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Billy Houston Laster

January 28th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Billy Houston Laster, 82, of Mallory, WV, formerly of Griffithsville, went home Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at CAMC-Hospice Care in Charleston.

He was co-owner of Oak Island Landscaping in North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; parents, Paul and Virgie Mae (Sparks) Laster; brothers, Kenneth and Paul “Roho” Laster; and sister, Glenda Frazier.

Billy is survived by sons, Dale, Jeff (Mary) and Jeremy (Amanda) Laster; brothers, Danny (Nancy) of Trinity, NC and David (Robin) of High Point, NC; sisters, Judy Cochrane (Randy) of Trinity, NC, Jo Jarrett of Glenola, NC and Wanda Wright (Earl) of High Point, NC; sisters-in-law, Barbara Laster and Darlene Laster of Trinity, NC; and great granddaughter, Willow Laster.

Services are pending at this time.

Denzil Wayne McCormick

January 19th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Denzil Wayne McCormick, 64, of Alkol, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2021 at home after a long illness.

Denzil was a Christian and attended Sycamore Grove Baptist Church in his younger years. He was a 1975 graduate of Duval High School and was a former employee of Southern Appalachian Coal

and Eastern Coal. Denzil loved the outdoors, fishing, and coon hunting.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde McCormick; granddaughter, Kaylee Fowler; and brothers Kyle and Darrell McCormick.

Denzil is survived by his wife, Deborah Lynn Elkins McCormick; “Daddy’s girls”, Mindy and Myranda McCormick; step-daughter, Kristy Clark; mother, Elsie McCormick; grandchildren, Braydan, Andrew, Trevor, Jeremy, Taylor, Brenna, and Olivia; brother, Clifford (Michele) McCormick; and sisters, Patsy McCormick, Glennis (Johnny) Lipscomb, and Donna McCormick.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Yawkey Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Lipscomb officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Mary Louise Deck

January 13th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Mary Louise Deck, 90, of Millersburg, OH, (formerly of Alum Creek, WV) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, OH. 

Mary was a homemaker, a 57-year resident of Alum Creek, and a member of the Bride of Christ Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everette and Stachie Snyder; husband, Bernard Deck; daughter, Gail Cochran; brother, Curtis Snyder; and grandson, Benjamin Cary Cochran.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Sherry (Bill) Kessinger of Alkol, WV and Yvonne (Rick) Pauley of Sod, WV; son-in-law, Cary Cochran; sisters, Janice Wiseman of Circleville, OH and Patricia Stone of Poca, WV; grandchildren, Sheryl Buckner and Sarah (Jamie) Thompson; and six great grandchildren.                                            

Due to COVID-19, a private service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Charles Larue officiating.   Burial will follow at the Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

John Marvin Martin

January 12th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John Marvin Martin, 85, formerly of Alum Creek, WV, passed away January 10, 2021, at Lakin State Hospital, West Columbia, WV.

John retired from Libby Owens Glass Company.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Randy Banks.

John is survived by his grandson, John Flood. 

Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. 

Charles Edward Gillispie

January 12th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (10 Comments)

Charles Edward Gillispie, 81, of Charleston, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital from complications of Covid-19. 

Charles was a 1957 graduate of Washington District High School where he played varsity basketball.  He was a retired salesman from Appalachian Tire with 34 years of service and was owner/operator of Oakhurst Chevron in Davis Creek. Charles was a little league baseball coach with his sons and was an avid golfer.  He loved spending time on the golf course not only playing, but also watching his grandchildren play and compete.  He attended Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene with Carol. 

Charles was a man who loved his family and loved spending time with them and his grandchildren.  Charles never met a stranger and was loved by all that knew him.  He also loved spending time at his camp in Pocahontas County.  His sons described him as a great role model who made them who they are today.  He was so proud of all his sons and his family.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents Millard and Nellie Gillispie.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Carol Taylor Gillispie; sons, Charles Edward Gillispie Jr. (Terri), Tracy Dean Gillispie (Renee), and Randy Gillispie (Aimee) all from West Virginia; grandsons, Justin, Brandon, and Colton; and his only granddaughter, his “baby girl” Autumn. 

Charles will be greatly missed and it will never be the same without him here and hearing his laughter, especially when he was with his family and trips to his favorite place to eat, Longhorn. 

Due to Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Pastor Rick Gardner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, 102 Nazarene Drive, South Charleston, WV 25309.

Aileen Martha Cox

January 11th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Aileen Martha Cox, 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. A private graveside service was held at Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, WV.

Stacy Dawn Kirk

January 9th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Stacy Dawn Kirk, 30, of Charleston, WV, went home Friday, January 8, 2021 at CAMC Womens and Children’s Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her grandpaw, Clair William (Popsy) Rucker and brother-in-law, Mason Kirk.

Stacy is survived by her husband, Nick; mother-in-law, Debbie Kirk; son, Dillion Rucker; father, William (Deborah) Rucker; mother, Rita Darnell; grandmother, Redith May Rucker; sister, Sara Nicole Fisher; uncky, Del Rucker; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek. Burial will follow at the Holstein Cemetery in Dartmont.

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

Diana D. Tyler

January 4th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Diana D. Tyler, 76, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 4, 2021 at home after a long illness.

Diana retired as a supervisor from H & R Block.

She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Mabel and Bill Newcomer; and granddaughter, Cindy Tyler.

Diana is survived by her husband of 58 years, Hassel Tyler; daughters, Tonya (Donnie) Baire and Venessa Tyler; son, Hassel Eric (Debbie) Tyler; brother, Steve (Penny) Newcomer; sister, Beverly (Richard) Andreason; five grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

It was Diana’s wishes to be cremated and to have no services.

Noah Calton “Cal” DeBord

January 4th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (12 Comments)

Noah Calton “Cal” DeBord, 85 , of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2021, after an illness at CAMC – Memorial Division.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Arthur & Marie Griffith DeBord and six brothers, Rondal, Jim, Bryce, Arthur Lee, Paul, and Sammy DeBord and sister Mary Frances Burdette.

He was retired with 31 years in construction from Union Carbide (where he was known as ‘Ol Big Heart Cal), and was a member of Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

Cal is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Phyllis, children, Connie (Charlie) Boardman, Marsha (Tom) Raker, and Brad (Denia) DeBord, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Amedysis Home Health and CAMC CPICU for the wonderful care given to our dad.

Due to COVID -19 there will be a private family service. There will be a celebration of Cal’s life announced at a later date. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, WV.

James William “Bill” Midkiff

January 4th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James William “Bill” Midkiff, 81, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 3, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Bill was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #71, Griffithsville and Boilermaker Union #667. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carter and Bertha Phipps Midkiff; and brother, Carter Midkiff, Jr.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jo Ann Midkiff; daughters, Stephanie (Tickey) Wright, Kim Midkiff, and Cindy (Timothy) Pauley; grandchildren, Amber Wright Comer, Emma and Evan Pauley; and great grandson Jaxon Comer.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Johnny Helvey and Timothy Pauley officiating.