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Ralph Edward Jones

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

RalphEdward Jones, 53 of Garretts Bend, passed away Monday April 11, 2011 after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his dad Hugh O. Jones.   He was a 1976 graduate of Duval High School and a former employee of Trojan Steel.

He is survived by his wife Sherry, mother Louise Jones, son Jeremy Jones & companion, Betty Montcastle; daughter Jessica Jones and companion, Bobby Owen; the best PopPop ever to his granddaughter Miranda Owen, siblings Olin Jones, Keith (Rita) Jones, Sheila (Jarrett) Jamison and Kenneth Alan Jones.

Funeral service will be 6:00 PM Thursday April 14, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Benny Bess officiating. Burial will follow at Torman Cemetery Trace Fork Road Lincoln County at Garretts Bend.  Family and friends will gather from 4 to 6 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Helena Elizabeth Watts Matthews

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

 Helena Elizabeth Watts Matthews, 92, of Sumerco passed away from this life on Saturday April 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Essie Ross Hill Watts.  She was married for 71 years to the late William Harold Matthews. She had been Christian for 80 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Griffithsville, WV. She was a wife, mother and homemaker.

She is survived by two sisters, Edna C. Burns of Sumerco, Alberta McKinney of Sumerco and also by her sister-in-law, Emma Mace Brokaw of Barboursville.  She has three children: Joan Matthews Gerber of Sumerco, Robert S. “Bob” Matthews (Nancy) of Sod, and Kim Matthews (Brenda) of Sumerco;  four grandchildren: Tracy Matthews (Laura) of Sod, Sarah Matthews Dunlap (Chris) of Alum Creek Chastidy Matthews Graham (Billy) of Hamlin and K.K. Matthews (Marsha) of Yawkey; and 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a great number of friends and church family.

Out family would like to express our gratitude to the nurses of Hospice for their home care during her final months. Also, we are grateful to Lillie Rakes, Shirley Selby and Donna Bryant for their help in her care.  It has been an honor to be her children and we lovingly surrender her to the arms of our Heavenly Father until we meet again.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Ministers Charlie McKinney and Don Burns officating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, we ask that contributions be made to the HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

 

Katherine Dunlap Bias

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

Katherine Dunlap Bias, 83, of Nellis went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 9, 2011.  She is survived by four sons and one daughter: Mike and Shirley Bias of Chatsworth, GA; David and Patty Bias of Liberty, John and Eula Bias of Ridgeview, Timothy and Ruth Bias of Teays Valley and Dixie and Ronald Barrick of Ridgeview; Two brothers: Kenneth Dunlap and Zack Pauley both of Nellis, WV; Two sisters: Virginia Kinder of Nellis and Mary Akers of Hewett and Several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 12 Noon Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Roger Kratz officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Betty Jane Knightstep

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Jane Knightstep, 84, of Dunbar died Thursday, March 31, 2011, after a long illness. She was born November 12, 1926 in Sandyville, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Kristopher Kenneth Samples, parents and siblings.  She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Robert, daughters: Donna (Ken) Samples and Robbie (Matt) Coleman. 

Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  There will be a private graveside service on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Samples Family Cemetery, South Charleston, WV, where she will be laid to rest near her beloved grandson.

Zulema Marie McClure

March 30th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Zulema Marie McClure, 83 of Sumerco was taken to heaven with angels by her side on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after a long illness.  She was born January 12, 1928 in Lincoln County, she was a long time resident of Sumerco, WV. She was employed by Fas Chek for 25 years. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Emery Dunlap; sisters, Eleanor Dunlap and Sandra McCallister, and brother Kenneth Dunlap.   Zulema cherished her family and friends and leaves behind her husband, Clifford; Daughter: Vickie (Charles) Runyan of Sod; Grandchildren: Chris Runyan of North Manchester, IN; Lori (Brian) Woodrum of Sod;Great grandchildren: Elizabeth and Charlie Woodrum of Sod; Siblings: Marcel (Norma) Dunlap of Alum Creek; Ardith Dunlap of Sumerco; Sherry (Rudy) Thomas of Sumerco and Bonnie Roberts of Griffithsville.  She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends who loved her dearly.

