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James H. Sowers

May 24th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James H. Sowers, 67, of Alum Creek, died Monday, May 24, 2004 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

He was retired from Mountaineer Enterprises with 16 years of service, was a member of the United Steelworkers loca114614 and also was a member of LU.O.C. local no. 132. James served over seas with the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Evelyn; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Jeff Miller, Stacy and Trent Miller; one son and daughter-in-law, Noia and Debbie Burgess; five grandchildren, Tiffany, Michele, Megan, April and Sara; two great grandchildren, James and Noia; three sisters, Margaret Dent, Elizabeth Arbaugh, and Janet Searls.

Services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Paul Cogar officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Eugene G. “Dutch” Hill

May 22nd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Eugene G. “Dutch” Hill, 85, of St Albans passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital ICU.

He was an Army veteran of WWII, who was awarded the Purple Heart, and a charter member of Madison VFW Post 5578, where he served as Chaplin. He was a Baptist and had served as a Sunday School teacher and trustee. He was a member of the Tornado Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Evi and Suda Hill; brothers, Orville and Glenn; sisters, Virginia Bower and Carma Lee Miller.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Juanita Caudill Hill; two daughters and son-in-law, Eugena Karson, Elnorah and Johnny Rivers; two grandchildren, Kemmeth Rivers and Jonathan Karson and his wife, Tina Karson; two great grandchildren, Logan and Laken Karson; brother, Cecil Hill.

Service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert “Butch” Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans with military graveside rites provided by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 PM and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Delphia M. Boner

May 21st, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Delphia M. Boner, 73, of South Charleston died Friday, May 21, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.
She attended Charleston High School and was formerly employed by S.S. Kresge Department Store.

She was preceded in death by her father, Delmar Mays and her mother, Virgie Burgess.

She is survived by her husband, Grady D.; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Renee Stanfield and Dean; son and daughter-in-law, Russell E. Boner and Lisa; step-daughter, Frances Ann Smith; step-son, Thomas G. Boner; four grandchildren, Andrew Boner, Magen Bayes, Christopher and Josh Boner five step grandchildren; sisters, Eura Loraine Holtsclaw and Estelle Lude; brothers, Robert, Chester, Jerry Lee and Dennis Burgess.

Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 24, 2004 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. William H. Holtsclaw officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Pazk Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Henson E. Price

May 19th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Henson E. Price, 81, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Thomas Memorial Hospital CCU after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael.

He was retired from Laborer’s Local 1353 in Charleston. He attended Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of W WII and served in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beuna; two sons and daughter-in-law, Fred and Ann Price of Danville, Alan Price of Sumerco; sisters, Louise McCormick of Charleston, Eloise Rucker of Nitro, Ruth Estep of Florida; four grandchildren, Bret, Bart, Allison and Tammy; five great grandchildren, Shane, Cory, Eric, Rebecca, and Taylor.

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 21, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Frederick L. Kellar

May 9th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frederick L. Kellar 79, of Tornado, died Sunday, May 9, 2004 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from Dairyman’s in Cleveland, Ohio and was a W WII Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris; daughters, Judy Kellar of North Olmsted, Ohio, Kathy Gall of Strongsville, Ohio; step-sons, Darrell Cottrell of Columbia, Ohio, Donald Cottrell of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Danny Cornell ofCleveland, Ohio; step-daughter, Renee Allen of Tornado; brother, Joe Kellaz of Charleston; seven step-grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Orville Dennis Holstein

May 5th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Orville Dennis Holstein, 85, of Costa died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at CAMC Memorial Division a$er a long illness.

He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.

He is survived by a daughter, Rosa Susie Williams; son, Orville Danville Holstein; brothers, Lennie and Jack Holstein; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Sunday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Michael Graley officiating. Burial will be in Holstein Cemetery at Dartmont. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Saturday at the funeral home.

Margaret E. Pauley

May 4th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Margaret E. Pauley Goddard, 91, of Fort Pierce, Florida departed this life to be with Jesus Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the home of her daughter, Phyllis Weaver.

Born May 10, 1912, she daughter of the late Emmet and Molly Robinson of Ronceverte, West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Elbert Pauley; her second husband, James Goddard; son, Clarence E. Pauley; daughter, Mary Stewart Hams and granddaughter, Jean Ann Radamarker.

She was a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene and Fort Pierce Church of the Nazarene in Florida. She had worked as a seamstress at Frankenburgers in Charleston, West Virginia.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Phyllis and Bob Weaver of Alum Creek; James and Carol Pauley of South Charleston; Donald and Trish Pauley of Charleston; Gary and Dorthy Pauley of St. Petersburg, FL; Grete’ Pauley of Fort Pierce, FL; step-children, James and Lou Goddard of Nellis; Jack and Jerri Goddard and Jay and Clara Goddard all of Pennsylvania; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 14 great great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 20 step great-grandchildren, six step great-great-grandchildren and many friends.

Serviced will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 7, 2004 at the Davis Creek Nazarene Church with Rev. Charles Morton and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park at South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at the Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to Kanawha Hospice at 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W V 25064.

Jeremy James Fletcher

May 4th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jeremy James Fletcher, 21, of Alum Creek, died at home Tuesday, May 4, 2004.

He was a 2000 Graduate of George Washington High School and was attending West Virginia State University. He was currently employed by Red Lobster at Southridge Center.

He is survived by his: Parents: Chazles and Sandy Fletcher of Alum Creek; Brother: Chad “Allen” Fletcher of Lexington, KY; Maternal Grandparents: James and Stella Runyan of Alum Creek; Paternal Grandpazents: Ray and JoAnn Fletcher of South Charleston; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Richard Runyan and Minister Justin hnel officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Friday at the funeral home.

John E. (Peanut) Brown

April 29th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John E. (Peanut) Brown, 70, of St. Albans died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He was a retired truck driver for Steel Services in St. Albans, which was later known as AmeriSteel. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was in the Air Force.

He is survived by: Beloved wife, Shirley of 43 years; Daughter: Kimberly C. Kidd; 2 Step-sons: David R. and Richard D. Samples; 2 Brothers: Bennie & Guy Brown
5 Sisters: Juanita Cummings Sue Jones Becky Nase Judy Plunkett Pam Harper; 1 Step-granddaughter 1 Step-great granddaughter: Julie “June Bug” Samples.

Service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Dorris E. Walls officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, St. Albans with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may ca112 hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Elva Mae Asbury Duncan

April 27th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elva Mae Asbury Duncan, 93, of South Charleston, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in a private Gaze home in South Charleston.
She was a member of the Briar Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Ralph Boyce Duncan of South Charleston; sister, Io Cantley of Lexington, North Carolina; three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Bill Pistore officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, April 30, 2004 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.