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William “Ellsworth” Gillispie

February 10th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

William GillispieWilliam “Ellsworth” Gillispie, 86, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 9, 2017.

He was retired from the WV Department of Highways and attended the Emmons Church of God.

Ellsworth is survived by his wife of  62 years, Loraine; son, Doug Gillispie; daughters, Rosemary Williams (Lawrence), Tammy Stone (Dave) and Brenda Gillispie (Vic) all of Emmons,  Barbara Hamrick (Jimmy) and Diane Gravely (Ronnie) both of St. Albans and Robin Gillispie of Charleston;  sisters, Emma Pauley of Emmons, Mae Dunlap and Betty Lacy both of Sumerco; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Pete McNeely officiating.  Burial will follow at the Gillispie Cemetery in Emmons.   The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.  prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toward funeral service.

Nina Bell Hudson

February 9th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Nina Hudson PhotoNina Bell Hudson, 83, of St. Albans died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice West.

She was a homemaker, chauffeur, coach and boss who loved all sports and always  attended the ballgames of the children and grandchildren.

Nina was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; son, Timmy; brother, Gilbert Shreves; sister, Patsy Henley; and grandson, Donavan Lude.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Debbie) Hudson, Debbie Hudson, Lisa (Todd) Hudson, Katrina Hudson Isaacs and Joe (Kim) Hudson; brother, Earl King; grandchildren, Brandy, Travis, Marnie, Jeremey, Shelbi, Ashley, Kayli and Kinsey; great grandchildren, Isabella, Dalton, Gavin, Massone, Brianna, Kagan, Brayden, Tyler and Harper.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Karle Griffith officiating.  Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387-2536.

Franklin Delno Dotson

February 6th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Franklin Dotson PhotoFranklin Delno Dotson, 84, of Spurlockville went home Saturday February 4, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He worked as a machinist in Solon, Ohio and had attended Bethel Baptist Church in Spurlockville.

Franklin was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather.   He was preceded in death by brothers, Cecil, Jackie and Billy Dotson.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Diana; children, Frank Dotson, Jr., Gail Dotson, Nancy (Frankie) McClure and Jeff Dotson; brothers, Calvin (Sharon) and Donnie (Nancy) Dotson; sisters, Maggie Norris, Meridith Adkins and Nancy Adkins; grandchildren, Dana, Rena, Ariel and Angel; and great grandson, Bryce.

“Today a great man passed

And in God’s hands he flew

With many hearts grieving

from all he loved and knew

The tears may fill the rivers

The cries will fill the air

from all the ones that loved him

And all the ones that cared

Today God gained an Angel

to stand right by his side

and when God calls us

hand in hand together we will fly.”   Written by his beloved daughter, Nancy McClure.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Spurlockville, WV.

Ada Darlene Payne

February 4th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Darlene PayneAda Darlene Payne, 55, of Alum Creek, was  born March 11, 1961 went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 3, 2017  with  her  daughters and family by her side after a short illness that she fought so hard.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Angela Nicole Bias Hudson and Misty Dawn Bias; and her dad, John L. Gillispie.

Darlene is survived  by daughters, Alicia Dawn Bias (Darren) and Tiffany Payne and her dad, Brad Payne; mother, Margaret Gillispie; four beautiful grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart, Haylee and Layla Hudson and Emilee Dawn and Kingston Ray, who are left to cherish her memory; brothers, Mike (Donna) and Curtis; sisters, Claudia, Jean and Diana; lifelong friend, Cheryl Creech and many other family members who loved her very much .

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating.  Burial will follow at the French Cemetery, Charleston. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toward the funeral service.

Judy Wood

January 31st, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Judy Wood PhotoJudy Wood, 73, of Sod went home to be with the Lord  Monday, January 30, 2017.

She attended Riverview Resurrection Worship Center in St. Albans.

Judy  is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Wood and son, Jackie Myers.

She is survived by her sons,  Eddie (Roberta), Bobby (Jackie),  Don (Marie), Jimmy and Johnny (Pancha) Wood; grandson, Travis Wood, who cared for her the last 2 years and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the New Covenant Baptist Church in Alum Creek with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating.   The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Michelle Lynn Stover

January 30th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (15 Comments)

Michelle StoverMichelle Lynn Stover, of Charleston, left us to soon at the age of 42 on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

She was a loving daughter and mother; and  a  lifelong resident of the Davis Creek – Charleston area who was known for her loving and uplifting personality.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Roger Boyd Stover; grandparents, Boyd Stover and Hillory &  Beulah Hill.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Hitchcock; daughter, Hillary Beth Hitchcock; mother, Aracoma Hill; brother, Boyd (Cynthia) Stover; and grandmother, Ruth Stover LeBlanc.

