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Julie Ann Gillian

September 24th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Julie Ann Gillian, 42, of St. Albans died Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a short illness.

She was the company administrator for the Children’s Theatre of Charleston. Julie was very active in theater in the Charleston area. She was involved in the Charleston Stage Co., Kanawha Players as well as the Children’s Theatre in various capacities. She was a former employee of January’s Academy of Dance in Charleston. She served as an instructor and director at Camp William and often in other theatre camps. She was an active member of Highlawn Baptist Church where she had served as a children’s choir director and helped with the drama presentations.

She is survived by: 3 Sisters: Lisa Gillian Simmons of Sandyville, WV Amy Gillian Jarrett of St. Albans, W V Emily Gillian Boles of St. Albans, WV; 2 Brothers: David Michael Gillian of Cross Lanes, WV Matthew Richmond Gillian of Hohenwald, TN; Nieces &Nephews: Greg, Sarah, Timothy, Chelsea, Jenny, Justin, Brad, Geoff, T. J., Melissa, Erica & Elyse.

Memorial service will be 7:30 PM Thursday, October, 3, 2002 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia. Friends will be received from 5:30 to 7:30 PM prior to the service. Interment will be in Richmond Family Cemetery, Sandstone, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the following: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25064, the Children’s Theatre of Charleston or Highlawn Baptist Church Music Program.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in charge of services.

Beulah Florence Hill

September 20th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beulah Florence Hill, 90 of South Charleston, died Friday, September 20, 2002 at Sweetbriar of Dunbar after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and former member of the South West Church of God in South Charleston.

She is survived by her: Daughter: Marian Stover of St. Albans, WV; 2 Sons: Don Hill and wife, Barbara of Willington, OH; Robert Hill and wife, Wanda of Cleveland, OH; 12 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 16 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Monday, September 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Sophia Dolores Smith

September 18th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sophia Dolores Smith, 90, of Teays Valley, formerly of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church and the Dunbar Eastern Star.

She is survived by: 1 Daughter: Janet Perry of Scott Depot, WV; Niece: Jean Tauck of California.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at the funeral home.

Mary Frances McClure Antill

September 16th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Mary Frances McClure Antill, 78 of Alkol, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2002 at CAMC General Division.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and church secretary. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Arritt.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; two sons, Timmy Antill of Yawkey and David Antill of Millwood; one daughter, Loretta Whitten of Alkol; one brother, Clarence McClure ofFlint, MI; two sisters, Mane Calhoun of MI and Dorothy Meadows of Alkol; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren;

Services will be held at the Sycamore Grove Missionazy Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Darrell Searls and Rev. Bill Pistore officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 from 6 to 8 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek and on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jerry D. James

September 8th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jerry D. James, Sr. 66 of Alum Creek, died Sunday, September 8, 2002, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a retired mechanic for Hobe Mining and was preceded in death by his son, Jack and granddaughter, Camy Jo Pettry. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Janice Pazsons James; Daughter: Jo Ellen Pettry of Ashford; 3 Sons: Jerry D. James, Jr. of Ashford; Frank James of Marmet; Rev. John James of Alum Creek; 3 Brothers: Robert of Gleason, Tennessee; Dennis of Chicago, Illinois; Kelly of Alum Creek; 2 Sisters: Donna Pazsons of Ashford; Rita Mustel of Illinois; 17 Grandchildren; 3Step-Grandchildren; Special Friend: Evelyn Lowman Special Friends: Steve Casto Family.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with son, John James, Rev. F.A. Giles and Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will be in the Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Jo Ann Trent

September 5th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jo Ann Trent Linville Miller, of Barboursville, West Virginia.

