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Lorane E. Bird Nunn

January 26th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Lorane E. Bird Nunn, 89, of Sod, WV passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.  She was born February 22, 1922, to parents, Noah and Eva Bell Bird. She was also preceded in death by husband, Kyle, son, Harold, sister, Shella Lee, brothers, Roy, Howard, Ronald, Henry and Carl and great grandson, Nikolas.  Lorane was a homemaker and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, where she, through the years, had served as Sunday school teacher and was active in Vacation Bible School. She is survived by daughters, Wanda Smith and husband, David, of St. Albans, Linda Adams and husband, Mike, of Hurricane and daughter-in-law, Lahoma Nunn of Sod.

She is also survived by sister, Connie Leadmon of Hurricane and brother, James (Frank) Bird of Sod. Grandchildren: Stephen Nunn, Melissa Smith, Eric Nunn, Stacey Smith, Stuart Smith, Wendi Adams, Summer Adams, Ben Smith, Kerri Mooney and Jennifer Meadows. Great grandchildren: David Nunn, Cassandra Karnes, Hannah Nunn, Whitney Nunn, Jacob and Elizabeth Mooney, Zane and Carly Wikle, Lilly Smith, Sophie Noto and Jenna Meadows . Great-great granddaughters: Piper Nunn and Aleigh Holley.

A service to honor Lorane ’s life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Chester Bird, David Smith and Mark Ruby officiating.Burial will follow at Hayzlett Cemetery Garretts Bend.Friends will gather with the family two hours prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.  The family would like to thank the staff at Hubbard Hospice House and caregivers, Summer Adams, Jean Dillon and Donna Bryant. Special thanks to those who so lovingly provided care and support during this difficult time.

Michael S. Hughes

January 25th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Michael S. Hughes, 61, of Drawdy, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday January 25, 2012.

Mike was born on February 18, 1950, to Fred and Nettie (Miller) Hughes and was a lifelong resident of Boone County. He was an electrician in the coal mines and member of the UMWA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending his time outdoors with his family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Roger Pauley.

He is survived by his wife of 39 ½ years, Mollie Ann Atkins Hughes; his sons, Michael L. “Mickey” (and Angie) Hughes and Matthew R. (and Sarah) Hughes;granddaughters Vanessa Brooke Hughes and Ammie Nichole Hughes all of Drawdy; his siblings, Freeda (and LeRoy) Crockett of Woodville, Gloria Jean Pauley of Hamlin, Dessie (and Thurman) Lovejoy of Woodville, George (and Sharon) Hughes of Drawdy and Danny (and Teresa) Hughes of Alum Creek; Special Cousin Johnny (and Susie) Long of Sod; special nephews Roger “Peanut” (and Mary) Pauley of Griffithsville, and Travis “Booger” (and Aleisha) Pritt of Stoutsville, Ohio; special Niece Betty “BJ” (and Travis) Jarrell of Drawdy; “grandkids” Branden Jarrell and Layne Daniel of Drawdy and Kate Wall of Comfort; and a host of family and friends.

A graveside service will be 1:00 PM Friday January 27, 2012 at the Hughes Family Cemetery Ely Road, Sumerco, with Pastors Roger Halstead and Roger Pauley officiating.

 Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek in care of arrangements.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Armstrong Hospice House at Thomas Memorial Hospital for their excellent care during Mike’s final days.

Edward Vaughn Nicholas

January 25th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Edward Vaughn Nicholas, 50, of Alum Creek passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at CAMC General after a short illness.

He is survived by his son, Dakota Von Nicholas; mother and step-father, Patricia and Bob Porter of Ashland, KY; sister, Little Star (Melinda) VanScyoc, her husband, Jeff; brother-in-law, Sunny Nunn; special girl, Crystal Moore, who Eddie loved as a daughter, and her son, Caleb; step-brothers, Charles (Karen), John (Wanda), James (Anna) and Scott Porter; three nephews, (Trick) Ricky Davis, Cameron and Matthew Nunn; great nieces, Emily and Sarah; great nephew, Joshua

Funeral service will be 2:00 Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Creed Adkins

January 20th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (12 Comments)

Creed Adkins, 76, of Charleston passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness. Creed was born September 16, 1935, in Lincoln County, the son of the late Spence and Belle Adkins. He was also preceded in death by all of his siblings, June Meadows (1985), Marcella Adkins (2002), Cecil Adkins (2005) and Cline Adkins (2008). Creed was a 1954 graduate of Duval High School. He attended Morris Harvey (UC) College. He served on the Lincoln County Board of Education. At the time of his election, he was the youngest person to serve in this capacity. He retired from the West Virginia Public Service Commission with over 30 years of service.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in South Charleston, where he was a member of the Chancel Choir and the Singing Men.

Creed was a Shriner, a 33 degree Mason. He was a member of the South Charleston Lions Club with over 40 years of perfect attendance. In recognition of his service to the association, he had received numerous awards including being named a Leonard Jarrett Recipient and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He also served as a District Governor, 1983-1984. He was named a Distinguished West Virginian in 1997.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Sally Jo; one Godson, David Greathouse and his wife Megan, their 4 year old twin boys, Max and Henry, of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by one niece Ann (John) Pauley, two nephews, Larry (Diane) Adkins, Karl (Kelli) Adkins, as well as numerous cousins and close friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Harry Duncan, Dr. James Lohan, and Dr. William Harris for the excellent care Creed received during his illness. We would also like to thank the staff at CAMC Memorial for their care and concerns. Your kindness will always be remembered by our family.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Sunday, January 22, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Rev. Tom Nolan and the Rev. Jodie Pistore officiating.

