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Martha Darlene Griffith

December 5th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Martha Darlene Griffith who loved her family, her friends, good coffee, gazing at trees and the occasional visit to the Casino passed away quite suddenly on Saturday, November 30 in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  At the time, she was visiting her youngest daughter Rene.  Martha was born on a cold winter day on December 24, 1934 in Charleston, West Virginia to Delcie Marie Shaffer and Gerald Pickering.   Martha also had a younger brother Wayne who she adored as well as a sister, Marsha Eastman Wilson, John Eastman and Mark Eastman.  

Martha was athletic as a young girl and into her teens, playing softball and later being a majorette at Charleston High School.  She was a fantastic dancer and loved to hit the dance floor whenever she had the chance.  

Although Martha did not go to college, she had an intuitive brilliance about her.  Martha could figure anything out with very little information given to her.  She was adventurous and in her late thirties, she obtained her pilots license.  She was a great cook and could open a cupboard and make a delicious meal out of anything.  She turned her nose up to measuring cups preferring to use a simple taste test.   

Martha met Boyce Griffith, her deceased husband (April 6, 2017), on a blind date in 1955.  As the story goes, when Boyce came walking up to the front porch, Martha ran upstairs and told her Mother she thought her blind date was “too short”.   Her mother encouraged her to take a chance and the rest they say is history.  

Although, Martha did not hold a paid leadership position within a company as she made the choice early on to choose a homemaker role while her two daughters were growing up, she was a true leader.  Later in life, she served as a volunteer Appointed Board President to Country Club Towers Condominium Association for over 25 years.  Her leadership skills shined bright.   Martha made decisions quickly and made course corrections later (the mark of a great leader) and she believed that you should never put off to tomorrow what you could get done today and get it done by noon.

From the sunny skies of Southern California to the sandy shores of South Florida, when people heard of her passing, the heartfelt comments were always the same: “Martha was a lovely woman and I always enjoyed my time with her.”  People gravitated to Martha and she was someone that many called “a best friend”. 

Martha is survived by her daughters, Joy Chudacoff and Rene Griffith.  Joy lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Greg and their two children, Jack (19) Jenna (17).  Rene lives in Winston Salem, North Carolina with her life partner, Christi Smith and son Andrew. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 1pm at Forks of Coal Baptist Church Cemetery in Alum Creek.  

Dencil Robert Board

December 5th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Dencil Robert Board, 38 of Alum Creek died Sunday December 1, 2019. 

Dencil was a graduate of Duval High School.  He was a truck driver for Steve Hager’s Trucking and was a former employee of the City of South Charleston working at Little Creek Park.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Richard Board and is survived by his father, Dencil L. Board, several aunts, uncles, extended family, and his “White Dog” Duke.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday December 8, 2019 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to HospiceCare 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Rev. James Allen Webb

December 4th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Rev. James Allen Webb, 92, of Alum Creek, went home to the Lord Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

He was born March 30, 1927 in Kentucky to the late Clayton J. and Grace Blevins Webb and was the last survivor of seven children.   The family moved to Olcott so their dad could work in the coal mines.   Jimmy attended school thru junior high.  During those years he remembered playing games that all children enjoyed, this is when he discovered a love for baseball.  He was part of the team called the Holstine Hollow Boys! 

He later went to a trade school and became a welder.  Jimmy worked in the mines for 20 years, at first welding and later removing the coal.   In 1950, he married Kathryn Campbell.  They were blessed with two daughters, Diana Sue and Judith Lynn.  Five years later the wife and children moved to Boise, Idaho.   After that he went through many hardships, and an accident left him in the hospital very broken.   Jimmy prayed to receive Christ as his Saviour and his life was changed.  He decided that he wanted to live his life for the Lord. 

Jimmy worked at Rose’s Shopping Center.   He taught himself to play the guitar and became a preacher.  God restored his relationship with his daughters, and gave him joy and a purpose in living.   He took care of his sister, Pauline, until she needed to go to an assisted living facility where he contiued to visit her. 

His life included family, church family and many friends.   His joy was reading the Word of God, preaching and serving others.   He will be remembered for the many lives he touched while here on earth, but he always kept his eyes on his heavenly home. 

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Mike Graley officiating.  Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston.   The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Phyllis J. Morris

December 2nd, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Phyllis J. Morris

October 10, 1933 – November 18, 2019

In Loving Memory of our mother, Phyllis Jean Morris, 86, who entered into her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019.  Phyllis was born in West Virginia on October 10, 1933.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Morris. 

Phyllis is survived by one son, David Ray Morris; four daughters, Barbara O. Banks (Wesley), Deborah L. Pollard (Keith), Brenda F. Miller (Michael), and Tammy S. Aultman (Danny). 

She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, John Robert Oswald, Jason Albert Oswald, Justin David Morris, Matthew Ryan Morris, Aaron Allen Pollard, Meredith Grace Miller, Andrew Michael Miller, Alexander Scott Miller, Rowan Chance Aultman, & Hudson Morris Aultman and also by her eight great-grandchildren, John R. Oswald II, Olivia Ryann Oswald, Liam, Owen, Gracen, Ella-Kate, Claire, & Reagan and one brother, Patrick Miller. 

