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Jonathan Bernard “John Boy” Dolin

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

Jonathan Bernard “John Boy” Dolin, 47, of Alkol passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Jonathan was a self-employed logger. He loved his children, fishing & hunting, being outdoors, building furniture, and cooking.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jamie Egnor.

Jonathan is survived by his parents, Bernard and Alice Dolin Egnor; children, Chealsi Dolin, Jonathan Jacob Dolin, Hollie Dolin, and Maci McNeely; grandchildren, Brailen Dolin, Heavenleigh Dolin, Aries Cannon, Juniper Cannon; brother, Scott Egnor; and girlfriend, Karen Holestin; and a host of family and many friends.

Jonathan will be cremated and laid to rest at a later date.

Charles Fredrick “Fred” Curry

November 9th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Charles Fredrick “Fred” Curry, 88, of Hamlin went to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Fred was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, graduating from Hamlin High School in 1955, where he was known as “Sweetwater” on the basketball team. He was a self-employed electrician, going above and beyond to help folks in need and later retired as an electrician for the State of West Virginia. He was a member of Hamlin church of Christ. He served on the Lincoln County Board of Education, never missing a board meeting in 30 plus years. Fred was awarded Democrat of the Year in 2022 and was a longtime friend of Senator Joe Manchin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents, Raymond and Alberta Roberts Curry; brothers, Gene and Forest.

Fred is survived by his children, Phyllis Curry, Sandy Swan, Elizabeth (Dan) Hager, Chuck Curry, and Jill (Brian) Adkins; sisters, Helen Curry and Ruth (Larry) Bays; sisters-in-law, Wanda (JB) Lawson, Patty Burns, Betty Curry; brother-in-law, Ernie (Brenda) Burns; grandchildren, Bobbi & Bethany Swan, Daniel (Ashley) Hager, Lindsey (Shane) Roberts, Matthew (Gabrielle) Hager, Haley, Taylor, & Chase Curry, Sean (Ashton) Adkins, Josh, Trace & Zach Adkins; great grandchildren, Rachel, Asher, Parker, Thomas, Eleighna, and Lincoln; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Service will be 1:00pm, Monday, November 11, 2024, at Handley Funeral Home Hamlin Chapel with Minister Michael Circle officiating. Burial will follow at Harvey’s Creek Cemetery, Hamlin. Friends and family will gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Richard Gale Kidd

November 9th, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Richard Gale Kidd, 84, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2024, at Keen Medical Foster Home, Elkview.

Richard was born in Hamlin and was a graduate of Duval High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He worked for Eastern Airlines for many years, also as an electrician, and as an electrical inspector for the City of Alexandria, VA. He was a member of Engleside Baptist Church in Alexandria.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd M. and Virginia Westean Midkiff Kidd; brother, Lannie Kidd.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene Kay Kidd; sons, Chris (Tammy) Kidd and Jon (Dawn) Kidd; grandchildren, Renee Kidd and Liam Pike; sister, Annette (Roger) Parcel; sister-in-law, Patty Kidd; nephew, Darrin (Leslie) Williams; great nephew, Ethan Williams.

Graveside service with military rites by the Hamlin American Legion Post 111 will be 1:00pm, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Lively Cemetery, Sod with Bryant Bowman officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30-12:30pm at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tonya and Dana Keen at Keen Medical Foster Home for their wonderful care of Richard.

Charles Edward “Charlie” Holstine

November 1st, 2024 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Charles Edward “Charlie” Holstine, 81, of Alum Creek, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Charles was born to the late Junior and Pauline Hedrick Holstine on March 26, 1943, in Charleston, WV. He retired from Garcie R. Marker & Sons, Inc. and was a Teamsters Local #1582 member.

Charles loved being outdoors, especially while on his backhoe. He was kind, hard-working and always had time to lend a helping hand. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate that he is at peace with his creator.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Mavie and Sam Holstine; and uncle, Bobby Holstine.

Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathie Kirk Holstine; daughters, Jodi (Daniel) Hughes and Kimberly Holstine; brothers, Jerry “Babe” (Patricia) Holstine and Gary Holstine; sister, Charlotte August; grandchildren, Connor Hughes, Ashton Hughes, and Dakota Holstine; and a host of family and friends.

Service will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society in honor of Charles.