Service will be  12:00 p.m.  Wednesday, February 1, 2017  at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Larry McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

 

Darleen Holstien

January 24th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Darleen Holstein, 62, of South Charleston went to be with her Lord on  Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at home.

She retired from the WV State Library Commission with 21 years service.  Darleen attended the Alum Creek Church of Nazarene and was a 1973 graduate of George Washington High School.

Darleen is survived by her son, Colin (Anita) Holstein; sister, Almeda (Bill) Kelly; brothers, Joseph (D.J.) Deweese, Fred M. (Diane) Holstein and Kevin (Mary) Holstein; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017  at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Ronnie Gibson officiating.  Burial will follow at Brounland Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

David Adam Pauley

January 24th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

david Pauley photoDavid Adam “Bubby” Pauley, 27, of Emmons  passed away Wednesday January 18, 2017 at home.

He was a 2009 graduate of George Washington High School.   Bubby loved riding his 4-wheeler, fishing, and hunting with his dad and his dogs.

Bubby is survived by his parents, David and Lori Pauley; sisters, Laura (Bobby) Nicholas and Emily Pauley; grandparents, Emma Pauley and Laura Wilson; niece and nephews, whom he dearly loved, Chailyn, Damien and Cody; and also his special uncle, Clyde.  He will be greatly missed by all  his family who loved him dearly.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017  at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Charles Baileys officiating.  Burial will follow at the Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons.  The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the funeral service.

Donald Ray Dunlap

January 21st, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (9 Comments)

Our loss is Heaven’s gain, Donald Ray Dunlap, 87, of McCorkle, left this world in the arms of angels Friday, January 20, 2017 at home.

He was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. Donald was a retired coal miner from Y & O Coal Company and a proud member of the UMWA. He also worked several years with the Laborers Local. Donald enjoyed hunting, camping and traveling with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Omazell Dunlap; siblings, Aubrey, Dennis, Ilene, Marie and Nellie Jean; and infant daughter, Kimberly A.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty; children, David Dunlap, Meddie Ray “Jigs” (Patty) Dunlap, Donald “Coco” Nelson Dunlap, Charlene (Jacky) Dunlap, Peggy (Jerry) Marker and Russell Dunlap; sister, Neva Bell Stump; grandchildren, Debbie (John) Estep, Donna Dunlap, Donald Dunlap, Kim (Chad) Board, Kristy (Randy) Wright, Kari (Barry) Roberts, Donny (Melody) Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Paula (Brett) Matthews, Jason (Lorie) Dunlap, Jerrick (Brooke) Marker, Heather (Chad) Antill and Justin Dunlap; great grandchildren, Tiffany, Tim, John, Derick, Ericka, Allie, Patrick, Cecil, Dorothy, Kelley, Caleb, Connor, Katelyn, Payton, Reece, Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Emily, Joshua, Koree, Cody, Jerrick, Rayleigh, Addison and James; great great grandchildren, Sophia, Rowan, Berkley and Delaney.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Ronnie Scott and Roe Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank and recognize Dr. Scott Smith and the staff at Alum Creek Medical Center for all their help. Also home health care nurses, April and Brian.

Frances Katherine McCallister

January 19th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

FFrances McCallisterrances Katherine McCallister, 78, daughter of the late James Everett “Fuzzy” McCallister and Mary Wavie Dunlap McCallister, went home to meet our Lord and Savior on January 14, 2017.

Formerly of Sod, WV, Frances had resided in Grapevine, TX since 2003. She was a graduate of Duval High School, 1957. At a young age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ, was baptized, and became a life long member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

Frances will be remembered as a wonderful example of a loving daughter to her parents, and a good sister. She loved her favorite TV shows, reading, music (especially Elvis), and most of all, to travel. She traveled extensively with her only sister after moving to Texas in 2003.

Her beautiful memory and example of a loving sister will be remembered by her only sibling, Brenda Joyce McCallister Holloway (Sanford) of Bedford, TX; niece, Chrissy Shannon Carder (Jeff) of Grapevine, TX; nephews, Cory Liberto and Hunter Carder of Grapevine, TX, and many friends in the Grapevine community….and a host of cousins and friends in West Virginia….her “home”.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family invites you to join them for a Committal Service at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV immediately following the service, where Mark Nelson, Bagpiper, will perform.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The American Heart Association or The Diabetes Association.