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Susie Kay Lambert Long

January 27th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Susie Kay Lambert Long, born July 19, 1954, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. She left this world and was received by Jesus. She loved the Lord above everything. He was first in her life. She even had the faith that took her from Alkol, WV to Branchland, WV on an empty tank and made it.

Susie was a retired equipment operator from the United Steel Workers and was a former waitress at Lincoln Star, Virgil’s, and other local restaurants.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Just to be half the person she was would make you perfect. To remember her is to remember love, life, and unwavering faith. She brought love to everything. In times of darkness, we could count on her love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chelcie & Thelma Lambert; son, Jason Long; great grandson, Zac; siblings, Junie Lambert, Ersel Lambert, Audrey McCallister.

She left behind the love of her life, her husband of 32 years, Johnny W. Long; children, Kay Miller; Timothy (Melissa) Abbott, Steven (Jennifer) Abbott, Tony (Amy) Long, Travis (Kristi) Long, Adam (Michele) Long; grandchildren, Jeffy, Johnathan, Jordan, Kayla, Karlee, Kate, Chelsea, Kaylee, Lacey, Alex, John, Chloe, Katie, Kirsten, Taylor, Kacie, Avery, Cody, Kelley Jo; great grandkids, John Michael, Jayse, Ella and Eli, siblings, Patty (Raymond), Rita (Roger), Helen (Walter), Nona (Stanley), Angela (Eugene), Dwayne (Sheila), Alan (Sissy), Millard “Bimbo” (Veronica); and a host of very special nieces and nephews.

We love you mommy!!! Until we meet again…

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery, Ely Road, Sod. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arnold “Vic” Hughes

January 26th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Arnold “Vic” Hughes, age 76 passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on January 23, 2023. “Vic”, as he was affectionately known, was born April 12, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown.

Vic’s passion was golf. He loved everything golf. He also loved to travel and knew his way around the bowling alley. However, it was his daily breakfast dates with his friends at McDonalds that brought him a great amount of joy. He loved his family and lived each moment for his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Harold and by his mother Nina and stepfather Forrest McCoy. Left to cherish his memory are his two sisters, Teresa Callahan and her husband, John and Beth Leontopoulos. His four sons, Harold and his wife Heather, Chris and his wife Misty, David and his wife Amber and Sean with his wife Devon. His adoring grandchildren, Eli, Ashlyn, Bree, Kyndall, Olivia, Xander, Aubrey and Jackson.

Funeral services for Vic will be held January 29, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the Life and Legacy Good Shepherd Chapel located at 6525 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Aaron Graley officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.

Frank Elkins

January 26th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Frank Elkins, 84, of Alkol passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at home.

He was a timber worker, working for Dickie Hodge, the Harless’, & Jack Cooper. He loved to ride horses.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda; daughter, Carrie Lynn Elkins; daughter-in-law, Jacquita, and his brothers & sisters.

He is survived by sons, Mickie (Tina), Rickie (Janice), Paul (Anna), & Harley “E.H.”; sister Maybell (Tandy) Stephens; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Alamander Elkins Cemetery, Parsner Mt. with Pastor E.J. Dolin officiating.

Keith Alan Harris

January 23rd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Keith Alan Harris, 57, of South Charleston passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at home. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Edward (Eddie) Lewis Belcher, II

January 22nd, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (8 Comments)

EDWARD (EDDIE) LEWIS BELCHER II, 63, of Charleston, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home.  Eddie was born November 6, 1959, at McMillan Hospital. He was a 1978 graduate of George Washington High School.  He was an employee of the State of West Virginia, working in the past in the offices of the Secretary of State, the Governor, and the Attorney General.  He most recently served as the Supervisor of Supplies and Mail for the West Virginia Legislature’s House Clerk and Staff.   Decorating the Christmas Tree there was a joy for him and all who saw it.

Eddie was the son of Betty and Edward (Buss) Belcher of Alum Creek.  He is survived by his sisters:  Teresa (Michael) Singer of North Carolina, Cheryl Belcher of South Charleston and Carlye (Greg) Barnett of South Charleston; his step children Tonya (Ricky) Justice and Todd (Shannon) Egnor and their children and grandchildren; and his niece, Rachel (Michael) Whitfield of North Carolina and their sons, Bennett and Colin.  Family was important to Eddie, evident in his dedication to annual family reunions, his calls and visits to aunts, uncles and cousins and his love for his great-nephews.                                        

Eddie was the kind of guy that made friends everywhere he went. This was evident in the myriad of friends he had from across the nation and especially within West Virginia.  His collection of friends represented every walk of life, socio-economic group and political persuasion. He was known for his excellent cooking skills (even published a cookbook, Favorite Recipes from Mom to Me) and his gracious hospitality.  

Eddie always had a smile, a kind word and was willing to do what he could to help others.  He was known as a “Civic Warrior”, organizing fundraisers in times of crisis, collecting hats and gloves for the homeless, and advocating for his home community of Alum Creek.  In 2010 he was named the Citizen of the Century for the Alum Creek Centennial. He was instrumental in the installation of the traffic light at the dangerous intersection of Corridor G and Brounland Road, was a founding member of the former Alum Creek Alliance for Community Development, (which laid the groundwork for the community building nearing completion in Alum Creek), and most recently persisted in a dangerous situation on Bee Tree. Mountain, where the road was impassable, making it impossible for school buses to pick up children, until road crews were sent to make necessary repairs to secure the road’s safety. The story is told of a church in Alum Creek that suffered a devastating fire.  Eddie organized a gospel sing to raise funds to support the rebuilding.  When the offering was taken and the Head Usher gave Eddie the total, unfortunately Eddie’s expectations had not been met.  Eddie gave an impassioned speech from the pulpit, which concluded with him asking the Head Usher to pass the plate again.  By the end of the evening, Eddie’s goal had been surpassed.  

