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Delcie Graley Snodgrass

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

Delcie Graley Snodgrass, 87, of South Charleston, formerly of St. Albans and Alum Creek, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was preceded indeath by her parents, Ezra and Sadie Graley; brothers, Earl, Everette, and Emory Graley and sister, Grace Rabel.

She was a retired minister of the Church of God and was a 10 year employee of G.C. Murphy in South Charleston.

She is survived by her husband of over 70  years, Joe; son, Lyle Snodgrass and wife Gardenia; grandson, Bucky Snodgrass; granddaughter, Deena Pauley and her husband, Robert; great granddaugther, Deanna Parsons and her husband, Mitchell; great great grandson, Isaiah Parsons, all of South Charleston; special daughter, Tara  Appler and her husband John  of Baltimore, Maryland; brothers, Ezra Graley, Jr. and Bill Graley both of St. Albans; sisters, Jenny Brown of St. Albans and Phyllis Kinzer of Tampa, Florida.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Jack Lawrence, Ezra Graley, Jr. and Arley Cravens.  Entombment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Friends will gather on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Delcie’s family wants to give a special thank you to all the staff at Valley Center in South Charleston for their excellent care of mom.

Myrtle Mae Hudson Moore

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

Myrtle Mae Hudson Moore, 90 of Charleston, born Sept. 27, 1917 died Monday August 4, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was  preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Benjamin F. Moore. She was a homemaker and a dedicated mother.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her four children, Carol Huffman(Walter),Bob Moore, Edward Moore (Donna), Linda Giles(Freddy), and a sister Edith Stover all of Charleston.

She also leaves seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was the oldest member of the Ivydale Baptist Church, a faithful attendee and a devoted

Christian.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 7, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Last Supper Mausoleum  with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating.  Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service at the cemetery.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Pittman

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

Robert “Bob” Pittman, 73, of Olcott, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a sudden illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mabel Pittman; sister, Porty Roberts and her husband, David; and brother, Denver Pittman.

He is survived by his nieces who cared for him, Cheryl Snodgrass, Patricia Gottberg, Mary Sharp and Evelyn Waldron; special great niece and nephew, Heather Fletcher and Dave Means and several other nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Olcott Church of God at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, with Pastor Michael Graley officiating.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Douglas E. Sharp

August 2nd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Douglas E. Sharp, 51, of Brounland Road, Alum Creek went home to the Lord Saturday, August 2, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul E. and Cornelia Sharp and baby brother Paul Dean Sharp.

He had been attending the Freewill Baptist Church of Ravenswood, West Virginia. He never met a stranger. He loved people and was always willing to help anyone in need. He loved traveling, fishing and eating out, most of all he loved the Lord.

He was known and loved by all.

Doug is survived by his Fiancé, Bobby Lucas; Sister, Ramona Gibson and her husband Bill; two nephews, Wesley and Billie Gibson; three great nieces Meghan, Madison and Katie.

Several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, August 7, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Rick Harless officiating. Burial will be at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Visitation will be 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Anna Louise Byrd

July 28th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna Louise Byrd 81 of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in So Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Byrd, her parents, Orvil & Vallie Breedlove Roberts.

She is survived by sons: Orvil Lee Byrd of Sumerco, Ray Byrd of St Albans,

Step mother: Lucy Roberts of Alkol

Brothers: Buster Roberts of Sumerco, Harry Roberts of Sod, Harley, Robert and Arthur Roberts all of Alkol

Sisters: Mabel Waits of Shelbyville, KY   Maggie Abbott & Julia Roberts of Alkol

Lula Bell Hayes, Rose Johnston and Rebecca Cook all of St Albans.

3 grandchildren: Sarah, Eric & Nicole Byrd of St. Albans

Services will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister  officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Fred D. Shamblin, Sr.

July 26th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Fred D. Shamblin, Sr., 75, of Scott Depot formerly of Davis Creek died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lou Shamblin.

He was a retired truck driver with Chemical Leaman Tanklines; an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Teamster Union Local #175.

He is survived by :

2 Sons: Frederick, Jr., of Scott Depot

Curtis L. Of West Palm Beach, FL

2 Daughters: Pam Scragg &   Debra Perry both of South Charleston

7 Grandchildren

7 great grandchildren

Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Larry Halley officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends may gather Monday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.

