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Henson E. Price

May 19th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Henson E. Price, 81, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital CCU after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael.

He was retired from Laborer’s Local 1353 in Charleston. He attended Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of W WII and served in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beuna; two sons and daughter-in-law, Fred and Ann Price of Danville, Alan Price of Sumerco; sisters, Louise McCormick of Charleston, Eloise Rucker of Nitro, Ruth Estep of Florida; four grandchildren, Bret, Bart, Allison and Tammy; five great grandchildren, Shane, Cory, Eric, Rebecca, and Taylor.

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 21, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Frederick L. Kellar

May 9th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frederick L. Kellar 79, of Tornado, died Sunday, May 9, 2004 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from Dairyman’s in Cleveland, Ohio and was a W WII Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris; daughters, Judy Kellar of North Olmsted, Ohio, Kathy Gall of Strongsville, Ohio; step-sons, Darrell Cottrell of Columbia, Ohio, Donald Cottrell of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Danny Cornell ofCleveland, Ohio; step-daughter, Renee Allen of Tornado; brother, Joe Kellaz of Charleston; seven step-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Orville Dennis Holstein

May 5th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Orville Dennis Holstein, 85, of Costa died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at CAMC Memorial Division a$er a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.

He is survived by a daughter, Rosa Susie Williams; son, Orville Danville Holstein; brothers, Lennie and Jack Holstein; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Sunday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Michael Graley officiating. Burial will be in Holstein Cemetery at Dartmont. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.

Margaret E. Pauley

May 4th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Margaret E. Pauley Goddard, 91, of Fort Pierce, Florida departed this life to be with Jesus Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the home of her daughter, Phyllis Weaver.

Born May 10, 1912, she daughter of the late Emmet and Molly Robinson of Ronceverte, West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Elbert Pauley; her second husband, James Goddard; son, Clarence E. Pauley; daughter, Mary Stewart Hams and granddaughter, Jean Ann Radamarker.

She was a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene and Fort Pierce Church of the Nazarene in Florida. She had worked as a seamstress at Frankenburgers in Charleston, West Virginia.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Phyllis and Bob Weaver of Alum Creek; James and Carol Pauley of South Charleston; Donald and Trish Pauley of Charleston; Gary and Dorthy Pauley of St. Petersburg, FL; Grete’ Pauley of Fort Pierce, FL; step-children, James and Lou Goddard of Nellis; Jack and Jerri Goddard and Jay and Clara Goddard all of Pennsylvania; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 14 great great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 20 step great-grandchildren, six step great-great-grandchildren and many friends.

Serviced will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 7, 2004 at the Davis Creek Nazarene Church with Rev. Charles Morton and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park at South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at the Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to Kanawha Hospice at 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W V 25064.

Jeremy James Fletcher

May 4th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jeremy James Fletcher, 21, of Alum Creek, died at home Tuesday, May 4, 2004.

He was a 2000 Graduate of George Washington High School and was attending West Virginia State University. He was currently employed by Red Lobster at Southridge Center.

He is survived by his: Parents: Chazles and Sandy Fletcher of Alum Creek; Brother: Chad “Allen” Fletcher of Lexington, KY; Maternal Grandparents: James and Stella Runyan of Alum Creek; Paternal Grandpazents: Ray and JoAnn Fletcher of South Charleston; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Richard Runyan and Minister Justin hnel officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Friday at the funeral home.

John E. (Peanut) Brown

April 29th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John E. (Peanut) Brown, 70, of St. Albans died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He was a retired truck driver for Steel Services in St. Albans, which was later known as AmeriSteel. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was in the Air Force.

He is survived by: Beloved wife, Shirley of 43 years; Daughter: Kimberly C. Kidd; 2 Step-sons: David R. and Richard D. Samples; 2 Brothers: Bennie & Guy Brown
5 Sisters: Juanita Cummings Sue Jones Becky Nase Judy Plunkett Pam Harper; 1 Step-granddaughter 1 Step-great granddaughter: Julie “June Bug” Samples.

Service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Dorris E. Walls officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, St. Albans with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may ca112 hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Elva Mae Asbury Duncan

April 27th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elva Mae Asbury Duncan, 93, of South Charleston, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in a private Gaze home in South Charleston.
She was a member of the Briar Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Ralph Boyce Duncan of South Charleston; sister, Io Cantley of Lexington, North Carolina; three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Bill Pistore officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, April 30, 2004 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Charles Richard Roberts, Sr.

April 22nd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles Richard Roberts, Sr. 62, of St. Albans, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at home after a short illness.
He was a union worker and a Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; son, Charles Richrzd, Jr. of South Charleston; daughters, Jill Litton of Cross Lanes, Elizabeth Roberts of St. Albans, Greta Pauley of South Charleston, Kimbi Garrett and Angie Pritt of St. Albans; step-daughters, Drema Leneger of Columbus, Ohio, Debbie Underwood of Ohio; sisters, Betty Poore and Phyllis McClung of Florida, Chazlene Meier of Indiana; half-brother, Lester Hensley of Florida; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Paul Cogaz, Sr. officiating. Burial will be held in Bazker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call on Monday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Thelma Freda “Saddler” Priestley

April 17th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thelma Freda “Saddler” Priestley, 71, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 17, 2004 after a long illness.

Thelma was the last of 10 children born to Alan and Eva Saddler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Priestley.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church, McCorkle for 22 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Yolanda Wall and husband, James of Alum Creek; Evetta Kessel of Big Chimney; two grandsons, Derrick and Mathew Kessel and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Apri121, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Adylene Gillispie

April 15th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Adylene Gillispie passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 15, 2004 at the home of her daughter, Vondena Renner in Wills Point, Texas.
She was a resident of Alum Creek for more than 50 years with her husband Hollie who preceded her in death six years ago.

She is also survived by :Daughter Sally Battista of Ft. Lauderdale, FL Grandchildren: Terri of So Charleston Denise & Tracey of Dallas, TX; Great Grandchildren: Craig & Tori both of Dallas, TX

Adylene’s quick wit and spiritedness will be sorely missed by her family, friends and by all who knew her. She is resting by her husband Hollie at Graceland Memorial Park in So Charleston, W V There was a private burial on Tuesday with Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek in care of the arrangements.