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Mary Virginia Alford

October 31st, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Virginia Alford, 81, of Garretts Bend passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Alford; parents, Charlie & Sally Johnson and sister, Janice McCallister.  Mary will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

She is survived by her 4 children and spouses:

Arlene (Danny) Johnson of Alum Creek

Chester (Mary Kay) Alford of Garretts Bend

Clifford Alford of Yawkey

Jerry (Cheryl) Alford of Garretts Bend

2 Brothers: Danny & Terry

4 Sisters: Ethel, Justine, Martha Mae & Beverly

9 grandchildren: Timothy, Kimberly, Barbara, Andy, Nikki, Holly, Chad, Mandy & Kristy.

13 great grandchildren

Service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.  Burial will be in Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend.  Friends and family may gather from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Ida I. Barnette

October 31st, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ida I. Barnette, 91, was called home to live with her Lord, October 31, 2009.

She was a resident of South Charleston, WV for 68 years but was currently residing in Mr. Sterling, OH, to be near her son and family.  Ida was a member of the Davis Creek Nazarene Church where she served as a greeter to all who entered the church’s doors.  She retired from The Diamond Department Store with 25 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Barnette and son, Donald Edward Barnette.

She is survived by:

Son: Dale (Eloise) Barnette of Mt. Sterling, OH

Grandson: Rod Barnette of London, OH

Granddaughter: Beverly Dale of Orient, OH

Great Grandson: Travis (Jessica) of Emmalena, KY

Great, Great Grandson:   Cameron Bell of Emmalena, KY

Great  Granddaughter: Ebony Bell of Lexington, KY

Half-Brother: George Lambert

Half-Sister: Phyllis Jean Adkins

 

Along with many dear nieces, nephews and friends

Services will be  1:00pm Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Davis Creek Church Of The Nazarene with Rev Frank Goff and Mel Legg officiating.  Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.

Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Bess A. Bare

October 31st, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bess A. Bare, 86, of Alum Creek passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.  She was a retired manager from the May Co., Cleveland, OH.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Christine Pauley & Draunta Spenik; brothers, Lyndell, Burton and Cleo Holstein.

She is survived by her husband: C. M. “Max” Bare

3 Step-children: Roger Bare of Houston, TX

Jeffery  Scott Bare of Kenna

Duane Max Bare of Charleston

3 Step-grandchildren

3 nieces: Kimberly Pauley of Charleston

Robin Pauley of New York

Tina Pauley of Phoenix, AZ

Several other nieces and nephews

Service will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road,  Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Charleston.    Friends may gather Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

 

Glenna J. Lee

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

Glenna J. Lee, 81, of St. Albans went home to the Lord, Tuesday October 27, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leon N. Lee.  She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church St. Albans where she was active in the choir a member of the Lee-Ruch Sunday School Class and served on many boards and committees.

Glenna is survived by her children, Donna M. Strand of Cross Lanes, Michael W. Lee and his wife Ruth of Birmingham, Alabama and Glenn A. Lee of St. Albans, and grandson Michael T. Lee and his wife Maria of Birmingham, Alabama.

A tribute to Glenna’s life will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 30, 2009 at Highlawn Baptist Church 2304 Jefferson Ave. St. Albans with Pastor, Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans. Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Highlawn Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to the Highlawn Baptist Church.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangement.

June M. Hager

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

June M. Hager, 83, of Alkol passed away October 27, 2009 at Boone Health & Rehabilitation after a long illness.  She is survived by her sister Nadine Young of Vienna and brothers Eugene and Jack Hill both of Ocala, Florida.

Service will be 1:00 pm Thursday October 29, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Rev. K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey.

Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Tracy S. Huffman

October 24th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tracy S. Huffman 59 of Charleston died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at CAMC General after a long  illness.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Judy

Children and sons in law: Tracy, Neisha (Jason), Joshua, Christine (Turley), Jennifer (Nathaniel)

Brothers: Jerry, James & Denver

Sister: Melba

4 grandchildren

Services will be 4:00 PM on Tuesday, Oct 27, at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor William Carter officiating.  Burial will be in the French Cemetery in Charleston. Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made toward the funeral services.

