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Dorothy Ann McComas

October 9th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

dorothy-mccomasDorothy Ann McComas, 78, of South Charleston passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

She was a server at Leonoro’s Spaghetti House where she worked for 35 years.  She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed preparing meals for her family and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle Stanley McCormick; and siblings, Dorsel and Frank Saddler,  Sharon Sutphin and granddaughter, Loretta McCormick.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Phillip; children, Beverly Ann (Anthony) Meadows; Cheryl Sue (Jerry) Alford, Mary Jewel McCormick, Jonathan Lyle McCormick (Susan Freeman), Greg Scott McCormick and Jennifer Elaine McCormick;  9 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; siblings, Martha Holstein, Mary Rose McCormick and William Saddler.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12,  at the Bethel Baptist Church, 5028 Kentucky Street, South Charleston with Pastor Randy Bratka officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

 

Emogene N. McMillian

October 8th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emogene Nida McMillian, 83, of Lake Placid, FL, went to be with her Lord on Monday morning October 3, 2016 at her residence.

She was born July 29, 1933 to parents, Emma (Duty) and Henry F. Nida in Hamlin, West Virginia.  She was a school teacher in Lincoln and Kanawha counties for 40 years.   The last 30 years were at Malden Elementary in Malden, West Virginia.

Emogene was an avid reader who enjoyed a great novel and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Lake Placid.

She was preceded in death by bother her parents; brother, James; and sisters, Genevieve, Louise, Helen and Mary Joe.

Mrs. McMillian is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Robert and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service to celebrate Emogene’s life was held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Faith Baptist Church, 660 Holmes Avenue, Lake Placid, Fl.  A visitation for family and friends was held one hour prior to service time.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Lincoln Memorial Park in Hamlin.  Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek is caring for the family.

Mosey Gillispie

October 4th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

mosey-gillispieMosey Brown Gillispie, 90, of Alum Creek passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Arbors in Gallipolis, Ohio after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his son, Harold and parents, Rome and Gertie Holley Gillispie.

Mosey is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Mike Graley officiating.  Burial will follow at  Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

 

Bobby Chester Pauley

October 4th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

bobby-pauleyBobby Chester Pauley, 68, of  Alkol went home to the Lord, Monday, October 3, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison.

He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Bobby retired from E. I. Dupont where he worked as a pipefitter and  attended Summit Ridge Community Church for 32 years.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Madeline Pauley; brother, Monroe Pauley, sister, Rosalie Mack; brothers-in-law, Cliff Mack and Cecil McClure; and nephew, Jon McClure.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn son, Matthew (Jessica) Pauley; daughters, Misty, Michelle and Megan Pauley; sisters, Martha McClure and Peggy (Jerry) Holyman; and grandchildren, Madison, MacKenzie, Maddoxx and Mila and sister-in-law Karen Petry Pauley.

Service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Adkins officiating.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Adam Cabell Garton

October 3rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

adam-garton-photoAdam Cabell Garton, 32, Yawkey, died Friday, September 30, 2016, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Willie & Inez Smith and Ernest, Sr., & Flora Garton, and father: “Duke” Garton.

He was a graduate of Capital High School and WVU-Institute of Technology with a degree in technology management.

He is survived by his mother: Robin, sister: Faim; half-brother: Steve Garton; his precious son: Adrien Conor Garton and Adrien’s mother: Kimberly Garton.  Adam is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Adam’s life will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Harry M. Slaughter

October 3rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

harry-slaughterHarry M. Slaughter, 94, of Winfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 2, 2016, with loving members of his family at his side.  He was born December 22, 1921, in Nitro, the son of the late Lloyd S. and Johanna Thompson Slaughter.

Harry is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Karleen Slaughter.  Two children: Johanna Halstead and husband, Jerry, of St. Albans and John Slaughter of Dunbar.  Three grandchildren: Josh Halstead and wife, Amy, of Clarksburg, John Halstead and wife, Megan, of Winfield, Brandon Edwards and wife Bonnie, of Zebulon, NC.  Three great-grandchildren: Braxton and Kason Halstead and Camden Edwards.  One sister, Helen, of Dunbar, and a brother, Lloyd, and wife, Marilyn, of Morgantown.  Two sisters-in-law, Nancy Slaughter, of Proctorville, Ohio and Glennie Burns of Ocala, FL.    A host of nieces and nephews and two very special great nieces, Hannah and Abby Smith of Kenova, who adored their Uncle Harry dearly.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Harold, Howard and Herman.

