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Estel “Gerald” Loftis

March 29th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Estel “Gerald” Loftis, 72, of Barboursville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 29, 2010, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Marie Loftis.

He was a retired brakeman for CSX Railroad with 32 years of service and served in the US Airforce. He also loved hunting and fishing,but his favorite pass-time was researching genealogy,  “digging up bones”.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 45 years Glenna, children Paula Browing, Wyatt (Jennifer) Loftis, and Alana (Robbie) Hall, brother Jackie Loftis and sister Norma Roberts, grandchildren Christopher, Hannah, Bryce, Sofie, and James.

Services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road,  Alum Creek, with Rev. G. E. McCabe officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

James S. “Jim” Roberts

March 16th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James S. “Jim” Roberts, 81, of St. Albans, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington.

Jim was retired from Union Carbide as a civil engineer with over 38 years of service, he was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church were he served the Lord in many capacities, such as Boy Scout Leader, working with youth and was a member of the choir, he also was a member of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, was a Marine veteran of the Korean War and greatly enjoyed listening to and sing gospel music.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann, son Ken Roberts, daughter Kathy Comuzie, step-daughters,  Terry Thomas and Kimberly Richard and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral service and burial will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel South Charleston with Pastor Kevin Norvell. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are in the care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Mildred G. Fisher

March 12th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mildred G. Fisher 93, of Circleville, Ohio formerly of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Friday March 12, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband,  Henry S. Fisher;  son,  Henry Steve Fisher, Jr.; parents Iva and William Kuhn; brother, Charles Kuhn and sisters, Ruby McLaughlin and Louise Benincosa

Mildred was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia October 4, 1916 was a devoted mother and grandmother.  She formerly attended Loudendale Nazarene Church.

Left to Cherish her memory are children, Esther (Frank) Hudson of Circleville, Ohio, and Donna

(Ed)  Moore of Charleston, West Virginia.

Brother, William Kuhn of Cincinnati, Ohio and sister, Barbara Jones of Crossville, Tennessee.

7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service and burial will be 2:00 pm Tuesday March 16, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum  Chapel with Pastor Clarence Hutton officiating. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

The family would like to thank everyone who prayed and encouraged us through our mothers illness. We especially thank Columbus Heartland  Hospice and Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Heartland Hospice P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, Ohio 43699 in memory of our mother.

Mildred was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved to read, crochet and bake. She was always wanting to give to give to family and friends. We will truly miss her but she will always be in our heart.

Arrangements are in the care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Alfred Charles Branham

March 12th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Alfred Charles Branham, 74, of South Charleston passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at home surrounded by his family.

He was a retired truck driver and member of Teamsters and United Mine Workers of America.  He was a member and served as an usher at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard & Nell Branham.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Flo

Daughter and son-in-law: Rhonda and Jay Marino

Son and daughter-in-law: Jeff and Tina Branham

Son: Greg Branham

Grandchildren: Nichole Sweeney, Charles Marino, Cara Branham, Jeffrey Shane Branham, Scott Edward Branham and Emily Branham.

Great Grandchildren: Sophia and Coleson Sweeney, Shane and Jacob Branham.

Service will be 1:00 PM Monday, March 15, 2010 at Hopewell Baptist Church located at Junction of 119 S. And Brounland Road, South Charleston, with Pastors Dwight McClure and James Parsons officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends may call from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the church.

The Family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the David Lee Cancer Center for their kindness and caring friendship. A special thanks to Dr. Ahmed Khalid.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Marvine Breedlove

March 8th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marvine Breedlove, 80, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 8, 2010

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Breedlove; parents, Dora Tabor Egnor and William Egnor; Children: Harlan Wilbert, Teddy Lane, Benjamin Scott, Rose Jane and Dottie Evelyn Breedlove; brother, James “Cecil” Egnor; sisters, Pauline Adkins and Dottie Louise Egnor; granddaughter, Kimberly Adkins.

She is survived by:

Son: James William (Leola Gay) Breedlove

Daughter: Betty Jo Pitts

Sister: Izola Egnor

Brothers: Russell Egnor, Jesse L. Egnor and Junior Egnor

Grandchildren: Nina Pitts, Dora Searls (Jerry) Egnor, Joseph (Maggie)

Breedlove, Carolyn (Tommy) Egnor

Great Grandchildren: Jonathan, Kevin & Ashley  Egnor; Katie, Kelly & Breanna Breedlove; Brooklyn Searls, Austin Adkins, Caleb Linville, Randy C. Adkins.

