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Beverley Ann Hobbs

December 20th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Beverley Ann Hobbs, 67 of Ashford WV, born September 5, 1955, in South Charleston, WV to William and Deloris Turley, passed to her Heavenly home on Saturday December 17, 2022, after a brave, year-long battle with cancer.

Beverley owned and operated The Amish Country Store in Marmet, WV, opening with Michael Hobbs in 1994. Beverley worked throughout her battle and never gave up. She had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. She was a firecracker and loved her family fiercely. Bev’s passing is not only a loss for her family, but the community. She helped many people during her 28 years in business. She attended Duval High School.

Preceding her in death, father, Bill Turley and nephew, Bobby Fields.

She is survived by her mother, Jean Turley of Sod, the love of her life, Michael Hobbs of Ashford, daughter, GariAnn (Gerald) Boggs of Fraziers Bottom and son, Bradley Linville (Cambria Mitchell) of Peytona. Five grandchildren, Miranda (Timothy) Jarrell Scott Depot, Joshua Boggs of Texas, Adam, Bryce and Lilly Boggs of Fraziers Bottom. One great-grandchild, Isabella Jarrell of Scott Depot. Two sisters, Debbie (CW) Sigman of South Charleston and Paula (Alan) Jones of Griffithsville. Three nieces, Allyson Foster of Lexington, KY., and Jennifer Sigman and Diantha Smith of St. Albans.

We love her with our whole hearts and will forever miss her. But we thank God for His promise that we will be reunited in heaven.

A gathering of friends and family to honor the life of Beverly will be 6:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Timothy Banks, Jr.

December 16th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Timothy “TJ” Banks Jr, 52 years old of Ridgeview, West Virginia heard his welcome home thou good and faithful servant on December 14, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was a true and dedicated son of God who lived life for Jesus to the fullest and wanted everyone else to as well. He had been sick and in and out of the hospitals most of this year (with multiple surgeries) but his faith never wavered and he always believed he would be healed of his illness. His main goal was to be home and he told doctors that every time they asked him how he was. He may not have got to stay at his earthly home but is now in his new home that he will never have to leave again. He did get his miracle; our ways are not God’s ways but much higher. He ran the race and kept the faith and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. To know TJ or JJ (lol) was to love him. He was so humble and his first love with JESUS! He was not only a Christian, but he was a dancer, preacher, runner, singer, worshipper, testifier and filled with the Holy Ghost and fire!! Serving Jesus was his greatest desire and a huge asset, he wanted everyone to have what he had. He loved going to church and praising Jesus. Although the devil took his health, he could not take Jesus out of his heart and his soul. He was a dedicated husband and with the love of his life Christi for 26 years. He was a great friend, uncle, brother, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law and even to the role on as dad when he needed to. He will be loved and missed by so many. He left a legacy behind for sure of how it was to serve Jesus and make Heaven your home.

TJ was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Phoeba and Carson Armstrong, and Hillard Dunlap, paternal grandparents: Ishmael/Ruth Banks.

Left to cherish in his Memory are Christi Dawn Banks, his wife whom he adored. His face lit up when she walked in the room during his illness, and he would say “there she is”. Together they built a ministry and sang and preached for Jesus. They were known as “The anointed”. His Mother and Father, Timothy and Barbara Banks, Siblings, Stephanie/Eddie Barker, Greg/Kim Banks, Jamie/Ashley Banks, his children, Gracy and Blake Barker, whom he took in as his own, Mother-in-law, Sharon Hager, whom he helped care for, Father-in-law, Andrew Hager, brothers and sister in laws, Jackie/Tammy and family, Tammy/Wayne Smith, Tony Hager and Darin Hager, nieces and nephews, Andrea/Shannon Roberts, Andy/Satin Hager, Courtney /James Smith, Heather Racer, Haleigh Cooper, Lillibeth, Isaac, Phoebe, Anthony Hager, great nieces and nephews, Brennan, Gavin, Gabby, Levi Claire, special friend and sister in Christ, Joyce Miller, who supported him through his whole sickness and was his best friend and prayer partner, and a whole host of other friends co-workers and family.

Services will be at Curry Funeral Home on Sunday, December 18,2022 at 2 pm. Visitation will be two hours prior to service. Gary Toler will be officiating the service with David and Frankie Sperry assisting. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery, Mud River.

Erma Welch

December 16th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Erma Welch, 76, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at home after a short illness.

She was a homemaker.

Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Welch; and parents, Denver & Inis Dragoo McCallister.

She is survived by many loving family members and friends.

Graveside service will be 2:00, Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens with Minister Kim Matthews officiating.

