Header

James P. Davis

April 26th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

1st Sgt. James P. Davis, USMC , retired, 78, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Garretts Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.

He was born March 24, 1928 in Fayette County to Joseph “Jodie” and Delphia Davis. Following graduation from Duval High School in Lincoln County in 1945, he served a short stint in the Navy, serving in World War II. He later joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam. At the time of his retirement, he was a first sergeant, Military Police and Guard Company at Camp Lejeune, NC. During his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars with Combat “V”. Upon retirement from the military, James was employed by Logan Concrete in Logan, until 1990. In later years, he was also an active member of the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768 of Alum Creek.

He was a faithful member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend, where he loved singing in the choir. In recent years he also attended the Tyler Mountain Baptist Church, Cross Lanes. James was also an avid golfer and devoted family man.

Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Edwin; daughter, Kimberlee McLaughlin; first wife, Phyllis “Fib” Parsons Davis; brothers, John W. Davis and Joseph “Jr.” Davis; sister, Cleo Pauley and grandson, Brian Berkery.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Ann Davis; brother, Jack Richard and wife, Kay of Garretts Bend; sisters, Margie Stover of King, NC; Janet Paul and husband, Bob of Georgiana, AL; sons, Bill Davis and wife, Cathy of Mason, Steve Hannah of Hilliards, PA; daughters, Joanna Valleau and husband, John of Cross Lanes; Debi Berkery and husband, Larry of Sarasota, FL,
Terri Del Giudice and husband, Michael of South Charleston, Jamie Lea Peyton and husband, George of Louisville, KY.

He was the loving grandfather to Brandon and Frank Del Giudice of South Charleston; Justin and Lindsay Valleau of Greensboro, NC; Brandi Sparks of Burlington, KY; Krista McLaughlin of St. Albans; Megan Davis of Huntington and Scott Berkery of Sarasota, FL. Great-grandchildren are Taylor Gagliard of Boston, MA and Benjamin Valleau of Greensboro, NC.

Services will be held Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call on Friday, April 28th from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery in Garretts Bend.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. The family would like to express their appreciation to their many friends and to Kanawha Hospice for their support during Mr. Davis’ illness.

Damon P. “Jack” Thompson

April 25th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Damon P. “Jack” Thompson, 86, of Alkol, died Tuesday April 25, 2006 at CAMC General Division Charleston after a short illness.

Jack was a retired post master from the Alkol Post Office and owner/operator of Thompson’s Grocery at Alkol. He also was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge # 71 for 49 years and a member of the former Alkol Lions Club, an Army veteran of World War II, attended Sycamore Grove and Beach Grove Baptist Churches and was a graduate of Duval High School class of 1938.

Jack is survived by his wife, Marie; daughter and her husband, Rita and Sam Saul of Alkol; grandchildren and their spouses, Phoebe and Barry Harless of Griffithsville, John and Cammie Saul of Hamlin, Joe and Jamie Saul of Alum Creek; great grandchildren, Baley, Natalie, Tanner, Brook, Braden, Riley, Mattie and Caroline; sister, Nona Thompson of Alkol.

Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 28, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Oshel Bell and Henry Estep officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites conducted by the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge # 71 will be at the Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Joshua Lee Holtsclaw

April 23rd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Joshua Lee Holtsclaw, 22, of Scott Depot, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at home after a sudden illness.

He was a former student at St. Albans High School.

He is survived by his daughters, Jozi Lynn and Kirsten Nevaeh; mother and step-dad, Bonnette and Bill Hinton; father, Rick Holtsclaw; brothers, Casey and Cody; sister, Brittney; step-brothers, Jim and Pete Hinton; maternal grandparents, Jerry Wooten, and Bonnie Alford; paternal grandparent, Jane Holovic and Charlie Holtsclaw; special friend, Paula Gibson and her children, Dallas, Kiarra,
Lexi, and Daisha.

Service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

David M. Young

April 21st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

David M. Young, 54, of Charleston, formerly of Sod, left for a better life on Friday, April 21, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston after complications from open heart surgery.

David was a 1971 graduate of Duval High School and was retired from Union Carbide with 28 years of service.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Gracie; brothers and their wives, Bob Young and Shirley of Alum Creek, Larry Young and Marie of Sod; sisters, Pansy Young of Sumerco and Vada Young of Alum Creek; step-daughters, Darlena Harmon of Sissonville, Tina Light of South Charleston and Yvonne Kidd of South Carolina; stepson, Marshall Dotson of Boone County; sister-in-law, Velma Pomeroy and her husband, Keith of Cabin Creek.

