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Ray H. Armstrong

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

Ray H. Armstrong, 70 of Beckley, formerly of McCorkle, died Friday, July 27, 2001 at Heartland of Beckley after a long illness.

He had formerly attended McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his: 3 Sisters: Delphia Miller of Charleston; Katherine Dunlap and Freda Dunlap both of McCorkle.

Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, July 30, 2001 at the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Pauline Virginia Jarrett

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

Pauline Virginia Jarrett, 74 of Charleston, died Saturday, July 21, 2001 at CAMC Memorial division after a long illness.

She was retired from Shoney’s.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Sharon E. Summerfield of Sod, WV; 1 Son: Gary Summerfield of Delta Junction, AK.

There will not by any services.

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.