Header

James W. Hess

October 10th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

James W. Hess, 80 of So. Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at home after a short illness.

He went to heaven to be with his mother Etha Lee Tayloe-Hess, father Charles Edward Hess, brothers Fred ,Charles, Glenn Eugene Hess and his daughter Donna Jean Hess.

He was a WWII Army veteran and former owner of the Hess Brothers Service Station at Alum Creek and was a natural storyteller and gifted mechanic, loved spending time with his family and his beloved grandchildren. He also enjoyed his two little dogs, Pepper and Tiger.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia. Daughters Linda and husband John Skrobak, Kay and husband Martin Minske. Son, Mike and wife Cindy Hess.

Stepchildren, Terri Mollohan and husband Mike and Jerry Lee Wood.

Grandchildren, Dr. Jocelyn Kelly Bockelmann and husband Andreas, Joshua Ian Holley and wife Sara, Jamie and Jessi Hess, Stephanie Mollohan and one great grandchild Sai Holley.

Brothers, Kenneth, George and Joe Hess.

Funeral service will be 8:00 PM Thursday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hess Family Cemetery in So. Charleston with Military Rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 . Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Kanawha Hospice Care 1143 Dunbar Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Assoc. 1248 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV, 25311.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice, Barbara Wilson and Sandra King for their care and assistance.

Maurice Monroe “Pete” Murphy

October 9th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Maurice Monroe “Pete” Murphy, 90, of Cape Coral, FL formerly of St. Albans, WV passed away Monday, October 9, 2006 in New Port Richey, FL., after an extended battle with cancer.

He retired from FMC Corporation, So. Charleston on March 1, 1978 after 42 years of service.
He was a founding member of the East End Church of Christ, St. Albans, WV.
He was preceded in death by:

Wife: Marie Murphy; Parents: Hugh & Della Murphy; Brother, Lester Murphy; Sisters: Margaret Murphy & Mildred Hirst.

He is survived by:

1 Daughter: Marguerite Buckalew, Cape Coral, FL

2 Sons: Hugh Murphy (spouse Bobby), New Port Richey, FL
Michael Murphy (spouse: Sally), Cape Coral, FL

1 Sister: Madge Lore, St. Albans, WV

7 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
3 Great -great Grandchildren

Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2006 at the East End Church of Christ, 2235 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans, WV with Minister Sean McCallister officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the East End Church of Christ, 2235 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Thruman “Fat” Stickler

October 3rd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thurman “Fat”Stickler, 93, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday October 3, 2006 at Meadow Brook Assistance Living Home at Camp Creek after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife Muriel Hill Stickler, twin brother Kermit, brother Cyphas, sister Bessie and parents James and Stella Stickler.

In the early 50’s he started to Morris Harvey College to get a teaching degree and began teaching grade school. Married Muriel Hill in December 1958. He did carpentry work, worked hard in the fields, fox hunted on the hills and never gave up.

His dad told him after his leg was amputated-now you’re not going to be able to do what other boys do now-but that spurred him on, he worked, played ball, fox hunted lived a great life and always had a positive attitude.

Ask him how he was and he would always answer, “fit as a feddle”.

He was a Christian all his life, Loved music, knew the musical notes and taught at many churches. Led singing and was a member at the Porter Fork Baptist Church all his life where his mom and dad were charter members.

He lived all his life on the Stickler farm in Yawkey, except for a short time in Griffithsville while he built his house.

He is survived by his Niece, Joan and her husband Kenneth Mitchell of Yawkey and many friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 6, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Minister Kenneth Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

William H. Byrd

October 2nd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William H. Byrd, 100 of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 2, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital Charleston after a short Illness.

He was a member of the Coal Mountain Church of God St. Albans and was retired from the AFLCIO Local Labors Union 1353 in Charleston.

He is survived by his:

Wife: Coltus

3 Sons: Freeman Byrd of Yawkey;
Calvin Byrd of Sod;
Herman Byrd of Baton Rouge, Louisiana;

Daughter: Bertie Lou Gearheart of Shelby, OHIO;

Sister: Lucy Roberts of Alkol;

21 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
11 Great- Great Grandchildren

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Brian Haber officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Virginia Ferguson

September 23rd, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Ferguson, 87, of St. Albans, passed from this life to a “pain free” home with her Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Ginny was born on January 15, 1919 in South Charleston and was the daughter of the late George and Garnet Belcher Turley.

She was a youth and adult Sunday School teacher and served on many committees and boards during her 58 years as a member of Highlawn Baptist Church. She loved her church and her many Christian brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Dinah Johnson and husband, John of St. Albans, Kathi Refosco and husband, Art of Maryland; step-daughter, Lynda Baldwin of Texas; sisters, Alice Downey and husband, Lee and Betty Spradling all of St. Albans.

6 Grandchildren Kelly Tinsley & husband Mike of Hurricane, Vickie and Jay Johnson of St. Albans, Angie Bosley and husband Danny of Maryland, Joe Refosco and wife Jodie of Maryland, Tony Refosco and wife Michele of So. Carolina. Five Great Grandchildren, Mitchell Tinsley, Torie, Emillee and Kambrie Bosley and Nick Refosco.

