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Girthel Theda Pauley Fletcher

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

Girthel Theda Pauley Fletcher, 85, of South Charleston formerly of Alum Creek died Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Annette Combs of South Charleston; 2 Granddaughters: Shelby E. Combs & Nancy Reese; 2 Grandsons: Chris and Pat Passagulia; 1 Sister: Sudie Williams of Dayton, OH; 2 Brother: Garde Pauley and Russell Pauley both of Dayton, OH; 2 Sisters-in-law: June Thomas and Mary Pauley both of So. Charleston; 1 Brother-in-law: Ray Fletcher of Brounland.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Joe Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jessica Meikle Graley

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

Jessica Meikle Graley, 21, of South Charleston die Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Lewisburg.

She is survived by her mother, Ronda Hudson.

Private service will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 23, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery. Family will visit one hour prior to service.

Floyd “Pookie” E. Walls, Sr.

February 16th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Floyd “Pookie” E. Walls, Sr., 58, of Olcott, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2004 at home.

He was a retired auto mechanic from Bert Wolfe Ford with 34 years of service and he served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam era.

He is survived by his wife, Sharlene; two sons, Jay and Barry; parents, Orville and Goldie Walls and two brothers, Roy and Teddy; four grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dwight McClure and Rev. Romie Comer officiating. Burial will be held in Holstine Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Tom Griffith

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

Tom Griffith, 53, of Yawkey, passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, February 15, 2004.

Tom was born September 12, 1950 the son of the late Mildred and Guy Griffith. He was a lifelong resident of West Virginia and was employed by the West Virginia Lottery Commission.

He leaves his wife, Patricia; three sisters, Nancy Miller of Newton Falls, Ohio, Lillian Snodgrass of Charleston, and Lois Young of Elkview.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the Griffith Family Cemetery, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Patty Griffith Trust Fund in care of Grace Church of the Nazarene, 499 2″d Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303.

Tom will be sadly missed by his family, nephews, nieces and many friends.

Bessie Cyrus

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

Bessie Cyrus, 84, of Tango, died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.
She was a member of Merritts Creek Freewill Baptist Church.

Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Daymond Cyrus, along with six brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Sue Cyrus at home; son, Thomas W. Cyrus of Hurricane; brother, William Henry Bird of Yawkey; sisters, Lucy May Roberts of Alkol; Cynthia Virginia Spears of Garden City, Michigan; two special nieces, Dorothy May and Linda Highland; two special nephews, Carl May and Walter Harless. Also several other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell and Rev. Elmer Stowers officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Linda Sue Kirk Spencer

February 11th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Linda Sue Kirk Spencer, 58, of Charleston, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 11, 2004 at home.

She was an employee of CAMC with 32 years as a nursing assistant and a housekeeping tech. Linda also was a long time member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Kanawha City.

She is survived by her: Husband: Mike; Son: David Royse of Charleston; Brothers: Hank Kirk of Taylor, MI; George W. Kirk of Sissonville; Leon Kirk of Cross Lanes; Sisters: Patricia Williams of Brounland; Vaughna Kay Priestley of Lexington, KY; Jeanette Larch of Snellville, GA; Granddaughter: Elizabeth Grace.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, February 13, 2004 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tom Hughey and Pastor Travis Bradley officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.

Rosie Hamilton

February 8th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rosie Hamilton, 83, of Sod, went to her heavenly home Sunday, February 8, 2004 at her home after a long illness.
Rosie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, David; sons, Melvin “Bo” Dunlap of McCorkle; David Lee McCallister of McCorkle; Arlon Lewis McCallister of St. Albans; Derrick McCallister stationed in Iraq with the U.S. Army; daughters, Janice “Midge” Settle of Yawkey; Shirley Steele of Casa Grande, AZ; step-daughter, Suzanne Lovejoy of Morrisvale; step-son, Hugh Alan Hamilton of Morrisvale; brother, Azel Pauley of Parkersburg; sister, Lola Armstrong of Sod; 24 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. There will not be a visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Leonard D. “Peck” Brogan, Sr.

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

Leonard D. “Peck” Brogan, Sr., 73 of McCorkle, died Thursday, February 5, 2004 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness.
He was a member of Local 80 Asbestos Workers Union, an U.S. Anny veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the American Legion. “Peck” was the former owner and operator of Riverside Restaurant and Peck’s E-Z Mart at Alum Creek, and Peck’s Auto Sales. He also had Peck’s Trucking.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Leonard David Brogan, Jr. and his wife, Teresa of McCorkle; grandson, Todd Brogan and his wife, Julie of McCorkle; great grandson, Eli Brogan; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Sunday, February 8, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor Michael Kordusky officiating. Burial will beheld in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Saturday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Kanawha Hospice and the Hubbard Hospice House for all the great caze they provided

Barbara White McCormick

February 3rd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Barbara White McCormick, 72, of Charleston, formerly of Lincoln County, went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2004.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lucille White; and brothers, Toreodo, Thomas, Foster, and Ephraim White.

Barbara was a member of Bethany Baptist Church on Greenbrier Street. She attended Marshall University, taught school in Lincoln County and worked at CAMC for 10 years. Above all else, Barbara was an ambassador of love throughout her life.

Barbara is survived by her children, Charles D. McCormick, Debra “T.J.” Vickers, and husband, James, Frank McCormick and wife, Elaine; grandchildren, Cali McCormick, Vesper Miller and husband, Zach, Leah McCormick and Seth McCormick; two great grandchildren, Raven and Sparrow McCormick; sister-in-law, Geraldine White; friend and former husband, Chiltie McCormick; nieces, grandnieces and nephews, cousins and sisters; and all who claimed and knew her as Mother and friend, including the extended family of personnel at Meadowbrook Acres.

Service will be 11 AM Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Rodney Smith and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk, South Charleston. Friends may call from 11 AM to 1 PM and 6:30 to 8:30 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Barbara and her family wish to express appreciation and thanks to all the individuals who have helped through their love and assistance at this time of rejoicing and sorrow.

Special thanks to the nurses, doctors, and staff of CAMC Memorial Hospital, 3 North, and everyone at Meadowbrook Acres.

Doug Schmidt

February 2nd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Doug Schmidt, 55, of St. Albans was called home to be with the Lord Monday, February 2, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was a former partner with Dunn Engineers of Charleston and was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church at St. Albans.

Doug is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, two daughters, Jordin Faith Schmidt and Whitney Hope Schmidt both of St. Albans and one sister, Helen Carpenter of South Charleston.

Services will be 8:00 PM Thursday, February 5, 2004 at Trinity Baptist Church St. Albans with Pastor Allen Stewart officiating. A private family committal service will be Friday at Cunningham Memorial Pazk, St. Albans. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM at the church. The family also request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to TrinityBaptist Church, 2031 Harrison Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.
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