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James Earl Smith

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

James Earl Smith, 71 of Racine, Ohio, formerly of Lincoln County West Virginia, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at home after a brief illness.

He was aself-employed mechanic, a mason and member of the Brooklyn Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his: Wife: Alice; 3 Sons: Larry James Smith Casto ofElkview, WV; David Earl Smith of South Charleston, WV; Timothy W. Smith of Charleston, SC; 2 Daughters: Linda Skeens of Whitesville, WV; Lori Gabbert of Raleigh, NC; 3 Brothers: Carlos Smith of Charleston, WV; Zack Smith of North Olmstead, OH; Gregory Smith of Loraine, OH; 5 Sisters: Arbutus Parsons of Springhill, WV; Doris Saunders of Danville, WV; June Funderburk of Charleston, WV; Judy Kent of Spotsylvania, VA; Brenda George of Follingsbee,  WV; 12 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, West Virginia, at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 20, 2001, with Rev. Harold Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery McCorkle, West Virginia. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday, July 19, 2001 at the funeral home.

Ellen Ann Hudson White

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

Ellen Ann Hudson White, 70 of Charleston, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was formerly of Elkhart, Indiana and York, Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband Carlos White and mother, Beulah Hudson.

She is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Joyce White of Greensboro, NC; Jennifer Lemming of Indianapolis, IN; 2 Sisters: Delma Hudson of Charleston, WV; Doris Hayes of York, PA; 1 Brother: Gary Hudson of Charleston, WV; 2 Grandchildren: Jason King and Monika King.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 21, 2001 with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Friday, July 20, 2001 at the funeral home.

Fred Edwards

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

Fred Edwards, 81 of Alum Creek, died Saturday, July 14, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA,. He was also retired from and a member of the Laborers Local Union #1353. He was the owner-operator of Edwards Grocery at Alum Creek and was a WWII Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mabel Dunlap Edwards; 2 Sons: Larry of Alum Creek; Jerry of Olmstead Falls, OH; 2 Daughters: Glenna Chapman of Alum Creek; Pamela McCormick of Wheeling; 1 Brother: Robert Edwards of Alum Creek; 7 Grandchildren: Elisa Edwards, Heidi Belleau, Cindy Orr, Jarrod Chapman, Shani Thomas, Brandon McCormick, & Gerri Lynn Edwards; 3 Great Grandchildren: Caitlin Orr, Nathanael Thomas, & Hannah Thomas.

Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, July 16, 2001 at the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Roe Smith Officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park at Alum Creek . Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Sunday at the Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek. The family would like to acknowledge and express their grateful appreciation to Hospice for their support in a time of great need.

Grace Mae Flowers

July 13th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Grace Mae Flowers, 82 of St. Albans, died Friday, July 13, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Spring Hill and a Navy veteran of WWII.

She is survived by her: Husband: James P. Flowers; 1 Daughter: Patty Baker of St. Albans; 1 Son: John Flowers of Charleston; 1 Sister: Gladys Holstein of Sod; 2 Granddaughters: Melissa and Beth Lazear of St. Albans;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Joe Wolfe officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Saturday, July 14, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Bobby L. Webb

July 9th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bobby L. Webb, 42 of Alum Creek, died Monday, July 9, 2001 at home after a short illness.
He was an employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education for 21 years at Kenna Elementary as a custodian. He was the son of the late Walter and Mable Webb and was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Webb.

He is survived by his: Wife: Debbie Hess Webb; 1 Step-Daughter: Aleshia Boardman of Alum Creek; 1 Step-Son: Joseph Boardman of Alum Creek; 6 Brothers: Richard and wife, Helen Webb of Charleston; James F. Webb of Maryland; Foster and wife, Nancy Webb of South Charleston; Cecil Webb of Junction City, KS; Gifford Webb of Mason County; Kenneth Webb of West Hamlin; 2 Sisters: Betty Means and husband, Bobby of Sumerco; Jean Schronce and husband, Gordon of Hamlin.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 2 PM with Pastor Lloyd Humphreys and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be held in Means Webb Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Robert B. “Bob” Ballard

July 4th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert B. “Bob” Ballard, 86 of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at Valley Health Village in South Charleston after a short illness.

He was a retired utility foreman for Union Carbide, South Charleston with 42 years service. He was a 1934 graduate of Washington District High School, Alum Creek.

He also was a born again Christian and had attended Alum Creek Nazarene Church.

He is survived by his: 1 Daughter: Brenda Griffith of South Charleston; 1 Sister: Naomi Griffith of Victoria, TX; 3 Grandchildren: Alan Griffith of Lewisville, NC; Brenda Myers of St Albans; Robert B. Griffith of Alum Creek.

Services will be 1:00 PM on Friday, July 6, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to: The Christ Birthday Offering C/O Maranatha Fellowship, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, W V 25177.

Nellie O. Parsons

June 29th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nellie O. Parsons, 85, of South Charleston, died Friday, June 29, 2001 at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe E. Parsons, Sr.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Fint N.. Pazsons of Cleveland, OH; Roscoe E. Parsons, Jr. of South Charleston, WV; 8 Daughters: Shelby J. Carrier, Mary A. Kidd, R. Cazol Pauley and Karen E. Hudson all of South Charleston, WV; Margie P. Teaney of Charleston, WV; E. Kay Wing of St. Albans, WV; Janice M. Pauley and Rebecca J. Marmon both of Sod, WV; 1 Brother: Adair Akers of South Charleston, WV; 3 Sisters: Eva Gregg of Scott Depot, WV; Alberta Haga of Sophia, WV; Nora Lipscomb of Charleston, W V; 22 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, July 1, 2001 at 2 PM with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, June 30, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Bobby Gillenwater

June 21st, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bobby Gillenwater, 73, of St. Cloud, Florida, died June 18, 2001 in Florida after a long illness.

Graveside services will be Thursday, June 21, 2001 at Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlocksville West Virginia at 2:00 PM with Minister Murrel McKinney officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline “Poggy” Pauley

June 16th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pauline “Poggy” Pauley, 79, of Sumerco, died Saturday, June 16, 2001 in Valley Health Village, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a member of the Summit Church of God, Sumerco, and was preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Roxie Pauley.

She is survived by her: Sisters: Betty Cassle of Sumerco, W V; Doris Runyan of South Charleston, WV; 2 Nieces; 1 Nephew; 4 Great-Nieces; 1 Great Nephew.

Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Z. Lillie Midkiff

June 13th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Z. Lillie Midkiff, 96, of Nitro went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at home after a long illness. She was formerly of Alum Creek.

She was a homemaker, a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Midkiff and son, Leo Midkiff.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Maxine Thomas of Alum Creek, WV Katie Allen of St. Albans, WV; 1 Son: Junior Midkiff of St. Albans, WV; 1 Sister: Esther Midkiff of Alum Creek, WV; 3 Brothers: Mayward McClure of Sumerco, W V Clifford McClure of Sumerco, WV Herbert McClure of Winfield, WV; 13 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, June 15, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Walter Allen and Pastor Joe Scarberry officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call Thursday, June 14, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.