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Julia Virginia (McCown) Clements

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

Julia Virginia (McCown) Clements, 76, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Annette Rader-Cameron, in Columbus, Ohio.

Julia was born in South Charleston, WV to parents, Ira McCown and Julia McCown in 1947. She was known to some of her friends as “Jules”. She was funny, feisty, hardworking and a fan of 4 letter words. Julia enjoyed politics and worked a few sessions with the WV Legislature, volunteering as a poll worker in her spare time. She wore many work hats and was known for her “Heinz 57” work ethic. She was extremely talented when it came to needlework. She would spend many evenings and weekends in her sewing room that she and her husband wallpapered in the strawberries that she adored. She used her talent in sewing to earn money at home, eventually opening a bridal shop with a friend called “The Bridal and Party Directory”. While the shop eventually closed, she continued doing what she loved for friends and family for a time. Her last working position was with Jackson Kelly.

Julia had many hobbies, but she worked tirelessly on family genealogy that filled her evenings after work and once she retired. She met new, extended family members and enjoyed keeping up with them on Facebook. She never met anyone she didn’t like and would give to anyone that needed her. She loved all types of music. She was an avid reader of fiction and would read right before bed. She enjoyed watching classic movies and crime shows like NCIS. Her favorite animals were dogs and she owned many over the years. But there was something about Loki. She immediately fell in love with a picture of this stray puppy and was heartbroken when she could no longer care for him. She and Loki had such a special bond.

Over the past couple of years, she was cared for by her daughter Annette in Columbus, OH and with the help of hospice, Julia was not alone as she passed peacefully with her hand held.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Clements; her parents; and two infant sons, Charles, Jr. and Timothy.

She is survived by her sister, Gretchen (Harold) Stinnett of Roanoke, VA; daughters, Annette Rader-Cameron and Robin Duncan; sons, Randall (Stephanie) Clements and Jeffrey (Marcie) Clements; fourteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will follow at Eastwood Family Cemetery, South Charleston. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023, and 2 hours prior to the service on Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25312 or National Church Residence Hospice, 2245 Northbanks Drive, Columbus, OH 43220.

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Smith

October 3rd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Smith, 78, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 2, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Libby was a graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville. She was a faithful, supportive pastor’s wife for many years with Robert.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bishop Robert Lee Smith; parents, George and Mildred Linville Vickers; brothers, Michael and Denzil Vickers; sister-in-law, Joy Vickers.

Libby is survived by sons, Todd Smith and Chad (Tina) Smith; grandchildren, Jadyn, Karyna, Brandon, and Cameron; sisters, Sandra (Mike) McLaughlin, Carolyn (Richard) Hill; brother, Johnny (Brenda) Vickers; sister-in-law, Kathy Vickers; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss her greatly.

Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Smith officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Committal service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.

Brenda Kay Priestley

October 3rd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Brenda Kay Priestley, 73, of Alkol, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

She was a former Juvenile Detention Officer for Kanawha Home for children and a member of the Laborers’ Union, working on the powder crew on the construction of Corridor G. She loved animals.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Lenvil Priestley; son, Len Franklin Priestley; parents, James and Irene Barker Tulley; brothers, James Michael, Paul David, and Bruce Allen Tulley.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Campbell and granddaughters, Brittany (Bradley) Nix and Kayla Campbell.

Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Priestley-Pate Cemetery, Priestley Ridge, Sumerco.

Joycelyn K. (Midkiff) Cook

September 26th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Joycelyn K. (Midkiff) Cook, 80, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Hospice West, South Charleston. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton & Thelma Pauley Midkiff and son, John L. Midkiff, sister, Nyleen Eversole and brothers, Marvin and Donnie Midkiff. 

She is survived by her daughter, Jill Harless, son, Jason Midkiff, and sister Mony Eversole. 

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Turley Cemetery, Alum Creek, with Pastor Marty Smith officiating. 

In lieu of flowers the family would like to suggest donations be made to Curry Funeral Home to assist in offsetting the funeral costs.

Elmer Woods

September 25th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Elmer Woods (78), of Alum Creek, joined his love, when he passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Born February 4th, 1945 to Geraldine and Clyde Dolin, Elmer lived his rambunctious young life in in Alum Creek, WV with several close family and friends nearby. Elmer never met his biological father, Lloyd Woods, as he was killed before Elmer’s birth while serving our country.

Elmer met the love of his life, Pam Holstein and they spent their entire lives in Alum Creek. They have 2 children, Pat Woods (Crystal Welch) and Dawn Hong (Thomas Hong) along with their grandchildren, Joey Woods, Matthew Hong, Zoe Hong, Jordan Woods, Eric Woods, Talim Welch, Mathew Welch, and Anna Welch.

Elmer was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, and brave. He was clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all of his life experiences: welder, volunteer firefighter, hunter, gunsmith- he could fix or build anything. Elmer completed 2 yrs of college and worked most of his life as a welder for Union Carbide. When his position was eliminated, Elmer graduated from Piedmont Community College in North Carolina and became a gunsmith. He launched Woods Custom Gunsmithing after graduating. This was work that he loved most and had a lifelong passion for.

