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Ellen Pauley

October 25th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ellen Pauley, 71, of So. Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Lois Cantley, son Bob Pauley, brothers: Bob and Jerry Cantley and baby sister Linda Sue.

Ellen graduated from Washington District High School in 1955, salutatorian of her class, a 21 year employee of Union Carbide Tech Center. She was member of Bible Center Church, Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and was the Griffith Family Reunion Historian.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dan; Son and daughter-in-law, Tim and beth Pauley, grandchildren: Joshua and Rachel Pauley; Sisters: Shirley Kerr, Rosalie (Steve) Lipscomb and Mary Katherine (Jack) Herr; Brothers: Arnold (Evie), Pat (Lee), and Jim Cantley.

Ellen had a passion and love for children’s ministry. She devoted much of her life sharing with children her love for Jesus Christ.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, relative and friend. She dearly loved her grandchildren. Ellen had a love for being outside and always had a beautiful flower garden. She was a true example of Gods grace as she endured these past years of health problems. She had a strong desire for life and amazed us all.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday October 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road  Alum Creek with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will be at the Turley Family Cemetery at So. Charleston. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

A special Thanks to Hospice for their wonderful care.

Maryland L. Moore

October 25th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maryland L. Moore, 84, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Golden Living Center, Glasgow.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Tiny” Moore, daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Harold Hoy; parents, Irvin and Stella Hudson Songer; brothers Monroe, Harold and Garnett Songer; sisters, Gladys Means, Evelyn Hudson Adkins and Vada Jean Snyder.

She was the oldest active member of Ivydale Baptist Church, a faithful and devoted Christian.

She is survived by daughters and son-in-laws, Gloria and Gary Hall of Charleston, Judith and David Waldron of Burnsville and Patricia and James Duncan of Durham, North Carolina; Sister, Phyllis Thomason of Orlando, Florida.

She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren,  two great- great grandchildren  and three step great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday October 28 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Park Dunbar. Friends will gather from 7 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Charles (Chuck) B. Sayre

October 21st, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles (Chuck) B. Sayre 52 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008 at his home in St Albans after a long illness.

He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and worked at Myers Transfer Moving and Storage as an estimator. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Clark Sayre.

Surviving is his mother: Sally Sayre Riester of South Charleston

Sister: Karen McClure of  South  Charleston

Brothers: Eddie Sayre of Leon and Walter Sayre of St Albans

Nieces & Nephews: Crystal, Jacqueline, Jason, Jared, Lindsay & Jacob

and many other family & friends

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home , 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating.  Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens at Cross Lanes.   Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Michael Edward “Mike” Dunlap

October 19th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Michael Edward “Mike” Dunlap, 27, of Sod died Sunday, October 19, 2008.

He was an employee of Appalachian Railcar Services.

He is survived by:

Wife: Lee

Son: Zachery

Parents: Ed and Lisa Dunlap of McCorkle

Brother: Andrew Todd Dunlap of McCorkle

Sister: Julia Ann Dunlap of McCorkle

Paternal Grandparents: Morris and Nettie Hill of Indiana

Maternal Grandparents: Charles & Sue Dunlap of McCorkle

Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 24, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.    Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.  Friends  may gather 1 hour prior  to the service at the funeral home.

William E. “Bill” Holstein

October 19th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William E. “Bill” Holstein, 46, of Charleston went home to the Lord, Sunday, October 19, 2008 after a short illness.

He was a musician, performed with many bands in the Charleston area and was secretary/treasure of the Musicians Union in Charleston. Bill was also a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church Alum Creek.

He is survived by his son, Willie Miller of Charleston; brother, John Holstein of Charleston; three sisters, Retsy (Jack) Matheny of Liberty; Sheila (Dick) Kelley of Ocala, Florida; and Pam (Elmer) Woods of Alum Creek.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 24, at Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church at Alum Creek with Pastor Jody Pistore officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.

James E. Cantley

October 14th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James E. Cantley, 83, of Brounland, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 after a long illness.

He was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby; two sons, Roger and Joe Cantley; half-brother, Eddie Cantley; two sisters, Mary Burdett and Louella White; three grandchildren, Jimmy, Rachel and Little Joe Cantley; three great grandchildren, Evan, Katie and John Braden Cantley; special nephew, Vincent Cantley.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.  Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Friends may gather on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lonnie E. Shaffer

October 8th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lonnie E. Shaffer, 81, of South Charleston, went home to the Lord Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Shaffer and brothers, Clyde and Orville Shaffer.

Lonnie was retired from Trojan Steel and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen; son, Rob Shaffer (Sandra) of Yorktown, Virginia; daughter, Carolyn Jean Oshita of Cincinnati, Ohio; one step-son, Jackie Blankenship (Sharon) of Alum Creek; three brothers, Rev. Harry Shaffer of Charleston, James Shaffer of Loudendale and Siebert Shaffer of North Carolina; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors  Dwight McClure and James Parsons officiating.  Burial will be held in Hudson-Gillipsie Cemetery, Alum Creek.  Friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Flowers are appreciated but donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, West Virginia 25311.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hubbard Hospice House for the care they give.

Leon Kirk

October 8th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leon Kirk, 60, of Cross Lanes, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at home after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wheeler and Della Kirk and sister, Linda Spencer.

He retired from Chrysler Corp. in Detroit, Michigan, with 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife: Edith

two sons: Randall Scott Kirk of Alum Creek and Dennis Lee Kirk of Michigan

two step-children: Vickie Perry of Cross Lanes and Timothy Perry of Houston, Texas

two brothers: Hank and George Kirk

three sisters: Patricia Williams, Vaughna Priestley, and Jeanette Larch

five grandchildren, including Randy and Courtney.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Travis Bradley officiating.  Burial will be held in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.  A visitation will be held for friends and family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ruby J. Farmer

October 7th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruby J. Farmer, 86, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her husband Rudolph on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

She was a longtime member of Highlawn Baptist Church where she was a faithful servant to the Lord.  Ruby also was a retired school teacher with the Kanawha County Board of Education.

She is survived by her children:

Nancy House (Roger) of St. Albans, Ginger J. Forbes (David) of Knoxville, TN and David R. Farmer (Jenny) of St. Albans.

Brother: Rev. Marvin Thomas

Sisters: Pat Price, Helen Seymour and Linda O’Brien

Grandchildren: Jodi Allen, J.R. House, Mandy Gilbert, Mike Forbes, Danielle Sayre and Kristen Farmer.

Great Grandchildren: Jacob and Ty Allen

Service will be 1:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2008 at Highlawn Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Compton officiating.  Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Church.  Flowers are appreciated, but memorial but memorial contributions can be made to Mission of Hope, PO Box 51824, Knoxville, TN 37952.

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

Lewis R. (Butch) Bennett

October 4th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lewis R. (Butch) Bennett, 61 of Alum Creek, died at home Saturday, October 4, 2008 after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lillie Bennett, was a Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a former employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education.

He is survived by his two daughters; Amy and Christie Bennett both of Charleston, five grandchildren and a special cousin, Linda McCune.

Services will 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 7, at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Rev. Shirley Walker officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at the Johnson Cemetery So. Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.