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Elma C. Jones

January 30th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elma C. Jones, 84, ofAlum Creek, died Sunday, January 30, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew C. Jones and her youngest daughter, Hazel Packtor, both of Alum Creek.

She is survived by her: 3 Sons: Clyde Jones of West Haven, CT; Roy Jones of Alum Creek, W V; Shelby Jones of North Guilford, CT; 1 Daughter: Helen Slater of Clinton, CT; 16 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will beheld in Mid-Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown. Friends may call on Tuesday, February 1, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Gene Marcellus Showen

January 27th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gene Marcellus Showen, 73, of Ashland, Kentucky, formerly of South Charleston, West Virginia and Seth, West Virginia, died Thursday, January 27, 2000 at the home of his son Marc Gregory Showen, Sr. after a long illness.

He was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, West Virginia, a retired Freight Tariff and Rate Specialist at Union Carbide, Charleston, a former employee of the B&O and C&0 Railroads, Danville, a Navy Veteran of WWII and a graduate of Sherman High School.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mildred Elizabeth Kinder Showen; Additional Son: Jeffrey Brian of Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany; 1 Brother: Donald Showen of Cross Lanes, WV; 4 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Monday, January 31, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek and one hour prior to the services at the church.

Olive Marion Coburn Pauley

January 27th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Olive Marion Coburn Pauley, 86, of Charleston died Thursday, January 27, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Council Gap Church of Christ and the last few yeazs she attended the South Charleston Church of Christ.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Daniel M. Pauley of South Charleston, WV; Terry L. Pauley of South Chazleston, WV; 6 Daughters: Olive Irene Blake of Calhoun, GA; Anna Mae Meikle of Houston, TX; Vesta Grinstead of Charleston, WV; Janine Dansereau of Jacksonville, FL; Sharon Ballazd of Cramerton, NC; Connie Ripley of Cashemere, WA; 1 Step-Son: Richard Johnson of Cleveland, OH; 1 Brother: Warren Coburn of Las Vegas, NV; 1 Sister: Wilma Hyllestad of Street, MD; 20 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; 9 Step Grandchildren; 21 Step Great Grandchildren; 1 Step Great Great Granddaughter.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, January 31, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Minister Bob Kessinger and Minister Louis Watts officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Sunday, January 30, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Annwise Elizabeth Robertson Daubenspeck

January 24th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Annwise Elizabeth Robertson Daubenspeck, 79, of Union City, Georgia died Monday, January 24, 2000 at Christian City Convalescent Center, Union City, Georgia after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the North Fayette United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia.

She is survived by her: Husband: Albert W. Daubenspeck; 1 Daughter and Son-in-law: Rosalie E. and Daniel Mahoney of Carmichael, CA; 1 Son and Daughter-in-law: Albert W. and Cynthia Daubenspeck, III of Carrollton, GA; 3 Grandchildren 2 Brothers: Floyd Robertson, Jr. of Charleston, W V; Ulysses G. Robertson of Portsmouth, VA; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, January 28, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Arnold B. Cook officiating. Burial will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Christian City Convalescent Center, 7345 Red Oak Road, Union City, GA 30291.

James R. Cooper

January 22nd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James R. Cooper, 74, of Charleston died Saturday, January 22, 2000, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, a W WII Army Veteran and was called the miracle man because he was the only survivor out of 254 men in a battle in Germany.

He is survived by his: 1 Son Terry Lee Cooper of Humcane, W V; 6 Daughters: Doris Jean Cooper of Cartersville, GA; Maxine Cooper of Dunkirk, IN; Sandra Cole of Cleveland, OH; Margaret Oxley of Davis Creek, WV; Carolyn Cooper of St. Albans, WV; Eva Lou Cooper of NC; 2 Sisters: Estel Wade of Griffithsville, WV; Virginia Griffith of Yawkey, WV; 5 Brothers: Jasper Cooper, Jr. of Yawkey, WV; George Cooper of Yawkey, WV; Rev. Bernard Cooper of Griffithsville, WV; Raymond Cooper of NC; Gene Cooper of Massillon, OH; 24 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Thelma Pearl Pauley

January 22nd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thelma Pearl Pauley, 91, of Charleston died January 22, 2000 at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation Center, Dunbar after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Ruth Community Church.