Elmer, welcomed into heaven by his loving wife, Pam, his grandson, Eric and his parents, will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them- and if you knew him, you knew it. He will be missed dearly.

In Elmer fashion, there are no services planned, certainly no pomp and circumstance. A celebration of life will occur with details to be determined.

Elmer’s celebration of life will be November 4, 2023 at11:30am at Fork of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.

Eulah Fay Duncan

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

Eulah Fay Duncan “The Queen”, 93, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice West.

Eulah was a homemaker and a Christian. Lovingly referred to as “The Queen”, she was an awesome seamstress, and a competitive backgammon player who may cheat occasionally if you weren’t paying attention. She was an immaculate housekeeper and fabulous cook, especially her homemade spaghetti. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens and being outdoors doing everything from mowing the grass to scrubbing down her house, and her hard work ethic was unmatched. She faithfully read two newspapers for years, never missed watching Judge Judy, and loved listening to gospel music, especially the Gaither’s and the Cathedrals. She was very invested in her grandkid’s lives, supporting them in all sports, and teaching them lifelong skills like cooking and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby; son, Mark; and parents, Terry & Gladys Webster Lilly.

Eulah is survived by her daughters, Denise (Bill) Hannan and Kimberly (Scott) Rodeheaver; her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Andrew (Melanie) Duncan, Stephanie (Austin) Baker, Monica (Joshua) Scott, and William (Barbara) Hannan, III; several great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Earl Pennington officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25312.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV has been caring for families since 1950.

She will be missed greatly by her family, but they are comforted and have peace knowing they will see her again.

Helena Grace Jarrell

September 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Helena Grace Jarrell, 89, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21st, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Frank Jarrell, parents Elbert Stanley Peters and Alma D. Pettry, brothers J.D. Peters, Lowell T. Peters, and Noel E. Peters.

She is survived by her son Bryce Jarrell (Barbara) of St. Albans, daughter Belinda Shawver (Mike) of St. Albans, grandchildren Bryce Jarrell II (Carrie) of So. Charleston, Amber Matty (David Eaton) of Mineral Wells, Brent Jarrell (Hollie) of Shepherdstown, Bethany Jarrell of St. Albans, great grandchildren Alexis Caufield (Will) of So. Charleston, Emilie Jarrell of So. Charleston, Cameron and Rhys Jarrell of Shepherdstown, great-great grandchild Beckett Caufield, sisters-in-law Patricia Peters and Alice Peters, and many nieces and nephews.

Helena was a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and friends with a love like no other. She loved life and enjoyed many hobbies including bowling, camping, fishing, traveling, knitting, working puzzles, and playing games. She was a member of Grace Baptist Temple and loved the Lord. She was a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Services will be held Monday, September 25th, 2023 at Grace Baptist Temple in St. Albans. Visitation will be from 1-3pm with the funeral immediately following. Interment will be at Memory Gardens in Madison, WV.

John Randolph “J.R.” Hodel

September 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

John Randolph “J.R.” Hodel, 72, of Yawkey, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at home.

J.R. received a Bachelor of Science degree from Marshall University and retired from the Department of Environmental Protection.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Nancy Henrichs Hodel.

J.R. is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha; brother, Alan E. Hodel of Sun City, TX; and his 2 WV black dogs.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Ida Raymel Pauley

September 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Ida Raymel Pauley, 92, of Sumerco went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House.

Ida was born September 23, 1930. She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur Pauley; her parents, Ohley and Velma Tackett Runyan; sisters, Madora Runyan, Vera Ours; brother, Ephram Runyan.

Ida is survived by her sons, Carl (Sharon) Pauley and Wayne (Jean) Pauley; grandchildren, Lorie (Jason) Dunlap, Andrea (Bart) Midkiff, Amy (Stewart) Deviese, Alex Pauley, Adam (Jessica) Pauley; great grandchildren, Madisyn Midkiff, Greysen, Preston, & Ellie Deviese; sisters, Lucy Meikle, Judith Runyan.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Ministers Joseph Watts and Richard Runyan 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.

Laïzyla Aralane Nicholas

September 20th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Laïzyla Aralane Nicholas, born June 27, 2023, 11 weeks and 4 days old, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 16, 2023.

She was such a happy baby, loved by many. The sweetest little chunky baby with a big heart.

She was preceded in death by her papaw, David Moore; her great grandmother, Mary Moore; cousin KayKay; and great grandfather, William Elsworth Gillispie.

She is survived by her mommy, Chasity Nicholas and daddy, Christopher Nicholas; brothers, Mason Nicholas, Wayne Perez, and Maddox Nicholas; sister, Alexa Nicholas; aaka, Linda Parsons; nana, Shelia Moore; memaw, Tammy Stone and pepaw, David Stone; grandfather, Lowell Gene Nicholas, II; and so many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help offset funeral costs to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.