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Jesse Alden Thompson

February 16th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Jesse Alden Thompson, 67, of Ashford, WV, passed away February 14, 2023, after a brave, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jesse was born June 21, 1955, to Jack and Dolores Thompson of Marmet, WV. A proud UMWA member and journeyman electrician, Jesse retired from Arch Coal after 25 years in coal mining. He also recently retired from a second career at Chemours in 2022.

Jesse enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, but he was most in love with his family. He is survived by his wife, Eva; his daughters, Brigitte (Luke) Carney, Kelly (Kristofer) Thompson, and Jessica (Jerry) Hill; his grandchildren, Abigail, Brooke, Levi, and Preston; his brother, Ronnie (Carol) Thompson; and his sister, Gilda Thompson.

The family would like to thank the staff at CAMC Cancer Center for their compassionate care.

A memorial service will be officiated by Jesse’s dear friend Richard Harold at noon Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Rumble Community Baptist Church in Ashford where Jesse attended. Friends and family may visit one hour prior.

Sandra Helene Winter-Nunley

February 15th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

*** Due to weather related issues, Sandra’s graveside service has been rescheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2023.***

Sandra Helene Winter-Nunley, 68, of Tornado passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at home.

Sandra retired after many years as the Executive Director of South Charleston Housing. She was a veteran, serving as a typist in the Women’s Army Corps. Sandra loved to read and watch television. She loved theater, traveling, and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Nunley; and parents, C.R. and Penina Rhodes Winter.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Travis Clay Nunley and Jesse Ryan (Katy) Nunley; sisters, Linda Breeden and Karen Edgell; nephews, Justin, Seth, and Brant.

Sandra will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Pastor Scott Beha officiating.

Mary Sue Keeling Wallace

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

Mary Sue Keeling Wallace, 90, of Sumerco, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born January 6, 1933, in Sod, WV. She lived her last years in Kanawha City near her daughter, Sandra. Mary had a very special sweetheart, Guy Barker. They both gave each other company and compassion.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie Norris Asberry and her second husband, Olen Lamont Wallace; parents, William C. and Gertie McClure Keeling; son-in-law, Johnnie Thompson; granddaughter, Holly Gillenwater; sisters, Phyllis, Dessie, Norine, Betty, Wynoka, Mae, and Mayme; brothers, Cecil, Okey, Asa, and Clifford Keeling & Eugene McClure, who were both killed in WWII.

Mary loved animals dearly. She will be remembered for her many chickens, goats, dogs, and cats. She enjoyed feeding the wild deer and birds as well, when she lived on Keeling Ridge.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Pam Thompson (Mark) of Madison and Sandra Martin (Zack) of Charleston; granddaughters, Miranda (Cliff), Tracy (Ronnie), Kristy (Chris), and Sophie. Her most precious gems were her eleven great grandchildren, Karden, Jarrett (Carlee), Mia, Dakota (Erica), Samaira, Johnathan, Dawson (Addy), Jackson, Chance, John (Trinity), Jacob and her great great grandchildren, Stella, Braxton, and Lincoln.

Service will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Charles Edward Runyan

February 11th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Charles Edward Runyan, 82 of Sod was taken to heaven with angels by his side on Thursday, February 9, 2023, after a short illness.

He was born July 5, 1940, in Garretts Bend. He was a lifelong resident of Sod. He was an instrument fitter for Union Carbide with 25 years of service and a lifelong member of Alum Creek Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford and Virginia Runyan and his brother, Kenneth Runyan.

Charles cherished his family and friends, and leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Vickie; his daughter, Lori (Brian) Woodrum of Sod; son, Chris (Kerry Hippensteel) of North Manchester, IN; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Charlie Woodrum of Sod; siblings, Richard (Betty) Runyan of Sod, Pasty (CB) Keeney of Alum Creek, Nancy (Bob) Matthews of Sod, Gary (Deanna) Runyan of Merritts Island, FL and sister-in-law, Bonnie Runyan of Alum Creek, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him dearly.

Charles was a faithful, devoted, and loving Christian, husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there with a smile on his face to lend a helping hand. He will truly be missed by many.

A graveside service to celebrate Charles’ life will be at 1:00pm, Monday, February 13, at Lively Cemetery, Sod with Joseph Watts officiating.

Patricia “Pat” Sheppard Roberts

February 7th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

I am gone. My soul lives on, but in a better place: surrounded by the light of God in all His glory and grace.

Patricia “Pat” Sheppard Roberts departed the world to be with her Lord and loved ones Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born to Holly “Jack” Sheppard & Geneva “Hope” Sheppard on December 15, 1948, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Wayne Sheppard and grandson, Joey Roberts.

Pat retired from Gates Foundation with 30+ years and H & R Block where she worked for 42 years in various capacities including supervisor and office manager.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joe (Lisa Gooch) Roberts, Lisa Roberts Clark, and their father, Paul Roberts; brother, Randy (Mary) Sheppard. She is also survived by her granddaughters, Katelyn Roberts (great grandson Xander), Jessica Clark (M. Nate Kuhn), Brook & Daisy Roberts; grandson, Jacob Clark. She is survived also by her fur baby, Dolly.

