Header

Gillis Edward Oxley

December 31st, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Gillis Oxley
Gillis Edward Oxley, 74, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord Monday, December 30, 2013 at home.

He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 625; a member of the Dunbar First Baptist Church; and formerly a barber in Hamlin, WV.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Lema and Glady Oxley, son, Michael and sister, Virginia Pauley.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris; son, Lanny and wife, Stephanie Oxley; granddaughter, Jessica and husband, Steven Baker; niece, Katherine (Frank) Kilburn; brother-in-law, Virgil Pauley and many other family and friends who will miss him including his very special buddy, Harley.

A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, January 3, 2014 from 4 to 6 pm at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Dunbar First Baptist Church, 311- 16th Street, Dunbar, WV 25064 in memory of Edward Oxley.

Thomas E. Rabel

December 28th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Thomas RabelThomas E. Rabel, 87, of Alum Creek went home to his Father in Heaven Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Valley Center, South Charleston, WV.

He was a former employee at Libby Owens in the Gas Department; a WWII Army Veteran, serving in the South Pacific and a charter member of the VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek. He was the family caretaker and loved farming, hunting, fishing and ginsenging.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maggie Rabel; brothers, John Benard
and Keith Albert Rabel; sisters, Phyllis Pauley and Charlotte McGraw.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley (Bobby) Holstine of Alum Creek and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Wallace York officiating. Entombment will follow in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to express a special thank you to his caregiver, Lori “Woody-Woodpecker” Grounds.

Nellie Brogan

December 16th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Nellie Brogan obit photo
Nellie Brogan, 87, of Alum Creek, left us Sunday, December 15, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil H. Brogan and son, Stevie Ross Brogan and several brothers and sisters..

She is survived by her children, Ed and (Becky) Brogan of Hurricane, David and( Belva) Brogan, and Ronnie and (Judy) Brogan all of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Kristi Searls, David Brogan II, Kim Meadows, Brian, Randy, and Kevin Brogan and Kara Young, and 18 great grandchildren; brothers, Mike and Cameron Hager of Cincinnati, OH and many special nieces and nephews.

Service will be 12:00 noon Thursday, December 19th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Hager Family Cemetery, Brounland Road, Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Peggy Anna Adkins

December 11th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Peggy AdkinsPeggy Anna Adkins, 57, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Hospice West, South Charleston.

She was a homemaker and a Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Vannater and Virgie Vannatter Long; former husbands, Jerry Delain Adkins, Mike Cooperider and brother, Wetzell Vannatter.

She is survived by her former husband, Dwight Adkins; Sons, Scotty Delain Adkins and Stacey Ron Adkins; daughter, Kristin Michelle Cooperider Grayley; sisters, Helen Kincaid, Janet Angel (Corbet), Brenda Adams (C.A.), Arzella Vannater; brothers, Wilburn “Webb” Vannatter, George Dean (Mona) Vannatter and Lonnie Vannatter; three grandchildren, Shanell Elaine Adkins, Karissa Delainey Adkins, Kaleb Adkins and Kimberly Rowsley.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlockville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Connie Lea McCallister

December 10th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Connie McCallister
Connie Lea McCallister, 45, of Alum Creek passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at home.

She worked in medical records at CAMC and was a member of the Beckley Moose Lodge.

She is survived by her Fiancé, Paul Masley; brother, Jerry McCallister; sisters, Donna Webb and Dora (Clinton) Bragg; and her four-legged baby, Killer.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman offciating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Armando Harmon Cabello

December 8th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Armando CabelloArmando Harmon Cabello, 46, of Charleston died Saturday November 30th 2013.

He was preceded in death by his father John Cabello.

He is survived by his mother Velma Harmon and his 3 brothers John, Eric, and Neal Cabello.

Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 9th 2013, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery Alum Creek.

Family and friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service.

 

Easter G. Richmond

December 4th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Easter RichmondEaster G. Richmond, 90, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2013. She was born in Robinson, WV, to Doliver and Clara Welch. Easter was a homemaker and a loving wife to Basil W. Richmond for 47 years. She was also an excellent seamstress for many customers whom she sewed for, for more than 50 years.

