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Ethel Hoy Ramkey

September 9th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ethel Hoy Ramkey, 90, of Charleston went to be with her husband, Robert Lee Ramkey on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at The Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit, Charleston.

She was a member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charleston for over 60 years.

She is survived by: Son: David Ramkey of Charleston, WV; Daughter: Susan Anderson of Elkins, WV; 2 Brothers: Joe Hoy of Belle, WV Ronald Hoy of Winston Salem, NC; 1 Sister: Viola Curran of Baltimore, MD; 2 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2003 at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 W. Washington Street, Charleston with Rev. Bob Wood officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.

The family would like to express thanks for all the excellent care given to Ethel by the staff of The Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064-3199 or Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 W. Washington St., Charleston, WV 25302.

Services in care of Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.

Russell “Rusty” Keith Ferrell

September 3rd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Russell “Rusty” Keith Ferrell, 45, of Huntington, died Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lillie Adkins and paternal grandparents, Crete and Dennis Ferrell.

Rusty worked at Special Metals of Huntington. He also was an associate with the Soundwave Productions, a music company that he loved and enjoyed. He was a member of the American Amateur Radio League. Rusty was a very loving and caring person. He will be missed by his family and a host of friends.

He is survived by his parents, Barbara and Dorsey Ferrell of Huntington; brother, Mike Ferrell of Atlanta, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Sandy Ferrell of Proctorville, OH; niece, Becca Ferrell of Atlanta, GA; nephew, Chris Ferrell of Atlanta, GA; a very special partner, Sherry Salyers of Huntington and her daughter, Alyssa, whom he loved as his own.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

The pall bearers are Dana Hall, Don Whitener, Dan Howard, Mark Wills, Donny Stacy, Larry Evans, Hank Lewis and Lee Oxley.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses and all of the staff at St. Mary’s that did so much to give us comfort in our time of sorrow and for all the care given to Rusty in his time of need. A special thanks to Pastor Paul Meadows who was always there for us.

We thank God for allowing us to keep him with us for as long as he did. We will see him again in Heaven. Rest in peace, Rusty. We love you.

Carrie Chandler Miller

August 28th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carrie Chandler Miller, 78, of Olmstead Falls, Ohio, formerly of Alkol, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Parkside Villa Nursing Home in Middleburg Heights, Ohio after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershell.

She was a member of the Left Fork Baptist Church, Alkol.

She is survived by her: Son: Roger Miller of Newton Falls, OH; 3 Daughters: Anita Edwazds of Olmstead Falls, OH; Marilyn Cummings of North Ridgeville, OH; Alyssa Ryan of Medina, OH; 1 Sister: Arlene Hayes of Julian, WV; 8 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday, September 1, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Denver Daniel officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Sunday August 31, 2003 at the funeral home.

Wanda Fay Dragoo

August 27th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wanda Fay Dragoo, 59, of Griffithsville, died Wednesday August 27, 2003 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness.

She was a member of Amy Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Lines & two sisters, Nella Davis and Gale Hill.

She is survived by her mother: Myrtle Smith Dragoo of Griffithsville; 2 Brothers &Sister-in-law: Ernest & Olivia Dragoo of Hopewell, VA; Charles Dragoo of Mud River, WV; 3 Sisters & brother-in-law: Phyllis Ring of Coeburn, VA; Carolyn Cumm of Huntington, WV; Genny & Alan Griffith of Prince George, VA; several nieces and nephews & great nieces and nephews.

Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, August 30, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Forest Curry and Rev. Roger Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Randolph E. “Tugan” Banks

August 26th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Randolph E. “Tugan” Banks, 79, of Alum Creek died Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Smith. He was a retired construction laborer with Laborers Local #1353, a former Justice ofthe Peace and Constable officer for Lincoln County, and a Marine veteran of WWII.

He is survived by: Wife: Olive; 2 Daughters: Beverly Rivenbark of North Carolina Jackie Hoover of Harrisville, WV; 2 Sons: Billy &Wayne both of Alum Creek; 1 Brother: Clarence E. Banks of Beckley; 1 Sister: Vera Mae Jones of Florida; 5 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, August 29, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Pauley Cemetery at Joe’s Creek.

Mabel Gentry

August 19th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mabel Gentry, 85, of Griffithsville, formerly of Warren, Michigan, died Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at home.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will beheld at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Harry Payne officiating. Burial will follow. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the cemetery.

Patsy Jean Treadway

August 19th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patsy Jean Treadway, 56, of Scott Depot, formerly of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irene Naylor; brother, James H. Naylor, Jr., and husband, Ronald Treadway.

She was a 10-year employee of Wal-Mart at Southridge. A member of Trinity Independent Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as a Sunday school teacher.

She is survived by: 1 Stepson: Scott Treadway of Charleston; 1 Stepdaughter: Laura Treadway of Charleston; 1 Sister: Linda Yates of Scott Depot; 3 Brothers: Stephen and Jerry Naylor both of Charleston; Donald Naylor of Belle; 4 Grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, August 22, 2003 at Trinity Independent Missionary Baptist Church, South Charleston, with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.
Patsy will be greatly missed by her family, many friends and loved ones.

Katie Cheyenne O’Connor

August 14th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Katie Cheyenne O’Connor, daughter of Patrick and Sheila O’Connor was born Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital and went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 14, 2003.

Also surviving are one brother, Hunter O’Connor; paternal grandparents, Joe and Kay Pira of St. Augustine, FL; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Sharon Wentz of South Charleston; and paternal great grandmother, Tippy Meador of Campbells Creek.

Services will be 4:00 PM on Monday, August 18, 2003 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Cross Lanes with Pastor Oren Thornhill officiating. Entombment will follow. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the mausoleum. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

William R. “Bill” Shartzer

July 29th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William R. “Bill” Shartzer, 82, of Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at home after a long illness.

He was a retired auto painter for Joe Holland Chevrolet, South Charleston. A member of Sumerco Church of God and a WWII Army veteran.

He is survived by: Wife: Billie; Son: William Shartzer of Upton, KY; 3 Step-sons: Ronnie McCallister of South Carolina; Michael McCallister of North Carolina; Timothy McCallister of Florida; 2 Step-Daughters: Sandy McCallister of Florida; Dreama Hammack of Elkview; 2 Brothers: Henry Shartzer of Leitchfield, KY; Walter Shartzer, of Florida; 2 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild; 10 Step Grandchildren; 6 Step Great Grandchildren

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, August 1, 2003 at the Church of God, Sumerco, with Pastor Richard McCallister and Pastor Butch Loftis officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Service in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Barbara A. Bullis

July 25th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Barbara A. Bullis, 81, of Caro, Michigan, died Friday, July 25, 2003 in her home.

She is survived by her children, Mollie Glendening of Kalispell, MT, Michael Ray McDaniel of Caro, MI, Mahlon Bullis of Portland, OR; 15 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services held on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Keith McDaniel officiating. Burial held in Bell Family Cemetery, Yawkey. There will not be a visitation.