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Betty Lou Rose Creech

April 17th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (19 Comments)

Betty Lou Creech of South Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, just three days shy of her 90th birthday. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Creech, and her brothers James, Scottie, and Edgar Rose, and sisters Jean Lively, Patsy Fitch, and Doris Gallione.

A long time member of Humphrey’s Memorial United Methodist Church (now Dunbar United Methodist Church), Betty was steadfast in her faith and strong in her convictions. Unknown to many, she also kept a quick wit and sharp tongue hidden behind a loving smile and warm eyes of crystal blue. A unique standout from a generation of conservative values, Betty’s progressive world view made her a friend and ally to everyone, rich and poor, young and old.

Born the daughter of the manager of a company store, in Logan, WV, Betty completed high school before joining her father and siblings to run their family business, Rose Shopping Center. A staple of the Alum Creek community for many years, the customers who frequented “Rose’s” became just as much a part of the family as the Roses themselves. Even thirty years after the store closed, there wasn’t a time when Betty would be out in the community that she wouldn’t be approached by some friendly face wanting to see how she and her family were doing and share updates on their own. These were always faces that “used to come into the store.”

Beyond her faith and her work, Betty took most pride in her family. Survived by her three children; James (spouse: Terri), Joseph (spouse: Sandra), and Genie Creech of South Carolina and South Charleston, respectively, Betty was also the loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Never one to be the center of attention, there will be a small service in the Chapel at Graceland Memorial Park on Friday, April 19, (what would have been Betty’s 90th birthday) at 1:00 pm to celebrate the life of an amazing woman, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother! In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), or a charity of your choice in her name.

Charles Hayes Pauley

April 12th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Charles Hayes Pauley, 67, of Warner Robins, GA, formerly of Sod, went to be with the Lord at his home Thursday, April 11, 2019.

He was a former member of the Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL and currently a member of Westside Baptist Church, Centerville, GA.    While living in Sod, he attended Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Charles was predeceased by his parents, Cleston and Carrie Lee McCallister Pauley.

He is survived by his sisters, Kathryn Lee Pauley Shiplett and Karen Faith Pauley Cole and brother-in-law Donald Lee Cole; nieces, Kandia Murray (Jim), Carrie Hoag (Charlie), Karen Putman (Timothy), Kimberly Curry (Patrick), Kathryn Sullivan (Kevin), nephews, Patrick Cole, his birthday buddy, and Charles Cole (Misty) and many great nieces, great nephews and all his West Virginia cousins.

We would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to Brenda Walker who was Charlie’s daytime caregiver and friend for the past 8 years.

A gathering of family and friends will be 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.  Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.   Graveside service will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV with lifelong friend, Joe Pack officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to Serenity Hospice Care in Warner Robins, GA or Happy Hour Service Center in Warner Robins, GA.

 

 

 

Shane Edward Mannon

April 12th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Shane Edward Mannon, 49, of Alum Creek, WV, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lynn Shamblin (Chad); son, Brandon Matthew Mannon; brother, Billie Joe (Belinda) Mannon; sister, Sherri Brogan (Michael Lewis); grandchildren, Caleigh Jo Shamblin, Adrian Victoria Mannon, Devin Riley Shamblin, and Tianna Marie Irene Shamblin; and many nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek.  A celebration of Shane’s life will be held at a later date.

 

Tony D. Rinchich

April 11th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Tony D. Rinchich, 61, of Charleston, WV, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL.  He was preceded in death his father, Tony Rinchich, mother, Nell Cook Toney, stepfather, Seth Toney, and brothers, Frank and George.

He is survived by his wife, Shawn, son, Mark (Shelli) Rinchich, brothers, Jack (Lynn) Rinchich and John (Pat) Rinchich, and grandchildren, Seth and Kenzi, (and his Baby), his service dog, “Bentley”.

Tony was a former coal miner, chimney sweep, member of the Racine VFD where he also served as an EMT.  He was the owner of the Candle Barn in Marmet and later was the safety team leader at Gestamp in South Charleston,

He loved hunting, fishing, camping and was a drummer for the Route 60 Rockers.  Tony was also a gourmet cook and grill master.

Service will be 1:00pm Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Community Church, 212 Dudding Ave., Hurricane, WV 25526.  Burial will follow at the Barker Cemetery, Ashford.  Family & friends will gather from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, April 14th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

Wendy Sue Dickerson

April 10th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Wendy Sue Dickerson, 42, of Ashford, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at home.

She attended Emmons Freewill Baptist Church.