She was a loving and giving mother of two daughters: Janet Irene (Russell) Smith of Ravenswood, WV, and Clara Joy (Albert Dale) Roush of St. Albans, WV. She was a wonderful grandmother to four grandsons and one granddaughter: Doug (Kristen) Smith of Millwood, WV, Mike Smith, of Ravenswood, WV, Matt (Drema) Smith of Ravenswood, WV, David (Stephanie) Roush of Culloden, WV, and Sherry (Michael) Haynes of St. Albans, WV. She had nine great-grandchildren who adored her very much: Brandon Haynes, Kristopher Haynes, Scott Roush, Caroline Roush, Matthew Smith, Jr., Morgan Smith, Mason Smith, Jilliana Smith, Nolan Smith and one step-granddaughter, Hayley.

She is also survived by two sisters: Bernice Justice of Vinton, Ohio, and Ammie Hysell of Wilkesville, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews who have many fond memories of her. Another one of Easter’s many talents was her superb cooking, family and friends could not wait for an invitation to dinner for some of her mouth watering biscuits and homemade apple butter.

Easter was preceded in death by her husband Basil W. Richmond, sister, Gladys Molden of Salem Center, Ohio and brothers, Russell Welch of Culloden, WV, and Julian Welch of Middleport, Ohio.

The family would like to extend their deepest love and appreciation to all of the staff of Valley Center and to the very special ladies of Hospice for their excellent care and outpouring of love for our mother and the entire family. Their care and love will never be forgotten. Thank you!

Services will be at 12:00 noon Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, with Pastor Mark Stauffer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 4:00 PM at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, WV.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Boulevard, W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Leffie Smith Jr. “Smitty”

December 3rd, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leffie Smith
Leffie Smith Jr. “Smitty”, 87, of Charleston passed away December 3, 2013 at home with his family by his side.

He was a retired jeweler and watch maker from B & B Loan in Charleston and also a WW II Veteran.

Smitty is survived by his wife: Marceline; sons, Barry (Dottie) Smith and Kevin Smith of Charleston; daughter, Robin (Corky) Mann of Richmond, VA;brothers; Ray (Florence) Smith and Larry Gene (Chloe) Booth; three grandchildren, Melissa, Trevor and Rick; step grandson, Bryan and great grand-daughter, Sydney.

Services will be 2:30 PM Friday, December 6th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey.

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

 

Judy Nickles Egnor

November 27th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judy Egnor
Judy Nickles Egnor, 58, Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord at CAMC – Memorial on Monday, November 25, 2013, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents ,Oral & Ivy Nickles and brother, James B. Nickles.

She was a graduate of Van High School. From the age of 15 she worked and later became owner of the Stanard Supply “Company Store” in Twilight, and later worked as office manager (CIM) and medical billing clerk in Charleston.

Most importantly, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jerry; Daughter, Misty (Anthony) Elkins; son: Travis (Amy) Richmond; stepdaughter: Terri (Bill) Zirkle; 3 granddaughters; Brittany, Lindsey & Taylor; 2 brothers: Larry (Becky) Nickels and Gary (Kimberly) Nickles.

Services will be 2:00pm on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Curtis Elkins officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the serivce.

The family would like to give a special thanks to CAMC – Memorial MICU doctors and nurses.

Burnie Harold Smith

November 27th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Burnie Smith younger (2)Burnie Smith older (2)

Burnie Harold Smith, 82, of Tornado passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Braley Care Home St. Albans after a long battle with alzheimer’s disease.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Willard and Stella Clay Smith, brothers Billy and Leo Smith and sister Ilene Long.

Burnie was a retired Master Sergeant in the U S Air Force, with 20 years service from the Berlin Airlift, through the Vietnam War. He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of the UMWA.

Burnie is survived by his wife; Norma, sons; Carl (Gail) Smith of Shallotte, NC, Teddy (Teresa) Smith of Sod, Terry (Melody) Smith of Sumerco, Anthony (Joyce) Smith of Yawkey, Charles Smith of Shallotte, Curtis (Heather) Smith of Davidson, NC, daughter Katherine (Craig) Heinaman of Dunbar, brother Shelby Smith of Morrisvale, ten grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday November 27, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military grave side rites will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1601 2nd Ave, Charleston, WV 25387