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Bobby Lee “Tuffy” Holstine

November 23rd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Bobby Lee (Tuffy) Holstine, 93, of Alum Creek, left this earthly home surrounded by family for his heavenly home on November 21, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1929, in Olcott, WV to Sam and Mavie (Bias) Holstine. Tuffy was always eager to tell everyone that he was “Born Again” in 1967 and became a member of the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church where he worshipped and served on the Trustee board. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Shirley, his brothers Junior and Charles, and sister Maxine Smith. He is survived by his son Tim (Gayla) Holstine of Alum Creek, Grand-daughters Tori Holstine of Poquoson, VA, and Maggie (Brendon) Leaptrot of Kenna and his two precious great-grand-children, Coleman and Haley Leaptrot. Dad is also survived by his three nephews Charles, Gary, and Jerry (Babe) Holstine, whom he treasured so very much.

Dad loved his country; he was a proud veteran having served during the Korean War he spent two years in Germany with the U.S. Army’s 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment on “high alert” in defense of the Fulda Gap. While in Germany he also traveled on a private train and played baseball with the Army’s exhibition team. Dad was a charter member of the VFW Post 4768 where he participated, and occasionally lead, the Honor Guard detail.

Dad enjoyed spending time with family at his camp in Pocahontas County. There he hunted for turkey and deer, dug his share of Ginseng, and fished the streams for native trout. In his later years you could find him sitting on the porch steps enjoying a cup of hot sweet tea, or maybe stretched out on the front porch swing catching a nap. Dad was also always ready to get his cards out for a game of Rummy.

Dad’s true passion had to be operating and maintaining heavy equipment. He was a retired member of the I.U.O.E. Local 132. While working as a mechanic and demonstrating equipment, he purchased his first bulldozer in 1965. He started an excavating business adding more equipment and trucks which he operated until his declining health forced him to “slow down” in 2021. Dad never retired.

Thanks to Hospice workers Jo, Tiffany, Amanda, and Libby that took great care of Dad and the family in his time of need. In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations to be made to Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312 or go toward the purchase of Gideon Bibles.

Dad’s former Pastor and long-time friend Dwight McClure will be officiating the funeral service. Funeral service will be on Monday, November 28th, 1:00 p.m., at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, with VFW Post 4768 participating.

There will be no visitation.

Kenneth Wayne Hughes

November 21st, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Kenneth Wayne Hughes, 66, of Sod passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston.

Kenneth retired from Taco Bell. He enjoyed being outside and gardening.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Tommy & Franklin Hughes.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cindy Hughes; sons, Arlynn Hughes & Robert Hughes; daughter, Kaitlynn Hughes; 4 granddaughters, Mackenzie Hughes, Zoey Hughes, April Goff, & Natalie Goff; brother, Roger Hughes; and sisters, Carol Hughes, Barbara Damato, & Donna Pasko.

Kenneth will be cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Connie Lee Johnson

November 15th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Connie Lee Johnson, 84, of South Charleston passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at Stonerise in Charleston. Connie will be laid to rest at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Barry Todd “Bear” Shirley

November 11th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Barry Todd “Bear” Shirley, 62, of Griffithsville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at home.

Bear was a 1978 graduate of Duval High School and was a 42-year member of Sprinkler Fitter Local 669. He had a great love for hunting, fishing, & shooting his guns on the Dorsey farm. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his father, Quentin Shirley; sister-in-law, Sharon Shirley.

Barry is survived by his precious mother, Betty Shirley. He was a proud father and loved all of his children; Michael (Carissa) Shirley, Heather Shirley, Brandon Shirley, Sabrina Hill, & Skyler Rizer. He is also survived by brothers, Keith Shirley, Bret (Robin) Shirley, Brian (Beverly) Shirley; 9 grandchildren, Jacob, Evan, Matalee, Jenna, Mason, Maxim, Avery, Mellanie, & Waverley; and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. It was Bear’s wish to be cremated and his cremains will be placed at Miller Cemetery, Sweetland at a later date.

Roger Lee Wheeler

November 9th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Roger Lee Wheeler, age 89, born on May 19, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2022. He fought heart complications and lived through multiple heart attacks before God finally asked him to rest. God gave him to Ira Wheeler and Ettus Banks Wheeler, and a brother Larry Wheeler, who are now deceased.

Roger was born in Logan and moved to Beechie Fork in Alum Creek about five years later. He graduated from Duval High School in 1951 then went into the army, which paid for his way through college at Morris Harvey. He married Patsy Kidd on November 21, 1956. He started a career at Frankenbergers on Capitol St., became a buyer for Stone and Thomas, then a salesman for H.I.S. He won “Salesman of the Year” award. This was the first time it had been given. Patsy worked as his secretary and they traveled together.

