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Robert Lee “Bob” Hudson

November 11th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert Lee “Bob” Hudson, 86, of St. Albans, formerly of Atlas Road, South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

Bob was born on February 9, 1922 at Middle Fork of Davis Creek to Lon and Ada Ellis Hudson.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Clark Wesley Hudson and Sam Hudson; sisters, Jane McKinney and Elsie Moore; grandson, Dennis Hudson and great grandson, Logan Moore.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany, was member of the 100th Infantry, 399th Regiment and was awarded the European-African Middle Eastern Medal, Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal, Honorable Service Lapel, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the Bronze Star.  Having never received these medals following the war, Bob was presented with his medals in 2007 at the Hudson Family Reunion by Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito.  For over 45 years, Bob and his wife, Melvia, lived at Atlas Road in South Charleston, where they raised a family of eight children, before moving to St. Albans.  Bob retired from Kanawha Manufacturing Company in Charleston after 45 years of service.  Upon retirement, Bob and Melvia spent many weeks at a time throughout the year at their camp in Dunmore, Pocahontas County, until missing their grandchildren and great grandchildren would get the best of them and they would have to make a trip home.  Bob attended Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene for many years.

Bob is suvived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Melvia Williams Hudson; children, Bob and Sue Hudson of Davis Creek, Jim and Charla Hudson of South Charleston, Gary and Vicky Hudson of Alum Creek, Carol and Greg Abbott of Alum Creek, Chuck and Joyce Hudson of South Charleston, Linda and Jerry Taylor of St. Albans, Mark and Robin Hudson of St. Albans, and Kevin Hudson and his fiancé, Shayna Tomchin of Kenna; brother, Edgar Hudson of Strange Creek, Braxton County; sister, Mildred Hill of Huntington; 22 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by many.

Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.  Entombment will be held with military rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW post #4768 will be  held at the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Friends will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Betty Gail Fletcher

November 6th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Betty Gail Fletcher, 49, of Brounland, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at CAMC Memorial Division Charleston after a long illness.

She was a member of the Briar Creek Baptist Church and a former employee of CAMC General Division.

She is survived by her; Parents, Ray and Joanna Fletcher of Brounland, 5 sisters; Donna (Joe) Lude of So. Charleston, Ellen McCallister and Leasa Fletcher both of Alum Creek, Patricia (Jerry) Holstein and Melody (Dale) McCormick all of Brounland; 4 brothers, Charles (Sandy) Fletcher, twin brother Eddie Fletcher, Gary Fletcher and Kenneth Fletcher all of Brounland.

And many nieces and nephews that were very close to Betty.

Funeral service will be 7:00 PM Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Committal service  will be 2:00 PM Monday at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Friends will gather  will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Denver P. Dent

November 6th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Denver P. Dent, 84 of So Charleston died Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 at home after a sudden illness.

He retired from Union Carbide at So. Charleston after 42 years of service, and was an active member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek and was an Army Air Force Veteran of WWII.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Marion and Margaret Loftis Dent and five brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hazel McCoy Dent

Son: Darrin Dent of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Daughter: Janita (Bill) Adams of Weddington, North Carolina

3 Grand-daughters: Cassie, Gracie and Lexi Adams.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 9, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Danny Huffman officiating. Burial with Military Graveside rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Clarence R. Farmer

November 5th, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clarence R. Farmer, 95, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from the City of Charleston, Treatment Plant Department.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Farmer

Son: James Farmer of Charleston

3 Daughters: Mary Rhodes of Ohio, Pat Casto of Cross Lanes and Helen Ann McLamore of St. Albans

step-daughter: Susan Sowards of Florida

Sister: Demi Arthur

many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating.  Burial will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Marion Paul Barker

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

Marion Paul Barker, 61, of Sod, the son of the late Millard Barker and Freda Lively, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a long time employee of White Dodge, South Charleston, and a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marie; children, Matthew Barker of Sod, Paula and (Mike) Tudor of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Steven and Kristen Huffman and Miranda Tudor all of Alum Creek.

As per his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will not be a visitation or a memorial service.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangement.

Gary Franklin Hudson

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

Gary Franklin Hudson, affectionately called “Unc”, 68, of Charleston, passed away at home Monday, November 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer attended by his loving caregiver and sister, Delma Hudson.  He was born on December 19, 1939.

He was retired from McCormick Spices Company and Berry Hills Country Club.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Lib Pryor and Beulah Oxley Hudson; sisters, Agnes Hudson, Arietta “Reedy” Hudson, Ellen White and Doris Hayes; one niece Charlotte Hayes Slonaker.

Additional survivors include his nephew, Glenn Hudson and  wife, Becky; their children Ashley and Allen; six nieces, one nephew and their families and a host of friends.

Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Clarence Hutton and Basil Hudson officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   The committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, at French Cemetery, Davis Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Gary’s name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

A special thank you to Kim, Kelly and Ania of Hospice for their tender care and support.

Eva Mae Harper

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

Eva Mae Harper, 65, of St. Albans died Monday, November 3, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was the owner operator of Eva’s Collectables in South Charleston.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Rita Walls (Mark) of Alkol

Lisa dunlap (Bill) of South Charleston

Son: Kevin Dunlap (Stephanie) of Sod

Mother: Rosie Treadway of Sumerco

Sister: Barbara Cook of Cross Lanes

Brother: Jack Treadway of Ameagle

5 Grandchildren

4 Great Grandchildren

Services will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Norman J. Nolan

November 1st, 2008 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Norman J. Nolan, 75, of New Martinsville, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

He was a member of the operating engineers, and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart and a Korean Service Medal.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Ida D. Adkins Nolan

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law: Norma Jean & Danny McEldowney of New Martinsville.

Grandchildren: Justin & Duncan McEldowney

Several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating.  Burial with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek will be in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco.  Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.