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Keith George officiating. 

Andrew Travis Sampson

November 27th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Andrew Travis Sampson, 34, of South Charleston, WV, went home Friday, November 22, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Sampson; grandparents, Henry “Tiny” Smith and Bill and Betty Sampson; and cousin, Mark “Bubby” Smith.

Travis is survived by his children, Devin James Sampson and Izabella Sampson and their mother Jessica Tyson; step-children, Emily Dotson and Bradley Dotson; father, Richard Sampson; mother and step-father, Vanessa and James Starcher; grandmother, Lorine Smith; brother, Derek Sampson; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. 

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek.

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

Sharon Sue Brogan

November 27th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Sharon Sue Brogan, 64, of Alum Creek, WV, went home Friday, November 22, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert O`Dell and Myrtle Gay Alford Brogan; son, Kristopher Vincent Wheeler; brother, Danny Brogan; and sister, Linda Brogan,

Sue is survived by brothers, Ezra “Blackie” Brogan and Timothy W. Brogan; grandchildren, Kacie Wheeler and Kristopher Joseph Wheeler; great grandchildren, Owen and Olivia Taylor; and former husband Teddy Wheeler.

There are no services planned at this time.

Sally Lou Justice

November 24th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sally Lou Justice, 79 of Sumerco, WV,  went home to the Lord on Saturday November 23, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

She was a Christian and a was a member of Touching Jesus Fellowship.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Justice; her parents, Vestal and Martha Sappenfield Gamble; daughter, Ruthetta Justice; granddaughter, Savannah Lovejoy; and sister, Eunice Prine. 

She is survived by her children; Curtis (Gail) Justice of  Danville, Kevin (Deborah) Justice of Sissonville, Diana Lovejoy of Sumerco, and Greg Justice of Sumerco; brother,Tom Sappenfield; grandchildren; Randy (Tiffany) Justice, Kenneth Abbott, Dakota Lovejoy, Auston Hughes, Amanda  Pauley, and Curtis (Nikki) Banks; great grandchildren, Easton and Kyler  Justice, Alexis and MacKenzie Pauley, Andrew and Alexander Banks,

Funeral service will be held at  2:00 p.m. Tuesday,  November, 26, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating.  Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Betsy Ann Johnson

November 13th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Betsy Ann Johnson, 79, of Emmons Road, Alum Creek, went home to the Lord Thursday, November 12 2019 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Johnson; parents, Homer and Dorothy Graley Payne; son, Billy Payne; sisters, Sherry, Selma and Yvonne; and brother, Johnny Payne.

Betsy is survived by her sister, Charlotte Lee; grandson, Shane Johnson; and great granddaughter, Reagen.

A memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Michael Graley officiating.   Burial will follow at the Gillispie Cemetery in Emmons.

Virginia “Ginny” Rowsey

November 11th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Virginia (Ginny) I. Rowsey, 90, of Milton, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was the wife of Richard Rowsey who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Max and Carl Breedlove as well as one sister, Maurine McKimmey. 

Ginny is survived by three children: Beverly Dalu &  husband Frank, Michael Rowsey & wife Susan, and Joan Ianiero & husband Bill, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  She was one of 7 children born to the late Bertie & Lavie Breedlove and is also survived by sisters, Sybil Edwards, JoAnn Stephens, and brother Jerry Breedlove.

She was a passionate reader, gardener, and crafter.  Ginny’s love for God and His Word was evidenced throughout her whole life.   

Services will be  1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, with Pastor Nathan Jude officiating at White Chapel Mausoleum in Barboursville, followed by a meal at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Ona, WV.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701 or her church, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 523 Little Fudges Creek, Ona, WV 25545.

Paul E. Minton

November 8th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Paul E. Minton, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, one day before his 82nd birthday.

He was born on November 8, 1937 in Rochester, Michigan but was raised in Dexter, Missouri. He was a chemical engineer, a 1959 graduate of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. He worked his entire 41-year career at Union Carbide Corporation where he was a widely respected expert in heat transfer. He taught graduate courses at Morris Harvey College and was the author of a textbook on evaporation technologies.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ruth Shipman; and by his brothers, John and Roy.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Mary Belle, and his two daughters, Crystal Mashayekhi and Cheryl Brunetti; sons-in-law, Mansour Mashayekhi and John Brunetti; grandchildren, Luke and Sandy Finley, Anthony and Marisa Brunetti, Andrea Mashayekhi, Jack Brunetti and Daniel Mashayekhi. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean Silver, Merideth Gray and Carol Rainey and husband Paul; and brother, Charles Shipman and wife Margaret, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Paul was a highly intelligent man of great integrity. He was a steadfast provider for his family who set a strong example for his children and grandchildren. He was a prolific reader and letter-writer, a supporter of many worthy causes and an avid fan of his grandchildrens’ sports, especially baseball. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church for many years.

A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, at Cunningham Memorial Park Upper Chapel in St. Albans with Pastor Jason Robbins and Pastor Jim Compton officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to an organization close to your heart or to Highlawn Baptist Church.