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Larry A. Young

June 29th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (13 Comments)

Larry YoungLarry A. Young, 67, of Sod went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family Saturday, June 29, 2013 at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bessie Young and brother David.

Larry was a retired meat cutter with 39 years at Bob’s Fas Chek at Alum Creek, attended Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, he loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his 5 grandsons. He was a 1964 graduate of Duval High School.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Marie; stepsons, Jamie (Christie) Thompson of Alum Creek and Ronnie Jr. (Capri) Thompson of Alkol; grandsons, Tyler, Luke, Isaiah, Braxton and Cooper Thompson; brother, Bob (Shirley) Young and sisters, Pansy Holstein and Vada Young all of Alum Creek; nephews and nieces, Robbie and Wayne Holstein, Debbie Quintrell and Lisa Pauley.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 2nd at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.   Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Arthur Edward “Ed” Clay

June 28th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Arthur Edward ClayArthur Edward “Ed” Clay, 70, of Alum Creek, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 27, 2013, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

Ed was a loving husband and father, who is dearly loved by his family.  He was born December 21, 1942 in Carter County, KY to the late Arthur and Margaret Coburn Clay.  He graduated Scott High School in 1962 and joined the US Army upon graduation.

He proudly served in Korea as part of the U.S. Army 70th Transportation Battalion from 1963-64.  He later served in the Vietnam War from 1966 through 1969 in the 155th Transportation Company, receiving the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sharpshooter Expert, and Vietnam Service Medals.   He was a retired electrician, working many years in the Kanawha Valley chemical industry. He was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

Survivors include his wife, Gerri Anne Clay, married 47 years and his children, Rick Clay (Dee) of Hurricane, Debbie Bird (Jim) of Alum Creek, and Mark Clay of Alum Creek.  He is also survived by four grandchildren, Emily Bird (Marshall University), Courtney Bird (Marshall University), Alex Clay (West Virginia University) and Allison Clay (Hurricane High School).  He is also survived by brothers, Charles Roger Clay and Claude Clay (both of Alum Creek), and sister, Claudette McFadden (Rock, WV).

Funeral service will be 4:00 pm Sunday, June 30th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.   The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm Sunday.

The family would like to thank the staff of Kanawha Hospice (Sallie) for compassionate and professional care.  Due to his love of animals and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Kanawha Humane Society in Ed’s name.

Francis Marie Harless

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

Francis Marie Harless, 77, of Sod passed away Thursday June 27, 2013 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Harless and son Terry Alan Harless.

She is survived by her children; Johnnie (Cindy) Harless, Brenda (Bobby) Bladwin, Deanna (Richard) Sammons, Shelia (Rodney) Richardson, and David Harless, sister Melba Stewart, brother David Bradley, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Per her request she donated her body to the Human Gift Registry.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice Care for there kindness and help.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is assisting the family.

Danner Jessie Green

June 27th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

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Danner Jessie Green, 90, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.
He was born in Tango on Sept. 1, 1922. He was a loving family man, an avid gardener, a proud World War II veteran, a retired employee of FMC and anyone who had every met him knew he was one of a kind.
In addition to his parents, Clara Harmon and James Garfield Green, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, America Jane Meikle; seven sisters, Mary Goode, Daisy Edwards, Alma Lou Harvey, Eloise Brumfield, Virginia Hughurt, Maxine Chandler, Sylvia Jean Green; seven brothers, Clyde, Russell, Edward, Sherill, Guy, Lowell and Ulle. He was also very close to his wife’s family and was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Chalcie Meikle, whom he loved as a mother; brothers-in-law Parker, Dale, George and sister-in-law, Marie Ernest (Listen).
He is survived by daughters, Diana Green and Jean Adkins (Terry) of Alum Creek; four grandchildren, Angela Adkins (Terra) of Belle, Hope Adkins Fout (Eric), Terry Adkins II (Amy) and Jerry all of Alum Creek. Seven great grandchildren, Matthew Orcutt (Brittini) of Beckley, Hunter McClure, Austin and Aubry Adkins and Natalie Fout of Alum Creek, Emmy Carte Adkins of South Charleston and Gabriel Bias of Griffithsville; one great great grandson, Brycen Orcutt of Beckley;
brothers-in-law, Robert Meikle (Lucy), Tom Meikle (Audry); sisters-in-law Opal Kitchen, Phyllis DeBord (Cal), Anna Mae, Lavanna Green and many special nieces and nephews.
Danner joined the Army during WWII and served in the Phillippines. He was a proud veteran who loved his country. He was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
He retired from FMC in 1982 with 38 years service to help care for his sick wife. Danner was an amazing father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. He helped anyone he could and enjoyed doing so. He was a loving and giving man, who was devoted to his family. He loved to sit on his front porch with his friends, neighbors and his beloved tobacco. His group of lifelong friends were often call the front porch gang (Ray Pauley, Charles Sigmon, Olive Banks and Opal Kitchen).
Funeral service will be 4:00 pm Saturday, June 29th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm Saturday at the funeral home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Arvind Viradia and his staff, and the staff at St. Francis Hospital.

