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Deborah Lynn Harless

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

Deborah Lynn Harless, 59, of South Charleston, WV, left this earth tragically on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

She was born Sunday, June 14, 1964, in Buckhannon, WV. She brought an amazing amount of light to this world from that day forward. Throughout her life she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, sister-in-law, nana, mamaw Det-Det, friend and mentor to so many.

She loved all her people with everything. She loved unconditionally and was always someone you could count on, the life of the party, and always planning a prank. She loved animals and would do anything for one in need. Always appreciating the good ole days!

Debbie is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Harless and her parents Roy and Beatrice Sutherland and her beloved Chopper. She is survived by her two sisters, Sherry Mullins of IN, and Margaret (Peanut) Underwood of WV, two brothers, Howard Reigle of MD and Roy Sutherland of KY. She is also survived by her best friend Bridget Zengel of WV, several nieces, nephews, cousins, grandbabies, fur babies, and many loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kanawha County Humane Society at adoptcharleston.com/give.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 5:00pm Monday, September 18, 2023, at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Following the Celebration of Life there will be a gathering at Tippie’s Tavern, 216 7th Avenue, South Charleston.

Jacob Dewayne Smith

September 9th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jacob Dewayne Smith, 39, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at home.

Jacob was a job foreman for ScottyScapes. He had a green thumb and was very proud of his landscaping. He enjoyed four-wheeling and being in the woods.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Nathaniel Smith.

Jacob is survived by his mother & stepfather, Sherry Joan Dillon & Dewayne Dunlap of Foster; father, Carlos W. Smith of Danville; daughter, Kaitlyn Smith of South Carolina; son, Jacob Michael Smith of Braxton County; brothers, Matthew (Susan) Smith of Huntington & Noah Smith (Karen Elkins) of Madison; many aunts, uncles, nieces, & nephews who loved him dearly.

Service times are pending.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to offset funeral expenses to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Gregory Gene Abbott, Jr.

September 9th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gregory Gene Abbott, Jr., 48, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at home.

Greg was a fork truck operator with South Charleston Stamping & Manufacturing for many years. He enjoyed spending his free time with family as well as being outside whenever he could. Greg will be remembered for his big heart and willingness to always help others.

Greg is survived by his son, Dalton James Abbott; daughter, Haley Abbott; stepson, John Holstein; parents, Greg & Carolyn Hudson Abbott; sisters, Shelly (Eddie) Wikel and Cristie (Jessie) Curry; grandsons, Josh, Adrian, and Logan; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Smith officiating. Burial will follow at French Cemetery, Berry Hills Drive, Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Barbara Gean Turley

September 5th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Barbara Gean Turley, 81, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord & Savior on Sunday, September 3, 2023, after battling a long illness.

Born and raised in South Charleston, she attended South Charleston High School and West Virginia State University. She worked as a tax preparer, homemaker, and home renovator. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, reading, crime shows, debating politics, and playing board games with her grandbabies. She loved her family and loved God most of all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Eleanor Harper; her brother, Charles Harper, II; grandson Andrew Lee Turley, and her loving husband of 46 years, Russell Paul Turley and his sons.

She is survived by their children, Tony (Christine) Turley of Scott Depot, Marc (Lisa) Turley of Huntington, Sherri (Donald Joe) Weathersbee of South Charleston; grandchildren, Brittany Turley (Michael Durst), Briana (Curtis) Sullivan, Kyle Turley (Katy Hall), Amber (Eric) Jarrett, and Sarah Kirk; great grandchildren, Aden, Noah, Piper, Olivia, Greyson, Reagan, Finley, Finn, Asher, Brantley, and Oliver; siblings, Anna Parsons, James Harper, Paul Harper, and Sarah Parcell.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., September 7, 2023, at South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston with Pastor Kent Estep officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Ronnie Alan Chambers

September 2nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Ronnie Alan Chambers, 72, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center, Pomeroy, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Meredith Chambers and Phyllis Garnes.

He was a 1969 graduate of Duval High School. He worked as a nuclear medical technician. He was a Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his sisters, Debra (Rex) Hill, and Deirdra Turner, and several nieces and nephews.

Per his request he will be cremated and there will not be a service.

Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.