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Edna Leona(Hudson) Peters

February 5th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Edna Leona (Hudson) Peters of Florida formerly of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2011.

She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Dempsey 11:00 AM Saturday at Forks of Coal Cemetery at Alum Creek.

She is survived by her son, Del (Vicki); daughter, Gail (Donald) Caldwell; 6 grandchildren; Joshua, Angel, Heather, Nicholas and Felicia and Amanda; 5 great grandchildren, Rodney, Cheyenne, Xaiver, Ayana and Alexzavier (Jose).

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Jean Miles

February 4th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Sandra Jean Miles, 57, of Griffithsville went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 4, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her son & daughter, Mathew Carter and Christy Lee; brother, Mark Midkiff; and father, Bill Midkiff.

She was a LPN and worked at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Carter “Skip” Miles; Son, Brent Michael Miles; Grandson, Ryan Matthew Miles; Granddaughter, Jaiden Page Miles; Mother, Gladys Midkiff.

Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors David Vickers and Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Fork Cemetery, Griffithsville. Family and friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Bernice E. “Be” Rabel

February 3rd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernice E. “Be” Rabel, 84, of South Charleston, WV was released from her earthly bonds on February 3, 2011 while residing at Candlelight Cottage in St. Albans, WV

Be was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1945. She was an avid bowler and had a true gift for gardening. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church, and she loved life. She was friend to everyone and dearly loved her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold O. Rabel, her parents, ten siblings and a grandson.

Be is survived by her three children: Patricia Starry, her husband Dale; Michael Rabel, his wife, Nancy; David Rabel and his wife, Debbi; Grandchildren, Debbie & Sean Starry, Melissa Waselovich Linenberger, Shane, Dustin, Kristin & Andrew Rabel.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Candlelight Cottage for their wonderful care of mom.

A celebration of her life and private graveside service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be received at davidrabel@Suddenlink.net

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

Bobby R. Clark

February 2nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bobby R. Clark, 69, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arbutus; and three sisters, Bonnie, Faye and Eldean.

He is survived by his sons, Bobby (Cheryl) Clark of Sumerco, Dale, John and Joey (Wanda) Clark, all of Sumerco and Tommy (Lynn) and Justin Clark, both of Alum Creek; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Bessie Fowler, Melba Saul, Mary Dunlap and Shirley Justice; and brothers, Wilmer, Elmer and Howard Clark.

Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, February 4, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Sumerco.

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

 

Carol Lou Smith

February 1st, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carole Lou Smith, 76, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Heartland of Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Betty Mallory Smith; sister, Mary Holstein; brothers, Marvin “Doc” and Herby D. Smith; and niece, Dianne Loftus.

She is survived by sister, Regina Loftus and several nieces and nephews

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Ben Pauley and Ron Schlak officiating. Burial will follow in Mallory Cemetery, Spring Hill Mountain. Family and friends will gather from 12 to 2:00 pm Saturday .

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

Daisy Mae Tackett Miles Sowards

January 30th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Daisy Mae Tackett Miles Sowards passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 after a long illness. She was born June 30, 1957.

She is preceded in death by her Father, Troy Tackett and her Brothers, Junior, Elbert, and Troy Johnathan Tackett

She is survived by her Husband, Frankie; Mother, Gae Tackett; Sons, Steven Tackett, Duane Hicks, Josh Miles, Ronnie Hicks; Sisters, Sybil (Raymond) Lovejoy, Rev. Sharon (Rev. Bill) Finney, Marcella (Stephen) Richetta, Dottie Jude, Rosemary (Craig) Smith, Sue (Larry) Carroll; Brothers, Tom (Patty) Tackett, Eddie (Donna) Tackett; 12 Grandkids and several neices and nephews, and Special friend Beverly McCormick and many other close friends

Memorial Service will be at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 4:00pm with Jimmy Lawrence officiating.

Lillian Mae (Samples) Thomas

January 25th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lillian Mae (Samples) Thomas, 77, of Alum Creek, WV passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born in Alum Creek on August 28, 1933 to the late Hallie and Rushie Samples. She worked at the Alum Creek Post Office for 30 years, where she met and talked to many friends thru the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Thomas; sister, Juanita Cobb; brother, Marvin Samples and sister, Irene Robinson.

She is survived by her brother, Erman Samples and wife, Judy; Sister, Louise Robinson; Step-daughter, Emogene Mickles and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Robert Leadman officiating. She will be laid to rest at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends, 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Ridge Center for the care they gave her and thanks to Hubbard Hospice House and all the love and care they gave her in her last days. A special thanks to her niece, Karen Torman, for her help, love and care during her time of need.

Lillian loved the Lord and tried to be in His house as often as she could.

Carrie Lee Pauley

January 23rd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carrie Lee Pauley, 88, entered into eternal rest January 22, 2011 at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry, GA, after an extended illness. Mrs. Pauley, daughter of Willard and Charlotte Bell McCallister, was born July 23, 1922 in Sod, WV, and is preceded in death by six brothers, six sisters, and her loving husband of fifty years, Cleston Hayes Pauley.

She was a devout Christian and dedicated her life to serving the Lord and caring for her church families.

Mrs. Pauley is survived by her children: Kathryn Lee Pauley Shiplett, Charles Hayes Pauley, Karen Faith Pauley Cole & son-in-law Donald Lee Cole; 7 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren and many loving and caring nieces, nephews, and friends.

Graveside service will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 29th, at Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Flowers will be excepted at Curry Funeral Home or memorial donations to Heart of Georgia Inpatient Hospice, 103 Westridge Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 or to Happy Hour, (in honor of Charles Pauley) 716 Young Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31093

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family.

Memories and condolences may be emailed to kfc_143@yahoo.com

There will be an afternoon viewing from 3:00 to 5:00pm., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.

Paul “David” Dunlap

January 22nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Paul “David” Dunlap, 55, of Rabel Mountain passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.

He was a transportation supervisor with Charleston Newspapers with 32 years of service and he was a Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Bernice Dunlap; and brother, Rusty.

He is survived by special son: Lawrence Lee Moles II; Special grandson: L. J.; Brother, Bill (Gail) Dunlap of South Charleston; Sisters, Carolyn (Charles) Smith and Brenda Dunlap both of St. Albans; Special niece and caregiver: Becky Stevens and a host of other family members and special friends at Charleston Newspapers.

Service will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 24, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff on the 4th and 5th floors of CAMC Memorial for their kindness and help.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30319.

Virginia Ann Murphy Holstein

January 21st, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Ann Murphy Holstein, 81, of Ashford went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 21, 2011 at Heartland of Beckley after a long illness.

She was a member of Mahone Chapel Church at Ashford and was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Holstein.

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 24, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Fairley McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.