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John Roger Smith

April 12th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Roger Smith, 54, of Alum Creek, lost his battle with Pazkinson’s disease on Tuesday April 12, 2005.

He was a Christian and a former 16 year employee of Helrohn Insulation in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by his mother Mazgaret Bozek of Alum Creek; daughter, Lynn Kaplin of Ohio; four grandchildren, Danny, Larissa, Scott Jr., and Joshua all of Ohio; six sisters, Anna Bell Smith Slate of Red House, Norene Bradshaw of Alum Creek, Sheila Horvath and Montana Hager both of Alkol, Kathy Rolfes and Irene Dotson both of Ohio; three brothers Jimmy Smith of Texas, Danny and Michael Smith both of Alum Creek; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Carlleal Linville

April 7th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carlleal Linville, 80, of Alum Creek, went to meet Jesus Thursday, April 7, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Donnie Linville; sisters, Ora Wolford and Nancy Sue Williams.

He was a lover of life and a friend to all. He was a retired employee of FMC South Charleston, a Christian, and a Navy veteran of WWII..

He is survived by his wife of 55 plus years: Vada
Sons: Gary Linville of Alum Creek, WV Greg Linville of Richmond, VA
Daughters: Maryian Sloan and Angie Jones both of Alum Creek, WV
Sisters: Linda and Peggy Madden of Alum Creek Jean Burch of Alum Creek Ruth Miller of FL
Brothers: Sid Linville of Hurricane Buddy Linville of Alum Creek
Grandchildren: GariAnn Boggs, Brad Linville, Stephanie Anderson, Hannah and Rachel Jones, Cierra Bare and Spencer Linville.

Carlleal will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Graveside service and burial will military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be 3:00 PM Saturday, Apri19, 2005 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Family visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Charles Faron Gillispie

April 6th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Chazles Faron Gillispie, 45, of South Charleston died Wednesday, April 6, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his father, Chazles Henry Gillispie; sister, Lisa; and half-brother, Larry Baxter.

Chazles was a graduate of G.W. High School; a former computer analyst for Scaff Engineering Co., Chazleston and also for State Elecetric in Dunbaz; a member of the Dunbaz Masonic Lodge # 159 AF&AM and Beni Kedem Temple.

He is survived by his son: Charles “Buddy” Gillispie; Mother and Stepfather:  Kay and Paul Pauley of Dunbar; Brother: Nathan Gillispie of Charleston; Sister: Teresa Barnhart of Concord, NC; Half-sister: Anna Spencer of Sissonville; Step-sister:Barbara Selman of Charleston; Step-brother and wife: Randy and Tonya Pauley of Bancroft

Services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, Apri110, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. J.P. Fitzwater officiating. Burial will Masonic graveside rites will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Pazk, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dollie Bowman Rucker

April 4th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dollie Bowman Rucker, 81, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2005 at CAMC General Hospital.

She was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod.

She is survived by her daughters, Naomi Childress and husband, Gary of Hurricane, Tamar “Tammy” Plott and husband, Ron of Charleston; son, Jerry Bowman and wife, Dawnnett of Tornado; sisters, Daisy Dean Akers of Danville, and Betty Jo Peyton of Danville; grandchildren, Tonya Childress Gillespie, Christopher Childress, Anita Adkins, Donna Linton, JerryDale Bowman, Wesley Pauley; five great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Apri16, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Juanita Stanley

April 2nd, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mrs. Juanita Stanley, 90, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Apri12, 2005 after a short illness.

Juanita lived a full, good life of service and sacrifice for her family, friends, and church. She was a great cook and as a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, she served many years preparing many dinners at the church every Wednesday night. After the death of her husband, Carlton H. Stanley, and her young son, Terry, Juanita raised her daughter, Linda to be a beautiful, strong woman. As their beloved “MaMaw”, she also, helped raise two wonderful grandchildren, Ashley and Chris Jarrett, who will miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton; her son, Terry; son-in-law and step-daughter, Randall and Mary Love; step-son, C. H. Stanley; sisters, Garnett Smith and Pauline Sparks; and brother, Herbert Whitley.

Juanita is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roger Jarrett of St. Albans; sisters, Dee Kirk of Chelyan, grandchildren, Ashley and Christopher Jarrett of St. Albans; her good friend and fellow mother-in-law, Virginia Jarrett; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Regency Place in Scott Depot, and the nurses and doctors of 2 North at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be 2 PM Tuesday, Apri15, 2005 at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Dr. Joe Hyde and the Rev. Joseph Jarrett presiding. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. Stanley’s name to Highlawn Baptist Church.
Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek is in charge of the arrangements.

Daniel Shane “Spanky” Howell

March 31st, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Daniel Shane “Spanky”Howell of McCorkle entered into eternal life on March 31, 2005 at the age of 26.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Royce Dunlap; mother, Kathy Dunlap; aunt, Beverly Sowards; and grandmother, Marcie Callahan.

He is survived by his fiancee, Angie Callahan; beloved and cherished children, son, Jacob Howell, and step-daughter, Sarah Callahan; sister, Cassy Miller; brother-in-law, Larry Miller; grandfather, Paul Griffith; four step-brothers; adopted parents, Michal and Melissa Wheeler; and a host of loving family and friends.

Spanky was a 1997 graduate of Duval High School, an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 4, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with the Rev. Meddie Ray Dunlap officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle.
Friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home.

Goldie D. Myers

March 29th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Goldie D. Myers, 83, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the home of her daughter, Deloris Stover after a long illness.

Services will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Martin V. Brown, Jr.

March 27th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Martin V. Brown, Jr. 73, of St. Albans, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

Graveside service will be 5:30 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Leonard F. “Lennie” Holstein

March 21st, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leonard F. “Lennie” Holstein, 72, of Ashford died Monday, March 21, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was retired from Kinder Construction, Ashford.

He is survived by his brother, Quincy “Jack” Holstein of Harts; and special caregivers, Lee and Lou Estep of Ashford.

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 25, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor F. A. Giles officiating.

Burial will be held in the Holstine Cemetery, Dartmont.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Serbert R. Vickers

March 21st, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sebert R. Vickers, 94, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 21, 2005 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi S. Vickers.

He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas, Yawkey, a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church where he was a deacon and trustee, a charter member of the Duval Lions Club, former member of the Duval Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and volunteered at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Mary Vickers of Yawkey; one granddaughter, Amy Michelle Cooper of Jacksonville, Florida; one great grandson, James Zachary Cooper.

Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.