Wendy is survived by her mother Christi Benedict of Ashford, father Harvey Benedict (Sharon) of Clear Spring, MD, mom #2 Gayle Javins of Ashford; children Jessica Keaffaber (Steve) and Gary Dickerson; grandchildren Steven Jr. and Domenic; special nieces Courtney and Kayla Javins of Ashford;  siblings Tammy Lushabaugh (Randy), Carleda Benedict, Shawnte Benedict (Shawn), Harvey IV (Jodi), Steven Benedict (Michelle) Jeremiah Benedict (Nikki) and James Benedict (Crystal); also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.   Burial will be at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Hagerstown, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Curry Funeral Home.

 

Clara Jean Ratliff Dunlap

April 6th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

 

Clara Jean Ratliff Dunlap, 68, of St. Albans,  formerly of Alum Creek, WV, went home Saturday, April 6, 2019, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.

She was a Maitre D’ in the restaurant industry.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Isabelle Ratliff and brother, Stevie Ratliff and brother-in-law, Scottie Dunlap.

She is survived by her husband Roger Dunlap (they have been together for over 50 years); siblings, Margaret (Richard) Dunlap, Myrna (Doug) Saddler, Bonnie (Roger) Collins, Dennis Ratliff and Susan Burns; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Diana) Dunlap; and sister-in-law, Lisa Dunlap and adopted sisters-in-law, Donna and Sandy Bragg; nieces and nephews, Kayla Dunlap Rogers, Andrea Miller, Thadis Dunlap, Rebecca Dunlap, Michelle Dunlap, Johnny, Roseanna, Elwanda Saddler, Lisa, Robert, Jason and Joseph Saddler, Christopher and Melissa Ratliff and Dustin and Nina Ratliff, she is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Lively Cemetery in Sod, WV,  with Pastor Bub Anderson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests  donations to Curry Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Prayer for Serenity

God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardship as a pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did,
this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it;
trusting that You will make all things right
if I surrender to Your will;
so that I may be reasonable happy in this life
and supremely happy with You forever in the next.

Amen.

Lucy M. Roberts

April 5th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lucy M. Roberts, 98, of St. Albans, WV, formerly of Brushy Fork, Alkol, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

She was a member of the Sumerco Church of God.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lelia Plumley Byrd; husband, Orville Roberts; eight brothers, six sisters and step-daughter, Louise Byrd.

She is survived by her children, Rose (Forest) Johnston, Harley (Carletha) Roberts, Harry (Phyllis) Roberts, Julia Roberts, Robert (Nora) Roberts, Rebecca (Walter) Cook, and Arthur (Mary) Roberts; step children, Maggie Abbott, Lula Belle Hayes, Mable Waits and Buster (Norma). Roberts; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, 16 step-grandchildren, 28 step-great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Roberts Family Cemetery, Brushy Fork. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Eugene Darrell “Gene” Cecil

April 2nd, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Eugene Darrell Cecil, 71, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at Thomas Memorial Hospital ER in South Charleston.

He was a Vietnam War Veteran and retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 625.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Goldie Ballard Cecil, niece, Teresa White and nephew, Brian Adams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; stepdaughters Stephanie (Kevin) Dunlap and Shannon Riffe; grandchildren Kevin Dunlap Jr. and Jilyian Riffe; niece, Olivia Holstein; sisters, Brenda Cecil and Barbara (Bill) Perry; great-nephew, Nathaniel White, and great-nieces, Julia Adams and Baylii Yates.

Gene was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed.

At his request, there will be no service. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston.

Katherine Kensington

April 2nd, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Katherine Kensington, 56, of Charleston, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House of South Charleston, W.Va., after battling a long illness. As per Katherine’s wishes, she has been cremated and her ashes will be buried and planted, so that a weeping willow tree may take root and grow in her place at Pittman Family Cemetery, in Davis Creek, W.Va. There will be no formal service or visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards cremation expenses at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, W.Va

Dororthy Irene Whanger

April 1st, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Dorothy Irene Whanger, 86, of Charleston (formerly of Alum Creek) passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House-West, South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis & Norma Lambert Beach, husband, Paul Whanger, Sr., in 1980, and 5 brothers, Donald, Carl, Jack, Jerry and Denny Beach and special friend Allen Hyden in 2018.

Dorothy had many dear friends and was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by daughter Paula Kay (Paul) VanMeter, Son, Paul (Cindy) Whanger, twin grandchildren, Janeene (Danny) Foster & Jamie (Shawna) Whanger and great-grandson, Lance Whanger.  A committal service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, April 3, 2019  with Minister Kenneth Mitchell officiating at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Special thank you to Dr. Richard Hayes and Dr. James Perry for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1601 2nd Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387.