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Curtis Thomas Hoffman

July 2nd, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Curtis Thomas Hoffman, 43, of Alum Creek died suddenly at home Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

He was in the chrome plating business for most of his career.

He is survived by his father: D. T. Hoffman; sister, Debbie Vance; niece, Ashley Vance; nephews, Brent and Cole Vance, Donald Thomas and Scotti Layne Hoffman.

Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Monday, July 2, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in Rywant Cemetery, Dunbar.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Evelyn Melanie Williamson

June 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Evelyn Melanie Williamson, 61 of Charleston went home to the Lord Friday June 8, 2012 after a long illness.

She worked in the medical field as a phlebotomist.

She was preceded in death by her parents Emmitt and Ruth Cyrus Mitchell, brother Frank Mitchell and companion Eric Watson.

Melanie is survived by her son Chad Watson of Charleston and sister Penny Fockler of Charleston.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.

Vivian “Bibby” Scragg Meadows Marcum

June 12th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Vivian “Bibby” Scragg Meadows Marcum, 77, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Golden Living Center – Riverside in St. Albans, WV.

She is survived by her  sisters, Pauline Johnson,  and Anna Reynods;  brother, Harold Scragg  and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Family Memory Gardens, Low Gap, with Minister Floyd Maynard officiating.   Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Humbard “Goat” Kidd

June 12th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

 

Humbard “Goat” Kidd, 91, of Alum Creek, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness.

He retired with 40 years of service from FMC, where he worked as a machinist-mechanic. He loved to hunt, fish and hunt molly moochers. He was a water witcher. and  had successfully found water veins for over 200 people. He was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ and loved to tell people about Jesus. He loved to tell stories and sing songs.  He helped his son open Kidd’s Body Shop in Alum Creek and later opened Corridor G Mini Storage.   Humbard loved his birthplace home on Deer Run at Priestley Ridge, which he called the Hollowrosa.

He was preceded  in death by his wife, Hazel Kennedy Kidd; sisters: Bessie Pauley, Tressie Wagoner, Effie Lacy, and Elsie Lacy; brothers: Lloyd and Woodie; father, M. E. Kidd and mother, Rebecca Kidd.   He is survived by his son, David of Alum Creek; daughter, Ellen (Earnest) Sowards of Alum Creek;  sister, Bossie Bougher of Alum Creek and long time friend,  Nellie Gillispie of So. Charleston.  Grandchildren: Stacy (Lori) Kidd, Leslie (Danny) Webster, Micah (Amanda) Sowards, Aaron Sowards and six great grandchildren.   He will be sadly missed by all that loved him.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM   Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Minister Richard Runyan and Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.   Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.   Family and friends will gather Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

Stella Virginia Henick

May 28th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Stella Virginia Henick, 90, of Brounland Road, Alum Creek, passed from this life  Sunday, May 27, 2012 after a long illness at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

She is survived by her brother, Gene Henick of Alum Creek; several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 30th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Mike Graley officiating.  Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Sultanna “Kay” Graley

May 28th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

Sultanna “Kay” Graley, 54.  of South Charleston, took her final road trip on Thursday, May 24, 2012 after a short illness.

She was preceeded in death by her mothers,  Dorothy Moore and Susie Meadows;  and fathers,  Rufus Moore and Sam Meadows.

Kay is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, William Edward Graley Jr.; son, Jeremy Graley and his wife, Angela Graley;  daughter,  Tiffany Graley and her fiancé,  Joe Vickers and a “mom” to many more.

She also had 5 grandchildren that she cherished more than life itself, Jeremy, Savannah, Avery, Sam, and Sophia. Also surviving are her brothers,  William T. Shamblin, Clifford Shamblin, Lovell Meadows, Bill Meadows and Rick Meadows and wife, Lori; sisters, Joan Matthews and Dawnita Chandler, and numerous nieces, nephews and a few very special friends. Kay was an amazing woman who touched so many lives and will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 29th at 1:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Rev. Jr. Holley officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.   Family  and friends will gather from 11:00 – 1:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Robert W. Bradshaw

May 15th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Robert W. Bradshaw,79, of Garretts Bend died May 14, 2012 after a long illness.

Born in Glasgow, WV, son of the late Wesley C. and Alice Bradshaw. Also preceded in death by his wife Wilma Lee Bradshaw, sister Clarice Linkous, stepdaughter, Jane Ann Curry, grandson Corey Bradshaw, step granddaughter, Michelle Midkiff.

Bob retired from AEP with 35 years of service and Nitro Electric after 20 years. He was an electrical engineer. He served in the Korean War and as a member with the 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg, NC.

He is survived by daughter Janet Bradshaw of Orlando, FL, stepdaughter, Bronda (Rick) Adkins of St. Petersburg, FL, stepson Mark (Gail) Midkiff of St. Albans, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Jane (Fred) Walker of Goose Creek, S. Carolina and Willa Jean Bradshaw, of Rand, WV and one brother, Ronald (Betty) Bradshaw of Gandeeville, WV.

Some of Bob’s happiest times were at his camp in Pocahontas County while hunting and fishing. His wishes were to be cremated and his ashes scattered there. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday May 17 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek, with Minister Joseph Watts officiating.

Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org/donate.

Josephine Pauley Clark

May 14th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Josephine Pauley Clark, 68, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness.

She attended Merritts Creek Church.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Rev. Monroe “Esmond” Pauley; parents, Fred and Mary Fancy Dunlap; four brothers, Cecil, Elmer, Dean and Bill; sister, Wanda.

She is survived by her husband, Elmer Clark; son, Shawn (Teressa) Pauley of Julian; daughter, Bennesa Pauley (Frank Mitchell) of Charleston; brothers, Cline and Charles Dunlap and sister, Shirley Smith; Eight grandchildren, Ashley, Jacob, Cayden, Samantha, MacKenzie, Caleb, Corey and Courtney; step-children, Tony, Susie, Ray, Chris and Mark Clark.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 16th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek . Burial will following in Pine Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hubbard Hospice House, Dr. Haffar and Dr. Nicole Wiley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Curry Funeral Home for Josephine Clark.

Brenda S. Garnes

May 14th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Brenda S. Garnes, 51, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Hospice West, South Charleston after a long illness.

She served the community as a volunteer at Ruthlawn Elementary School for 7 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Ray Roberts.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Ted, daughter, Mandy Garnes and son, Brandon Wood Garnes, her mother, Macel Roberts and two brothers, Gordon (Gretta) Roberts and Kevin (Stacy) Roberts, Aunt: Billie Means, and many other loving family members.

Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, May 16th from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Curry Funeral Home Chapel. There will be no other service.

Heather Nicole Adkins-Baldwin

May 13th, 2012 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

 

Heather Nicole Adkins-Baldwin, 33, of Sod went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dwayne Adkins and sister, Stephanie Adkins.

She is survived by her husband, Rodney; two sons, Jacob and Justin; mother and father, Bonnie and Melvin Pauley of Woodville; siblings, Dwayne (Cheryl) Adkins, Brian (Kim) Adkins, Katrina Miller, Timmy (Julie) Adkins, Crystal Lovejoy, Brooke (Scott) Terlikowski, Kari (Matt) Wood, Sherri (Tony) Adkins-Lovejoy, Shandi (Luke) Pauley-Glenn, Emily (Adam) Humphreys and Wes (Nikki) Pauley.

There will be a time for family and friends to visit from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, May 14th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.. A private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Curry Funeral Home Niki’s name.