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Camela Elaine Midkiff

November 3rd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Camela Elaine Midkiff, 61, of South Charleston, born on September 15, 1961, went to her heavenly home on November 2, 2022, after nearly a five-year courageous battle with cancer.

Camela worked in Kanawha County Schools for 20+ years and retired in 2018. When school wasn’t in session, she loved to travel the country with her husband on their motorcycle. She was a devoted wife, mother and Nan and always put her family first.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James & Katherine Walker and sister Genie Walker.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, BJ Midkiff of South Charleston; daughters, Kandice (Roger) Campbell of South Charleston, Lacey Midkiff of South Charleston, and Chelsea (Christopher) Grogg of Monroe, OH; sister, Kimberly (Bruce) Harris of Hannah IN; brothers, Mitch (Betsy) Walker of Valparaiso, IN and Tim (Maggie) Walker of Anthem, AZ. She also left behind the joy of her life, three grandchildren whom she absolutely adored, Cole, Asher, and Ellie.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the North Charleston Apostolic Church, 2400 6th Ave, Charleston WV 25387 with Pastor Anthony Moss officiating. Family and friends will gather from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the church. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

A special Thank You to the staff and nurses at Thomas Memorial Oncology Dept whom she truly loved. Also thank you to her Hospice caretakers as well.

Barbara Jean Kirk

November 2nd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Barbara Jean Kirk, 84, of Ashford passed away on November 1, 2022, after a long illness. No words can express how missed she will be. We were blessed to have had her in our lives. She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.

Jean was born on October 15, 1938, in Charleston. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Austin Kirk; her mother and father, Bill and Pearl Steve; mom, Goldie and stepdad, Clifford Critchfield; brother Curtis Thompson; daughters, Patty O’Brien and Debra Kay Kirk; sons, Gerald Kirk, Danny Hutchison, and Benny Critchfield; and her son-in-law, Eddie Mooney.

She leaves behind daughters, Linda Slack of Charleston, Brenda (Larry) Jordan of Costa, Sheila Mooney of Scott Depot, Debbie (Roger) Eplin of Braxton County; son, Michael Critchfield of Florida; grandchildren, Melissa, Larry, Rebecca, BJ, Jonathan, Misty, Eric, and Austin; and many great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild all of which she adored.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Judith (Judy) Ann Dunlap

October 30th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judith (Judy) Ann Dunlap of McCorkle, WV, born Jan. 7, 1953, went to her Heavenly home on Oct. 29, 2022, after a long, hard-fought illness.

Awaiting her at Heaven’s gate were her beloved grandson Blake Dunlap, her parents Cleo and Nellie Holstein, her brother Jim Holstein, and her mother- and father-in-law Sesco and Esta Dunlap.

Those left to cherish her memory are her soulmate and husband of 53 years, John Dunlap; her cherished daughter Leslie Dunlap; and her loving grandson Addison Crowley.  She was also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Jack and Susie Holstein; sister and brother-in-law Rissa and Jack Banks, sisters Sue Huffman, Gwen Gustafson, Sandy Pauley, and Paula Peters; sister-in-law Tammy Holstein; a host of nieces and nephews, special friends, and loved ones, including Connie and Louie Runyan, Debbie Hedrick, Sherry Hughes, Jacque Chapman, and Charlie Gillenwater.

She was a member of Pine Grove Church.  She loved the Lord and had a loving heart.  Her home was open to anyone needing help, food, or a hug.  She will be so missed by all who knew her.

Graveside services will be held at Lively Cemetery in Sod at 2:00pm on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25387.

John Fitzgerald Edman

October 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (10 Comments)

John Fitzgerald Edman, 57, of Sumerco, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 20, 2022, peacefully at home.

John was employed by Aqua Glass and Wal-Mart. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Sharon Louise (Holstein) Wentz, brother, Edward Wayne Wentz (Jordan), sister, Sheila (Ray) Lollar, and nieces and nephews, Nicholas Wentz, Elise Wentz, and Hunter O’Connor, Jennifer Lollar and a great-nephew Avery Lollar.

Service will be 12:00 noon Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Military rites will be 2:00pm at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV 25064. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home.

Dewey Wayne Jones

October 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dewey Wayne Jones, 80, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 22, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Dewey was a member of Yawkey Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from the Stamping Plant. His ’36 Chevy was his pride and joy.

He was a devoted husband, proud father, & adored his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Agnes Schulte Jones; son, Floyd Jones.

