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Freda A. Short

December 30th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Freda A. Short, 86, of Alum Creek, died December 30, 2003 at Cedar Ridge Center, Sissonville after a short illness.

She is survived by her: Sister: Vivian Holstein of Alum Creek; Niece: Dora Burcham and husband, Phillip S. of Sissonville; Nephew: Glenn Short and wife, Mary Jane of Vero Beach, FL.

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday January 3, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Justin Imel officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Margie Elizabeth Thomas

December 30th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Margie Elizabeth Thomas, 62, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at home surrounded by family after a long illness.

Margie formerly had worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Tax Department. She last worked as a claims manager at Workers Compensation and was a 44-year resident of South Charleston.

She is survived by her: Husband: Jack G. Thomas; Son and daughter-in-law: Jack “Randall” and Tammy Lynn Thomas of South Charleston; Sisters: Mary Lou Spencer of Elkview; Myrtle Ann Smith of Cross Lanes; Brothers: Marvin Brown of Belle; Jerry Brown of Elkview; Five grandchildren: Jacquelyn, Kirk, C.J., Tyler and Baby Josh;

A memorial service will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 8:00 PM with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Virginia Ethel Silvey

December 29th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Ethel Silvey, 90, of St. Albans, departed this life to go meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 29, 2003 after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Paul Silvey.

Mrs. Ethel Silvey was atone time an active member of RSVP, past president of St. Albans Hansford Senior Citizen Center, and an active member of the First Baptist Church, Hurricane, where she taught the Ladies Fidellis Sunday school class for many years. She and her husband, Sam, moved to St. Albans and they became members of the Highlawn Baptist Church where they were active members. She taught the Silvey-Sullivan Sunday school class for many years. The last several years of her life she resided at Valley Health Center, South Charleston, where she was an active member of several bible study groups and made many friends.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Dinan of Columbus, OH; John Silvey of Hurricane; Frankie Barker of Augusta, GA; Step-daughters, Joyce Miles and Rosemary Means of St. Albans; Long time companion and Christian friend, James Sullivan of St. Albans; 14 Grandchildren; Several great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11:00 AM at the Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with Rev. Joe Hyde, George Kidd and Mike Fernett officiating. Burial will be held in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 from 6 to 9 PM at the Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in Gaze of arrangements.

Monroe S. Songer

December 28th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Monroe S. Songer, 87, of Ashford, died Sunday, December 28, 2003 at CAMC General division after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie and son, Pete.

He was retired from the City of South Charleston, a Baptist, and a member of the Coal Valley Mens Quartet and the Gospelaires.

Monroe is survived by his wife, Candida R. Songer; daughter, Stephanie Swanson of South Charleston; sisters, Jean Snyder and Marilyn Moore both of Charleston; Phyllis Thomason of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Walter Means and Rev. Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be held in French Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Kathy Callahan Dunlap

December 28th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Kathy Callahan Dunlap, 44, of Sumerco, died Sunday, December 28, 2003 at home after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jackson and Marcia Callahan, husband, Royce Dunlap, and sister, Beverly Sowards.

She was a Christian, attended McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and worked for Catholic Community Homemaker Service.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Cassy Dunlap of McCorkle; Son: Shane Howell of McCorkle; Four Step-sons; Four Brothers: James Callahan of Myrtle Beach, SC; John Callahan of Sod; Barry Callahan of McCorkle; Pat Callahan of McCorkle; Good friend Peggy Black and caregiver, Angie Callahan. Two Grandchildren, Jacob Howell and Sarah Callahan. Step-father, Paul Griffith.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Meddie Dunlap officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM.

Bishop Charleston “Charlie” R. Arnold

December 27th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bishop Charles “Charlie” R. Arnold, 81, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, December 27, 2003, at the VA Hospital in Huntington after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Walter Arnold.

Charlie was Bishop of Jesus’ Church, retired from American General Insurance sales and was an auctioneer. He was an Army veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Pauley Arnold; three sons, Anthony at home, Charles of Yawkey; Charles Faye Bailey of California; three daughters, Rebecca Reed, Velma Deason, Brenda Gobble; four brothers, James, Kyle, Oscar, and Earl; five sisters, Clarice Beeman, Mattie Yount, Delphia Smith, Minnie Miller, Jeanette Wood; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, January 1, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Bishop James Holt officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW post #4768 will be held at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Freda Mae Padilla

December 26th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Freda Mae Padilla, 79, of Alum Creek, died Friday, December 26, 2003 at home after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny and granddaughter, Kacey Estep.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Carmen Cochran of Alum Creek; Mickey Gillenwater of Yawkey; 1 Son: Mark Padilla of Alum Creek; 5 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren

Service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family wishes to express appreciation to Freda’s caregivers, Clara Turley, Susie Clendenin and Regina Williams.

Carrie Kathryn Castle

December 26th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carrie Kathryn Castle, 81, of Yawkey, died Friday, December 26, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Tucker of Indiana.

Graveside service will be 2:30 PM Monday, December 29, 2003 at Lincoln Memorial Park in Hamlin.

Services in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Goldie Smith

December 23rd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Goldie Smith, 72, of Alkol, died Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at Valley Health Village, South Charleston after a short illness.

Goldie was born March 27, 1931 the daughter of the late Charlie and Dollie Smith.

She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Baptist Church.

A special thanks to her phone buddies, you know who you are. She loved you very much.

She is survived by her: Sister: Betty Pauley of Alkol; Brothers: Roe Smith of Sod; Charles T. Smith of Nitro; Harry Smith of OH; Howard Smith of OH; Her special grandchildren: Ashlie Pinson, Charlie Pauley, Mathew Pauley, Chantel and Kayle Pauley, Dylan and Lauren Pauley; Her special boys, Mike, Davy, Chuck, and John Pauley.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Friday, December 26, 2003 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Garnet Dunlap Cecil

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

Garnet Dunlap Cecil, 90, of Hamlin, formerly of McCorkle, died Friday, December 19, 2003 at Hamlin Continous Care after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Viola Moore Dunlap and was preceded in death by her daughter, Lois Priestley, a son, Paul Shuff, five sisters and one brother. She was a member of the Sumerco Church of God, a life long resident of Lincoln County and a cook at McCorkle Grade School.

She is survived by: Sister: Eloise Adkins of Yawkey; Brother: Clace Dunlap of TN; Four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be 12:00 Monday, December 22, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Loftis and Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.