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George F. Goode

July 3rd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

George F. Goode, 84, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Valley Center after a short illness.  He was retired from Pepsi Cola after 38 years service. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a faithful member and deacon of the South Charleston Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents, David & Sarah Goode; sisters, Gracie, Elsie and Viola; brother, Frank, Walter and Freeman.  Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Helen; Sister: Goldie Smith; 3 Sons: Daniel (Julie), Ronald and Allen; Grandchildren: Christopher, Heather, Allen Eugene, Kim, Tiffany and Katlyn.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park with Graveside Military Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Family and friends will gather Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Shirley K. Dunlap

June 25th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Shirley K. Dunlap 72, of McCorkle went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her sisters: Zulema Miller, Mabel Pauley and brother, Freeman Brogan.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Bo Melvin Dunlap; 4 Sons: Scotty, Norris, Ted and Jamey; 3 Step-children: Rita Walls, Kevin & Lisa Dunlap; Brother: Randall Butch Brogan; 11 Grandchildren; and 17 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Roe Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Family and Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made toward funeral services.

Ruth Church Cox

June 9th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

            Ruth Church Cox, 84, of St. Albans went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 9, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

            Ruth was born on July 28, 1926 to Rufus and Pearl Church of McDowell County. She was preceded in death by her parents, all four of her brothers: Phil, Corbett, Ed and Bill Church, and her husband, William Cox. She is survived by daughters, Cathy Hawk,Loganville,GA, Connie Campbell (Richard),  St. Albans, and Aaron Pendry,St. Albans. Ruth was also a loving grandmother to David Dubois (Andrea)  Tyler,TX,  ChadCampbell (Nicole),  St. Albans, Darren Dubois (Carmen),  Conyers, GA, Dustin Campbell, Philadelphia, PA, Alex Campbell, St. Albans and Logan Truman, St. Albans. She leaves behind three great grandchildren to help continue her legacy: Will and Chance Campbell and Cade Dubois.

            Ruth leaves behind wonderful memories of her self-less, compassionate service to all who crossed her path. She graduated from Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She spent her life using the skills she learned there to care for others. She worked atCharleston GeneralHospitaluntil 1960. Ruth then  worked for the medical department at DuPont, until her retirement in 1985.

            Ruth’s loves were family, nursing and her church, Highlawn Baptist of St. Albans. She had been a member there since 1965 and served her church in many capacities over the years. Members there came to depend on her compassionate, helpful service. She was, indeed, an example of Christ’s love to all who knew her.

            A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Highlawn Baptist Church on Sunday, June 12th    with  pastor  Mark Stauffer officiating.   Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the church.              The family would like to offer our sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Hubbard Hospice House for the exceptional loving care our mother was given. We would also like to thank Dr. Jonathan Lilly for his many years of care and concern. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Taylor Shane Dunlap

June 3rd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Taylor Shane Dunlap 20, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 3, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston.  He was a 2008 graduate of Lincoln Co. High School where he was the school’s first 1000 point scorer in basketball. He was offered many basketball scholarship but choose to attend Marshall University.

He is survived by his, parents, Calvin and Tammy Pauley Dunlap, sisters April Dawn Craddock and Shauna (G.) Cook, 2 special brothers-in-law, Clint Craddock and Bryan Cook, grandparents, Cline and Mae Dunlap and Lowell and Evetta Pauley.  He was like a brother to his very special nieces and nephew, Kaila and Kameron Craddock, and Jayden Cook.  Taylor was also loved by his aunt, uncles, cousins and other family members, and had a special bond with his many friends.

Service will be 11:00 am Friday, June10, 2011 at Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Alkol with Pastor and brother-in-law Clint Craddock officiating. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek. Burial will be at Lively Cemetery at Sod.  In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made toward the funeral services.

Charles Ray Fletcher, Sr.

June 2nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Charles Ray Fletcher Sr, 81, of Brounland Road Alum Creek went home to the Lord Thursday June 2, 2011 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  He was retired from Yeager Airport with 19 years of service, and a member of Brier Creek Baptist Church

He was preceded in death by his son; David Fletcher, daughter; Betty Gail Fletcher, parents William and Ellen Fletcher, four sisters and 1 brother.

He is survived by his wife Joanna of 61 years, children; Madonna (Joe) Lude of Ruth, Charles (Sandy) Fletcher, Jr, Ellen McCallister and Leasa Fletcher all of Alum Creek, Melody (Dale) McCormick, Patricia (Jerry) Holstine, Eddie Fletcher, Gary Fletcher and Kenneth Fletcher all of Brounland Road, 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister Mary (Ernest Pauley) of Dunbar and numberous neices and nephews.  Will be loved and missed by all.

Services will be 1:00 pm Monday, June 6 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastors Michael Gibson and Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park, So. Charleston. Family and friends will gather 6 to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home

Rose Marie Roach

June 2nd, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rose Marie Roach, 58, of South Charleston passed away Thursday June 2, 2011 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father Violet and Herbert Walton, brother Timothy Hall and daughter April Means.