Zulema was a faithful, loving and devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was always there with a smile on her face to lend a helping hand. She will truly be missed by many.

A service to celebrate Zulema’s life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Clarence Hutton and Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will be at Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

Debbie Lynn Cawthon Hanson

March 30th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Debbie Lynn Cawthon Hanson, 62, of South Charleston went to be with her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday March 30, 2011 at home.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ova Kidd Cawthon; and formerly worked for Elizabeth Arden at Kaufmann’s Department Store.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Dick Hanson; Daughter and son-in-law: Angie and Tom Diehl of Rome, GA; 3 granddaughters: Taylor, Natalee and Zoe Diehl; Mother-in-law: Billie Wright of St. Albans; uncle and aunt: Kenny and Pat Kidd of Spring Hill.

A memorial service will be 12:00 noon Saturday April 2, 2011 at Spring Hill Baptist Church, 4707 Ohio St., South Charleston with Pastor Mark Patton officiating.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

 

Boyd Justice

March 29th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Boyd Justice, 70, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Tuesday March 29, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.  He was retired from General Electric and was a Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert & Macel Justice; brother, Ernie Ray Justice and granddaughter, Savannah Lovejoy.   He is survived by his wife: Sally Justice; Children: Curtis (Gail) Justice of Alum Creek, Kevin (Deborah) Justice of Sissonville, Diana Lovejoy of Sumerco, Greg (Erica) Justice of Sumerco; Brothers: Londis Justice, Kessell Justice and Okey Justice; Sisters: Mabel Loftis, Artina Pauley, Vada Pauley & Margie McCallister; Grandchildren: Randy (Tiffany) Justice, Kenneth Abbott, Dakota Lovejoy, Auston Hughes, Amanda (Doug) Pauley and Curtis (Nikki) Banks and Great-grandchildren: Easton Justice, Alexis Pauley, Andrew & Alexander Banks.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Friday, April 1, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Bill Toler officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory

Harry “Ike” Mallory

March 19th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harry “Ike” Mallory 50, of Nitro passed away Saturday March 19, 2011 at home.  He was a 1978 Graduate of Duval High School.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Essie Mallory, sister, Linda Sue Walls and brothers, Steve & Clifford Mallory.

He is survived by Daughter: Misty (Robert) Burns of OH; Son: Jason (Amy) Mallory of Nitro; 3 grandchildren: Jenna ,Dylan and Chris; 4 sisters: Brenda Bowen, Jenny Collins, Edna Arias and Kathy (Steve) Stone and several nieces & nephews, other family and many friends.

Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating Burial will follow at Miller – Mallory Family Cemetery, Alkol.  Family and friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Denny Ray Beach

March 18th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Denny Ray Beach, 64, of Milton formerly of Sumerco passed away Friday March 18, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.  He was a Vietnam veteran . 

He is survived by:  Daughter: Chris Marsh,  Wooster, OH;   Sons: Brian Keith Beach, North Ridgeview, OH; Shawn Stephen Beach ,Cleveland, OH; Sister: Dorothy Whanger – Milton, WV; 7 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson. 

Graveside services with military rites will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the WV National Cemetery, Grafton, WV, with Chaplain Randy Jennings officiating.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Robert Daman Redmond

March 16th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Robert Daman Redmond, 33 of Charleston passed away quietly in his sleep Wednesday, March 16, 2011.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Lupson.

He was survived by his parents; Ray and Jean Ann Lupson Swach of Charleston; Daughter: Addison Storm Redmond of Poca; Brother: Jonathan Lupson of Charleston; Fiancee: Andrea Newman; Grandfather: Arthur Lupson of Charleston; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek at a later date.