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Sandra Kathleen Gilliam

August 14th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Sandra Kathleen Gillliam, 71, of South Charleston, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her home where she resided with her life partner of 15 years, John Myers.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Gilliam, and sisters, Sharon McCloud Williams and Shirley Johnson and brother, David McCloud.

She was owner and operator of Sandy’s Tavern, Alum Creek, WV, from 1990 to 2007.

She is survived by her son, James E. (Vanessa) Gilliam, sisters, Susan (Terry) Whitlock and Sherry (Rod) Johnson-Williams, brothers, James (Patty) McCloud II, Ronald (Lois) McCloud, Robert McCloud, Earl Johnson, Daniel (Kay) Johnson, Joseph Johnson and Douglas (Juanita) Johnson.  Also survived by grandchildren, Joshua Cruz Gilliam, Amber Nicole Gilliam, and Spencer Anderson Gilliam, great-grandchild, Jade Lin Temple, and numerous nephews and nieces.

It was her wish that her body be donated to the WVU Gift Registry.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25387.

Per Sandra’s request there will be no service.

 

Aubrey James Cottrill

August 10th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Aubrey James Cottrill, 82, of Tornado, WV, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Valley Center in South Charleston.

He retired as a pipefitter from Union Carbide. Aubrey also served with the U. S. Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoy and Thelma Cottrill.

Aubrey is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Thomas and James Cottrill; and sisters, Phyllis Meyers and June Frederick.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.   Entombment will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.

Jacqueline Sue Smith Drake

August 1st, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jacqueline Sue Smith Drake, 57, of Chapel Hill, TN, went home Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, surrounded by her family.

Sue was the daughter of the late Willie and Inez Smith of Alum Creek. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Sandy Priestley, Cathey Sproles and Willie Warren Smith.

Even though she earned her living in the service industry, her heart and calling has always been helping and taking care of others.

While her husband, Anthony, was serving in the U. S. Navy they enjoyed traveling and living in many different places, but she has always found her way home to West Virginia.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony; son, Jonathan Gillispie; daughter, Jennifer Drake; granddaughter, Peyton, who was the light of her life; siblings, Patricia (Clyde) Wooten, Sharon (Phillip) Wiggin, Robin Garton, Carolyn (Herman) Yeager and Eric (Debbie) Smith; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Frank Chapman and Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Marietta Joyce Meadows

July 20th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Marietta Joyce Meadows, 86, of Alkol, WV, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at CAMC General Division.

Joyce was born on May 4, 1932, the daughter of Wesley and Pearl Coleman of Bald Knob.

She was a member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church.

In 1951, Joyce met a young, handsome coal miner at the Nazarene Church of Bald Knob, Billy Meadows, who became the love of her life. The family they made together are left behind to cherish her memory.

Joyce is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Billy Joe Meadows; daughters, Julie Miller of Alum Creek and Linda (Butch) Brogan of Sod; sons, Billy (Brenda) Meadows of Alkol, Brian (Stephanie) Meadows of South Charleston and Barry (Alice) Meadows of Sumerco; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Sycamore Grove Baptist Church in Alkol with Pastors Darrell Searls and Gene Pauley officiating. Final resting place will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

A memorial dinner will follow graveside service at Sycamore Grove Baptist Church.

 

Macel Irene Roberts

July 19th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Macel Irene Roberts, 83, of Sumerco, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Roberts Sr., and  daughter, Brenda Garnes. She was a proud member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church in Sod, West Virginia.

Macel is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Gretta Roberts of Sumerco, WV and Kevin and Stacy Roberts of Young Harris, GA; and son-in-law, Ted Garnes; three grandchildren, Mandy Garnes, Jay and Jake Roberts; great granddaughter, Tori Roberts; sister, Hazel Hughes; sister-in-law, Billie Means; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Also loved by Macel as her own children are Paul and Debbie Hedrick, Jarrod and Jacque Chapman and their children.

