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Anna Louise Byrd

July 28th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna Louise Byrd 81 of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in So Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Byrd, her parents, Orvil & Vallie Breedlove Roberts.

She is survived by sons: Orvil Lee Byrd of Sumerco, Ray Byrd of St Albans,

Step mother: Lucy Roberts of Alkol

Brothers: Buster Roberts of Sumerco, Harry Roberts of Sod, Harley, Robert and Arthur Roberts all of Alkol

Sisters: Mabel Waits of Shelbyville, KY   Maggie Abbott & Julia Roberts of Alkol

Lula Bell Hayes, Rose Johnston and Rebecca Cook all of St Albans.

3 grandchildren: Sarah, Eric & Nicole Byrd of St. Albans

Services will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister  officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Fred D. Shamblin, Sr.

July 26th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Fred D. Shamblin, Sr., 75, of Scott Depot formerly of Davis Creek died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lou Shamblin.

He was a retired truck driver with Chemical Leaman Tanklines; an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Teamster Union Local #175.

He is survived by :

2 Sons: Frederick, Jr., of Scott Depot

Curtis L. Of West Palm Beach, FL

2 Daughters: Pam Scragg &   Debra Perry both of South Charleston

7 Grandchildren

7 great grandchildren

Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Larry Halley officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends may gather Monday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.

Dorothy E. Price

July 24th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dorothy E. Price, 80 of Woodville, went to her heavenly home Thursday, July 24, 2008, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert T. and Arzona M. McClure Price; sisters , Alice Faye Tyler and Irene Pauley; brothers Denzil and Herbert “Fat” Price.

She was a bookkeeper for Ellis Department Store and A.W. Cox Department Store in Madison.  She taught in a one-room school during WWII on an emergency teaching certificate, and also worked in the glass plant in Charleston during WWII.  She was a graduate of Duval High School, Giffithsville and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodville.

She is survived by her daughter, LaDonna Joan Mason and husband, Charles Edward; son, Michael Dean Price and wife, Suzie; grandchildren, Kaytlin Eileene PRice and Sean Michael Price; brothers and sisters, Curtis (Geraldene) PRice, Marie “Lit” Vickers, Ann “Sweet” (Herman) Byrd, HAssel (Sharon) Price, Gene (Betty) Price, and Arleene (Ervin) Barrickman; family friend, Tom L. Asbury and over 21 nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was devoted to her family, her children, parents, brothers and sisters. She enjoyed painting, sewing, fishing, and exploring her beloved mountains, valleys, streams, and rivers.

The family sents a special “thank you” to the nurses, CNAs, and housekeepers at Thomas Memorial Hospital 2-Front and ICU. Also to Sandy in Dietary, Dr. Timothy Harper, Dr. S. Kalou, and Hospice Care for their wonderful care.  Kindness is remembered long after the deed is done.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with PAstor Arthur Hensley officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends will gather from 4 to 6 OM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Judy Gay Matthews Ernest

July 9th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judy Gay Matthews Ernest, 59, passed away in Springfield, MO, Tuesday,  July 9, 2008.

She was born in Ferguson, West Virginia on December 22, 1948.

Mrs. Ernest was a longtime resident of Huntington and Alum Creek and an 18 year resident of Springfield, MO.

She was employed at Lowe’s for 17 years where she dearly loved her job, her co-workers and her Customers. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield. Her Sunday School Class had much an impact on her life and she cherished all of the ladies in her class.

She was a wonderful mother who was dearly loved by her children. She was also dearly loved by her sisters.

Mrs. Ernest was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Walter Matthews and Dollie Nelson Matthews.

Survivors include her daughter; Kristi Ernest Pritt of Charleston, two sons; Matthew Wayne Ernest of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Marc Liston Ernest with the U.S. Navy in Japan.  Three grandchildren: Rina Marie Ernest, Kent Bryson Ernest and Kai Clark Ernest.

Two sisters: Sue Ann Simmons of Springfield, MO and her fraternal twin; Janet Clark of Flatwoods, Kentucky.

Visitation and services were held at Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri on July 12, 2008.

Private graveside services and burial with family and friends will be 4:00 PM Thursday July 17, at Forks of Coal Cemetery at Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Visitation for family and friends will held one hour prior to service at the Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Second Baptist Church, attn: Pat Breckenridge Sunday School Class, for Mission Work, 3111 Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65804.

