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Robert S. Milne

May 28th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert S. Milne, 65, of Scott Depot, WV was called home on Sunday, May 28, 2006 after an extended illness.

He was born in Rochester, NY to his late parents, Esther and Scott Milne and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie.

He was a retired department manager with Eastman Kodak Co., in New York with 32 years’ service. He founded the Charleston Area Amputee Support Group in July 2003. He was a member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Bethel; children and spouses, Tyler (Toni) Milne, Troy (Jackie) Milne, Marlene (Jeri) Pickett, Terri (Rob) Dickerson, Cheryl Scites, and Greg (Kim) Snodgrass; brothers and spouses, Rick (Shirley) Milne, George ( Martha) Milne; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jerrod, Josh, Tate, Allison, Carli, Madison, Reagan, Joy, Nathaniel, Jessica and Tobias; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor George Bendall officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery , McCorkle. Friends may call 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charleston Area Amputee Support Group, 1202 Chestnut St., South Charleston, WV 25309 also on the web at www.charlestonasgtripod.com.

Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Pearl May Brumfield

May 22nd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pearl May Brumfield, 74, of Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at home after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Hallie & Goldie Adkins.

She was retired from LCOC in Hamlin, and was a 40-year member of the Porter Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

Pearl is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Henry, sons, Richard Clay, Ronald James, Rodney Dale and Ottie Ray, daughters, Sharon Marie Bias and Sherry Lee Withrow, and brother, Chester Adkins. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She left a host of nephews, nieces, friends and loved ones behind.

Services will be 11:00am on Friday, June 2, 2006, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Oshel Bell and Harlan Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends may call on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the funeral home.

Harry Lee Canterbury

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

Harry Lee Canterbury, 70, of Julian, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He was a brick mason.

He is survived by three sisters, Genevieve Redman of Sod, Vada Hughes of Melton, Vircie Griffith of Sumerco and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Elsie McClard Dowdy

May 18th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elsie McClard Dowdy, 96, of St. Albans, died Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation, Hurricane after a long illness.

She is survived by his two daughters, Deloris Faye Reynold of Cross Lanes and Mary Belle Minton of St. Albans.

Burial will be in Armstead-Dowdy Cemetery, Dexter, MO. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Elliott Lee Hammond

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

Elliott Lee Hammond, 80, of Julian, formerly of North Eaton, Ohio, died at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at home after a long illness.

He retired from the assembly line with Ford Motor Co. in Brook Park, Ohio, served as a deacon in the North Eaton Baptist Church, was a member of Lory Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean war.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred; son, Benjamin Lee Hammond of home; sisters, Vernice Tranovich of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Juanita Kelley of Columbus, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in Wood Cemetery at Camden on the Gauley. There will not be a visitation or funeral. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

Mary “Sis” Belcher

May 14th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary “Sis” Belcher, 73, of Clayton, North Carolina, died Sunday, May 14, 2006 at home after a 33 year struggle with cancer.

She was a homemaker and a Red Cross Volunteer for 40 years.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Ruthetta Galbraith and husband, Scott of Clayton, NC

Sons and their wives: Don and Jeannie Belcher of Mt. Vernon, OH
Jim and Karen Belcher of Cary, North Carolina
David Belcher of Garner, NC
Bruce and Natalie Belcher of Hurricane

3 brothers: Hubert, Bernard and Mike Adkins

Sister: Francis Warner

14 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren

dog and bestfriend, K.K

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV 25003 with Linda Meeker officiating. Burial will be held in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, WV. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM.

Mary Jo Daugherty

May 13th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Jo Daugherty, 50, of South Charleston, died Saturday, May 13, 2006 at home after a short illness.

She was a waitress at Bob Evans.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; son, Ralph Cullers; daughters, Cassie Caldwell and husband, Matt; Carrie Daugherty; seven grandchildren, Justen, Katherine and Elizabeth Cullers, Nikki Morrison, Celsie and Cody Caldwell; sisters, Pam Carey, Karen Hatfield, and Bonnie Arelleano; brothers, Jimbo, David and Bobby Cullers.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Bill Spencer officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Mary M. Pollard

May 8th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary M. Pollard, 57, of Griffithsville went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 8, 2006 .
Her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was what enabled her to endure a long illness.

She was a 1966 graduate of Duval High School.

She is survived by:

Husband: Mike

5 Sisters: Thelma Phelps, Sylvia Bird, Erma Welch, Sue Griffith all of Sod
& Nellie Mitchell of Yawkey.

3 Brothers: “Buddy” and Billy McCallister both of Griffithsville
“Buck” McCallister of Sod

many nieces and nephews

Services were Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 7:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek in charge of arrangements.

Henry Steve Fisher, Jr.

May 7th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Henry Steve Fisher, Jr., 71, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Melbourne, Florida after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Henry S. Fisher, Sr. and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary.

Steve was employed by Rose City Press Printing when he lived in Charleston, but then moved to Fort Washington, Maryland to work for the U.S. Government Printing Department where he retired in 1977. He also served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He then retired to live in Florida.

He is survived by loving mother, Mildred G. Fisher of Circleville, Ohio; son and wonderful caregiver, Steve of Melbourne, Florida, son, Brad of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters, Esther Hudson of Circleville, Ohio, Donna Moore of Charleston; three grandchildren who were the love of his life, Eric and Amanda of Maryland, Ryan of Atlanta, Georgia and a host of friends and loved ones.

Services with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla Post #4768 will be held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the West Virginia Memorial Mausoleum, Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. There will not be a visitation. Friends and family are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung Associaton of West Virginia, PO Box 3980, Charleston, WV 25339.

Steve was the greatest son, brother, father, grandfather and friend anyone could have. We love you and will see you again one day.

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

Wanda L. Adkins

May 2nd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wanda L. Adkins, 72, of Statesboro, GA formerly of Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the home of her daughter, Libby Johnson of Portal, GA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; sons, Randy & Teddydoyle; and daughter, Kathy.

She is also survived by:

4 Sons: Johnny, Michael, Charles & Gregory

one-half sister: Mabel Williams of Florida

8 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 5, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Russell Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Adkins Cemetery. Friends may call 1 hour prior at the funeral home.