She was a caring and kind-hearted person who loved her husband, kids, family and everyone she met. Cooking good food for people and always having something on the table to eat put a smile on her face so if you came in her house, you would eventually end up at the kitchen table. She was a dedicated ‘Wheel Watcher’ and enjoyed her Neapolitan ice cream.  She loved the Lord, reading her Bible and going to church. Quilting, growing flowers, being in the yard and gardening were favorites of hers as well. Kids that came to visit would always be offered a popsicle, sucker or M&Ms and a sweet hug as they went out the door. She will truly be missed but heaven is sweeter with her there.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating.   Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. WV.   The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lowell Ray Bryant, Sr.

July 18th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Lowell Ray Bryant, 86, of Yawkey, WV, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.

He was a longtime member of Sand Fork Missionary Baptist Church and the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Lowell served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an auto mechanic until he became disabled.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosie Bethelen; children, Lowell Jr. (Donna) Bryant, Rosa McFarland, Charlene (Roger) Keesee, David (Darlene) Bryant, Karen Smith and Tammy (Larry) Barr; 12 grandchildren, Misty, Jamey, Amanda, Pamela, Shawna, Jennifer, Jessica, Jeremy, Leslie, Stacy, Kristen and Bethelen;  30 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastor Terry Sponaugle officating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery, Sweetland, with graveside honors conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

 

Martha O. Holstein

July 14th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Martha O. Holstein, 76, of South Charleston, WV went home to the Lord Friday, July 13, 2018 at HHH West.

She attended the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.

Martha was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Ann McComas, Dorsel Martin Saddler, Sharon Laverne Sutphin, Mary Della McCormick and Franklin Albert Saddler.

She is survived by her husband, James; several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; and brother William Daniel Saddler.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery in Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

 

Patty Gail Mallory

July 13th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Patty Gail Mallory, 61, of Alkol, WV went home to the Lord Thursday, July 12, 2018 at HHH West in South Charleston.

She was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Patty is survived by her husband of 43 years, David; son, D. J. (Sandy); parents, Everett and Louise Broughton; grandchildren, Ethan and Katie; and sisters, Donna Miller and Sandy (Brian) Miller.

Service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Mallory Family Cemetery in Alkol. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Phyllis Jean Rife

July 3rd, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Phyllis Jean Rife, 83, of Sumerco, was called home to our Lord on Monday, July 2, 2018, at CAMC-Memorial Division, after a brief illness.

Born September 8, 1934 to William & Gertie Keeling. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John S. Rife, Sr.; brothers, Clifford, Okey, Asa, Cecil, and Eugene; sisters, Mayme, Mae, Betty, Wynoka, Dessie and Norine.

Phyllis to all who knew her was a unique and caring individual, who with her quick wit and contagious laughter was a blessing to everyone. She married John S. Rife, Sr., in 1956 and raised three loving children. Phyllis devoted her entire life to her children and loved all her animals. She was retired  owner & operator of Alum Creek Septic Service.

She is survived by her children, John Jr., (Selena), Angelea (Kevin), and Stephanie (Jay); grandchildren, Steven (Tabitha), Joshua, Desarae (Eric), Amanda (Cameron), Christina, Dillon, Anglea, Josh, and John Gage; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Lilliaunna, Avery and Reece; sister, Mary Wallace; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be 4:00 p.m.  Friday, July 6, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Final resting place will be French Cemetery, Davis Creek, WV.

Sharon Lynn Wilson

July 2nd, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Sharon Lynn Wilson, 70, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 1, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Emmett “Poodle” Wilson and parents, Hershel Mooney and Ruth Griffith.

Sharon was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Melissa Wilson Jones and Melinda Holstein; sisters, Regina (Buddy) Sneed and Sandra Langford; 10 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

Service will be held at noon Friday, July 6, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Mike Graley officiating. Burial will follow at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003