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Loretta Ruth Tullis

August 11th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Loretta Ruth Tullis, a woman of grace, gentleness, and selfless love, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, in Dothan, Alabama. Born on August 28, 1939, in Griffithsville, West Virginia, Loretta was a beacon of warmth and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Loretta was the beloved daughter of the late Freeman and Joyce Goode. She was a loving sister, a caring wife, a devoted mother, and a doting grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 30 years, Robert Neal Tullis, and their children, Robert Lee II and Mary Anne. Loretta’s legacy lives on throughh her surviving family: her sons, Marcus (Melissa) Tullis and Stuart (Jessica) Tullis; her daughter, Amy (Stephen) Rylander; and her cherished grandchildren who know her as “Gramma ‘Retta”, Wyatt Vinson, Savannah (L.B.) Clement, Bella Vinson, Abbey Tullis, and Luke Tullis.

Raised on a farm, Loretta developed a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors early in life. This love manifested itself in her lifelong passion for gardening, which she shared with countless others during her tenure as the Kentucky Garden Club State President while residing in Ashland. Loretta’s green thumb was matched only by her skill with a needle and thread. A talented quilter, she crafted beautiful works of art that will continue to provide warmth and comfort to her loved ones.

Before marrying her husband, Bob, in 1964, Loretta served her community by teaching in a one-room school house, then as a deputy sheriff, collecting taxes. After their wedding, she transitioned into the role of a full-time homemaker in Hamlin, West Virginia. In this role, Loretta created a home filled with love, laughter, and the tantalizing aroma of home-cooked meals. Her ability to transform any space into a welcoming haven was not limited to her own home. Loretta had a knack for refreshing furniture, breathing new life into old pieces, much like she did with the people and spaces around her.

Loretta’s life was a testament to her loving, gentle, and selfless nature. She was a pillar of strength and a source of comfort for her family, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of many in her community. She was a student of the Scripture and a beloved asset at Honeysuckle Road Congregation. Loretta’s kindness, her warm smile, and her unwavering love will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she loved.

In her passing, we remember not just the loss, but the love and life of Loretta Ruth Tullis. A woman whose life was a tapestry of loving relationships, dedicated service, and shared passions. As we mourn her departure, we also celebrate her life, cherishing the memories and the enduring love she bestowed upon us. Rest in peace, dear Loretta. Your light continues to shine in our hearts.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11am CDT at Sunset Memorial Park Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior. She will be laid to rest in the Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey, West Virginia.

The second celebration will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Alum Creek, WV at Curry Funeral Home starting at 1 pm EDT with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens in Yawkey, WV.

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Laura E. Perdue Sigmon

August 10th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Laura E. Perdue Sigmon, 85, of Alum Creek, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Hospice-West, South Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles L. Sigmon, sons, Charles Junior Sigmon and Terry Sigmon, grandson, Allen Justice, great-grandson, Crae Allen Justice, and parents, Henry & Macil Perdue, and brothers, Jim Perdue and David Perdue.

She was an In-Home Caregiver and a member of Praise Worship Center, Alum Creek, WV.

Laura is survived by her precious and loving children, Debbie Sigmon, Bonnie (David) Williams and JoAnn Myers, grandchildren, Shawn Justice, Danielle (Jeff) Thompson, Chasity (Toby) Lilly, Davena Hughes, Draunta (Jamie) Dorsey and Beth Rucker, sisters, Brenda Sue Miller and Virginia (Brian) Kreb, and brother, Ricky (Ellen) Perdue. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and a whole host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, with Pastor Doug Muncy. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family gives a very special thank you to Roger Cantley and all the Hospice staff for their tender loving care.

Cisco Junior McCallister, “Red”

August 5th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Cisco Junior McCallister, “Red”, passed away peacefully at his home in Alum Creek at the age of 72 on August 4th, 2023. Cisco was born on April 27th, 1951 in Charleston, WV. Son of the late Clay Ivan McCallister and Pearl Fanny McCallister. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Davy Virgil McCallister, Hansford Ivan McCallister and an infant brother.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy McCallister of Alum Creek, and his children, Amber Javins of Charleston, William Javins (Melissa) of Madison, Elizabeth McCune (Daniel) of Cross Lanes and Cisco “Clay” McCallister of South Charleston. He is also leaving behind his beloved grandchildren, William “Scotty” Javins, Brooklyn Stamper, Kendra Fletcher, Jackson Javins, Braylen McCune and Carter Javins. He is also leaving behind many brothers and sisters as well as other extended family members.

Cisco has been happily married to Cathy Jo McCallister since December 14th, 1984. Cisco was a very hard worker who retired from Imperial Hydraulics in 2011. He loved to be outside, hunt and he owned a hobby farm for many years. Cisco was an amazing husband and father who worked hard to provide for his family. He was the type of person who would help anyone when they needed it.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, 25003. Burial will follow at Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Monday, August 7th, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Dennis Lee Hitchcock

August 5th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dennis Lee Hitchcock, 56, of Yawkey passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital.

He was cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Clifford Wayne Walton

August 5th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Clifford Wayne Walton, 76, of South Charleston passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at home.

