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Deloris Sue “Dee” Messer

November 8th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Deloris Sue “Dee” Messer, 78, of Julian passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at home.

Dee was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and baking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund & Maggie Hager; brothers, William, Lowell Gene, Sike, & Roger Hager; sisters, Alberta Smith, Geraldine Miller, Lucille Tully, Hazel Reynolds, & Cat Bird Bays.

Dee is survived by her husband of 53 years, Zeke; daughters, Rhonda (Shorty) Sutphin & Sandy Messer (Randy Blethen); son, Joe Messer; sister, Joy Sadler; grandson, Charles Sutphin, II; and was Nana to Kendal Maynard.

Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery, Julian. Friends and family will gather one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Special thanks to Vivian Daniels and Adrian Gillispie for their love and care of Dee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hill Cemetery, C/O Olive Baptist Church, PO Box 152, Julian, WV 25529.

Brian Atlee Griffith

November 7th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Brian Atlee Griffith, 59, of South Charleston, born on August 17, 1963, passed away on November 6, 2022.

Brian lived his life with no regrets. He had a love for music from the 70’s and liked it loud (to the dismay of his neighbors). He never pretended to be something he wasn’t and loved his family to no end.

Brian was an extremely skilled carpenter and made some beautiful pieces of woodwork over the years. He also had an amazing talent for writing poetry. If you were lucky enough to receive one of his poems, you know he had the most eloquent handwriting and poured his heart into those words.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Lee Griffith, in 1999. He was truly a lost soul after she passed. He was also preceded by infant brother, Kevin Lee Griffith, maternal grand-parents, Burton and Bertye Hedrick and paternal grandparents, Charles and Clara Griffith.

Brian is survived by his father, Paul Griffith, and sisters, Kem Griffith, Paula Belcher and Hope Griffith. Nephew and nieces, Nathan, Morgan and Natalie; and one great-niece, Kynzie. Brian was also blessed with a half-sister, Michelle Carter, and 2 half-brothers, Troy and Lenny Taylor, and their children, as well as host of cousins and a few close friends.

Brian did not want a service as he wanted to the see the people he loved while he “was on this side of the dirt”, as he called it. He requested to be cremated and to have his ashes scattered at his childhood home on Griffith Lane, the family camp in Pocahontas County and his mother’s grave at Forks of Coal Cemetery.

A very special thank you to the staff at Meadowbrook Acres for the care they provided for Brian the last 6 months, as well as putting up with all of his shenanigans; the staff were not only his caretakers, but became his friends, which meant the world to him.

Elijah Morgan Priestley

November 7th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Elijah Morgan Priestley, 3-year old, sweetest kid, paw patrol loving boy got his wings on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Women & Children’s Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mary & David Morgan and Helen McClure, and grandmother, Angela McIntire.

Elijah is survived by his parents, Josh & Codie Priestley, brother, Preston, and sister, Phoenix. He is also survived by grandparents, Jill & Keith Craig, grandfather, Theodore Priestley, great-grandfather, Marvin McClure and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will greatly miss him.

Memorial service will be 7:00pm Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, with Minister Charlie McKinney officiating. Burial will be at McClure Family Cemetery, Yawkey, WV. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

J. Beth Griffith

November 7th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

My beloved mother left this earth after a brief, but difficult battle. A fighter until the end, J. Beth Griffith passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of 72. Beth requested a cremation and that we scatter her ashes in one of her favorite spots. Beth would not approve of a full obituary being written, but we would like to state that they are survived by many loving friends and family.

Camela Elaine Midkiff

November 3rd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Camela Elaine Midkiff, 61, of South Charleston, born on September 15, 1961, went to her heavenly home on November 2, 2022, after nearly a five-year courageous battle with cancer.

Camela worked in Kanawha County Schools for 20+ years and retired in 2018. When school wasn’t in session, she loved to travel the country with her husband on their motorcycle. She was a devoted wife, mother and Nan and always put her family first.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James & Katherine Walker and sister Genie Walker.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, BJ Midkiff of South Charleston; daughters, Kandice (Roger) Campbell of South Charleston, Lacey Midkiff of South Charleston, and Chelsea (Christopher) Grogg of Monroe, OH; sister, Kimberly (Bruce) Harris of Hannah IN; brothers, Mitch (Betsy) Walker of Valparaiso, IN and Tim (Maggie) Walker of Anthem, AZ. She also left behind the joy of her life, three grandchildren whom she absolutely adored, Cole, Asher, and Ellie.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the North Charleston Apostolic Church, 2400 6th Ave, Charleston WV 25387 with Pastor Anthony Moss officiating. Family and friends will gather from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the church. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

A special Thank You to the staff and nurses at Thomas Memorial Oncology Dept whom she truly loved. Also thank you to her Hospice caretakers as well.

Barbara Jean Kirk

November 2nd, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Barbara Jean Kirk, 84, of Ashford passed away on November 1, 2022, after a long illness. No words can express how missed she will be. We were blessed to have had her in our lives. She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.

