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Nina M. Danks

April 26th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nina M. Danks, 83, of South Charleston died Friday, May 26, 2000 at home after a long illness.

She was retired from Insurance Service Office in Charleston. A member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, South Charleston. A member of the Rebecca Lodge, South Charleston, and lifelong resident of Kanawha county.

She is survived by: 2 Daughters: Pamela Snodgrass of Hurricane, WV Carla Wade of St. Albans, WV 2 Grandchildren Carla Huffman Luke Wade 2 Great Grandchildren: Kearsten & Dylan Huffman.

Private Graveside Service will be be held Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 3:30 PM at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston with Dr. John Allen officiating. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of the arrangements.

Edna Spencer Bailey

April 25th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edna Spencer Bailey, 92 of Charleston, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at Valley Health Center, South Charleston, after a short illness.

She was a native of Charleston and a member of the Nazarene church.

She is survived by: 4 Daughters: Frances Childress of Charleston, WV; Doris DeBord of Charleston, WV; Wanda Vanhoose of Charleston, WV; Debbie Shaffer of Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: Clyde Spencer of Charleston, WV; 13 Grandchildren; 20 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the First Church of Nazarene, South Charleston, Friday April 28, 2000 at 7:15pm with Rev. Merlin Provance & Rev. Morton Estep officiating.  Committal service will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston on Saturday at 11:00am.

Martha Jane Eskew

April 21st, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Martha Jane Eskew, 99, of South Charleston, died Friday, April 21, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Janice Whitlock with whom she made her home after a long illness.

She was a Christian, a homemaker, a lifelong resident ofKanawha County and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Eskew, Sr., one daughter and two sons.

She is survived by: Additional Daughters: Virginia Eskew Sanders ofKopperston, WV; Betty Zane Hill of Elkins, W V; Dora Ellen McCormick of Dunkirk, IN;
3 Sons: George W. Eskew, Jr. ofBrounland, WV; Ken Allen Eskew of Robbins, TN; Paul David Eskew of Hartford City, IN;
38 Grandchildren; 68 Great Grandchildren; 28 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Terry Hogue officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Monday, April 24, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. If you wish family ask that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064.

Henry Garrett Holstein

April 17th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Henry Garrett Holstein, 54 of Alum Creek, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

He was a retired Coal Miner for U. S. Steel and he attended the Olcott Community Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Mary; 3 Daughters: Lisa Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Debbie Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Crystal Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Son: Garrett Holstein of Chelyan, W V; 3 Foster Daughters: Marie Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; Alpha McCallister of Alum Creek, W V; Debbie Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 1 Foster Son: Mason Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; 7 Sisters: Alice Holstein of Ashford, W V; Rowe Eller of Ashford, W V; Wanda Stewart of Alum Creek, W V; Martha Kirk of AlumCreek, W V; Regina Williarns of Alum Creek, WV; Rose Kirk of Alum Creek, W V; Becky Thompson of Alum Creek, W V; 3 Brothers: Paul Holstein of Alum Creek, WV; Joey Holstein of South Charleston , W V; Roger Holstein of Alum Creek, W V; 12 Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, April 2Q 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. J. R. Mooney officiating. Burial will be held in Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

James W. Gillenwater

April 16th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James W. Gillenwater, 58 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a former painter for Dale Raynes, was retired from Lester Raines, was a member ofthe Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church, and was a life long resident of Lincoln County.

He is survived by his: Wife: Virginia; 3 Sons: James Allen Gillenwater of Hagerstown, MD; Michael Gillenwater of St. Albans, WV; Joey Gillenwater of South Charleston, WV; 4 Sisters: Betty Dunlap of Sumerco, WV; Helen Steele of Hurricane, WV; Ruby Sandt of Winfield, WV; Janet Jones of Winfield, WV; 2 Brothers: Darrell Gillenwater of Alum Creek, WV; Kenneth Gillenwater of Robertsburg, WV; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Monday, April 17, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

James C. Danks

April 13th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James C. Danks, 87 of South Charleston, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at home after a short illness.

He was a retired carpenter from FMC, a charter member of FMC Sportsmans Club, a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church located in South Charleston and was a member of ODD Fellows of Spring Hill.

He is survived by: Wife: Nina; 2 Daughters: Pamela Snodgrass of Hurricane, WV; Carla Wade of St. Albans, WV; 2 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild Niece: Armilda Perry of Charleston, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Dr. John Allen officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call 2 hours prior to service on Saturday.

Mabel Mae Gunnoe

April 13th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mabel Mae Gunnoe, 84 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Gunnoe, also by her 3 sons: Ray, Franklin, &Jimmy Gunnoe. She was a Christian and a Baptist.

She is survived by her: 4 Daughters: Nada Gunnoe of Griffithsville, WV; Bina McComas of Hamlin_ WV; Nola Miller of Griffithsville, W V; Daisybell Gunnoe of Griffithsville, WV; 4 Sons: Arlie Gunnoe of Sod, WV; Allen Gunnoe of Madison, WV; Orvie Gunnoe of Hedgesville, WV; Lowell Gunnoe of Manasas, VA; 2 Brothers: Donald Jarrell of Danville, WV; Luther Jarrell of Roosevelt, UT; 23 Grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren.

Service will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. William Cline and Rev. Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Saturday, April 15, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Ruby Jewell May Cooper

April 11th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruby Jewell May Cooper, 102 of St. Albans, formerly of Griffithsville, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Albans after a long illness.

She was a homemaker a member of the Eden Baptist Church, Griffithsville and was preceded in death by her son Ross May.

She is survived by her: Sister: Marvene Mason of Barboursville, WV; Niece: Betty Collins of St. Albans, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, April 14, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in May Cemetery, Griffithsville. Friends may call 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home.

“S.B.” Samuel Bryan Matthews

April 10th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

“S.B.” Samuel Bryan Matthews, 80 of South Charleston, died Monday, April 10, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was retired from F.M.C. with 43 years of service as a turbine repairman, a member and deacon of the Bethel Baptist Church, South Charleston, was a former native of Lincoln County, lived in South Charleston for 53 years, and was a Navy veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his: 2 Sons: Samuel Quentin Matthews of South Charleston, WV; Steven Larrel Matthews of St. Albans, WV; 3 Daughters: Paula Jo King of South Charleston, WV; Vonda Blanche Turner of South Chazleston, WV; Marla Rae Goff of Orlando, FL; 1 Brother; John Matthews of Sod, WV; 2 Sisters: Garnet Vickers of Alkol, WV; Waynoka Kelley of Yawkey, WV; 9 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Joe Wolfe and Pastor Johnny Matthews officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Pazk, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Edith L. Nunn

April 6th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Edith L. Nunn, 57 of Alum Creek, died Thursday, April 6, 2000 at CAMC General Division after a long illness.

She was a former mail contractor for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of God’s Tabernacle in Spring Hill.

She is survived by her: 1 Son: Dwayne R. Nunn of Alum Creek, WV; Mother: Mildred Chafin of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Brothers: Jack Chaffin of Alum Creek, WV; Clifford Chaffin ofLauringburg, NC; 2 Sisters: Patricia Barker of South Charleston, WV; Gloria Duncan of Charleston, WV; Caregiver: Janet Lovejoy of Hamlin, WV;

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Bill Stanley and Pastor Randy Stanley officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday.