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Hobert Allen Woodrum

April 14th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hobert Allen Woodrum, 32, of Yawkey, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington from injuries received in an auto accident on March 22, 2004.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Makenzie; son, Dustin Woodrum; parents, Spence and Mona Woodrum; brothers, Lee, Harrison, Tommy, and Timmy Woodrum; and sister, Lynn Adkins.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Luke Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlocksville. Friends may call on Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Virginia O. “Ginny” Bonham

April 13th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia O. “Ginny” Bonham, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2004 after an extended illness.

Born July 11, 1922 in Sod, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lissie and Bartola Jane McCormick.

Virginia was preceded in death by her late husband, Jim Bonham and by her former husband, Ervin Loftis; sisters, Helen McMellon and Blanche Alford; brothers, Dorsey, Bernie and Edgel McCormick.

Virginia was a member of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, Sod. She was a past employee of the Diamond Department Store, Chazleston and Stationers Bookstore, Huntington.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Naylor of Chazleston; sons, Frank Loftis in South Cazolina; Stephen Loftis of Sissonville; grandchildren, Rhonda Wood, Lori Mullens, Stephen Loftis, Jr., and Dr. Michael Loftis; great grandsons, Nicholas Graley, Stephen A. Wood, Dylan Jacob Mullens and Stephen Wayne Loftis, III; sister, Olive White of South Charleston, brother Kenneth Eklins of Woodstock, GA, and by many loving nieces and nephews.

Virginia loved and cared for her family and friends who will always be grateful for having known her kindness, her good nature and gentle wisdom.

The family wishes to extend appreciation to Virginia’s health caze providers and friends at Arthur B. Hodges Center and Heartland of Charleston.

Services will be held on Friday, April 16, 2004 at 2 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Chazleston. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Bernard L. “Short” Meadows

April 6th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernard L. “Short” Meadows, 85, of Alkol, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at home after a long illness.
He was a Christian, a retired meat cutter for Stowers and Sons Grocery, Alkol, a 50 year member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71, a W WII Army Veteran, a member of the VFW Madison Post 5578 and a member of the Red Man Big Maple Lodge.

He is survived by: Wife: Jean; Sister: Jacqueline Stowers of Alkol; Brother: Charles Meadows of Alkol; Grandson: T.J. Meadows of Alkol; Step-granddaughter: Amber Holstine of Morrisvale; 1 Great Grandson: Dalton Holstine.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, Apri19, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Paul Meadows and Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be in Meadows Family Cemetery, Alkol with Masonic and Military Graveside Rites conducted by VFW Bennie Padilla Post 4768. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

The family wishes to express a special “thank you” to Hospice of Huntington and also to Sunshine.

Lloyd J. Roberts

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

Lloyd J. Roberts, 75, of South Charleston departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2004 at home after a long illness. He was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and his family.

He was born on February 24, 1929 in Olcott, WV. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and a retiree of CAMC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James &Edith Roberts; brother, David; sisters, Florence Biddinger and Katie Johnson; daughter, Jennie Moore; and 1 grandson.

He is survived by his loving family: Wife: Susie; 2 Sons: Michael of Charleston Mark of South Charleston; 3 Daughters: Susan Winnings of Dunbar Sandra O’Neal of St. Albans Wanda Johnson of Leesburg, VA; 1 Sister: Louise Grinstead of South Charleston; 5 Brothers: Russell and Danny both of Sumerco, Clifford and Phil both of FL Jeff of Olcott; 4 Grandsons; 4 Granddaughters; Lifelong friend, Billie Williams.

Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, Apri18, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Doyle Young officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Harold C. Thornton

April 1st, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harold C. Thornton, 85, of So. Charleston died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at a Personal Care Home in St. Albans, after a short illness.
He was retired from FMC at South Charleston with 45 years of service. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. He was a Baptist.

He is survived by: 1 Daughter: Mary Rader of Dunbar;  4 Sons: Chet of Oakridge, TN Doug of St. Albans Bill of Hurricane Tim of Buckhannon; 4 Sisters: Inez Pauley &Imogene Caldwell both of Hurricane Louise Diehl of St. Albans Jane Carpenter of Culloden; 1 Brother: Jimmy Thornton of Hurricane; 10 Grandchildren; Many Great-Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, Apri15, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Merlin Provance officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Virginia E. Runyan

April 1st, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia E. Runyan, 84, of Sod went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at home after a long illness.
She was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Sod, WV.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters &sons-in-law: Patsy & C.B. Keeney of Alum Creek Nancy & Bob Matthews of Sumerco; 4 Sons &daughters-in-law: Richazd &Betty Runyan and Charles &Vickie Runyan both of Sod Kenneth &Bonnie Runyan of Alum Creek Gary &Deanna Runyan of Merritt Island, FL; 2 Sisters: Mary Gillenwater of Sumerco Helen Teel of Sandusky, OH; 16 Grandchildren 19; Great Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Apri13, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Ministers Justin heel &Kenneth Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

The family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. The family would also like to express a special thank you to all of Virginia’s caregivers.

Harley Lee Clark

March 24th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harley Lee Clark of Sumerco, two day old infant son of Justin and Mindy Clark, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He is also survived by his: Maternal Grandparents: Ginger Daugherty Jeff Masterson; Patemal Grandparents: Bobby and Cheryl Clark; Maternal Great Grandmother: Mary Daugherty; Patemal Great Grandparents: Bobby and Arbutus Clark; Maternal Great Great Grandmother: Bernice Smith.

Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Meddie Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rodney Eugene Pauley

March 23rd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rodney Eugene Pauley, 59, of Olcott, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America.

He is survived by: Wife: Joetta; 3 Sons: Rodney, John & Shawn Pauley; 2 Sisters: Ruth Marshall Janet Baire; 1 Brother: Donnie Gene Pauley; 4 Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. James Webb officiating. Burial will be in Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made toward funeral expenses.

Merri C. Mallory

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

Beloved wife and mother, Merri C. Mallory, 45, of Yawkey, died Monday, March 22, 2004 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Midway road.

She was currently employed at the Quick Mart in Yawkey and formerly was an activities director for area nursing homes.
Merri is survived by:

Her husband: Bernie; Son &daughter-in-law: Bernie Mallory, II, and Anita of Davis Creek; Parents: Lyle and Shirley Atkins of Davis Creek; 2 Sisters &brothers-in-law: Sarah Jarrett and husband, Jeffrey of Elkview; Janet Malone and husband, Thomas of Davis Creek; 2 Brothers &sisters-in-law: Roger Atkins and wife, Teresa; Jeffrey Atkins and wife, LouAnn all of Davis Creek; Several nieces and nephews and best friend, Sarah Samples.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Thursday, March 25, 2004 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Frances Marie Kinder

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

Frances Marie Kinder, 60, of Hamlin, formerly of South Charleston, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at the home of Danny and Sylvia Adkins, caregivers, at Hamlin.
She was a lifelong member of Hilltop Baptist Church, South Charleston.

Frances is survived by her brother, Delmer Joe Kinder of Ohio; sister, Charlotte Robbins of Marlton, New Jersey and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 25, 2004 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 Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.