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Artena McCallister Matthews

November 22nd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Artena McCallister Matthews, 87, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 22, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late, Thomas & Alice McCallister, born May 4, 1921 at Tango, WV, the youngest of 10 children.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John A. Matthews, nine brothers & sisters: Arnold, Dewey, Vaden, Bennie, Georgia, Nellie, Lawrence, Garner & Dessie; grandson, Bill Huffman and nephew Leo McCallister.

Artena became a Christian on January 8, 1936 and was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church  over 63 years where she directed Vacation Bible School for many years.   She loved church work and teaching Sunday School.  She served as president of the P.T.A, and also the Coal River Baptist Association for 4 years, was a  member of the Home Makers Club.  During WWII while John was in the service, she worked in the defense plant at the South Charleston Naval Ordinance Center.

She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Sue (Pete) Huffman of Sod;

Son: John D. (Nancy) Matthews of Alum Creek;

3 Grandchildren: Tina Marie Humphries

Jonathan Lee & wife, Anna Matthews

Michelle Lee Matthews

2 Great Grandchildren: Elijah Huffman, Hayley Humphries & Jonathan Matthews

2 Great Great Grandchildren: Makala & Josey Huffman

Funeral Service will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod,  with Pastor Mike Kordusky, and her nephews, Pastors’ Richard and Larry McCallister officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the church and also 1 hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.

Services in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.

Virginia E. Pauley

November 19th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia E. Pauley, 72,  of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center Charleston after a long illness.

She was a retired bookkeeper for several business in Charleston and a member of Bethany Baptist Charleston.

She is survived by her Brother Howard and wife Jane Pauley of Roanoke, Virginia;

4 Nieces and Nephews

4 Grand Nieces and Nephews

Special friend for over 50 years Opal Weekly of Vienna, Virginia

A funeral service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 22, at Bethany Baptist Church 1512 Greenbrier Street, Charleston with Pastor Rodney Smith officiating. A private burial will follow at the Pauley Cemetery at Garretts Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Bethany Baptist Church 1512 Greenbrier Street Charleston, West Virginia.

Carter Taylor

November 18th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carter Taylor 85, of McCorkle, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at home after a short illness.

He was a retired iron worker a member of Ironworkers Local 301 Charleston and a Navy Veteran of WWII.

He was survived by his brother, Kenneth Taylor of St. Albans; special niece  Susan Wright and many other nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Bo Dunlap for all his help over the years.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 21, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will be at Mount Tabor Cemetery St. Albans. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shirley Lee Miller Dunlap

November 13th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Shirley Lee Miller Dunlap , 70, of Sumerco, passsed peacefully and went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 13, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was born September 22, 1938, in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Oather and Vergie Miller.

She retired from Bob Evan’s and formerly owned Shirley’s Tavern at Alum Creek.

Shirley was preceded in death by her son James (Jimmy) Dunlap;  brothers Elzie and Donald Miller and sister Dottie Miller.

She is survived by her, Daughter Gloria Brown (Preston), grand-daughters Lee Ann Brown, Denease Callahan all of Sod, Jana Jo Dunlap of Charleston; sisters Vennie Holstein, and Lila Miller both of  Alum Creek, Phyllis Dunlap of Charleston, and Wanda Quinn of Missouri; brothers, Bill and Larry Miller both of Sod.

Thank you very much to a very special nephew Ronnie Thompson and wife Gail. Ahost of other nieces and nephews and family and friends.

3 great-grand kids, Niki Jamie and Krystal.

Thanks to Hospice for the wonderful help through our family’s difficult time, Sherry and Sally.

There will be a private burial in the Dunlap Family Cemetery at Sumerco.  Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Ina J. McClure

November 12th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ina J. McClure, 98, of Alkol, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday November 12, 2008 at Parma Care Center, Parma, Ohio.

She was a homemaker a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a life long resident of Lincoln County.

