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Richard Earl “Dick” Kinder

March 28th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

RICHARD EARL “DICK” KINDER, 74, of Procious, WV passed away on March 27, 2022 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 27, 1947, to Earl and Juanita Kinder in St. Albans. In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his sister Donna Jean Combow (Sam).

Dick married the love of his life 54 years ago, Connie Lou Mullins, on July 14, 1967 at Abney Street Church of God. Dick is survived by his wife, Connie; three sons: Richard Jr. “Rick”, Timothy (Rebecca), and Kenneth (Teri); nine grandchildren: Maggie, Ricky, Alex, Timmy, Jay, Hope, Jessica, Joseph, and Mason, and five great-grandchildren.

Dick was a 1965 graduate of St. Albans High School. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army where he proudly served his country in Vietnam. Dick had a strong work ethic and spent his career as a well-respected Professional Land Surveyor conducting boundary surveys, construction surveys, and oil and gas surveys. He lived in the Davis Creek area of Charleston until moving to Procious, Clay County, in 2005. He was a member of the South Charleston Masonic Lodge No 168 AF & AM, and the Thelma Chapter No. 24 Order of the Eastern Star in Clendenin. Dick enjoyed fishing on the Elk River and hunting with his sons and grandsons. He was an excellent cook and was famous in his family for his big breakfasts, especially his fluffy biscuits and blueberry pancakes. He also enjoyed gardening and working on various landscaping and building projects around his property.

Dick attended Southridge Church where he faithfully watched the services online when he could not attend in person. Dick was a hard worker during his career as a surveyor but he always put his family first. He was quick-witted, generous, loving and would always lend a helping hand. His life had a positive impact on everyone close to him and he will be missed beyond measure by those he leaves behind.

Funeral service will be at Southridge Church, 100 Eagle Drive, South Charleston, at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 31, 2022 with Pastor Scott Beha officiating. A graveside service with military rites will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans.

Visitation will be held at Southridge Church from noon until the time of service. Dick’s care has been entrusted to Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek. In lieu of flowers, Dick has requested that donations in his memory be sent to Southridge Church by visiting SRC.life

Jennifer Leigh Thaxton Green

March 28th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Jennifer Leigh Thaxton Green, 37, of Nitro, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 24th, 2022.

Jennifer pursued her dream to become a licensed massage therapist and was also a medical assistant for Dr. Glenn Goldfarb. She loved being outdoors and had a passion for photography, taking beautiful pictures. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was a loving wife and wonderful mother. Jennifer was a kindhearted person, always willing to help others and will be dearly missed

Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Chris Green; daughter, Lillian Jane; son, Sean; mother and father, Randy and Kathi Thaxton; brother, Stevie (Heather) Thaxton; in-laws, George and Anita Green; nephews, Aden and Owen Thaxton, Avery Green; and many special cousins and family members who greatly miss her.

A gathering of family and friends will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date with Mark Thaxton officiating.

Alice L. Atkins

March 22nd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Alice L. Atkins, 85, most recently of Seabrook, and longtime resident of Charleston, WV, went home to Jesus March 19, 2022, at 2:50 am after a lengthy illness. She was born in Beckley, WV on August 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Roy Ferris and Daphine (Wheeler) Ferris Painter and the late Snowden Painter.

Alice, with her husband Pastor Kenneth Atkins, a retired interim missionary clergyman for the Bible Missionary Church, traveled the country with their family helping churches become more stable. She faithfully served her church community spiritually and hosted many at her table.

Married on July 4, 1952, Alice shared nearly 70 years of marriage with her husband. She was dedicated as a wife and as a mother to six children. She spent many years following her dream as an accomplished seamstress making bridal gowns, doing custom sewing and alterations.

In addition to her husband, she leaves six children: Penny (Jerry) McCallister, Timothy (Susan) Atkins, all of Charleston, WV, Sandra (Warren) Whipple of Bloomingrose, WV, James (Thao) Atkins of Akron, OH, Joseph (Victoria) Atkins of Harrisville, RI and Deborah (Kurt) Groder of Seabrook, NH, with whom she resided. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a grandchild and two great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Janice Loretta Clark Stowers

March 22nd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Janice Loretta Clark Stowers, 83, of Winfield, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Harold Stowers, and parents, Mirrell & Hallene (Miller) Clark and brother William Gene Clark.

She is survived by her brother, Larry (Linda) Clark, sisters, Judy Hale and Mary (James) McCormick, uncle, Freddie Miller and many nieces and nephews that she loved as her own children.

Janice was a faithful member of Winfield Baptist Church (prior to covid). She will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous aunt and great aunt. As an elementary teacher and principal, she was one of the best. She loved playing Rook with friends and family and also had a love for traveling.

Service will be 1:00pm Thursday March 24, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors David Johns and Dakota Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.

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

Betty Jean Dunlap

March 20th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Jean Dunlap, 88, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 18, 2022, at Valley Health Village, South Charleston.

Betty was a lifetime member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church where she was well known for singing her favorite song “The Family Bible”, was a Sunday school teacher, and led the little believer’s choir for many years. She also worked at the Alum Creek Public Library for years.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Donald Ray Dunlap, her baby daughter, Kimberly, and her son, Donald “Coco” Dunlap; parents, Meddie and Mary Ketchum Graley; brother, Chuck and Jr. Graley, sister, Aunt Kat Pauley.

