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Glenn Rogers Midkiff

November 30th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Glenn Rogers Midkiff, 88, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice – West, South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Golden and Ruth Ballard Midkiff, brothers, Jack, Don and Bill Midkiff and sister, Maxine Tyree.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janice, sons, Jerry (Joyce) Midkiff, Greg (Beany) Midkiff and Tim (Angela) Midkiff. He is also survived by six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Glenn was a long time employee of Joe Holland Chevrolet Body Shop.

His request was to be cremated and no service. Burial will be at Midkiff Family Property, South Charleston, at a later date.

James Lee “Jim” Turley

November 27th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James Lee “Jim” Turley, 87 of South Charleston passed away on November 25, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and retired from Charleston Linen Service with 40 years of service. He was a 1955 graduate of Washington District High School. He loved to spend time outdoors, squirrel hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden. He was an avid sports fan, especially the WV Mountaineers, The Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pirates.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Paul Turley and Ethel Loftis Midkiff; brother, Eugene Turley and sister Ravenelle Whittington.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years Nettie Rose Hartwell Turley, Daughter, Lisa Casto (Tim); son Timothy Turley (Janey), grandson, James Graley (Carmen), granddaughter, Leah Turley Frazier (Evan); great-granddaughter, Abbey Rose Graley and sisters; Nita Debord, Norma Blankenship, and Carol Linger.

A funeral service to honor the life of James Lee Turley will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Scott Beha officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Lucy Runyan Meikle

November 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Lucy Runyan Meikle, 90, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord Monday, November 20, 2023, at CAMC Hospice.

Lucy was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ and a 1951 graduate of Duval High School. She was the owner of Lucy’s Beauty Shop in Alum Creek. She loved to cook, read, and spend time with her grandchildren and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Meikle; parents, Ohley and Velma Tackett Runyan; sisters, Madora Runyan, Vera Ours, and Ida Pauley; brother, Ephram Runyan.

Lucy is survived by her son; Mark G. Meikle; daughter, Dee Smith; grandchildren, Sarah, Cala, Zachary, Savannah, and Jaydon; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Judith Runyan; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Joseph Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Harley Elza Elkins

November 20th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Harley Elza Elkins, 58, of Dunbar passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Harley was the manager of Gino’s in Dunbar with 34 years of service. He loved to spend time in the woods, 4-wheeling, and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Brenda Elkins; wife, Jacquita Mae Elkins; and sister, “Sissy”.

Harley is survived by son, Matthew Elkins; fiancé, Joy Seymour; grandchildren, Ollivia, Kaitlyn, Andrea, Lakyn, Winston, Ariel, Kohl, and Kora; brothers, Paul, Mickie, and Rickie Elkins; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Alamander Elkins Cemetery, Parsner Mountain.

Imogene Evelyn Perdue

November 16th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Imogene Evelyn Perdue, 81, of Seth, WV, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert & Mary Smith, siblings, Earnest Smith, Louise Barker, Eugene Smith, Wilma Gillispie and Connie Fowler.

She is survived by her brother Conrad and Joanna Smith of Alum Creek, WV, daughter, Beverly and Forrest Mullins of Campbells Creek, WV, grandchildren, Chasity and David Massey of Van, WV, April Bryant of Campbells Creek, WV, Kandus and Brian Randall of Naples, Italy, Thomas and Patricia Perdue of Campbells Creek, WV.

She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Aaron Chambers, Austin Lett, Kaylee Perdue, Noah Randall, Isaiah Randall, great-great-grandchildren, Grayson Chambers and Lilli Anna Chambers.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, November 18, 2023, with Pastor Michael Graley officiating at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery, Ashford, WV.

Family & friends will gather one hour before the service.

Carolyn Beth Keeling

November 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Carolyn Elizabeth “Beth” Keeling, 52, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 13, 2023, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Danville.

She was a homemaker that loved her family immensely. Her family was her life. She loved the Lord and enjoyed sitting on her porch reading her bible.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tootsie Miller and brother, Wayne Miller.

Beth is survived by her husband, Clifford; sons, Jacob (Aranda) Keeling and Jason (Shatanna) Keeling; grandsons, Benjamin and Noah; father, Jerry Miller; sister, Gail Huffman; and a host of loved ones who will greatly miss her.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Family Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Connie Lou Parsons

November 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Connie Lou Parsons, 81, of Alum Creek went home to the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Connie attended Washington District High School and was a lifelong resident of Alum Creek. In her earlier years she enjoyed camping with her husband in Pocahontas County. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the life she had in her “little house on the hill”.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents Jack and Edith Holstein, sisters Macel Williams, Juanita Thomas, Ramona McCormick, Vallie Turley, brother Jackie Holstein and several nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her brothers, Gene (Marge), Murl (Linda), Doug and Roger Holstein, sister Zona Linville, all of Indiana and a host of nieces and nephews.

