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Bernard C. Smith

March 18th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernard C. Smith, 74, of South Charleston died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation in Dunbar after a long illness.

He was the owner of Smith Landscaping and Nursery and a lifelong resident of Kanawha county.

He is survived by his: Wife: Louise; 1 Son: Gary L. Smith of Bridgeport, WV; 2 Sisters: Nellie Turley of South Charleston, W V; Betty Daniels of Dunbar, WV; 1 Brother: Delmer Smith of Dunbar, WV; 2 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Burial will be held in the Tudor Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, March 19, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Mary Frances Casto

March 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

MARY FRANCES CASTO, 72, OF CHARLESTON DIED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1999 AT SUNRISE CARE AND REHABILITATION IN DUNBAR AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.

SHE WAS A RETII2ED EMPLOYEE FROM WV AFL-CIO WITH 29 YEARS SERVICE, A MEMBER OF THE LABORERS UNION LOCAL #1353, A FORMER OPERATOR FOR C&P TELEPHONE, AND SHE WAS A CHRISTIAN.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER: 1 SON: STEPHEN LEE CASTO OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 1 BROTHER: CURTIS LEE CASTO OF EULESS, TX; 1 SISTER: MYRTLE JEAN YOUNG OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 2 GRANDCHILDREN.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON SATURDAY, MARCH2Q 1999 AT 2:OOPM WITH PASTOR GENE PAULEY OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK, SOUTH CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 FROM 6 TO 8 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY SUGGEST DONATIONS BE MADE TO TRINITY INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH, PO BOX 9553, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309.

Hursell Means

March 14th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

HURSELL MEANS, 90, OF SO. CHARLESTON DIED SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 AT CAMC GENERAL DIVISION AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS.
HE IS A RETIRED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS, A GRADUATE OF GREENBRIAR MILITARY SCHOOL IN 1929, AND WAS A GRADUATE OF MORRIS HARVEY COLLEGE, CHARLESTON.

HE IS SURVIVED BY IS: 1 DAUGHTER: JANICE MEANS OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 1 SON: DALE MEANS OF SEVERNA PARK, MD; 2 SISTERS: OLIVE HAMRICK OF CHARLESTON, WV; FERN GRANT OF BRADENTON, FL; 1 BROTHER: WILLIAM D. MEANS OF BRADENTON, FL; 1 GRANDSON: MERLIN MEANS OF PASADENA, MD; 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: NICHOLAS AND BREMAN.

SERVICES WII,L BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 AT 2:00 PM WITH PASTOR FRANK CHAPMAN OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN MEANS FAMILY CEMETERY, SOUTH CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1999 FROM 5 TO 8 PM. AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

Edward Zack Childress

March 14th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edward Zack Childress, 77,of South Charleston died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at home after a short illness.

He was a retired FMC truck driver with 37 years service, a member of the Bible Center Church in Charleston, a member of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge and a W WII Army Veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Lillian; 2 Daughters: Lola Jean Roberts of South Charleston, WV; Cathy Busch of Cross Lanes, WV; 1 Brother: Dr. Ross Childress of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Ruth Kinder of Alum Creek, W V; Jean Boone of Toledo, OH; 5 Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on March 16, 1999 at 1:00 PM with Pator Peter Faulkner officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the American Heart Association, 1319 Quarrier Street, Charleston, W est Virginia 25301.

Romie E. McCormick

March 12th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Romie E. McCormick, 80, of Alum Creek died Friday, March 12, 1999 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

He was a mechanic retired from Whites Garage in Charleston.

He is survived by his: Wife: Shirley; 1 Son: Larry McCormick of Charleston, WV; 1Daughter: Margaret Egnor of Cincinnati, OH; 1 Step-Daughter: Sandra Myers of Clay County, WV; 1 Step-Son: Travis James Walker of Alum Creek, WV; 4 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; 2 Step-Granddaughters.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, Mazch 14, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Saturday, March 13, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Clara Fulks Hall Mullins

March 10th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

CLARA FULKS HALL MULLINS, 86, OF SPRING HILL DIED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999 AT HOME AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.