Evelyn Wilma Gillispie

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

Evelyn Wilma Gillispie, 63, of Emmons went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 8, 2008  after a short illness.

She was a member of Emmons Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles

Son: Charles Eddie Gillispie of Emmons

Daughter: Penny Gillispie of Ashford

3 Grandchildren: Amber, Trevor & Marissa

2 Sisters: Connie Fowler

Immogene Perdue

Brother: Conrad Smith

Service will be 6:00 pm Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Emmons Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Robert McCallister officiating.  Burial will be in Charles Gillispie Family Cemetery, Emmons.  Friends may gather 1 hour prior at the church on Thursday.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek in charge of arrangements.

Herbert H. (Fats) Price

July 3rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Herbert H. (Fats) Price, 78,  of Woodville, WV died Thursday, July 3, 2008  at home.

He was the son of the late Herbert T. & Arizona (McClure) Price; a member of the UMWA and a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Eythel Price

4 Daughters:

Julie (Price) Matheny

Donna Pauley

Karen Roberts

& Angela McNeely

2 Sons: Alvin & Ray Pauley

4 Sisters:

Marie Vickers

Arleen Backerman

Pearl Ann Bird

Dorthy Price

3 Brothers: Curtis, Hassel & Albert Gene Price

Several grandchildren, great grandchildren & great, great grandchildren

Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Spence Woodrum officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Friends may gather Monday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.

Hazel “Marie” Chandler Collins

July 3rd, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hazel “Marie” Chandler Collins, 83 of Alkol, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Edward Collins, parents Bill and Minnie Chandler and four brothers Johnny, Roy, Dot and Don Chandler and one sister Lori Stowers.

She is survived by her: four children, Danny and wife, Janet, of Alkol, Jackie and wife, Brenda, of Morrisvale, Diane Adkins of Alkol and Kenny at home.

Two sisters, Thelma Richardson and Mildred Hughes and her husband Bill all of Culloden, and one brother Jimmy Chandler and his wife Louise of Logan.

Six grandchildren

Five great-grandchildren

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Chapman Allen

June 29th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Chapman Allen, 70, of Julian, died Sunday, June 29, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Priscilla Hager.

He was retired from Lions Oil Co. and Westmoreland Coal Co.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn K.;

3 sons: Bobby and Wayne of Julian and Danny of Milton;

Daughter: Regina Wilburn of Sumerco;

2 Brothers: Steve of Huntington and Timmy of Alum Creek;

2 Sisters: Goldie Messer of Sod, and Patty Hensley of St.Albans;

16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren

A funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 2, at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Rev. Tony Williams officiating. Burial will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Family and

friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Patty L. Spaulding

June 28th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patty L. Spaulding 65, of Tornado died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital,  South  Charleston after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by children, Todd Lewis Miller, April Dawn Miller & Kevin Miller.

She was the owner and operator of Alum Creek Feed and Seed Store for several years.

She is survived by:

Husband: William, “Squirmy”

Sister: Virginia (Rudy) Pauley  of Sod

Nephews: Dale (Beverly) Pauley of Alum Creek

Rick (Yvonne) Pauley of Sod

Special friend: Chris “Goober” Morris

Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod.  Friends may gather Monday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Janie Lorraine Hitchcock Dunlap Smith

June 24th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Janie Lorraine Hitchcock Dunlap Smith

Janie L. Smith, 52, of Hamlin died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Hospice House in Huntington following a valiant battle with melanoma, her second brave fight with cancer.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.

Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her father John and brother Danny.

She is survived by her mother, Jane of Hamlin; son, Jamie McClure of Barboursville; daughters, Christina (Roger Cooper) Dunlap of Hamlin and Paula Dunlap of Charleston; Brothers, Mark of Ft. Pierce, Florida; Johnny of Poca; Ralph of Sissonville; Dennis of Alum Creek; and Rick of Newark, Ohio; Special friend, Rosemary McCallister of McCorkle.

Ms. Smith is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A service to celebrate Ms. Smith life will be 1:00 PM Saturday, June 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at the Lively Cemetery at Sod. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Janie was a blessing in our life and will be sadly missed. Although her time on earth was untimely short, her love will remain in our hearts for eternity.

The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Huntington and to the angels of the Hospice House for taking such wonderful care of our loved one.