She is survived by her husband Paul of 41 years , daughters, Alisha and Tracy Roach, and son, Paul Roach all of South Charleston, twin sister, Ruby Hall and sister, Judith Walton both of Alum Creek and 9 grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday June 5, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Lee Hamrick officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers family request contributions be made toward funeral services.

Charmie E. Lewis

May 20th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Charmie E. Lewis 95, of Alum Creek went home to the Lord Friday May 20, 2011 at the home of her daughter Grace Souder after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ira Lewis, parents Charles and Rogania Dunlap, brothers Vaughn, Rex, Fritz and Guy Dunlap and sisters, Esther Knapp, Gay Allen and Sophia Smith.  She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughter Grace Souder and son Bill Lewis both of Alum Creek, grandaughter Tammy Vickers of Alum Creek, grandsons Kenny Lewis of Hurricane and Tony Lewis of Yawkey, 5 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday May 24 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek with Minister Joseph Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery Alum Creek. Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home

Sandra Sue Good

May 19th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sandra Sue Good, 64, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil V. And Melva Coffman Vance and brothers, Michael and Eddie Vance.   She was a former employee of Black Diamond Girl Scout Council and Robin Godfrey Attorney-at-Law, and was very active in the Nitro High School Alumni Reunion.

She is survived by her companion of 30 years: Carl Edward Pauuley; Sons: Tony, Darrin and Steven Good; Step-children: Jody Hensley, Becky Parker, Carl E. Pauley II, and Tina Pauley Roberts; Brothers: John, Pat and Sam Vance; Sisters: Jackie Taylor, Sharon Layne and Terri Vance and many grandchildren and friends

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, May 23, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends will gather from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Phyllis Jean Tury Alexander

May 15th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Phyllis Jean Tury Alexander, a resident of Charleston, West Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2011 after a short illness.  She is the daughter of the late Belva Victoria Cooper, James Tony Tury, and the stepdaughter of Marshall R. Bosher.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Ann Alexander; ex-husband, Frederick Alward Alexander as well as many other family and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2011 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 900 Washington Street East, Charleston. Visitation for family and friends at the church on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with the Eastern Star memorial service at 7:00 pm.  Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Carlos E. Graley

May 11th, 2011 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

 Carlos E Graley, 66, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. He graduated from Washington District High School and Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) with a degree in education. He worked for Belle Lines / Smith Transfer for 22 years and then retired from Kanawha County Schools after teaching at McKinley Middle School for 18 years. He motivated and inspired so many students who looked to him as a father figure and encouraged them to complete their education. He truly had a gift as an educator.

He is survived by his wife, Delores (Jean Stowers) Graley; children Greg Graley of Liberty; Carla Graley Finch (Jeff) of St Albans; and Anthony Graley (Patti) of Charleston. His six grandchildren always brightened his day; Mitchell Finch, Amanda Jo Graley, Sarah Finch, Beth Graley, Carson and Sloan Graley.

He is also survived by his mother; Maggie (Wolfe) Graley of Alum Creek and three brothers; Danny Graley (Brenda) of Copperas Cove, Tx; Wayne Graley (Dolley) of Alum Creek; and Harold “Hooks” Graley (Susie) of South Charleston. Brother-in-law Danny Stowers (Elana) of South Charleston, WV.  

He was recently honored along with his brother Hooks and David Gillispie with a special recognition ceremony and banner at George Washington High School for their basketball accomplishments at the now consolidated Washington District High School. He was All State in 1963 with 29 PPG as well as All Kanawha Valley Conference in 1962 & 1963. He also carried his love of sports as he coached youth basketball and coached / umpired baseball games in Alum Creek. He also coached various sports at McKinley Middle School, and served as Athletic Director.   

Carlos had an extreme love for golf and leaves behind many golfing buddies. He also enjoyed fishing at his camp in Pocahontas County. He always had a good joke to tell and was cherished by so many for his sense of humor. Even as his battle with cancer came to a close he stated “send my golf clubs ahead to heaven so they will be there waiting on me”. He will no doubt enjoy his time in heaven where the sun shines every day and the 19th Hole is divine. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Moreland, Nurses at Dr. Jogenpolly’s office, and Scott Casdorph, Jennifer Kirsch, Ashley Casto, and Mary Akers with HospiceCare. Our sincerest appreciation also goes out to the many family and friends who have provided endless support during this time. Special thanks to neighbors and friends Jeff Ray and Johnny Myers. 

A celebration of life will be held at 1PM, Saturday, May 14th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Rev. Thomas Roberts officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, South Charleston, WV. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carlos Graley Memorial Scholarship c/o Ms. Varney at St Albans High School (304) 722-0212 or Hospice Care (304) 768-8523.