Service will be 2:00 pm Monday, April 24, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call from 4 to 6 PM Sunday April 23, at the funeral home.

Harold McCormick

April 21st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harold McCormick, 73, of Charleston died Friday, April 21, 2006 at home after a short illness.

He was retired from the Charleston Job Corp.

He is survived by:

Sons: Matthew McCormick of South Charleston
Mark, Bill and Tim Daughtery

Daughter: Rose McCormick of South Charleston

Granddaughters: Magan Altman and Tina and Christian Daughtery

Brothers: Jorden, Roger and Burlen

Sister: Mary Pauley.

Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Nancy Lee

April 21st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nancy Lee, 65, of Garretts Bend died Friday, April 21, 2006 at the home of her daughter, Roxanna Lee after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee.

She was a cook for Lincoln County Schools, serving 36 years at Garretts Bend and Midway Elementary Schools.

She is survived by her son, Charles, Jr., of Tango; granddaughter, Olivia Lee; close friend, Rose Couch; sister, Ila McCallister; four brothers, Alfred, Alex, Mike and Danny Hill.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, April 24, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard Ruby officiating. Burial will be in Garrett Cemetery, Garretts Bend. Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jeffrey A. Hammack

April 20th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jeffrey A. Hammack, 43, of Sumerco, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.

He was formerly in the Marine Corp., and was a paramedic with Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority.

He is survived by:

Wife: Dreama

2 Daughters: Krissy Stevenson
Nikki Newcomer

3 Sons: Brandon McClanahan
Michael & Shane Hammack

Parents: Judy Ownby
Jerry Hammack

1 Sister: Linda Horton
1 Brother: Jerry Hammack

Grandchildren: Chloe, Simarah, Kayleigh, Michael & Chelsea
and his beloved pet, Maxine.

A memorial celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 23, at the Pinch Volunteer Fire Dept.

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

Doshia Mae Wade McClure

April 17th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Doshia Mae Wade McClure, 91, of Griffithsville, died Monday, April 17, 2006 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sparrel Francis and Hattie Burns Wade; husband, Cline B. McClure; sisters, Beulah Chaney and Ruth Adkins; brothers, Toney, Jesse, Raymond, and Luther Wade.

She was a member of Griffithsville Church of Christ and a life long resident of Lincoln County. Doshia was a seamstress – quilter for Mountain Artisans, quilted in Macy’s window in New York City, and made two quilts for Jay Rockefeller’s home in the West Virginia mountains.

She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Gary and Marion McClure, Dwight and Janet McClure; two grandsons and wives, Ronnie and Teresa McClure, John and Melissa McClure; one great grandson, Matthew McClure and one great granddaughter, Ashley McClure all of Griffithsville

The family wants to give a special thank you to caregivers, Barbara Linville, Dottie Gillispie, Tammy Beeman, Sue Short and Christine Poole.

Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Minister Murrel McKinney officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Byrd Daniels

April 15th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Byrd Daniels, 91, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in So Charleston after a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner, a faithful member of Eden Baptist Church at Griffithsville and was preceded in death by his wife, Orpha.

He is survived by:

3 sons & daughters-in-law: Andrew & Jennifer Daniels
Buddy & Penny Daniels all of Sumerco
Raymond & Kathy Daniels of Yawkey

1 Sister: Mary Brown of Man

8 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren

Services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel in Alum Creek with Pastor Rexal Cooper Officiating. Burial will be in Cook Cemetery at Cyclone. Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm on Monday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the patience, kindness, encouragement and excellent care given by the E.R. Staff and the 3rd floor team at Thomas Mem. Hospital.

Ollie A. Owens Jones

April 12th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ollie A. Owens Jones, 103, of Sod, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Golden Jones; three daughters, Olligene Payton, Barbara and Carlene Pauley.

She was a member of Council Gap Church of Christ.

She is survived by four children:
Macel Korpus of North Carolina
Earnestine McCallister of Tango
Paul Jones of Sod
and Gale Watts of Sod

21 grandchildren
41 great grandchildren
15 great great grandchildren
1 great great great grandson.

Services will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.