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Paul Edward Smith

May 31st, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Paul Edward Smith, 65, of South Charleston passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Valley Center, South Charleston.

He attended Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek. He was a retired school bus driver. He loved to hunt, fish, and the outdoors.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Smith and Audrey Rowley Caruthers; brother, Ronald Caruthers; and sister, Mary Caruthers.

He is survived by 3 sons, Christopher Smith, Travis Smith, and Donald Smith; grandson, Atticus Chapman; brothers, David and Henry Caruthers; sister, Sue Holsinger and Sharon Midkiff; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

It was Paul’s wish to be cremated. A private service will be scheduled at a later date, and he will be laid to rest at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

Rosalea Ann Harless

May 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Rosalea Ann Harless, 76, of Nellis, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side after suffering multiple strokes.

She was born on January 8, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Earl and Eleanor (Wolfe) Graley. She was a 1963 graduate of Sherman High School. She attended Morning Star House of Prayer, where she served as a Sunday School teacher. Rose never met a stranger, and she was known to many of all ages as “Mamaw Rose” and was always offering you something to eat and inviting everyone to church. She was truly and “Angel on Earth”. Her favorite saying was “I’m a winner either way”. She loved camping, deer hunting, trout fishing, blackberry picking, chopping wood, gardening so she could share their harvest with family and friends, but most of all spending time with her family.

Rose was preceded in death by her only grandson, Ritchie Harless; brothers, Bobby, Jerry, Ernie, and Ezra Graley; and sister, Alberta Caruthers.

She is survived by her loving husband of just 13 days shy of 59 years, Kermit Harless; sons, Rick (Rosetta) Harless of Costa and Steven (Michelle) Harless of Nellis; daughter, Sandra (Hershel) Evans of Nellis; granddaughters, Jessica (Jon) Rach of Louisa, KY, Brittany (Travis) Holstein of Ashford, Chelsea Harless of South Charleston, and Makayla Harless of Nellis; great grandchildren, Austin and Evan Rach, Luke Holstein, Kenzie and Rikki Harless; brothers, Teddy, Terry, and Mark Graley; sisters, Carolyn Treadway, Kay Kinder, and Teresa Perdue.

A special thanks to the staff at Boone Memorial Hospital, Cabell Huntington Hospital and Kanawha Hospice for their awesome care of our loved one.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Danny Kinder, Stevie Cox, and Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2022, and 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Margie Helen Flowers

May 19th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Margie Helen Flowers, 68, of Alum Creek, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at CAMC-Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Lucille Tyler and brothers, Tex and Eddie Tyler.

She was a former employee of Ramada Inn, South Charleston.

Margie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary, daughter, Kim (Greg) Boyd, sons, Steven Flowers and Shawn (Sabrina) Flowers, sister, Cora Wells and Linda Tyler, and brother, Richard (Wilma) Tyler. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Brianna Boyd, Denver James (D.J.) Flowers, Shawn David Flowers, Morgan Flowers, Kylie Flowers, and Aubree Flowers.

A tribute to Margie’s life will be held at the Olcott Community church at a later date.

Gladys Maxine Thomas

May 17th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Gladys Maxine Thomas, 94, of Cutler, OH, formerly of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 13, 2022, at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.

Gladys was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Thomas; daughter, Brenda Thomas; parents, Dewy and Lilly Midkiff; siblings, Admiral Jr., Leo, and Katie Allen.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Muriel Thomas of Belpre, Ohio; grandson, Chad Soice of Charleston; granddaughters, Liz and Zack Kerns of Waterford, Ohio, Sarah Soice of Charleston; great grandchildren, Peyton McCutcheon, Bentley Sickles, and Lilly Belle Sickles all of Waterford, Ohio, Madison and Brian K. Lester II, Lacy Lovejoy, Jaxon Soice, and Jacey Soice all of Charleston.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Special thanks to Maxine’s neighbors and friends, Rick and Shelia Midkiff, Donna and Eric Saul, Gary and Val Smith, Gary and Sharon McMellon, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Adkins, Ohio Valley Healthcare, and Lori Allen Richards.

