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Michael William Swan

December 25th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Michael William Swan, 41 of Alum Creek, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

He worked as an electrical contractor on the Alaskan Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

He is survived by: Wife: Beverly Kay Swan 2 Daughters: Bonnie Nicole Swan at home; Melissa Dawn Smith of Charleston, WV Mother: Bonnie Jeanette Swan of Baton Rouge, LA; 3 Brothers: Clement Swan, N of Long Beach, NC; Cliff Swan of Long Beach, NC; Tony Swan of Baton Rouge, LA; 1 Sister: Sue Swan of Metairie, LA; 1 Granddaughter: Morgan Johnson.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 28, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will beheld in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Randy Ford Linville

December 22nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Randy Ford Linville, 43 of Parkersburg, formerly of Lincoln county died Saturday, December 22, 2001 at home from an apparent heart attack.

He was a self employed contractor, a member of the Unity Church of the Kanawha Valley and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Linville.

He is survived by his: Mother: Cannalee Ellen Midkiff of Hamlin Daughter: Terra Jones of Poca Son: Christopher of Dunbar Brother: Anthony of South Charleston 3 Sisters: Beverly Hager of Griffithsville Belinda House of Hamlin Charlotte Hutton of Uneeda; Grandson: Korey Jones.

Services will be 11:00 am on Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. John Chandler officiating. The remains will be cremated and the family request flowers be omitted. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

David “Bear” Weddington

December 18th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

David “Bear” Weddington, 53 of Alkol, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was a truck driver for Younger Brothers Trucking, Houston, Texas.

He is survived by: Wife: Norma 3 Daughters: Sarah Ryan of Alum Creek, WV Rebekah and Megan at home. 5 Sons: Joshua, Speedy, Davy, Logan & Jonathan at home. Father: Emory Weddington of Alkol, WV Mother: Nora Saul of Sod, WV Sister: Gail Stamper of Sod, WV Brother: Larry Weddington of Alum Creek, WV Grandson: Jesse Cole Ryan of Alum Creek, WV.

He was a loving companion, father, son and brother and was greatly loved and will be missed by all.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 21, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, December 20, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Dennis Dunlap

December 10th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dennis Dunlap, 88 of Sumerco, died Monday, December 10, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Katherine; 1 Daughter: Loleta Justice (Ernie) of Sumerco; 2 Sons: Charles “Bo” (Sandra) of Alum Creek; Bernard of Sumerco; 3 Sisters: Marie VanGundy of Griffithsville; Nellie Allen of McCorkle; Neva Stump of Griffithsville; 1 Brother: Donald Dunlap of McCorkle; 11 Grandchildren 20 Great Grandchildren 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Alberta Elizabeth “Billie” Shanklin Metzger

December 8th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alberta Elizabeth “Billie” Shanklin Metzger, born in West Hamlin, West Virginia June 29, 1922, died December 8, 2001 in Lima, Ohio incident of age.

She was preceded in death by parents, Charlotte Alberta Mayer Shanklin and Lester William Shanklin, Sr. and her brother, Reginald Denny Shanklin

She is survived by her: 1 Son: David Holmes Metzger of Atlanta, GA; 2 Brothers: Lester W. Shanklin, Jr. (Mary) of Charleston, WV; Charles E. Shanklin (Bernice) of Niceville, FL; 1 Sister: Carroll Jean Favero (Robert) of Bakersfield, CA; 1 Aunt: Edith Whittington of Charleston, WV;

Funeral services will be Friday, December 14, 2001 at 11:00 AM at The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints, Charleston Second Ward, 2007 McClure Parkway at Sissonville Road, Charleston, W V to be conducted by Bishop Chester McCutcheon. Burial will be held at Mayer Family Cemetery, Holmes Branch Road, Charleston, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Zona Merle Cobb

December 1st, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Zona Merle Cobb, 81 of Alum Creek, died December 1, 2001 in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gary.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Dorothy Trimble; 3 Sons: Ross Jr, Curtis and Wilburn Cobb; 22 Grandchildren 34 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in the family cemetery at Island Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Nathan Josiah Malcomb

November 29th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nathan Josiah Malcomb, 3 years old of Norridge, Illinois, formerly of Alum Creek, died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Resurrection Hospital Emergency Room, Chicago, Illinois after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Shirley Malcomb.

He is survived by his: Parents: Brian and Amy Malcomb; 1 Brother: Benjamin at home; Paternal Grandparents: Roger and Wanda Malcomb of Alum Creek; Maternal Grandparents: Mayford and Cathy Witt of Charleston; Maternal Great Grandmother: Freda Witt of Cross Lanes.

Services will be held at Community Chapel Church, Cross Lanes, on Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Minister Jim McCune and Pastor Mayford Witt officiating. Burial will beheld in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 4, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Brady L. Hudson

November 28th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Brady L. Hudson, 87 of South Charleston, died Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a retired mechanic for Union Carbide with 39 years of service and was a member of West Alban Church of God.

He is survived by his: Wife: Priscilla; 3 Daughters: Joyce Hill of Belle; Patsy Jean Martin of Jacksonville, FL; Nancy Kemutt of Columbia City, OR; 1 Son: Gary Hudson of Elyria, OH; 4 Step-sons: Jerry Perdew of Teays Valley; George and Greg Perdew both of St. Albans; Mark Perdew of Nitro; 3 Step-daughters: Judy Kelley of Murfreesboro, TN; Kathy Miller of St. Albans; Mitzi Burgess of Sod; 1 Brother: Raymond Hudson of Ruth; 4 Sisters: Sidney McClung of Hurricane; Juanita Williams ofKanawha City; Louise Caruthers of Nitro; Bazberdean Pazsons of South Charleston; 15 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jim Wood officiating. Burial will be held at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday, November 30, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

James “Darius” Childress

November 23rd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James “Darius” Childress , 80 of St. Albans, died Friday, November 23, 2001 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

He was retired from Kanawha County Board of Education, was a member of the Marlaing Church of Christ, St.Albans, and a Army Veteran of WWII where he was in the Tank Corp with the thirteenth armored division, under the third division of Pattons Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Eliza Snodgass Childress and a grandson Derick L. Childress. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine.

He is survived by his: Wife: Emma Lee Baker Childress; 2 Sons and Daughters-in-law: Neil and Donna Childress of Middleburg, FL; Roger L. and Sharon K. Childress of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Brother: Glenn Childress of St. Albans, WV; Grandchildren: Jeramie, Darin and Shannon Childress, and Crystal Mahon; 12 Great Grandchildren;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, at 2:00 PM, on Monday, November 26, 2001 with Pastor Dazrell Bledsoe officiating. Burial will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the American Cancer Society, Attention John Toney, Marlaing Church of Christ, 205 Fall Creek Road, Tornado, West Virginia 25202.

Patricia Diane Torman

November 22nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patricia Diane Torman, 43 of Comfort, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was a Christian.

She is survived by: Husband: Keith; 2 Daughters: Amanda and Kayla both at home; 2 Brothers: Michael Baisden of OH; Franklin Baisden of Droody, WV; 3 Step-Sisters: Carol Suttles Evelyn Edwards Linda Willis of St. Albans; 1 Granddaughter: Chelsea Brook Torman.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Winfred Curry officiating. Burial will be held at Madison Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call on Saturday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.