Eddie was certainly one-of-a-kind. Our family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from those who knew him.  We will cherish your kind words of condolence, the memories you have shared and our mutual loss of such a generous soul, who truly had the heart of a servant.

The funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Singer officiating, Ben Salango delivering the eulogy, and Eddie’s grandson Brandon Justice will offer a prayer during the service. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Friends and family will gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Cleo Paul McCallister

January 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Cleo Paul McCallister, 86, of Sumerco went to be with the Lord Friday, January 20, 2023, at home.

He retired as a heavy equipment operator.

Cleo was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Artie; parents, Vaden & Faye Miller McCallister; brothers, Vaden Jr.; sisters, Dottie & Juanita.

He is survived by children, Tresa McCallister, Penny (Alan) Skidmore, Paul (Mary) McCallister; grandchildren, Keith Jr. (Meghan) Newcomer, Justin (Emily) Skidmore, Jesse Skidmore (Shanen), Gatlin & Sarah McCallister; siblings, James & Eugene McCallister; Hilda (Larry) Griffith, Mildred (Denny) Clark, Richard (Mary) McCallister; sister-in-law, Billie Jean.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dwight Wayne Graley Sr.

January 21st, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Dwight Wayne Graley Sr., 66, of Emmons, WV went home to be with his Lord & back into the loving arms of his mom, Thursday, January 19, 2023, after a fall.

Dwight graduated from George Washington High School in 1975. He worked for CSX Railroad for 8 years.

He was preceded in death by his mom, Geraldine Graley; grandparents, Milton & Irene Graley, Paul & Edith Barker; in-laws, Hassel & Doris Pauley.

Dwight leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Sue; sons, D.W. & Emily, Joey, Stephens & Mary; father, Kyle T. Sr. & Delores Graley; brother-in-law, Gene & Robin Pauley; grandchildren, Conner, Colton, Cody, Keira, Jacob, Zoey, Cerria, Tommy, Tyler, Logan, Bentley, Dakota (Miranda); great grandchild, Peyton. He is also survived by his brother & sisters, Peggy, Delores, Kyle Jr. & Val, Marsha, Michael & Marlene, Donna & Tommy; several nieces & nephews; and a host of friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Michael Graley officiating. Burial will follow at Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Special “thank you” to Bobby & Marie Parsons, Bobby Jr., the nurses & doctors at CAMC General STICU, and the WV State Police Headquarters at South Charleston.

Jeffrey Ryan Dickens

January 19th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jeffrey Ryan Dickens, 40, of Ashford passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, unexpectedly at home after returning from work.

Jeff was a coal miner for 21 years and currently worked for Blackhawk Speed Mines at Cabin Creek. Jeff was a great husband, dad, son, brother, and a very hard worker. He loved the outdoors and was active with his kids in sports. Jeff was very selfless, always putting others before himself.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James & Della Dickens, June Persinger; nephew, Austin Stratton; and many other family members.

Jeff is survived by the love of his life, being together since the age of 12, his wife, Michelle; 2 children, McKenzie Leigh Dickens & Jacob Ryan Dickens; mother, Paula Dickens; father, Johnny (Ann) Dickens; brother, John (Angela) Dickens; sister, Renee (Brant) Gibson; father & mother-in-law, Ronnie & Martha Barker; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Mary Ann) Barker; nieces & nephews, Haley, Sam, Emma, Seth, & Ethan.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday January 22, 2023, at Ashford Church of God Holiness, 231 Ashford-Nellis Road, Ashford with Pastors Randell Kinder & Randy Saunders officiating. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends 2 hours before the service at the church.

Tonya Michelle Harrison Byrd

January 18th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Tonya Michelle Harrison Byrd, 54, of Ridgeview, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Allen, Sr.& Sharon Lee Allen Harrison.

Tonya is survived by long time loving partner, Jeff Mitchell; daughters, Brandie Harrison-Rogers & Lucius Rogers, Rachel Crouch; sisters, Macia Renee Harrison, Mary Elizabeth Harrison, Paula Harrison Mitchell (J.J.); brothers, Rick Rhodes (Aly), Paul Allen Harrison, Jr. (Christie); loving granddaughter, Layla Marie Rogers; and nephews and great nephew.

Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Gary E. Byrd

January 17th, 2023 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Gary E. Byrd, 76, of Nitro passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2023.

He served in the US Army as a SP5 Sergeant and a sharpshooter. He willingly served and did one tour of duty in Vietnam.

He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 54 years; sons, Gary W. (Shawn), of South Charleston, Mike of Clendenin, Eric (Dreanna) of Nitro; daughter, Crystal (Wayne) of Nitro; brothers, Gene (Dorothy) of South Charleston and Paul of Haughton, LA; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating. Burial will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Kanawha Hospice for the care and comfort over the last few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary’s name to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312 or any veteran’s outreach program.