In 1964, one month before his 18th birthday, Clifford survived a South Charleston railroad accident leaving him an amputee. Despite such a tragic accident, Clifford retired from the city of Charleston after 12 years of service and operated the South Charleston Café with his mother. He was an avid coin collector, a western fanatic, history buff and enjoyed reading the paper. He loved visiting relatives, reminiscing about his Smith Creek days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Opie & Edith Clark Walton; sisters, Linda, Joyce & Clara; brother, Preston Walton; daughter, Penny Walton; paternal grandparents, Willard & Verna Shultz Walton; and in-laws, Elmer & Hester Clark Mallory.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mae Mallory Walton; children, Amy (Mark) Saunders, Joseph (Stacey) Walton, Adam Walton, & Jeffrey (Brittany) Walton; grandchildren, Samantha, Katie, Billy, Josie, Mason, & Macie; great grandchildren, Jac, Violet, Atticus, Joseph, Maelee, & Penelope; brother, Timmy Walton; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Sterling Ball officiating. Burial will follow at Shultz Cemetery, Charleston. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Phyllis Jean Weaver

August 4th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Phyllis Jean Weaver, 91, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 4, 2023, at Hospice West.

She was a homemaker. She was baptized at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and also attended McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 59 years, Robert W. Weaver; parents, Clarence & Margaret Pauley; brothers, Clarence (Eddie) Pauley & Donald R. Pauley; sister, Mary E. Harris; and an infant great granddaughter.

She is survived by children, Diann (Eb) Mitchell, Kathy (Sam) Sloan, Sherry (Jimmy) Cox, Robert Weaver, Jr., David (Rhonda) Weaver, & Michael (Chiquita) Weaver; her faithful dog, Tippy; brothers, James (Carol) Pauley, Gary (Dorothy) Pauley; sisters-in-law; Patricia Pauley & Greta Pauley; grandchildren, Nathan, Weston, Samantha, Adam, Robert, Daniel, Crystal, Patrick, Mark Alan, David & Luke; great grandchildren, Noah, Alexandria, Nolan, Brittany, Liam, Silas, Grant, Jayce, Isaiah, Wyatt, Clayton, Chandler, Chase, MiKayley, Connor, Ford, Harrison, Evie, & William; great great granddaughters, Kennleigh & Raelynn.

Funeral service will be on what would have been their 73rd wedding anniversary, Thursday, August, 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at Curry Funeral Home with Evangelist Stephen Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Vistation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the funeral home.

The family would like to express special thanks to the staff at Hospice West for their care and compassion during such a difficult time.

Bonnie Dale Brogan

July 31st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Bonnie Dale Brogan, 91, of Sod, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Peck” Brogan and parents Emory & Thelma Meickles Mannon.

She worked as a file clerk for the FBI and later worked as a cashier at Bob’s FasChek, and Peck’s E-Z Mart and was part-owner/operator with Peck in Riverside Restaurant. She was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, David (Teresa) Brogan, grandson, Michael (Becky) Brogan, and great-grandchildren, Eli, Emma, and Easton and step-grandchildren, Isaac and Alayna.

Service will be 5:00pm Tuesday, August, 1, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Julie Roberts and Charlie Gillenwater for all their help.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Starcher

July 31st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jeffrey “Jeff” Sanford Starcher, 57, of Loudendale , WV, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Starcher and brother, Donald Ray Starcher and half-brother Donald Gillispie, and infant twin grandsons.

Jeff was a 1984 graduate of George Washington High School, and he worked as a stone mason and later years worked for Brown Grave Services. He was an outdoors man, loved fishing, coon hunting, and especially deer hunting. He was a Christian.

He is survived by his daughters, Rachel and Kaitlan Starcher, and their mother, Paula Sue Landers, daughter, Kelli Neil and her mother, Laverna Neil. He is also survived by his mother, Marian Starcher, brother, Rob Starcher, sister, Susan Moore, and grandchildren, Charlee Dawne, Kynleigh, and Kinsley, uncle, Brian Siegrist and great-aunt Betty Pennington.

Memorial Service will be 8:00pm Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Goff officiating. Family & friends will gather from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date in the Starcher Cobb Cemetery, Island Creek.

In lieu of flowers, contact Curry Funeral Home.

Dana Lee Craigo

July 29th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

The family of Dana Lee Craigo, 66, of Cross Lanes, WV, is saddened to announce her passing on Friday, July 28. Her loving husband, Doug, was with her when she made her flight to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who she loved dearly.

Dana was born in Atlanta, GA, on March 5, 1957. She met the love of her life there and they were married on March 24, 1977. Dana worked as an administrative assistant for Wendy’s International and for Burdette Realty during her lifetime, but above all, she loved being a mother.

Left behind to cherish sweet memories are her husband, Doug, and her pride and joy, daughters Amy White (Matt) and Christen Craigo, and granddaughter, Valerie White. Also left behind is her brother, Robbie (Marie) of Atlanta, GA, sister-in-law Patty Goodell (Bill) of Taylors, SC, and nephew Jeff Goodell (Adrianne) of Taylors, SC.

Services for Dana will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Cross Lanes Bible Church with Pastor Dave Buckley officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marklin Allen Padilla

July 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marklin Allen Padilla, 77, of Alum Creek, left his earthly body Monday, July 17, 2023. He passed at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by those who love him most.

Mark was a graduate of Duval High School and retired from Boilermaker Local 667. He was a lover of the outdoors, often spending afternoons lying in the grass. Caring for the outdoors, Mark kept bird feeders full and corn out for the deer. He enjoyed trout fishing in the Williams River.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Bennie & Freda Hill Padilla, sister & brother-in-law, Carmen & Gary Cochran; and niece, Kacey Estep.

Mark is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue Padilla; daughter & son-in-law Stacy & Wayne Bowman; son, Shane Padilla; granddaughters Caitlyn Bowman (Christopher Hodges) & Madison Bowman (Morgan Smith); sister Mickey (Buel) Gillenwater, and several nieces and nephews.

A service for those who wish to honor Mark’s memory will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.