Very special friends, Patty Adkins and Lloyd Pitts

Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, March 12, 2010 at Sand Fork Baptist Church Griffithsville with Pastors Oshel Bell and David Vickers officiating.   Burial will be in Sand Fork Cemetery.   Family and friends may gather 1 hour prior at the church

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek in care of arrangements.

Everett “E.J.” Cooper

March 5th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Everett “E. J.” Cooper, 78, of Charleston, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at CAMC Teays Valley after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife Glennith, parents Everett and Carrie Cooper, sisters Effie   Lovejoy and Glenna Stone and brother James Lawrence Cooper.

He was retired from Smith Transfer Corporation with 33 years of service and was a Army Veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jackie and Steve Paine of Hurricane, and sister Esta Daugherty of South Charleston. 4 grandchildren Holly Michelle Magnuson, Jonathan David Paine, Elizabeth Anne Paine and Brooks Andrew Paine and 1 great grand-daughter Rhys Jacqueline Magnuson.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday March 8, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek. Burial will follow in Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends may gather from 4 to 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Sally Ann Means

February 26th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sally Ann Means, 62, of Camden, went home to be with Jesus, on Friday, February 26, 2010, at West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown, following a short illness.

She was the wife of Bruce Dallas Means. They shared 43 happy years of marriage with never an argument.

Besides her husband she is survived by her daughter, Gloria Kay Means of South Charleston, sons, Dallas Lee (Brenda) Means of South Charleston, and John William (Kathy) Means of Clover, and step-son Ralph Pistore of Charleston.

Sally is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Robert, Brandon, and Jason McCord, Michael and Bruce Means, and Jessica Dillon. Brothers: John Johnson of Arizona, and Jerry  (Tina) Reed of Germany. Sister Pat Wagner of Camden.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Delbert and Edith Johnson of Milton Freewaters, Oregon; sister Mary Johnson and brother Leslie Johnson both of Oregon.

A Home-going Celebration  will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with pastors Paul Thompson and Danny Whited officiating. Burial will follow in B J Means Memorial Cemetery on Spring Hill Mountain. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Prov. 31: 28, 29.

Ralph Boyce Duncan

February 25th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ralph Boyce Duncan, 71 of So. Charleston died Thursday, February 25, 2010. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Monday March 1 at Graceland Memorial Park. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements

Patty Jean Justice

February 25th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Patty Jean Justice, 71, of Cross Lanes formerly of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Eugene Justice, grandson, Timothy Michael Sterling, and brother, Lloyd Gillenwater.

She was a graduate of Duval High School and a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, WV.

She is survived by:

Two Daughters: Kim (Jim) Cyrus  –   Cross Lanes, WV

Dee Dee (David)  Sterling  – Siberia, Russia

Two Sisters: Geraldine Marker  – Sumerco, WV

Bonnie Clark     – Sumerco, WV

One Brother:   David Gillenwater – Sumerco, WV

Six Grandchildren:   Matthew, Zach, Brittany, Rebekah, Ryan & Timothy

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Frank Chapman and Delbert Hawley officiating.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV.

Friends will gather from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311,.

Linda Sue Mallory (Walls) Campbell

February 24th, 2010 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Linda Sue Mallory (Walls) Campbell, 57, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 24, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Traci Walls; parents, Paul & Essie Mallory; brothers,

Stevie & Clifford Mallory.

She is survived by her husband: Michael Grubbs

Son: Michael Walls of London, England

Sisters: Brenda Walker-Bowen of St. Albans

Jenny Collins of Ripley

Edna Arias of West Palm Beach, FL

Kathy Stone of Morrisvale

Brother: Ike Mallory of Culloden

and a host of nieces and nephews: Jami Saul, Ronnie Collins, Jennifer Meadows, Stephanie Hooper, Jessica & Mallory Stone, Jason Mallory, Misty Burns, Julio Arias, Kayla & Jacob Mallory.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm Monday, March 1, 2010 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Mike Kordusky officiating.  Friends may gather from 12 – 2:00 PM on Monday.