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James W. Hess

October 10th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James W. Hess, 80 of So. Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at home after a short illness.

He went to heaven to be with his mother Etha Lee Tayloe-Hess, father Charles Edward Hess, brothers Fred ,Charles, Glenn Eugene Hess and his daughter Donna Jean Hess.

He was a WWII Army veteran and former owner of the Hess Brothers Service Station at Alum Creek and was a natural storyteller and gifted mechanic, loved spending time with his family and his beloved grandchildren. He also enjoyed his two little dogs, Pepper and Tiger.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia. Daughters Linda and husband John Skrobak, Kay and husband Martin Minske. Son, Mike and wife Cindy Hess.

Stepchildren, Terri Mollohan and husband Mike and Jerry Lee Wood.

Grandchildren, Dr. Jocelyn Kelly Bockelmann and husband Andreas, Joshua Ian Holley and wife Sara, Jamie and Jessi Hess, Stephanie Mollohan and one great grandchild Sai Holley.

Brothers, Kenneth, George and Joe Hess.

Funeral service will be 8:00 PM Thursday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hess Family Cemetery in So. Charleston with Military Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 . Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Kanawha Hospice Care 1143 Dunbar Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Assoc. 1248 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV, 25311.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice, Barbara Wilson and Sandra King for their care and assistance.

Maurice Monroe “Pete” Murphy

October 9th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maurice Monroe “Pete” Murphy, 90, of Cape Coral, FL formerly of St. Albans, WV passed away Monday, October 9, 2006 in New Port Richey, FL., after an extended battle with cancer.

He retired from FMC Corporation, So. Charleston on March 1, 1978 after 42 years of service.
He was a founding member of the East End Church of Christ, St. Albans, WV.
He was preceded in death by:

Wife: Marie Murphy; Parents: Hugh & Della Murphy; Brother, Lester Murphy; Sisters: Margaret Murphy & Mildred Hirst.

He is survived by:

1 Daughter: Marguerite Buckalew, Cape Coral, FL

2 Sons: Hugh Murphy (spouse Bobby), New Port Richey, FL
Michael Murphy (spouse: Sally), Cape Coral, FL

1 Sister: Madge Lore, St. Albans, WV

7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
3 Great -great Grandchildren

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2006 at the East End Church of Christ, 2235 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans, WV with Minister Sean McCallister officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the East End Church of Christ, 2235 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Thruman “Fat” Stickler

October 3rd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thurman “Fat”Stickler, 93, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday October 3, 2006 at Meadow Brook Assistance Living Home at Camp Creek after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife Muriel Hill Stickler, twin brother Kermit, brother Cyphas, sister Bessie and parents James and Stella Stickler.

In the early 50’s he started to Morris Harvey College to get a teaching degree and began teaching grade school. Married Muriel Hill in December 1958. He did carpentry work, worked hard in the fields, fox hunted on the hills and never gave up.

His dad told him after his leg was amputated-now you’re not going to be able to do what other boys do now-but that spurred him on, he worked, played ball, fox hunted lived a great life and always had a positive attitude.

Ask him how he was and he would always answer, “fit as a feddle”.

He was a Christian all his life, Loved music, knew the musical notes and taught at many churches. Led singing and was a member at the Porter Fork Baptist Church all his life where his mom and dad were charter members.

He lived all his life on the Stickler farm in Yawkey, except for a short time in Griffithsville while he built his house.

He is survived by his Niece, Joan and her husband Kenneth Mitchell of Yawkey and many friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 6, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Minister Kenneth Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

William H. Byrd

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

William H. Byrd, 100 of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 2, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital Charleston after a short Illness.

He was a member of the Coal Mountain Church of God St. Albans and was retired from the AFLCIO Local Labors Union 1353 in Charleston.

He is survived by his:

Wife: Coltus

3 Sons: Freeman Byrd of Yawkey;
Calvin Byrd of Sod;
Herman Byrd of Baton Rouge, Louisiana;

Daughter: Bertie Lou Gearheart of Shelby, OHIO;

Sister: Lucy Roberts of Alkol;

21 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
11 Great- Great Grandchildren

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Brian Haber officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.