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Mary Fancy Armstrong Dunlap

March 12th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Fancy Armstrong Dunlap, 94, of Pine Grove went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 12, 2004 at the home of her daughter, Shirley Smith, surrounded by her family.

Fancy was a homemaker and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church for over 80 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; four sons, Alvie, Cecil, Dean and Billie and one daughter, Wandy Midkiff.
She is also survived by two sons, Cline and Charles Dunlap both of Sumerco; daughter, Josephine Pauley of Sumerco; one sister, Joann Thomas of Sod; 47 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, March 15, 2004 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell and Rev. Shawn Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their thanks to Hospice for their care and support given during this time.

Judy Naomi Clark

March 11th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judy Naomi Clark, 45 of Alkol, formerly of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 11, 2004 at home after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Thelma Buckley.

She was a homemaker and also was an employee of Kohl’s at Southridge. Judy was a Christian and an active member of the Left Fork Baptist Church, Alkol, where she served as a Sunday school teacher.

She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Tony; daughter and son, Amanda and Jordan both at home; sisters, Kathy Flowers and husband, Rusty of St. Albans; Tammy Williams of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Mark Buckley of North Carolina; and many special friends and loved ones.

Services will be held Sunday, March 14, 2004 at Left Fork Baptist Church, Alkol, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dwight McClure and Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will be held in Clark Family Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Polly Boggs Midkiff

March 4th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Polly Boggs Midkiff, 91, of Monroe, Louisiana, formerly of Alum Creek, West Virginia, died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Avalon Place, Monroe, Louisiana.
Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Allen Midkiff and three daughters.

She was a member of the Bible Missionary Church, Monroe, Louisiana, a homemaker and former owner of the Gulf Service Station, Alum Creek, for 32 years.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Albert L. and JoAnn Midkiff of Yawkey, West Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Morris Snodgrass of Pleasant Grove, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and John H. Dowd of Monroe, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Noel “Butch” and Linda Midkiff of Shreveport, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Tamar Plott of Charleston, West Virginia; son-in-law, Jack Bailey of Adrian, Michigan; brother, Charlie Boggs of Royal Oak, Michigan; 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, West Virginia with Rev. Stuart Hallam officiating. Burial will be held in Midkiff Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbeazers will be Barry Dowd, Michael Snodgrass, Stephen Snodgrass, David Snodgrass, Mark Midkiffand Richazd Linton.

Bertha Ann Long Marker

February 29th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bertha Ann Long Marker, 69, of Sod, passed on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was a homemaker who had a love for fishing, camping, bingo, sewing and for her children and grandchildren. She also formerly attended the Salvation Army Church in Charleston.

She is survived by her husband of 2lwonderful years of marriage, James Luther “MILKMAN” one son, Ronald C. Long, Jr. of Charleston; five daughters, Pamela Price of Florida, Leigh Rankin of St. Albans, Kathy Campbell of Sissonville, Rhonda Frasher of Florida, and Mary McCluskey of Charleston; one step-son, Jimmy Marker of Sumerco; two step-daughters, Teresa Breedlove of Sod; Melinda Ray of Alum Creek; one sister, Rose Mary Leone of Florida; two brothers, Robert Smith of Florida; Ned Smith of Hewitt; l2 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday March 4, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Rev. Tony H. Pauley

February 29th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rev. Tony H. Pauley, 73, of Yawkey, at 9:30 AM Sunday Morning, February 29, 2004, in the CCU of Thomas Memorial Hospital, an angel from the throne of God slipped in the room and took him home as his family and friends wept at his departure, but rejoiced to know that he was finally home after all his labor on earth was done.

He was born March 12,1930, to the late Jack and Irene Pauley. He was raised by two loving parents, the late Arch and Anna Burton. He was preceded in death by one sister, Fanny Smith; two brothers, Earl and Everett Pauley.

He was retired from Brewer Sprinkler Co. with 50 years of service. He was presently Pastor of the Morrisvale Missionary Baptist Church, one of several area churches he has been a pastor at over the last 43 years.

He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 54 years, Mary; one daughter and her husband, Abigail and Charles “Buddy” McClure of Alkol, W V; four sons, Tony Jr. “Butch” and wife, Rhonda of St. Albans; Randy of Yawkey; Rex and wife, Ilean of Hurricane; Scotty and wife, Deanna of Yawkey; six grandchildren, Jamie, Chad, Jared, Marty, Melody, and Melissa; nine great grandchildren, Michele, Lexi, Payton, Lakynn, Brayden Maggie, Drew, Adam and Jill; sister, Alie Salmons of Hamlin; sister and brother-in-law, Jewel and Ralph Dawson of Yawkey; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Chester Bird, Rev. Paul Fulks, Rev. Gary Hall and Rev. Harlan Roberts. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Jeremy Douglas Swann

February 25th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jeremy Douglas Swann, has been freed from the shackles of his earthly body by the hand of his Savior, Jesus Christ, pulling him home to Heaven, letting him walk the streets of gold, Thursday afternoon after a short stay in the hospital.

Jeremy was born October 14, 1989. He was the oldest son of Mike and Lisa Swann of Sod. His loving family and many dear friends will miss him very much.
He was preceded in death by his cousin, Rebecca Glicken.

He is also survived by his sister, Emily and two brothers, Morgan and Austin all at home; ma maw Grace and pa paw Roe Smith of Sod; pa paw Jim and nanny Tazuko Swann of Henderson, Nevada; several aunts and uncles, Tom and Tern Duttine of Sod; Sandra McClure of Alkol; Robert and Rita McCallister of Sod; Rick Swann of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Dr. Chet and Amy Wright of Henderson, Nevada; cousins, Josh and Michael Browning, Katie Duttine, Holly, Brandon and Taylor McClure, Megan, Rachel and Gracie McCallister, Nick and Jason Swann, and Jessica Glicken. Also very special and deaz to his heart were Helen Ann Salmons and Skippy.

Our hearts are broken and Jeremy is and will always be missed dearly by many.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Wes Mostellor officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Saturday, February 28, 2004 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Girthel Theda Pauley Fletcher

February 24th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Girthel Theda Pauley Fletcher, 85, of South Charleston formerly of Alum Creek died Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Annette Combs of South Charleston; 2 Granddaughters: Shelby E. Combs & Nancy Reese; 2 Grandsons: Chris and Pat Passagulia; 1 Sister: Sudie Williams of Dayton, OH; 2 Brother: Garde Pauley and Russell Pauley both of Dayton, OH; 2 Sisters-in-law: June Thomas and Mary Pauley both of So. Charleston; 1 Brother-in-law: Ray Fletcher of Brounland.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Joe Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jessica Meikle Graley

February 19th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jessica Meikle Graley, 21, of South Charleston die Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Lewisburg.

She is survived by her mother, Ronda Hudson.

Private service will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 23, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery. Family will visit one hour prior to service.

Floyd “Pookie” E. Walls, Sr.

February 16th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Floyd “Pookie” E. Walls, Sr., 58, of Olcott, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2004 at home.

He was a retired auto mechanic from Bert Wolfe Ford with 34 years of service and he served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam era.

He is survived by his wife, Sharlene; two sons, Jay and Barry; parents, Orville and Goldie Walls and two brothers, Roy and Teddy; four grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dwight McClure and Rev. Romie Comer officiating. Burial will be held in Holstine Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Tom Griffith

February 15th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tom Griffith, 53, of Yawkey, passed away quietly at his home on Sunday, February 15, 2004.

Tom was born September 12, 1950 the son of the late Mildred and Guy Griffith. He was a lifelong resident of West Virginia and was employed by the West Virginia Lottery Commission.

He leaves his wife, Patricia; three sisters, Nancy Miller of Newton Falls, Ohio, Lillian Snodgrass of Charleston, and Lois Young of Elkview.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the Griffith Family Cemetery, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Patty Griffith Trust Fund in care of Grace Church of the Nazarene, 499 2″d Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303.

Tom will be sadly missed by his family, nephews, nieces and many friends.