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James Allen Young

April 6th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

James Allen Young, 56, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Allen worked in sales in the construction business. He formerly pastored several area Freewill Baptist Churches and was currently attending McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church since the recent passing of his wife Melissa Dawn Young.

In addition to his wife, Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Pearl Young.

He is survived by his son, Zach; daughters, Miranda and Mariah Young; granddaughter, Mila Young; brothers, David (Robin) Young, Larry (Brenda) Young, Charles Young; sister, Janet (Jessie) Holstein.

A celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2021 at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.

Charlotte Marie Moore Hill

April 5th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Charlotte Marie Moore Hill, 83, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Gene Hill, and parents, Thomas & Thera “Teddy” Moore.

Charlotte was a lifelong member of Davis Creek Church of Nazarene where she served with her husband as Sunday School teachers, greeters and many other roles.  She worked as a bookkeeper for Exxon Service Station.

She is survived  by her daughter, Lawanna (Dr. Glen) Wright, son, Rex (Nancy Falin) Hill, sisters, Linda Lou Boggs and Elenora Sue (Steve) Burford, and grandchildren, Hannah Marie Wright and Nathan Alan Wright.

Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Rick Gardner and Chuck Britt officiating.  Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Davis Creek Church of Nazarene, 102 Nazarene Dr., South Charleston, WV 25309 or Hospice of Kanawha Valley, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

“Cashie” J. White

April 2nd, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

“Cashie” J. White, 89, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 1, 2021 at home.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Vada Rose Holden and brother, David Asa White.

“Cashie” is survived by sister, Myra June Means of Louisville, KY and Margaret Jane Conley, of Brunswick, OH.

Due to COVID, the family will have a private service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.

Madora Katheryn Goode

April 1st, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Madora Katheryn Goode, 80, of Griffithsville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice West.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Alice Morrell and sister, Marjorie Rayborne.

She is survived by her companion of 33 years, Bobby Carper, daughter, Carolyn (David) Hall, son, John Goode, step-children, Rita, Keith, Sonya and Steve, three grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, a great-grandson, and five step-great-grandchildren. 

Madora was a long-time employee of the State of WV. 

Service will be 5:00pm Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, with Pastor Butch Loftis officiating.  Burial will follow at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gloria Lee Runyon

March 31st, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Gloria Lee Runyon, 84, of Sod, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at home.

Gloria was a lifetime member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and formerly served as Postmaster for the Yawkey Post Office.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Runyon and parents, Lenzie and Wanda Lou Neal McCallister.

Gloria is survived by daughter, Robin (Chilton) Harbert; son, Lee (Wanda Tribbie); grandson, Brock (Jamie) Justice; and great grandson, James Justice.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Clyde Gwin and Johnny Runyon officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rosemary Stone

March 31st, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rosemary Stone, 77 of Alkol went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Hospice West in South Charleston.

Rosemary was born February 18, 1944 to the late Arnold and Gladys Stone.

She is survived by two sisters; many nieces and nephews, including her special nephew and caregiver, John Stone.

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jessie Perdue officiating. A private burial will follow in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the funeral home.

The family gives a special thanks to Teays Valley Center Cherry Blossom Nursing Staff and Hospice for their tender care.

Waynoka Matthews Kelley

March 29th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Waynoka Matthews Kelley, 97, of Yawkey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Kelley, parents, John & Blanche Matthews, siblings, Mary Virginia Perdue Roberts, John Matthews, Samuel Matthews and Garnette Vickers.

She was a machine operator for Western Electric, Baltimore, MD, and a member of Yawkey Missionary Baptist Church, formerly Amy Missionary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and served as choir director. 

Waynoka is survived by several nieces and nephews and by Sue Huffman, who was her niece and caregiver. 

Services will be 1:00pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brenda Alice Taylor

March 27th, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Brenda Alice Taylor, 76, of Dunbar passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Brenda was a paralegal with Jackson Kelly and a former employee of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. She was an avid square dancer and loved to play softball.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Freer and Emma Hughes; and longtime companion, Jerry Womack.

She is survived by sons, Max (Nikki), Dwayne (Amanda), and Rick (Lori); grandchildren, Nick, Colin, Brandon, Dillon, Chenoa, Derek, and Chip; sisters, Edna Smith and Mary Beckett.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco.

Gary David Alford

March 22nd, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Gary David Alford, Sr., 75, of Cross Lanes, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cline & Blanche Alford. 

Gary worked for 33 years for National Cash Register as a Field Engineer, a 1963 Duval High School graduate, and attended Bible Center Church and working faithfully in the Children’s Center.  He was in the US Army 3rd Batallion 24th Armored Division – Specialist 5th Class during the Vietnam War.

Gary is survived by his wife, Jean, son, Gary (Crystal), daughter, Heather (Ray) Brown, step-daughter, Jeannine Chandler, step-son, Fred (Kelli) Chandler IV.  He is also survived by grandsons, Tyler Mullins and Corey Alford, step-grandsons, Ethan Chandler and Elliott Chandler, great-grandchildren, Molleigh Chappel and Braxton Sweeney, brother, Jack (Barbara) Alford, and beloved pets, Radar and Hershey.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Friday, March 26, 2021, at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, with military graveside rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768, with Pastor Richard Thompson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2102 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25311 or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Earl Ellsworth Grinstead

March 21st, 2021 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Earl Ellsworth Grinstead, Jr., 82, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Virginia Grinstead. 

He was a master electrician for Union Carbide for over 40 years, a member of the South Charleston Church of Christ, and enjoyed playing golf and was on the Carbide bowling team.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vesta.  He is also survived by many nieces & nephews, great-nieces & nephews and great-great-nieces & nephews, as well as many cousins.

Services will be 1:00 pm Friday March 26, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Louis Watts officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV. Friends will gather Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home.