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Robert W. Weaver

April 7th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert W. Weaver,  79,  of Alum Creek, left  his worldly family to enter in with his heavenly family on  Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Minerva Demastus Weaver; brothers, Joseph Jr. and Russell “Tom” Weaver; sisters, Juanita Taylor and Margaret Wills.

He had 28 years of service with Western Electric/AT&T as an electrical technician.  After retiring he did residential electrical work for many years.  Before entering the service he worked at Coke-Cola in Charleston.  He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict where he served as an ACFT Electrical Gunner on a B-36 Bomber.  Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis; children and spouses, Diann (Ebby) Mitchell and Kathy (Sam) Sloan both of Charleston, Cheryl Cox of Culloden, Robert (Jennifer) Weaver, Jr. of South Charleston, David (Rhonda) Weaver of Greenville, South Carolina, Michael (Chiquita) Weaver of Alum Creek; special family, Jennifer and Kristen Mears; two sisters, Jeweldine (Norman) Davis of Middletown, Indiana, Arminta (Richard) Lutz of South Charleston; one brother, Franklin “Sonny” (Nelia) Weaver of Lake City, Florida; 11 grandchildren, Nathan, Crystal, Mark Alan, Samantha, Robert III, Daniel, Patrick, Adam, David, Weston and Luke; 10 great grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Mattie (Don) Saxton and Louise Weaver.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Entombment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.  Friends may gather from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Patricia Ann Thomas Racer

April 4th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia Ann Thomas Racer, 71 of Alderson, WV formerly of St. Albans went to Heaven  Saturday April 25, 2009 at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Ronceverte.

She was preceded in death by her husband “Preacher” Bill Racer, parents Delmar “D. I.” and Margaret Thomas, sisters Nancy Eskew, Peggy Jenkins and brother William “Bill” Thomas.  She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly Racer of Alderson, and Sherri (Bill) Pickens of Loundendale, brother, Richard K. Thomas of Tennessee, four grandchildren, Carey, Megan, Seth and Amber.

Service and burial will be 2:00 PM Thursday April 30, at Cunningham Memorial Park Upper Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans with The Reverend Elizabeth A. Walker officiating. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek and one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.

Ruben Dotson

April 4th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruben Dotson, Jr., 72 and 9 months, of Alkol, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Dotson Sr. and Gladys Hill and his son, Kenny Dotson.

He was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 AF&AM and a member of the UMWA Local #3029.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Yvonne; one son, Harold of Tyler Mountain; four brothers, Shannon (Betty) Dotson of Julian, Boyce (Diane) Dotson of Huntington; Gary (Gloria) Dotson of Louisa, Kentucky; Terry (Karen) Dotson of Tennessee; one sister, Sue (Truman) Hudson of Hernshaw; three half brothers, Darius (Connie) Hill; Fredrick Hill and Willie “Roy” Hill; one half sister, Sharon (Roger) Adkins; seven grandchildren and their spouses; 14 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Arthur Hensley officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with Masonic graveside rites conducted by the Griffithsville Lodge #71 AF&AM. Friends may gather on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Anna M. Roberts

April 2nd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna M. Roberts, 91, of Charleston, formerly of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Roberts; son, Garland Roberts; infant daughter, Mona Doreen; parents, Norvel and Maggie Sheets; brother, Ray Sheets; sister, Lora Hughey; grandson, Gregory Max Roberts; granddaughter, Teresa Dawn Roberts.

She was a member of the Bride of Christ Baptist Church, South Charleston and was a retired cook from the Lincoln County schools.

She is survived by her two daughters, Dauvn Rheda Cantley of South Charleston and Linda R. (Rod) McClure of Matthews, North Carolina; two sons, Roger (Frances) Roberts of Nitro and Johnny (Melody) Roberts of Alum Creek; daughter-in-law, Barbara Roberts of Charleston; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may gather on Sunday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lyndell Lucille Escue

March 30th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lyndell Lucille Escue, 88, of So. Charleston went home to be with the Lord Monday March 30, 2009 at home surrounded by family and friends after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her son Charles and parents, Mac and Minnie Nicholas.  Lyndell was one of the oldest members of Briar Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Howard. Daughter; Carol (Charles) Lavender of Gainsville, Florida. Son; David (JuLea) Escue of Charleston. Two sisters; Joceline Kinder of Florida and Maxine Riggs of Sumerco. Brother Lowell Gene Nicholas of Florida. Four Grandchildren; Lisa Walker, Randy Lavender, Susan Weingart and Timothy Escue. 9 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday April 2, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastors Gene Pauley and Tommy Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers donation may be made to HospiceCare 1606 Kanawha Blvd. Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

