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Audrey Priestley Biernesser

October 30th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Audrey Priestley Biernesser, 85 of Fayetteville, died Monday, October 30, 2000 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley after a long illness.

She was homemaker.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Patricia L. Kline of Fayetteville, W V; 1 Son: James C. Biernesser of Memphis, TN; 2 Brothers: Bradie Priestley of Alum Creek, WV; Gordon Priestley ofRichwood, WV; 2 Sisters: Esta Reynolds of Fayetteville, WV; Vesta Quinn of Beckley of WV; 5 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, November 2, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Priestley-Pate Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 1, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

John “Big John” Graley, III

October 28th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

John “Big John” Graley, III, 44 of Sod, died Saturday, October 28, 2000 at Dicks Creek in Boone County from an ATV accident.
He was a graduate of G. W. High School, a former coal miner for AEP and a former member of UMW, was a truck driver for Dana Transport in Nitro with 8 years of service, a member of the Nitro Moose and a former baseball coach for Alum Creek Little League.

He is survived by his: Wife: Penny; 3 Daughters: Gail Elswick of Alum Creek, WV; Joy Breedlove of Alum Creek, W V; Polly Lambert of Sod, WV; 2 Sons: John “L.J.” Breedlove of Alum Creek, WV; Andy Lambert of Sod, WV; 2 Brothers: Charles Smith of St. Albans, WV; Ronald Graley of St. Albans, WV; 1 Sister: Carla Bower of Charleston,WV; 1 Granddaughter: Taylor Elswick.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.

Connissie R. Barker

October 20th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Connissie R. Barker, 79 of Olcott, died Friday, October 20, 2000 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Ruth Lutsy of Olcott, WV; 3 Sons: Danny Barker of Olcott, WV; Dennis Barker of Olcott, W V; Doyle Barker of Olcott, WV; 4 Sisters: Ida Estep of Rumble, WV; Ellen Holstein of Danville, WV; Ruby Alice Cantley of Alum Creek, WV; Beulah Eskew; 1 Brother: Ronald Holstein of Emmons, WV; 16 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Rev. F. A. Giles officiating. Burial will be held in Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends may call on Saturday, October 21, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Virginia Elizabeth Akers

October 15th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Virginia Elizabeth Akers, 83 of South Charleston, died Sunday, October 15, 2000 at Valley Health Center, South Charleston after a long illness.

She was a retired buyer from G. C. Murphy, was baptized into the membership of the Briar Creek Baptist Church in 1930 and attended the Cathedral of Prayer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lee Akers.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Christina DeBord of South Charleston, WV; 2 Brothers: Harold “Gene” Cantley of Spring Hill, WV; Robert “Bob” Cantley of Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Edith Eskew of South Charleston, WV; Mable Wilson of FL; 2 Grandsons: Steven Paul and Mark Gregory 4 Great Grandchildren: Bryan, Kateland, Brieana, and Annie.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Tommy Roberts and Bret Edwards officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Junior Brooks McCallister

October 13th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Junior Brooks McCallister, 78 of Tango, died Friday, October 13, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired miner, a member of UMW Local 633 Madison and an Army veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his: Wife: Earnestine Jones McCallister; 4 Sons: Steve McCallister of Fairmont, WV; Quintion McCallister of Beckley, WV; Tim McCallister of South Charleston, WV; Barry Joe McCallister of Alum Creek, WV; 2 Daughters: Trudy Yenchochic of Burlington, KY; Lisa Lee of Hamlin, W V; 1 Sister: Margie Ball of South Charleston, WV; 12 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, October 16, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Minister Murrel McKinney officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Sunday, October 15, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Jack L. Stowers

October 12th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jack L. Stowers, 61 of Griffithsville, died Thursday, October 12, 2000 near his home from injuries due to an ATV accident.

He was a retired truck driver for McJunkin Corporation, Nitro with 30 years service. He was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge 71 AF & AM ,was very active in community service including Duval High School athletic program.

He was survived by his: Wife: Dorothea; 1 Daughter: Angela McClure of Griffithsville, WV; 1 Son: Jackie Lee Stowers, Jr. of Yawkey, WV; 1 Sister: Wanda Vickers of South Charleston, WV; 3 Grandchildren: Michael McClure; Sarah Stowers; Aimee McClure.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dave Callison officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Saturday, October 14, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Hilda Agnes Adkins

October 11th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hilda Agnes Adkins, 81 of South Charleston, formerly of St. Albans, died Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Donna Martin after a short illness.

She was retired from K-Mart.

She is also survived by her: 1 Other Daughter: Carrol Manley of St. Albans, WV; 4 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Gail Medley officiating. Burial will be held at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday, October 13, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Ruth Mae Kidd

October 10th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ruth Mae Kidd, 80 of South Charleston, died Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at Sunbridge Nursing Home, Dunbar after a long illness.

She was a retired assistant manager for G. C. Murphy Co. in South Charleston and was a member of Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church.

She was survived by her: 1 Daughter: Judy Seymour of Dunbar, WV; 2 Sons: Leonard Andrew Kidd of Beverly, WV; Waldo David Kidd of Park City, UT; 2 Brothers: James Johnson of Orlando, FL; Willis Johnson of Statesville, NC; 7 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Henry Cummings officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Friday, October 13, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Clara Dunlap

October 8th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Clara Dunlap, 93 of Griffithsville, formerly of Sod, died Sunday, October 8, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by her: 2 Sons: Marcel Dunlap of Sod, WV; Kenneth Dunlap of Sod, WV; 5 Daughters: Zulema McClure of Sumerco, W V; Ardith Dunlap of Sumerco, WV; Sandy McCallister of Griffithsville, WV; Sherry Thomas of Griffithsville, WV; Bonnie Roberts of Griffithsville, WV; 3 Sisters: 011ie Jones of Sod, WV; Marie Steele of Dunbar, WV; Lucille James of Columbus, OH; 15 Grandchildren, 3 Foster Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Rev. Arvil Smith

October 7th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rev. Arvil Smith, 68 of Alum Creek, West Virginia died Saturday, October 7, 2000 at his home after a long illness.

He was a retired inspector for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and had pastored several Kanawha county area churches including Diamond Baptist and Handley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett &Eliza Brumfield Smith.

He is survived by his wife: Sue J. Bowen Smith; 1 Son: Jon D. Smith of Charleston, W V; 2 Daughters: Cindie King-Gilpen ofElkview, WV; Kathy Jones-Roberts of Melbourne, FL; 2 Sisters: Myrtle Dragoo of Griffithsville, WV; Annie Chandler of Yawkey, WV; 8 grandchildren: Nathan, Joey, Thad, Miranda, Lindsey, Sam, Jamie & Caleb; Many nieces & nephews.

Services will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at the Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastor David Cyphers officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.