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Joe Bennie Padilla

February 26th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Joe Bennie Padilla, 74 of Alum Creek, died Monday, February 26, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired boiler maker and a member of local #667 boiler makers. He attended the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a charter member of the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 and he served as district commander. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Kacey Estep.

He is survived by his: Wife: Freda; 2 Daughters: Carmen Cochran of Alum Creek, WV; Mickey Gillenwater of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Son: Mark Padilla of Alum Creek, WV; 5 Grandchildren 5 Great-Grandchildren

Visitation will be held at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM.

Services will be held at the church on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military grave side rites given by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Alfie M. Saul

February 20th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alfie M. Saul, 82, of Yawkey died Tuesday, February 20, 2001 after a long illness at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He was retired from FMC, an Army veteran of W WII , a lifelong resident of Lincoln County and last attended Eden Baptist Church, Yawkey, West Virginia.

He is survived by: 2 Sons &Daughter- in-Law: Danny &Joyce Saul of Yawkey, WV; Johnny Saul of Yawkey, WV; 1 Brother: Boyd Saul of Florida; 1 Sister: Margaret Miller of Florida; 5 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, February 23, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor William Layne officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, February 22, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Vance Harse Lacy

February 19th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Vance Harse Lacy, 49 of Pine Grove, died Friday, February 19, 2001 at home after a four year battle with cancer.

He was a former employee of Berry Hill Country Club, Charleston, a life long resident of Lincoln county and a graduate of Duval High School.

He is survived by his: Parents: Cline and Betty Lacy of Pine Grove, WV; 2 Sisters: Vinell Smith of Sarasota, FL; Marlene Solberg of Charleston, WV; 3 Brothers: Skip Lacy of St. Albans, WV; Randall Lacy of Pine Grove, WV; Ashley Lacy of Crozet, VA; 4 Nieces and 3 Nephews.

Visitation will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, February 19, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM. Services will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, February, 20, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove.

Ralph “Mac” M. McClure

February 15th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ralph “Mac” M. McClure, 83, of Charleston died Thursday, February 15, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.
He was a retired supervisor in order processing at Union Carbide, South Charleston, a member of Oakwood Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and various others positions of leadership. He was a volunteer at the Shepherd Center in Charleston. He was a WWII Army veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Lois McClure; 3 Daughters and Son-in-laws: Pam &Bob Vicars, Charleston, WV; Patty &Gib Hunter of Oxford, OH; Nancy &Bob Guttendorf, Ann Arbor, MI; 1 Sister: Wanda Neal of St. Albans, WV; 5 Grandchildren: Sara, Chris, Beth, Kathryn & Nathan.

Services will be held at Oakwood Baptist Church on Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lee White and Pastor David Bess officiating. Entombment will be in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, February 17, 2001 from 4 to 6 PM at the church and one hour prior to service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Oakwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 855 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314. Curry Funeral Home of Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Icie P. Egnor Stowers

February 15th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Icie P. Egnor Stowers, 93 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, February 15, 2001 Hospital after a short illness.

She was a homemaker, a Baptist, and was preceded in death by husband, Imogene Carnes.

She is survived by her: 5 Daughters: Ann Mericsko of Cleveland, OH; Shella Mae Sowards of Sumerco, WV; Eloise Pauley of Hamlin, WV; Maxine Lovejoy of Griffithsville, WV; Barbara Schock of Cleveland, OH; 3 Sons: Nevel Junior Stowers of Sarasota, FL; Bill Stowers of Griffithsville, WV; Jerry Stowers of Griffithsville, WV; 2 Brothers: Boyd Egnor of Mineral Wells, WV; Shirley Engor ofHamiln, WV; 1 Sister: Opal Egnor Dibbles of FL; at Cabell Huntington Nevel and daughter, 17 Grandchildren , 28 Great-Grandchildren and 2Great-Great- Grandchildren.

Services will be at the Curry Funeral Home on Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Minister Bill Edwards and Pastor Rick Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

Jearldean Stowers

February 14th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jearldean Stowers, 82 of Alum Creek died Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

She was a retired Nurse Assistant for Dr. Loren Smith at Alum Creek. She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ and served for 15 years as a volunteer at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

She is survived by her: 2 Daughters and 1 Son-in-Law: Linda Meister of Columbus, OH; Steve &Kay Mays of Butler, KY; 1 Sister: Pearl Wade of St. Albans, WV;
1 Brother: Earl Lawson of Tango, WV; 2 Grand-daughters: Melissa Boggs Andrea Breuggen; 3 Great Grandchildren. Alex and Katie Boggs Noah Breuggen.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, February 16, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Minister Richard Runyan and Minister Gerald Watts officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Thursday, February 15, 2001 from 7 to 9PM at the funeral home.

Bertha M. Childress

February 10th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bertha M. Childress, 92 of South Charleston, died Saturday, February 10, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was retired from Food Machinery Corp. in South Charleston and was a care giver. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Sumerco and a life long resident of Kanawha County.

She is survived by her: 4 Daughters: Carolyn Martin and Janet Blake both of South Charleston, WV; Thelma Moore of Charleston, WV; Barbara Bowman of Alum Creek, W V; 12 Grandchildren and 7 Great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to: Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

Debbie L. Smith

February 6th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Debbie L. Smith, 51 of Yawkey, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was a flower designer and manager of Village Floral, Spring Hill, a member of Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey, a life long resident of Lincoln County and a graduate of Duval High School, Griffthsville.

She is survived by her: Husband: Jimmie Smith; 1 Son: Jamie Smith of Middlebourne, WV; Mother: Pauline Oxley of Yawkey, WV; 1 Sister: Dottie Lowery of West Palm Beach, FL.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Chester Bird, Pastor Gary Hall and Pastor Butch Loftis officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Friday, February 9, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Leonard E. Gillespie

February 5th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leonard E. Gillespie, 45 of Ashford, died Monday, February 5, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Emergency Room after a long illness.

He was a disabled coal miner and he attended the Mahone Chapel at Rumble.

He is survived by his: Special Companion: Laura Wilson of Ashford; Mother: Evelyn Price Gillespie of Emmons, WV; 1 Brother: Virgil Gillespie of Emmons, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will be held in Gillespie Cemetery, Emmons. Friends may call on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Mary Ellen Williams Johnson

February 5th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Ellen Williams Johnson, 39 of Alum Creek, died Monday, February 5, 2001 at home after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and a caregiver for the elderly.

She is survived by her: Husband: John Johnson; 2 Daughters: Charity Williams of Griffithsville, WV; Destinie Williams of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Son: Gary Cobb of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Sister: Hattie Rock of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Cobb Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.