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James W. (Jimmy) Smith

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

James W. (Jimmy) Smith, 64, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness.  Jimmy was retired from Douglas Barriel of Cross Lanes, a former employee of Stork Bakery of Charleston, and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church.

He was survived by his wife: Shirley; two sons: Anthony of Alum Creek; Terry of Parkersburg; four brothers: Tommy of Scott Depot; William “Cookie” of Winfield; Robert “Bobby” of Culloden; Gary of Springfield, OH; one sister: Becky Cain of Charleston; five grandchildren: Justin Jessica, Dakota, Makayla, and Kevin.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Shawn Pauley officiating.  Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Arlow Lee Price, Jr.

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

Arlow Lee Price, Jr., (Duke), 51 of Olcott, died at home Thursday, February 10, 2005 after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Arlow and Vonda Price; granddaughter: Makayla N. Truman.

He was a retired welder from Union Carbide, a former employee of Kanawha Manufacturing and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by: wife Kathy; seven children: Amy Jones, Trudy Truman, Joe Truman, Jr., Lucas Truman, Brandi Price, David Price, Katie Price; two sisters: Carol King and Shirley Alexander; thirteen grandchildren: Jasmyne, Alexus, Cheyenne, Steven, Adam, Kirsten, James, Codey, Kasandra Joe, Lucas Jr., Zion, Melinda, and Isaiah; four nephews: James, B.J., Raymond, and Michael.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Henry Johnson and Reverends Jeff Brown and Jimmy Webb officiating.  Burial will be in the Floral Hills Gardens of Memories in Sissonville with military graveside rites by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.  Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

William “Bill” Thaxton

February 8th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William “Bill” Thaxton, 83, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty.

Bill was a former employee of Gravely Tractor in Dunbar and also worked at Goldfarb Electric in Charleston.  He was a member of Crooked Creek Church of God for over 50 years, where he served as a deacon.

He is survived by his daughter: Bonnie Stewart; sons: Randy and wife, Kathi; Mark and wife, Louise, all of South Charleston; step-son: Harold Kuhn; Grandsons: Robbie Stewart and wife, Leslie; Jason Stewart; Stevie Thaxton; Jeff Reed; granddaughters: Tina Hill and husband, Christian; Jennifer Thaxton, all of South Charleston.

The family would like to give a special thanks to caregiver Pam Phillips and the family and friends that helped with his care.

Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Ezra Graley and David Mitchell officiating.  Burial will be held at Thaxton Family Cemetery, South Charleston.  Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.