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Richard Lynn “Dick” Rabel

August 28th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Richard Lynn “Dick” Rabel, 60, of South Charleston, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the home of his brother, Ronnie Rabel.

He was a graduate of George Washington High School. Dick worked as a heavy equipment operator through the years for E.E. Moore Co., Orders & Haynes Paving Co., WV Paving, Inc., and retired from Wiseman Construction Co. in Charleston, WV. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 132 and also a member of Hopewell Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

Dick dearly loved hunting, fishing and shooting long ranges of 600 yards or more. He won several state competitions hitting several shots within one inch of the target. He also killed a black bear at a distance of 600 yards.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Rabel and stepmother, Betty Rabel.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Gina (William) Gunnoe; father, Hubert; brothers, Hubert Lane (Susan), Ronnie (Teresa), Terry, and Chuck (Anita) Rabel; grandson, Reese Gillispie; and nieces and nephews, Rachel, John H. (Emily), Jonathan Lane, Will, Elizabeth, Bailey, McKenna, Jessica and Anna.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Charles Kidd officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date on the Rabel Farm. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service.

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

At Dick’s request, please dress in camouflage for the service.

 

Marceline Nena Ryan Smith

August 24th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Marceline Nena Ryan Smith, age 88, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord, after a steady decline of her health for several months.  She passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:20 p.m.  in her home where she wanted to be at her time of passing.

She was the most loving, caring, kind-hearted person that one could ever ask for.  We will cherish all the good times, laughing about all the silly things that would happen.  We will remember the sad times together too.

Marceline was the daughter of the late Bernie & Lillie Ryan of Alkol, WV.  She was married to Leffie Smith, Jr., who passed December 3, 2013 of Charleston, WV.  She has a daughter, Robin Mann, Richmond, VA, and her husband Conklin Mann IV; son, Barry Smith, Charleston, and wife Dottie Smith, son, Kevin Smith, Charleston, and her grandchildren, Trevor Smith, Charleston, WV, Melissa Dryden, Richmond, VA, Rick Boogher, Richmond, VA, and Brian Mann, Richmond, VA, and one great-grandchild, Sydney Dryden, Richmond, VA.

Marceline has two surviving sisters, Marteena Burdette, Charleston, WV, and Loretta Pauley, Mason, WV, and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers we would like you to make a contribution to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK MOM.

Services will be 2:00 p.m.  Monday, August 27, 2018, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Eric Wayne Williams

August 20th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (23 Comments)

Eric Wayne Williams, 68, of Alum Creek, died on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at CAMC – Memorial.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rondal & Patricia Williams.

He was owner and operator of Hess’ Garage.

Eric is survived by his wife, Carolyn, children, Holly, Rebecca, Samuel and Sarah, and brothers, David and Todd.

There will be no service.

Barbara Jean Hansen

August 15th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Barbara Jean Hansen, 80, of Charleston, WV, went peacefully to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

She was born on September 16, 1937 in Scranton, PA, to the late Arthur and Catherine Freeman.

Barbara was a member of the Grace Church of the Nazarene in South Charleston. She retired from Paul’s Trucking in New Jersey, and was the first woman to join the Winfield Park Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey.

She was also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Hansen, Jr.; son, Stephen Hansen; brother, Dana Freeman; and sister, Martha McDonald.

Barbara is survived by daughters, Tami Kascic and Sandy (Dan) Burdette; son, Thomas (Tina) Hansen; and 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Service will be 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, at the Grace Church of the Nazarene, 499 – 2nd Ave., South Charleston, WV with Pastor Sandra Burdette officiating.

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

Burial with graveside service will be Tuesday, August 21, at the Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

 

Sandra Kathleen Gilliam

August 14th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Sandra Kathleen Gillliam, 71, of South Charleston, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her home where she resided with her life partner of 15 years, John Myers.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Gilliam, and sisters, Sharon McCloud Williams and Shirley Johnson and brother, David McCloud.

She was owner and operator of Sandy’s Tavern, Alum Creek, WV, from 1990 to 2007.

She is survived by her son, James E. (Vanessa) Gilliam, sisters, Susan (Terry) Whitlock and Sherry (Rod) Johnson-Williams, brothers, James (Patty) McCloud II, Ronald (Lois) McCloud, Robert McCloud, Earl Johnson, Daniel (Kay) Johnson, Joseph Johnson and Douglas (Juanita) Johnson.  Also survived by grandchildren, Joshua Cruz Gilliam, Amber Nicole Gilliam, and Spencer Anderson Gilliam, great-grandchild, Jade Lin Temple, and numerous nephews and nieces.

It was her wish that her body be donated to the WVU Gift Registry.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25387.

Per Sandra’s request there will be no service.

 

Aubrey James Cottrill

August 10th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Aubrey James Cottrill, 82, of Tornado, WV, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Valley Center in South Charleston.

He retired as a pipefitter from Union Carbide. Aubrey also served with the U. S. Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoy and Thelma Cottrill.

Aubrey is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Thomas and James Cottrill; and sisters, Phyllis Meyers and June Frederick.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.   Entombment will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.

Jacqueline Sue Smith Drake

August 1st, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jacqueline Sue Smith Drake, 57, of Chapel Hill, TN, went home Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, surrounded by her family.

Sue was the daughter of the late Willie and Inez Smith of Alum Creek. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Sandy Priestley, Cathey Sproles and Willie Warren Smith.

Even though she earned her living in the service industry, her heart and calling has always been helping and taking care of others.

While her husband, Anthony, was serving in the U. S. Navy they enjoyed traveling and living in many different places, but she has always found her way home to West Virginia.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony; son, Jonathan Gillispie; daughter, Jennifer Drake; granddaughter, Peyton, who was the light of her life; siblings, Patricia (Clyde) Wooten, Sharon (Phillip) Wiggin, Robin Garton, Carolyn (Herman) Yeager and Eric (Debbie) Smith; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Frank Chapman and Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.