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James William “Bill” Midkiff

January 4th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James William “Bill” Midkiff, 81, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 3, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Bill was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #71, Griffithsville and Boilermaker Union #667. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carter and Bertha Phipps Midkiff; and brother, Carter Midkiff, Jr.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jo Ann Midkiff; daughters, Stephanie (Tickey) Wright, Kim Midkiff, and Cindy (Timothy) Pauley; grandchildren, Amber Wright Comer, Emma and Evan Pauley; and great grandson Jaxon Comer.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Johnny Helvey and Timothy Pauley officiating.

Doris Jean Thomas

January 4th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Doris Jean Thomas, 86, of North Olmsted, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021, at O’Neill Healthcare, North Olmsted, OH. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul I. Thomas.

She was a teacher for 35 years at Valley Vista Elementary, North Royalton, OH, a longtime member of Columbia Baptist Church, Columbia Station, OH, and formerly a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, WV.

Doris is survived by her sons, Paul H. Thomas of FL, Alan Ray of Katy, TX, and Steven Thomas of Anchorage, AK; daughter, Sharon Herman of Parma, OH; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Jason Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, WV. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carla Jo Bradbury

January 2nd, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Carla Jo Bradbury, 55, of Saint Albans, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 1, 2021, at Dunbar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

Carla was a member of Green Valley Church of God. She was a former employee of Dunbar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with 34 years of service and a 1984 graduate of Duval High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Jeannie Neal; sister, Lora Sands; and brother, Carl Anthony Neal.

Carla is survived by her husband of 25 years, David Bradbury; brother and sister-in-law, Kent and Jane Neal; nephews, Trevor (BeShawn) Sands and Wyatt Neal; great nephews, TreyShawn and Josiah Sands; and her canine buddy Rambo.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Green Valley Church of God in Saint Albans with Pastor Gary W. Bennett officiating. Burial will be at Watts Cemetery in Sod, WV.

Larry R. Cummings

December 31st, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Larry R. Cummings, 80, of Yawkey, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at CAMC-Memorial Division, while hospitalized for complications of Covid-19.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Basil Junior Cummings.

He was born May 14, 1940, the son of the late Estel Buffington and Basil Cummings on Stinson Creek in Lincoln County, WV, and was raised by his late grandparents Rass and Lula Cummings which he dearly loved.  

Larry was a lifelong member of Porter Fork Baptist now Yawkey Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a retired construction worker out of the Labors Union Local #1353, Charleston, with over 50 years of service and was a devoted family man raising three sons.  If you knew Larry you knew he was the type of person that would do anything for anybody in their time of need. 

Larry was a wonderful husband of 53 years to his surviving wife, Opal Cummings, that he so deeply loved and cherished and he took pride in loving his grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sons, John (Amanda) Cummings, Timothy (Christina) Cummings, and Joseph (Crystal) Cummings, granddaughters, Emily, Josie and Megan Cummings, grandsons, Ethan Cummings and Steven Wilson, and great-grandchildren Bryson and Rylie Wilson.

Service will be 2:00pm Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Darrell Searls and Harlan Roberts officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   

Susan Marie Thompson Bess

December 28th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (13 Comments)

Susan Marie Thompson Bess, 42, of Glen Ferris, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Cleveland Clinic after a long illness.

Susan was a 1995 graduate of Duval High school. She was a former employee of area cemeteries including Cunningham Memorial Park. Susan also worked at Winchester Arms in St. Louis, Missouri. She was an outstanding cook and loved to craft.

She is survived by her husband, Aaron Bess; parents, Robert and Deborah Snyder Thompson; daughters, Aizlyn Grace Bess and Aurora Marie Bess; son, Ian Drezek; sister, Carrie Flanagan; and grandmother, Polly Thompson. Susan is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and her loving biological family.

Due to COVID-19, a private service will be held with Pastor Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial will be at Mays Cemetery, Yawkey, WV.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, 1422 Kanawha Boulevard East, PO Box 2942, Charleston, WV 25330.

Rex Everett Dunlap

December 26th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Rex Everett Dunlap, 71, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020, at home.

