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Nola Faye Saul

June 22nd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

God called his angel Nola Faye Saul 82 of Alkol home on June 22, 2009 after a short illness. She was a life-long member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church at Alkol where she was a Sunday School teacher and a BYF director for many years. She was known to those who loved her as “Maw Maw” Faye.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Saul; her parents Ova and Dallas Miller, brothers Jerry, Carylon and Eddie.

She is survived by her daughters Sandy Owen and Sharon (Paul) Jones; sister Dorthy (Herman) Abbott, brothers Cyril (Margaret) Miller, Charles (Dora Ann) Miller, Bill (Mearlene) Miller and Donald (Mary Jane) Miller. Grandchildren Kim Fleck, Tracy Owen, Beth (Russell) Miller,and Darren Owen. Great grandchildren, Moregan and Elissa Johnson, Austin and Millenia Owen, Zoey Fleck, Brooke and Paige Brogan, and many loving nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday June 25 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Gene Pauley and Robert Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery at Alkol. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Gloria Jean Chafin Duncan

June 20th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gloria Jean Chafin Duncan, 61, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at home after a long illness.   She was preceded in death by her husband Dale; daughter, Denise Freeman and two sisters, Edith Nunn and Patricia Barker.   She was a former beautician and a former employee of Krogers in South Charleston.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Dawn France of South Charleston; brothers, Jack Chafin of Alum Creek and Skip Chafin of North Carolina; granddaughters, Danielle and Angela; great grand- daughter, Ivy.   Service will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 24, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Randy Stanley officiating.  Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Evelyn Miller

June 18th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Evelyn Miller, 81, of Sumerco, WV  formerly of Washington, DC died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at CAMC General Division.   She is survived by: son & daughter-in-law: Richard & Janet Davis..   A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Teays Valley Memorial Gardens, Winfield. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.

Lucy Elaine Songer Adkins

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

 

Lucy Elaine Songer Adkins, 75, left her earthly existence to go into the arms of the Lord Monday, June 15, 2009 after a long illness.  She will be sadly missed by family and friends.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Adkins; step-son, James Adkins; parents, George & Lucy Songer;brothers, Gene & Chancey Earl Songer; Grandson, Jeremiah and great granddaughter, Harlee.

She is survived by:  4 Children: Jane Midkiff, who was her devoted caregiver and protective Angel; Steve and Randy Midkiff and Rhonda Adkins;  Sisters: Evelyn Blankenship and Faye Kinder; Step-children: Glen, Alice, Judy and Charlie; Grandchildren: Zeke and Eric Midkiff, Heather Adkins and Melissa Hinzman; Great Granddaughters: Heidi and Chloe Midkiff.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM  Friday, June 19, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Bob Otey officiating.  Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.   Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service.  She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Julia K. Roberts

June 14th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Julia K. Roberts, 89, of South Charleston died peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Chateau Grove Assisted Living, Barboursville, WV.   She served as past secretary for the State Grange Association.  She was a member of Humphrey’s United Methodist Church, Tornado.   Julia was predeceased by her parents Otis & Lillian Harold, two sisters: Ruth Peterson and Grace Ellette, and a Grandson, James Whitlock

She is survived by her husband, Paul, of 70 years; Daughters: Susan Roberts, Port Lavaca, TX ,  Phyllis (Conrad) Fitzwater, South Charleston, WV,  Mary Roberts, Mt. Juliet, TN,  Judy (Greg) Dilger, Venice, FL,  Brother: Douglas Harold, St. Petersburg, FL,  and Sister: Dorothy Rogers, Logan, OH; 9 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; and 5 Great Great Grandchildren

Funeral Services will be 1:00pm  Wednesday at Humphrey’s United Methodist Church,  Tornado with Pastor Beth Peters officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.  Friends will gather Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Mary E. Vickers

June 12th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary E. Vickers, 63, of Yawkey died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.    She was owner/operator along with her husband of Berry Insurance Agency at Alum Creek.  She was a member of the Eastern Star at Hamlin.    Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Irene King and brother, Richard King.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roger; Daughter:  Amy (James) Cooper of Jacksonville, FL; and Grandson: Zach Cooper

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am  Tuesday, June,  16, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with the  Church of Jesus Christ – Latter Day Saints officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey,   Friends  may gather Monday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home with an Eastern Star Service at 7:00 pm.    In lieu of flowers the  family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Region, PO Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302.

Colin “Kelly” James

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

Colin “Kelly” James, 65, of Olcott passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 after a long illness.    He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Reba James, and brother Jerry James.   He was a former employee of Sears and was a Air Force veteran.

Kelly is survived by his beloved dog, Lucy;   sisters, Donna Parsons of Ashford, and Rita Mustell of Alum Creek, brothers Robert James of Gleason, Tennessee and Dennis James of Chicago, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.   A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Olcott Church of God with Pastor Mike Graley officiating.

Walter E. Dunlap

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

Walter E. Dunlap, 67, of Garretts Bend, Sod, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 5, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends.   He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church of Garretts Bend where he served as Senior Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. Walter was tenor singer with the Canaan Land Quartet for Many years. He was a 1959 graduate of Duval High School. He retired in 1995 from the Painters Union as a drywall finisher. He loved the outdoors and was a successful deer and turkey hunter.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Dunlap, parents Lonnie and Beedie Dunlap, one brother Billy Dunlap, four sisters Maxine Keeling, Carolyn Lawrence, Genieve Nunn and Mildred Lee.   He is survived by his loving wife of 49 ½ years Joyce, daughter Lisa Pauley (Allen) of Cobbs Creek, two sons Kevin Dunlap (Lisa) of Cobbs Creek,  and Greg Dunlap (Sherry) of Garretts Bend. Two granddaughters Tina Pauley, Brittany Dunlap, one step granddaughter Lorna, two grandsons Jacob Dunlap and Andrew Pauley, two step grandsons Michael and Paul. Four sisters  Ann Fowler of Julian, Linda Jones of St. Albans, Margie Basham of Hurricane, and Karen Vickers of Julian, special friend Kenny Bird of Garretts Bend, along with many nieces, nephews and a hosp of loving friends.   Walter has now joined the angels with praise of “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.”

Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday evening , June 8, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Tuesday June 9, at the funeral home with Rev. Jackie Miller and Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will follow in Hayzlett Cemetery, Garretts Bend.

Robert H. Lowery

June 1st, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert H. Lowery, 77, of Alum Creek departed this world on Monday June 1, 2009.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ousleen and two brothers, Charles and Johnny.  He was retired from Union Carbide Tech Center after 48 years of service and was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church at Alum Creek.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Patsy;  Daughters: Melody (Johnny) Roberts and Cindy Lowery both of Alum Creek Susan (John) Brininstool of Charleston; Son: Bobby (Teresa) Lowery of Lawrenceville, GA; Sister: Mary Maroney; Brothers: Jim (Donna); Clarence “Pug” (Dottie); Melvin and Jerry; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.

Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 5, at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Graceland  Memorial Park So. Charleston. Family and Friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr. Charleston, WV 25311.