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Roy G. Lowther

August 27th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Roy G. Lowther, 94, born October 18, 1926, in Cambridge, OH, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25, 2021, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Roy grew up in and around Spencer, WV, where he worked for his father’s oil and gas drilling company. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1945. After high school, Roy joined the army, and spent a year in Germany. When he returned, he became reacquainted with the love of his life, Evelyn Cline, and they were married on October 18, 1947.

In 1951, Roy started working for Union Carbide where he trained to become a chemist. While working, he attended WV State College and earned a degree in chemistry in 1972. He retired in 1986.

Roy was an active, highly respected of member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St Albans since 1961, where he served in many capacities. Roy was a friendly, affable person who liked to keep busy. He always had a “project” going either at home or church.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Lowther and Evelyn Eddy Lowther; his beloved wife of 71 years, Evelyn W. Cline Lowther; his sister Vera Lowther Litton; and his brother Russell E. Lowther.

He is survived and missed by his family, daughter Sandra G. Lowther Clancy, sister Rita Lowther Borousk of FL, son-in-law Charles A. Clancy and granddaughter Caitlin E. Clancy.

The memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Highlawn Baptist Church in St Albans with Reverend Jason Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St Albans. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church.

In remembrance of Roy’s life, donations may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave. St Albans WV 25177.

William “Foster” Webb

August 27th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William “Foster” Webb Sr., 82, of Ruth, WV, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loving husband, daddy, pawpaw, brother, and uncle. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and chopping wood. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.

Foster was preceded in death by his grandson, Eric; parents, Walter and Mable; brothers, Richard, James, Cecil, Mike, Gifford, Ken and Little Bobby; and sister, Jean.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Denise (Rommie), Ronda, Kelli Jo (Keith), and William Jr.; grandchildren, Frosti, Bradley, and Bethany (Bo); great grandchildren, Randy Joe, Sonny, Colton, Harli, Cayd, Remmy, Iziah, Lynix, Resci, and Charlee; sister, Betty (Bobby) Means of Yawkey.

Service will be held to celebrate his legacy at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Means & Webb Cemetery, Yawkey.

Basil Ray Sansom

August 25th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Basil Ray Sansom, 75, of Sod, West Virginia, son of late Cephas and Hazel Sansom, was called home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Basil was a retired coal miner and was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, in Alum Creek. He was a lifelong fan of Atlanta Braves baseball, enjoyed watching westerns with his family, and drinking coffee on his front porch.

In addition to his parents, Basil was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Sansom; brothers, Eugene and Wetzel Sansom.

Basil is survived by his sisters, Lorainne Chambers and Virginia Jones; children, Julie Barnett, Connie (Tony) McCullough, David (Missy) Sansom, and Jerry (Angela) Sansom. He is also survived by grandchildren, Matthew Barnett, Joshua (Haley) Barnett, Ashley (Kimberly) Briles, EJ Briles, Jessica Sansom, Jeremy Sansom, Andrew Sansom, and Christopher Sansom; numerous great-grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews, and friends. Basil was dearly loved by everyone who knew him.

Services will be at the Last Supper Mausoleum at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Keith George officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Last Supper Mausoleum.

Glenn Westley “Tiny” McGhee

August 24th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Glenn Westley McGhee (Tiny) was born on July 7, 1955 in South Charleston, West Virginia. Went home Monday August 23, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was one of five siblings. He loved building fences and enjoyed working with his hands. He absolutely cherished his pony and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed listening to Blue Grass & was the Lone Ranger’s number one fan. Anyone that new Glenn knew that he loved to eat, especially pinto beans. The truth is he loved all beans, except for green beans, of course. Due to his line of work, he moved around a lot throughout the years. Living in South Carolina, North Carolina & Maryland. However, West Virginia is where he always wanted to be. It is why at the end of his years he chose to come back. After all, it really is almost heaven….


Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Geraldine Pauley McGhee; sisters, Sybil Dunning and Rosemary Eplin.
He is survived by his Son, Matthew (Lisset Valladares) and Daughter, Nicholle McGhee; four grandchildren, Austin Matthew McGhee, Carly Hannah McGhee, Devin Englebright, and Makayla McGhee; sister, Bev (Ron) DeBord, brother, John (Kama) McGhee. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, family and friends.


Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday August 28, 2021, at Ruth Community Church with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating.

Hazel Elizabeth Akers Hess

August 23rd, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Hazel Elizabeth Akers Hess, 91, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd & Ethel Turley Akers, her husband of 66 years, Kenneth R. Hess, brother, Woodson Akers, and sisters, Marjorie Goodall and Ruth Scully.