Teresa Elizabeth Pauley

May 10th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Teresa Elizabeth Pauley, 89, of Elkview, formerly of Greenbrier County, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Valley Center, South Charleston, WV. She is preceded in death by her husband, Odie C. Pauley, and her parents, James and Nell Donahoe, sisters, Frances, Magdelene, Amelia, Pauline and Florence, and brother, Jimmy.

She is survived by her daughter, Myra Pauley of Elkview, and son, Mark Pauley of Blue Creek, and sister, Ruth Ratcliff.

Teresa was a member of Three Mile Wesleyan Church and a former home health caregiver. She loved spending time in her flower garden.

Memorial Service will be 6:00pm Friday, May 13, 2022, at Three Mile Wesleyan Church, 817 Three Mile Road, Elkview, WV, with Pastor Chris Shinn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jessie Lenzo Egnor

May 9th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jessie Lenzo Egnor, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022, at home. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brothers, sisters and mother-in-law.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Sue Egnor of Yawkey and his two sons, William Dale Egnor and Timothy Scott Egnor both of Yawkey.

Jessie retired from the United States Marine Corp as a Corporal in 1971. He worked for RC Bottling Company and Lowes until he retired in 1995. He was an avid CB fan who also loved to hunt and fish.

Service will be 11:00am on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV.

Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank everybody who helped with his care.

Kelley Ann Stowers Lacy

May 6th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Kelley Ann Stowers Lacy, 40, of Sod, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at home. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Kelly Stowers, grandparents, C.W. “Jake” and Maycel Stowers and Don & Minnie Phelix.

Kelley was a 1999 graduate of Duval High School, attended Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was currently employed by Sedgwick Claims Management Services.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Lacy, son, Austin Kelly White, step-children, Kenley Lacy and Jackson Lacy, mother, Barbara Stowers, brother, Mike (Kara) Phelix, uncle, David Stowers, aunt, Peggy Cutlip and niece, Callie Phelix.

Service will be 1:00pm Monday, May 9, 2022, with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating, at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hayzlett Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jack Scott Bell

May 4th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jack Scott Bell, 56, of Alum Creek passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Workman Bell and brother, Allen Bell.

Jack is survived by his father, Larry Bell; brothers, Chucky (Trish) Bell, Shannon Bell, John Kovacic; sister, Terri Bell; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Kenny Samms officiating.

Dena Ruth Harless

May 3rd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dena Ruth Harless, 76, of Terra Alta, formerly of Lincoln County, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 2, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

Dena was the daughter of the late Roma & Ruby Harris Harless. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Geneva Stowers, Barbara Tiffner and Nello Harless.

She was a 1965 graduate of Duval High school.

Dena is survived by siblings, Patty Smith, Linda Roberts, Butch (Judy) Harless, Jewell (Steve) Hudson, Laura (Mark) Taylor, Rhonda (John) Morris, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jason Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Harless Cemetery at Sand Fork. Family and friends will gather one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Allen Keith McCormick

April 30th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)
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Allen Keith McCormick, 68, of Sumerco passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Keith was a graduate of Duval High School, worked for Rol Manufacturing Company in Orlando, FL and was a Pony Express driver for many years. He loved the outdoors, vegetable and flower gardening, and was especially known for his dahlias.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Verda Mae Tackett McCormick; brother, Kevin Brent McCormick; and brother-in-law, Harley Roberts.

Keith is survived by brothers, Arthur Wayne McCormick of Sumerco, Eric (Pam) McCormick of Buckhannon, WV, Raymond McCormick of Orlando, FL, Mark A. McCormick of Elkview, WV; sisters, Carletha Roberts of Alkol, Remona (Curtis) Cobb of Alum Creek, Kathy (Paul) Green of Alum Creek; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Memorial service will be 3:00 pm, Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Sumerco Church of God with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.