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Macil Gillenwater

March 17th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Macil Gillenwater, 86 of Sumerco, WV died Saturday, March 17, 2001 after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a Christian.

She was survived by her: 3 Daughters: Geraldine Marker and Bonnie Clark both of Sumerco, WV; Patty Justice of Charleston, WV; 2 Sons: Lloyd Gillenwater of Dunbar, WV; David Gillenwater of Sumerco, WV; 10 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Beulah Louise Eskew

March 14th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beulah Louise Eskew, 66 of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was survived by her: 4 Sons: Eddie, David, and Teddy Eskew all of Alum Creek, WV; Tommy Eskew of South Charleston, WV; 3 Daughters: Debbie Chandler and Donna Baire both of Alum Creek, WV; Martha Barker of Ridgeview, WV; 1 Brother: Ronald Holstine of Emmons, WV; 3 Sisters: Mary Ellen Holstine of Danville, W V; Ruby Cantley of Alum Creek, WV; Ida Estep of Ashford, WV; 14 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, March 16, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Barker Cemetery Ashford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Eddie Allen Hager

March 10th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Eddie Allen Hager, 53 of Charleston, formerly of Florida, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 at CAMC General Division ER after a long illness.

He was a former accountant for the Civilian Air Force Department at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

He is survived by: Mother: June Hager of Charleston, WV; Father: Curtis Hager of Alkol, WV.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, March 12, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Elisha Holbrook, Sr.

March 10th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elisha Holbrook, Sr., 70 of Tornado, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a long illness.

He was a retired truck driver for Myers Transfer and Storage in Charleston.

He is survived by: Wife: Norma; 6 Sons: John and Ronnie Holbrook both of Campbells Creek, W V; Terry Holbrook of Hampton, GA; Charles Holbrook and Lige Holbrook, Jr. both of Alum Creek, WV; Bill Holbrook of South Charleston, W V; 2 Step-Daughters: Wanda Lee of Griffithsville, WV; Virginia Sprout of Newton Falls, OH; 2 Step-Sons: Earl Lee of Lima, OH; James Lee of Cleveland, OH; 5 Sisters: Marie Sigmon, Mabel Simmons, Olive Rose Haynes, Janet Cook &Annette Callison; 4 Brothers: Harold Holbrook, Charles Holbrook, Marion Holbrook & Floyd Holbrook 26 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.

There will be no funeral service or visitation. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to: Hospice in Lincoln County, PO Box 387, Hamlin, West Virginia 25523. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in Charge of Arrangements.

Rosie Mae Lovejoy

February 28th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rosie Mae Lovejoy, 77 of Spurlockville, died Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at Boone Memorial Hospital emergency room after a long illness.

She was a former owner and operator ofLovejoy’s Personal Care Home in Huntington. She attended Bulger Community Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Lovejoy.

She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Lou Ellen Adkins of Alkol, WV; Willis Carol Smith of Spurlockville, WV; Tracy Lynn Smith of Spurlockville, W V;
1 Other Child: (she raised) Freddy Meade of FL; 1 Brother: Ervin Branham of Hamlin, W V; 5 Grandchildren: Tara Hager, Blaine Smith, Robin Smith, Savannah Smith & Jennifer Adkins 2 Step-Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandson: Dustin Cline Hager.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, March 3, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will be in Lovejoy Family Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Friday, March 2, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jimmie D. McKinney

February 27th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jimmie D. McKinney, 66 of Sod, died Tuesday February 27, 2001 in Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a member of Laborers Local 1363 and was a Baptist.

He is survived by his: Wife: Phyllis; 2 Daughters: Darrell Tudor of Joes Creek, W V; Shelly Beam of Joes Creek, WV; 1 Son: Mike McKinney of Joes Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Pearl Johnson of Barboursville, WV; 4 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Carl Lester Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Pauley Cemetery, Joes Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Joe Bennie Padilla

February 26th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Joe Bennie Padilla, 74 of Alum Creek, died Monday, February 26, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired boiler maker and a member of local #667 boiler makers. He attended the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a charter member of the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 and he served as district commander. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Kacey Estep.

He is survived by his: Wife: Freda; 2 Daughters: Carmen Cochran of Alum Creek, WV; Mickey Gillenwater of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Son: Mark Padilla of Alum Creek, WV; 5 Grandchildren 5 Great-Grandchildren

Visitation will be held at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM.

Services will be held at the church on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military grave side rites given by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Alfie M. Saul

February 20th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alfie M. Saul, 82, of Yawkey died Tuesday, February 20, 2001 after a long illness at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He was retired from FMC, an Army veteran of W WII , a lifelong resident of Lincoln County and last attended Eden Baptist Church, Yawkey, West Virginia.

He is survived by: 2 Sons &Daughter- in-Law: Danny &Joyce Saul of Yawkey, WV; Johnny Saul of Yawkey, WV; 1 Brother: Boyd Saul of Florida; 1 Sister: Margaret Miller of Florida; 5 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, February 23, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor William Layne officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, February 22, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Vance Harse Lacy

February 19th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Vance Harse Lacy, 49 of Pine Grove, died Friday, February 19, 2001 at home after a four year battle with cancer.

He was a former employee of Berry Hill Country Club, Charleston, a life long resident of Lincoln county and a graduate of Duval High School.

He is survived by his: Parents: Cline and Betty Lacy of Pine Grove, WV; 2 Sisters: Vinell Smith of Sarasota, FL; Marlene Solberg of Charleston, WV; 3 Brothers: Skip Lacy of St. Albans, WV; Randall Lacy of Pine Grove, WV; Ashley Lacy of Crozet, VA; 4 Nieces and 3 Nephews.

Visitation will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, February 19, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM. Services will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, February, 20, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove.

Ralph “Mac” M. McClure

February 15th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ralph “Mac” M. McClure, 83, of Charleston died Thursday, February 15, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.
He was a retired supervisor in order processing at Union Carbide, South Charleston, a member of Oakwood Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and various others positions of leadership. He was a volunteer at the Shepherd Center in Charleston. He was a WWII Army veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Lois McClure; 3 Daughters and Son-in-laws: Pam &Bob Vicars, Charleston, WV; Patty &Gib Hunter of Oxford, OH; Nancy &Bob Guttendorf, Ann Arbor, MI; 1 Sister: Wanda Neal of St. Albans, WV; 5 Grandchildren: Sara, Chris, Beth, Kathryn & Nathan.

Services will be held at Oakwood Baptist Church on Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lee White and Pastor David Bess officiating. Entombment will be in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, February 17, 2001 from 4 to 6 PM at the church and one hour prior to service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Oakwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 855 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314. Curry Funeral Home of Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.