“Jesus said” Come to me. all you who labor, and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. The gates of Heaven opened and the trumpets sounded on September 5, 2002 to welcome our loved one home to be with her Lord. after a long and courageous bout with cancer. As she ascended into Heaven, she was greeted by her earthly Mother and Father Pearl and John Trent; as well as other loved ones and friends. She was their only child. A 1954 graduate of Duval High School, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Charleston University, and a Masters degree in Administration from Marshall, plus and additiona142 hours which included a Reading Certification. She was a member of W VEA and NEA, retiring from the Lincoln Co. Board of Education with 30 years service. She was a Baptist by faith and enjoyed going to many different churches. Her spirit and love of family live on in her daughters, Glenda Clark and husband Rocky of Alkol, and Trena Jones and husband Tim of Manassas, VA. 2 sons, Johnny Linville of Yawkey, and Bruce Linville and wife Debbie of Hamlin. 6 Grandchildren, Clint Clark, of Columbus, Trent Linville of Colorado, Tracey Stratton of Connecticut, Dody Eary of Nellis, Sarah Jackson of Barboursville and Kayla Linville of Hamlin. One Step-Grandson, Chris Jones of Tyler, Texas. 5 Great Grandchildren, Alex, Emily and Ben Stratton of Connecticut, Katie Clark of Columbus, and Kelsey Jackson of Bazboursville. Special cousin, Joy Eggers of Lucasville, Ohio. Several other special cousins and friends., whom she loved dearly and Caregiver: Brenda Markus of Hamlin.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Kenneth Bell and Rev. Mark Terry officiating. Burial will be held in the Orehazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Dempsey Lee McClure

September 3rd, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dempsey Lee McClure, 61, of Lakehills, Texas, formerly of Sumerco, West Virginia died Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at Thomas Memorial Hospital Emergency room after,a long illness.

He was a retired utility worker for NSK Bearing Plant, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is survived by: Wife: Emma; 2 Sons: Scott McClure of Howell, MI; Specialist Mark McClure with the Army Military Police stationed at Ft. Levenworth, KS and wife, Theresa McClure; Mother: Virgie McClure of Sumerco, WV; 4 Sisters: Lucretia Ross of St. Albans, WV; Betty Griffith of Alum Creek, WV; Joyce Schlichting of Grand Blanc, MI; Janet Turley of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Grandsons: Joey Salter and Noah McClure

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 6, 2002 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Brian King officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call Thursday, September 5, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Evelyn M. Oxley

August 31st, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Evelyn M. Oxley, 61 of South Charleston died Saturday, August 31, 2002 at home after a long illness.

She was an employee of Putnam Aging in Winfield and was a member of the Mountain Top Assembly in South Charleston.

Surviving are her husband, Geary E. Oxley; three sons, Gregory of South Charleston, Bradford of Pinch, Geary G. of South Charleston; one daughter, Gail Salmons of South Charleston, one brother, Raymond Mann of South Charleston; nine grandchildren, Ashley, Kayla, Cody, Jessica, Logan, Nicholas, Adrianna, Grant and Kristen;
Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 2:00 PM in Graceland Memorial Park, South Chazleston with Pastors David and Jean Chrest officiating. There will be a visitation for the family at the Oxley residence on Monday evening. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Guy C. Green

August 30th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Guy C. Green, 76, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania died Friday, August 30, 2002 at Greensburg, Pennsylvania after a long illness.

He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and an Army Veteran of the Korean war.

He is survived by his three sons, Calvin Jones of Greensburg, Kevin and Dale Green both of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Jennifer Painter of Delmont, Pennsylvania; Amy Rose of Columbus, Ohio; Valerie Cassidy of Ravenna, Ohio; three sisters, Anna Virginia Hughart of Orlando, Florida; Eloise Brumfield of Massillon, Ohio; Ahna Harley of Clendenin, two brothers, Danner Green of Alum Creek, Sherrill Green of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 AM Monday at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev Ryan Seabolt officiating. Burial will be in the Pauley Cemetery at Garretts Bend, with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla Post 4768. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. C.

Helen Parsons Newman

August 26th, 2002 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Helen Parsons Newman, 81, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2002 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness.
She was a homemaker, a member of Olcott Church of God, and a lifelong resident of Kanawha county.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Newman.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Alfred Newman of South Charleston; William Everett Newman, Jr. of Las Cruces, NM; 1 Brother: John Parsons of St. Albans;
6 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Lang McCallister and James McCallister officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.