In 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1945 with the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Immediately following his discharge, he returned to his employment at Union Carbide where he was employed until his retirement in 1987.

He was a member of Smith-Thompson Post 27 in Dunbar until 1954 when he transferred to St. Albans Post No. 73, where he served as Sergeant at Arms for one term, Chaplain for 13 years, and Commander of  Post for one year.  Also, he served as Post Americanism Officer, as Eighth District Commander for two years and District Commander for one year and was Department Membership Chairman for three years and was elected the Department Commander of the West Virginia American Legion in 1973.  He served the Department Oratorical Contest in numerous capacities.

Mountaineer Boys’ State became a part of his life in 1964 where he served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for four years, as a cottage commander for many years and as Administrative Assistant for approximately 18-20 years.  He served on National Department Committees many times over the past 40 years.

A family gathering will be held 1:00pm Thursday, October 6, 2016, at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Institute, with his beloved Pastors, Scott Bandy and Ray Witmer, of Twin City Bible Church where he attended for 22 years, officiating.  The American Legion James E. Marshal Post 187 of Winfield will conduct Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Avenue, SW., South Charleston, WV 25309.

Fannie Mae Spears Dickens

October 3rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

fannie-dickens-photoFannie Mae Spears Dickens, 86, of Boone County went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2016 after a long illness at CAMC-General Division, Charleston, WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dual Spears.

She is survived by her husband,  Marvin Dickens;  daughters,  Judy Walker (Butch) and Linda Skeens (William);  sons,  Roger, Mickey, Gary (Mary), Richard (Tina) and Kenny Spears; sisters, Dovey Shaffer, Patricia Huffman, Birdie Lou Pauley and Dorothy Ash;  and 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road,  Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery at Sumerco.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Fredrick “Rudy” Rudolph McClure, 76, of Dunbar passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

He was a Sales Engineer with FMC Corporation and a veteran of the U. S. Navy.

Rudy is survived by sons, Brian L. McClure of New Jersey, J. D. McClure of Jacksonville, Florida and James C. McClure of Charleston;  sisters, Peggy Nichols, Linda Flagg and Susan Cook;  and brother, Rick Thornton.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Laura E. Mann

September 26th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

laura-mannLura E. Mann, 91, of Alum Creek, departed this life Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the home of her sister.  Lura was born to Harry M. & Helen E. Pauley on May 14, 1925.  She was the 3rd of 6 daughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Brookie Boilon, Geradine McGhee, Louise Dunlap, Ethel Pauley and her two brothers Denver Pauley & infant Romey.

Lura taught in a one room school during WWII after her graduation she was later employed by Owens-Illinois and  Kanawha County Schools as a cook at Ruthlawn Elementary.

She was a devoted sister and aunt, and was the family historian.  Lura could remember all the birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and deaths that occurred in the immediate and extended family.

She leaves to mourn her passing, sister: Dorothy Lively, nieces: Beverly DeBord, Darlene Burton and nephews John and Glenn McGhee and her great-niece Mischelle Richardson, who faithfully helped with care in her waning days.

The family wishes to thank Hospice for their tender and loving care, especially caregivers Peggy, Joan and Jennifer.

Service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor David Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Visitation will be  6:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

Carrie Faye Davidson

September 23rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

carrie-faye-davidsonCarrie Faye Davidson, 93, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Clarks Christian Care Home, East Bank, WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Davidson and grandson, Jason Davidson.

Faye was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by sons, Joe Owen, David Davidson and James (Shirley) Davidson; 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Leadman and Minister Richard Runyan officiating.  Burial will follow at Owen-Davidson Family Cemetery, Alum Creek.   The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter, 1601  2nd Avenue, Charleston, WV  25387 or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387.