Thelma Gaye Phelps

June 25th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Thelma Phelps

Thelma Gaye McCallister Phelps, 79, of Garretts Bend went home to be with the Lord and join hands with Leonard, her husband of 59 years, Monday, June 24, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

She was a devoted wife and loved her family unconditionally; and was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod..

Also preceding her in death were her parents, Inis and Denver Guy McCallister; sisters, Maxine Nunn, Nellie Mitchell and Mary Pollard.

She is survived by her sisters, Sylvia Bird, Erma Welch and Sue Griffith; brothers, Junior “Buddy”, Billy and Denver “Buck” McCallister; many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Thelma and Leonard loved being with their camping friends. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, June 28th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Phil Suiter and Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Effie Geraldine Price

June 20th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Effie PriceEffie Geraldine Price, 92 of Alkol went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was the last of 13 children born March 18, 1921 to Sam and Daisy Ryan Griffith in Lory, WV. She was also preceded in death by her husband Hassel L. Price, Sr., daughter’s-in-law, Bonnie Gail Vickers Price and Kathy Statts Price Pursley and son-in-law Danny E. Lake.
She was a member of Left Fork Baptist Church for 64 years.
She is survived by her children; Hassel Jr. Price, Patricia Lake, Jackie (Mary Gay) Price, Jimmy Price and Sue (Dave) Mounts, six grandchildren; Jason (Wendy) Price, Nathan Price, Kristy (Joe) Wyant, Crystal Mounts Dashiell, Tracy Mounts Ruby, and Wendy (Joey) Boardman, nine step grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and 15 step great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and special friends and neighbors; Stanley and Anita Miller, and David and Kay Miller and a host of other family and friends.
Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, June 23, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Lonnie “Shorty” Lovejoy and Rev. Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey.
Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Rosalie Michelle “Micki” Dempsey

June 17th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

 

 

Rosalie Dempsey

Rosalie Michelle “Micki” Dempsey, 26, of Charleston, passed away at home on Thursday, June 13, 2013, after a sudden illness. She was a clerk at Goodwill Industries.

She is survived by her children, Bailey and Mackenzie Shamblin, father, Douglas Dempsey, mother and stepfather, Melissa and Ron McCallister, sister, Ashley Chaney, brothers, Shawn and Cecil McCallister, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 4:00pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Curry Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at McCallister Family Cemetery, Sod.

Linda Lou McCallister

June 5th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Linda Lou McCallister, 70, of Yawkey passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 at Valley Health Center, South Charleston.

She was a member of the Beckley Women of The Moose.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Woodie and Lily Kidd and brother, Billy Ray Kidd.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin; daughter, Connie (Paul) McCallister; son, Jerry McCallister; stepchildren, Donna Webb and Dora (Clinton) Bragg; brother, Jerry Lee Kidd; sisters, Brenda (James) Waycaster, Mary (Jerry) Brickey and Jeanie (Terry) Clawson; grandchildren, Chris Chandler, Jessica Davis and Amy Flowers; great grandchildren Skylar, Hunter, Charlie, Katie and Harlee, due to be born in July.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 8th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Mabel Robertson and Debbie Roberts for all they have done for our family.

 

Gladys Marie Midkiff

June 4th, 2013 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Gladys & Bill Midkiff

Gladys Marie Midkiff, 79, of Alum Creek passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

She was a lifelong resident of Alum Creek, a homemaker and a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Bill; son, Mark; daughter, Sandy Miles; grandchildren, Matthew and Cristy Miles; parents, Fred Sr. and Thelma Turley Smith; brothers, Joseph “Joe” and Fred Jr.;  and sister, Dorma Lou Brown.

She is survived by her grandsons, Bart (Andrea) Midkiff of Sumerco and Brent Miles of Griffithsville; three great grandchildren, Madisyn Midkiff, Ryan and Jaiden Miles; daughter-in-law, Kathy of Alum Creek; son-in-law, Skip Miles of Griffithsville; brother, Roger Lee (Anna Mae) Smith of Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, June 7th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.