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Billy H. Midkiff

July 8th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Billy H. Midkiff, 75 of Alum Creek passed away Sunday July 8, 2007 at home after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his son Mark, father Arnold and grandchildren Matthew and Cristy Miles.  He was a life long resident of Alum Creek, a graduate of Duval High School Class of 1949 and was retired from Union Carbide Tech Center.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys; Daughter: Sandy (Skip) Miles of Griffithsville; Grandsons: Bart (Andrea) Midkiff of Sumerco; Brent (Amy) Miles of Griffithsville and 3 Great Grandchildren: Ryan and Jaiden Miles, and Madisyn Midkiff; Daughter-in-law; Kathy Midkiff of Alum Creek; Mother: Esther Midkiff of Alum Creek; 3 Sisters: Patsy (Robert) Lowery, Helen (Bill) Lewis all of Alum Creek, Mary Ann (Pete) Maurer of South Carolina; 2 Brothers: Jim (Ruth) Midkiff of Alum Creek, Jerry (Donna) Midkiff of Hamlin; and Several Nieces and Nephews;

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 11, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Forks of Coal Cemetery Alum Creek. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Raymond Hudson

July 8th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Raymond Hudson, 88, of South Charleston, has been given his abundant reward for his many years of obedience and service by going home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 8, 2007.  He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and sisters, his daughter, Regina Gomer and her two infant children.  He was a member and faithful attendee of Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene for 49 years. Many people’s lives have been touched because of his calling from God to visit the sick, the elderly and the dying from his church and the community.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Mary Lou Hudson; daughters, Neva Horne and husband Cecil of South Charleston and Myrna Gatrost and husband Gary of North Carolina; sisters, Barbara Parsons and husband Kelly of South Charleston and Juanita Williams of Marmet; grandchildren, Susan, John, Jamie, Jennifer, Bobby and Beth; great grandchildren, Hannah, Brandon and John.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Mervin C. Smith, Rev. Merlin E. Provance and Rev. John Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Fox Hill Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family requests, in honor of Raymond’s dedication and love of the Nazarene Campgrounds in Summersville, West Virginia, that donations be made to West Virginia Nazarene Camp/Quarter Bank Ministry and sent to: The West Virginia South District, 5515 Kentucky Street, South Charleston, WV 25309.

Gladys Johnson

July 8th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gladys Johnson, 96 of Alum Creek, passed away Sunday July 8, 2007 at home after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband James H. “Hippo” Johnson.  She was a charter member of the Alum Creek Independent Baptist Church and a retired school teacher with Kanawha County Board of Education with 43 years of service.  She was survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday July 11, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Sgt. James Allen May

June 28th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sgt. James Allen May, 62, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Lincoln County, died Thursday, June 28, 2007 at his home after a short illness.  He was a highly decorated retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Maine Corp., 1st Bat., 27th Reg., and a Vietnam War Veteran receiving the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts.

James is survived by one daughter, Rachel Pauley of Sod; three grandchildren, Zachary and Mikayla Adkins and Jacob Pauley; mother, Lillian Adkins of Madison; four brothers, Don May of Springdale, AR, Randy May of Dallas, TX, Larry May of Madison, Todd Adkins of Hickory, NC; one sister, Sharon Ball of Van.  He is also survived by a band of Marine brothers and a great number of Vietnam Veterans of whom “Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue”.

Memorial services will be held 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with the Benny Padilla Alum Creek VFW Post 4768 conducting military rites. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A Veteran escort will accompany the remains to Arlington National Cemetery at Quantico, VA for the burial with grave side honors at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 10, 2007.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Benny Padilla Alum Creek VFW Post, P.O. Box 6 Alum Creek, WV 25003 or to The WV Veterans Home, 512 Water St., Barboursville, WV 25504.

John 15:13 ; Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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Betty J. Pauley

June 25th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty J. Pauley, 71, of Alkol, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2007 after a long illness. She was a member of the Spurlockville Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Alkol, WV. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Hermit King of Alkol, WV.  Survivors include: Husband: Jack Pauley of Alkol, WV; Sons: Melvin Pauley & companion, Bonnie Adkins of Woodville, WV; and Mike Pauley & wife, Debbie of Alkol, WV.

Grandchildren: Shandi Pauley of Alkol, WV; Emily Humphreys of St. Louis, MO; Wesley Pauley of Alkol, WV; Kasey Roberts of Griffithsville, WV; John Walls of Boone Co., WV; Nichole Davis of So. Charleston, WV.  Great Grandchildren: Hadin Pauley, Reagan Humphreys, Daniel Sage Walls, Drake Davis and a new great grandchild due in February.  Sisters: Evelyn Hundley of Pilot Mountain, NC; Juanita Mays of Yawkey, WV; Ann Pauley of Ripley, WV; Wanda Bledsoe of Asheville, NC; Brothers: Dempsey King of Port St. Lucie, FL and Larry King of Garretts Bend, WV

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Roma Glenn Justice

June 18th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roma Glenn Justice, 72, of Sod, Lincoln County, departed this life on June 18, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is now sight.  Roma was born on September 19, 1934, the only daughter of Wavie and Fred S. McKinney. She was preceded in death by both parents, as well as her brother, James Norris McKinney.

