Graley (Dolley) of Alum Creek; and Harold “Hooks” Graley (Susie) of South Charleston. Brother-in-law Danny Stowers (Elana) of South Charleston, WV.  

He was recently honored along with his brother Hooks and David Gillispie with a special recognition ceremony and banner at George Washington High School for their basketball accomplishments at the now consolidated Washington District High School. He was All State in 1963 with 29 PPG as well as All Kanawha Valley Conference in 1962 & 1963. He also carried his love of sports as he coached youth basketball and coached / umpired baseball games in Alum Creek. He also coached various sports at McKinley Middle School, and served as Athletic Director.   

Carlos had an extreme love for golf and leaves behind many golfing buddies. He also enjoyed fishing at his camp in Pocahontas County. He always had a good joke to tell and was cherished by so many for his sense of humor. Even as his battle with cancer came to a close he stated “send my golf clubs ahead to heaven so they will be there waiting on me”. He will no doubt enjoy his time in heaven where the sun shines every day and the 19th Hole is divine. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Moreland, Nurses at Dr. Jogenpolly’s office, and Scott Casdorph, Jennifer Kirsch, Ashley Casto, and Mary Akers with HospiceCare. Our sincerest appreciation also goes out to the many family and friends who have provided endless support during this time. Special thanks to neighbors and friends Jeff Ray and Johnny Myers. 

A celebration of life will be held at 1PM, Saturday, May 14th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Rev. Thomas Roberts officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, South Charleston, WV. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carlos Graley Memorial Scholarship c/o Ms. Varney at St Albans High School (304) 722-0212 or Hospice Care (304) 768-8523.

 

Velma Ruth Hancock

May 9th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Velma Ruth Hancock, 87 of Charleston, born, December 28, 1923 went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 9, 2011.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hancock; parents, Frank and Mattie Miller; brother, Harold Eugene Miller; grandson, Douglas Walls.  She was retired from the Blossom Dairy; attended Mount Tabor Church of God and Woodland Gospel Tabernacle.

She is survived by her sons: Dorris (Violet) Walls of Alum Creek; and Hobie (Jenny) Walls of Charleston; Daughter: Sue (Kermit) Fore of Clendenin; Granddaughters: Benita Godbey and Susie Sanders; Grandsons: Lee (Lori) Walls, Greg (Billie) Walls and John Walls;  Great Granddaughters: Katelyn Godbey; Calli, Kenlie, Mariah, and Kayla Walls, and Jessica Saunders; and Great-Grandsons: Jason and Joshua Walls, and Joshua Ryan; and Sister-in-law: Gail Miller of Maitland, FL

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Bob Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

 

Virginia Lee Peters

May 6th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Lee Peters, 88, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by her children.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; daughter, Patricia; parents, Leslie and Ethel Chandler Morris; sisters, Julia Oxley and Margie Lilly; brother, James Morris; grandson, Steven Fouts and son-in-law, John Fouts.  She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

She is survived by Three daughters: Linda Radochio and husband, John of St. Albans,  Betty Edge Yoder and husband, Don of Abbeville, Alabama,  and Sharon Fouts of South Charleston; Four sons: Richard of Lewisburg, Rodney (Reba) of Vidalia, GA, Randall of Alum Creek, and Russell (Linda Gulliam) of Dunbar; 17 Grandchildren; 10 Great grandchildren; 2 Great great grandsons and 2 Step-great grandchildren.

The service will be 8:00 PM Monday, May, 9, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dave Jones officiating. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

The family expresses their sincere gratitude to the staff of Kanawha Hospice and Hubbard Hospice House for their wonderful care.

Edith Vickers Kingrey

May 6th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edith Vickers Kingrey, 90, of Alum Creek, formerly of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 6, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House.  She was born in Yawkey on March 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Ross and Flossie Vickers. Edith was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church at Yawkey, where she served as church clerk, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, V.B.S. and Christmas play director for years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dell Kingrey; sisters, Juanita Moore and Iva Jean Linville.

Surviving sons: James Michael (Sue) and Philip Dell (Dreama) all of Alum Creek; 3 Grandchildren: Scottie, Todd and Kristin Kingrey; and 2 Great Grandchildren: Jamie and Elizabeth Kingrey.

The service will be 11:00 am Monday, May 9, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the May’s Cemetery at Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Sunday, May 8th at the funeral home.  A special thank you to her caregivers: Linda Allen, Kathy Eagle, Pam Phillips, Patty Clendinin, Mary Holstein, Kathy Clendinin, Susie Clendinin and Tracy Eagle.

Flowers are welcome or you may send contributions to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312.