Brookie Lynn Moore

December 14th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Brookie Lynn Moore, 34, of Charleston, formerly of Alum Creek, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Brookie attended Duval High school.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Moore and grandmother, Mabel Sissy Thacker.

Brookie is survived by her children, Kandace, Emily, Nicole, Tristan, Victoria, Adrian, & Andre; sisters, Nikkolette Dunlap, Jamie Moore, & Holly Meade; 10 nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Private burial will be held at Anderson Cemetery, Sumerco.

Trevor David Atkins

December 9th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Trevor David Atkins, 18, of Sumerco, passed away December 4, 2022, after an automobile accident.

He was a 2021 graduate of Lincoln County High School, worked at Capital City Auto Auction and was excited about his new job with Superior Gutters.

Trevor was preceded in death by his grandfather, Russell Wiblen, Sr.; great grandfather, James Fletcher Adkins; great grandparents, Ethel & D. Stowers and Chester & Nellis Ross.

He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Marie & Rusty Wiblen; father, Leslie Atkins; brothers & sisters, Heather (Mike) Miller, Brandon Wiblen, Dustin Wiblen, Dakota (Sule) Wiblen, Emily (Terry) Holstein, Zack Curry, Caleb (Marissa) Curry, E’Lie Wiblen, Ex’Avior Wiblen, & Christopher Wiblen; grandparents, Brenda & Paul Harless and Carolyn & Rick Rickard; grandfathers, Danny Ross and Leslie Atkins; great grandmother, Betty Adkins. Trevor is also survived by many other family members and a host of friends.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jackie Leffie Chafin

December 8th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jackie Leffie Chafin, 82, of Alum Creek, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Mildred Aldridge Chafin, and sisters, Edith Nunn, Patricia Barker, and Gloria Duncan.

He attended Sumerco Church of God, and retired from C&O Motors as auto tech with 30+ years service and loved working on classics. He was a US Army veteran.

Jackie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Faye, daughter, Monica (Dave) Priestley, son, Todd (Andrea) Chafin, and grandchildren, Sydney and Ian Chafin. He is also survived by his brother, Clifford “Skip” Chafin and nephew, Olin Jones.

Service will be 2:00pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Williamson

December 5th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Williamson, 66, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hassell and Virginia Allen.

Debbie was a member of the North Charleston Apostolic Church and retired from Kroger Floral Dept. with 20 years of service.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Allen, daughter, Beverly Ann Fraker, Allen R. II (Renee) Williamson, and Bryan E. Williamson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Justin, Michael, Dylan, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Blake, Luke, and Piper, sisters, Mary Jane, Erma, Gena, and Denise, and canine buddies, Prissy and Peanut.

Services will be 1:00pm Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Anthony Moss officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Cecil Allen Dean, Sr.

December 1st, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Cecil Allen Dean, Sr., of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at CAMC-Memorial Division. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Dean, and son, Billy Dean.

Cecil was retired from Kanawha Coal Company and was a member of the UMWA. He formerly attended Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Chuck) Arthur, sons, Allen (Sarah) Dean, Tim (Theresa) Dean, Harvey (Angie) Dean, and Kevin (April) Dean. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, and sister, Betty.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Romie Comer officiating. Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Private entombment will be Monday, December 5, 2022, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.

Douglas Keith “Dougie” Means, II

November 30th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Douglas Keith “Dougie” Means, II, 42 of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at home.

Dougie was a 1998 graduate of George Washington High School. He loved to hunt, especially coon hunting, and fish.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David & Patricia Roberts, Eldridge & Martha Means; also his mother-in-law, Joyce Goodall.

Dougie is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kimberly Means; son, Trippy Means; mother and stepfather, Patricia & Brian Gottberg; father, Douglas Means; brother, David Means; stepsister, Kira Austin; stepbrother, Keith Gottberg; father-in-law, Wayne Goodall. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family, and his canine buddy Outlaw.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Jason Newsome & Frank Goff officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Betty Lou “Chewkie” Lester Hall

November 30th, 2022 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty Lou “Chewkie” Lester Hall, 73, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at her home.

She attended Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Chewkie was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon “Dink” Hall; parents, Tilden and Oma Lester; brothers, Bob, Mayo, Clay, Okey, and Hotrod Lester; sisters, Ernestine, Bonnie, Martha, and Sissy June.

She is survived by her daughter, Jaclynn (Billy) Adkins of Alum Creek; brothers, Popeye and Bybo Lester; granddaughter, Hailee Pack; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Chewkie enjoyed playing cards with her family, reading, and watching westerns.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Johnny Hatfield officiating. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private burial will be Monday, December 5, 2022, at Highland Memory Gardens, Chapmanville.

The family expresses a special thank you to Kanawha Hospice and Amedisys.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to offset the funeral cost would be appreciated to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.