Ginny was a kind, sweet and gentle soul and was our angel here on earth.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, with the Pastor Rev. Joe Hyde officiating. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday, at the Highlawn Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Highlawn Baptist Church Building Fund, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177 or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV.

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

Jo Jean Wass Sullenberger

September 21st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jo Jean Wass Sullenberger, 84, of Charleston, died Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Valley Center South Charleston after a long illness.

Graveside service and burial will be 4:00 PM, Saturday at Bethany Cemetery, Goffs in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon “Hopey” Whitten Baisden

September 16th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sharon “Hopey” Whitten Baisden, 61, originally from Lincoln County, resident of Elkins, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins after a long illness.

She was born November 15, 1944 in Lincoln County. She attended Duval High School, as well as, Morris Harvey College, and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. She worked at the State House for the Department of Motor Vehicles and worked as a deputy in Lincoln County. She helped her father in his general store from a very early age. She was a very successful self-employed business owner. She was a very creative seamstress, especially known for her beautiful quilts. She was very talented at the piano and in mathematics. She brought joy to those around her and will always be remembered for her selfless love and generosity. She was enjoyed for her wit and humor and admired for her intelligence. She had unconditional love for her children and grandchildren, who will miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Whitten.

She is survived by her three daughters, Angie Tiffner of Charleston, Bridget Tiffner of Kentucky, Cynthia Tiffner Marontate and husband, Barry of Ontario, Canada; mother, Hazel Whitten of Woodville, brothers, Barry Whitten and Chiquita of Woodville, Roger Whitten of Woodville, Ronald Whitten and Katherine of Griffithsville and Donald Whitten and Charlotte of Griffithsville; grandchildren, Brandon Tiffner, Chris Eggleston, Jennifer Eggleston, Shane Perry and James Marontate and great granddaughter, Kaylee Phillips. She was much loved by Denny Baisden of Elkins and Delores Hall of Elkins, who was also her caregiver.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Arthur Hensley and Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Vona Gail Adkins

September 12th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Vona Gail Adkins, 64, of St. Albans passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Ross Hartwell.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by:

1 Daughter: Leslie Morris of St. Albans

2 Sons: Robert Sean Adkins of Fayetteville, NC
Jantzen D. (J.D.) Adkins of St. Albans

Mother: Flossie G. Hartwell of Peoria, AZ

2 Sisters: Ella Jane Hartwell of New River, AZ
Paula Hartwell of Wickenburg, AZ

1 Brother: Franklin R. Hartwell of Virginia Beach, VA

7 Grandchildren
1 Great Granddaughter

She was a loving mother & Grandmother.

Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 14, 2006 with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Davis Creek. Service is in care of Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

Calvin Nathan Hall, Jr.

September 6th, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Calvin Nathan Hall, Jr. of St Albans went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6, 2006 after a short illness.

He was born August 2, 1923 in Lincoln County, WV, a son of Calvin N. Hall, Sr. and Oma Roberts Hall. He was a shareholder and founder of Hall & Hall CPAs, A.C. in St. Albans where he has served the area in public practice for over 53 years. He was a loyal West Virginia University Mountaineer and an avid outdoorsman. He was an original member of the current St. Andrew United Methodist Church, which he dearly loved as his own family.

He proudly served his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater aboard the LCI 21 Vessel as a Boatswain’s Mate Second class and was awarded the the Purple Heart for service. He was sworn in the Navy on July 4, 1942 at the Keith Albee Theater in Huntington and was discharged on Veteran’s Day in 1945.

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Hall McComas, Lura Hall Scites and his children, Emily Hope Hall and Mark Stephen Hall and his grandchildren, Parker Evan Van Tassel and Benjamin Seton Hall.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Wilma Houchins Hall; daughters, Abigail F. Van Tassel and husband, David, Jane A. Foster and husband, Kermit; sons, Calvin N. Hall, III and wife, Rhodanna, and John A. Hall; five grandchildren, Calvin N. Hall, IV, Jared N. Hall, Megan Faith Van Tassel, Andrew D. Van Tassel and Elizabeth Jane Foster.

A celebration of his life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2006 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, with Rev. Loretta Isaiah, Rev. Janet Harman and Rev. Ross Harrison. Burial will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family will receive friends and family on Friday, September 8, 2006 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Elevator Fund, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177 or the United Methodist Layman’s Foundation, in care of Harold Burke, 5312 Nesting Way, Cross Lanes, WV 25313.

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

Dessie (Keeling) Davisson

August 31st, 2006 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dessie (Keeling) Davisson, 97, died August 31, 2006 in Ironton, Ohio.

She was born June 12, 1909 in Tango, West Virginia to the late W. C. And Margie Hill Keeling. She lived most of her adult life in Ironton, Ohio where she met and married her late husband, Ralph Davisson. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, who raised her, Gertie McClure Keeling; three sisters, Norine Morton, Wynoka Crowder, and Mae Hudson; brothers, Cecil, Clifford, Okey and Asa Keeling.

She belonged to The Franklin Furnace Baptist Church. She was a great lady, sister and friend to all.

Dessie is survived by four sisters, Betty Rabel of Sod and Mary Wallace, Phyllis Rife and Mayme Zirkle all of Sumerco.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be held on Tuesday at the Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio.