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Charles D. “Charlie” Huffman

February 26th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles D. “Charlie” Huffman, 88, of Alkol, Lincoln Co., went home to be with the Lord he loved February 26, 2005 after a year long battle with cancer.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Jearldine “Sally” Huffman.

He is also survived by one daughter, Betty and her husband, Shannon Dotson of Julian; three sons and their wives, Danny and Audella of South Charleston, Benny and Pauletta of Alum Creek, Bobby and Peggy of Baltimore, MD; eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

“Chazlie” retired from Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore, MD in 1978. He was an active member of the Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Alkol, for 52 years, where he sang in the choir. He was also a charter member of the Alkol Lions Club.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the Sycamore Grove Baptist Church with Pastors Gene Pauley and Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Cuny Funeral Home, Alum Creek, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family suggest that those wishing to make a contribution do so to Gideons International, PO Box 731, St. Albans, WV 25177 or Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

The family wishes to thank all of those who participated in his care over the past year with a special thanks for the caze provided by Hospice in his final few days.

Celia Purdy Saul

February 23rd, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Celia Purdy Saul, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at home after a short illness.

She was a member of the Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod.

Celia is survived by her: Daughter and Son-in-law: Jacqueline Sue and Gerald Priestley of Alum Creek; Son and Daughter-in-law: Bobby and Malba Saul of Sod;
4 Grandchildren and there spouses: Ricky & Penny Saul, Ronnie and Kim Saul, David and Monica Priestley, and Kenny and Rachel Priestley; 11 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great Grand-daughter.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2005 at Lively Cemetery at Sod with Pastor Mike Kordusky and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Celia requested that there be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Icy DeBord Roberts

February 21st, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Icy DeBord Roberts, born on March 31, 1914 in Olcott, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2005 at Eldercaze in Ripley.

Icy is preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Carl Roberts; pazents, William and Sallie Brown DeBord and eldest son, Kenneth Cazl Roberts.

Icy was a member of Briar Creek Missionary Baptist.

She is survived by her children, Ramona Hord and husband, Roy and Mary Ingram all of Cincinnati, Ohio, Carol Aaron and husband, Floyd of Freeburg, Illinois, Judith Atkins and husband, Jerry of Columbia, South Cazolina, Tom Roberts and wife, Billie of Ripley, Alan Roberts and Rick Roberts and wife, Diana all of Charleston, daughter-in-law, Cherry Roberts of San Antonio, Texas, 19 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends.

Icy was a devoted mother, loving grandmother and faithful member of her church. She will be deeply missed by everyone whose life she touched.
Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, February 25, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Chazleston. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

David Enoch Turley

February 21st, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

David Enoch Turley, 56, of Alum Creek, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2005 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora Turley.

David was a retired employee of G.E. in Charleston where he served as president of the ICIE Local Union and a 1966 graduate of Duval High School.

He is survived by his wife, Claza; son, David Eric Turley and wife, Deanne of Chazleston; two daughters, Angie Oakley and husband David and Lusinda Turley all of Charleston; brother, Carter Turley of Alum Creek; sister, Martha Hubbard of Nitro; grandchildren, Montana, Corbin and Ben Turley, Breanna, Jean-Nichole and Tiffani Oakley; two beloved dogs, Zoe and Gabby.

Services will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Sissonville, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Entombment will be held at Floral Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Sissonville. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Robert H. Gray

February 17th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert H. Gray, 75, of St. Albans died Thursday February 17, 2005 at home after a short illness.

He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

He is survived by: his wife: Mary Jo Whitlock Gray; 2 Sons: Robert and Ronald Gray; 4 Daughters: Debra Gray, Barbara Meacham, Brenda Kidwell and Deanna Orvig; 2 Brothers: Eugene and William Gray; Sister: Mary Lou Lakey; 9 Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great Grandchildren

There will be no visitation or service. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Williams Wilson

February 16th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pauline Williams Wilson, 89, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Febmary 16, 2005 at Candlelight Cottage Assisted Living Residence, St. Albans after long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Howazd and Gertie Alice Lett Williams and daughter, Sandy Barker.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence; son, Kenneth and wife, Sandy of Chazleston; brother, Frank Williams of Winfield; sister, Avalee Williams of Vero BParh, FL; granddaughters, Melinda Sue Ault of St. Albans, Teresa Elizabeth Ault of Harrisonburg, VA, Jennifer Logan of Cross Lanes, Kelly Pritt of Burnsville; great grandsons, Thomas Anthony Pritt, Joshua Michael Logan, and Jonah Lee Logan; many wonderful relatives and friends.

Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 19, 200s at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Schowen Cemetery, Bancroft. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Charles C. “Doggie” Javins

February 15th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles C. “Doggie” Javins, 69, of Ashford went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Noah and Maggie Javins; brothers: Clarence, Harold, Ralph, and Terry; sisters: Hester, Ruby, Edna, Juanita, and Betty.

Charles was retired from Taylor-Blackburn Battery Company at Hernshaw, a member of Rumble Community Baptist Church, and served in the US Army.

He is survived by:

Wife: Delores; daughters: Darlene “D.D.” Butcher and husband, Rex; Gayle Javins; son: Charles “Chucky” Javins and wife, Samantha; step-children : Phillip Morris and wife Denene; Barry Morris and wife, Tina; Cathy Morris; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters: Marcheta Hill; Delores Zammarelle.

Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 18, 2005 at Rumble Community Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Harold Officiating.  Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Madison VFW will be held in Barker Cemetery, Ashford.  Friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the church.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Delain Adkins

February 12th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jerry Delain Adkins, 52, of Alkol, born January 22, 1953, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 12, 2005, as a result of an injury received on April 1, 2003.  He had gone through a lot with his injury but never gave up.  He decided to go home with the Lord to see his mom Hazel Ruth Smith Adkins again.

He had thirty years with Peabody Coal Company in Prenter, WV, and was a member of the UMWA Local 6426 District 17.  He was a Christian and attended several area churches.

He will be greatly missed by:

Father: Charles Frank Adkins of Alkol; three children: Scottie Delain Adkins, Stacey Ron Adkins, and Jennifer Adkins, all of Alkol; two grandchildren: Shanelle Elaine Adkins and Caleb Delain Adkins; two brothers: Larry Charles Adkins and Gary Dwight Adkins, both of Alkol; sister: BRenda Gail Adkins of Alkol; ex-wife and caregiver: Peggy Adkins of Alkol, who cared for him for the past two years; five nephews and three nieces; one brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law, all of Alkol.

Special thanks goes out to Lonnie Vannater, Cathy Smith, and to a very special person who gave him a great bundle of joy in his last five weeks, Samantha Browning.

Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 16, 205 at Left Fork Baptist Church with Pastors Randall Kinder and K.D. Bragg officiating.  Burial will be at Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlocksville.  Friends may call Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.

Nora Weddington Saul

February 10th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nora Weddington Saul, 82, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation in Dunbar after a long illness.

She is preceded in death by her son David Weddington, and husband Dorsey Saul.

She was the owner and operator of Lincoln Lunch Restaurant, Alum Creek and a member of Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey.

Nora is survived by:

Daughter: Gail Stamper and husband Bill, of Jacksonville, FL; son: Larry Weddington and wife Genie, of South Charleston; step-daughter: Nancy Pauley and husband Larry, of Sod; step-son: David Saul and wife, Diana of South Charleston; sister: Evelyn Gurski of Alum Creek; twelve grandchildren: Jane Neal; Erick Dingess; Sarah Ryan; Josh and Rebekah Weddington; Megan David and Logan Williams; Josh and Jonathan Workman; Rusty Weddington and Merri Pauley; step-grandchildren: Craig and Bruce Pauley; Tia and Lindsay Saul; five great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren.

Services will be 3:00 PM Monday, February 14, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Robert Leadman and Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be held in Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Friends may call on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Hyla May Marker

February 10th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hyla May Marker, 90, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 10, 2005 at the home of her daughter, Areta Gunnoe of Sod after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Ray Marker; brothers: Daner, Denver, and Dewell Brogan.

We loved our mom very much and she will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by:

Sons: Garcie and wife Geraldine, of Charleston; Jackie and wife Geraldine, of Sumerco; Jerry and wife Peggy, of Sod; daughters: Audella Huffman and husband Danny of South Charleston; Areta Gunnoe of Sod; three sisters: Macel Mears and Myrtle Dunning, both of Chesapeake, VA; Melba Painter of Canton, Ohio; brother: Deskar Brogan of Beckley; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give special thanks to all who helped with their mom’s care, especially Sue Dunlap.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sod, with Pastors Mike Kordusky and Daniel Reedy officiating.  Burial will be held at Lively Cemetery in Sod.  Friends may call Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.