Hazel was a member of Bible Center Church, and loved serving in the nursery. She was retired from Highland Hospital, Charleston, where she worked as an assistant administrator . She served as the Local & International President for Credit Women International, and also served on the Boards for Highland Hospital and Hospice.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved serving the community thru the local VFW, Alum Creek Alliance, and the Women’s Ministry. Hazel had many talents, one of which was cutting grass on Hess Mountain even at the age of 91.

Hazel is survived by her son, Reed (Vicki) Hess, Alum Creek, daughter, Susan (Jack) Conner, Elk Hills, brother, L. Forrest Akers, Jr., South Charleston, and sister, Nona Akers Wolfe, Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth Paige (Rex) Hill, Eric (Erin) Conner, and Stephanie Conner, great-grandchildren, Serena and Hunter Hill and her canine Princess Missy Timer.

Services will be 1:00pm Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston, WV, with Pastors Eric Mounts and Matt Friend officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family & friends will gather 2 hours prior to the service. .

The family would like to give a special thank you to Don & Frances Cantrell, Ralph & Robin, Dr. Susan Cavender, Mason Kirk and our Bible Center Church Family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536 or Mountain Mission, 1620 Seventh Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.

Albert Lee Midkiff

August 22nd, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Albert Lee Midkiff, 87, of Yawkey, WV, went home Friday, August 20, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV.

He retired with 40 years service from C & P Telephone, formerly Western Electric. He was a member of the Griffithsville Church of Christ.

Two of his favorite things to do were fishing and watching Nascar.

Albert was predeceased by his daughter, Jane Ann Curry and granddaughter, Michelle Midkiff.

He is survived by his wife Jo Ann; daughter Bronda (Rick) Adkins; son Mark (Gail) Midkiff; stepdaughter Danita Allen; sister Nadine Snodgrass; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at the Midkiff Family Cemetery in Alum Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to caregiver Teresa, and neighbors Kim, Jerry and Mark.

Myra June Means King

August 20th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Myra June Means King went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2021.

June was born June 30, 1926, in Clothier, WV to Joseph and Martha White. June was a retired teacher from Kanawha County School System in West Virginia.

June was a child of the Great Depression. She would say the poor people called them poor. She had to drop out of school, but would go back to receive a B.S. from Morris Harvey College and a Master’s degree from Marshall University. Growing up until they moved out of state, she was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church at Alum Creek.

She is predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Gomer Means; sisters, Mabel Tallman and Vida Holden; brothers, Joseph White, Cashie White, and David White; daughter-in-law, Linda Means and granddaughter, Kelly Jo Means.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis King; sons, David (Donna) Means, Steven Means, Larry (Catherine) Means and Phillip Means; stepson, David (June) King; sister, Margaret Conley; grandchildren, Chris Means, Malissa DiPaola, Charles Means, Lisa Landers, Nina Dotta, Matthew Childress, Michelle Stamper, Chris King, and Meredith King; 9 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Chris VanNatter officiating. Burial will follow at the Means’ Family Cemetery, Alum Creek, WV. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lulie Eythel May Price

August 20th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Eythel May Price, 90, of Sissonville, formerly of Nitro and Woodville, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

She worked as a CNA in home health care and her favorite pastime was running the roads.

Eythel was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lulie Armstrong; husband, Herbert “Fats” Price; son Alvin Pauley; daughter, Donna Mitchell; and granddaughter Syrena Toppings.

She is survived by daughters, Julie Matheney, Karen Roberts, and Angela McNeely; son, Ray “Bob” Pauley; sister, Velva Salisbury; and many grand to great great great grandchildren.

Graveside service and burial will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens.

Brian Keith Adkins

August 13th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Brian Keith Adkins, 63, of Julian passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Brian was a former employee of Tyler Mountain Water Company. He loved camping, fishing, and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hersey and Zulema Adkins; son, Shane Adkins; brothers, William “Buster”, Garrett, and Bethel; sisters, Kay Allen, Geraldine Smith, Yvonne Lacy, Eva Jean Adkins.

Brian is survived by wife, Julie Adkins; children, Christina Adkins, Robbie Miller, Scotty Boling, Brian Adkins, Matthew Adkins, Tiffany Adkins, Bristen Adkins; sister, Drema (Tony) Williams; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Tony Williams officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the funeral home to offset the funeral cost. Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003. 304-756-3111

Margaret Ruth Marker

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

Margaret Ruth Marker, 88, formerly of Davis Creek passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster, OH.

Margaret moved to Lancaster in 2009 to be close to her daughter. She had many friends at Windsor Place. She retired from Shoney’s after 25 years. Margaret was a lover of Nascar and had attended races in the past.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Marker and sons William and Gary Marker.

She is survived by sons, Stanley (Cheryl), Lannie (Nikki); daughter, Mary (Terri); 22 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.