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Pearl Gillispie McCallister

March 8th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pearl Gillispie McCallister, 90, of South Charleston, born at Emmons, WV on August 12, 1918 passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 with her family by her side.  She was preceeded in death by her father & mother, Rome Gillispie and Gertie Holly Gillispie Thomas; sons, Leonard Ivan and Davy Virgil McCallister; brothers, Emory, Romie and Homer Gillispie.

She was a former employee of Kanawha County School Board.   She is survived by:  Daughters: Gardenia (Lyle) Snodgress of South Charleston and Velda Lee & the late Carl Lee, Jr. of Dunbar; Sons: Ray (Patty) McCallister of Ridgeview, Hansford (Peggy) McCallister of Nellis and Cisco (Cathy) McCallister of Alum Creek; Brother: Mosey Gillispie of Emmons; 15 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert “Butch” Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.   The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Kuryla, MD and the staff at Golden Living Center- Riverside

John Samuel Wilson, Jr.

March 6th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Samuel Wilson, Jr., of South Charleston passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He was a welder at FMC, South Charleston with over 30 years service; a WWII Navy Veteran serving in the Atlantic & Pacific Theaters on the U.S.S. Fanning.  John was preceded in death by his brothers: Oscar, Dave, Jim & Bob Wilson; and sister, Thelma Turley.

He is survived by his wife: Mabel; 4 Sons: Shane, Dave, John Samuel III & Robert; Step-daughter: Carol Morrison; 10 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildrend.

Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Charles Kidd and Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans with Military Graveside Honors conducted by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

Ruby Adkins Graley

March 5th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruby Adkins Graley, 94 of Dunbar formerly of Sod went home to the Lord Thursday March 5, 2009 at Sunbridge of Dunbar after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Graley, brothers Lonnie, Fred, and William Adkins and nephew Dale McCallister whom Ruby raised.

Ruby was a homemaker, a member of Peoples Baptist Church at Scott Depot and attended Bethel Community Chapel at Charleston.  She is survived by 4 sisters: Genevieve M. Salisbury of Dunbar; Hilda Arthur of Bluefield, Virginia; Beatrice Groff of Arkansas; Gertrude Young of Liberty and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, March 9, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

William L. “Bill” Thomas

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

William L. “Bill” Thomas, 75, of Sissonville died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Delmar and Margaret Thomas and two sisters: Margaret (Peggy) Jenkins and Nancy Eskew.

Bill graduated from Washington District High School, attended Morris Harvey College and was a graduate of West Virginia University. He was a Golden Legion Member of Phi Delta Theta and avid supporter of the Mountaineers. He retired from Union Carbide after 30 plus years as a professional mechanical engineer. He was a founding member of the West Virginia Greyhound Owners & Breeders Association where he served as president and board member. He also was a member of the National Greyhound Association. He was an avid fisherman, member of the Bass Masters Association and Three Rivers Bass Club. He also served in the Army and Army Reserve.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Barbara, 3 daughters: Colleen Thomas Resley (Todd) of Daniels, WV, Teresa Thomas of Charleston, South Carolina and Deborah Schweizer (Bill) of Wheeling, WV. 2 Grandchildren: Jacob and Jaclyn Schweizer of Wheeling, WV. Brother: Richard Thomas (Delores) of Maryville, Tennessee. Sister Patricia Racer of Fairlea, WV and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be 2 PM Saturday at Cunningham Memorial Park, Upper Mausoleum in St. Albans with Pastor Robert (Butch) Leadman officiating.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312-2536 or Hubbard Hospice House 1000 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

Ocie W. Hill

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

Ocie W. Hill, 98, of Dunbar, formerly of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Sunbridge of Dunbar after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ada Banks Turley; husband, Estel; and son, Denver.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dunbar.

