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Wendella Gale “Wende” Jones

February 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Wendella Gale “Wende” Jones, of Scott Depot passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Wende was a 1980 graduate of Duval High School and a 1983 graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marshall University and worked as a registered nurse at CAMC Memorial for nearly 40 years. She loved to visit Clearwater Beach, being outdoors, and kayaking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Jones and parents, Linda Mannon and Dayton Gillenwater.

Wende is survived by her daughters, Kaitlyn (Jacob) Rhodes and Briann (Timothy) Steele; grandchildren, Waylon Rhodes and Alorianna Steele; sisters, Barbarah (Richard) McElhaney and Melinda (Tom) Zirkle; brother, Charles Gillenwater; and many friends.

The family would like to extend special thanks to CAMC Memorial Open Heart Recovery Unit.

Theodore Douglas Tackett

February 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Theodore Douglas Tackett, 71, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, after a short illness. He was born July 31, 1951 in South Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Theodore E. and Clara C. (Harless) Tackett. He graduated from Greene County (Ohio) Career Center in 1972 where he studied tool and machine design. But after a few years in that trade he went into the trucking business for himself, and for the past several years had primarily ran his own trucking company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore E. and Clara C. (Harless) Tackett, his sister, Betty Jean (Tackett) and her husband, Cloyd Combs, and his brother, Donald Lloyd and his wife, Marjorie (Voles) Tackett, and a close friend, Miss Diana Lynn Baldwin.

Douglas is survived by his two sisters, Juanita Carol (Tackett) Smith (Clarence Robert) of Scott Depot, WV and Brenda Joy (Tackett) White (Clifford Eugene) of Xenia, OH; Brittany Kay Wood (Wesley) of Hurricane, WV, who he loved as if she was his own daughter and her children, Christopher, Ryan, Tyler, and Justin.

Nieces, Paula Lynn Tackett, of Clinton, TN
Valerie Ann Workman, of St. Albans, WV
Lisa Gail Brodbeck (Steve) of Carrollton, TX
Kimberly King (Joe) of St. Albans, WV
Monica Painter (Larry) of TN

Nephews, Donald Tackett Jr. of St. Albans, WV
Bryan Smith of Ft. Wayne, IN
Todd Smith (Ann) of Scott Depot, WV
Eric Smith of Scott Depot, WV
Clifford White II (Tracie) of Colorado Springs, CO
David White (Teri) of Columbus, IN

Aunts & Uncles, Garland & Eva Mae Harless of St. Albans, WV
Kaye Hudson of Dunbar, WV

Double Cousins, Herman Harless of St. Albans, WV
Lana (Harless) Meddings (Donny) of St. Albans, WV
Connie (Harless) White of St. Albans, WV
Bonnie Harless of St. Albans, WV

And many other cousins, as Douglas was one of seventy (70) grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Jimmy Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home

Shirley June Bell

February 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Shirley June Bell, 86, of Taylorsville, Ky, formerly of Yawkey, WV, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Signature Health Care, in Taylorsville, KY.

Shirley retired as a secretary from C & P Telephone. She was a former member of Porter Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lester Bell; parents, Luther and Edith Angus McClure.

Shirley is survived by her son Mark (Vicki) Bell; grandchildren, Meghan (Chris) Neil, Meredith Bell, Brendan (Annie) Bell, & Joshua Bell; great grandchildren, Kellen Neil & Marilyn Bell; sister, Ramona Cummings; brother, Andy (Becky) McClure; and lifelong friend, that was like a sister to her, Lillian Snodgrass.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard Ruby officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Michael Daniel Graley

February 20th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Michael Daniel Graley, 71, of Ashford, WV, born August 23, 1951, in Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at home.

Michael fought and lost the battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winifred “Matt” and Juanita Faye Price Graley, sister, Nanette Maynard and brother James “Timmy” Graley.

He was a former employee of Coal River Energy, and one of the best coal miners and electricians and attended Emmons Freewill Baptist Church. He was always ready to do anything for anyone and always went the extra step.

Left behind: sisters, Jacqueline “Jackie” (Roger) Ross of Seth, Kathy Garretson of Emmons, and former wife and caregiver, Geneva Robinson of Ashford. He is also survived by his children, Michael “Mike” Graley of Ashford, Mary Green of Ashford, and Jenna Jarrett of Ashford, granddaughters, Hannah Atkinson of Ohio, Mykayla (Bobby ) Kirk of Sylvester, grandson, Levi Huggins of Ashford, great-grandchildren, Caroline, Russell, best buddy Triton, and Khaleesia. And many nephews and nieces and special friend, Jenkie Estep.

Love you popaw aka Jar Fly.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Barker Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Hardy officiating.

Jesse Alden Thompson

February 16th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Jesse Alden Thompson, 67, of Ashford, WV, passed away February 14, 2023, after a brave, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jesse was born June 21, 1955, to Jack and Dolores Thompson of Marmet, WV. A proud UMWA member and journeyman electrician, Jesse retired from Arch Coal after 25 years in coal mining. He also recently retired from a second career at Chemours in 2022.

Jesse enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, but he was most in love with his family. He is survived by his wife, Eva; his daughters, Brigitte (Luke) Carney, Kelly (Kristofer) Thompson, and Jessica (Jerry) Hill; his grandchildren, Abigail, Brooke, Levi, and Preston; his brother, Ronnie (Carol) Thompson; and his sister, Gilda Thompson.