Following her wishes a memorial service and celebration will be held at Alum Creek Lions Club Community Building on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 6-8 pm. Food, refreshments, and fellowship will take place to honor her life through her family and friends.

A special thank you to the staff of Kanawha Valley Hospice. Especially Jo, Norissa, Libby, and Tiffany. She loved you all so very much.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312.

Carolyn Sue Logsdon

November 14th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carolyn Sue Logsdon, 75, of Charleston, WV, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Senate “Jake” Logdson and parents Avenell & Kit Meikle.

She was a member of Amy Baptist Church and worked 21 years for the CIA in Washington, DC.

Carolyn is survived by her stepchildren, Rebecca (Dan) Hammond, Jeremy (Jennifer) Logsdon, and Tommy (Amanda) Logsdon. She is also survived by her sister, Kitty (Carl) McCallister and brother, 1st Sgt. Major Joseph Means, and eleven grandchildren.

It was her wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Yawkey Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest Healthcare Center and Hubbard Hospice House for taking wonderful care of Carolyn.

Karen Lynn Mansfield

November 7th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Karen Lynn Mansfield, 68, of Sod, WV, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mansfield, and her parents, Ronald & Gwendolyn Adkins McCallister and son, Jarrod Bias.

Karen was a graduate of Duval High School class of 1973 and WV Junior College. She was a hard-working mother and always on the go. She was employed by CAMC in the recordkeeping department for 13 years.

She is survived by her brother, Ronald McCallister, daughters, Stacy Smith and Christina Bias, 6 grandchildren, Justin Mounts, Brenda, LeAnna, Jarrod “JB”, Autumn and Jeffrey. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Curry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the McCallister Family Cemetery, Sod, WV.

Barry Franklin Whitten

November 7th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Barry Franklin Whitten, 54, of Hamlin, WV, was born on April 17, 1969. He went to his heavenly home on November 6, 2023, after losing his long battle with cancer. He attended Open Door Church.

Barry was married to the love of his life, Lori Whitten, his devoted wife of 35 years, whom he met in kindergarten at Woodville Elementary School. They were high school sweethearts and a true picture of enduring love that everyone admired. They married on December 8, 1987. They had a connection like no other that was shown through their unwavering commitment to one another. Barry and Lori shared lifelong memories with one another through spending quality time with their family and supporting one another through life’s struggles. Life wasn’t always easy, but they overcame each battle together with each other’s love and support. Together, they have two children, Zachary Whitten and Dakota Whitten. He thought the world of his two daughters-in-law, Brooke and Brittany. He considered them his daughters.

Zack and Cody were his two very best friends. He enjoyed spending time with his boys. He spent countless hours with his hunting buddy, Zack, and many days on the water with his fishing buddy, Cody. He treasured his family and was devoted to being a husband, father, and papaw. They shared many special moments together.

Barry was a proud papaw to Harper, Colt, Cruz, and Kyn. He spent quality time shopping and hunting with his favorite girl Harper, his finest fishing buddy Colt, and his little hunting buddy Cruz. They always put a smile on his face and in their eyes, there was no one better than Papaw. They were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them.

Barry was a 1987 graduate of Duval High School. He worked for 23 years at Tri-State Roofing-Sheet Metal in Charleston, WV. He started in 2000 and worked his way straight to the top. He was named Superintendent in 2008. He was a selfless leader who valued each team member and loved his work family. He was a hard worker and took pride in his job.

Barry is preceded in death by his father Barry Lewis Whitten, his paternal grandparents Kenneth and Hazel Whitten, his maternal grandparents Don and Juanita Huffman, and his father-in-law, Wayne Roberts.

He is survived by his wife Lori Whitten, two sons, Zachary Whitten (Brooke) and Dakota Whitten (Brittany), four grandchildren Harper, Colt, Cruz, Kyn, mother Kay Davidson, his two sisters Leah Whitten and Deah Allen, mother-in-law Helen Roberts, brother-in-law Randy Roberts, Jerry Roberts (Tina), and sister-in-law Lisa Workman (Kevin). Andy and Becky McClure held a special place in his heart, they were like parents to him. Doug and Stacey Keaton, dependable long-term friends, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

He was truly one of a kind who had the best sense of humor and brought laughter through his storytelling and jokes. He was such a special person who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He will forever be remembered in our hearts.

Services to celebrate Barry’s life will take place at 12:00 pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV with Pastors Andy Gillenwater, Robert McCallister, and Kevin Workman officiating. Burial will follow at Whitten Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home.