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Sgt. James Allen May

June 28th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sgt. James Allen May, 62, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Lincoln County, died Thursday, June 28, 2007 at his home after a short illness.  He was a highly decorated retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Maine Corp., 1st Bat., 27th Reg., and a Vietnam War Veteran receiving the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts.

James is survived by one daughter, Rachel Pauley of Sod; three grandchildren, Zachary and Mikayla Adkins and Jacob Pauley; mother, Lillian Adkins of Madison; four brothers, Don May of Springdale, AR, Randy May of Dallas, TX, Larry May of Madison, Todd Adkins of Hickory, NC; one sister, Sharon Ball of Van.  He is also survived by a band of Marine brothers and a great number of Vietnam Veterans of whom “Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue”.

Memorial services will be held 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with the Benny Padilla Alum Creek VFW Post 4768 conducting military rites. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A Veteran escort will accompany the remains to Arlington National Cemetery at Quantico, VA for the burial with grave side honors at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 10, 2007.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Benny Padilla Alum Creek VFW Post, P.O. Box 6 Alum Creek, WV 25003 or to The WV Veterans Home, 512 Water St., Barboursville, WV 25504.

John 15:13 ; Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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Betty J. Pauley

June 25th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty J. Pauley, 71, of Alkol, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2007 after a long illness. She was a member of the Spurlockville Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Alkol, WV. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Hermit King of Alkol, WV.  Survivors include: Husband: Jack Pauley of Alkol, WV; Sons: Melvin Pauley & companion, Bonnie Adkins of Woodville, WV; and Mike Pauley & wife, Debbie of Alkol, WV.

Grandchildren: Shandi Pauley of Alkol, WV; Emily Humphreys of St. Louis, MO; Wesley Pauley of Alkol, WV; Kasey Roberts of Griffithsville, WV; John Walls of Boone Co., WV; Nichole Davis of So. Charleston, WV.  Great Grandchildren: Hadin Pauley, Reagan Humphreys, Daniel Sage Walls, Drake Davis and a new great grandchild due in February.  Sisters: Evelyn Hundley of Pilot Mountain, NC; Juanita Mays of Yawkey, WV; Ann Pauley of Ripley, WV; Wanda Bledsoe of Asheville, NC; Brothers: Dempsey King of Port St. Lucie, FL and Larry King of Garretts Bend, WV

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Roma Glenn Justice

June 18th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roma Glenn Justice, 72, of Sod, Lincoln County, departed this life on June 18, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is now sight.  Roma was born on September 19, 1934, the only daughter of Wavie and Fred S. McKinney. She was preceded in death by both parents, as well as her brother, James Norris McKinney.

She was a 1952 graduate of Duval High School, and a graduate of Garnet Career Center’s licensed practical nursing program. She devoted her life to caring for others by working for Dr. Smith of Alum Creek for 17 years, before retiring from CAMC, General Division, with 15 years’ service.  She was a faithful member of Vision of Harvest Baptist Church.

Roma is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Glen Justice; brother, Murrel McKinney and his wife, Alberta of Sumerco; brother, Fred S. McKinney and his wife, Betty of Charleston; and sister-in-law, Alva McKinney Quinn of St. Albans. Seven nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and nephews, also survive her. She will be greatly missed by Rosemary, her cat.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21st, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Billy Silva and Tom Price officiating. Roma’s earthly vessel will be laid to rest at the Justice family plot in the Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV.  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20th, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Roma’s name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

June Irene Thomas

June 16th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

June Irene Thomas, 85 of So. Charleston, born February 12, 1922, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a long illness.  Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Thomas, and a son, James H. Thomas.

Surviving are daughters, Helen Blalock of Defuniak Springs, Florida, and June (Patty) I. Thomas at Home, sons, William F., Edward R., and Gene R. all of So. Charleston, Larry D. Thomas of Loudendale, Danny Joe of Defuniak, Florida and John L. Of St. Marys,; Sister, Mary Pauley of Spring Hill, Brother, Ray Fletcher of Brounland, 24 Grandchildren, 43 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great- Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at the Thomas Family Cemetery on Ballard Road, So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

April Lynn Means

June 15th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

April Lynn Means 31, of So Charleston died Friday, June 15, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a short illness. She was a resident assistant at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar and a CNA at Riverside Golden Living in St Albans where she loved caring for the elderly. April was preceded in death by her grandfather Herbert Walton and Uncle, Timmy Hall. She iApril Lynn Means 31, of So Charleston died Friday, June 15, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a short illness. She was a resident assistant at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar and a CNA at Riverside Golden Living in St Albans where she loved caring for the elderly. April was preceded in death by her grandfather Herbert Walton and Uncle, Timmy Hall.

