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Eloise Graley

May 2nd, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Eloise Graley, 84 of Sumerco went to be with the Lord Wednesday May 1, 2013 at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years George Graley, Jr., granddaughters; Trish and Jessica Graley, and was the daughter of the late Jeff and Lula Pauley Loftis.

She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Howard) Redman, sons, Roy (Debbie) , Barry (Brenda), Terry (Frances), Fitz (Debbie), and Brian (Pam),  brother Lyle (Regina) Loftis, sisters Kyrene Hill and Betty Perdue, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter.

Service will be ll:00 AM Saturday, May 4, 3013 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery Sod. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

 

 

Jerry Wayne Hudson

April 29th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Jerry Wayne Hudson, 62, of South Charleston died Sunday April 28, 2013 at home after a long illness.

He served in the U. S. Army and was a retired painter with W. Q. Watters.  Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Teresa; son, Douglas Haden Hudson; mother, Betty Mae Hudson of Titusville, FL; and brothers, Joe of Cross Lanes and Jeff of Kissimmee, FL.

A memorial service will be held at a later day.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Robert “Curtis” Patterson

April 20th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Robert “Curtis” Patterson, 80, of Charleston went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Estel Patterson,  daughter, Terrie Elaine and sister, Phyllis Murphy.

He retired from Union Carbide, Institute, where he worked as a lab supervisor.  He served in Korea as a lieutenant with the US Army. He was a bible teacher for many years and served as a deacon for 22 years at Kanawha Baptist Temple.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara; son, Pastor Curtis “Eddie” Patterson and his wife, Sharon; brother, Clinton (Joan) Patterson; grandsons, Nathanael (Crystal) Patterson; Jonathan and Jason Patterson; great-grandaughter, Karis, and many nieces and nephews.

Service with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 61 will be 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 23rd, at the  Kanawha Baptist Temple, #1 Baptist Mountain, Charleston, WV 25311, with his son Pastor Curtis “Eddie” Patterson officiating along with  Pastor Bill Bartlett.   Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Family and friends will gather on Monday evening at the church from 7:00 – 9:00pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Kanawha Baptist Temple at the above address.

 

Janice “Midge” Mae Settle

April 17th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Janice “Midge” Mae Settle, 74, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Settle and son, Carmel Eugene Dunlap.

She is survived by daughter, Kristi (Travis) Long; son, James Howard (Deborah) Dunlap; daughter-in-law, Kathleen “Kitty” Dunlap; grandchildren, Kirsten and Katie Long, Michelle (Travis) Price and James “Shannon”  Dunlap; and  two great grandchildren, Hayden and Hannah Price.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, April 19th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Richard McCallister and Oshel Bell officiating.  Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.   The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Sandra Irene Tyler

April 16th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Sandra Irene Tyler, 74, of Hurricane passed peacefully Tuesday April 16, 2013 at Putnam Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Kathryn Townsend; grandson, Kevin Lee Miller II and sister, Nancy Nutter.

She is survived by daughters, Nancy (Kevin) Miller of Clendenin, Kathy (Ronnie) Goodwin of Parkersburg and Carol Sue (Johnny) McDavid of Alum Creek; four grandchildren, Carl David (Allyson) Goodwin and Tammy Marie Boggess, Michaell (Michelle) McDavid and Mark (Ashley) McDavid; three great grandchildren; sisters, Linda (Carl) Grubbs and Donna Carney; brother,  Herb (Joyce) Townsend and family friend, Nancy Myers.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm Friday, April 19th  at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Pastor Randy Ledsome officiating.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is caring for the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Harry Everett Blethen

April 16th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

 

Harry Everett  Blethen, 61, died Monday, April 15 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division.

Harry was originally from Fayetteville, WV, but resided in Lincoln County with his caregivers, Jimmy and Barbara Armstrong for 38 years.

He enjoyed riding bicycles, camping and playing with his nephews and great nephews.  He was more than a patient, he was a son, brother, uncle and great uncle.   He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

He  is also survived by brothers, Dale and Bobby Armstrong; nephews, D.J. and Josh Armstrong and great nephews, A.J. and Bradon Armstrong.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Thursday, April 18th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Charles R. Stone

April 12th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles R. Stone, went home to rest Friday, April 12, 2013.

He was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner.

He is survived by daughter, Teresa Stone of Clearwater, FL; sons, Charles H. Stone of Marion, VA and  David (Tammy) Stone of Alum Creek; six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Pete McNeely officiating.  Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery, Ashford.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Robert Wayne Lowery

April 10th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Robert Wayne Lowery, 60, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

He was a graduate of Duval High School, West Virginia State University and Tennessee Temple University.  Robert was a former member of the Air National Guard, a Christian School Administrator and Instructor and  prior to his illness, he was a consultant for Parsons Group in Atlanta, GA.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert H. Lowery.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa; son, Robbie Lowery (Lauren McGee) of Charlotte, NC; mother, Patsy Lowery; sisters, Melody (Johnny) Roberts and Cindy Lowery (David Spurlock) all of Alum Creek, and Susan (John) Brininstool of Charleston.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Thomas Memorial Hospital CCU for their care and kindness.

Susan Gail Samples

April 2nd, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Susan Gail Samples, 68, of Alum Creek, passed away on March 31, 2013, Easter Sunday at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston, WV.

She was born August 30, 1944 in South Charleston, and graduated from South Charleston High School in 1962, and retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Thelma Driggs, special aunt Nell Driggs and close friend, Connie Harper.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bernard “Whitey” Samples, Daughter, Kimberly and husband, David Means of Tornado, and granddaughter Mandy Means and Dean Ross; Brother, Phil (Nancy) Driggs, Sisters, Judy  Bowden,  (Kenny Gillenwater) and Becky Cook; nieces and nephews: Kelly Miller, Brent Bowden, Billy Bright, Stephanie Gregory, Phillip, Jeff, Chris, Jamie and Jody Driggs, and a host of family and friends who will remember her laughter, humor and loving heart.

Services will be 7:00pm on Thursday, April 4th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Frank Chapman and Butch Leadman officiating.  Friends and family may gather two hours prior to the service.

In keeping with Susan’s wishes, following the services she will be cremated.

A special thanks to the staff of Thomas Memorial Hospital and Hubbard Hospice House West.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to HospiceCare, 1001 Kennawa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311.

Brittany Nicole Sowards

March 31st, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Brittany Nicole Sowards, 16, of Sumerco was called home to be an angel Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

She was born April 7, 1996 in Bryan, Texas, the daughter of Betty  and Ronnie Sowards.

She was a student at Lincoln County High School where she played tennis; and also  a member of Gear Up  and Natural Helpers.

Brittany was preceded in death by her grandfather, Warren Reynosa and great grandmother, Anna Marie Brandt.

Along with her parents, she is survived by her brother, Rycky; grandparents, Geraldine Moore, Woodrow Sowards, Jr., and Tracy and Kathy Teague; and many other family members and friends will greatly miss her.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, April 4th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating.  Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod.  Family and friends will gather from 2 – 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home .