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Arlow Lee Price, Jr.

February 10th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Arlow Lee Price, Jr., (Duke), 51 of Olcott, died at home Thursday, February 10, 2005 after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Arlow and Vonda Price; granddaughter: Makayla N. Truman.

He was a retired welder from Union Carbide, a former employee of Kanawha Manufacturing and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by: wife Kathy; seven children: Amy Jones, Trudy Truman, Joe Truman, Jr., Lucas Truman, Brandi Price, David Price, Katie Price; two sisters: Carol King and Shirley Alexander; thirteen grandchildren: Jasmyne, Alexus, Cheyenne, Steven, Adam, Kirsten, James, Codey, Kasandra Joe, Lucas Jr., Zion, Melinda, and Isaiah; four nephews: James, B.J., Raymond, and Michael.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Henry Johnson and Reverends Jeff Brown and Jimmy Webb officiating.  Burial will be in the Floral Hills Gardens of Memories in Sissonville with military graveside rites by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.  Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

William “Bill” Thaxton

February 8th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William “Bill” Thaxton, 83, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty.

Bill was a former employee of Gravely Tractor in Dunbar and also worked at Goldfarb Electric in Charleston.  He was a member of Crooked Creek Church of God for over 50 years, where he served as a deacon.

He is survived by his daughter: Bonnie Stewart; sons: Randy and wife, Kathi; Mark and wife, Louise, all of South Charleston; step-son: Harold Kuhn; Grandsons: Robbie Stewart and wife, Leslie; Jason Stewart; Stevie Thaxton; Jeff Reed; granddaughters: Tina Hill and husband, Christian; Jennifer Thaxton, all of South Charleston.

The family would like to give a special thanks to caregiver Pam Phillips and the family and friends that helped with his care.

Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Ezra Graley and David Mitchell officiating.  Burial will be held at Thaxton Family Cemetery, South Charleston.  Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Vance O. McClure

January 28th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Vance O. McClure, 73, of Alum Creek died Friday, January 28, 2005 at the VA Regional Medical Center, Huntington, after a long illness.

He was an army veteran of the Korean War, a retired roofer, and a member of the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his three sons: Mark, Greg, and Kevin; and caregiver Jane.

Service will be Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating.  Burial will be at Lively Cemetery in Sod.  Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Mary E. Sansom

January 20th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary E. Sansom, 58, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 20, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Taylor; sister, Peggy Gardner Sloan.

She is survived by her loving family:

Husband: Basil Ray Sansom; two daughters: Julie Barnett, Connie Briles and husband Eric; two sons: David and wife Missy Sansom; Jerry and wife Stephanie Sansom, all of Sod, WV.  Most previous to her life were her grandbabies: Matt, Josh, Ashley, E.J., and baby, Jessica.  She is also survived by sisters: Pat Clark and husband Ed, of St. Albans; Vicky (Gardner) Varner and husband Doug, of Charleston; Evelyn Sweeney and husband Bobby, of Belle; brother: Lee Gardner and wife Birdie, of CA; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 24, 2005 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Last Supper Chapel, Cross Lanes with Pastor David Cyphers officiating.  Friends may call Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Being the ultimate wife, mother, and mamaw, Mary will be greatly missed today and forever.

Norma Lea Kingrey Humphrey

January 18th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norma Lea Kingrey Humphry, 77, of Yawkey, departed this life on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

She had been a Christian since the age of ten, and was a member of Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey, where she served as a pianist for thirty-eight years.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; sisters: Nona Linville, Nina Adams, Martha Hill, Gladys Hamm; brother, Glen Kingrey.

She is survived by her brother, Dell Kingrey of Alum Creek, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 21, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Forrest Curry and Robert Leadman officiating.  Burial will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Maza Cooper Abbott

January 17th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maza Cooper Abbott, 83, of Alum Creek went to Heaven to meet Jesus and to be reunited with her husband, Kenneth Abbot on Monday, January 17, 2005 at home.

Seventeen brothers and sisters preceded her in death, Maza being the last surviving sibling born to James and Opal Cooper.

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

She is survived by her son: David L. Abbott of Alum Creek; one daughter: Charlottee A. Early of Cross Lanes; five grandchildren: Danielle Thompson, Christina Hughes, Chasity Sigmon, Amanda Allen, Kenneth Abbott, and seven great-grandchildren.

Services wil be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Gary Dale Casto, Sr.

January 15th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gary Dale Casto, Sr., 66, of Alum Creek, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his son: Gary D. Casto, Jr.; mother: Nellie Casto; grandson: Gary Bruce McDaniel.

He was owner and operator of Casto Dental Lab in Alum Creek.

He is survived by his wife: Dottie Lett Casto; two daughters: Terri Holcomb and Lori McDaniel, both of Alum Creek; father: Sattes Casto of Alum Creek; one sister: Connie Casto of Alum Creek; five grandchildren: David, Lydia, Sarah, James, and Sami.

Service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Martin Hallett officiating.  Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  Friends may call Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Lowell Dunlap

January 15th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lowell Dunlap, 89, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Banner Hospice House of Mesa, Arizona after a long illness.

Lowell is survived by his wife of 44 years: Ruth Elswick Dunlap; daughter: Melissa Alexander of Tucson, AZ; brothers: Carlos and wife, Polly of Mesa, AZ; Henson and wife, Hope, of Crab Orchard, WV; Ohley and wife , Louise of South Charleston, WV; Carl and wife, Patty, of St. Albans, WV; Jack and wife, Joann of Dunbar, WV; sister-in-law: Leota Dunlap; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Mable McCormick, Barberine Walker, and Eldora Dunlap; brothers: Billy Gene, Charles Willis, and Howell, all of Lincoln County.

Pallbearers will be: Mark Dunlap, Brad Dunlap, David Dunlap, Timothy Dunlap, Larry Edwards, Randy Moore, Denzil Elkins, and Alex Rouch.

Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday January 21, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Bryan Headly officiating.  Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Willaim E. “Bill” Barker

January 15th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Willaim E. “Bill” Barker, 49, of South Charleston died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at home.

He was an employee of Kanawha County Schools with fifteen years of service.  He was a graduate of East Bank High School.

He is survived by his son: Brandon M. Barker of South Carolina; two sisters: Becky Williams of Dawes and Deanna Samms of Pittsburgh, PA; one brothers: Stever Barker of Pinch.

Service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 19 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.  Burial will be in Barker Cemetery, Ashford.  Friends may call Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Anna Grace Nunn

January 14th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna Grace Nunn, 78, of Sod died Friday, January 14, 2005 at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Stone and May Tackett Nunn; four brothers: Tom, Don, Lindsey, and Billy Nunn; two sisters: Doris Maynard and Nellie Mannon.

She was a member of Council Gap Church of Christ.

She is survived by two brothers: Dale Nunn of Griffithsville and Orville Nunn of Sod; one sister: Nina Turley of Alum Creek.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday, January 17, 2005 at 100 AM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Bill Edwards officiating.  Burial will be in Watts Cemetery, Sod.  Friends may call one hour prior to service.