 She is survived by her husband: Herbert Wayne Means son: Addison Lee Means daughter: Lolita Lynn Means parents: Paul & Rose Marie Roach sisters: Alisha & Tracy Roach and brother: Paul Roach all of So Charleston grandmother: Violet Evelyn Walton of Alum Creek Father & Mother in Law: Rev Walter & Jane “Nannie” Means and many nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Rev Lee Hamrick and Youth Pastor Mike Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Fox Hill Cemetery at So Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.s survived by her husband: Herbert Wayne Means son: Addison Lee Means daughter: Lolita Lynn Means parents: Paul & Rose Marie Roach sisters: Alisha & Tracy Roach and brother: Paul Roach all of So Charleston grandmother: Violet Evelyn Walton of Alum Creek Father & Mother in Law: Rev Walter & Jane “Nannie” Means and many nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Rev Lee Hamrick and Youth Pastor Mike Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Fox Hill Cemetery at So Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Marjorie L. Hoy

June 12th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marjorie L. Hoy 64 of Charleston died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness.  She was a homemaker.

 

She is survived by: Son: Dana Hoy (Rosemary) of Lemore, CA; Daughter: Pamela Goodwin of So. Charleston; Mother: Maryland Moore of Charleston; 3 Sisters: Gloria Hall (Gary) of Charleston; Judy Waldron (David) of Braxton County; Patty Duncan (Jim) of Durham, NC; 4 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

 

Services will be 1:00 PM on Monday, June 25, 2007 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

 

Othal Eugene Burgess

June 7th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Othal Eugene Burgess, 71 of Alum Creek went home to the Lord Thursday, June 7, 2007 at home after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise, son John Houston, daughter Argeon Louise and sister Josephine.  He was a retired truck driver and coal miner, an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

He is survived by his:  2 Sons: Michael and wife Deloris Burgess and James and wife Connie Burgess all of Alum Creek;  3 Brothers: Alvis of Clendenin; Robert of Milton; Calvin of Cambridge, Ohio; 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday June 11, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Minister Justin Imel officating. Burial with military graveside rites by Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Sunday at the funeral Home.  Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.  A special” thank you”goes to Mike Burgess, Edith Gillispie and Hospice Care for there wonderful care and compassion.

JULIA BELLE ADKINS

June 5th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Julia Belle Adkins 88 of Alum Creek died Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Sylvia Adkins Personal Care Home in Hamlin after a long illness with Alzheimers.  She was a former employee of the Diamond Dept. Store in Charleston, a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church at Alum Creek, a member of the Bennie Padilla Post 4768 Ladies Auxillary, and a former member of the Eastern Star in So Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Jacob & Mayme Peck, Brothers: Denver, Marvin & Orville Peck.  Survivors include her husband: Rae W. Adkins and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastors George G. Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey, WV,. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.  The family would like to offer a sincere thanks to Hospice of Huntington for their special love & care during this time.

SILMAN SHULTA

June 5th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Silman Shultz, 85, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the Valley Center, South Charleston after a long illness.  He was a retired rigger from Union Carbide, South Charleston, a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his sister, Brookie Shultz; nephew, Curtis Joe Shultz and three nieces, Charlene, Amanda and Jennifer.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the Shultz Family Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Lillian W. Childress

June 5th, 2007 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lillian W. Childress, 82 of Childress Mountain, So. Charleston went to be with the Lord Tuesday June 5, 2007.  She was a member of Bible Center Church of Charleston, was preceded in death by her husband Zack, son James Edward, mother Lola Wilson Conley and father William Wilson.  Lillian was born August 7, 1924 in Ellijay, Georgia and was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked for many years for the Kroger Company. After retirement she spent many happy years with her sewing and crafting and being a part of Arts and Crafts shows. She and her husband also made a career of antiquing. She had a deep devotion to the Lord. Her family was a source of joy and pride.

Lillian will be sadly missed by her daughters and sons-in-law: Lola and Chuck Roberts of So. Charleston, and Cathy and Mike Busch of Cross Lanes. She will also be missed by her grandchildren; Heather and Brittany Roberts, Ryan, Rachel and Samantha Busch. Also surviving: her sister at heart Betty Chandler of Jackson, Ohio, sister Bill and husband Huck Franklin of Oak Hill, brother-in-law Dr. Ross Childress and wife Roberta of So. Charleston, sister-in-law Jean Boone of Toledo, Ohio, sister-in-law LulaBelle Childress of So. Charleston, special niece Pat Franklin of Oak Hill, and many other loved ones.

Special thanks to her caregivers Pam Phillips and Cathy Snow. They are wonderful people and we also felt as if they were a part of our family. They were a special blessing from the Lord.  Also a very special thank you to Dr. John Frame and staff for their care and compassion for Lillian these past years.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 8, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor David Jones, Pastor of Care Ministries at Bible Center Church officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.  Because of her love of children her daughters request in lieu of flowers that donations be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Tennessee 38105.