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Darlene Rose Reynolds

September 12th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Darlene Rose Reynolds (Murphy), 66, of Davis Creek passed away peacefully at home the morning of September 11, 2024.

She was born to the late Scoval Reynolds and Anna Jones Reynolds. Darlene often shared fond memories of her younger years spent in Clio, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Walton High School.

Darlene is predeceased by her loving parents, Scoval and Anna; her mother-in-law, Norva “Peggy” and Ivan Murphy; and her longtime friend, Nona Orem.

Darlene is survived by her life partner and former husband, William “Billbo” Murphy, who she resided with. Darlene was a loving mother to her two sons, Stephen “Stevie” Murphy of Charleston and Josh and his wife, Carrie of South Charleston. Her grandchildren, Autumn, Cole, and Michael were the joys of her life, and she loved them deeply. Darlene is also survived by her four sisters, Vickie (Bob) Gragg of North Carolina, Linda (Tom) Leary of North Carolina, Valerie Akers of Charleston, WV, and Eva Hardman of Cabin Creek, WV. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.

Per her request, she will be cremated, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Archele Faye Griffith

September 6th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)


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Archele Faye Griffith, 48, of Teays Valley, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at CAMC General Hospital.

She was a former member of PETA where she was instrumental in getting the elephants removed from the circus. She was also a former employee of Teamsters Union.

She is survived by her children, Hope Marie Griffith, Sequoia Rain Hundley (Stephany Adkins), Emily Regina Hundley, Bobbie Antionette Hundley, Jacob Hundley; father and stepmother, Bill (Susan) Griffith; mother, Carolyn Tomey; sisters, Michele Larnerd, Heather Clarkson; grandchildren, Gracelynn, Taylen, Sequoia, Daniel, Anabelle, Zara, and Sophia.

Service will be at 6:30pm, Monday, September 23, 2024, at Resurrection Church, 123 Summers Street Charleston, WV 25301.

Parking is free in the parking garage diagonal to the church. Across from the library.

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

Thomas Edward Dawson

September 5th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Thomas Edward Dawson passed from this world into the comforting arms of Jesus September 3, 2024, after an extended illness.

He was the son of the late Thomas Roy and Malinda L. Cobb Dawson, born in Sissonville, WV. Preceding him also in death are his brothers Robert “Bobby” Lee Mullins and George Melvin Dawson.

Left to cherish the many memories are his brother Johnny Dawson and wife Betsy Dawson of Elkview, his sister, Violet Dawson, and her life partner, Bob Ballard of Dunbar, WV, his nieces and nephews, Jonathan “Johnny” Dawson, Jasmine Winnestaffer, Danzir Chance Carr, and River, Phoenix and Xander Winnestaffer.

There will be a private funeral with his nephew, the Reverend Johnny Dawson officiating. He will be laid to rest beside friends and family in Clark Cemetery.

Thomas Clifton Tackett

September 3rd, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Thomas Clifton Tackett,70, of Sumerco, WV passed away on Saturday August 31, 2024, after a long illness at home.

Thomas was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and working in his garden.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Troy & Lucy; brothers, Elbert, and Junior; sisters Sybil and Daisy; granddaughter, Marissa.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patty; sons David (Debbie) and Eric (Hollie); daughter, Michelle; sisters, Sharon (Bill), Marcella (Steve), Dottie (Phillip), Rosemary (David), Sue (Larry); brother, Eddie (Donna); grandchildren, Tiffany, Mariah, Skyler, Jason, Blake, Shane, Luke, Hunter; great grandchildren, Phoebe, Nevaeh, Isiah, Ayden, Braylon; several nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

A private service will be held for his family at his home.

JoAnn Handley

September 2nd, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

In loving memory of our sister, JoAnn (Joe) Handley, 68, of Sumerco, West Virginia, went to be with her loving Jesus on Friday, August 30, 2024. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family following a long illness.

Wolf and JoAnn were married on September 4, 1999. JoAnn loved going to Indian Pow Wows. She was ½ Cherokee. JoAnn was of the Baptist faith.
JoAnn was born December 8, 1955, in South Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Madeline Tackett. JoAnn worked for Dupont for two years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Tackett and his daughter, Michelle Tackett.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Wolf Handley of the home; siblings, Jerry Tackett of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Wille (Jr) and wife Darlene Tackett of Kinston, North Carolina; Cherie and husband Mike Davis of Jefferson, West Virginia; and sister-in-law, Marie Tackett of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; also, a host of nieces and nephews. JoAnn loved spending time with her dog, Tensile.

Services will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Following the burial, friends and family will gather at Sumerco Church of God.