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Walter S. Lovejoy

September 30th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Walter S. Lovejoy, 85 of Alum Creek, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at home after a long illness.

He was retired owner and operator of W. S. Lovejoy Drilling Co. of Alum Creek, was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge and was an Army veteran of W WII

He is survived by his: Wife: Effie; 3 Sons: Walter S. Jr. of Sod, WV; John E. of Alum Creek, WV; Richard L. of St. Petersburg, FL; 2 Daughters: Lou Ella Jackson of Northbrook, II.; Don Rheta Margolis of Oak Island, NC; 2 Brothers: Dorsel “Tuck” of Alum Creek, WV; George Edward of Campbells Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Irene Sowards of East Liverpool, OH; 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Oshel Bell and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with Masonic Graveside Rites by the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge and also Military Graveside Rites by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Virginia Oxley Pauley

September 29th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Oxley Pauley, 75 of Yawkey, died Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was a lifetime member of Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey and was retired from Columbia Gas where she had worked as an IBM Operator.

She is survived by her: Husband: Virgil; Daughter and Son-in-law: Katherine and Frank Kilburn of Yawkey; Brother and Sister-in-law: Eddie and Doris Oxley of Dunbar; Granddaughter: Melissa and her husband, Harold Marty Burk;

Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Murrel McKinney and Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Laudric E. Holstein

September 28th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Laudric E. Holstein, 69, of McCorkle, died peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2002.

He was retired from the Lincoln Co. Board of Education with 25 years service and attended the Vision of Harvest Baptist Church at McCorkle.

He is survived by his wife: Gladys; 1 Son: Mark Holstein of McCorkle, WV; 1 Step Daughter: Sharon Madden of St Albans, WV; 1 Step Son: John Paul of McCorkle, WV; 1 Brother: Burl Holstein of OH; 2 Grandchildren; 6 Great grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 30, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Billy Silva officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

G. Keith Young

September 26th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

G. Keith Young, 28, of St. Albans, died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at home after a long illness.

He is survived by his: Son: Brennan Young of St. Albans; Mother: Penny Young of St. Albans; Father: Carl Young of Florida; 2 Brothers: Kenneth of South Charleston; Kevin of St. Albans; Grandmother: Margaret Newcomer of Tango.

Services will be at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 4:00 PM with Pastor Carl Lester Bell officiating. Burial will be in Orchazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Albert Warren Daubenspeck, Jr.

September 25th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Albert Warren Daubenspeck, Jr., 86, passed away September 25, 2002 at Merrill Gardens in Carrollton, Georgia.

Mr. Daubenspeck was born December 27, 1915 in Mullins, West Virginia son of the late Albert Warren Daubenspeck and Elizabeth Gibson Daubenspeck. He served in World Waz II, achieving the rank of sergeant in the Air Force and was honorable discharged in 1946. He was a retired accountant from PPG Industries (1949 – 1982). He was a loving husband and father who achieved his goal of having and providing for a family who loves him. He recently moved to Carrollton, Georgia from Union City, Georgia. In retirement he enjoyed his community of friends and creating stained glass lamps. He was a former member of North Fayette United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, Georgia and was a recent member of Carrollton First United Methodist Church, Carrollton, Georgia.

Besides his pazents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annwise E. Daubenspeck.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie E. and Daniel F. Mahoney of Sacramento, CA; his son and daughter-in-law, A. Warren and Cindy Daubenspeck, III of Carrollton, GA; his two grandsons, Mr. Nate Mahoney and Mr. Josh Mahoney of Sacramento, CA; and his granddaughter, Miss Alison Daubenspeck of Carrollton, GA.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, West Virginia with Pastor Mike Kordusky officiating. Interment will Follow at Mountain View Memorial Park, Charleston, West Virginia. The familywill receive friends following the service from 3PM until 5PM at the Alum Creek Community Building, Alum Creek, West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made in his memory to Christian City, 7350 Lester Road, Union City, Georgia 30291-2317 or Hospice ofTanner Medical Center, P.O. Box 1136. Carrollton, Georgia 30112.

Julie Ann Gillian

September 24th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Julie Ann Gillian, 42, of St. Albans died Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was the company administrator for the Children’s Theatre of Charleston. Julie was very active in theater in the Charleston area. She was involved in the Charleston Stage Co., Kanawha Players as well as the Children’s Theatre in various capacities. She was a former employee of January’s Academy of Dance in Charleston. She served as an instructor and director at Camp William and often in other theatre camps. She was an active member of Highlawn Baptist Church where she had served as a children’s choir director and helped with the drama presentations.

She is survived by: 3 Sisters: Lisa Gillian Simmons of Sandyville, WV Amy Gillian Jarrett of St. Albans, W V Emily Gillian Boles of St. Albans, WV; 2 Brothers: David Michael Gillian of Cross Lanes, WV Matthew Richmond Gillian of Hohenwald, TN; Nieces &Nephews: Greg, Sarah, Timothy, Chelsea, Jenny, Justin, Brad, Geoff, T. J., Melissa, Erica & Elyse.

Memorial service will be 7:30 PM Thursday, October, 3, 2002 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia. Friends will be received from 5:30 to 7:30 PM prior to the service. Interment will be in Richmond Family Cemetery, Sandstone, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the following: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25064, the Children’s Theatre of Charleston or Highlawn Baptist Church Music Program.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in charge of services.

Beulah Florence Hill

September 20th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beulah Florence Hill, 90 of South Charleston, died Friday, September 20, 2002 at Sweetbriar of Dunbar after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and former member of the South West Church of God in South Charleston.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Marian Stover of St. Albans, WV; 2 Sons: Don Hill and wife, Barbara of Willington, OH; Robert Hill and wife, Wanda of Cleveland, OH; 12 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 16 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Monday, September 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Sophia Dolores Smith

September 18th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sophia Dolores Smith, 90, of Teays Valley, formerly of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church and the Dunbar Eastern Star.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Janet Perry of Scott Depot, WV; Niece: Jean Tauck of California.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at the funeral home.

Mary Frances McClure Antill

September 16th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Frances McClure Antill, 78 of Alkol, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2002 at CAMC General Division.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and church secretary. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Arritt.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; two sons, Timmy Antill of Yawkey and David Antill of Millwood; one daughter, Loretta Whitten of Alkol; one brother, Clarence McClure ofFlint, MI; two sisters, Mane Calhoun of MI and Dorothy Meadows of Alkol; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren;

Services will be held at the Sycamore Grove Missionazy Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Darrell Searls and Rev. Bill Pistore officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 from 6 to 8 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek and on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jerry D. James

September 8th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jerry D. James, Sr. 66 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, September 8, 2002, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a retired mechanic for Hobe Mining and was preceded in death by his son, Jack and granddaughter, Camy Jo Pettry. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Janice Pazsons James; Daughter: Jo Ellen Pettry of Ashford; 3 Sons: Jerry D. James, Jr. of Ashford; Frank James of Marmet; Rev. John James of Alum Creek; 3 Brothers: Robert of Gleason, Tennessee; Dennis of Chicago, Illinois; Kelly of Alum Creek; 2 Sisters: Donna Pazsons of Ashford; Rita Mustel of Illinois; 17 Grandchildren; 3Step-Grandchildren; Special Friend: Evelyn Lowman Special Friends: Steve Casto Family.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with son, John James, Rev. F.A. Giles and Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in the Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.