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Roy James Loyd II

October 15th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

 

Roy James Loyd II, 49, of Charleston, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

He was residential handyman and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Andrew; sisters, Tammy and Lisa; brother, David; and many cousins and other family members.

Service will be 11:00 am Monday October 17 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery Coal Fork. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.

 

James E. “Boe” Toler

October 11th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

tolerJames E. “Boe” Toler, 67, of Belle, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, of severe heart and renal disease at St. Mary’s Medical Center, in Huntington, WV.

He was a graduate of DuPont High School, and a member of the Pipefitters Union working mainly at the DuPont Plant in Belle. Known for his love of politics, he wrote columns in the 1980’s for the Charleston Gazette where he often poked fun at local politicians who were not representing their constituents in the manner he believed taxpayers deserved. Nothing made him happier than to receive a heated letter or an irate phone call from the “public servant” on the hot seat that week. He even ran for the House of Delegates one year and was very proud that he received several hundred votes considering he spent only $150 on his campaign. He was best known for his love of the “blues” and spent many hours listening to his favorite artists including Tab Benoit, Albert King, and Otis Rush. Family, friends, and even his doctors often received copies of his favorite singers’ music. He had a true heart for animals and especially loved his dogs. Today Boe is reunited with House Cat, Moo Cow, and Yoshi. He also loved his Dodge (Hemi) Ram truck and just recently, cherry popsicles. He read constantly and two favorite authors were Elmore Leonard and Stephen King. In June he was the recipient of a signed copy of King’s latest book. Boe was one of the most original people who ever walked the earth and was also one of the most generous. He was well-loved by those who knew him, and we will miss him forever. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward H. “Jim” Toler and Eileen Walker Toler; sister, Juanita Joan Toler; and brother-in-law, Robert Null.

Survivors include his brother, Ed Toler of Belle; sisters, Jewel Null of Dallas, NC; Sandra Walker (Cecil) of Richmond, KY; Bonny Rushbrook (Eddie) of Scott Depot; Elizabeth Toler of Dallas, NC; Several nieces and nephews; Special Friend, Kathy Moore and close friends Richard and Kathy Taylor, and his dog, “Mommy.”

The family would like to thank all of the people involved in his care, especially Chris and his staff at Fresenius Kidney care and the staff at the Fresenius facility in Kanawha City and the staff at the Cleveland Clinic through the years.   In addition, we are so grateful for Dr. Shake and the staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center who went out of their way to keep us informed and were so unbelievably kind to him and us. Also thank you to the unknown man (angel) at the Kanawha City facility who offered him his own beautiful blanket when he was so cold, and told him to keep it. Please know that blanket sheltered him in three other facilities and at home each day. He would never go anywhere without it.

The family would like to express a special Thank You to the staff at the Cleveland Clinic for their care for Boe through the years.  At his request, there will be no services. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Connie C. Graley

October 11th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

connie-graleyConnie C. Graley, 81, of Alum Creek, born July 7, 1935 to the late Lee and Edith Kidd,  passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at home.

She retired from the State of WV Workers Compensation Division and was a greeter at WalMart, Southridge location for 18 years.

Connie was also preceded in death by her brother, Gordon.

She is survived by her son, Chuck (Becky) Graley; grandchildren, Jamie (Carmen), Kasey (Dale) Samples and Jamie Rose; great grandchildren, Abbey Graley, Jeremiah, Garrett and Lincoln Samples; sisters, Diana (Emmett) West, Brenda Duff, Vivian Gibson, Linna West and Kathleen (Joe) Weekley;  and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pearl Laverne Watts

October 10th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

pearl-wattsPearl Laverne Watts, 85, of Dunbar, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati, OH.

She was preceded in death by her husband Grey Watts.

She was a member of Nitro Church of Christ and a former employee of Union Carbide – Tech Center.

She is survived by her daughter: Bridget (James ) Myers, Cincinnati, OH  ; son: Brian (Janet) Watts, Philadelphia, PA; brothers: Fred & Frank Adkins; Sisters: Evelyn (Freer) Oxley and Hazel (Richard) Hill; six grandchildren: David (Carey ) Myers, Andrew (Logan) Myers, Lindsay Myers;  Michelle, Megan & Hailey Watts, and great-granddaughter Adelaide Pearl Myers.

Services will be 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Minister Louis Watts officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to Hospice of Cincinnati, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224.

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.