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Patty Jo Holstein

December 11th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patty Jo Hosltein, 66, of Alum Creek, was delivered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 11, 2006 surrounded by those who loved her most, her children. She conducted her death the way she did her life, with beauty, grace and the faith of a true Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie; parents, Hobart and Mae Sowards and sister, Anna Lou Shamblin.

She was a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Cathy McCallister and husband, Red, Isaac “Jay” Holstein IV and wife, Danette, Steven Aulden Holstein and wife, Catherine E., Eric Lee Holstein and beloved friend, Susan Harrah; 1 I grandchildren; three brothers, Donald, Ronald, and Rodney Sowards; one sister, Wilma Halley.

Services will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Robert Van-Fossen officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Kanawha Hospice caregivers, especially to Salley Starkey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbaz, WV 26064.

Annie “Pat” Clark

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

Annie “Pat” Clark, 69, of Alum Creek died at home Saturday, December 10, 2005 after a short illness.
She was the daughter of the late Arl and Freda Pauley and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Robert.

She was a long standing member of the Council Gap Church of Christ at Sumerco and was a loving and giving mother, friend and neighbor who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Cottrill of Charleston, David Clark of Alum Creek, Tammy Ore of Alum Creek, Robert Clark of Sumerco; brother, Arl Pauley of Alum Creek; many loved nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday December 13, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Harold Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Pauley Cemetery, Alum Creek. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Council Gap Church of Christ, PO Box 93, Sod, WV 25564.

Emmett L. Mitchell

December 7th, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emmett L. Mitchell, 92, of South Charleston died Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston after a short illness.

Emmett was an active member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek where he was granted the honor of Deacon Emeritus for 44 years of loyal and dedicated service as a deacon. He retired from Dupont with 37 yeazs of service was a WWII Marine Veteran serving in the China Theater of Operation and played a key role in getting the Washington District water service started. Emmett loved working on his farm at Greenview Road since 1952.

He is survived by his two daughters, Melanie Evelyn Williamson and Penelope J. Fockler both of Chazleston; two sons-in-laws, Chazles Parsons of South Charleston and Wallace Webb of Gallatin, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday December 1Q 2005 at the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek with Pastors David Cyphers and David Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at the Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

Carl Lee Stewart Young

December 3rd, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carl Lee Stewart Young, 54, of Orlando, Florida, departed this world December 3, 2005 on a recent hunting trip in West Virginia.

He was the son of Glenver Calvin Stewart and Betty Stewart of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ann Young Stewart and son, Glenver Keith Young.
He was employed by Winn Dixie in Orlando, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of seven years, Patty; sons, Kenneth Young and wife, April, Kevin Young; three grandsons, Eric Damain Young, Chase Dillon Young, Brennan Gage Young; sisters, Joyce Brunty of Orlando, Florida, Jo Ellen Brogan of Alum Creek, Melody Anne Futrell of Harriman, Tennessee.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Rev. Charles Simmons officiating. Burial will be held at Alford Cemetery, Garretts Bend. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts of love can be made to the families of Carl Stewart Young.

Melba J. Estep

December 2nd, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Melba J. Estep, 84, of Alkol, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2005 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Melba was known for her singing at church. In the late 1940’s, she first sang with the Linville Quartet, consisting of Melba and her brothers, Ford, Clarkie and Jim Linville. She later sang with the Cooper Family, a group she helped form with her sister and brother-in-law Fred and Helena Cooper, the group was later renamed Saved by Grace. In the later years she sang with her brother Gary and Jim Linville and her sister Helena Cooper, they mostly sang at funerals, including Helena’s funeral in 1997.

She was a member of the Left Fork Church, Alkol.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Collie Estep, Jr.; parents, Sesco and Icy Linville; stepmother, Mary Peter Linville; two brothers, Ford and Clarkie Linville; three sisters, Bessie Linville, Reba Phipps and Helena Cooper.

She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Ronnie and Christy Linville of Alkol, Bobby and Jan Estep of Tornado; two daughters and their husbands, Kathy and Mike Vickers of Alkol, Drema and Donnie Midkiffof Griffithsville; two sisters, Odessa Holley ofJulian, Nellie Keen ofAlkol, four brothers, Gary and Jimmy Linville of Griffithsville, Direamous Linville of Alkol, Doug Linville of Chazlotte, Michigan; nine grandchildren and spouses, Ronna and Chris McCallister, Jamie and Kim Linville, Joey and Susan Estep, DeAnna Cooper, Karrie and Chad Newsome, Robbie Estep, Rachelle Estep, Danielle Cooper, P.J. and Kasey Vickers; 11 great grandchildren, Alli, Austin, Brandi, Hannah, Tanner, Abbi, Jayden, Logan, Jeremiah, Josie and Jessi.

Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Randal Kinder and Rev. Arthur Hensley officiating. Burial will held in Egnor Cemetery, Bulger. Friends may call on Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Sanford “Sachet” Angelo Bell

December 2nd, 2005 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sanford “Sachet” Angelo Bell, 87, of Sproul, West Virginia, devoted husband, father, “Pa Paw” and “buddy” went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2005.

He was born on Thursday, August 29, 1918 at Ivy Branch, Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy Ray “Dot” Bell; father, Antony “Tony” Bell; mother, Belva Brown Bell; brothers, Freeman Bell, J. E. Bell; sons, Tommie Earl, Conrad Wayne, Ronnie Sanford and John Marshall Bell; daughter, Caroline Sue Lilly; grandson, William Angelo “Billy” Bell; granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Hannan; great grandson, Noah Meadows and his two devoted canine pals, Rusty and Roxy.

Pa Paw is survived by his beloved son, who cared for him, James “Mike” Michael Bell and special daughter-in-law, Darlene Kay Bell of Sproul; daughters and their husbands, Belva Jane and David Lee Brogan of Alum Creek, Gloria Elaine and Garland Wilson Hannan of South Charleston; son-inlaw, Franklin Gay Lilly of Alum Creek; daughters-in-law, Carolyn Jane Bell of Buffalo, Jean Bell of Charleston; 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren; brothers and their wives, Rondal and Jean Bell of Alum Creek, Kenneth “Kenny” and Mazcie Bell of Charleston, Dennie and Denise Bell of Alum Creek, Radith Lee “Shorty” and Betty Bell of South Charleston; sisters, Phyllis Harrison of Dunbar, Eloise Dunlap of Alum Creek; sisters-in-law, Faye Bell of Ripley and Marie Bell of Alum Creek.
Pa Paw was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, a retired coal miner with Armco Mining Division, Mont Coal, West Virginia, and was 100% union and a staunch supporter of John L. Lewis. He filled his past time with hunting, ice fishing, vegetable gardening and mechanical tinkering. Stray dogs and cats always found love and shelter in him. To his son, he was his “hero” and to his family he meant the world. His unique spirit and ability decorated their lives and will forever be remembered. Hey Pa Paw, “Ahhuuuga”.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”

Services will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Pastors, Lloyd Humphreys and Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be held in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM on Saturday at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, and one hour prior to the service at the church.