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Delano Erman Burton

February 9th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Delano Erman Burton, 75, of Sod passed away from primary liver cancer, Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

Delano was born on January 15, 1935 and attended Duval High School. He worked at Union Carbide for 10 years before buying and operating Burton’s Exxon in Alum Creek. He later built another Exxon station and a convenience mart called the “B Mart” in Alum Creek which he operated until he retired in 1987.

He was a former member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sod, where he and his father helped to construct the church, and served as Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School teacher. In more recent years, he attended church services at Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.

He will be remembered for so many wonderful qualities including his endless generosity in raising a large garden and happily giving most of it away to friends and neighbors; for his kindness towards animals; for lovingly tending to his bees; for his laughter, big smile and funny sense of humor; for his rare combination of strength and tenderheartedness; and for the devotion and love with which he showered his family and friends.

Delano was preceded in death by his mother Shellie Linville Burton Hill; his father William Erman Burton; and two sisters Betty Jo Dunlap and Pauline Hinton.

Delano is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sally Kingrey Burton; two daughters — Dr. Lisa Burton and her husband Whitney Westphal of Alum Creek; Lura Burton of Los Angeles, California and special family friend Shelly Bunge of Los Angeles; one grandchild Jade Sites and one step-grandchild Anna Westphal.

The Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM., Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Minister Kenneth Mitchell officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 PM. until the time of service. Burial will be immediately thereafter at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Sumerco.

The family would like to extend their deep gratitude and appreciation to all of their friends for their prayers, visits, phone calls, cards, and food which were such a gift during this difficult time. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and caregivers associated with the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston for their compassionate care and comfort in these last days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Independent Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 65, Alum Creek, West Virginia 25003.

Alice “June” Byrd Taylor

February 4th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alice “June” Byrd Taylor, 73, of St. Albans peacefully went to sleep Thursday, February 4, 2010 at home after a long illness.

June loved all and was loved by all. She was a member of the Daughters of America a lifelong resident of the Alum Creek area where she worked at several businesses most of her life.

She is survived by her devoted loving companion of 25 years Frank Cash, daughters Ruth Ann Taylor of Georgetown, Florida and Lisa Gail Pauley (Craig) of St. Albans, son Danny James Taylor of St. Albans, twin brother Gene Byrd of So. Charleston, brothers Paul Ray Byrd of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Gary Byrd of Nitro, sister Dreama Sloan of St. Albans. Grandchildren Jason Stillwaggon, Sarah Bailey, Carrie and Catrina Pauley. 9 great grandchildren.

A brief service will be 4:00 PM Sunday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Rev. Byron Hissom officiating.  A private committal service will be held at the Akers Family Cemetery in So. Charleston at a later date. Family and friends will gather from 2 to 4 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Dwayne Berry for his comforting and dedicated support.

Richard C. Bainbridge

February 3rd, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Richard C. Bainbridge, 55, of Charleston, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness.

He was born July 7, 1954 in Montgomery, WV.  He was a radio personality and attended Asbury United Methodist Church, Charleston.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Robert & Helen Bainbridge

He is survived by:

Brothers: Elden Bainbridge

Bill Bainbridge

Sister: Pamela Bainbridge

Several Nieces and Nephews

Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Charleston Arbors, 100 Washington St, Charleston, with Pastor Joseph Jarrett officiating.

In lieu of flowers send donations to the Asbury United Methodist Church, 501 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV 25311.

Curry Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Dempsey J. Barker

February 2nd, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dempsey J. Barker, 82 of Ashford went home to be with the Lord Tuesday March 2, 2010 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was a member of Emmons Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Mae, brother, Buck Barker, sisters, Minnie Hunter and Girlie Barker, and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 6 at Emmons Free Will Baptist Church with Pastors Robert McCallister and F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will follow at the Barker Cemetery at Ashford. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Emmons Free Will Baptist Church.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Mark E. King

February 1st, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mark E. King, 48, of Charleston died Monday February 1, 2010 at Golden Living-Riverside St. Albans after a long illness.

He is survived by:

Mother: Arlene King

Brother: David King

6 Sisters: Bertha Meadows

Phyllis Netzer

Deborah King

Karen Pence

Ruth Ann Fowler

Tammy Cogar

Several nieces and nephews

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Thursday February 4 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road,  Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to you favorite charity.

