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Jackie Lee Miller

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

Jackie Lee Miller, 61 of Griffithsville, was called home by the Lord Thursday, November 22, 2001.

He was formerly a beltman in the coal mines and attended the Joes Creek. Baptist Church.

He is survived by: Wife: Nola; 1 Son: Todd of Sod, WV; 3 Daughters: Debra Tawney and Judy Smith both of Beaz Fork (Griffithsville), W V Lisa Burton of Elkview, WV; Mother: Marie Calhoun of Clio, Michigan; Sister: Rachel Nowak of Sussex, New Jersey; 4 Grandchildren: Matthew and Ashley Tawney, Devon Smith, Erica Miller.

Services will be Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Lester Bell and Pastor Billie Cline officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 on Saturday, November 24, 2001 at the funeral home.

Frank Allen Sims

November 12th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frank Allen Sims, 60 of Spring Hill, departed this life Monday, November 12, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, with complications from cancer.
He was born in Bailey, Virginia and was educated in Hinton and Sandstone High Schools and attended West Virginia State College. He was retired from Union Carbide where he worked as a draftsman. He was also a lead guitarist with the late Bill Browning and the Hilanders. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earshel and Ozella French Sims.

He is survived by his: Wife: Linda Kitchen Sims; 2 Sons: James Edward Sims and Michael Sean Sims both of Spring Hill; 1 Step-daughter and son-in-law: Tina and Rick Mandrake of Ravenswood; 1 Step-grandson: Hayden Mandrake of Ravenswood; 2 Sisters and brother-in-laws: Freda and Frank Humphreys of Powhatan, Virginia; Delda and Steve Furrow of Hinton; 1 Brother and sister-in-law: Curtis and Barbara Sims of Nimitz; Many beloved nieces and nephews;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Benny Pauley and Pastor Claude Holley officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

Billy J. Moore

November 5th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Billy J. Moore, 64 of Charleston, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

He was a truck driver for Kroger.

He is survived by: 1 Son: Jimmy Moore of Charleston, WV; 1 Daughter: Joni Copen of Quick, WV.

Services will be held at Cuny Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Pete Payne officiating. Burial will beheld in Moore Family Cemetery, Island Creek, Tornado. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Carol Ann Newcomer

November 4th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Carol Ann Newcomer, 53 of Kernersville, North Carolina, formerly of Alum Creek, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2001 at home after a short illness.

She was the widow of Terry P. Newcomer. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church and the Donnelly Fork Beagle Club. She was also preceded in death by her father, Carter Ruby and her brother, Robert Ruby.

She is survived by her two daughters, Christi Smith and Denise Newcomer, and one grandson, Andrew Lavinder all of Kemersville, North Carolina. Mother, Barbara Ann Ruby of Sod. Two brothers and a sister-in-law, Frank Ruby of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Richard and Lynn Ruby of Sod. One sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Francis Holton of Salt Rock. Sister-in-law, Helen Ruby of Sod. Mother-in-law, Ruby Newcomer of Ruthdale. Several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Howard Lee Pauley

November 3rd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Howard Lee Pauley, 56 of Emmons, died Saturday, November 3, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was an auto parts fork lift operator for Superior Dye Casting in Cleveland, Ohio. He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his: Ex-wife: Phyllis; 1 Son: John Pauley of Schererville, IN; 2 Daughters: Came Coronado of Buffalo, NY; Tina Pauley of Buffalo, NY; 4 Brothers: Ernie, Russell, Raymond and Sidney all of Emmons, WV; 2 Sisters: Tressie Barker of Costa, WV; Loranine Gillispie of Emmons, WV; 2 Grandsons: Kevin and Richard;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Graley officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Bennie Padilla VFW Post 4768, Alum Creek will be held in Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Virginia Catherine Breedlove Gillenwater

October 30th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Catherine Breedlove Gillenwater, 79, of Alkol, died Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was a member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church, Alkol.

She is survived by: Husband: Zeddie Gillenwater; 1 Son: Jeny Hager of Alkol; 1 Sister: Jewel Kessinger of Alkol; 1 Brother: Henry Paul Holley of Julian; 4 Grandchildren: Tucker Hager, Jerry Allen Hager, Kathy Eckles, Roger Hager; 4 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, November 2, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be held in Hill Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Thursday, November 1, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Dr. Willie H. Childress

October 27th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dr. Willie H. Childress, 51, of South Charleston, died Saturday, October 27, 2001 in a hunting accident.

He was a life long resident of South Charleston, he attended George Washington High School, Moms Harvey College and Ohio State University College of Optometry.
After graduating he joined his uncle, Dr. Ross G. Childress at the Childress Eyecare Center in South Charleston, where he practiced for 27 yeazs. He was a member of the American Optometric Association and the West Virginia Optometric Association.

Dr. Childress had retired from the 130`” Air National Guard with the rank of Lt. Colonel after 20 years of service.

Dr. Childress had been on the Board of Directors of Kanawha Country Club and City National Bank. He was an avid golfer and hunter. He was a member of Berry Hills Country Club and the First Presbyterian Church, South Charleston.

He is survived by his wife Barbour, daughter Bambi, and son Bill all of South Charleston, his mother Lula Belle Childress of South Charleston, brother Gary W. Childress of Hurricane, and sister, Linda Creech of Kingwood, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Lakin W. Childress.

Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, South Charleston on Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Marilyn Hedgpeth officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 from 6 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

John L. Carvill

October 24th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John L. Carvill, 87 of Charleston, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was retired from Frankenburgers Department Store. He was an Army Veteran of WW II.

He is survived by: Son: John Carvill, Jr., of St. Albans, WV Daughter: Patricia Sansom of Cookeville, TN 3 Grandchildren: Rebecca Carvill, Jason & Adam Fleck; 1 Great Grandson: Cory Carvill.

Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 26, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call Thursday, October 25, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Phoeba Myrtle Armstrong

October 21st, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Phoeba Myrtle Armstrong, 73 of Sandyville, died Sunday, October 21, 2001 at Jackson General Hospital, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her son, James Armstrong.

She is survived by her: Husband: Carson; 6 Daughters: Margaret Scazbeny; Rachel Pauley; Barbara Banks; Charlene Smith; Kathy Smith; Sheila Cooper;
23 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Shawn Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Gatha Quentin Burchett, Jr.

October 14th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gatha Quentin Burchett, Jr., 52 of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of St. Albans, died Sunday, October 14, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways, was a graduate of Shepherd College and received his MBA from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. He was also a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans.

He is survived by his Mother: Reta Burchett of Loveland, OH; 2 Sisters and Brother-in-law: Lola Burchett, Ellen and Terry Taylor all of Loveland, OH.

Services will be held at the Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, on Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Leroy Keeney and Rev. C. T. Bullington officiating. Graveside services will beat 3:30 PM at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Virginia. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Family suggest donations be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in chazge of the arrangements.