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Robert “Bob” Meikle

October 23rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

bob-meikle-photoRobert “Bob” Meikle

Dad, you’ve been looking for your obituary for 50 years, this one’s for you.

Robert Gordon “Bob” Meikle, 83, of Alum Creek went home to be with his father Saturday, October 22, 2016 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.

He was a retired insulator from Union Carbide / Rhone Poulenc and was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.   Bob served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was discharged with rank Corporal.

He was predeceased by his parents, Archie and  Chalcie Meikle; siblings, Elva Clark, Marie Ernest, America Green, Reba Harman,  Opal Kitchen,  Eva Priestley, Grace Roberts, Hazel Ruby and  Parker,  Delmer, Carl and Lenzy Wilmer Meikle.

Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucy; son, Mark (Julie) Meikle; daughter, Dee Smith; brother, Tom (Audrey) Meikle; sister, Phyllis (Cal) DeBord;  5 grandchildren, Sarah (Evan) Coger, Cala (Martin) Grude, Zachary Meikle, Savannah Runyan and Jaydon Smith; 4 great grandchildren, Georgia Kate Coger, Beau Parker Coger, Brady Martin Grude, Gunner Meikle Grude, and great grandson, Eli Bennett Meikle on the way; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be 12  noon Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Ministers Joseph Watts and Richard Runyan officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.   The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family would like to express a special thank to Susie Holstein for her tender care during Bob’s illness and to Dr. Scott Smith for providing medical care above and beyond his duty.

 

Arley Dana Painter

October 23rd, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

arley-painter-photoArley Dana Painter, 69, of Sod passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at home.

He was as a  heavy equipment operator and mechanic.

Arley was preceded in death by his parents, Arley and Stella Taylor Painter; brother, Dallas Walker; father and mother-in-law, Guy and Louise Gillenwater.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Flora; son, Brent (Erica) Gillenwater; daughter, Robin Walker; very special nephew, who was like a son to Dana, Zach (Jennifer) Anderson; sister, Cassie (Gordon) Chenoweth and Rheta (Sonny) Anderson; grandchildren, Angie Gillenwater, Haley, Kaitlin and Joshua Walker; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A gathering for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

 

Jimmy Rogers Pauley

October 20th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

jimmy-pauleyJimmy Rogers Pauley, 58 of Brounland died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Gracie Pauley.

Jimmy’s life passion was his grand-kid’s and hunting. He was a Christian and a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son, Roger (Erin), daughter, Julie (Steve) Williams, brother, Danny (Joyce) Pauley, sister, Doris (Claude) Croteau, grandchildren, Tylor, Hayden, Tanner and Savannah, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for family and friends will be 2:00 pm Sunday October 23, at the Briar Creek Baptist Church at Brounland.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made be made to Briar Creek Baptist Church P. O. Box 459, Alum Creek, WV 25003

Beulah Lee Kinder

October 20th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

beulah-kinderAfter a long and trying journey on earth, Beulah Lee Kinder (Granny), 79, of Ashford went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Many people are blessed to have had Granny in their life.  She is loved and adored by her husband Almon Kinder of 59 years. Her five children, Dora (Sam), Clifford, Pam (Gary), Marty (Tammy), and Lora (Greg), loved, respected, and learned many life lessons from her.

Granny has eleven grandchildren, Jessica (Brandon), Travis, David, Scott, Kassie, Kelsie, Bradley, Marty Dale, Samara, Nicole, and Kayleigh.  She is also blessed to have three great grandchildren, Dakota, Harlow and Sawyer.

Granny is survived by six siblings, Bertha, Thurman, Tavia “Loretis”, Doug, Alvia Jr. “Sear”, and Rhonda.  She was preceded in death by her parents Alva and Ina Gillispie and her sister Eileen Gillispie.

Granny’s love was never ending.  She had nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends that she held dear to her heart.  She wasn’t just Granny to her family, she was Granny to all who knew her.

Granny’s visitation and funeral will be on Saturday October 22, 2016 at Emmons Freewill Baptist Church in Emmons.  Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00PM.  The funeral will be at 1:00 with Pastor Charles Hardy officiating. Granny’s burial will be at Barker Cemetery at Ashford.

 

Glada Grace Adkins Souder

October 19th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

glada-grace-souderGlada “Grace” Souder, 78, of Alum Creek, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husbands,  James Adkins and Thomas Souder; parents, Ira and Charmie Lewis; and brother, Bill Lewis.

She was a loving mother and  best friend to her daughter, Tammy Vickers of Alum Creek and her little buddy, Co-Co.    She was loved and will be truly missed.

A private graveside service was held Wednesday, October 19, 2016 with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.

Roy James Loyd II

October 15th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

 

Roy James Loyd II, 49, of Charleston, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

He was residential handyman and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Andrew; sisters, Tammy and Lisa; brother, David; and many cousins and other family members.

Service will be 11:00 am Monday October 17 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery Coal Fork. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.