Jean was born on October 15, 1938, in Charleston. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Austin Kirk; her mother and father, Bill and Pearl Steve; mom, Goldie and stepdad, Clifford Critchfield; brother Curtis Thompson; daughters, Patty O’Brien and Debra Kay Kirk; sons, Gerald Kirk, Danny Hutchison, and Benny Critchfield; and her son-in-law, Eddie Mooney.

She leaves behind daughters, Linda Slack of Charleston, Brenda (Larry) Jordan of Costa, Sheila Mooney of Scott Depot, Debbie (Roger) Eplin of Braxton County; son, Michael Critchfield of Florida; grandchildren, Melissa, Larry, Rebecca, BJ, Jonathan, Misty, Eric, and Austin; and many great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild all of which she adored.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Judith (Judy) Ann Dunlap

October 30th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Judith (Judy) Ann Dunlap of McCorkle, WV, born Jan. 7, 1953, went to her Heavenly home on Oct. 29, 2022, after a long, hard-fought illness.

Awaiting her at Heaven’s gate were her beloved grandson Blake Dunlap, her parents Cleo and Nellie Holstein, her brother Jim Holstein, and her mother- and father-in-law Sesco and Esta Dunlap.

Those left to cherish her memory are her soulmate and husband of 53 years, John Dunlap; her cherished daughter Leslie Dunlap; and her loving grandson Addison Crowley.  She was also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Jack and Susie Holstein; sister and brother-in-law Rissa and Jack Banks, sisters Sue Huffman, Gwen Gustafson, Sandy Pauley, and Paula Peters; sister-in-law Tammy Holstein; a host of nieces and nephews, special friends, and loved ones, including Connie and Louie Runyan, Debbie Hedrick, Sherry Hughes, Jacque Chapman, and Charlie Gillenwater.

She was a member of Pine Grove Church.  She loved the Lord and had a loving heart.  Her home was open to anyone needing help, food, or a hug.  She will be so missed by all who knew her.

Graveside services will be held at Lively Cemetery in Sod at 2:00pm on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25387.

John Fitzgerald Edman

October 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (10 Comments)

John Fitzgerald Edman, 57, of Sumerco, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 20, 2022, peacefully at home.

John was employed by Aqua Glass and Wal-Mart. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Sharon Louise (Holstein) Wentz, brother, Edward Wayne Wentz (Jordan), sister, Sheila (Ray) Lollar, and nieces and nephews, Nicholas Wentz, Elise Wentz, and Hunter O’Connor, Jennifer Lollar and a great-nephew Avery Lollar.

Service will be 12:00 noon Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Military rites will be 2:00pm at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV 25064. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home.

Dewey Wayne Jones

October 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dewey Wayne Jones, 80, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 22, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Dewey was a member of Yawkey Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from the Stamping Plant. His ’36 Chevy was his pride and joy.

He was a devoted husband, proud father, & adored his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Agnes Schulte Jones; son, Floyd Jones.

Dewey is survived by his wife, Ruth Griffith Jones; daughters, Debbie (Terry) Snyder & Wanda (Randy) Clark; sons, Dewey Wayne Jones, Jr. & Charles Jones; granddaughters, Crystal (Joe) Cummings, Kalea Thompson, Amy Snyder, Ashley (Jon) Garcia; great grandchildren, Josie (Tyler O’Bryan) Cummings, Kameryn Guthrie, Peyton Bell, Bella Snyder, Emersyn, Carter & Alea Garcia; he was very excited for his great great grandchild on the way, Jaxon; brothers, Sam & Jimmie Rogers; sisters, Pat Zimm & Virginia Terry.

Service will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carolyn Brogan Allen Perdue

October 24th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Carolyn Brogan Allen Perdue, 69, of Yawkey, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022, after a long illness.

She was born on July 29, 1953, to Dewell David Brogan and Margaret Flint Brogan Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jimmy David (Linda) Brogan. Carolyn loved her niece, Jessica Brogan Pauley (Matt) as her daughter. She was a very special Nana to Madison Pauley (Coy) and Mackenzie Pauley.

She is survived by her husband, “Bobby” Perdue and three stepchildren, Whitney, Garrett and Morgan Perdue. Carolyn cherished all her family and friends so deeply.

Carolyn was truly one-in-a-million that had a burning passion for life. Carolyn was loved by all who knew her and made friends everywhere she went. She lived her life in the service of others. She attended McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and no matter how much suffering she went through, she never gave up.

Carolyn was renowned for her cooking and touched so many lives throughout the years. She worked for Bert Wolfe 36 years and loved their family as her own.

Carolyn and Dink Allen spent over 20 years together but their journey ended as a married couple and they remained friends.

It is with great sadness that the family wants to remember our Nana that asked for so little but gave so much. Our hearts are broken but we know that she is rejoicing in Heaven with a brand new body.

Service will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church, 175 McCorkle Road, Sod, WV, with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating and Travis Long giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be made payable to Curry Funeral Home.