Emma Lee Childress

January 27th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emma Lee Childress, 84, of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 27, 2010, after a long illness.

Emma Lee Was born in Ranger, WV on November 1, 1925 to the late Isaac and Ellen Baker.

She graduated from Guyan Valley High School and worked at Kay Jewelers and then moved on to Head Secretary at Rish Equipment. Afterwards she owned and operated Childress Grocery in Teays Valley. Her love for music inspired her and her sister to play music and sing on WOKY in Oak Hill and on the radio on WRDS in St. Albans, they were known as The Baker Sisters.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years James “Darius” Childress, grandson Derick Childress, 1 sister, and 3 brothers.

Left to cherish her memories are her son’s and their wife’s, Neil and Donna Childress,  Roger L. and Sharon K. Childress, sister Jean Burgess, 2 grand-daughters, 3 grandsons, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great grand-daughters.

Services will be 11:00 AM  Monday, February 1, 2010 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A gathering of family and  friends will be  from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, at the funeral home.

Eleanor M. Buffington

January 24th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Eleanor M. Buffington, Age 87, Charleston, WV, died on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.  She was a clinical administrator with the Kanawha County Dental Health Council for 23 years. She also worked in the Better Sportsware Department at Stone & Thomas and Diamond Department Stores. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Charleston and the SouthRidge-Pacesetters Lions Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Buffington and son, John G. Buffington.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol Buffington and William J. Artrip III, Charleston; Grandchildren: John G. Buffington, Jr., & Mark B. Buffington both of Jacksonville, FL; William J. (B.J.) Artrip IV – Attending Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Daughter-in-Law: Linda Kaye (Katie) Buffington, Jacksonville, FL.

Services will be at 11:00am Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the St. Marks United Methodist Church, 900 Washington St., East, Charleston, WV with the Rev’d Monty Brown and Rev’d Janet Harman officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Friends will gather from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25312 or WV Lions Sight Foundation, P.O.Box 162, Lesage, WV 25537-0162.  Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Eloise Stowers Pauley

January 23rd, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Eloise Stowers Pauley, 78, of Sumerco died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at home after a long illness.  She loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing & growing flowers in her greenhouse.  Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; parents, Neval & Icie Stowers and sister, Imogene. 

She is survived by: 2 Sons: Jim of Franklin; Terry of Sumerco; 4 Sisters: Ann, Shella, Maxine & Barbara; 3 Brothers: Neval Junior, Bill & Jerry; Special nieces: Michelle Sizemore and Rhonda Weaver; 5 Grandchildren: Jeremy, Tracey, Jason, Michael & Joshua; and 4 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV. Family and Friends will gather Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

Hezekiah Shifflett, Jr.

January 22nd, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hezekiah Shifflett Jr., 83, born on May 13, 1926 went home to the Lord Friday, January 22, 2010 at home after a long illness. He was born in Kellys Creek, WV.  Hezekiah was a longtime resident of Buckeye Fork Road in Sumerco, WV. He was a member of the Army and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired coal miner with 43 years service and was a member of the UMWA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nona; son, Mark; and his grand-daughter, Julie; father, Hezekiah Shifflett; mother, Della; brother, Paul and sister, Judith.  Hezekiah was a lover of bluegrass music, playing his mandolin with his many friends and acquaintances. He was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

He is survived by:  Daughters: Debbie Wyant of Wheeling and Nancy Lewis of Charleston; Son: Rick of Sumerco;five grandchildren: Jason McCallister, Jennifer Korngiver, Alicia Carr, Karsha Shifflett and William Shifflett; six great- grandchildren; sisters: Glenna Peden of Nashville, TN and Verna Snodgrass-Lucas of Bell, WV; numerous nieces and nephews. 

A private funeral service will be held Monday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Minister Justin Imel officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 4-6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.  A special thank you to Dr. Ed Grey, Dr. John Lewis and Hospice for their exceptional care and concern.

Wanda I. Price

January 16th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wanda I. Price, 86 of Alum Creek went home to the Lord Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Valley Center after a long illness.   She was a member of the Church of God. 

She is survived by her children, Harris and Darrell Moran, Albert and Tim Treen and Jane Hill; 10 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren and several half sisters and brothers.

Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.