William F. “Bullit” Riffe

March 28th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William F. “Bullit” Riffe, 57, of South Charleston went home to be with his Lord Saturday, March 28, 2009 after an extended illness.  He was a Christian and a member of Crooked Creek Church of God – Church of the Word. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; and parents. Hearl and Mary Riffe.

He is survived by his Brother: John (Mindy) Riffe, Gallatin, TN; Nephew: Hunter; Niece: Stevie; Cousin: Bob & Jeannie Corns and church family and friends.

Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Crooked Creek Church of God – Church of the Word, Greenview Road, South Charleston with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating. Burial will be in Tudor Cemetery, So Charleston,. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek in care of arrangements.

Charles Clemeth Means

March 25th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles Clemeth Means, 82, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 after a short illness.  He was the son of the late Lonnie and Millie Means and also was preceded in death by his son, Chuckie and brother T. J. Means.  He was retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass Plant and served as president of Charleston Local #1. Charles was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in the Philippines and was a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768. He served as Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and would have been a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge in November 2009.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita; daughter, Jewell (Jim) Cook of Charleston; son, David (Cheryl) Means of Charleston; brother, Earl; five grandchildren, Kimberly (Paul) Ellis, Michelle Morgan, David (Sara), Daniel and Joseph Patrick Means; six great grandchildren, Katherine, Alec and William Ellis, Sophia Morgan, Warren and Addisyn Means.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768 will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25312.

Lillian Pauline Adkins Estep

March 21st, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lillian Pauline Adkins Estep 82 of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.  She was an active & joyful member of the Sumerco Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsel Parents, Charles F. Adkins & Amelia Mount Castle Adkins; brothers Glen, Freer, Thomas C. “Bub”, Delmer “Sad”Adkins, sisters Marie Adkins, Kathleen Holley, Eloise McNeely.

She was survived by daughter and son-in-law Linda and Wyman Nelson of Dunnellon Fl; son Charles Estep of Sumerco; three brothers Fred and Frank Adkins both of Yawkey, Clarence Adkins of Griffithsville; three sisters Evelyn Oxley of Charleston, Pearl Watts of Dunbar, Hazel Hill of South Charleston; three grandchildren Jack Meeks, Julie Durando, April Estep and three great grandchildren.  

Services will be at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Richard McCallister and Butch Loftis officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home

Jantet Pauley

March 15th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Janet Pauley, 74, of Sod, went home peacefully to meet the Lord, Sunday, March 15, 2009 at home after a long illness.  She was a graduate of Scott High School where she was head tumbler, she also was responsible for the passing of the Pauley vs. Bailey Recht’s Decision which found that the state’s public schools failed to meet the “thorough and efficient” standard demanded by the WV Constitution, Janet also was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her first husband of 41 years D. Thurman Pauley.

She is survived by her husband John Butler; sons, Terry G. Pauley of Orange County, California, Larry Ray Pauley of Roanoke, Virginia, Gary Lee Pauley of Alum Creek, Duane Pauley of Seattle, Washington, and Delbert Thurman Pauley, Jr. of St. Albans; grandchildren,: Anita, Garrett, Ryan, Adriana and Tommy; sister, Wilma Massie of Mississippi.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Butch Brogan officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Dwayne A. Higginbotham

March 15th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dwayne A. Higginbotham, 47, of South Charleston, went home to be with his mother, Joyce and the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2009 after a short illness. He was an employee for Proud Eagle/Budweiser and a graduate of George Washington High School.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl “Sherry”; daughter, Cheri Michelle Edens of St. Albans; father, Wilbur Randall Higginbotham of Bunnell, Florida; brother, James R. Higginbotham of Cross Lanes; aunts and uncles, David and Vicki Pauley and Mike and Linda Pauley; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends and camping buddies.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Grace Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston, with Pastor Chuck Goddard officiating. Entombment will be held in Elk Hills Memorial Park. Family and friends may gather on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.