Blaine Wilkerson

May 6th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Blaine Wilkerson, 74, of Griffithsville passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 with his family and friends by his side.

He was a graduate of Duval High School, Morris Harvey College and received his Masters Degree from Marshall University. He served in the Air National Guard, was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge AF&AM No. 71, served as varsity football and basketball coach at Duval High School and also coached football and basketball at Guyan Valley High School. His coaching and teaching career in Lincoln County lasted more than 50 years. He had the privilege of coaching several playoff teams while at Duval, including the 1990 State Football Championship Team, and was the head coach for the South in the 1991 North-South All Star football game.

Anyone who knew Blaine saw that one of his greatest passions and enjoyments in life was coaching and mentoring the youth in Lincoln County.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; parents, Clarence “Dutch” and Iva Wilkerson and two sisters, Imogene Garrett and Joy Mack.  He is survived by son, John.  Special joy of his life is his grandson, Rayce; 3 Sisters: Louise (Bill) Smith of Griffithsville, Sue Midkiff of Griffithsville, Arah Dell (Al) Bias of Texas, and Nephews: Chris Midkiff, Greg and Dana Smith.

A service to celebrate Blaine’s life will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Dave Callison and Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Duval Middle School, Griffithsville.

Marie Van Gundy

May 5th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marie Van Gundy, 87, of McCorkle went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 5, 2011 after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Omazell Dunlap; husband, Alfred Van Gundy; daughter, Beverly; one brother and one sister.

She is survived by her son: Gary (Sharon) Dunlap; 2 Sisters: Neva (Richard) Stump and Nell Jean Allen; Brother: Donald (Betty) Dunlap; Grandson: Tim (Gail) Thaxton and Great granddaughter: Kately.

The service will be 3:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.    A special thank you goes to friend, Ruth and roommate, Clare, and to the staff at Golden Living.

Letha Marie Blankenship

May 5th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Letha Marie Blankenship, 85, of St. Albans passed away at Carolinas Medical Center in Monroe, North Carolina May 5, 2011. She had resided in St. Albans, but was staying with her son Larry in Matthews, North Carolina due to her year long illness.  Letha was born March 19, 1926. Her only two siblings Peggy Pridemore and Lucy Stewart reside in Charleston and South Charleston.   Letha was married to Carl in South Charleston September 14, 1946, was a nurse for 28 years and enjoyed working in her flower shop part time.

Surviving is Larry her son and she was preceded in death by her husband Carl and sons David and Phillip. She had six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon Wednesday May 11, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park South Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ann Hall

May 4th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ann Hall, 81, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel, her parents Stephen and Vonnie Nunn; her brothers, Kyle, Jim, Norris, Lue, Denver and Howard; and her sister, Louise.  She was a Christian and a long time member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She was retired from Stowers & Son General Merchandising.

She is survived by two sons and their wives, Denver Hall and Suzann of Yawkey, and Ken Hall and Shirley of Alum Creek; two brothers and their wives, Ralph Nunn and Carol of St. Albans, and Ernest Nunn and Hilda of Buffalo, one sister and her husband, Jenny Adkins and Jack of Kanawha City; two grandchildren, Mindy Christian and husband, Rex, and Jenna Jeffrey and husband Nich; and four great grandchildren, Melinda Lane, Ben Christian, Crystal Allen, and Logan Jeffrey.

The service will be 3:00pm Saturday, May 7th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Hazlett Cemetery, Garrettsbend.  Friends may call from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, May 7th at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome or send contributions to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Boulevard, W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.  The family expresses their sincere gratitude to the entire staff of Sunbridge of Dunbar and the Hubbard Hospice House for their compassion and wonderful care. A special thank you to her Sunbridge roommate, Ellen Rhea.

Hassel Charles Price

May 2nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hassel Charles Price, 71, of Alkol went to be with his Lord, Monday May 2, 2011 at home surrounded by family after a long illness.  He retired from Krogers at Ashton Place, was a Christian, a member of the UMWA and served in the US army.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon, children Ann (David) Blaylock of Alkol, John (Laura) Price of Logan and Charles (Linda) Price of Independence, Kentucky; siblings, Curtis (Gearldene) Price, Marie “Lit” Vickers, Ann “Sweet” (Herman) Byrd, Gene (Betty) Price, and Arleene (Ervin) Barrickman; grandchildren, Allie, Noah, Garrett and Gavin.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday May 5, at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church at Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Rev. Mike Kordusky officiating. Burial will follow in Saunders Family Cemetery at Hamlin.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at CAMC Memorial for there wonderful care and attention given to Hassel.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest donation be made to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25312-2536