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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.

Ora Virginia Miller

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

Ora Virginia Miller, 88 of South Charleston, died Saturday, November 11, 2000 at home after a long illness.

She was a retired nursing assistant at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of South Charleston.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Jean Frame of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sons: Bob E. Miller of Summerville, SC; Jimmy Miller of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Betty Huston of Scott Depot, WV; Edith Craddock of Beaver, WV; 12 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Morton Estep officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Monday, November 13, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Janet Maxine Mallory

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

Janet Maxine Mallory, 78 of South Charleston, died Friday, November 10, 2000 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a life long resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by her: 3 Sons: Charles O. Mallory of Cedar Town, GA; Shirley C. Mallory of Cave Spring, GA; Tyrone D. Mallory of Valdosta, GA;
1 Sister: Leeda Dunlap of Arcadia, FL; 1 Brother-in-Law: Jack Justice of San Antonio, TX: 10 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, November 11, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Beverley Kay Thaxton

November 9th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beverley Kay Thaxton, 54 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, November 9, 2000 at home after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Eden Baptist Church, Griffithsville.

She is survived by her: Husband: Billy Thaxton; 1 Son: Timothy Thaxton of Yawkey, WV; 1 Brother: Gary Dunlap of Sod, WV; Mother and Step-Father: Marie and Al Vangundy of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Kately Marie Thaxton.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Rick Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Friday, November 10, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.