Dewey is survived by his wife, Ruth Griffith Jones; daughters, Debbie (Terry) Snyder & Wanda (Randy) Clark; sons, Dewey Wayne Jones, Jr. & Charles Jones; granddaughters, Crystal (Joe) Cummings, Kalea Thompson, Amy Snyder, Ashley (Jon) Garcia; great grandchildren, Josie (Tyler O’Bryan) Cummings, Kameryn Guthrie, Peyton Bell, Bella Snyder, Emersyn, Carter & Alea Garcia; he was very excited for his great great grandchild on the way, Jaxon; brothers, Sam & Jimmie Rogers; sisters, Pat Zimm & Virginia Terry.

Service will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carolyn Brogan Allen Perdue

October 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Carolyn Brogan Allen Perdue, 69, of Yawkey, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022, after a long illness.

She was born on July 29, 1953, to Dewell David Brogan and Margaret Flint Brogan Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jimmy David (Linda) Brogan. Carolyn loved her niece, Jessica Brogan Pauley (Matt) as her daughter. She was a very special Nana to Madison Pauley (Coy) and Mackenzie Pauley.

She is survived by her husband, “Bobby” Perdue and three stepchildren, Whitney, Garrett and Morgan Perdue. Carolyn cherished all her family and friends so deeply.

Carolyn was truly one-in-a-million that had a burning passion for life. Carolyn was loved by all who knew her and made friends everywhere she went. She lived her life in the service of others. She attended McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and no matter how much suffering she went through, she never gave up.

Carolyn was renowned for her cooking and touched so many lives throughout the years. She worked for Bert Wolfe 36 years and loved their family as her own.

Carolyn and Dink Allen spent over 20 years together but their journey ended as a married couple and they remained friends.

It is with great sadness that the family wants to remember our Nana that asked for so little but gave so much. Our hearts are broken but we know that she is rejoicing in Heaven with a brand new body.

Service will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church, 175 McCorkle Road, Sod, WV, with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating and Travis Long giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home.

Betty Jean Price

October 22nd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Betty Jean Price, 92, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Betty retired from the Treasury Department with the State of WV. She was a member of Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene where she volunteered with many women’s groups. She also loved to shop.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edward Price; parents, Dempsey and Jean Rogers Turley; brother, Jack Turley.

She is survived by her son, Jack (Carolyn) Edward Price, II; grandchildren, Jennifer Schoppert, Blake Price; great grandchildren, Lillie Schoppert, Connor Schoppert; half-brothers, Danny Turley, Paul Turley, Steven Turley, Gary Turley.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, 102 Nazarene Drive, South Charleston, WV 25309.

Roston Woodrow “Woody” Hunter II

October 17th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Roston Woodrow “Woody” Hunter II, 50, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roston Hunter and Edith Backus, and brother, Samuel Hunter.

Woody was a former electrician in the coal mines. He loved coaching sports and mentoring the players.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Danielle, children, Shawntel Hunter and Chloe (Josh) Workman, grandson, Remington Colt Workman, sisters, Becky (Johnny) Bias and DD Farmer, brother, Chester Hunter and many other family and friends.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, with Pastor John Workman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations toward funeral expenses are appreciated. 

Claude Max Bare

October 17th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Claude Max Bare, 87, of Charleston, WV passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at CAMC – Hospice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess Bare, and his twin infant sister, Claudette.

He was retired from Union Carbide with over 30 years of service and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Claude is survived by his sons, Roger, Jeffrey (Tracy), and Duane (Tonia), and his siblings, Jean Shaver, William Bare and Richard Bare. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jared and Megan and great-granddaughter, Lily.

Service will be 1:00pm Friday, October 21, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent and eulogy by his son, Roger. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, WV.

Robert Allen “Bobby” Means

October 4th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Robert Allen “Bobby” Means, 76, of Tango, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 3, 2022, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Louise Hill Means; grandson, Jacob Allen Neal Craddock; 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

He was a former member of Joe’s Creek Baptist Church, a Christian for 47 years and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war receiving the Purple Heart Medal.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Betty of 49 3/4 years; children, Misty Means (Jimmy) Hinton and Mark Wilson; grandchildren, Tyler (Kaila) Wilson, Caleb (Destiny) Craddock, Whitney (JC) Morrison, Isaac Craddock, Noah Craddock, and Caitlan (Mike) Kearns. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Lily Wilson, Jayce Morrison, Paislee Wilson, Rockson Morrison, Madelyn Graley, Hadlee Wilson, and Leila Craddock; brothers, Harlan (Jeanette) Means and Ronald Means; sisters, Martha Mathes and Delphia Cole.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Military rites will follow by Hamlin American Legion Post 111. Burial will be at Means-Webb Cemetery at Tango. Friends will gather from 6-8 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.