Dorothy E. Price

July 24th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dorothy E. Price, 80 of Woodville, went to her heavenly home Thursday, July 24, 2008, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert T. and Arzona M. McClure Price; sisters , Alice Faye Tyler and Irene Pauley; brothers Denzil and Herbert “Fat” Price.

She was a bookkeeper for Ellis Department Store and A.W. Cox Department Store in Madison.  She taught in a one-room school during WWII on an emergency teaching certificate, and also worked in the glass plant in Charleston during WWII.  She was a graduate of Duval High School, Giffithsville and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodville.

She is survived by her daughter, LaDonna Joan Mason and husband, Charles Edward; son, Michael Dean Price and wife, Suzie; grandchildren, Kaytlin Eileene PRice and Sean Michael Price; brothers and sisters, Curtis (Geraldene) PRice, Marie “Lit” Vickers, Ann “Sweet” (Herman) Byrd, HAssel (Sharon) Price, Gene (Betty) Price, and Arleene (Ervin) Barrickman; family friend, Tom L. Asbury and over 21 nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was devoted to her family, her children, parents, brothers and sisters. She enjoyed painting, sewing, fishing, and exploring her beloved mountains, valleys, streams, and rivers.

The family sents a special “thank you” to the nurses, CNAs, and housekeepers at Thomas Memorial Hospital 2-Front and ICU. Also to Sandy in Dietary, Dr. Timothy Harper, Dr. S. Kalou, and Hospice Care for their wonderful care.  Kindness is remembered long after the deed is done.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with PAstor Arthur Hensley officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends will gather from 4 to 6 OM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Judy Gay Matthews Ernest

July 9th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judy Gay Matthews Ernest, 59, passed away in Springfield, MO, Tuesday,  July 9, 2008.

She was born in Ferguson, West Virginia on December 22, 1948.

Mrs. Ernest was a longtime resident of Huntington and Alum Creek and an 18 year resident of Springfield, MO.

She was employed at Lowe’s for 17 years where she dearly loved her job, her co-workers and her Customers. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield. Her Sunday School Class had much an impact on her life and she cherished all of the ladies in her class.

She was a wonderful mother who was dearly loved by her children. She was also dearly loved by her sisters.

Mrs. Ernest was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Walter Matthews and Dollie Nelson Matthews.

Survivors include her daughter; Kristi Ernest Pritt of Charleston, two sons; Matthew Wayne Ernest of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Marc Liston Ernest with the U.S. Navy in Japan.  Three grandchildren: Rina Marie Ernest, Kent Bryson Ernest and Kai Clark Ernest.

Two sisters: Sue Ann Simmons of Springfield, MO and her fraternal twin; Janet Clark of Flatwoods, Kentucky.

Visitation and services were held at Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri on July 12, 2008.

Private graveside services and burial with family and friends will be 4:00 PM Thursday July 17, at Forks of Coal Cemetery at Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Visitation for family and friends will held one hour prior to service at the Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Second Baptist Church, attn: Pat Breckenridge Sunday School Class, for Mission Work, 3111 Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65804.

Evelyn Wilma Gillispie

July 8th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Evelyn Wilma Gillispie, 63, of Emmons went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 8, 2008  after a short illness.

She was a member of Emmons Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles

Son: Charles Eddie Gillispie of Emmons

Daughter: Penny Gillispie of Ashford

3 Grandchildren: Amber, Trevor & Marissa

2 Sisters: Connie Fowler

Immogene Perdue

Brother: Conrad Smith

Service will be 6:00 pm Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Emmons Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Robert McCallister officiating.  Burial will be in Charles Gillispie Family Cemetery, Emmons.  Friends may gather 1 hour prior at the church on Thursday.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek in charge of arrangements.

Herbert H. (Fats) Price

July 3rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Herbert H. (Fats) Price, 78,  of Woodville, WV died Thursday, July 3, 2008  at home.

He was the son of the late Herbert T. & Arizona (McClure) Price; a member of the UMWA and a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Eythel Price

4 Daughters:

Julie (Price) Matheny

Donna Pauley

Karen Roberts

& Angela McNeely

2 Sons: Alvin & Ray Pauley

4 Sisters:

Marie Vickers

Arleen Backerman

Pearl Ann Bird

Dorthy Price

3 Brothers: Curtis, Hassel & Albert Gene Price

Several grandchildren, great grandchildren & great, great grandchildren

Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Spence Woodrum officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Friends may gather Monday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.