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Marie Van Gundy

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

Marie Van Gundy, 87, of McCorkle went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 5, 2011 after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Omazell Dunlap; husband, Alfred Van Gundy; daughter, Beverly; one brother and one sister.

She is survived by her son: Gary (Sharon) Dunlap; 2 Sisters: Neva (Richard) Stump and Nell Jean Allen; Brother: Donald (Betty) Dunlap; Grandson: Tim (Gail) Thaxton and Great granddaughter: Kately.

The service will be 3:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.    A special thank you goes to friend, Ruth and roommate, Clare, and to the staff at Golden Living.

Letha Marie Blankenship

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

Letha Marie Blankenship, 85, of St. Albans passed away at Carolinas Medical Center in Monroe, North Carolina May 5, 2011. She had resided in St. Albans, but was staying with her son Larry in Matthews, North Carolina due to her year long illness.  Letha was born March 19, 1926. Her only two siblings Peggy Pridemore and Lucy Stewart reside in Charleston and South Charleston.   Letha was married to Carl in South Charleston September 14, 1946, was a nurse for 28 years and enjoyed working in her flower shop part time.

Surviving is Larry her son and she was preceded in death by her husband Carl and sons David and Phillip. She had six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon Wednesday May 11, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park South Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ann Hall

May 4th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ann Hall, 81, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel, her parents Stephen and Vonnie Nunn; her brothers, Kyle, Jim, Norris, Lue, Denver and Howard; and her sister, Louise.  She was a Christian and a long time member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She was retired from Stowers & Son General Merchandising.

She is survived by two sons and their wives, Denver Hall and Suzann of Yawkey, and Ken Hall and Shirley of Alum Creek; two brothers and their wives, Ralph Nunn and Carol of St. Albans, and Ernest Nunn and Hilda of Buffalo, one sister and her husband, Jenny Adkins and Jack of Kanawha City; two grandchildren, Mindy Christian and husband, Rex, and Jenna Jeffrey and husband Nich; and four great grandchildren, Melinda Lane, Ben Christian, Crystal Allen, and Logan Jeffrey.

The service will be 3:00pm Saturday, May 7th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Hazlett Cemetery, Garrettsbend.  Friends may call from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, May 7th at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome or send contributions to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Boulevard, W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.  The family expresses their sincere gratitude to the entire staff of Sunbridge of Dunbar and the Hubbard Hospice House for their compassion and wonderful care. A special thank you to her Sunbridge roommate, Ellen Rhea.

Hassel Charles Price

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

Hassel Charles Price, 71, of Alkol went to be with his Lord, Monday May 2, 2011 at home surrounded by family after a long illness.  He retired from Krogers at Ashton Place, was a Christian, a member of the UMWA and served in the US army.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon, children Ann (David) Blaylock of Alkol, John (Laura) Price of Logan and Charles (Linda) Price of Independence, Kentucky; siblings, Curtis (Gearldene) Price, Marie “Lit” Vickers, Ann “Sweet” (Herman) Byrd, Gene (Betty) Price, and Arleene (Ervin) Barrickman; grandchildren, Allie, Noah, Garrett and Gavin.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday May 5, at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church at Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Rev. Mike Kordusky officiating. Burial will follow in Saunders Family Cemetery at Hamlin.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at CAMC Memorial for there wonderful care and attention given to Hassel.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest donation be made to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25312-2536

Pauline Jane Rymer

April 28th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pauline Jane Rymer, 77, of Alum Creek passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, from lung cancer. She was a faithful and loyal member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church since 1972, where she served as youth director, Sunday school teacher, and secretary.

She retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education in 1993. She began teaching in a one-room school in 1957, and taught every grade during her 36-year teaching career before retiring as the principal of Midway Elementary School. She was voted as Citizen of the Century by the Alum Creek Centennial Committee in 2010.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, William Ray Rymer, infant son James, and daughter, Tiffany Sloan, formerly known as Bill Rymer.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Eric) Saul and Cindie Beach and partner, John Flowers; grandson, Josh Saul and partner Jennifer Hughes, Jake (Jennifer) Saul, Zachary, Austin and Jesse Beach; brothers, Bill (Emily) Cornette, Jesse (Nell) Cornette, Arthur Cornette, Fred Jowett, Jr.; sisters Lucille Ross, Lorine Gore, and Shirley Woods; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Anna Gae) Rymer,; sister-in-law, Betty McComas, and many nieces, nephews and family members.

Visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, 4002 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Keith George officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by former student, Lisa Graley with other former students and teachers participating: Robert Moore, Brenda Pistore, Dreama Pauley, and Dinah McCallister. Interment will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to dear friend and neighbor, Marietta Lovejoy; loving niece, Nancy (Larry) Pauley, loving sister-in-law, Anna Gae Rymer, brother-in-law, Jimmy Rymer, HospiceCare of Charleston, and her many caring and compassionate neighbors, friends, and church family.

