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Ralph Landon Clark

December 24th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ralph Landon Clark, 70, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 24, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Grace; his parents, Oral and Dona; his brothers, Harold, Tommy and Jackie Gene; and his nephew, Stephen Clark.

He was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge of Griffithsville. He was a retired truck driver, former owner of S&S Transport, and a former millwright at Carbide. During his retirement years, he enjoyed associating with old friends while working part time at what he considered his all-time favorite job, working at Curry Funeral Home. He was also a Sunday school teacher at Sycamore Grove for many years as well as being the choir leader.

He is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Shirley Hall and Ken of Alum Creek and Suzie Lawrence and Jimmy of Griffithsville; mother-in-law, Jewell Kessinger of Alkol; one brother and his wife, Ronnie Clark and Debbie of Alkol; three sisters and their husbands, Jean Newman and Bill of Alkol, Anna Lee Smith of Morrisvale, and JoAnn Wall and Jimmy of Alkol; three grandchildren, Ashlee Caldwell and husband, Kevin, Ja Lawrence and Jenna Hall; and two great grandchildren, Garrett Michael Caldwell and Abigale Grace Lawrence. A special thank you goes to his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law who always treated him as their own brother.

The service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Basil Hudson and Oshel Bell officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome or send contributions to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. A special thank you is extended to the entire staff at the Hubbard Hospice House for their sincere compassion and wonderful care.

Donald S. McNealy

December 21st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Donald McNealy was called home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2006, after a long illness, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was born may 16th, 1925 in St. Albans, WV.  He was the only child of the late Ray C. McNealy and Eve Adkins McNealy.

He was a life-long resident of St. Albans, a graduate of St. Albans High School, where he played varsity football.  He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. South Dakota.  He retired from Union Carbide after 42 years of service.

Don was baptized at Judson Baptist Church by his late father-in-law, the Rev. P.A. Mitchell.  He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church of St. Albans, where he was a Deacon and member of the McClung & Mellon Sunday School class.

He was a devout Christian, a loving husband, a devoted and caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He always had a positive outlook on life, and his sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nellie Mitchell McNealy of St. Albans, daughter Donna Brown and husband Rod of Hurricane, daughter Carol Mills of Denver, CO, daughter Dee McNealy of St. Albans, his grandchildren Chad Brown and wife Amanda of Lebanon, TN, Ryan Brown and wife Sarah of Hurricane, Courtney Brown of Hurricane, and great-grandson Michael Chad Brown of Lebanon, TN.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at CAMC Memorial Division, the Valley Rehab Center, and the Emergency Room staff at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 28th, 2006 at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Joe Hyde officiating.  He will be laid to rest at the Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans directly following the service.

Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, WV.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions are made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2806 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans WV 25177.

Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Rick Franklin Barker

December 20th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Rick Franklin Barker, 38 of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2006 after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Barker, grandfather Cecil Barker, and daughter Lexi Barker.

Rick was a graduate of So. Charleston High School, a soccer coach and an agent with Monumental Life Insurance Co.

His is survived by his:

3 Children:

Michael, Cari and Kamea Barker;

Mother:

Connie Martin and husband John of Charleston;

Sister:

Lisa Elliott and (Brian) of Columbus, Ohio;

Grandmother:

Lucille Barker of Charleston;

Niece Lindsay and Nephew Nicholas;

Service will be held Wednesday, December 27, at 12:00 noon at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor David Bess, Frank Volk and Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will be at the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Cross Lanes. Visitation will be 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mervin Eugene Cooper

December 20th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mervin Eugene Cooper of Sod, passed away December 20, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a short illness.

He was born August 1, 1936 and was a life long resident of Sod. West Virginia. He was a member of the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the West Virginia Laborers Union 1353.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mervin Clarence and Eloise Cooper and sister Yvonne Pauley Justice.

He is survived by his:

Sons:

Bobby Cooper of Alum Creek, and Rodney Cooper and wife Jenny of Sumerco;

Daughter:

Melinda Lyons and husband Thomas of Sissonsville;

4 Grandchildren:

Shantel Cooper, Dakota Cooper, Zack Lyons and Nick Lyons;

Sister:

Dreama Gay Allen and husband Jerry of Sod;

Niece:

Hope Allen;

Nephew:

Keith Pauley;

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 23, at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Roe Smith and Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Friday at the Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek.

