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Mary Kathryn Caruthers

April 20th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Mary Kathryn Caruthers, 47, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at CAMC General Division in Charleston.

She was a Christian and a graduate of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Audra Caruthers and brother, Ronald.

She is survived by her sisters, Sue (Mark) Holsinger and Sharon (Wayne) Midkiff; brothers, Paul Smith, David (Connie) Caruthers and Henry (Betty) Caruthers; and several nieces and nephews who considered her to be the best aunt ever.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park in Alum Creek.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Earl Junior Ryan

April 20th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Earl Junior Ryan, 81, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston.

He was born on February 24, 1937 in Flatcreek, WV, he was one of four children of the late James Earl and Cedilla McClure Ryan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Arvil Gay Meadows.

Junior retired from Kanawha Manufacturing and their subsidiaries with greater than 40 years of service.

He was a devoted Christian and served as Deacon at Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Julian, WV.

Junior was a member of the Griffithsville Lodge #71, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Tyrian #13, Kanawha Commandary #4 Knights Templar, Beni Kedem Shriners and the Order of the Eastern Star in Madison.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy; sons, Richard (Terri), Gregory (Teresa) and Todd (Jayne) Ryan; brothers, Victor (Shirley) of Alum Creek and Stephen of Canton, MI; sister, Phyllis (Sammy) Huffman of Alkol; sister-in-law, Odean Meadows of Wayne, WV; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was blessed with many wonderful friends and also had many years of pleasure from his friend, Molly the mule.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Ray Williams and Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Ryan Cemetery at Flat Creek, WV.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Shirley Jean Mullins

April 18th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Shirley Jean Mullins, 80, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Thomas Memorial Hospital-ER in South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce & Ival McCallister and her husband of 44 years, Donald Ray Mullins.

She was a 1955 graduate of Duval High School, a beloved member of Amy Baptist Church now Yawkey Baptist Church where she served as a deacon’s wife. She was a dedicated Clerk for the people of Lincoln County for 26 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie McCormick and Karen (Brian) Graley; brother Bill (Darelene) McCallister; grandchildren, Heather (Jason) Griffith, Lauren (Chris) Boner and Jacob Hall.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Chapman and Evangelist Jacob Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

 

 

Christine Ann Board

April 16th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Christine Ann Board, 65, of Alum Creek, went home on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, after a short illness.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dencil; son, Dencil Robert Board; brothers, James, Allen (Cindy), Mike, and Donald Richard; and sisters, Opal McClintock & Donna Boulet. 

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 20th at Curry Funeral Home  in Alum Creek with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to  HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Agnes J. Cook

April 16th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Agnes J. Cook, 92, of Sod, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Glasgow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Glasgow.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine.  She formerly attended the Vision of Harvest Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Walter, Jr. (Rebecca), Donald (Sandy), and Randall (Cindy) Cook; daughter, Loretta (Jack) Stonehill, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, April 18th at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Silva officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date in the McClure Family Cemetery, Sod.

James Michael Compton

April 12th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

James Michael Compton, 42, of Huntington, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

He attended Marshall University and was employed by CSC Services.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Compton. 

He is survived by his father, Jimmie and step-mother, Carolyn Compton, of Ripley.

Service will be 1:00p.m. Monday, April 16th at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Tim Showen officiating. 

Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service.at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grass Lick Baptist Church, 178 Pleasant Valley Rd., Given, WV 25271.

       

Anna Lou Wade

April 6th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Anna Lou Wade, 89, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a caregiver to all who needed her. Anna was a founding member of the Bride of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Jessie Wade; son, Phillip Wade; brothers, J.C., Marshall and Robert Adams; and sister Manoka Lynn.

Anna is survived by her daughter, Gloria (John) Soice of Cross Lanes; brother, Chester Adams; grandchildren, Steve (Alicia) Wade, Tracy Behnke, Sarah Soice and Chad Soice; great grandchildren, Justin, Jessica, Kyle, Madison, Kristian, Lacy, Jaxon and Jacey; and nephew, who she raised as a son, Gordon Monday.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Powell Cemetery in Hamlin.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kenneth D. “Tank” McClure

April 4th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Kenneth D. “Tank” McClure, 70, of Yawkey went home Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

He was a retired member of the Pipefitters Union Local 625 and a veteran of the  U. S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Martha; daughter, Courtney McClure; grandchildren, Hunter McClure, Jackson Tackett, Cayden McClure and Isaac Runyon; and brother, Dennis McClure.

Service with military honors will be 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

 

Nellie Mitchell McNealy

April 3rd, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Nellie Mitchell McNealy

Our mother, Nellie, 94, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on Monday, April 2, 2018.

She was born December 28, 1923 on Bills Creek, Putnam County. She was the daughter of the late Reverend P. A. Mitchell and Nora Miller Mitchell.

She was a Christian and active member of Highland Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Mellon Sunday School Class. She loved doing crafts for children. She was a graduate of Hurricane High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald, her brother Arden and sister Violet.

She is survived by her daughter Faye Hudson; grandchildren, Mark ( Cathy ); Danny ( Dina ); Becky ( Ronnie ); Luke ( Mary ); and great grandchildren, all of Fairmont. daughter Donna Brown ( Rod ) of Hurricane; grandchildren Chad ( Amanda ) of Willow Park, Texas; Ryan ( Sarah ) of Hurricane; Courtney of Morgantown and great grandchildren, Michael, Brook, Carly and Luke; daughter Carol Chapman ( Michael ) of Flat Rock, NC; daughter Dee McNealy ( Sidney ) of Clarksdale, MS; and sister Phyllis Melvin ( Bill ) of Laramie, WY.

Special thanks to Genesis Putnam Rehab Center for their care and compassion.

Funeral service will be 6 p.m., Friday, April 6, Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Reverend Rob Ely officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Highlawn Baptist Church 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions are made to Highlawn Baptist Church of St. Albans.

Frances Torman Chafin

March 28th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Frances Marvaine Torman Chafin, 88, of Griffithsville went home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

She was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.

Frances was preceded in death her husband, Willie; parents, Mann and Cora Alford; sons, David and Steven Torman; granddaughter, Kelley; brother, Virgil and sisters, Erma, Myrtle and Gladys.

She is survived by her daughter Catherine Triplett of Griffithsville and son, Gerry Torman of York, South Carolina; 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV has been family owned and operated since 1950.