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Allen B. Kitchen

June 26th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Allen B. Kitchen 74, of Charleston, died Saturday, June 26, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.

He was retired from Bethlehem Mines and United Mine Workers Local 750 with 58 years service. He was a veteran of WWII and Korean War and was a member of the Chosen Few.

He is Survived by his: Wife: Geraldine Spaulding Kitchen; 1 Son: Allen Kitchen, Jr. of Miami, WV. ; 1 Daughter: Linda Sims of Springhill, WV; 2 Grandchildren whom he raised: Tina Mandrake of Ripley, WV; Matthew Kitchen of Huntington, WV; 1 Great Grandson: Hayden Mandrake of Ripley, WV.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 28, 1999 at the Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Kelley Boyd Tackett

June 26th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Kelley Boyd Tackett, 88 of Sumerco, died Saturday June 26, 1999 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, where he served as a deacon for several years and was retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass at Charleston.

He is survived by his: Wife: Athalene Pauley Tackett; 1 Son: Teddy Tackett of Sod, WV; 2 Daughters: Sue Kingrey of Alum Creek, W V; Judy Quintrell of Sumerco, WV;
4 Sisters: Gertie Harless of St. Albans, WV; Doris Sowards of Griffithsville, WV; Kay Hudson of South Charleston, WV; Verta McCormick of Sumerco, WV; 12 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Clarence Hutton and Minister Teddy Tackett, Jr. officiating. Burial will be held in the Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Sumerco. Friends may call on Monday, June 28, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Lincoln County, PO Box 387, Hamlin West Virginia 25523.

Katie P. Fitzwater

June 15th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Katie P. Fitzwater, 92, of Charleston, formerly of Alum Creek, died Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a Baptist, and the wife of the late Rev. Eldon W. Fitzwater.

She is survived by her: 6 Sons: Eldon N. Fitzwater of South Charleston, WV; Don Fitzwater of Pineville, LA; Bob Fitzwater of Jacksonville, NC; Bill Fitzwater of Oakhill, WV; David Fitzwater of Elkview, WV; Tommie Fitzwater of Charleston, WV; 1 Daughter: Audrey Meikle of Greenbank, W V;  1 Sister: Roberta Poindexter of Sterling, VA; 28 Grandchildren, 46 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Carl Alfred Poe

June 13th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carl Alfred Poe, 94, of Connersville, Indiana, formerly of Yawkey, died Sunday, June 13, 1999 at Connersville Hospital, Connersville, Indiana after a short illness.

He was retired from Pennzoil with 43 years service, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Woodville where he served as a deacon and choir director.

He is survived by his: Wife: Geneva Bernice Poe; 3 Sons: Rev. James Poe of Williamson, WV; Teddy Poe of Huntington, WV; David Poe of Carlinville, II,; 2 Brothers: Homer Poe of Connersville, IN; Herman Poe of Connersville, IN; 2 Sisters: Blanche Crawley of Connersville, IN; Glenda Walter of WI; 8 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, Saturday, June 19,1999 at 11:00 AM with Dr. David Lemming and Rev. Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in May Cemetery, Griffithsville. Friends may call on Friday, June 18, 1999 from 6 to 9 PM at the fixneral home.

Luther Carson Hamson

June 9th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Luther Carson Harrison, 87, of Charleston died Wednesday, June, 9 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner, a retired refuge maintenance specialist for Union Carbide and he was a life long resident of Kanawha County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gearthel and three children, Stanley, William and Peggy Harrison.

