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Hugh O. Jones

November 29th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hugh O. Jones, 80 of Griffithsville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired store manager for Rose Shopping Center, Alum Creek , a WWII Army Veteran where he served as a member of the Old Ironside 1st Armored Division.

He was a POW for 27 months and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post # 4768 and a former member of the Alum Creek Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Lilly.

He is survived by: Wife: Louise; 5 Sons Gene Ray Jones of Norfolk, VA; Olin Lee Jones of Griffithsville, W V; Ralph Edward of Griffithsville, WV; Bryant Keith of Griffithsville, WV; Kenneth Alan Jones of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Daughter: Sheila Jamison of Morgantown, WV; 10 Grandchildren; Special Caregiver: Katie Runyon of Sias, WV; Special Friend: Bill Turley of Sod, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, December 1, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768. Friends may call on Thursday, November 30, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Pearl A. Holstein Graley

November 18th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Pearl A. Holstein Graley, 80 of South Charleston, died Saturday, November 18, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of Leon Memorial Church at Olcott, and a life long resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by her: Husband: Lonnie Graley; 3 Sons: Joe DeWeese of Madison, WV; Skip Holstein of Waverly, WV; Kevin Holstein of Brounland,WV; 2 Daughters: Darleen Holstein of Brounland, WV; Almeda Kelly of South Charleston, WV; 6 Step-Daughters: Diane Hannah of Charleston, W V; Wanda Graley of Charleston, WV; Pam Boggs of South Charleston, WV; Susie Myers of St Albans, WV; Melody Toursarhadi of Columbus, OH; Tina Ertl of Columbus, OH; 1 Sister: Katheryn Kinder of Floral City, FL; 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 11 Step Grandchildren, 12 Step Great Grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mayford Witt and Eddie Belcher officiating. Burial will be in Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, November 20, 2000 at the funeral home.

Nathan Ray Turley

November 16th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nathan Ray Turley, 45 of Alum Creek, died Thursday, November 16, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

He was a mechanic, a 1974 graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville, and a life long resident of Lincoln County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Deborah Kay Turley; 1 Daughter: Crystal Turley of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Son Christopher Turley of St. Albans, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Shanika King; Dustin Turley; Zane Turley.

Services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman and Rev. Elmer Stowers officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Sunday, November 19, 2000 from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home.

Mildred Aldridge Chafin

November 14th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mildred Aldridge Chafin, 81 of Alum Creek, died Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of God’s Tabernacle, Spring Hill.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Jack Chafin of Alum Creek, WV; Clifford “Skip” Chafin of Laurinburg, NC; 2 Daughters: Patricia Barker of South Charleston, WV; Gloria Duncan of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: James Aldridge of Leland, NC; 2 Sisters: Eula Cason of Barefoot Bay, FL; Ruby Plumley of South Charleston, WV; 9 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bill Stanley and Pastor Randy Stanley officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Thursday, November 16, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Cornelia Ann Sharp

November 13th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Cornelia Ann Sharp, 68 of Alum Creek, died Monday, November 13, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was retired from the Wheeling Tile Company and she attended the Potter’s House Church, Alum Creek.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Doug Sharp of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Daughter: Romona Gibson of Marmet, WV; 3 Sisters: Betty Fredricks of Port St. Lucy, FL; Grace Eickleberry of Port St. Lucy, FL; Beulah Marie Tackett of Port St. Lucy, FL; 2 Grandsons: Willie and Wesley Gibson.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kellis F. Parsons officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Emmett Slack, Jr.

November 12th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emmett Slack, Jr., 60 of Elizabeth, died Sunday, November 12, 2000 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg, after a short illness.

He was a retired coal miner from Valley Camp Coal Company.

He is survived by his: 1 Son: Larry Slack of Parkersburg, WV; 1 Daughter: Darlene Adams of Charleston, SC; Mother: Elsie Slack of Elizabeth, WV; 2 Sisters: Mary Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; Carol Holstein of Hernshaw, WV; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Shawn Graley officiating. Burial will be in the Marmet Cemetery, Marmet. Friends may call on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Ora Virginia Miller

November 11th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ora Virginia Miller, 88 of South Charleston, died Saturday, November 11, 2000 at home after a long illness.

She was a retired nursing assistant at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of South Charleston.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Jean Frame of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sons: Bob E. Miller of Summerville, SC; Jimmy Miller of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Betty Huston of Scott Depot, WV; Edith Craddock of Beaver, WV; 12 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Morton Estep officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Monday, November 13, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Janet Maxine Mallory

November 10th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Janet Maxine Mallory, 78 of South Charleston, died Friday, November 10, 2000 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a life long resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by her: 3 Sons: Charles O. Mallory of Cedar Town, GA; Shirley C. Mallory of Cave Spring, GA; Tyrone D. Mallory of Valdosta, GA;
1 Sister: Leeda Dunlap of Arcadia, FL; 1 Brother-in-Law: Jack Justice of San Antonio, TX: 10 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Saturday, November 11, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Beverley Kay Thaxton

November 9th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beverley Kay Thaxton, 54 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, November 9, 2000 at home after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of Eden Baptist Church, Griffithsville.

She is survived by her: Husband: Billy Thaxton; 1 Son: Timothy Thaxton of Yawkey, WV; 1 Brother: Gary Dunlap of Sod, WV; Mother and Step-Father: Marie and Al Vangundy of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Granddaughter: Kately Marie Thaxton.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Rick Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Friday, November 10, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Clifford “Blinky” Clendenin

November 7th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clifford “Blinky” Clendenin, 89 of Alum Creek, was found dead near Kanawha State Forest on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 after being reported missing since September 13, 2000.

He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers. He was a Christian and attended the Olcott House of Prayer.

He is survived by his: 5 Daughters: Reba Kuhn of Julian, WV; Susie Clendenin of Alum Creek, WV; Brenda Dunbar of St. Albans, WV; Patricia Clendenin of CA; Sheltie Clendenin of Kanawha City, WV; 7 Sons: Robert Clendenin of Sissonville, W V; James Clendenin of St. Albans, WV; Harold Clendenin of Charleston, WV; Bill Clendenin of Alum Creek, WV; Doug Clendenin of CA; Frank Clendenin of MN; Kelly Clendenin of Charleston, WV; 30 Grandchildren; and 26 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 AM on Monday, November 20, 2000 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Jimmy Webb officiating. Burial will be held in the Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the services at the funeral home.