Rex was a retired construction worker and attended Ely Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Freer and Mabel Dunlap.

Rex is survived by his wife, Mary Dunlap; daughter and son-in-law, Madora and Brent Gibson; sister, Teresa (David) Brogan; and many nieces and nephews.

It was Rex’s wishes to be cremated. Due to the Covid situation, a private gathering for family will be held at a later date.

Carl Edward Brown

December 26th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carl Edward Brown, 82, of Alkol, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 25, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House West. 

Carl retired from Saul Construction as a truck driver.  He was a member, trustee, usher, former Sunday School Superintendent, and door keeper at Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Alkol, WV. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emzie and Pearlie Smith Brown; infant sister Trilby Brown; and nephew, Jimmy Berry.

Carl is survived by brother, Claude Brown; nephews, Chad (Yuvonne) Brown and Justin (Haleigh Cooper) Brown; niece, Christy Berry; and a church family whom he dearly loved.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jody Pauley officiating.  Burial will follow at Brown Family Cemetery, Alkol, WV.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 94, Alkol, WV 25501.

“For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.”  Hebrews 11:10

Melody Ann Lowery Roberts

December 23rd, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Melody Ann Lowery Roberts, 69, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020, after suffering a long battle with liver disease.

She was born on April 25, 1951 in Charleston, WV. She was a 1969 graduate of Duval High School. She was a Christian and a member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek. She loved church and her church family.

Melody was preceded in death by her father, Robert H. Lowery and her brother Bobby Lowery.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Johnny Roberts; her children, Chris (Rebecca) Roberts of N.C., Andy (Erin) Roberts of Nitro, and Lindsay (Stephen) Dunlap of Alum Creek; mother, Patsy Lowery of Charleston; sisters, Susan (John) Brininstool of Charleston, and Cindy Lowery of Alum Creek; and twelve grandchildren.

Private graveside service will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 at Graceland Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is taking care of arrangements.

Carolyn Sue Barker

December 22nd, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Carolyn Sue Barker, 74, of Chesapeake, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 21, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Sue was a retired secretary for the City of Chesapeake with over 20 years of service.  She was a former hairdresser at The Diamond in Charleston and attending McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church in Sod, WV.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Eplin; grandparents, Everette and Goldie Edelman; and brother, Randy Radcliff.

Sue is survived by daughter, Leaha (J.D.) Elswick and Carrie (Bobby) Slack; four grandchildren, Sam, Ethan, Abby, and Skylar; sisters, Lisa Collins, Pam (Matt) Suder, and Tammy (Donald) Nelson; brother, Ray Eplin; and several nieces and nephews.    

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Marmet Cemetery with Reverend Damron Bradshaw officiating. 

Oshel Bell

December 19th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (18 Comments)

Oshel Bell, 87, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 18, 2020, after suffering a stroke on December 11, 2020.

He was born July 29, 1933, at Bernie, WV and was a 1950 graduate of Duval High School. Oshel served his country in the United States Army and was a former employee of Pennzoil Company. He was a Christian and pastored several churches in Lincoln and Putnam Counties, including Merritts Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Joes Creek Baptist Church, and Beech Grove Baptist Church. He most recently attended Yawkey Methodist Church, Beech Grove Baptist Church, and Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.

Oshel was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (June 2018); parents, Tom and Merle Bell; infant daughter, Belinda Bell; daughter, Teresa Lowery; sons-in-law, Bobby Lowery, Max Hill, and Frank Chapman; siblings, Hercie Bell, Docie Morrison, Irene Bias, and twin sister Opal Baylous.

He is survived by daughters, Debbie Hill of St. Albans, and Kim Chapman of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Rob (Lauren) Lowery of Charlotte, NC, and Melinda (Brian) Greathouse of Dunbar; nieces and nephews, Sonya Stickler, Lowell Bias, Janet Tully, and Susie Agee all of WV, Brenda Birchett of VA, Sharon Wilson of FL, and Phil Richardson of OH.

Service will be 2:00 Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Social distancing and masks will be required as mandated by the Governor during COVID.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that you provide a Christmas dinner for someone in need.