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Kathy Lynn Byrd

February 15th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (12 Comments)

Kathy Lynn Byrd, 66, of Sod, WV, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

She was a Christian.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Izola Meadows, and 2 great grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by her children, Charlie (Tirra) Byrd, Billy (Anna) Byrd and Andrea (John) Frame; brothers, Pastor Paul Meadows and Robert (Jayne) Meadows; sisters, Rhonda “Susie” Holeston and Sandy (Roger) Richmond; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A private service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating.  Burial will follow at the Meadows Family Cemetery in Alkol.   The family will gather one hour prior to the service.

James Edward Ratcliff

February 13th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James Edward Ratcliff, 85, of Rabel Mountain, Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was a Christian of strong Baptist faith since his youth, serving as a Sunday School teacher and most recently attending Hopewell Baptist Church.

Jim worked in the Chemical Industry for 30 years, retiring as a Plant Manager.  Many will remember him from his years spent in motorcycle, car, RV and boat sales in the Charleston area.  He most enjoyed living and working on his farm.  He pursued multiple hobbies and business ventures into his retirement years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Margie Ratcliff.

Jim is survived by his wife, Anna; children Jim Ratcliff, Jr. (Andrea), Mike (Patty) Ratcliff, Linda (Doug) Moran, Charlie Peters, Kenny (Kim) Peters and Babbe (Stan) Shaver; sister, Dot Myers; fourteen grandchildren, Andria Allen, Michael Webb, Cody Peters, Chris White, Blake Ratcliff, Kaley Pearcy, Brittany Wooten, Emily Guthrie, Adam Peters, Ashton Kelley, Heather Grishaber, Laura Ratcliff, Bethany Ratcliff, and Grace Cipoletti; and fourteen great grandchildren.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Committal Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston. 

Maxfield Smith

February 12th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Maxfield Smith, 92, of Tornado, WV, left for his Heavenly home on February 10, 2020 at Hospice West in South Charleston after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by 6 sisters, 4 brothers, and parents, Clarence and Lula Smith.

Maxfield is survived by his wife, Beulah “Bea”;  several nieces, nephews and his special nephews, Carlisle, whom he called his brother, and Wayne, who took care of him all the way through his trials. 

A private burial will take place at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery beside his sister, Artie.   Per his request, there will be no service.  A memorial service for friends and family will be held at a later date.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the personnel at Genesis in Dunbar and also to Jackie Berry and Sharon Hudson for their care.

Marilyn Rae Smith

February 7th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marilyn Rae Smith, 69, of Alum Creek, WV, went home Thursday, February 6, 2020.

She was a former employee of the Cape Canaveral Space Center in Florida.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Donnie; and aunt Reva from Hinton, WV.

In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.

Caleb Skeenes

February 7th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (9 Comments)

On February 2, 2020 Caleb Allen Reese Skeenes was called home to be with  the Lord. On April 4, 1995 Caleb was born to Jeremy Skeenes and Nikki Cooper. 

Caleb was blessed with a host of parents. Jeremy and Jamey Skeenes, Nikki and Brandon Bays, Jamie and Callie Hughes all loved and influenced Caleb’s life.

 Caleb adored his family. He loved his brothers and sisters dearly. He was a great big brother to Olivia, Kelcei, Logan, Grayson, Keagan, Avery and Laney. He was always picking on them, playing with them and making them feel special in some way. 

Caleb was a cherished grandson to Kenny and Lynda Lawerence, Jerry and Kathy Skeenes, Barry and Jeanie Hamilton-Smith, Sherry Hughes and Glen and Lisa Hughes. Caleb had a sweet tooth that his Mamaw’s loved to satisfy. 

Caleb had the privilege of knowing his great- grandparents. He loved offering a helping hand to his Papaw Bernie and going to Mamaw Honey’s (Lina Smith) to eat ham. 

Not only was Caleb the first grandson on both sides of the family but he was the first nephew as well. This meant lots of love and extra spoiling. He was the sweetest baby boy that his Aunt Chelsie, Aunt Jacobi and Aunt Crissy got to hold and kiss. 

Caleb had several uncles and aunts Justin (Brooke) Skeenes, Ben (Christy) Smith, Jessica Hamilton, Chelsie (Rusty) Shaffer, Jacobi (Michael) Randall and Michael Hughes that loved him so much. 