Interment will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey

Visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday, January 21, at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service.

Marcel Lee Dunlap

January 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

 

Marcel Lee Dunlap, 85, of Alum Creek went home to the Lord Thursday, January 12, 2012 at home.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and lifetime member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

He was preceded in death by son, Scotty.

Marcel is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma; seven children: Jim (Diana), Roger (Clara), Richard (Margaret), Lisa Dunlap, Betty Bragg, Donna Bragg (Arthur Wilson), and Sandy (Ledford) Turley; three sisters, Sherry Thomas, Ardith Dunlap and Bonnie Roberts; sixteen grandchildren, fifty-two great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 16, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Mike Kordusky and Russell Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

Jewell Maxine McClure Adams

January 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jewell Maxine McClure Adams, 94, of Yawkey, WV, beloved mother and grandmother, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 , at Genesis Teays Valley.

She was born September 19,1917 in Lincoln County, WV to Sesco and Effie Hale McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleston Adams; children, Danny Adams and Louise Tackett; sons-in-law, Harold Nunn, Stan Zemenick and Ted Tackett and a daughter-in-law, Ann Adams.

Maxine is survived by three daughters, Lucille Zemenick, of Charleston, SC, Jewell (Richard) Belcher and Lahoma Nunn, all of Sod; a son, Harley Adams of Gary, IN; and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Adams of Hurricane, WV.

She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and many special nieces, nephews and friends.

She was the oldest member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Yawkey, WV. She enjoyed reading her Bible, tending to her garden and was well known by her grandchildren to be fond of chocolate candy and ice cream.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery, Yawkey.

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

Howard Eugene Johnson

January 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Howard Eugene Johnson, 87, of Poca, formerly of Sod, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington.

He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force during WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Wars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Hughes Johnson, his parents and five siblings.

Howard is survived by two daughters: Wanda Sue (Rickey) Wade of Yawkey; Lisa Hanson of St. Albans; two sons, Harold (Rhonda) Johnson of Palm Coast, FL; and John Johnson of Poca. Nine grandchildren: Denise Brink, Yvonne Johnson, Chandra Clark, Jason Wade, Jeremy and Michael Johnson, Jessica Klotzbach, Jennifer Snow and Sarah Hanson; and 18 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight Priestley officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Family and friends will gather from 1 – 3 pm Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Terry Lee Cooper

January 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Terry Lee Cooper, 54, of Hurricane, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at CAMC Teays Valley after a short illness.

He was a member of Labors Local Union 1353 Charleston.

He is survived by his daughter, Maria Gandy, sisters Doris Jean Cooper of Cartersville, GA, Maxine Cooper of Dunkirk, IN, Sandra Cole of Cleveland, OH, Margaret Oxley , Carolyn Cooper , and Eva Lou Cooper

Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday, January 13, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Richard Mallory officiating. Family and Friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Sherry Louise Thompson

January 11th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 

Sherry Louise Thompson, 75, of Emmons entered into rest peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2012 at home.

She was preceded in death by her two sons: Thomas and James Thompson; parents, Omer and Dorothy Payne; sister, Yvonne McClure and husband, Darrell; brother, Johnny Payne and wife, Patricia; brothers-in-law, Paul Lee and Bill Sisson.

She is survived by her daughter, Deana Thompson; son, John Thompson; three Sisters: Charlotte Lee, Betsy (Frank) Johnson, and Selma Sisson. Six grandchildren:

Thomas, Angie, Mike, Christina, Sherry & Jasmine and several great grandchildren

Sherry never knew a stranger, always very happy, giving, never critical but always warm hearted. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Emmons Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Kenneth Samms officiating. Burial will follow in Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons. Family and friends will gather Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

 

Dwight Harless

January 5th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (10 Comments)

Dwight (Rick) Harless, 58, of Alum Creek went home on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at CAMC-Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Leighton.

He was the original founder of Air Conditioning Design, Inc., and pastor/evangelist in the surrounding area for more than 35 years. He was a man after God’s own heart, and served in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carol; daughters Angela Nicole (Steven) Carter, York, SC, and Cheryl (Rodney) Jackson, Folly Beach, SC; Son, Charles David (Lisa) Harless, South Charleston; Preston Dwight Harless at home; stepdaughter, Talisa Burdette, Charleston; mother, Virginia Evelyn Harless of Alum Creek; sisters, Mary (Arthur) Smith, Wickliff, OH, Nora Harless, Charlotte, NC; brothers, Bruce (Debbie) Harless, South Charleston; brothers; Billly (Becky) Harless, Fort Mohave, AZ, Bob (Anissa), Big Chimney; five grandchildren: Cameron, Brook, Daisy, Chase and Blake.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Evangelist David Bragg officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston with military graveside rites by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

Family and friends will gather from 6:00 – 8:00pm on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.