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Mervin Eugene Cooper

December 20th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mervin Eugene Cooper of Sod, passed away December 20, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a short illness.

He was born August 1, 1936 and was a life long resident of Sod. West Virginia. He was a member of the McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the West Virginia Laborers Union 1353.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mervin Clarence and Eloise Cooper and sister Yvonne Pauley Justice.

He is survived by his:

Sons:

Bobby Cooper of Alum Creek, and Rodney Cooper and wife Jenny of Sumerco;

Daughter:

Melinda Lyons and husband Thomas of Sissonsville;

4 Grandchildren:

Shantel Cooper, Dakota Cooper, Zack Lyons and Nick Lyons;

Sister:

Dreama Gay Allen and husband Jerry of Sod;

Niece:

Hope Allen;

Nephew:

Keith Pauley;

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 23, at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Roe Smith and Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Friday at the Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek.

Special Thanks to Bob and Kathy Adkins and friends also for the thoughts and prayers of from all at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

Bonnie Irene Pauley

December 16th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Bonnie Irene Pauley, 57, of Sod died peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2006 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

She was a 1967 graduate of Duval High School and a former employee at One Valley Bank and FMC/Great Lakes. She is a member of the Church of Christ and while on earth was an active worker for the Church of Christ in Alum Creek, WV. Though her body over the past few years had succumbed to various illnesses, her spirit only grew stronger. Her earthly life was lived for others. Everything she did was for the happiness of someone else, and for the glory of God.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rex R. Hill, and sister, Alta F. Madden.

She is survived by:

Fiancé: Charlie Lipscomb of St. Albans

2 Daughters: Leslie & husband, Darrin Williams of Alum Creek

Whitney Pauley of Sod

1 Son: Scott Pauley of Hedgesville, WV

Mother: Trilbe Hill of Sod

Sister: Kim Quintrell of Sumerco

Brother: Rex (Randy) Hill of Sod

1 Grandson: Ethan Williams of Alum Creek

2 Granddaughters: Alisha & Maddie Godbey of St. Albans, WV

Many nieces and nephews

Granddogs: Snooks, Minnie, Pepper & Jack; one Grandcat, Dash

Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Alum Creek Church of Christ with Ministers Richard Runyan and Justin Imel officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Maynard G. Gillenwater

December 16th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maynard G. Gillenwater, 73, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2006.

He was preceded in death by Parents: Ralph & Ocie; Sister, Ethel Marcillee Gillenwater & daughter, Diane Flowers.

Survived by:

Wife: Mary Ann

3 Sons: Glen Ray, Michael Scott & Ralph Eugene Gillenwater

4 Daughters: Marsha Fennimore, Donna Kay Arthur, Marsha Lynn Gilenwater & Loma Rice

3 Sisters: Arlene Loftis, Joyce Dunlap & Georgia Williams

1 Brother: Ronnie Charles Gillenwater

19 Grandchildren

1 Step-Grandson

14 Great Grandchildren

Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Gillenwater officiating. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Mary Frances Sheets

December 10th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Frances Sheets, 71, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, her family and friends who had gone on before her, Sunday, December 10, 2006

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Flocie Childress and sisters, Margaret Martini, Addie Jo Snyder and Harriett C. Rubin.

She was a retired engineer for the C&P Telephone Company, a member of the Pioneer’s Club and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by one son, Joe Cunningham of So Charleston and his girlfriend, Patience DeWeese of Charleston; sister, Mildred Johnson of Ruthdale; brother, Ernest Herman Childress, Jr. of Chesapeake, Virginia and best friend, Bubber the beagle.

Services will be 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Larry Conway and Les Snodgrass officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the church.

A graveside service will be held at the Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, on Friday at 2:00 PM.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Floyd W. Hensley

December 4th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Floyd W. Hensley, 86, of Sissonville, died Monday, December 4, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Local 625.

