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William “Bill” Cox

March 22nd, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

William “Bill” Cox, 81, of St. Albans died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was born March 22, 1920 in Van Lear, Kentucky to William and Lena Cox.

Mr. Cox was a self employed contractor for 30 years. He retired from the Kanawha County School Board in 1971. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans where he has served on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Cox served in the 6~’ Armored Division during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 73 in St. Albans.

He is survived by his: Wife: Ruth; 3 Daughters: Cathy Dubois of Conyers, GA; Connie Campbell of St. Albans, WV; Aaron Adele Pendry of St. Albans, WV; 1 Brother: George Cox of Tucson, AZ; 5 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild; Several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, June 29, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at Highlawn Baptist Church. A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 30, at 11:00 AM at Highlawn Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Joe Hyde officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.

Arlie W. Gunnoe

March 21st, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Arlie W. Gunnoe, 56 of Sod, died Monday, March 12, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a 1962 graduate of Duval High School, Griffithsville, a former heavy equipment operator for Southern Appalachian Coal and a member of McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Areta; 3 Daughters: Lynn Miller and Donna McCormick both ofMcCorkle, WV; Jennifer Cummings of Sod, WV; 1 Son:
Jeff Gunnoe of Parkersburg, WV; 4 Sisters: Nada Gunnoe of Huntington, WV; Bina McComas of Hamlin, WV; Nola Miller and Daisy Gunnoe both of Griffithsville, WV;
3 Brothers: Allen Gunnoe of Madison, WV; Orvie Gunnoe ofHedgesville, WV; Luke Gunnoe of Manasas, VA; 9 Grandchildren: Ami, Josh and Chris Miller, Shawn, Justin and Zach McCormick, Kelsi, Katelin and Tyler Cummings.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Roe Smith and Jiggs Dunlap officiating. Burial will be held at Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Dortha Faye Griffith Hasen

March 19th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Dortha Faye Griffith Hasen, 66 of Alkol, died Monday, March 19, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was a Christian and a life long resident of Alkol.

She is survived by her: Son and Daughter-in-Law: Mark and Rose Hasen of Alkol, WV; Mother: Lena Griffith of Alkol, VW; Grandson: Neil Hasen; Granddaughter: Krystle Hasen.

A graveside service for friends and family will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 12:00 PM. with Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, in care of arrangements.

Clarence J. Turley

March 19th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clarence J. Turley, 88 of Alum Creek, died Monday, March 19, 2001 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired welder from F.M.C. and a member of the Steel Workers Union. He was a member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church where he was a trustee and a member of the choir.

He is survived by his: Wife: Nina; 1 Daughter: Margaret Turley Perkins of Scott Depot, WV; 2 Sons: Danny Turley of Charleston, WV; David Turley of Woodland Park, CO; 1 Sister: Ocie Hill of Dunbar, WV; 2 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will be held at the Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Macil Gillenwater

March 17th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Macil Gillenwater, 86 of Sumerco, WV died Saturday, March 17, 2001 after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a Christian.

She was survived by her: 3 Daughters: Geraldine Marker and Bonnie Clark both of Sumerco, WV; Patty Justice of Charleston, WV; 2 Sons: Lloyd Gillenwater of Dunbar, WV; David Gillenwater of Sumerco, WV; 10 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery Sod. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Beulah Louise Eskew

March 14th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Beulah Louise Eskew, 66 of Alum Creek, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at home after a long illness.

She was survived by her: 4 Sons: Eddie, David, and Teddy Eskew all of Alum Creek, WV; Tommy Eskew of South Charleston, WV; 3 Daughters: Debbie Chandler and Donna Baire both of Alum Creek, WV; Martha Barker of Ridgeview, WV; 1 Brother: Ronald Holstine of Emmons, WV; 3 Sisters: Mary Ellen Holstine of Danville, W V; Ruby Cantley of Alum Creek, WV; Ida Estep of Ashford, WV; 14 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, March 16, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Barker Cemetery Ashford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Eddie Allen Hager

March 10th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Eddie Allen Hager, 53 of Charleston, formerly of Florida, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 at CAMC General Division ER after a long illness.

He was a former accountant for the Civilian Air Force Department at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

He is survived by: Mother: June Hager of Charleston, WV; Father: Curtis Hager of Alkol, WV.

Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, March 12, 2001 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Elisha Holbrook, Sr.

March 10th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Elisha Holbrook, Sr., 70 of Tornado, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a long illness.

He was a retired truck driver for Myers Transfer and Storage in Charleston.

He is survived by: Wife: Norma; 6 Sons: John and Ronnie Holbrook both of Campbells Creek, W V; Terry Holbrook of Hampton, GA; Charles Holbrook and Lige Holbrook, Jr. both of Alum Creek, WV; Bill Holbrook of South Charleston, W V; 2 Step-Daughters: Wanda Lee of Griffithsville, WV; Virginia Sprout of Newton Falls, OH; 2 Step-Sons: Earl Lee of Lima, OH; James Lee of Cleveland, OH; 5 Sisters: Marie Sigmon, Mabel Simmons, Olive Rose Haynes, Janet Cook &Annette Callison; 4 Brothers: Harold Holbrook, Charles Holbrook, Marion Holbrook & Floyd Holbrook 26 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.

There will be no funeral service or visitation. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to: Hospice in Lincoln County, PO Box 387, Hamlin, West Virginia 25523. Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in Charge of Arrangements.

Rosie Mae Lovejoy

February 28th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rosie Mae Lovejoy, 77 of Spurlockville, died Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at Boone Memorial Hospital emergency room after a long illness.

She was a former owner and operator ofLovejoy’s Personal Care Home in Huntington. She attended Bulger Community Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Lovejoy.

She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Lou Ellen Adkins of Alkol, WV; Willis Carol Smith of Spurlockville, WV; Tracy Lynn Smith of Spurlockville, W V;
1 Other Child: (she raised) Freddy Meade of FL; 1 Brother: Ervin Branham of Hamlin, W V; 5 Grandchildren: Tara Hager, Blaine Smith, Robin Smith, Savannah Smith & Jennifer Adkins 2 Step-Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandson: Dustin Cline Hager.

Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, March 3, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will be in Lovejoy Family Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Friday, March 2, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jimmie D. McKinney

February 27th, 2001 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jimmie D. McKinney, 66 of Sod, died Tuesday February 27, 2001 in Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston, after a long illness.

He was a member of Laborers Local 1363 and was a Baptist.

He is survived by his: Wife: Phyllis; 2 Daughters: Darrell Tudor of Joes Creek, W V; Shelly Beam of Joes Creek, WV; 1 Son: Mike McKinney of Joes Creek, WV; 1 Sister: Pearl Johnson of Barboursville, WV; 4 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Carl Lester Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Pauley Cemetery, Joes Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.