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Cornia F. Loftis Tribble

October 24th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Cornia F. Loftis Tribble, 60, of Charleston, went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 24, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division following a short illness. She was surrounded by family and friends.

Cornia was a 1961 graduate of Duval High School and was self-employed. She was a member of the Summit Community Church, Sumerco and sang with the Summit Ridge Trio. She also attended Bible Center Church, Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Angie Williams; her first husband, Jack Loftis, and her sister, Della Arbutus Williams.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne; son, Scott Loftis of Sod; brother, John Williams and his wife, Jean; four sisters, Nellie McClure of Sod, Ruth Cornell of Woodville, Carrie Johnson and her husband, Charles Emmett of Vineland, NJ, and Ann Egnor and her husband, Carl of Sumerco, and many family and friends who truly adored her.

Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Adkins and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be in the Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Institute for Cancer Research at 1759 R. St. NW, Washington, DC.

Betty Tyler

October 19th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Tyler, 48, of Alum Creek, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at home.

She is survived by her: Husband: Chuck; 1 Son: Jamie of South Charleston; 1 Daughter: Amy Gibson of Charleston; Grandson: Jason Gibson; 5 Brothers: Bobby, Joey, Keith, Jeff, and Chris; 2 Sisters: Kay and Barbara;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Moore Family Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Kathryn Williams

October 18th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Kathryn Williams, 77, of Whitesville, formerly of South Charleston, went to be with her Lord October 18, 2003 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Webb and her companion, Rudy Abshire.

She was a homemaker and attended Trinity Independent Baptist Church, Ruth.

She is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Dinah Cornell of Hernshaw; Patty Honaker of Whitesville; 3 Sisters: Jane Blevens of Cleveland, OH; Mary Bragg of Cleveland, OH; Margaret Hill of South Charleston; 6 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at Trinity Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis B. Wills, Sr.

October 16th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lewis B. Wills, Sr., formerly of Charleston, passed away October 16, 2003 after a short illness.

He is survived by his:3 Sons: Lewis Wills, Jr. of Charleston; Larry Wills of Chesapeake, VA; Steven Wills of St. Albans;4 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 20, 2003 at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston with Masonic Graveside Rites conducted by Charleston Lodge 153 AF&AM. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Maynard

October 15th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert Maynard Taylor, 78, of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was a retired educator, a member of Lewisburg Masonic Lodge AF&AM #42, a W WII veteran, and Lewisburg BPOE Elks Lodge 1758.

He is survived by his brother, James B. Taylor of Los Altos, California.

A graveside service will be held in Montgomery Memorial Park, London on Friday, October 17, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.

Gertie Mae Wade

October 14th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gertie Mae Wade, 89, of St. Albans died Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at the home of her daughter, Carma Lee Schaible, surrounded by her family.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

In addition to Mrs. Schaible, she is survived by a daughter, Anna Lou Wood of St. Albans; three sons, Bennie Dale Wade of South Charleston, Richard Paul Wade and William Eugene Wade both of St. Albans; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 17, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Sansom Cemetery, Griffithsville. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Patricia M. Holtsclaw

October 11th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia M. Holtsclaw, 61, of Dunbaz, died Saturday October 11, 2003 at CAMC General Division as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Thursday in Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susie.

Pat was a 23-year employee of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration where she served as the director of inventory and accounting.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Holtsclaw of Elkview; Scott and Charlesetta Holtsclaw of Nicholasville, KY; two sisters, Kathy Carr of Dunbar and Sandra O’Neal of Mobile, AL; two brothers, Ernest H. Hannah of Ashland, KY and John Hannah of Diamond, W V; three grandchildren, Katianna, Morgan and Zachary.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Moms Memorial United Methodist Church, 4615 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston with Pastor Chuck Pullins officiating. in lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to MADD at 511 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX (Phone 800- 438-6233). Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Freeda E. Smith

October 11th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Freeda E. Smith, 79, of St. Albans went home to be with her Lord Saturday, October 11, 2003 after a long illness.

She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans and was formerly the service manager at Town and Country Bowling Lanes, Nitro.

She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Hedrick of St. Albans, and Rosemary Wayman of Victoria, Texas; one son, Edmond E. Gibson of Portage, Indiana; one step daughter, Debbie Smith of Indiana; one step-son, Carl Smith Jr. of Tornado; 1 sister, Rosa Anderson of Charleston; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Fred Connery officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Geneva Hope Runnion Sheppard

October 7th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Geneva Hope Runnion Sheppard, 75, of South Charleston departed this world to be with her Lord and loved ones after an extended illness on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Holley Lee “Jack” Sheppard; great grandson Joey Roberts of South Charleston; brothers, Clyde Runnion and Lovell McCune both of Roane County.

She was a former employee of Fields 5 & 10, South Charleston, and Ryans Restaurant, Alum Creek. She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Patricia Roberts of South Charleston, with whom she lived; 2 Sons and daughters-in-law: Randy and Mary Sheppard of South Charleston Gary and Carol Sheppard; 1 Sister and brother-in-law: Opal and Orville Jones of Akron, OH; 10 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 10, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk,South Charleston. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Carolyn Keeney Cummings

October 7th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carolyn Keeney Cummings, 59, of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Spring Hill, West Virginia, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at University Hospital Emergency Room, Tamarac, Florida after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Berch and Goldie Keeney brother, Lany Keeney, and sister, Phyllis Ann Keeney.

Carolyn managed the Pride and Joy Children’s Shop in Spring Hill and was a member of Amy Baptist, Yawkey.

She is survived by her husband Dick, and son Scott, both of Coral Springs, Florida.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Chester Bird officiating. Burial will be held in Orchazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.