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Emmitt “Pete” Breedlove

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

Emmitt “Pete” Breedlove, 77 of Yawkey, Lincoln County, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, after an extended illness.

He was retired from Union Carbide Construction with 27 years service. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge # 71 and a member of the Bennie Padilla VFW Post # 4768 Alum Creek.

He is survived by his: Wife: Wilda Weaver Breedlove; Daughter: Margaret Poling of Spring Hill, WV; 2 Sons: Emmitt W. and Steven Breedlove of Yawkey, WV; 2 Sisters: Christine Mathes and Kathleen Hart of Girard, OH; 2 Grandsons: Joshua and Cody Breedlove of Yawkey, WV.

Services will be conducted Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

W. Sherman Holstein

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

W. Sherman Holstein, 84, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of Emmons Freewill Church, a retired coal miner and a lifetime member of UMWA. He was preceded in death by his wife Bertha A. Holstein.

He is survived by: 7 Daughters: Ozean Barker of Emmons, WV; Arlene Dunlap of Olcott, WV; Linda Hunt of South Charleston, WV; Sharon Wentz of South Charleston, WV; Fran Mathena of St. Albans, WV; Marylin Gillispie of Beckley, WV; Connie Sprague of Chazleston, WV; 4 Sons: William S. Holstein, Jr., of Emmons, WV; John Holstein of South Charleston, WV; Alton Holstein of Emmons, WV; Mike Holstein of Emmons, WV; 1 Brother: Gilbert Holstein of Charleston, WV; 1 Sister: Nellie Armstrong of Marmet, WV; 24 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great, Great Grandchild.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Family Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Friday, October 12, 2001 from 6 to 8 PM.

William Gene “Bill” Clark

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

William Gene “Bill” Clark, 63 of Milton, died Monday, October 8, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, after a seven-year battle with cancer.

He was a 1956 graduate of Duval High School, an U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Local #669 of the Automatic Sprinkler Industry. He was a Christian.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mirrell Clark and grandparents, Lessie and Everett Miller and Mattie and William Clark.

He is survived by: Daughter: Cheyenne of Pinellas Park, FL; Son: Bill of Huntington; Mother: Hallene Clark of St. Albans; Sister and Brother-in-law: Janice and Harold Stowers of Winfield; Sisters: Judy Hale of St. Albans; Mary McGrew of Scott Depot; Brother and Sister-in-law: Larry and Linda Clark of Scott Depot; Caregiver: Mary Kestner.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jackie Clark and Pastor Alan Stewart officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Charles E. McCormick

October 7th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charles E. McCormick, 61 of Sod, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was born and raised at Woodville. He formerly worked for Ford Motor Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by: Wife: Nancy; 1 Son: Homer McCormick of Cleveland, OH; 1 Daughter: Cindy McCormick of Cleveland, OH; 2 Brothers: Earl McCormick of Ripley, WV; Vernard McCormick of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: Pearl Hazless of Beckley, WV; Sue Pauley of South Charleston, WV; 6 Grandsons.

At his request, the body has been cremated. There will not be any services. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Mary Carrier Haynes

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

Mary Carrier Haynes, 71, of South Charleston, died October 5, 2001 at her home following a long illness. She was born March 17, 1930, at Trace Fork, to the late Dana and Anna Carrier Pauley.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Haynes.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter and Son-in-law: Kimberly Walker and her husband Stephen Walker; The joys of her life: Grandson: J. Logan Walker Granddaughter: Patricia E. Walker; Sisters: Faye Moss of South Charleston, WV Phyllis Boardman of South Charleston, WV; 2 Brothers: Ralph and Gene Pauley both of South Charleston, WV.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was a member of Trinity Independent Baptist Church and the Kanawha Trail Club.
In accordance with Mary’s wishes the body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2001, at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Gene Pauley officiating. Interment will be at the Pauley family cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Mary’s memory to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.

Dallas Miller

October 2nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dallas Miller, 72 of Lakin, formerly of Alkol, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at Pleasant Valley Hospital Emergency Room, Point Pleasant after a short illness.

He is a veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by: 1 Son: Jerry Adkins of IL; 2 Sisters: Audra Peck of South Charleston, WV; Jean Dingess of Alkol, WV; 1 Granddaughter.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, October 4, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

John A. Matthews

September 20th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John A. Matthews, 84 of Sod, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from F.M.C. in South Charleston with 38 years of service. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church for 56 years where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a WWII Navy veteran decorated for bravery and was preceded in death by his grandson, Bill Huffman.

He is survived by his: Wife: Artena McCallister Matthews; 1 Daughter: Sue Huffman of Sod, WV; 1 Son: John D. Matthews of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Sisters: Garnet Vickers of Alkol, WV; Wynoka Kelley of Yawkey, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Tina Humphries, Jonathan and Michelle Matthews; 2 Great Grandchildren: Elijah Huffman and Hayley Humphries.

Services will beheld at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Phil Suiter officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 7 to 9 PM and on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in care of the arrangements.

Bobby Eldon Saul

September 20th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bobby Eldon Saul, 62 of Yawkey, died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at home following an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Saul was born September 19, 1939, the son of Crever and Irene Saul of Yawkey. He was retired from Saul Construction, Inc.

He is survived by his: 3 Daughters: Leah Saul Sowards of Yawkey, WV; Lesly Danielle Saul of Brunswick, GA; Hannah Saul Hawkins of Phoenix, AZ; 3 Sons: Scott Eldon Saul of Yawkey, WV; James Edward “Jamie” Saul of Yawkey, WV; Malachi Saul Hawkins of Phoenix, AZ; Companion: Kerri Moore of Yawkey, WV;
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Crever Saul of Yawkey, WV.

A memorial service conducted by the Rev. Oshel Bell will be held 2 PM on Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity.

Roger “J.J.” Bays, Sr.

September 19th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roger “J.J.” Bays, Sr. of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a construction welder, a 1971 graduate of George Washington High School, and was a Christian of the Holiness faith.

He is survived by: 1 Son: Roger Dale Bays, Jr. of St. Albans, WV; 2 Daughters: Heather Bays of Alum Creek, WV; Khara George of Alum Creek, W V; Mother: Eloise Bays Gauthier of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Patricia Zirkle of Luling, LA; 2 Brothers: Jim Bays of Alum Creek, WV; David Bays of Alum Creek, W V; 4 Grandchildren: Kylee, Peter, Brandon, & Kayla; Caregiver and Companion: Viola Lane of Alum Creek, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Eddie Russell officiating. Burial will be held in Stowers Family Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends may call on Friday, September 21, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Macel Turley

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

Macel Turley, 73, of Sod, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was a Baptist.

She is survived by: Son and Daughter-in-law: David and Carol King of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: Lola Armstrong of Sod, WV Rosie Hamilton of Alum Creek, WV; Brother: Azel Pauley of Parkersburg, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Jeffrey King, Tessah & Trina Keeling; 6 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday, September 21, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Miller Family Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends may call Thursday, September 20, 2001 from 7 to 8:30 PM.