Margaret E. Newcomer

October 23rd, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Margaret E. Newcomer, 83, of Hamlin died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith.

She is survived by 3 Sons:

John Rose of Brewster, OH

Earl Keith Newcomer of Concord, NC

Terry L. Newcomer of Winfield

3 Daughters: Phyllis Linville of Wooster, OH

Wilma Wade of Hamlin

Penny Young of Alum Creek

 

2 Sisters: Edith & Jewel

3 Brothers: Joe, Grady & Denver

16 grandchildren

14 great grandchildren

Services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

Friends will gather at Margaret’s home, 363 Tango Road, after 4:00 pm Monday.

Charles C. Harper

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

Charles C. Harper, 69, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord,  Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.  He was a  member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church where he served as Assistant Sunday School teacher.  He was retired from Hobet Mining & served in the US Army.

He is survived by:

Wife: Carolyn Sue Harper

Children: Jeff (Jackie) Harper of Griffithsville, WV

Dwight (Angela) Harper of Georgia

Daniel “Hoss” (Keta) Harper,

Mike (Mandy) Harper and

Roger Parcell all of Alum Creek

Brenda  Howard of Florida

6 Grandchildren:   Britney, Landin, Breanna, Brook, Nicholas & Danielle

3 Sisters Ann (Donald) Parsons Hurricane, WV

Barbara Turley & Sarah Kay Parcell both of South Charleston, WV

2 Brothers James Herb (Wanda) Harper South Charleston, WV

Paul Allen (Sue) Harper Elkview, WV

Services will be 2:00pm, Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastors Russell Wright and Roe Smith officiating.  Burial will be in  Lively Cemetery, Sod, with Military Graveside Rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 of Alum Creek.   Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Leon Valentino “Jack” Dunlap

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

Leon Valentino “Jack” Dunlap, 83, of St. Albans passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a five month struggle with Mesothelioma.

Jack was born September 20, 1926 in St. Albans to the late Ora and Emma Jane Cox Dunlap, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold, Barney, Albert and Woodrow; sisters, Orpha, Cleo, Dorothy and Sue.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Ruby; daughter, Sharon J. Wood of Charlotte, North Carolina; son, Gregory Leon Dunlap of St. Albans; daughter & son-in-law, Constance and John DeRito of Charleston; along with his granddaughters, Kara DeRito of Charleston and Lia DeRito of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,  He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Margie Louise and Dale Raines of Sarasota, Florida.

He was an employee of Goodrich Gulf in the 50’s and later operated a Texaco, Gulf and Exxon service stations in St. Albans.  He loved golfing with his buddies, competing many times in the West Virginia State Lefthanders golf championship, gardening and working around the house keeping it in excellent shape.

Jack was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII serving with the Sea-Bees in 1945 and 1946 stationed at Pearl Harbor.  He dedicated his life to the Lord, July 7, 1996 at Highlawn Baptist Church of St. Albans where he served on the Board of Trustees using his skills on various projects at the church as well as faithfully attending services every week.

Jack’s journey to heaven to join the angels of life is now complete, daddy you will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

A tribute to Jack’s life will be 11:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans with pastor, Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating.  Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  Friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Highlawn Baptist Church.

Leon would appreciate that any donations be made to Highlawn Baptist Church or Hubbard Hospice House, your help and kindness by everyone was so appreciated.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Nona E. Thompson

October 19th, 2009 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nona E. Thompson, 91 of Alkol, died Monday October 19, 2009 at CAMC General surrounded by family members.

She was the last surviving child of John (Squire) & Lucy Stone Thompson. She was a 1938 graduate of Duval High School and retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education where she was a cook at Woodville Grade School from 1965 to 1979,.

She is survived by three nieces:

Sue Thompson Clark of Wooster, OH

Rita Jane Thompson Saul of Alkol

Kathy Hill Breedlove of Yawkey,

One nephew: Terry M. Hill of Alum Creek

She is also survived by a large number of great nieces & nephews, great great nieces & nephews & great great great nieces & nephews.

Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress  Road,  Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating.  Burial will be in the Stone Family Cemetery at Alkol,.  Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.