Pauline will be remembered for her loving spirit; her kind, compassionate, and accepting nature; her laughter and warm, welcoming smile.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 506, Alum Creek, WV 25003 or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25312-2536. Arrangements are in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.

Larry Joe Weddington

April 26th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Larry Joe Weddington, 58, of Alum Creek died Tuesday, April 26, 2011,  from injuries sustained in single car auto accident at Yawkey.  He was a member of Pipefitters Local #625, former bass singer for the gospel group Genesis.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Weddington and Nora Saul; brother, David “Bear” Weddington.

He is survived by: Son: Rusty (Missy) Weddington of Yawkey; Daughter: Merri (Matt) Pauley of South Charleston; Sister: Gail (Bill) Stamper of Sod; Step-sister: Nancy (Larry) Pauley of Sod; Step-brother: David (Diana) Saul of South Charleston; Sister-in-law: Norma Weddington of Alkol; and 5 Grandchildren: Emilee, Ashley, Caleb, Kassandra & Mattie

Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, April 29, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor John Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Charles Alford Simmons

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

Charles Alford Simmons, 63, of Sod, passed away at home Monday, April 25, 2011.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.

Anna Mae Breedlove

April 22nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Anna Mae Breedlove, 78, of Yawkey went home to the Lord Friday, April 22, 2011 at CAMC Memorial Hospital Charleston after a short illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Nancy Tudor, step-mother Lilly Stone Tudor, sons Timmy and Bill and husband Jerry.

She is survived by:  Daughter: Pamela (Eugene) Hughes;  Sons: Merdith Jr. (Kathy), Robert (Sandy), Kevan (Samantha), Rick (Sherry), and Chuck (Sarah) Breedlove; 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday April 26, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hill Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Arnold “A.J.” Manns

April 19th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Arnold “A. J.” Manns 73 of Ashford went home to be with the Lord Tuesday April 19, 2011 at home after a short illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Eva Manns, daughter Terrie Manns, daughter-in-law Dreama Manns, grandson Michael Chandler, great grandson Marcus Manns, brothers Dallas, Billy and Ollie Manns and sister Violet Workman.

He was a retired construction worker and Army veteran.  A .J. was a very loving father of five children.  He is survived by; Tommy (Tera) Manns, Jerry Manns, Kathe (Michael) Kirk, Janie (Matt) Perdue, Anna (Jamie) Belcher and their mother Mary Payne all of Ashford, brother Clovis Manns, sisters Phyllis Tomblin , Sara Salyers and Nita Vance, grandchildren Adam Chandler, Thomas Manns, Christopher “Moose” Manns, Cora Pennington, Cody Kinder, Andrew Joseph Manns, Brandon Perdue, Jeremy Perdue, Lacie Manns, Trey Belcher, and Alexis Belcher, and great-grandchildren; Mikayla and Michael Chandler, and many friends and neighbors who he dearly loved.  A .J. enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday April 21, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Burial will be at Manns Knob Cemetery at Harts Creek. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of so many flowers, any donations may be sent to: 255 Baptist Lane, Ashford, WV 25009.

Wilma Lee Sowards

April 16th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Wilma Lee Sowards, 79, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2011 after a long illness.  She was born on October 10, 1931, the daughter of the late Cebert and Amma Pauley of Brounland.

She is preceded in death by her son Donald “Donnie” Ray Sowards, Jr., grandson Zachary Alan Sowards, and sister Shelby McCormick.

She was a woman of faith and trusted in the Lord. She was also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to do what she could to care for others, that is what she lived for each day.  Wilma’s greatest love was for her family. Her pride was so evident in her smile when she spoke their name and her soft laugh when telling a story.

Wilma made you an immediate friend upon meeting her. She possessed a quick, shy smile with bright blue eyes shining for all to see. She was quiet, but you could see the kindness, love and acceptance in her heart. She loved deeply and without limits.  Wilma leaves behind a large, loving family which includes her loving and devoted husband of 60 wonderful years, Donald R. Sowards, Sr.; Son: Mark Sowards and wife, Jami; Granddaughter: Kyla Lanham and husband, Chris; Grandson: D.R. Sowards III; and 3 Great Granddaughters: Chloe LeAnn, Alara Shae Bailey, Heidi Nichole Sowards all of Sissonville; Sisters: Sister and also best friend, Wanda Gillispie and husband Harry of South Charleston; Donna Fizer and husband, Joe; Brother: Cebert “Jr.” Pauley and wife Dorinda, of South Charleston.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. Especially, one of her nephews, Jay Pauley, whom she thought of like one of her own sons.

Services will be on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 1:00pm with visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Al Mendez officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  The family would like to give a special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at CAMC-General NSICU for all the care and love they showed during her illness.