She is survived by her son, Donald C. Hill of Alum Creek; daughter in law, Geraldine Hill of Dunbar; grandson, Michael Hill; two great granddaughters; six great great grandchildren; one great great great grandson; one niece and one nephew; sister in law, Nina Turley of Alum Creek.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Tom Stephens and Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends will gather one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.  The family wishes to give a special thanks to Sunbridge of Dunbar and Kanawha Hospice for special, tender care and kindness shown to Ocie.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First Baptist Church of Dunbar at 16th St. and Myers Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064 or to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

Bernard Lea Harper

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

Bernard Lea Harper, 61, of Alum Creek, passed away February 28, 2009 at home after a long illness.  Bernard was born on February 10, 1948 in Fayette County, West Virginia. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a member of the 82nd Airbourne. He served a tour in Vietnam where he was a POW and received a Bronze Star. He was a kind and generous man who loved his family and friends. He was a very loving and devoted husband.

Bernard is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Eric Harper; daughters, Gena and Ashley Elliott; step-sons, Gary Wayne, Christopher, and Michael McLaughlin, Bill, James, and Anthony Thomas; step-daughter, Paula Thomas; 24 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Johnnie and Debbie Chandler.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Burial will be held in the Brounland Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service on Thursday.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.

Asher Paul Spurlock

February 27th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Asher Paul Spurlock, one day old infant son of Jordan and Melinda Spurlock, went home to God’s nursery at Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital from complications during delivery on Friday.  He is also survived by his two brothers, Jakob James Whitlock and Aaron Lee Parsons; grandparents, Jane and Ed Jackson, Kathy Parsons, Jim Parsons and David Spurlock and Cindy Lowery; great grandparents, Mildred Gum, Sue Foster and Gene Parsons; many aunts, uncles and cousins.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday February 27, 2009 at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to IvyDale Baptist Church, Rt. 2, Box 479, Charleston, WV 25314 in memory of Asher.

Louana D. McCracken

February 26th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Louana D. McCracken, 77, of St. Albans passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Ruby Derrick, her daughter Kathy Jeane, and her childhood caretaker Lena Dial.

She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Paul W. “Jack” McCracken, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Debra McCracken of St. Albans, daughter Karen Campbell of St. Albans. Grandchildren Kristen Shockey (Steve), Wendi Mathews, Allison McCracken, Christopher Campbell and Michael Campbell all of St. Albans.  Louana was born on July 16, 1931 in Charleston. She lived her entire life in the Kanawha Valley. She was an honor student and graduate of South Charleston High School, class of 1948. Louana was briefly employed by Union Carbide. Louana had many talent and was a lover of music. She especially loved playing the piano and organ.

Louana was a member of the Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans for over 53 years. She was very active in the sanctuary choir, church circle groups, Sunday School and a variety of other church activities. Louana loved her family and was devoted to the school, church and sports activities of her children and grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 1, at Highlawn Baptist Church 2304 Jefferson Ave. St. Albans with Pastor Reverend Mark Stauffer officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the Highlawn Baptist Church.

James H. (Pump) Pauley

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

James H. (Pump) Pauley, Jr. III, 53 of Alum Creek went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 25, 2009.  He was a graduate of Duval High School, was a member of UMWA District 17 and a beloved member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his mother Eleanor Dunlap and father James H. Pauley, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sandy A. Pauley, cherished son Derek, sisters Suzi Pauley of Sod and Anita Maroney (Pat) of Charleston, brother Mike Pauley (Suzanne) of Peachtree, Georgia, brothers and sisters-in-law, Sue Huffman, Jack and Rissa Banks, Jack and Susie Holstein all of Alum Creek, John and Judy Dunlap, Tammy Holstein all of Sod, Gwen and Charlie Gustafson of Montana, Paula Peters of Simpsonville, South Carolina and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and church family including his heaven sent “Big Mom” Sophia Hensley.

He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  I  have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith… By His stripes I am healed.  Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek, with Pastors Roe Smith and John Gorrell officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 9 PM Saturday at the funeral home.  The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Takubo and all the MICU staff at CAMC for their compassionate and outstanding care of our dearest loved one. Also longtime friend and physician Dr. Scott Smith.

Evelyn Purdue

February 17th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Evelyn Purdue, 82, of Danville passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702.  No visitation.