He helped build the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek. He was a charter member and taught the Youth Sunday School class. He was a great member of the community and the first president of the Alum Creek Lions Club. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy, of 65 years and his “little girl”, Nancy Matthews (John). He loved his nieces and nephews: Robbie Wheeler, Connie Wheeler, Jon Matthews (Anna), Michelle Means (Derrick), Larry Wheeler Jr, Dawn Miller, Denita Kayyali (Ammar), Danielle Wheeler (Rod), Ja Kidd, Jill Kidd, and Janai Kidd. And a special friend, Larry Pauley.

Funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, at Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent. Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 at the church. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.

Homer Harwood Cash

November 9th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Homer Harwood Cash, 75, of Danville passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville.

Homer was a former employee of Black Rock Construction. He was a member of Nitro Moose Lodge and loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, dirt track, & Nascar.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Nancy Parsons Cash; parents, Homer E. Cash, Jr. & Elizabeth Hissom Cash; sons, Gregory Allen Cash, Matthew Homer Cash; brothers, Charles E. Cash, John Wesley Cash, & James Franklin Cash.

Homer is survived by son, Robert (Samantha) Cash; granddaughters, Bethany Lynn (Ryan) Dawson, Haley Elizabeth Cash; grandsons, Brandon Matthew Cash, Landon Franchini, & Liam Franchini; great granddaughter, Emelia Dawson.

Private services are scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022, and Homer will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Milton.

In lieu of flowers, donations toward funeral expenses would be appreciated to
Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Deloris Sue “Dee” Messer

November 8th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Deloris Sue “Dee” Messer, 78, of Julian passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at home.

Dee was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and baking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund & Maggie Hager; brothers, William, Lowell Gene, Sike, & Roger Hager; sisters, Alberta Smith, Geraldine Miller, Lucille Tully, Hazel Reynolds, & Cat Bird Bays.

Dee is survived by her husband of 53 years, Zeke; daughters, Rhonda (Shorty) Sutphin & Sandy Messer (Randy Blethen); son, Joe Messer; sister, Joy Sadler; grandson, Charles Sutphin, II; and was Nana to Kendal Maynard.

Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery, Julian. Friends and family will gather one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Special thanks to Vivian Daniels and Adrian Gillispie for their love and care of Dee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hill Cemetery, C/O Olive Baptist Church, PO Box 152, Julian, WV 25529.

Brian Atlee Griffith

November 7th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Brian Atlee Griffith, 59, of South Charleston, born on August 17, 1963, passed away on November 6, 2022.

Brian lived his life with no regrets. He had a love for music from the 70’s and liked it loud (to the dismay of his neighbors). He never pretended to be something he wasn’t and loved his family to no end.

Brian was an extremely skilled carpenter and made some beautiful pieces of woodwork over the years. He also had an amazing talent for writing poetry. If you were lucky enough to receive one of his poems, you know he had the most eloquent handwriting and poured his heart into those words.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Lee Griffith, in 1999. He was truly a lost soul after she passed. He was also preceded by infant brother, Kevin Lee Griffith, maternal grand-parents, Burton and Bertye Hedrick and paternal grandparents, Charles and Clara Griffith.

Brian is survived by his father, Paul Griffith, and sisters, Kem Griffith, Paula Belcher and Hope Griffith. Nephew and nieces, Nathan, Morgan and Natalie; and one great-niece, Kynzie. Brian was also blessed with a half-sister, Michelle Carter, and 2 half-brothers, Troy and Lenny Taylor, and their children, as well as host of cousins and a few close friends.

Brian did not want a service as he wanted to the see the people he loved while he “was on this side of the dirt”, as he called it. He requested to be cremated and to have his ashes scattered at his childhood home on Griffith Lane, the family camp in Pocahontas County and his mother’s grave at Forks of Coal Cemetery.

A very special thank you to the staff at Meadowbrook Acres for the care they provided for Brian the last 6 months, as well as putting up with all of his shenanigans; the staff were not only his caretakers, but became his friends, which meant the world to him.

Elijah Morgan Priestley

November 7th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Elijah Morgan Priestley, 3-year old, sweetest kid, paw patrol loving boy got his wings on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Women & Children’s Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mary & David Morgan and Helen McClure, and grandmother, Angela McIntire.

Elijah is survived by his parents, Josh & Codie Priestley, brother, Preston, and sister, Phoenix. He is also survived by grandparents, Jill & Keith Craig, grandfather, Theodore Priestley, great-grandfather, Marvin McClure and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will greatly miss him.

Memorial service will be 7:00pm Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, with Minister Charlie McKinney officiating. Burial will be at McClure Family Cemetery, Yawkey, WV. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

J. Beth Griffith

November 7th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

My beloved mother left this earth after a brief, but difficult battle. A fighter until the end, J. Beth Griffith passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of 72. Beth requested a cremation and that we scatter her ashes in one of her favorite spots. Beth would not approve of a full obituary being written, but we would like to state that they are survived by many loving friends and family.