Ina is survived by one son, Ted McClure of Cleveland, Ohio; 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 17, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Friends may gather from 3 to 5 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Robert Lee “Bob” Hudson

November 11th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert Lee “Bob” Hudson, 86, of St. Albans, formerly of Atlas Road, South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

Bob was born on February 9, 1922 at Middle Fork of Davis Creek to Lon and Ada Ellis Hudson.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Clark Wesley Hudson and Sam Hudson; sisters, Jane McKinney and Elsie Moore; grandson, Dennis Hudson and great grandson, Logan Moore.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany, was member of the 100th Infantry, 399th Regiment and was awarded the European-African Middle Eastern Medal, Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal, Honorable Service Lapel, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the Bronze Star.  Having never received these medals following the war, Bob was presented with his medals in 2007 at the Hudson Family Reunion by Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito.  For over 45 years, Bob and his wife, Melvia, lived at Atlas Road in South Charleston, where they raised a family of eight children, before moving to St. Albans.  Bob retired from Kanawha Manufacturing Company in Charleston after 45 years of service.  Upon retirement, Bob and Melvia spent many weeks at a time throughout the year at their camp in Dunmore, Pocahontas County, until missing their grandchildren and great grandchildren would get the best of them and they would have to make a trip home.  Bob attended Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene for many years.

Bob is suvived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Melvia Williams Hudson; children, Bob and Sue Hudson of Davis Creek, Jim and Charla Hudson of South Charleston, Gary and Vicky Hudson of Alum Creek, Carol and Greg Abbott of Alum Creek, Chuck and Joyce Hudson of South Charleston, Linda and Jerry Taylor of St. Albans, Mark and Robin Hudson of St. Albans, and Kevin Hudson and his fiancé, Shayna Tomchin of Kenna; brother, Edgar Hudson of Strange Creek, Braxton County; sister, Mildred Hill of Huntington; 22 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by many.

Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.  Entombment will be held with military rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW post #4768 will be  held at the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Friends will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Betty Gail Fletcher

November 6th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Betty Gail Fletcher, 49, of Brounland, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at CAMC Memorial Division Charleston after a long illness.

She was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church and a former employee of CAMC General Division.

She is survived by her; Parents, Ray and Joanna Fletcher of Brounland, 5 sisters; Donna (Joe) Lude of So. Charleston, Ellen McCallister and Leasa Fletcher both of Alum Creek, Patricia (Jerry) Holstein and Melody (Dale) McCormick all of Brounland; 4 brothers, Charles (Sandy) Fletcher, twin brother Eddie Fletcher, Gary Fletcher and Kenneth Fletcher all of Brounland.

And many nieces and nephews that were very close to Betty.

Funeral service will be 7:00 PM Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Committal service  will be 2:00 PM Monday at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Friends will gather  will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Denver P. Dent

November 6th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Denver P. Dent, 84 of So Charleston died Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 at home after a sudden illness.

He retired from Union Carbide at So. Charleston after 42 years of service, and was an active member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek and was an Army Air Force Veteran of WWII.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Marion and Margaret Loftis Dent and five brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hazel McCoy Dent

Son: Darrin Dent of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Daughter: Janita (Bill) Adams of Weddington, North Carolina

3 Grand-daughters: Cassie, Gracie and Lexi Adams.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 9, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Danny Huffman officiating. Burial with Military Graveside rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Clarence R. Farmer

November 5th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clarence R. Farmer, 95, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from the City of Charleston, Treatment Plant Department.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Farmer

Son: James Farmer of Charleston

3 Daughters: Mary Rhodes of Ohio, Pat Casto of Cross Lanes and Helen Ann McLamore of St. Albans

step-daughter: Susan Sowards of Florida

Sister: Demi Arthur

many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating.  Burial will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Marion Paul Barker

November 4th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marion Paul Barker, 61, of Sod, the son of the late Millard Barker and Freda Lively, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a long time employee of White Dodge, South Charleston, and a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marie; children, Matthew Barker of Sod, Paula and (Mike) Tudor of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Steven and Kristen Huffman and Miranda Tudor all of Alum Creek.

As per his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will not be a visitation or a memorial service.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangement.