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Penelope “Penny” Marie Saul

October 18th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Penelope “Penny” Marie Saul, 61 of Sumerco, WV, born November 11, 1959, gained her wings Friday, October 15, 2021. She was the 1st born to Orville (Buster) & Norma Roberts.

Penny is survived by her husband of 43 years, Rick Saul, two sons, Derrick (Miranda) and Jarrod (Emily). She is also survived by two grandchildren, Zane and Zaley, brother Alan (Sherry) Roberts, sisters, Patty (Randy) Coy, and Angie (Jason), six nieces and nephews, and three great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial will be 1:00pm, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Drive, Dunbar, WV, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.

Eugene Garnett Pauley

October 15th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Eugene Garnett Pauley, 83, of Alum Creek, WV passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Garnett & Aline Pauley, brothers, Hansel and Charles Pauley, sisters, Macel Rhodes and Mildred Pauley, and his brother-in-law Dave Reed whom Gene was very close too.

He attended Van High School.

He is survived by sisters, Paulette Reed and Kathy Gillenwater. Eugene was affectionally known as Uncle Bub to his nephew who was like a son, Jason (Melissa) Hines and his great-nephew Kaleb (Danielle) Hines.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Carolyn and a host of other nieces and nephews and friends who will greatly miss him.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Anderson Cemetery, Sumerco, WV.

Joyce Ann Myers

October 14th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Joyce Ann Myers, 70, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at CAMC – Memorial, Charleston.

She is preceded in death by her parents Harold & Ellen Sanford, siblings, Harold, Walter, Helen, Jeanie, and Mike.

Joyce was a member of Higher Ground Christian Fellowship, St. Albans where she served with the Ladies Ministries.

She is survived by four children, Billy Osborne, Richard (Nicole) Roberts, Scott (Andrea) Roberts, and Angie (Will) Roberts, sisters, Betty Roberts and Ellen Miller, and brother Eugene Sanford. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one more on the way. And many other family and friends who will miss her greatly.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Higher Ground Christian Fellowship, 702 Hansford Street, St. Albans, WV 25177 with Pastor David Bragg officiating.

Steven Craig Midkiff

October 14th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Steven Craig Midkiff, 67, of Alum Creek, WV passed away on October 12, 2021. He was born October 9, 1954, to Paul Jack and Martha (Patsy) Midkiff. His father preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Hatfield and Kristen (Matt) Kincaid; grandchildren, Atticus, Leyla, and Ellie Hatfield, Owen and Ben Kincaid; brother, David Eric (Yolanda) Midkiff; aunts Marian Crowe, Yvonne DeBord, Jewel Asbury, and Mary Hager; uncle, Dennie Bell; and many special cousins.

Steve graduated from South Charleston High School in 1972. He retired from Clearon in 2009 after 35 years of service. He enjoyed riding his Harley and the many friendships he formed through that.

It was Steve’s wish that he be cremated. A memorial service will be Monday, October 18, 2021, at 1:00pm with Greg Meikles officiating at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, WV.

Our special thanks to Hospice for their wonderful care of Steve.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Glen Dwain (Hippy) Adkins

October 12th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Glen Dwain (Hippy) Adkins, 79, of Alkol, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his father, Asa Glenn Adkins; his mother, Mildred Kathleen Adkins; and brother, Bob Adkins.

Glen is survived by his sister, Kay Adkins-Graley of Sumerco; children, Rod Adkins of Yawkey, Anthony Adkins of Cross Lanes, Kenneth Adkins of Peytona, Jonathon Adkins of Cross Lanes, Glenda Adkins of Tucson, AZ; puppy Ginger; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Glen (Hippy) was a longtime member of the Brothers of the Wheel Motorcycle Club Family. He was also a former member of the Lost Souls Motorcycle Club, and Mountaineer Motorcycle Club. Glen was respected and loved by many friends and neighbors. Glen (Hippy) was truly one of a kind. He was an honest, loving, hard working man who took pride in everything that he did.

He retired from Hobet Mining Company where he was an excellent dozer and grader operator and could run any piece of heavy equipment. He also drove tractor trailer for Chemical Leiman Tanklines and A.J. Wiggins. He was a certified welder and worked on motorcycles and cars all his life. He loved riding his motorcycles and felt at home with his motorcycle family. He will be deeply missed by all.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Dwayne Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Branch Cemetery, Spurlocksville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mary Carrier

October 12th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Mary Jospehine Brown, 81, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 11, 2021, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Pauley and Larry Carrier; parents, Dennis & Sylvia Brown; stepdad, Don Webb; brother, Herky Brown; and son-in-law, Bob Boesch.

Mary was a beloved grandmother and a Godly mother who gave her heart to the Lord when she was very young at a tent revival in the Ruth community.

She is survived by her two children, Chuck (Sandra) Pauley & Judith Lynn; grandchildren, Chad & Hannah; great grandchildren, Curtis, Abigail, Angel, Maggie Jo, Chandler, Abby, & Madison; and brother, Bobby (Juanita) Brown; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Ruth Community Church with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Dewayne Lawrence Morris

October 11th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Dewayne Lawrence Morris, 53, of Sumerco, WV, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at home after a short illness. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Martha Helmick and the dad that raised him, James “Jamup” Pauley.

He will be cremated, and his ashes spread at a later date.

Mae Deloris Dunlap

October 10th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Mae Deloris Dunlap, 84, of Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the home of her son Calvin.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Cline, parents, Monroe & Gertie Gillispie, sisters, Betty, Emmogene, Martha, and Magdaline, brothers, Glen and Ellsworth Gillispie, and grandson, Taylor Dunlap.

She is survived by her son, Calvin Dunlap (Lana), daughter, Donna (Bob) Hill, five grandchildren, Jason, Curtis, April, Shauna & Ashley, and six great-grandchildren, Jayden, Kaylor, Adria, Garrett, Kaila and Kameron.

She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Shirley Smith, Cheryl Hughes, Pamela McGilton, Lorraine Gillispie, brothers-in-law, Charles Dunlap and Dempsey Dunlap Lacy and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was a Christian.

The Family wants to give a special thank you to Dignity Hospice and Lana Allen for their loving care of Mom.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors, Ernie Vance, Clint Craddock, and Todd Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Dennis L. Burdette, Jr.

October 8th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Dennis L. Burdette, 49, of South Charleston, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Steele and son, Micah Burdette.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Adrian Burdette, Isaac Burdette, Marissa Banks; father and stepmother, Dennis & Cynthia Burdette; sister, Rachel Mace; brother, Christopher Burdette; grandson, Kyler Josiah Burdette.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Roger Dean Holley

October 7th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Roger Dean Holley of Alkol, passed away at home on October 7, 2021, at the age of 77. Born June 25, 1944, he grew up in Alkol.

He attended Woodville Grade School and Scott High School graduating in 1963. He worked summers during high school cutting gas right of ways for Libby Owens. After graduating, he went to work for Fred Black Sr. at his business in Danville. He started working as a Receiving Clerk in 1966 for a wholesale grocer called The Creasey Company located in Kenova. He worked there 21 years until they went out of business and started working at Sams Club in 1988, where he retired in 2008.

Roger was saved in April of 1981 at a revival held by evangelist Bud

Culbertson at Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church at Alkol. He attended church regularly from then until his recent health issues. He served at different times as the Sunday School Superintendent, was a Sunday School teacher several years and a member of the church choir. In a testimony in the 1990’s, Roger once said, “There’s two people I want to see when I get to Heaven and that’s Tucker Holley and Secso Linville.”, his grandfathers.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Breedlove Holley; sons, Rodney Holley and Darren Holley and his wife Mollie; daughter, Amanda Holley Gibson and her husband Gibby; grandchildren, Sarah Holley, Caleb Gibson, Logan and Landon Holley, and Noah Gibson; sister-in-law, Cindy Breedlove Saul and brother-in-law, Joey Breedlove and his wife Star.

Per Roger’s wishes, he will be cremated, and private services will be held.