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Josephine Opal Gillenwater

December 4th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Josephine Opal Gillenwater, 79 of Winfield, formerly of St. Albans died Monday, December 4, 2000 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Albans after a long illness.

She was a Baptist and a companion and caregiver for the elderly.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Jerry Stewart of Mesquite, TX; Daniel Gillenwater of Tornado, WV; 1 Daughter: Patricia Gillespie of Vermilion, OH; 3 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey on Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. There will not be a visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Edward Bowman

December 3rd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edward Bowman, 69 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, December 3, 2000 at home after a short illness.

He was a carpenter and a life long resident of Lincoln county.

He is survived by his: 1 Son: Sparky Bowman of Scott Depot, WV; 2 Brothers: General Bowman of Alum Creek, WV; Paul Bowman of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Sister: Kay Fannin of Dunbar, WV; 2 Grandchildren: Watson Ray and April Dawn; 3 Great Grandsons: Taylor James, Marcus, and Kaden.

Services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will be held in Bowman Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Ernestine “Renee” Whitlock

December 1st, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ernestine “Renee” Whitlock, 41, of St. Albans died Friday, December 1, 2000 at home after a short illness.

She was formerly a customer representative for AT&T. She was preceded in death by her father, William Allen, sister Sharon Harrison and brother Michael Allen.

She is survived by her: Husband: Wayne Whitlock; Daughter: Tasha Whitlock of St. Albans, WV; Son: Michael Whitlock of St. Albans, WV; Foster Son: Joseph McGlaughin of North Carolina; Mother: Anna K. Allen of St. Albans, WV; 6 Brothers: William Allen of Pennsylvania; Gary Allen of St. Albans, WV; Jeffrey Allen of Ohio; Patrick Allen of Colliers, WV; Eric Allen of South Dakota; Jerry Lee Allen of St. Albans, WV; 1 Granddaughter: MacKenzie Whitlock.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bruce Young officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Chazleston. Friends may call Monday, December 4, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Kenneth C. Humphries

November 29th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Kenneth C. Humphries, 75 of Charleston, died Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.

He was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a retired electrical engineer for Capitol Cablevision, a member of the Spirit of Life Church, Dunbar. He was area director of Operation Blessing and treasurer for Tri State Christian Counseling Services and Business Men’s Fellowship USA.

He is survived by his: Wife: Tina; 2 Sons: Lee Nelson Humphries of Hurricane, WV; Clifford Humphries of Kanawha City, WV; 1 Daughter: Hayley Humphries at home;
1 Step-Son: E.J. Huffman at home; 1 Sister: Vivian Neal of Oak Hill, WV; 2 Grandchildren: Matt & Rachael.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 2, 2000 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Michael Dent officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Friday, December 1, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Hugh O. Jones

November 29th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hugh O. Jones, 80 of Griffithsville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired store manager for Rose Shopping Center, Alum Creek , a WWII Army Veteran where he served as a member of the Old Ironside 1st Armored Division.

He was a POW for 27 months and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post # 4768 and a former member of the Alum Creek Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Lilly.

He is survived by: Wife: Louise; 5 Sons Gene Ray Jones of Norfolk, VA; Olin Lee Jones of Griffithsville, W V; Ralph Edward of Griffithsville, WV; Bryant Keith of Griffithsville, WV; Kenneth Alan Jones of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Daughter: Sheila Jamison of Morgantown, WV; 10 Grandchildren; Special Caregiver: Katie Runyon of Sias, WV; Special Friend: Bill Turley of Sod, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 1, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768. Friends may call on Thursday, November 30, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Pearl A. Holstein Graley

November 18th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pearl A. Holstein Graley, 80 of South Charleston, died Saturday, November 18, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of Leon Memorial Church at Olcott, and a life long resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by her: Husband: Lonnie Graley; 3 Sons: Joe DeWeese of Madison, WV; Skip Holstein of Waverly, WV; Kevin Holstein of Brounland,WV; 2 Daughters: Darleen Holstein of Brounland, WV; Almeda Kelly of South Charleston, WV; 6 Step-Daughters: Diane Hannah of Charleston, W V; Wanda Graley of Charleston, WV; Pam Boggs of South Charleston, WV; Susie Myers of St Albans, WV; Melody Toursarhadi of Columbus, OH; Tina Ertl of Columbus, OH; 1 Sister: Katheryn Kinder of Floral City, FL; 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 11 Step Grandchildren, 12 Step Great Grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mayford Witt and Eddie Belcher officiating. Burial will be in Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, November 20, 2000 at the funeral home.

Nathan Ray Turley

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

Nathan Ray Turley, 45 of Alum Creek, died Thursday, November 16, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

He was a mechanic, a 1974 graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville, and a life long resident of Lincoln County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Deborah Kay Turley; 1 Daughter: Crystal Turley of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Son Christopher Turley of St. Albans, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Shanika King; Dustin Turley; Zane Turley.

Services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman and Rev. Elmer Stowers officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Sunday, November 19, 2000 from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home.

Mildred Aldridge Chafin

November 14th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mildred Aldridge Chafin, 81 of Alum Creek, died Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of God’s Tabernacle, Spring Hill.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Jack Chafin of Alum Creek, WV; Clifford “Skip” Chafin of Laurinburg, NC; 2 Daughters: Patricia Barker of South Charleston, WV; Gloria Duncan of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: James Aldridge of Leland, NC; 2 Sisters: Eula Cason of Barefoot Bay, FL; Ruby Plumley of South Charleston, WV; 9 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bill Stanley and Pastor Randy Stanley officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, November 16, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Cornelia Ann Sharp

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

Cornelia Ann Sharp, 68 of Alum Creek, died Monday, November 13, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was retired from the Wheeling Tile Company and she attended the Potter’s House Church, Alum Creek.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Doug Sharp of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Daughter: Romona Gibson of Marmet, WV; 3 Sisters: Betty Fredricks of Port St. Lucy, FL; Grace Eickleberry of Port St. Lucy, FL; Beulah Marie Tackett of Port St. Lucy, FL; 2 Grandsons: Willie and Wesley Gibson.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kellis F. Parsons officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Emmett Slack, Jr.

November 12th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emmett Slack, Jr., 60 of Elizabeth, died Sunday, November 12, 2000 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg, after a short illness.

He was a retired coal miner from Valley Camp Coal Company.

He is survived by his: 1 Son: Larry Slack of Parkersburg, WV; 1 Daughter: Darlene Adams of Charleston, SC; Mother: Elsie Slack of Elizabeth, WV; 2 Sisters: Mary Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; Carol Holstein of Hernshaw, WV; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Shawn Graley officiating. Burial will be in the Marmet Cemetery, Marmet. Friends may call on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.