The family would like to thank the staff at CAMC Cancer Center for their compassionate care.

A memorial service will be officiated by Jesse’s dear friend Richard Harold at noon Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Rumble Community Baptist Church in Ashford where Jesse attended. Friends and family may visit one hour prior.

Sandra Helene Winter-Nunley

February 15th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

*** Due to weather related issues, Sandra’s graveside service has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2023.***

Sandra Helene Winter-Nunley, 68, of Tornado passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at home.

Sandra retired after many years as the Executive Director of South Charleston Housing. She was a veteran, serving as a typist in the Women’s Army Corps. Sandra loved to read and watch television. She loved theater, traveling, and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Nunley; and parents, C.R. and Penina Rhodes Winter.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Travis Clay Nunley and Jesse Ryan (Katy) Nunley; sisters, Linda Breeden and Karen Edgell; nephews, Justin, Seth, and Brant.

Sandra will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Pastor Scott Beha officiating.

Mary Sue Keeling Wallace

February 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Mary Sue Keeling Wallace, 90, of Sumerco, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born January 6, 1933, in Sod, WV. She lived her last years in Kanawha City near her daughter, Sandra. Mary had a very special sweetheart, Guy Barker. They both gave each other company and compassion.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie Norris Asberry and her second husband, Olen Lamont Wallace; parents, William C. and Gertie McClure Keeling; son-in-law, Johnnie Thompson; granddaughter, Holly Gillenwater; sisters, Phyllis, Dessie, Norine, Betty, Wynoka, Mae, and Mayme; brothers, Cecil, Okey, Asa, and Clifford Keeling & Eugene McClure, who were both killed in WWII.

Mary loved animals dearly. She will be remembered for her many chickens, goats, dogs, and cats. She enjoyed feeding the wild deer and birds as well, when she lived on Keeling Ridge.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Pam Thompson (Mark) of Madison and Sandra Martin (Zack) of Charleston; granddaughters, Miranda (Cliff), Tracy (Ronnie), Kristy (Chris), and Sophie. Her most precious gems were her eleven great grandchildren, Karden, Jarrett (Carlee), Mia, Dakota (Erica), Samaira, Johnathan, Dawson (Addy), Jackson, Chance, John (Trinity), Jacob and her great great grandchildren, Stella, Braxton, and Lincoln.

Service will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Charles Edward Runyan

February 11th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Charles Edward Runyan, 82 of Sod was taken to heaven with angels by his side on Thursday, February 9, 2023, after a short illness.

He was born July 5, 1940, in Garretts Bend. He was a lifelong resident of Sod. He was an instrument fitter for Union Carbide with 25 years of service and a lifelong member of Alum Creek Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford and Virginia Runyan and his brother, Kenneth Runyan.

Charles cherished his family and friends, and leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Vickie; his daughter, Lori (Brian) Woodrum of Sod; son, Chris (Kerry Hippensteel) of North Manchester, IN; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Charlie Woodrum of Sod; siblings, Richard (Betty) Runyan of Sod, Pasty (CB) Keeney of Alum Creek, Nancy (Bob) Matthews of Sod, Gary (Deanna) Runyan of Merritts Island, FL and sister-in-law, Bonnie Runyan of Alum Creek, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him dearly.

Charles was a faithful, devoted, and loving Christian, husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there with a smile on his face to lend a helping hand. He will truly be missed by many.

A graveside service to celebrate Charles’ life will be at 1:00pm, Monday, February 13, at Lively Cemetery, Sod with Joseph Watts officiating.

Patricia “Pat” Sheppard Roberts

February 7th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

I am gone. My soul lives on, but in a better place: surrounded by the light of God in all His glory and grace.

Patricia “Pat” Sheppard Roberts departed the world to be with her Lord and loved ones Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born to Holly “Jack” Sheppard & Geneva “Hope” Sheppard on December 15, 1948, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Wayne Sheppard and grandson, Joey Roberts.

Pat retired from Gates Foundation with 30+ years and H & R Block where she worked for 42 years in various capacities including supervisor and office manager.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joe (Lisa Gooch) Roberts, Lisa Roberts Clark, and their father, Paul Roberts; brother, Randy (Mary) Sheppard. She is also survived by her granddaughters, Katelyn Roberts (great grandson Xander), Jessica Clark (M. Nate Kuhn), Brook & Daisy Roberts; grandson, Jacob Clark. She is survived also by her fur baby, Dolly.

Her service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Donna Jane Samples

February 6th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Donna Jane Samples, 74, of South Charleston passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Dunbar Center.

Donna was a graduate of Dunbar High School. She made all feel welcome with her constant smile, generosity, and by always remembering the name of everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kristopher, who she loved always; parents, Bob & Betty Knightstep; and father and mother-in-law, Walter & Bernice Samples.

Donna is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ken; sister, Robbie (Matt) Coleman; and multiple family members and friends.

Private services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Samples Family Cemetery, Spring Hill Mountain.

Special appreciation to her exceptional, caring friend, Cindy Schoettker.

In lieu of flowers, Donna, who loved her furry friends, would appreciate contributions to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.