 

James E. “Boe” Toler

October 11th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

tolerJames E. “Boe” Toler, 67, of Belle, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, of severe heart and renal disease at St. Mary’s Medical Center, in Huntington, WV.

He was a graduate of DuPont High School, and a member of the Pipefitters Union working mainly at the DuPont Plant in Belle. Known for his love of politics, he wrote columns in the 1980’s for the Charleston Gazette where he often poked fun at local politicians who were not representing their constituents in the manner he believed taxpayers deserved. Nothing made him happier than to receive a heated letter or an irate phone call from the “public servant” on the hot seat that week. He even ran for the House of Delegates one year and was very proud that he received several hundred votes considering he spent only $150 on his campaign. He was best known for his love of the “blues” and spent many hours listening to his favorite artists including Tab Benoit, Albert King, and Otis Rush. Family, friends, and even his doctors often received copies of his favorite singers’ music. He had a true heart for animals and especially loved his dogs. Today Boe is reunited with House Cat, Moo Cow, and Yoshi. He also loved his Dodge (Hemi) Ram truck and just recently, cherry popsicles. He read constantly and two favorite authors were Elmore Leonard and Stephen King. In June he was the recipient of a signed copy of King’s latest book. Boe was one of the most original people who ever walked the earth and was also one of the most generous. He was well-loved by those who knew him, and we will miss him forever. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward H. “Jim” Toler and Eileen Walker Toler; sister, Juanita Joan Toler; and brother-in-law, Robert Null.

Survivors include his brother, Ed Toler of Belle; sisters, Jewel Null of Dallas, NC; Sandra Walker (Cecil) of Richmond, KY; Bonny Rushbrook (Eddie) of Scott Depot; Elizabeth Toler of Dallas, NC; Several nieces and nephews; Special Friend, Kathy Moore and close friends Richard and Kathy Taylor, and his dog, “Mommy.”

The family would like to thank all of the people involved in his care, especially Chris and his staff at Fresenius Kidney care and the staff at the Fresenius facility in Kanawha City and the staff at the Cleveland Clinic through the years.   In addition, we are so grateful for Dr. Shake and the staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center who went out of their way to keep us informed and were so unbelievably kind to him and us. Also thank you to the unknown man (angel) at the Kanawha City facility who offered him his own beautiful blanket when he was so cold, and told him to keep it. Please know that blanket sheltered him in three other facilities and at home each day. He would never go anywhere without it.

The family would like to express a special Thank You to the staff at the Cleveland Clinic for their care for Boe through the years.  At his request, there will be no services. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Connie C. Graley

October 11th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

connie-graleyConnie C. Graley, 81, of Alum Creek, born July 7, 1935 to the late Lee and Edith Kidd,  passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at home.

She retired from the State of WV Workers Compensation Division and was a greeter at WalMart, Southridge location for 18 years.

Connie was also preceded in death by her brother, Gordon.

She is survived by her son, Chuck (Becky) Graley; grandchildren, Jamie (Carmen), Kasey (Dale) Samples and Jamie Rose; great grandchildren, Abbey Graley, Jeremiah, Garrett and Lincoln Samples; sisters, Diana (Emmett) West, Brenda Duff, Vivian Gibson, Linna West and Kathleen (Joe) Weekley;  and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pearl Laverne Watts

October 10th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

pearl-wattsPearl Laverne Watts, 85, of Dunbar, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati, OH.

She was preceded in death by her husband Grey Watts.

She was a member of Nitro Church of Christ and a former employee of Union Carbide – Tech Center.

She is survived by her daughter: Bridget (James ) Myers, Cincinnati, OH  ; son: Brian (Janet) Watts, Philadelphia, PA; brothers: Fred & Frank Adkins; Sisters: Evelyn (Freer) Oxley and Hazel (Richard) Hill; six grandchildren: David (Carey ) Myers, Andrew (Logan) Myers, Lindsay Myers;  Michelle, Megan & Hailey Watts, and great-granddaughter Adelaide Pearl Myers.

Services will be 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Minister Louis Watts officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to Hospice of Cincinnati, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224.

Dorothy Ann McComas

October 9th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

dorothy-mccomasDorothy Ann McComas, 78, of South Charleston passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

She was a server at Leonoro’s Spaghetti House where she worked for 35 years.  She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed preparing meals for her family and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle Stanley McCormick; and siblings, Dorsel and Frank Saddler,  Sharon Sutphin and granddaughter, Loretta McCormick.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Phillip; children, Beverly Ann (Anthony) Meadows; Cheryl Sue (Jerry) Alford, Mary Jewel McCormick, Jonathan Lyle McCormick (Susan Freeman), Greg Scott McCormick and Jennifer Elaine McCormick;  9 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; siblings, Martha Holstein, Mary Rose McCormick and William Saddler.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12,  at the Bethel Baptist Church, 5028 Kentucky Street, South Charleston with Pastor Randy Bratka officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.