SHE WAS A HOMEMAKER, A BAPTIST, A NATIVE OF BRAXTON COUNTY, AND A MEMBER OF THE D.A.V. LADIES AUXLLIARY IN GASSAWAY.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER: 3 DAUGHTERS: HELEN HALL PARSONS OF ST. ALBANS, WV; ANN HALL RUCKER OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; RUTH HALL SPRADLING OF ST. ALBANS, WV; 8 GRANDCHILDREN: MIKE, PAT, & LISA PARSONS SHELIA TRADER, KELLY SIMMONS, ANDY SPRADLING, MARC RUCKER, JULIE COREY; 11 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1999 AT 11:00 AM WITH DR. BOYD C. PURCELL OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN GRACELAND MEMORIAL PARK, SOUTH CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1999 FROM 6 TO 8 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS ~ FAMILY SUGGESTS DONATIONS BE MADE TO KANAWHA HOSPICE CARE, 1143 DUNBAR AVENUE, DUNBAR, WEST VIRGINIA 25064.

Martha Elizabeth Cooper

March 8th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Martha Elizabeth Cooper, 69, of Charleston died Monday, March 8, 1999 at Montgomery Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, after a long illness.

She was an employee at the Ramada Inn in South Charleston for 13 years. She was a Baptist.

She is survived by her: Husband: James R. Cooper; 6 Daughters: Doris Jean Cooper of Cartersville, GA; Maxine Cooper of Dunkirt, IN; Sandra Cole of Cleveland, OH; Margaret Oxley of Charleston, WV; Carolyn Hall of Dunbar, W V; Eva Lou Cooper of Dunbar, WV; 1 Son: Terry Lee Cooper of Hurricane, WV; 1 Sister: Lucy Mae Cooper of Yawkey, WV; 24 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bernard Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 10, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Anna Ruth Whitlock

March 7th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna Ruth Whitlock, 73, of Brounland Road, Alum Creek died Sunday, March 7, 1999 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Mary Jo Gray of St. Albans, WV; Carol “Cacky” Calvert of Simpsonville, SC; Shelly Sammons of South Charleston, WV; 6 Sons: Clarence “Dickie” Whitlock of Olcott, WV; Alan Whitlock of Simpsonville, SC; Terry Whitlock of Olcott, WV; Elwood Whitlock of Seebert, WV; Wayne Whitlock of St. Albans, WV; Mark Whitlock of Olcott, WV; 1 Brother: Truman Turley of Milton, WV; 2 Sisters: Debris Dee Elkens ofDelbarton, WV; Louise Shultz of Spring Hill, WV; 14 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Entombment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Monday, March 8, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Mary Simms Roberts

March 4th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Simms Roberts, 84, of St. Albans, died Thursday, March 4, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

She was a math teacher in Putnam and Kanawha counties, and a member ofthe W VEA. She received her masters from Moms Harvey and was a graduate of Marshall University, was a member of the Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, where she was a member of the Mary Gray Circle and BrittWomack Sunday school class.

She is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Jean Thomas of St. Albans, WV; Ruth Ellen Clement of Jacksonville, FL; 8 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, on Saturday, March 6, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Dr. LeRoy Kenney and Dr. Charles Hendricks officiating. Entombment will be held in the Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call on Friday, March 5, 1999 from 2 to 4 PM and from 6 to 8 PM and one hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in chazge of arrangements. The family suggests contributions to be made to the Highlawn Baptist Church building fund or Love Gift fund, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177.

JoAnn Midkiff

March 2nd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

JoAnn Midkiff, 64, of Alum Creek, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was homemaker.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Wayne Midkiff of South Charleston, WV; Ronnie Midkiff of South Charleston, WV; Mother: Thelma Pauley of Cleveland, OH; 1 Sister: Betty Bendixen of Denver, CO; 3 Brothers: Wilson Pauley of South Charleston, WV Bernard Pauley of Charleston, WV; James Pauley of Cleveland, OH; 8 Grandchildren 2; Great Grandchildren.