He had so many cousins that he loved making memories with, he never wanted to miss a holiday dinner or birthday party with them. 

Caleb was a faithful and loyal friend to so many and will be greatly missed. 

Caleb was preceded in death by several loving great grandparents, Helen Lawerence, Narzie Cooper, Buddy Smith, Lenora and Allen Skeenes, Brookie and Short Breedlove, Great Aunt Sandra Skeenes and his Uncle Blake Smith. 

Caleb was a graduate of Lincoln County High School. He attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina. Caleb loved hanging out with his friends. He was always ready for an adventure with his special cousin BCoop. From kayaking to shooting hoops to skydiving Caleb loved to live life to the fullest. Caleb was always willing to help others and had a beautiful soul. His sneaky smile, Chocolate brown eyes and zeal for life will forever be missed. Caleb leaves behind a legacy of love for his family and friends. He will live on forever in our hearts and will keep his memory alive until we meet again.

Larry Dean Wheeler, Sr.

January 28th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Larry Dean Wheeler, 80, of St. Mary’s, GA, formerly of Alum Creek, WV went home Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Senior Care Center in St. Mary’s, GA.

He worked as an over the road truck driver and was a Baptist by faith. He was a charter member and former trustee at Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Ettus Banks Wheeler.
He is survived by his children: Robert Wheeler, Connie Wheeler, Denita Kayyali (Ammar), Danielle Wheeler ( Rod), Dawn Miller, and Larry Wheeler, Jr.; brother, Roger (Patsy) Wheeler; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at the Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek with Pastors Frank Chapman and Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Independent Missionary Baptist Church 2309 Childress Road Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Denver Andrew Hughes

January 24th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Denver Andrew Hughes, Jr., 75, of Sumerco, WV, went home on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was a member of the McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Denver was a former employee of the WV Laborers Union and also a member of the UMWA.  He was always busy outdoors and spending time in his garage.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Hazel M. Hughes.

Denver is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna; daughters, Cindy (Bill) Asbury and Shellee Hughes; grandchildren, Billy and Kaylin Asbury; brothers, Jackie (Rita) Hughes and Arlen (Cheryl) Hughes; and Sharon Clark and Eric Sowards, who are like a daughter and a son.  

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, at Curry  Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield and Butch Brogan officiating.  Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery at Sumerco, WV,  with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

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

Patricia Sue Hollis

January 21st, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia Sue Hollis, 65 of Charleston passed away on January 17, 2020 at home.

Patricia was a retired registered nurse and had her second career as an over the road truck driver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sharol and Betty Sampson White.

She is survived by her sons, Jonathan Daniel Strickland and Christopher Don Strickland; grandson, Christopher Dakota Strickland; sister, Sister, Sandra Cheryl Doak and her brother, Terry Michael White.

In keeping with Patricia’s wishes, she is being cremated and there will be no services.

Ralph Edward “Butch” Goff

January 21st, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Ralph Edward “Butch” Goff, 71 of Tornado, passed away on January 19, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston.

Butch was a retired auto body painter and was the former owner/operator of The Willow Club in Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Edward Goff, Sr. and Juanita Tyler Goff; his wives, Patricia Miller Goff and Carol Satterfield Goff; and brother, Carl Goff.

He is survived by his son, Stefan Goff; daughter, Lisa Goff; Brothers, Howard and Gene Goff; sister, Patricia Lemon; grandchildren, Madison, Ryan, Joshua, and Caleb; great grandchildren, Cambrie, Caroline, and Annie.

In keeping with Butch’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services.

George Washington Eskew

January 20th, 2020 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

George Washington Eskew, Jr., 88, of Emmons, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice, South Charleston.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. & Martha Jane Eskew, son, Jessie Lee Eskew, sisters, Ruth Bell and Virginia Saunders, brothers, Delmer, Don, and Ken Eskew.

He was employed by and retired from the WV State Dept of Agriculture.  He loved hunting, fishing and cutting grass.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Orpha, daughters, Janet Eskew, Violet Eskew, Marlene (Michael) Graley, Sherry (Chris) Hodges, and son, Gordon (Karen) Eskew.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tricia, Ashley, Michael, George Allen and Alex, four great-grandchildren, Mercedes, Griffin, Titan and Aspyn, brother Paul (Norma) Eskew, and sisters, Janice (David) Whitlock, Betty Hill, and Dora McCormick.

Service will be 1:00pm Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Michael Graley officiating.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.