She is survived by her: 7 Sons: Harry Lee Pauley of Cleveland, OH; Robert Pauley of Cleveland, OH; Edwazd Pauley of Cleveland, OH; Landon Pauley of Charleston, WV; Harold Pauley of Cleveland, OH; David Pauley of Cleveland, OH; Quincy Pauley of Cleveland, OH; 2 Daughters: Virginia M. Cantley of Westerville, OH; Margaret R. Marker of Charleston, W V; 2 Sisters: Maxine Richards of Cleveland, OH; Mary Meadows of Hernshaw, WV; 36 Grandchildren 54 Great Grandchildren I1 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 12:00 Noon with Paul Hudson officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM.

Myrtie Ellen Kirk

January 22nd, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Myrtie Ellen Kirk, 97, of South Charleston died Saturday, January 22, 2000 at Sunrise Care & Rehabilitation, Dunbar, after a long illness.

She attended Mahone Chapel at Ashford and Weslyan Church at Nellis and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her: Grandson: David Painter of South Charleston, WV; 2 Great Grandsons: Bryan and Troy Painter of South Charleston, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Fairley McCormick officiating. Burial will be held in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call on Monday, January 24, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Lester (Michael) Webb

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

Lester (Michael) Webb, 50, of Hurricane, formerly of South Charleston, died Friday, January 21, 2000 at the home of his sister Jean Schronce after a long illness.

He was a graduate of West Virginia State College, a former math teacher at Dunbar Jr. High School and a Navy Veteran.

He is also survived by his: Son: Michael A. Webb at home; Daughter: Andrea Painter of South Charleston, WV; Mother: Mabel Webb Dunaway of Sumerco, WV; Sister: Betty Means of Sumerco, WV; 7 Brothers: James E. Webb of NID; Richard I. Webb of Charleston, WV; William Foster Webb of South Charleston, WV; Bobby L. Webb of South Charleston, WV; Cecil E. Webb of KS; Gifford D. Webb of Southside, WV; Kenneth D. Webb of Poca, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, January 24, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Carl Lester Bell officiating. Burial will be held in the Means-Webb Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call on Sunday, January 23, 2000 from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home.

Jonathan Lee Sharp

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

Jonathan Lee Sharp, 73, of Alum Creek, died Friday, January 21, 2000 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He was an army veteran of the Korean war and the son of the late Rev. Tony Sharp.

He is survived by his: 2 Sons: Johnny E. Sharp of Alum Creek, WV; Michael Sharp of Alum Creek, WV; 4 Daughters: Nellie Kirk of Alum Creek, WV; Sonja Flack of Elkview, WV; Sandra Loebbaka of Chicago, II,; Cheryl Sharp of Chicago, II,; 1 Brother: David Sharp of South Charleston, WV; 4 Sisters: Zorra Brown of Marmet, W V; Yvonne Harrison of Alum Creek, W V; Mamie Elizabeth Richards of Alum Creek, WV; Mary Parsons of South Hills, WV; 22 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, January 24, 2000 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Kepis Parsons officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the service.

Hersey “Mike” Adkins

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

Hersey “Mike” Adkins, 34, of Madison died January 17, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

He is survived by his: Dad: Garrett Adkins of Alkol, WV; 1 Sister: Connie Hunter of Madison, WV; 2 Brothers: Rodney Adkins ofMcCorkle, WV; Leon Adkins of Hamlin, WV; 2 Half-Sisters: Amy Adkins of Alkol, WV; Cristen Adkins of Alkol, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, January 21,2000 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Thursday, January 20, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.