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Gertie Mae Wade

October 14th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gertie Mae Wade, 89, of St. Albans died Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at the home of her daughter, Carma Lee Schaible, surrounded by her family.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

In addition to Mrs. Schaible, she is survived by a daughter, Anna Lou Wood of St. Albans; three sons, Bennie Dale Wade of South Charleston, Richard Paul Wade and William Eugene Wade both of St. Albans; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 17, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Sansom Cemetery, Griffithsville. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Patricia M. Holtsclaw

October 11th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia M. Holtsclaw, 61, of Dunbaz, died Saturday October 11, 2003 at CAMC General Division as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Thursday in Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susie.

Pat was a 23-year employee of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration where she served as the director of inventory and accounting.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Holtsclaw of Elkview; Scott and Charlesetta Holtsclaw of Nicholasville, KY; two sisters, Kathy Carr of Dunbar and Sandra O’Neal of Mobile, AL; two brothers, Ernest H. Hannah of Ashland, KY and John Hannah of Diamond, W V; three grandchildren, Katianna, Morgan and Zachary.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Moms Memorial United Methodist Church, 4615 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston with Pastor Chuck Pullins officiating. in lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to MADD at 511 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX (Phone 800- 438-6233). Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Freeda E. Smith

October 11th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Freeda E. Smith, 79, of St. Albans went home to be with her Lord Saturday, October 11, 2003 after a long illness.

She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans and was formerly the service manager at Town and Country Bowling Lanes, Nitro.

She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Hedrick of St. Albans, and Rosemary Wayman of Victoria, Texas; one son, Edmond E. Gibson of Portage, Indiana; one step daughter, Debbie Smith of Indiana; one step-son, Carl Smith Jr. of Tornado; 1 sister, Rosa Anderson of Charleston; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Fred Connery officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Geneva Hope Runnion Sheppard, 75, of South Charleston departed this world to be with her Lord and loved ones after an extended illness on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Holley Lee “Jack” Sheppard; great grandson Joey Roberts of South Charleston; brothers, Clyde Runnion and Lovell McCune both of Roane County.

She was a former employee of Fields 5 & 10, South Charleston, and Ryans Restaurant, Alum Creek. She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Patricia Roberts of South Charleston, with whom she lived; 2 Sons and daughters-in-law: Randy and Mary Sheppard of South Charleston Gary and Carol Sheppard; 1 Sister and brother-in-law: Opal and Orville Jones of Akron, OH; 10 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren Several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 10, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk,South Charleston. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Carolyn Keeney Cummings

October 7th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carolyn Keeney Cummings, 59, of Coral Springs, Florida, formerly of Spring Hill, West Virginia, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at University Hospital Emergency Room, Tamarac, Florida after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Berch and Goldie Keeney brother, Lany Keeney, and sister, Phyllis Ann Keeney.

Carolyn managed the Pride and Joy Children’s Shop in Spring Hill and was a member of Amy Baptist, Yawkey.

She is survived by her husband Dick, and son Scott, both of Coral Springs, Florida.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Chester Bird officiating. Burial will be held in Orchazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

George M. Hissom

October 2nd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

George M. Hissom, 47, of Charleston died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at home after a short illness.

He is survived by: Mother: Arretta Hissom; Brother: Robert Hissom; 2 Sisters: Tressie Miller & Alphea Jane Hissom of Nitro, WV.

Service will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 6, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Sissonville. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nellie McCallister Hanks

October 2nd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nellie McCallister Hanks, 93, of Sod died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at Lincoln Continuous Care in Hamlin after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Sumerco Church of God.

She is survived by her sister: Artena Matthews of Sod; several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister & Pastor Mike Kordusky officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Betty Jane Egnor

October 1st, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Jane Egnor, 78, of Alkol died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division after a brief illness.

She was a retired clerk of the Lincoln County Clerks Office, Hamlin. A member of Left Fork Baptist Church, Alkol.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard & Mary Miller; sister, Opal Thurmond; brother, Billy Miller and Grandson, Jody L. Egnor.

She is survived by: Husband: James S. Egnor, Jr.;2 Sons &daughters- in-law: Roger J. & Margaret Egnor of Middletown, OH; Jerry L. &Judy Egnor of Alum Creek;
2 Brothers: Dorsey and Don Miller both of Alkol; 2 Sisters: Mildred Adkins and Anna Gae Hazless both of Alkol; 4 Grandchildren: Robin Egnor, Terri Zirkle, Misty Richmond & Travis Richmond; 2 Great Grandchildren: Lindsey &Taylor Zirkle.

Service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Leo D. Pauley

October 1st, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Leo D. Pauley, 70, of Sod died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at home after an apparent heart attack.

He was a retired operator for Chemical Processing Co. in Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christina; son, Steve; daughter, Sherry; Granddaughter, Kimberly; pazents, Homer &Mamie.

He is survived by: Brother: Lowell Pauley of Sod; Granddaughter: Evelyn Christina Murray of Bethel, OH; Grandson: Scott Edwazd Murray of Ohio; 1 Great Grandson

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Lively Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Pauley and Rev. Kenton Cecil officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 Saturday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek

Michael Scott Pugh

September 27th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Michael Scott Pugh, 22, of South Charleston, died Monday, October 27, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

He was a graduate of G. W. High School, enjoyed four-wheeling and life.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Dottie Oxley of South Charleston; biological mother, Barbara Oxley Moreno of Ruthdale; two brothers, Robert and Timmy Oxley both of South Charleston; one sister, Debbie Elswick of Dunbar; two half-sisters, Felicia Ramirez and Sarah Moreno both of Ruthdale; special nephews, T.J. and Tyler.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Jeremy Atkins officiating. Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.