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Lillian Mae Smith

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

Lillian Mae Smith, 94, of So. Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 22, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Smith.

She was a homemaker and seamstress, and a member of the Springhill Baptist Church, So. Charleston.

She is survived by her son: William Wray Smith and his wife Delores of So. Charleston;

1 Sister: Nina McKenzie of Princeton;

3 Grandchildren: Billy Wray Smith and his wife Michelle; Cheryl Elswick and her husband Clinton; and Karen Smith;

4 Great Grandchildren: Caleb, Courtney, Cara and Cami;

Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, August 25, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Mark Patton and Rev. Roger Hartwell officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston.  Family and friends will gather from 3 to 5 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 731, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Dennis A. Highlander

August 21st, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dennis A. Highlander, 71, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 21, 2008 after a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner and an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by:

Sons: Kevin A. Highlander of Charleston

Terry E. Highlander of Oak Hill

Grandsons: Zachary and Chase Highlander of Charleston

Niece: Sheila Richmond of Alderson, WV

Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Pete Thompson officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

Charles Edward Settle, Jr.

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

Charles Edward Settle, Jr., 80, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 19, 2008 after a long illness.

Charles was born August 3, 1928 to the late Charles and Genela Settle.  He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and a retiree of Union Carbide with 42 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Settle and sister, Exlee Gillenwater.

Charles is survived by his loving family

Wife: Janice “Midge”

Daughter & son-in-law: Kristi and Travis Long

Grandchildren: Michelle, Kirsten and Katie

Great Grandchildren: Hannah and Hayden

Brother: Thomas Settle

Family friend: Charles “PI” Linville and the family of Debbie & Mike Rutherford

Private graveside services will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with

Pastors Richard McCallister and Oshel Bell officiating.  Friends and family may call Thursday, August 21 from 12 to 2 PM at Sumerco Church of God.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702.  May Charles always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek in charge of arrangements.

William Fenten Kirk

August 17th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William Fenten Kirk, 78, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 17, 2008 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was retired from General Motors Corp. In Pontiac, MI.  He attended  Olcott Community Church.

He is survived by:

Wife: Martha

Son: William Kirk, Jr.

2 Step-children: Misty Thomas & Michael Hitchcock

5 Step Grandchildren:

3 Brothers: Junior, Clarence & Karel Kirk

3 Sisters: Virginia Moore, Marcella Sams and Vinnie Perdue

Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, August 22, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Jimmy Webb officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends and Family may gather Thursday from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Charles Ivan “Chuck” Parsons

August 17th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles Ivan “Chuck” Parsons, 51, of South Charleston, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth “Gay” Parsons.

He was retired from West Virginia American Water Company and he attended Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Chuck is survived by:

His loving wife, Essie

Father and step-mother, Charles E. And Toby Parsons of South Charleston

Children: Mitchell Charles O. Parsons (Deanna) and Miranda D. Lacy (Joseph) both of South Charleston; grandchildren, Isaiah “Charlie” Parsons, Jackson A. Lacy and Kenley Lacy-Woodson

Brothers and sisters: Kimbra Clinton of Bancroft, Chester “Chet” Parsons of South Charleston, Tamra Parsons and Tonya Barker both of Fairplain

Grandfather: Chester O. Parsons of Given

several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Randall “Butch” Brogan and David Mitchell officiating.  Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mary E. Gentry

August 16th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary E. Gentry, 81, of South Charleston, died August 16, 2008 at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane, West Virginia.

She was a retired Certified Public Accountant, a member of Christ Church of the United Methodist, Charleston; the Benson Sunday School Class of  the  United Methodist Women and for many years she was co-ordinator of the Christ Church prayer chain.

She is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Geddis of Whitesboro, Texas, Dorothy Kyle of The Colony, Texas and Elsie Copley, Huntington.

There will be no services.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to Christ Church United Methodist or Marshall University Varsity Foundation.

Curry Funeral Home,  Alum Creek was in charge of arrangements.

 

Grethel S. Fink

August 16th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Grethel S. Fink, 101, of Charleston passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Valley Center, South Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Fink and daughter, Joan Fink and great granddaughter, Caroline Fink. .

She is survived by:

Son: Robert L. Fink & wife, Sue, of Clermont, FL

Brother: Clarke Dodson of Charleston,

Three Grandchildren: Terry  Fink of Charleston

Kimberley Perry & husband, Douglas Perry of Montverde, FL

Renee Lehman of St. Cloud, FL

Five great grandchildren: Brandon Fink & wife, Krista of Hurricane, WV

Andrew Fink of Fort Bragg, NC

Matthew Perry & wife, Vallery of Orlando, FL

Benjamin Perry of Tampa, FL

 

 

Great-Great Grandson: Dylan Fink of Hurricane, WV

Service will be 11:00 AM Monday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with  Pastor Chuck Goddard officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Family and  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shirley McCallister Steele

August 15th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Shirley McCallister Steele, born June 2, 1944, of St. Albans, WV entered peacefully into the presence of our Lord on Friday, August 15, 2008.

She is survived by her daughters:

Audrey Vola of Wilmington, OH

Janet Tenney of Ripley, WV

Charlotte McCallister of Cottageville, WV

Frances Winfree of Campbells Creek, WV

Sons-in-law:

Michael Winfree of Campbells Creek, WV

Dwight Garnes of Cottageville, WV

Michael Thomas of Wilmington, OH

9 Grandchildren:

James McCallister of Cross Lanes, WV

Cassie Boggs of Hamlin, WV

Renee Bradford, Jennifer Zamlich & Jessica Wheeler all of  Ripley, WV

Brian McCallister of Cottageville, WV

Victor Winfree, Air Force, San Antonio, TX

Dustin Myers of Ripley, WV

Ashley Winfree of Campbells Creek, WV

7 Great Grandchildren

She will be joined with and embraced by son, Eddie Lee Myers and husband, Jack Steele.

She will be greatly missed.

Family services will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Winfree’s home in Campbells Creek, WV.

A private service will be held in Pocahontas county at a later date.

Doris Jean (Pauley) Nicholas

August 14th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Doris Jean (Pauley) Nicholas, 71 of Fort McCoy, Florida, formerly of Sod, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 14, 2008 after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and a Christian who loved serving her Lord. Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Hassell M. Pauley, her parents and 6 brothers.

She is survived by:

Husband: Gene Nicholas

Son: Gene Pauley & wife, Robin

Daughter: Sue Graley and husband,  Dwight

6 step children: Gene ll, Ronald, Danny, Teresa, Naomi & Mark.

6 grand children: Chad, Christy & Natalie Pauley, D. W. Graley & (Tonya), Joey Graley & (Michelle), Stevie Graley & (Amanda)

9 great grandchildren

6 brothers

Special kittycat “Tykie” and a host of other family & friends.

Services will be 3:00 PM on Monday, August 18, 2008 at the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Russell Wright and Chad Pauley officiating.  Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle.  Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Zulema D. Jaynes

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

Zulema D. Jaynes 89, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Health Central Park, Winter Garden, Flordia after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Ralph Jaynes.

She is survived by:

Daughters: Linda Jacobs and husband Leonard

Brenda Dunlap and husband Glenn

Sisters: Myrtle Alford, Georgia Dragoo and Dora Jeffery

Brother: Oscar Dragoo

Three grandsons: Adam Dunlap, Mark and Michael Jacobs,

Six great grandchildren: Kelly and Brian Jacobs, Jodie, Jordan, Joey and Josh.

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 16, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Harlan Roberts and Richard Ruby officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Friends may gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.