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Elnora Akers Lipscomb

November 28th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elnora Akers Lipscomb 93, of Alum Creek, formerly of Sophia, past away Friday, November 28, 2003 at Heartland of Charleston after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Carlos Eugene and G. V. Lipscomb, seven sisters and one brother.

She was a member of Seventh Day Advent Church of Beckley.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter and son-in-law: Evelyn and Ennis Waddoups of Beatty, OR; 2 Sons and daughter-in-law: Hewitt and Carolyn Lipscomb of Arabi, GA; Clazence Lipscomb of Trail, OR; 1 Brother: Adair Akers of South Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Alberta Haga and brother-in-law, Barney of Sophia, W V; Eva Gragg of Scott Depot, WV; 9 Grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Thelma Pauley Midkiff

November 24th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thelma Pauley Midkiff, 87, of Monroe, Louisiana, formerly of Tornado, West Virginia, died Monday, November 24, 2003 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Midkiff.

Thelma was a member of the Monroe Bible Missionary Church.

She is survived by her: Sons: Marvin Midkiff of Conover, NC; Donnie Midkiff of Alum Creek; Daughters: Joyce Cook of Alum Creek; Mony Lawton of Monroe, LA; Nyleen Eversole of Davenport, IA; 12 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, November 28, 2003 at11:00 AM with Rev. Timothy Lawton officiating. Burial will beheld in Turley Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Gladys N. Holstein

November 23rd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gladys N. Holstein, 78, of McCorkle, died Sunday, November 23, 2003 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Laudric and two sisters, Mabel and Grace.

Gladys was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Sharon Madden; Sons: Mark Holstein; John Paul Holstein; 2 Grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; Special friends, Elaine Watts and Lisa Graley.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mike Kordusky officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Emory Weddington

November 20th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Emory Weddington, 86, of Alkol, died Thursday, November 20, 2003 at home after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his son, David.

He was a coal miner and an Army veteran of W WII.

He is survived by his: Daughter: Gail Stamper of Jacksonville, FL; Son: Larry of South Charleston; Sister: Bessie Clay of Julian; 12 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren; 3 Step-great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Burial with military graveside rites given by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Sunday from 1 to 3 PM at the funeral home.

Dorothy R. Bell

November 19th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dorothy R. Bell, 81, of Sproul, a precious wife, mother, “Granny” and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at home.

Dorothy was born on Friday, October 13, 1922 at Nellis, in Boone County, West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Burton Chandler, mother, Grace Pearl Green Chandler, sister, Dolly Karnilla, brother, Gilbert William “Bill” Chandler, sons, Tommie Earl Bell, Conrad Wayne Bell, Ronnie Sanford Bell, John Marshall Bell, daughter, Caroline Sue Lilly, grandson, William “Billy” Angelo Bell, granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Hannan and great-grandson, Noah Meadows.

Granny Dot is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Sanford Angelo “Satchet” Bell; son, James Michael and special daughter in law, Darlene Kay Bell of Sproul; daughter, Belva Jane and son in law, David Lee Brogan of Alum Creek; daughter, Gloria Elaine and son in law, Garland Wilson Hannan of South Charleston; son in law, Franklin Gay Lilly of Alum Creek and daughter in laws, Carolyn Jane Bell of Buffalo; Jean Bell of Charleston; 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; Brother, James Calvin Chandler of Chicago, IL. and sister Iris Jean Brady of St. Albans. Also many loving nieces and nephews.

Granny Dot was an active member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She retired from Kanawha County Schools with 31 years of service as a cook. She devoted many countless hours to school fund raisers, helping her neighbors, and those in need. Granny Dot loved her family and especially spending Christmas Eve with those she loved.

To her family she meant the world and her incredible spirit will be greatly missed, John 14: 1-3 “Let not your heart be troubled; Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my fathers house aze many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye maybe also, “Till we meet again in eternity – We love you!

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek with Rev. Lloyd Humphreys officiating. Burial will be at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM Friday at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek and one hour prior to service at the church.

Roy Norris “Mac” McCoy

November 17th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roy Norris “Mac” McCoy, 77, of St. Albans, died Monday, November 17, 2003 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was a retired Iron Worker from Union Boiler of Nitro and was a member of the Iron Workers Local 301.

He was preceded in death by his pazents Ernest and Ethel McCoy, and his brother, Forrest McCoy.