She was a 1952 graduate of Duval High School, and a graduate of Garnet Career Center’s licensed practical nursing program. She devoted her life to caring for others by working for Dr. Smith of Alum Creek for 17 years, before retiring from CAMC, General Division, with 15 years’ service.  She was a faithful member of Vision of Harvest Baptist Church.

Roma is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Glen Justice; brother, Murrel McKinney and his wife, Alberta of Sumerco; brother, Fred S. McKinney and his wife, Betty of Charleston; and sister-in-law, Alva McKinney Quinn of St. Albans. Seven nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and nephews, also survive her. She will be greatly missed by Rosemary, her cat.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21st, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Billy Silva and Tom Price officiating. Roma’s earthly vessel will be laid to rest at the Justice family plot in the Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV.  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20th, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Roma’s name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

June Irene Thomas

June 16th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

June Irene Thomas, 85 of So. Charleston, born February 12, 1922, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a long illness.  Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Thomas, and a son, James H. Thomas.

Surviving are daughters, Helen Blalock of Defuniak Springs, Florida, and June (Patty) I. Thomas at Home, sons, William F., Edward R., and Gene R. all of So. Charleston, Larry D. Thomas of Loudendale, Danny Joe of Defuniak, Florida and John L. Of St. Marys,; Sister, Mary Pauley of Spring Hill, Brother, Ray Fletcher of Brounland, 24 Grandchildren, 43 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great- Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at the Thomas Family Cemetery on Ballard Road, So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

April Lynn Means

June 15th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

April Lynn Means 31, of So Charleston died Friday, June 15, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a short illness. She was a resident assistant at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar and a CNA at Riverside Golden Living in St Albans where she loved caring for the elderly. April was preceded in death by her grandfather Herbert Walton and Uncle, Timmy Hall. She iApril Lynn Means 31, of So Charleston died Friday, June 15, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a short illness. She was a resident assistant at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar and a CNA at Riverside Golden Living in St Albans where she loved caring for the elderly. April was preceded in death by her grandfather Herbert Walton and Uncle, Timmy Hall.

 She is survived by her husband: Herbert Wayne Means son: Addison Lee Means daughter: Lolita Lynn Means parents: Paul & Rose Marie Roach sisters: Alisha & Tracy Roach and brother: Paul Roach all of So Charleston grandmother: Violet Evelyn Walton of Alum Creek Father & Mother in Law: Rev Walter & Jane “Nannie” Means and many nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Rev Lee Hamrick and Youth Pastor Mike Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Fox Hill Cemetery at So Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.s survived by her husband: Herbert Wayne Means son: Addison Lee Means daughter: Lolita Lynn Means parents: Paul & Rose Marie Roach sisters: Alisha & Tracy Roach and brother: Paul Roach all of So Charleston grandmother: Violet Evelyn Walton of Alum Creek Father & Mother in Law: Rev Walter & Jane “Nannie” Means and many nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Rev Lee Hamrick and Youth Pastor Mike Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Fox Hill Cemetery at So Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Marjorie L. Hoy

June 12th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marjorie L. Hoy 64 of Charleston died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness.  She was a homemaker.

 

She is survived by: Son: Dana Hoy (Rosemary) of Lemore, CA; Daughter: Pamela Goodwin of So. Charleston; Mother: Maryland Moore of Charleston; 3 Sisters: Gloria Hall (Gary) of Charleston; Judy Waldron (David) of Braxton County; Patty Duncan (Jim) of Durham, NC; 4 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

 

Services will be 1:00 PM on Monday, June 25, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

 

Othal Eugene Burgess

June 7th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Othal Eugene Burgess, 71 of Alum Creek went home to the Lord Thursday, June 7, 2007 at home after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise, son John Houston, daughter Argeon Louise and sister Josephine.  He was a retired truck driver and coal miner, an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

He is survived by his:  2 Sons: Michael and wife Deloris Burgess and James and wife Connie Burgess all of Alum Creek;  3 Brothers: Alvis of Clendenin; Robert of Milton; Calvin of Cambridge, Ohio; 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday June 11, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Minister Justin Imel officating. Burial with military graveside rites by Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Sunday at the funeral Home.  Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.  A special” thank you”goes to Mike Burgess, Edith Gillispie and Hospice Care for there wonderful care and compassion.