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Ladonna Sue Wagoner Smith, 62, of Poca, formerly of Sod, died Friday, May 11, 2001 at home of breast cancer.

She was preceded in death by her late husbands: Alton R. Wagoner and Hillard E. Smith, her parents: Allen C. Smith and Dora A. Young Smith, sisters: Phyllis A. Davis and Emalene Wooten. She is a member of Naomi Primitive Baptist Church, Charleston. She worked many years as a hairdresser and as a Home Health Aide.

She leaves behind: 2 Daughters and Sons-in-law: Tanu-a L. and Gordon S. Monroe of Vienna, WV; Sherri D. and Kevin P. Barry of Charlestown, WV; 7 Grandchildren: Derrick Wagoner, Colin, Brendan, Liam and Kayleigh Ladonna Barry, Ashlee and Autumn Monroe; 4 Sisters: Betty Honaker of Culloden, WV; Wanda Dunlap of St. Albans, WV; Lois Connery of Hurricane, WV; Judy Hale of South Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Charles Smith of Hurricane, WV; Many friends and family.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Elder Monroe Hammon and Elder Ronald Sargent officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Kyle D. McClure

May 6th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Kyle D. McClure, 75 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, May 6, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was a member of McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his: 2 Brothers: Seaward and Vance.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will be held at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Ralph T. Pauley

May 3rd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ralph T. Pauley, 71 of Sod, died Thursday, May 3, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a member and former president of Painters Local #970 with 37 years, a member and former trustee of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Pauley.

He is survived by his: Wife of 45 years: Marsha; 2 Daughters and Son-in-law: Elynn Wood of Denver, CO; Jill and Dana Snyder of Griffithsville, WV; 3 Sons and Daughter-in-law: Christopher Ralph, Joey Dell and Orla, James Scott all of Sod, WV; 5 Grandchildren: Luke Wood, Suzanne Blount, Jett Pauley, Colton Snyder, Annie Grace Pauley 3 Sisters: Vivian Pauley and June Dunlap both of Teays Valley, WV; Margurite Adams of Sod, WV; 1 Brother: Lyle Pauley of Salem, VA; Loving Caregiver: Jean Dillon.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 2 PM with Pastor Phil Suiter and Pastor Chester Bird officiating. Burial with Military Graveside Rites given by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 will be held at Pauley Cemetery, Joe’s Creek. Friends may call on Saturday, May 5, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Nellie E. Mannon

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

Nellie E. Mannon, 83 of Sod, died Thursday, April 19, 2001 at the home of her son, Jerry Mannon after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is also survived by her: Other Son: Larry Mannon of Yawkey; 1 Daughter: Anna Mae Doran of Charleston; 2 Sisters: Nina Turley of Alum Creek; Grace Nunn of Sod;
2 Brothers: Orville Nunn of Sod; Dale Nunn of Griffithsville; 6 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren; And a host of friends.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 3:00 PM with Minister Gerald Watts, Minister Richard Runyan, and Minister Justin Imel officiating. Burial will be held in the Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Saturday, April 21, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Katherine June Holstine

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

Katherine June Holstine, 43 of Ashford, died Thursday, April 19, 2001 at CAMC General Division, after a long illness.

She was survived by her: Companion: Merle Woods; Step-Father: Franklin Holstine; 2 Brothers: Roy and William; 2 Sisters: Brenda Holstine and Sandra Christian;
Nieces and Nephew: Cassi Christian, Heather and Ethan Holstine.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Michael Graley officiating. Burial will be in Holstine Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Saturday, April 21, 2000 at the funeral home.

Keith Newcomer

April 18th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Keith Newcomer, 85 of Hamlin, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a WWII Army veteran.

He is survived by his: Wife: Margaret; 4 Sons: Don Newcomer of St. Albans, WV; John Rose of Brewster, OH; Earl Keith Newcomer of Concord, NC; Terry L. Newcomer of Hamlin, W V; 3 Daughters: Phyllis Linville of Wooster, OH; Wilma Wade of Hamlin, WV; Penny Young of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Sisters: Margaret Slappee of Charleston, WV; Betty Triplett of St. Cloud, FL; 1 Brother: Gordon Newcomer of Oklahoma City, OK; 16 Grandchildren; 10 Great-Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Saturday, Apri121, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Carl Lester Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Friday, April 20, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Garrett L. Adkins

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

Garrett L. Adkins, 62 of Alkol, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

He is survived by his: Wife Lilly; 3 Daughters: Connie Stollings of Madison; Amy and Kristen both at home; 2 Sons: Rodney of Sod; Leon of Hamlin; 4 Sisters: Geraldine Smith of Ridgeview; Kay Allen of Julian; Yvonne Lacy of Sod; Dreama Williams of Clothier; 2 Brothers: Bethel of Foster; Brian of Rock Creek;
10 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, April 20, 2001 at 12:00 PM with Pastor Ralph Hayes officiating. Burial will be held in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Thursday, April 19, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Lorraine Kay Wade

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

Lorraine Kay Wade, 56 of Detroit, Michigan, died Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Botsford Hospital, Redford, Michigan after a short illness.

She was a member of Detroit World Outreach Church.

She is survived by her: Husband: Philip L.; 1 Son: Steven Wade of Huntington, WV; 1 Daughter: Tracy Behnke of Redford, MI; 1 Brother: Randy Drake; 3 Grandchildren: Justin, Kyle & Jessica.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, Apri12Q, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Millard McGhee officiating. Burial will be held in Powell Cemetery, Hamlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Charles Breck Holstein

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

Charles Breck Holstein, 45 of Alum Creek, died Friday, April 13, 2001 at home of a heart attack after his home was destroyed by fire.

He was employed by Advanced Security of Charleston, was a member of Brier Creek Baptist Church, a graduate of George Washington High School and Carver Career and Technical School and was preceded in death by his parents Emory and Tennie Holstein.

He is survived by his: Wife: Sandra DeBord; Daughter: Christina Holstein of Alum Creek, WV; Brother: Eddie Holstein of Alum Creek, WV; Sister: Mary Hypes of South Charleston, WV; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 2 PM. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Sunday, April 15, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Earl Kenneth Creech

April 12th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Earl Kenneth Creech, 84 of Avon Park, Florida, formerly of Alum Creek died Thursday, April 12, 2001 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center after a short illness.

He was a retired coal miner for 45 1/2 years, a member of UMWA and a member of the First Church of God in Ripley, West Virginia.

He is survived by his: Wife: Freda G. Creech; 2 Daughters: Kristina Carr of Ripley, WV; Tonya Yates of Avon Park, FL; 6 Brothers: Arnold Creech of St. Albans, WV; William Creech of Thornville, OH; Donald Creech of Thornville, OH; Wilmer Creech of Alum Creek, WV; Eugene Creech of Alum Creek, WV; Alvin Creech of Avon Park, FL; 2 Sisters: Ruth Woods of St. Albans, WV; Wanda Kennedy of Winfield, WV; 5 Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Timothy Brewer. and Rev. Gary Hale officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call Monday, April 16, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. ‘