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Edna Spencer Bailey

April 25th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edna Spencer Bailey, 92 of Charleston, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at Valley Health Center, South Charleston, after a short illness.

She was a native of Charleston and a member of the Nazarene church.

She is survived by: 4 Daughters: Frances Childress of Charleston, WV; Doris DeBord of Charleston, WV; Wanda Vanhoose of Charleston, WV; Debbie Shaffer of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Clyde Spencer of Charleston, WV; 13 Grandchildren; 20 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the First Church of Nazarene, South Charleston, Friday April 28, 2000 at 7:15pm with Rev. Merlin Provance & Rev. Morton Estep officiating.  Committal service will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston on Saturday at 11:00am.

Martha Jane Eskew

April 21st, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Martha Jane Eskew, 99, of South Charleston, died Friday, April 21, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Janice Whitlock with whom she made her home after a long illness.

She was a Christian, a homemaker, a lifelong resident ofKanawha County and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Eskew, Sr., one daughter and two sons.

She is survived by: Additional Daughters: Virginia Eskew Sanders ofKopperston, WV; Betty Zane Hill of Elkins, W V; Dora Ellen McCormick of Dunkirk, IN;
3 Sons: George W. Eskew, Jr. ofBrounland, WV; Ken Allen Eskew of Robbins, TN; Paul David Eskew of Hartford City, IN;
38 Grandchildren; 68 Great Grandchildren; 28 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Monday, April 24, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. If you wish family ask that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064.

Henry Garrett Holstein

April 17th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Henry Garrett Holstein, 54 of Alum Creek, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

He was a retired Coal Miner for U. S. Steel and he attended the Olcott Community Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mary; 3 Daughters: Lisa Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Debbie Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Crystal Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Son: Garrett Holstein of Chelyan, W V; 3 Foster Daughters: Marie Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; Alpha McCallister of Alum Creek, W V; Debbie Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Foster Son: Mason Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 7 Sisters: Alice Holstein of Ashford, W V; Rowe Eller of Ashford, W V; Wanda Stewart of Alum Creek, W V; Martha Kirk of AlumCreek, W V; Regina Williarns of Alum Creek, WV; Rose Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Becky Thompson of Alum Creek, W V; 3 Brothers: Paul Holstein of Alum Creek, WV; Joey Holstein of South Charleston , W V; Roger Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; 12 Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, April 2Q 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. J. R. Mooney officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

James W. Gillenwater

April 16th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James W. Gillenwater, 58 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a former painter for Dale Raynes, was retired from Lester Raines, was a member ofthe Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, and was a life long resident of Lincoln County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Virginia; 3 Sons: James Allen Gillenwater of Hagerstown, MD; Michael Gillenwater of St. Albans, WV; Joey Gillenwater of South Charleston, WV; 4 Sisters: Betty Dunlap of Sumerco, WV; Helen Steele of Hurricane, WV; Ruby Sandt of Winfield, WV; Janet Jones of Winfield, WV; 2 Brothers: Darrell Gillenwater of Alum Creek, WV; Kenneth Gillenwater of Robertsburg, WV; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Monday, April 17, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

James C. Danks

April 13th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James C. Danks, 87 of South Charleston, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at home after a short illness.

He was a retired carpenter from FMC, a charter member of FMC Sportsmans Club, a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church located in South Charleston and was a member of ODD Fellows of Spring Hill.

He is survived by: Wife: Nina; 2 Daughters: Pamela Snodgrass of Hurricane, WV; Carla Wade of St. Albans, WV; 2 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild Niece: Armilda Perry of Charleston, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Dr. John Allen officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call 2 hours prior to service on Saturday.

Mabel Mae Gunnoe

April 13th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mabel Mae Gunnoe, 84 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Gunnoe, also by her 3 sons: Ray, Franklin, &Jimmy Gunnoe. She was a Christian and a Baptist.

She is survived by her: 4 Daughters: Nada Gunnoe of Griffithsville, WV; Bina McComas of Hamlin_ WV; Nola Miller of Griffithsville, W V; Daisybell Gunnoe of Griffithsville, WV; 4 Sons: Arlie Gunnoe of Sod, WV; Allen Gunnoe of Madison, WV; Orvie Gunnoe of Hedgesville, WV; Lowell Gunnoe of Manasas, VA; 2 Brothers: Donald Jarrell of Danville, WV; Luther Jarrell of Roosevelt, UT; 23 Grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. William Cline and Rev. Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Saturday, April 15, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Ruby Jewell May Cooper

April 11th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruby Jewell May Cooper, 102 of St. Albans, formerly of Griffithsville, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Albans after a long illness.

She was a homemaker a member of the Eden Baptist Church, Griffithsville and was preceded in death by her son Ross May.

She is survived by her: Sister: Marvene Mason of Barboursville, WV; Niece: Betty Collins of St. Albans, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, April 14, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in May Cemetery, Griffithsville. Friends may call 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home.

“S.B.” Samuel Bryan Matthews

April 10th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

“S.B.” Samuel Bryan Matthews, 80 of South Charleston, died Monday, April 10, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from F.M.C. with 43 years of service as a turbine repairman, a member and deacon of the Bethel Baptist Church, South Charleston, was a former native of Lincoln County, lived in South Charleston for 53 years, and was a Navy veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his: 2 Sons: Samuel Quentin Matthews of South Charleston, WV; Steven Larrel Matthews of St. Albans, WV; 3 Daughters: Paula Jo King of South Charleston, WV; Vonda Blanche Turner of South Chazleston, WV; Marla Rae Goff of Orlando, FL; 1 Brother; John Matthews of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: Garnet Vickers of Alkol, WV; Waynoka Kelley of Yawkey, WV; 9 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Joe Wolfe and Pastor Johnny Matthews officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Pazk, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Edith L. Nunn

April 6th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edith L. Nunn, 57 of Alum Creek, died Thursday, April 6, 2000 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

She was a former mail contractor for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of God’s Tabernacle in Spring Hill.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Dwayne R. Nunn of Alum Creek, WV; Mother: Mildred Chafin of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Brothers: Jack Chaffin of Alum Creek, WV; Clifford Chaffin ofLauringburg, NC; 2 Sisters: Patricia Barker of South Charleston, WV; Gloria Duncan of Charleston, WV; Caregiver: Janet Lovejoy of Hamlin, WV;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Bill Stanley and Pastor Randy Stanley officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday.

Audrey “Jack” Farrell

March 28th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Audrey “Jack” Farrell, 76, of Alkol died Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Kathy’s Tender Touch Nursing Home, Camp Creek, after a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal, Robinhood, a member of the Left Fork Baptist Church and a member of the UMWA.

He is survived by his: Wife: Christene; 1 Step-Son: Stanley Miller of Alkol, WV; 1 Step-Daughter: Stephanie Oxley of Raleigh, NC; 1 Sister: Marie Young of Summersville, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, March 31, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Randall Kinder and Rev. Jerry Graley officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, March 30, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.