Special Thanks to Bob and Kathy Adkins and friends also for the thoughts and prayers of from all at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

Bonnie Irene Pauley

December 16th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Bonnie Irene Pauley, 57, of Sod died peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2006 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

She was a 1967 graduate of Duval High School and a former employee at One Valley Bank and FMC/Great Lakes. She is a member of the Church of Christ and while on earth was an active worker for the Church of Christ in Alum Creek, WV. Though her body over the past few years had succumbed to various illnesses, her spirit only grew stronger. Her earthly life was lived for others. Everything she did was for the happiness of someone else, and for the glory of God.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rex R. Hill, and sister, Alta F. Madden.

She is survived by:

Fiancé: Charlie Lipscomb of St. Albans

2 Daughters: Leslie & husband, Darrin Williams of Alum Creek

Whitney Pauley of Sod

1 Son: Scott Pauley of Hedgesville, WV

Mother: Trilbe Hill of Sod

Sister: Kim Quintrell of Sumerco

Brother: Rex (Randy) Hill of Sod

1 Grandson: Ethan Williams of Alum Creek

2 Granddaughters: Alisha & Maddie Godbey of St. Albans, WV

Many nieces and nephews

Granddogs: Snooks, Minnie, Pepper & Jack; one Grandcat, Dash

Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Alum Creek Church of Christ with Ministers Richard Runyan and Justin Imel officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Maynard G. Gillenwater

December 16th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maynard G. Gillenwater, 73, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2006.

He was preceded in death by Parents: Ralph & Ocie; Sister, Ethel Marcillee Gillenwater & daughter, Diane Flowers.

Survived by:

Wife: Mary Ann

3 Sons: Glen Ray, Michael Scott & Ralph Eugene Gillenwater

4 Daughters: Marsha Fennimore, Donna Kay Arthur, Marsha Lynn Gilenwater & Loma Rice

3 Sisters: Arlene Loftis, Joyce Dunlap & Georgia Williams

1 Brother: Ronnie Charles Gillenwater

19 Grandchildren

1 Step-Grandson

14 Great Grandchildren

Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Mary Frances Sheets

December 10th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Frances Sheets, 71, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, her family and friends who had gone on before her, Sunday, December 10, 2006

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Flocie Childress and sisters, Margaret Martini, Addie Jo Snyder and Harriett C. Rubin.

She was a retired engineer for the C&P Telephone Company, a member of the Pioneer’s Club and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by one son, Joe Cunningham of So Charleston and his girlfriend, Patience DeWeese of Charleston; sister, Mildred Johnson of Ruthdale; brother, Ernest Herman Childress, Jr. of Chesapeake, Virginia and best friend, Bubber the beagle.

Services will be 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Larry Conway and Les Snodgrass officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the church.

A graveside service will be held at the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, on Friday at 2:00 PM.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Floyd W. Hensley

December 4th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Floyd W. Hensley, 86, of Sissonville, died Monday, December 4, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Local 625.

He is survived by his:

Special Care Giver: Joyce Cook;

Step son: Terry Gibson;

2 Sisters: Nellie Muche and Goldie;

2 Brothers: Troy and Duel Hensley;

There will be no service or visitation.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Marie Peterson

December 1st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jean Marie Peterson, 84, of Charleston, died Friday, December 1, 2006 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as a result of an accident.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Peterson of Yawkey, Rick Peterson of Charleston, and Randall

Peterson, MD of Scott Depot; brother, Robert Watson of Clearfield, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will be held at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Rick E. Tiffner

November 29th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rick E. Tiffner, 62, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Curtis Tiffner and Anna Eloise Harless Tiffner; brothers, Elmer Curtis, Jr., James Jesse “Bud”, Clyde, William DeWayne, Emmit Gordon, Paul and Saul Tiffner; sisters, Stella Ellen Tiffner, Virginia McClure and Rebel Romaine White.

Rick was a graduate of Duval High School and he was an employee of Dealers Engine Sales in Charleston.

He is survived by his daughters, Angie Tiffner of Charleston, Bridget Tiffner of Kentucky, Cynthia Tiffner Marontate and husband, Barry of Ontario, Canada; Ricki Ann Tiffner of South Charleston, and Emmilee Tiffner of Elkview; son, Curtis Wayne Tiffner of Elkview; sister, Marion “Sis” McClure of Griffithsville; brothers, Robert F. “Bob” Tiffner of Massillon, Ohio an Curtis H. Tiffner of Yawkey; grandchildren, Brandon Tiffner, Chris Eggleston, Jennifer Eggleston, Shane Perry, James Marontate and Kaylee Wines and great granddaughter, Kaylee Phillips. As well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and numerous business associates.

Services will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Buck Adkins officiating. A graveside service will be held 7:00 AM on Saturday in Miller Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.