He is survived by: Wife: Betty (Pauley) McCoy; Son: Raymond N. of St. Albans; 3 Daughters: Barbara McCoy and Jennifer Albert both of St. Albans; Janie Blackshire of Mooresville, NC; 2 Brothers: Morris McCoy of Columbus, OH; Maxwell McCoy of Sod; 3 Sisters: Rachael Wingrove of Parkersburg; Maycel Young of Cross Lanes; Hazel Dent of Ruthdale; 3 Grandsons, 1 Granddaughter, 2 great grandsons, 2 great granddaughters.

Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Michael Mayo officiating. Burial will be in Hazlett Cemetery, Garretts Bend. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday prior to the service.

Deborah G. “Elkins” Frazier

November 7th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Deborah G. “Elkins” Frazier, 50, of Hernshaw, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 7, 2003 at the home of her mother, Dorothy Elkins of Hemshaw after a battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her father, Emil Elkins and sister, Patty Sue Elkins.

She was an assistant manager of the Marmet Go-Mart, a graduate of East Bank High School and was of Baptist faith.
Debbie is also survived by her Sister: Anita Kirk of Sissonville; 2 Nieces: Deanna Boothe of Pinch; Erin Williams of Sissonville; 1 Great-Niece: Brooke Boothe; 1 Great-Nephew: Paul Richard Williams;

Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Dan Williams officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Madison. Friends may call from 3 to 5 PM Sunday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Family request donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, W V 25064-3199.

Mary Kay Barker

November 4th, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Kay Barker, 40 of So. Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday November 4, 2003 in CAMC Memorial Division after a sudden illness.

She was an employee of CASCI of Charleston, formerly employed by Shawnee Hills of Charleston and was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church at Alum Creek.

Mary Kay was preceded in death by her mother Jean Allison.

She is survived by her: Husband: Richard Allen “RICK” Barker; Daughter: Amanda Barker of So. Charleston; 3 Sons: Owen, Ryan and Peter Barker all of So. Charleston; Father: Kenneth Jergens of Alabama; Sister: Kathy Roberts of Georgia; 2 Brothers: David Jergens and James Allison of Georgia; Step Father: Lee Allison of Georgia; And a host of other loving family members and friends.

Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 7, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek, with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM Thursday November 6, 2003 at the funeral home.

Shirley Elizabeth “Sis” Taylor Parsons

November 2nd, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Shirley Elizabeth “Sis” Taylor Parsons, 66, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at CAMC Memorial division after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was born August 7, 1937, daughter to the late Woodrow and Veatrice Taylor of Davis Creek. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Theodore Eugene “Bug” Taylor.

Shirley was a retired cook from Kanawha County schools.

 

She is survived by her: Husband: H.L. “Joe Bob” Parsons; Daughter and son-in-law: Santa and Ed Bennett of Chazleston; Son: Bob Parsons of Charleston; Granddaughters: Beth Grass and husband, Dan of Cross Lanes; Sarah Leigh Daniel and husband, Matt of Drawdy; Great grandchildren: Billy Grass, Layne Daniel, Cassie Grass; Six sisters: Carol Gillispie, Barbara “Boodle” Dixon, Audrey Shrewsbury, Mary “Merce” Dolin, Marta “Tidd” Pauley, Anita “Dee Dee” Thomas; Brother: Woodrow “Woody” Taylor; Shirley is also survived by 76 nieces and nephews, many other family members and many good friends.

Services will be held at the Davis Creek Nazarene Church, 102 Nazarene Drive, on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Frank Goff and Rev. Roger Vannoy officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Ann Hudson

November 1st, 2003 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mildred Ann Hudson, 81, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 1, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle, a brother, Buckey Kincaid, and a half-sister, Mary Willard.

Mildred was a loving mother, a devout Christian and member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher.

She is survived by five daughters, Sue DeBord and Mary Jo Meadows both of Charleston, Sharon Davis of Pennsylvania, Judy Klug of Wheeling, Christina Stover of Huntington; son, John Lyle Hudson of Charlotte, North Carolina; one sister, Juanita Jennings of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Jeff and Lisa Davis, Christopher and David Klug, Sarah and Joey Stover and Andrew Lewis. Lifelong friend Lorraine George and loving sister-in-law, Helen Goff Carver.

Services will be 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Keith Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call form 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.