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Chuck Allen Smith

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

Chuck Allen Smith, 41 of South Charleston, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 after being struck by a train in South Charleston, WV.

He was a painting contractor and a protestant.

He is survived by: Mother: Carrol Manley of St. Albans, WV; Brother: Tracy Smith of St. Albans, WV; Maternal Grandmother: Agnes Adkins of St. Albans, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, May 19, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Gail Medley officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call 1 hour prior to service on Friday.

Wanda J. Waldron

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

Wanda J. Waldron, 75 of Cross Lanes, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

She was preceded by her husband Clarence Carl Waldron and her son, Carl Edward Waldron.

She is survived by her: Son: Gary Waldron of Cross Lanes, WV Sister:Virginia Bennett of Nitro, WV 4 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 11:00AM with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call Friday, May 12, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Gardner Taylor

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

Dorothy Gardner Taylor, 77 of South Charleston, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 at Valley Health Village, South Charleston, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Sloan. She was a homemaker and was a Baptist.

She is survived by her: 4 Daughters: Patricia Clark of St. Albans, WV Mary Sansom of Sod, WV Vicki Pickens of South Charleston, WV Evelyn Sweeney of Belle, WV 1 Son: Garland Lee Gardner of San Bernadino, CA 1 Sister: Margie Miller of Moundsville, WV; 10 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside service will be Friday, May 12, 2000 at 2:00 PM at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, May 11, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Nettie E. McCartney

April 30th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nettie E. McCartney, 87 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gray McCartney, was a former nurses aid at McMillion Hospital in Charleston and she was a Christian.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Jane Holovic of Alum Creek, WV; Brother: James Kinder of Blue Creek, WV; 2 Sisters: Florence Hartley of Inverness, FL; Rose Weema both of Inverness, FL; 8 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jesse P. Waggoner officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. Family suggest donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue Dunbar, West Virginia 25064-3199.

Phyllis A. Pauley

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

Phyllis A. Pauley, 77, of South Charleston, died Saturday, April 29, 2000 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, after a short illness.

She was a former employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education, a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek, had served as a Sunday School teacher at the Center Point Christian Church in Doddridge County and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 4768, Alum Creek where she served as Conductress and was chair person of the National Home for Children.

She is survived by her: Son: John E. Rabel of Alum Creek, WV; Daughter: Charlene Ray of Alum Creek, W V; 3 Brothers: John B. Rabel of Alum Creek, W V; Keith Albert Rabel of Alum Creek, W V; Thomas E. Rabel of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Sisters: Charlotte M. McGraw of Alum Creek, WV; Shirley I. Holstine of Alum Creek, W V; 5 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday May 2, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Wallace York and Pastor Lloyd Humphreys officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek with a Ladies Auxiliary service at the graveside by her sisters of Post 4768. Friends ma~ call on Monday, May 1, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home

Nina M. Danks

April 26th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nina M. Danks, 83, of South Charleston died Friday, May 26, 2000 at home after a long illness.

She was retired from Insurance Service Office in Charleston. A member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, South Charleston. A member of the Rebecca Lodge, South Charleston, and lifelong resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Pamela Snodgrass of Hurricane, WV Carla Wade of St. Albans, WV 2 Grandchildren Carla Huffman Luke Wade 2 Great Grandchildren: Kearsten & Dylan Huffman.

Private Graveside Service will be be held Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 3:30 PM at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston with Dr. John Allen officiating. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of the arrangements.

Edna Spencer Bailey

April 25th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edna Spencer Bailey, 92 of Charleston, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at Valley Health Center, South Charleston, after a short illness.

She was a native of Charleston and a member of the Nazarene church.

She is survived by: 4 Daughters: Frances Childress of Charleston, WV; Doris DeBord of Charleston, WV; Wanda Vanhoose of Charleston, WV; Debbie Shaffer of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Clyde Spencer of Charleston, WV; 13 Grandchildren; 20 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the First Church of Nazarene, South Charleston, Friday April 28, 2000 at 7:15pm with Rev. Merlin Provance & Rev. Morton Estep officiating.  Committal service will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston on Saturday at 11:00am.

Martha Jane Eskew

April 21st, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Martha Jane Eskew, 99, of South Charleston, died Friday, April 21, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Janice Whitlock with whom she made her home after a long illness.

She was a Christian, a homemaker, a lifelong resident ofKanawha County and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Eskew, Sr., one daughter and two sons.

She is survived by: Additional Daughters: Virginia Eskew Sanders ofKopperston, WV; Betty Zane Hill of Elkins, W V; Dora Ellen McCormick of Dunkirk, IN;
3 Sons: George W. Eskew, Jr. ofBrounland, WV; Ken Allen Eskew of Robbins, TN; Paul David Eskew of Hartford City, IN;
38 Grandchildren; 68 Great Grandchildren; 28 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Monday, April 24, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. If you wish family ask that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064.

Henry Garrett Holstein

April 17th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Henry Garrett Holstein, 54 of Alum Creek, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

He was a retired Coal Miner for U. S. Steel and he attended the Olcott Community Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mary; 3 Daughters: Lisa Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Debbie Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Crystal Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Son: Garrett Holstein of Chelyan, W V; 3 Foster Daughters: Marie Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; Alpha McCallister of Alum Creek, W V; Debbie Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Foster Son: Mason Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 7 Sisters: Alice Holstein of Ashford, W V; Rowe Eller of Ashford, W V; Wanda Stewart of Alum Creek, W V; Martha Kirk of AlumCreek, W V; Regina Williarns of Alum Creek, WV; Rose Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Becky Thompson of Alum Creek, W V; 3 Brothers: Paul Holstein of Alum Creek, WV; Joey Holstein of South Charleston , W V; Roger Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; 12 Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, April 2Q 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. J. R. Mooney officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

James W. Gillenwater

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

James W. Gillenwater, 58 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a former painter for Dale Raynes, was retired from Lester Raines, was a member ofthe Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, and was a life long resident of Lincoln County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Virginia; 3 Sons: James Allen Gillenwater of Hagerstown, MD; Michael Gillenwater of St. Albans, WV; Joey Gillenwater of South Charleston, WV; 4 Sisters: Betty Dunlap of Sumerco, WV; Helen Steele of Hurricane, WV; Ruby Sandt of Winfield, WV; Janet Jones of Winfield, WV; 2 Brothers: Darrell Gillenwater of Alum Creek, WV; Kenneth Gillenwater of Robertsburg, WV; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Monday, April 17, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.