He is survived by his:

Special Care Giver: Joyce Cook;

Step son: Terry Gibson;

2 Sisters: Nellie Muche and Goldie;

2 Brothers: Troy and Duel Hensley;

There will be no service or visitation.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Marie Peterson

December 1st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jean Marie Peterson, 84, of Charleston, died Friday, December 1, 2006 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as a result of an accident.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Peterson of Yawkey, Rick Peterson of Charleston, and Randall

Peterson, MD of Scott Depot; brother, Robert Watson of Clearfield, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will be held at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Rick E. Tiffner

November 29th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rick E. Tiffner, 62, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Curtis Tiffner and Anna Eloise Harless Tiffner; brothers, Elmer Curtis, Jr., James Jesse “Bud”, Clyde, William DeWayne, Emmit Gordon, Paul and Saul Tiffner; sisters, Stella Ellen Tiffner, Virginia McClure and Rebel Romaine White.

Rick was a graduate of Duval High School and he was an employee of Dealers Engine Sales in Charleston.

He is survived by his daughters, Angie Tiffner of Charleston, Bridget Tiffner of Kentucky, Cynthia Tiffner Marontate and husband, Barry of Ontario, Canada; Ricki Ann Tiffner of South Charleston, and Emmilee Tiffner of Elkview; son, Curtis Wayne Tiffner of Elkview; sister, Marion “Sis” McClure of Griffithsville; brothers, Robert F. “Bob” Tiffner of Massillon, Ohio an Curtis H. Tiffner of Yawkey; grandchildren, Brandon Tiffner, Chris Eggleston, Jennifer Eggleston, Shane Perry, James Marontate and Kaylee Wines and great granddaughter, Kaylee Phillips. As well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and numerous business associates.

Services will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Buck Adkins officiating. A graveside service will be held 7:00 AM on Saturday in Miller Cemetery, Sweetland. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Russell James Roberts

November 28th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Russell James Roberts, 81, of Sumerco went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 28, 2006

He was a retired coal miner with U. S. Steel. He was a highly decorated Tech Sergeant for the U.S. Army during WW II.

He is survived by:

Wife: Helen

4 Daughters: Margie Harmon

Joan Runyon

Kay Pauley

Anita Roberts

3 Step-Daughters: Kathy Crowe

Beverly Adkins

Judy Word

Sister: Louise Grinstead

 

4 Brothers: Clifford, Phil, Danny & Jeff Roberts

15 Grandchildren

9 Great Grandchildren

 

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Linda Withrow officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Douglas M. Griffith

November 20th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Douglas M. Griffith, 64, of Dunbar, died Monday, November 20, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Kenner and Bremen Griffith, sister Faye Yerrid , nephew Jimmy Griffith and neices Susan Riling and Cindy Dimock.

He was a member of the Teamsters-Western Conference, and a retired mechanic for Wal-Mart.

He is survived by his:

2 daughters:

Cody Griffith of Venice, Florida, and Amy (Paul) Lutz of Tampa, Florida;

1 Son:

Kevin (Connie) Griffith of St. Albans;

3 Grandchildren:

Cameron and Paige Griffith, and Raleigh Lutz;

6 Sisters:

Betty Riling of St. Albans, Jewell Haddad of Charleston, Phyllis “Peg” Griffith of Alum Creek, Patty Dimock of Venice Florida, Jeanette Rieck of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and Carley Jo Means of Severna Park, Maryland;

2 Brothers:

Kenny Griffith of Hammond, Louisiana; Jack Griffith of Denton, Texas;

 

Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 3:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Billy Lucas officiating. Burial will be at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, family request donation be made to Hubbard Hospice House c/o Kanawha Hospice 1143 Dunbar Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064

Gary Wayne Sheppard

November 16th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gary Wayne Sheppard

I am gone. My soul lives on, but in a better place; surrounded by the light of God in all His glory and grace.

Gary W. Sheppard, 48, of South Charleston departed suddenly on November 16, 2006 of an apparent heart attack. Gary was a graduate of Point Pleasant Christian Academy. He was a twelve year veteran of the US Army, which included a tour of duty in Operation Desert Storm, where he served as an Army Medic. After serving in the Army he was an independent trucker.

Gary was born on September 25, 1958, the third child of the late Holley L. “Jack” and Geneva “Hope” Runnion Sheppard.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Carol Sheppard

Children: Marsha, Kandra, Carolyn and Gary W. II.

Step-Children: Debbie McKinney & husband, Mike

Billy Morris & wife, Tammy

Dewayne Morris.

Several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and one Great-grandchild.

Sister: Pat Roberts & companion, Roger Province

Brother: Randy Sheppard & wife, Mary

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 20, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with

Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Military Graveside Rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 Alum Creek. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.