He is survived by his: 7 Sons: Damon Lee Harrison of Charleston, WV; Luther “Weetsie” Harrison of Charleston, WV; Allen “Butch” Harrison of Charleston, WV; Ezra “Bibby” Harrison of Alum Creek, WV; Paul Allen Harrison of St. Albans, WV; Earl “Bugs” Harrison of St. Albans, WV; Jerry Harrison of Charleston, WV; 3 Daughters: Gearthel “Sissy” Nelson of Alum Creek, WV; Sandy Breedlove of Alum Creek, WV; Melinda HufGuan of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: James Paul Harrison of Olcott, WV; 36 Grandchildren 35 Great Grandchildren 5 Great Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, June 12, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, June 11, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Hassel Hensley

June 6th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hassel Hensley, 59, of Daniels, formerly of Lincoln county, died Sunday, June 6, 1999 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner from Colony Bay Peabody Coal Company, a member of the UMW, United Steele Workers of America, and Cobbs Creek Free Will Baptist Church, Sod.

He is survived by his: Wife: Leona; 2 Daughters: Deliah Cantrell ofProcious, WV; Patricia Dawson of Beckley, WV; 1 Son: Wayne Hensley of Daniels, WV; Mother: Sophia Hensley of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: June Williamson of Aken, SC; Jean Bays of Sod, W V; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great Granddaughter.

Services will be held at Cuny Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Clarence Turley and Pastor Glen Turley officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Gladys Marie Turley

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

Gladys Marie Turley, 82, of Alum Creek died Friday, June 4, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Ray Turley of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Betty Stutter of St. Albans,WV; 2 Grandchildren: Christy and Chris Niece and Caregiver: Peggy West of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, June 7, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Sunday, June 6, 1999 from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home.

Nancy K. Foster

May 30th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nancy K. Foster, 59, of McCorkle died Sunday, May 30, 1999 at home after a short illness.

She was a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Timothy Foster of McCorkle, WV; Mother: Ethel I. Pauley of South Charleston, WV; 3 Sisters: Sharon Mann of Orlando, FL; Pat Sisson of Alum Creek, WV; Margo Ginn of South Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Charles Pauley of South Charleston, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Burial will be held in Pauley Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Stanley Paul “Hooker” Lawrence, Jr.

May 27th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Stanley Paul “Hooker” Lawrence, Jr., 52 of Cross Lanes died Thursday, May 27, 1999 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lexington on April 14, 1999.

He was a general contractor, an inventor, an U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Abney Street Church of God, St. Albans.

He is survived by his: Wife: Carol; 2 Sons: Christopher Eric Lawrence of Eleanor, W V; Stanley Paul Lawrence, III of Cross Lanes, WV; 2 Daughters: Jessica Elizabeth Crites ofPoca, WV; Julia Sovine ofTeays Valley, WV; Mother: Arlene Lawrence of South Charleston, WV; 4 Brothers: Pastor Jack Lawrence of St. Albans, W V; David Lawrence of South Chazleston, WV; Dan Lawrence of Tampa, FL; Timothy Lawrence of Nitro, W V; 4 Sisters: JanePauley of Nitro, WV; Victoria Thaxton of Pt. Pleasant, WV; Rose Mary Bolanos of Largo, FL; Candy Thomason of Bradenton, FL; 2 Granddaughters.

Services will be held at the Abney Street Church of God, St. Albans, on Sunday, May 30, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jack Lawrence officiating. Burial with military graveside rites given by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 will be held in the Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, May 29, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Clara Marie Cunningham

May 26th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clara Marie Cunningham, 75, of Martinsburg, formerly of Sod, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at City Hospital, Martinsburg, after a long illness.

She was a retired store owner of Cunningham Grocery at Sod and she attended the Sumerco Church of God.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Charles C. Cecil, Jr. of Martinsburg, WV; 1 Daughter: Misty Dunlap of Martinsburg, WV; 2 Step-Sons: Sherman Cunningham, Jr. of Chester, VA; Phillip Cunningham of Chester, VA; 1 Step-Daughter: Phyllis Cecil of Martinsburg, WV; 1 Sister: Alberta Zepco of Berkley Springs, WV; 1 Half Sister: Macil Gillenwater of Sumerco, WV; 1 Brother: Leo Dunlap of Marmet, WV; 9 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 28, 1999 with Pastor Roe Smith and Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, May 27, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.