She is survived by her children, Meddie “Jigs” (Patty) Dunlap, Charlene (Jacky) Dunlap, Peggy (Jerry) Marker, Russell and David Dunlap; brother, Bobby Graley of Watha, NC; grandchildren, Debbie (John) Estep, Donna Dunlap, Donald Dunlap, Kim (Chad) Board, Kristy Wright, Kari Roberts, Donny Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Paula (Brett) Matthews, Jason (Lorie) Dunlap, Jerrick (Brooke) Marker, Heather (Chad) Antill and Justin Dunlap; great grandchildren, Tiffany, Tim, John, Derick, Ericka, Allie, Patrick, Cecil, Dorothy, Kelley, Caleb, Connor, Katelyn, Payton, Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Emily, Joshua, Koree, Cody, Jerrick, Rayleigh, Addison and James; great great grandchildren, Sophia, Rowan, Berkley, Laney, Preslyn, Maddie and Delaney, Maddie and Maverick, and her faithful canine companion Bailey.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday March 22, 2022, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco.

The family would like to thank and recognize Dr. Scott Smith and the staff at Alum Creek Medical Center for all their help.

  

Elizabeth Carol Webb

March 17th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elizabeth Carol Webb, 75, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt & Mildred Payne Neece and infant daughter, Kimberly.

Elizabeth is survived by her son & daughter-in- law, Vencil & Bridget Webb; brothers, Larry Neece, Dennis Neece, & Charles Neece; many nieces and nephews.

She will be laid to rest with her husband at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Margaret Jane “Peggy” Alford

March 16th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Margaret Jane “Peggy” Alford, 90, of South Charleston, born August 27, 1931, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Peggy was a member of Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene. She was the owner/operator of Alum Creek Beauty Shop for 40 yrs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George H. Sr. and Mellissa J. Winters Stafford; husband, Elvin S. Alford, Jr.; twin sister, Lissie Egnor; brother, George “Sonny” Stafford, Jr.; three grandsons, Jeremy, Marc, and Michael.

Peggy is survived by daughters, Karen Sparkes of South Charleston and Margie (Robert) Childress of North Carolina; sons, David Alford of South Charleston and Terry (Tereasa) Alford of Sod; sister, Candy (Bob) Good; 8 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and numerous great great and great great great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors David Mitchell & Ruth Ann DeLong officiating. Entombment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene, 2368 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV 25003 for the Pennies from Heaven fund.

Carmen C. Cochran

March 16th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Carmen C. Cochran, 73, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord and her daughter, Kacey Estep, Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 22 years, Gary; daughter, Dacia, who embodies her mother’s strength; grandson, Travis, who was the light of her life; brother, Mark (Sue); sister, Mickey (Buel); her best friend of more than 50 years, Virginia Gillenwater; nieces and nephews, Stacy (Wayne) Bowman, Shannon Gillenwater, Shane Padilla, B.J. Gillenwater; and other family and friends who will greatly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her beautiful daughter, Kacey Estep and her parents, Bennie and Freda Padilla.

Carmen was a born-again Christian and a faithful member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek. She retired from Kanawha County Schools.

Carmen loved Gary deeply. He was her knight in shining armor and he treated her like a princess. He encouraged her to keep living after Kacey went to be with Jesus. Their love was beautiful and enduring. She loved Dacia fiercely and was so proud of her. She watched over her with motherly eyes, heart, and mind until the end. Travis was her absolute world. She would have breathed for him. In her eyes, he could do no wrong.

Carmen loved walking, especially with her best friend, Virginia. They walked thousands of miles together, around the loop at Midway Elementary, on Priestley Ridge, on Cobb’s Creek, carrying a stick to ward off barking dogs because Virginia’s short legs couldn’t keep up with Carmen’s. On their walks, no doubt they prayed for their family, their church, and their friends and talked about the kids in Carmen’s classes that she loved so dearly. She served faithfully in her church and loved working with the children. She was passionate about children and compassionate for them. She wanted to help them, teach them about Jesus and make their lives better. She loved the beach and sharing vacations with her family. She loved facials, pedicures, beautiful clothes, pretty lipstick, and the color mauve. Her favorite lipstick was Wine with Everything.

You never visited a home cleaner or more welcoming than Carmen’s. She washed down her walls more than most people wash dishes. She worked hard and loved hard. Carmen was loyal. She was a fighter. She was a survivor. If you knew her, you knew her strength. Most importantly, Carmen loved Jesus with her whole heart and wanted everyone she knew to love Him too.

Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

A special thank you to Carmen’s wonderful caregivers, Sherie Stanley, Debbie Quintrell, Alice Meadows, Rena Kirby, and Lisa Allen who showed her so much love, cherished her, and kept her comfortable to the very last breath.

Casey Allen Holtsclaw

March 16th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Casey Allen Holtsclaw, 40, of Southside, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at home from a heart attack.

Casey was born June 15, 1981, in Charleston, WV to the late Bonnette Hinton and Richard Holtsclaw. He worked at Twin Rivers Hardwoods, in Southside. Casey was known for his love for his family and friends. He would do anything he could for anyone he met. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was a great son, brother, father, and uncle.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Holtsclaw.

He is survived by his daughter, Zoei Hill-Holtsclaw and his brother, Christopher Holtsclaw.

Services will be private, please contact family members for more information.

Flowers can be sent to Curry Funeral Home until Friday, March 18th. Anyone wishing to contribute for the service, they can send it to PayPal account: choltsclaw62806@gmail.com.

Charles “Larry” Johnson

March 14th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Charles “Larry” Johnson, 63, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Nora Ellen King Johnson.

He was owner of Aaron J’s Fleet Maintenance and was a master diesel mechanic.

Larry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tammy Johnson, children, Jared Lee Johnson (Ashley), Rhonda Mae Lucas, and Samuel Aaron Johnson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Aubree Nicole Johnson, Austin Lee Johnson and Juliana Lucas.

Service will be 6:00pm Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, with Rev. Roger Ross officiating. Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs.