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Linda Robinson

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

Linda A. Robinson, 71, of Charleston, WV, went home Saturday, November 21, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.

She was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Sissonville. Linda was an employee at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Kanawha City.

She is survived by her sister, Carol Derrington; and nephew, Mike (Sarah) Derrington.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Dr. Timothy Holtsclaw and Bill Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston, WV.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Virginian’s For Life, 25 Canyon Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Doreen “Gail” Stamper

November 19th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Doreen “Gail” Stamper, 74, of Sod, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 37 years Bill Stamper. She is also survived by her 2 children, Jane (Kent) Neal of Sod and Erick (Stephanie) Dingess of Sod. She also leaves behind the light of her life, a grandson, Wyatt Neal.

She is also survived by her step-sister Nancy (Larry) Pauley of Sod, her step-brother David (Diana) Saul of Charleston, sister-in-law Norma (Bear) Weddington, and many nieces and nephews. Special friends who were like a brother and sisters to her, Kaye and Butch Leadman and Demettria Curry.

She was preceeded in death by her mother Nora Saul, her father Emory Weddington, and step-father Dorsey Saul, brothers David “Bear” Weddington and Larry Joe Weddington.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, WV with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating the service.

Sharon L. Graley

November 18th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Sharon L. Graley, 70, of Gary, WV, formerly of St. Albans, WV, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV. Sharon will be cremated and there are no services planned at this time.

Phyllis Huffman

November 16th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (12 Comments)

Phyllis Lynn Huffman, 69, of Alkol, WV went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was a Christian and worked as a hairdresser for 20 years. She later managed the office at Madison Medical Group until she retired in 2009.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Cedilla Ryan; brothers, Arvil Gay Meadows and Earl Junior Ryan.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Sammy; daughter, Samantha (Tim) Neal of Morgantown; son, Ryan (Emily) Huffman of Alkol; brothers, Steve Ryan of Michigan and Victor (Shirley) Ryan of Alum Creek. She was “Momaw Phyllis” to Jake, Josiah, Samuel, Elijah, and Zoey whom she loved to the moon and back. Phyllis had no sisters, but her special sisters-in-law were as close as any sister. She has many nieces and nephews that she loved as her own and a host of family and friends.

Service will be at 1:00 Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Ryan Cemetery in Flat Creek, WV. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sandra Kay Rabel

November 16th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Sandra Kay Rabel, 73 of Hutchinson Island, Florida and Hurricane, West Virginia entered heaven on November 16, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sandra was born on September 26, 1947 in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Kyle and  Grace Ferrell. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of St. Albans High School and a 1969 graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.

After graduation she moved back to West Virginia where she worked in the Secretary of  States office for several years. After the birth of her daughter she left to be a full time  mother. She was an accomplished musician and served many years as the organist for  Fifth Ave, Church of God as well as playing for many wedding throughout the Kanawha Valley. Sandra served several years with her good friend Joby Taylor as a college  recruiter for Anderson University on college day for Kanawha County Schools.

After moving to Hurricane, WV she became a part of Teays Valley Church of God.  While in Florida she attended Vero Beach Church of God but always considered Teays  Valley her home church.

Sandra loved to travel, read and work on Genealogy. Besides tracing her family history  back centuries she also recorded the location and occupants of many private cemeteries  for the Archives of the State of West Virginia. While dealing with MS she never let it  rule her life. She not only believed that through God all things are possible but had the  determination to live it every day.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 48 years Steve, her daughter and son-in law Kristin and Chris Miller of Saint Albans and her two grand daughters whom she love dearly Kaitln and Kendall Miller.

The family would like to thank Dr. John Frame for the wonderful care he gave Sandra  through the years. Also want to thank Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt and Pastor Dave Bowan for the many visits, prayers and encouragement they have given Sandra.

Due to the Covid pandemic, there will be no visitation; the family will hold a private  graveside service in Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans with Pastor Dr. Melissa  Pratt and Pastor Dave Bowan.

To honor Sandra’s memory the family ask donations be made to Teays Valley Church  of  God Building Fund at P.O. Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25560.

Spence Lee Woodrum

November 13th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Spence Lee Woodrum, 51, of Yawkey, WV passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division.

Lee was a graduate of Duval High School and was a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Allen and Harrison.

Lee is survived by his parents, Spence and Mona Woodrum; son, Chris Woodrum; daughter, Crystal Woodrum; brothers, Tommy and Timmy; and sister, Lynn.

Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlocksville, WV with Pastor Eddie Johnson officiating.

Londis “Allen” Justice

November 12th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Londis “Allen” Justice, 53, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He worked for J & L Clearing and Coal River Energy. He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting, motorcycle riding, and especially spending time with his family.

Allen was preceded in death by his son Crae Allen; parents, Londis and Jana Justice; and sister, Deborah Justice.

He is survived by his wife, Shawn of Alum Creek; daughters, Natasha Justice (James) of Hamlin and Taylor Justice (Travis) of Beckley; sister, Donna (David) Dunlap; brother, Ricky (Tonya) Justice; sister-in-law, Draunta (Jamie) Dorsey. He was “Popi” to grandchildren, Joel Allen, Logan Crae, and Paylin Kree. Allen was also survived by a host of family and friends.

The family would like to recognize the nurses at Hospice, Melanie and Connie, for their care and support.

Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Dan McCormick and Reverend Richard “Meathead” Allen officiating. Burial will follow at the Johnson Family cemetery, Alkol, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9 Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Thelma Fay Spencer

November 5th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Thelma Fay Spencer, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV, with her family by her side.  Thelma was the last survivor of the five Pruett sisters, Marie, Sear, Lib and Erma.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emerson, son, Terry and grandson, Brandon Bradshaw.  There is a great celebration in Heaven as they welcome her home where she’ll live forever. 

Thelma retired from the WV State Dept of Education.  She loved gardening, quilting and most of all spending time with her family. 

She is survived by her daughters, Diana (Danny) Haynes, Cindy (P.D.) Parsons, Janey (Tim) Turley, Joy White, and Alma Lou (Dennis) Lewis, son, Bill (Karen) Spencer, 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, and special cousin Myrna Goddard, who was raised as one of the Pruett sisters. 

Service will be 2:00 Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Chuck Goddard officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at French Cemetery, Charleston, WV.

Rexanna Lynn Pauley Fitzwater

November 2nd, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Rexanna Lynn Pauley Fitzwater, 51, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Olive & Homer McCormick, and Dennis & Betty Pauley.

She was a 1987 graduate of Duval High School and a member of Joes Creek Baptist Church and   worked as a coding & billing specialist for KVGI. 

Rexanna is survived by her husband, Bill Ratcliffe, children, Rachael (Andy) Mohn and Jacob Fitzwater (Abbi), mother, Sussie Pauley and father & stepmother, Rexford (Brenda) Pauley. 

She is also survived by her sister, Melissa (John) McClure, brothers, Rexie Pauley and Jeremy Mitchell, very special niece, Summer Johnston, nephews, R.J. and Justin Pauley, Grant and Reid Mitchell, great-nephew, Wyatt Johnson, and a host of family and friends.

A walk through visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.   

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Joe’s Creek Baptist Church with Pastors Jimmy Lawrence and Jerry Duncan officiating.

Burial will follow at the Pauley Family Cemetery, Joe’s Creek.

Steve Edward Means

October 28th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Steve Edward Means, 50, of St. Albans passed away October 17, 2020.

Steve was a 1990 graduate of St. Albans High School. He was the owner of Absolut Roofing and a former car salesman for C & O Motors and Joe Holland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Means.

Steve is survived by his mother Georgia Jarvis, of South Charleston; daughters, Morgan Means, of St. Albans and September Means, of Charleston; sister Tina Mitchell, of St. Albans; and nieces, Ashley and Whitney Mitchell, both of Las Vegas, Nevada.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00pm at Living Word Christian Center, 1418 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25301. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Steve was a hard worker and a dedicated father. He loved both his daughters with all of his heart. He is going to be deeply missed by friends, family, and his community.

Flowers may be sent to Living Word Christian Center.