Her service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Donna Jane Samples

February 6th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Donna Jane Samples, 74, of South Charleston passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Dunbar Center.

Donna was a graduate of Dunbar High School. She made all feel welcome with her constant smile, generosity, and by always remembering the name of everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kristopher, who she loved always; parents, Bob & Betty Knightstep; and father and mother-in-law, Walter & Bernice Samples.

Donna is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ken; sister, Robbie (Matt) Coleman; and multiple family members and friends.

Private services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Samples Family Cemetery, Spring Hill Mountain.

Special appreciation to her exceptional, caring friend, Cindy Schoettker.

In lieu of flowers, Donna, who loved her furry friends, would appreciate contributions to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.

Diana Lois Dotson

February 6th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Diana Lois Dotson, 82, of Spurlockville, WV went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Hospice at CAMC.

Diana was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by husband, Franklin Delano Dotson; son, Frank Dotson, Jr.; brothers, Roger White and Charles White; sisters, Betty McDermett and Bonnie Ramsey; and parents, Denny & Altie Ward White.

Diana is survived by her children, Gail Dotson, Nancy (Frankie) McClure, Jeff Dotson (Peggy Miguet); brothers, David (Peggy) White; also, her grandchildren, Dana Dotson, Rena (Charlie) Linville, Ariel Dotson & Angel McClure; and great grandson, Bryce.

By request, Diana did not want a service.

Carolyn Ann Huffman

January 30th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Carolyn Ann Huffman, 75, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 29, 2023, at home.

Carolyn graduated from South Charleston High School. She was a long time employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education and retired from Garnet Career Center. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church and sang in many churches throughout the state with the Huffman Family. She was also a 9-year breast cancer survivor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Helen Stanley Ervin; brothers, Danny & Sonny Ervin

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Boyd “Buzzy” Huffman; children, Angela Ice, Boyd “Buzzy” Huffman, III (Ronda Rastle), Jeffrey Huffman; sisters, Diane Brown & Beverly Barker; grandchildren, Gary “Trey”, Christopher, & Hunter Hudson, step grandchildren, Christopher Ice & Mikayla Rua.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jim Lennox officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Judy White, Jo Bailey, and the rest of the staff at Hospice for all the support and loving care they’ve shown the last few weeks.

Susie Kay Lambert Long

January 27th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Susie Kay Lambert Long, born July 19, 1954, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. She left this world and was received by Jesus. She loved the Lord above everything. He was first in her life. She even had the faith that took her from Alkol, WV to Branchland, WV on an empty tank and made it.

Susie was a retired equipment operator from the United Steel Workers and was a former waitress at Lincoln Star, Virgil’s, and other local restaurants.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Just to be half the person she was would make you perfect. To remember her is to remember love, life, and unwavering faith. She brought love to everything. In times of darkness, we could count on her love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chelcie & Thelma Lambert; son, Jason Long; great grandson, Zac; siblings, Junie Lambert, Ersel Lambert, Audrey McCallister.

She left behind the love of her life, her husband of 32 years, Johnny W. Long; children, Kay Miller; Timothy (Melissa) Abbott, Steven (Jennifer) Abbott, Tony (Amy) Long, Travis (Kristi) Long, Adam (Michele) Long; grandchildren, Jeffy, Johnathan, Jordan, Kayla, Karlee, Kate, Chelsea, Kaylee, Lacey, Alex, John, Chloe, Katie, Kirsten, Taylor, Kacie, Avery, Cody, Kelley Jo; great grandkids, John Michael, Jayse, Ella and Eli, siblings, Patty (Raymond), Rita (Roger), Helen (Walter), Nona (Stanley), Angela (Eugene), Dwayne (Sheila), Alan (Sissy), Millard “Bimbo” (Veronica); and a host of very special nieces and nephews.

We love you mommy!!! Until we meet again…

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery, Ely Road, Sod. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arnold “Vic” Hughes

January 26th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Arnold “Vic” Hughes, age 76 passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on January 23, 2023. “Vic”, as he was affectionately known, was born April 12, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown.

Vic’s passion was golf. He loved everything golf. He also loved to travel and knew his way around the bowling alley. However, it was his daily breakfast dates with his friends at McDonalds that brought him a great amount of joy. He loved his family and lived each moment for his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Harold and by his mother Nina and stepfather Forrest McCoy. Left to cherish his memory are his two sisters, Teresa Callahan and her husband, John and Beth Leontopoulos. His four sons, Harold and his wife Heather, Chris and his wife Misty, David and his wife Amber and Sean with his wife Devon. His adoring grandchildren, Eli, Ashlyn, Bree, Kyndall, Olivia, Xander, Aubrey and Jackson.

Funeral services for Vic will be held January 29, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the Life and Legacy Good Shepherd Chapel located at 6525 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Aaron Graley officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.