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Bernard L. “Short” Meadows

April 6th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernard L. “Short” Meadows, 85, of Alkol, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at home after a long illness.
He was a Christian, a retired meat cutter for Stowers and Sons Grocery, Alkol, a 50 year member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71, a W WII Army Veteran, a member of the VFW Madison Post 5578 and a member of the Red Man Big Maple Lodge.

He is survived by: Wife: Jean; Sister: Jacqueline Stowers of Alkol; Brother: Charles Meadows of Alkol; Grandson: T.J. Meadows of Alkol; Step-granddaughter: Amber Holstine of Morrisvale; 1 Great Grandson: Dalton Holstine.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, Apri19, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Paul Meadows and Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Burial will be in Meadows Family Cemetery, Alkol with Masonic and Military Graveside Rites conducted by VFW Bennie Padilla Post 4768. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

The family wishes to express a special “thank you” to Hospice of Huntington and also to Sunshine.

Lloyd J. Roberts

April 4th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lloyd J. Roberts, 75, of South Charleston departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2004 at home after a long illness. He was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and his family.

He was born on February 24, 1929 in Olcott, WV. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and a retiree of CAMC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James &Edith Roberts; brother, David; sisters, Florence Biddinger and Katie Johnson; daughter, Jennie Moore; and 1 grandson.

He is survived by his loving family: Wife: Susie; 2 Sons: Michael of Charleston Mark of South Charleston; 3 Daughters: Susan Winnings of Dunbar Sandra O’Neal of St. Albans Wanda Johnson of Leesburg, VA; 1 Sister: Louise Grinstead of South Charleston; 5 Brothers: Russell and Danny both of Sumerco, Clifford and Phil both of FL Jeff of Olcott; 4 Grandsons; 4 Granddaughters; Lifelong friend, Billie Williams.

Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, Apri18, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Doyle Young officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Harold C. Thornton

April 1st, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harold C. Thornton, 85, of So. Charleston died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at a Personal Care Home in St. Albans, after a short illness.
He was retired from FMC at South Charleston with 45 years of service. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. He was a Baptist.

He is survived by: 1 Daughter: Mary Rader of Dunbar;  4 Sons: Chet of Oakridge, TN Doug of St. Albans Bill of Hurricane Tim of Buckhannon; 4 Sisters: Inez Pauley &Imogene Caldwell both of Hurricane Louise Diehl of St. Albans Jane Carpenter of Culloden; 1 Brother: Jimmy Thornton of Hurricane; 10 Grandchildren; Many Great-Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, Apri15, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Merlin Provance officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Virginia E. Runyan

April 1st, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia E. Runyan, 84, of Sod went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at home after a long illness.
She was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Sod, WV.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters &sons-in-law: Patsy & C.B. Keeney of Alum Creek Nancy & Bob Matthews of Sumerco; 4 Sons &daughters-in-law: Richazd &Betty Runyan and Charles &Vickie Runyan both of Sod Kenneth &Bonnie Runyan of Alum Creek Gary &Deanna Runyan of Merritt Island, FL; 2 Sisters: Mary Gillenwater of Sumerco Helen Teel of Sandusky, OH; 16 Grandchildren 19; Great Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Apri13, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Ministers Justin heel &Kenneth Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

The family suggests donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. The family would also like to express a special thank you to all of Virginia’s caregivers.

Harley Lee Clark

March 24th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Harley Lee Clark of Sumerco, two day old infant son of Justin and Mindy Clark, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He is also survived by his: Maternal Grandparents: Ginger Daugherty Jeff Masterson; Patemal Grandparents: Bobby and Cheryl Clark; Maternal Great Grandmother: Mary Daugherty; Patemal Great Grandparents: Bobby and Arbutus Clark; Maternal Great Great Grandmother: Bernice Smith.

Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Meddie Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rodney Eugene Pauley

March 23rd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rodney Eugene Pauley, 59, of Olcott, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at home after a long illness.

He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America.

He is survived by: Wife: Joetta; 3 Sons: Rodney, John & Shawn Pauley; 2 Sisters: Ruth Marshall Janet Baire; 1 Brother: Donnie Gene Pauley; 4 Grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. James Webb officiating. Burial will be in Brounland Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made toward funeral expenses.

Merri C. Mallory

March 22nd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beloved wife and mother, Merri C. Mallory, 45, of Yawkey, died Monday, March 22, 2004 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Midway road.

She was currently employed at the Quick Mart in Yawkey and formerly was an activities director for area nursing homes.
Merri is survived by:

Her husband: Bernie; Son &daughter-in-law: Bernie Mallory, II, and Anita of Davis Creek; Parents: Lyle and Shirley Atkins of Davis Creek; 2 Sisters &brothers-in-law: Sarah Jarrett and husband, Jeffrey of Elkview; Janet Malone and husband, Thomas of Davis Creek; 2 Brothers &sisters-in-law: Roger Atkins and wife, Teresa; Jeffrey Atkins and wife, LouAnn all of Davis Creek; Several nieces and nephews and best friend, Sarah Samples.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Thursday, March 25, 2004 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Frances Marie Kinder

March 22nd, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frances Marie Kinder, 60, of Hamlin, formerly of South Charleston, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at the home of Danny and Sylvia Adkins, caregivers, at Hamlin.
She was a lifelong member of Hilltop Baptist Church, South Charleston.

Frances is survived by her brother, Delmer Joe Kinder of Ohio; sister, Charlotte Robbins of Marlton, New Jersey and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Virginia Myrtle Dragoo

March 20th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Myrtle Dragoo, 81, of Griffithsville, West Virginia, died Saturday, March 20, 2004 in John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Virginia.

She was born in Lincoln County, attended the Amy Baptist Church, Yawkey, the Good Samaritan, Harvey Town and was a member of the Women of the Moose, Hopewell, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Eliza Brumfield Smith, her husband Lines Dragoo, three daughters Nella Ruth Davis, Betty Gail Hill and Wanda Faye Dragoo.

Surviving are two sons, Ernest C. Dragoo and wife, Libbie of Hopewell, VA and Charles K. Dragoo of Griffithsville; three daughters, Phyllis Ring of Coeburn, VA; Carolyn S. Cumm of Huntington and Virginia Myrtle “Genny” Griffiths and husband, Alan of Disputanta; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Forest Curry and Rev. Roger Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Orchard Hill Memory Gardens Yawkey. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 9 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

Opal D. Smith

March 19th, 2004 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Opal D. Smith, 86, of South Charleston died Friday, March 19, 2004 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maggie Dent; husband, John Henry Smith; four brothers, Raymond, Orville, Harvey and Delbert Dent.
She was a lifetime member of Thomas Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary with over 3500 hours volunteer service. She was a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to bowl and was active in the Venture Lanes bowling league. She attended both the Alum Creek Church of Nazazene and the Davis Creek Church of Nazarene. She also loved to cook and garden.

She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Edwin E. “Gene” Smith of South Charleston Donald and Patti Smith of Charleston; two daughters and son-in-law, Janet E. Shamblin of Tampa, Florida, Phyllis L. and Bill Dollman of Culpepper, Virginia; one brother and sister-in-law, Denver and Hazel Dent of South Charleston; one sister, Hazel Alford of South Charleston; two additional sisters-in-law, Phyllis Dent of Charleston; Alice Smith of Huntington; brother-in-law, Kenneth Smith and wife, Bette of Naples, FL; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

Service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, Mazch 21, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mayford Witt and Pastor Chazles Larne officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Pazk. Friends may call Saturday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.