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ANNA HOPE THOMPSON THAXTON, 48, OF SOUTH CHARLESTON DIED SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1999 AT BEVERLY HEALTHCARE IN GLASGOW AFTER A LONG II.LNESS.

SHE WAS A HOMEMAKER.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER: HUSBAND: RICHARD; 2 SONS: RICHARD THAXTON OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; BILLY PAULEY 111 OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 3 DAUGHTERS: DEBBIE COMBS OF CHARLESTON, WV; RONDA THAXTON OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; TONYA THAXTON OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 2 BROTHERS: HAL WATTS OF WEST HAMLIN, WV; CLINE WATTS JR. OF NICEVILLE, FL; 2 SISTERS: DOROTHY WRIGHT OF MALDEN, WV; JEAN PAULEY OF ALUM CREEK, WV; 12 GRANDCHILDREN.

SERVICES WILL BE 2:00 PM ON MONDAY AT THE CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, WITH REV. STEVE LEONARD. BURIAL WILL BE IN GEORGES CREEK CEMETERY IN CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

Nickey R. Stapleton

March 27th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nickey R. Stapleton, 44, of Hernshaw, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 at Saint Francis Hospital after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a volunteer at the West Virginia Cultural Center, and was a former employee of Rich Oil.

She is survived by her: Husband: Carl; 2 Sons: Wes Quigley of Charleston, WV; Christopher Stapleton of Charleston, WV; 2 Daughters: Carla Stapleton ofHernshaw, WV; Cynthia Stapleton of Dunbar, W V; Father: Archie Quigley of Springfield, OR; 4 Sisters: Cheryl Nave of Park Hills, MO; Katheleen Jones of Redding, CA; Marilyn Whithers of Stocton, CA; Tracy McClendon of Cottage Grove, OR; 6 Brothers: Roy Jones of Appachie Junction, AZ; Wayne Quigley of Cottage Grove, OR; Buck Quigley of Fontana, CA; Steve Quigley of Cottage Grove, OR; Bruce Quigley of Cottage Grove, OR; Neal Quigley of Kent, WA; 1 Granddaughter: Kristen Nicole Turley;

A memorial service will be held at Kanawha State Forest on Monday, March 29, 1999 at 6:00 PM.

Jean T. Pozonitz

March 25th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

JEAN T. POZONITZ, 96, OF DEARBORN, MICHIGAN DIED THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1999 AT OAKWOOD COMMONS SKILLED NURSING CENTER, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN AFTER A LONG II,LNESS.

SHE WAS A HOMEMAKER.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER: DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: RITA L. STORMES OF ENGLEWOOD, FL; 4 GRANDCHILDREN 9 GREAT GRANDCHIIDREN.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 AT 11:00 AM WITH PASTOR ROBERT LEADMAN OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN FORKS OF COAL MEMORIAL PARK, ALUM CREEK. FRIENDS MAY CALL ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

Kermit Rea Stickler

March 25th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Kermit Rea Stickler, 85, of Yawkey died Thursday, March 25, 1999 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired operator from FMC with 3 7 years of service, a life long resident of Lincoln county, and a member of the Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church in Cross Lanes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and a special nephew, Mack Wade.

He is survived by his: 1 Daughter and Son-in-Law: Joan and Kenneth Mitchell of Yawkey, WV; Twin Brother: Thurman Stickler of Yawkey, WV; 3 Grandsons: Mark, John &Matthew; 4 Great Grandchildren: Jessica, Jonathan, Megan &Caroline; Caregiver: Jean Dillon of Sumerco, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Elder Willard Bird officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Saturday, March 27, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Mae E. Hudson

March 24th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

MAE E. HUDSON, 70, OF SUMERCO DIED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1999 AT HOME AFTER AN APPARENT HEART ATTACK.

SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE SUMMIT COMMUNITY CHURCH AT SUMERCO, A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF LINCOLN COUNTY AND WAS A HOMEMAKER.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER: HUSBAND: BOB; 2 SONS: STEVEN HUDSON OF GRIFFITHSVII,LE, WV; SCOTT HUDSON OF SUMERCQ WV; 1 DAUGHTER: DEBBIE ADKINS OF SUMERCO, WV; 1 BROTHER: ASA KEELING OF CHII,LICOTHE, OH; 6 SISTERS: DESSIE DAVISSON OF IRONTON, OH; BETTY RABEL OF SOD, WV; MARY WALLACE OF SOD, WV; MAYME ZIIiKI_E OF SUMERCO, WV; PHYLLIS RIFFE OF SUMERCO, WV; WYNOKA CROWDER OF CHARLESTON, WV; 4 GRANDSONS; 2 GRANDDAUGHTERS.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1999 AT 2:00 PM WITH PASTOR CHUCK ADKINS OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN ORCHARD HILLS MEMORY GARDENS, YAWKEY. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1999 FROM 6 TO 8 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME.

Hattie A. McCormick

March 22nd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hattie A. McCormick, 83, of Sumerco, Lincoln County, died Monday, March 22, 1999 at the home of her daughter, Regina Loftis of Alum Creek, after a short illness.

She was born in Yawkey, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, a 49 year member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, a caregiver for the elderly in her home and was a foster parent.

She is also survived by her: 2 Brothers: Dan Estep of Yawkey, WV; Omer Estep of Alum Creek, W V; 3 Grandchildren: Ronnie and Troy Loftis of Sumerco, WV; Elizabeth Vickers of Sumerco, WV; 2 Great Grandchildren: Clint Good Dakota Clay 1 Foster Son: Tim Workman of Salisbury, MD; 3 Foster Grandchildren Special Friend: Lavana Lively of Sumerco, WV.

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Clarence Hutton and Pastor Arnold B. Cook officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Gideons International, PO Box 731, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 or to Hospice of Lincoln County, PO Box 387, Hamlin, West Virginia 25523.

Nancy Lee Griffith

March 18th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Nancy Lee Griffith, 52, of South Chazleston died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and attended Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

She is survived by her: Husband: Paul; 3 Daughters: Paula Fowler of Alum Creek, WV; Kem Griffith of South Charleston, WV; Hope Griffith South Charleston, WV; 1 Son: Brian Griffith of South Charleston, WV; Parents: Mr. &Mrs. Burton Hedrick of Mocksville, NC; 5 Sisters: Carol Sampson of Mocksville, NC; Jane Smith of Mocksville, NC; Stella Hedrick of Mocksville, NC; Connie Hedrick of Mocksville, NC; Brenda Pauley of Mocksville, NC; 3 Brothers: Buddy Hedrick of OH; Otis Hedrick of Mocksville, NC; Larry Hedrick of Mocksville, NC; 2 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Lloyd Humphrey s officiating. Burial will be held in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Saturday, March 20, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Bernard C. Smith

March 18th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernard C. Smith, 74, of South Charleston died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation in Dunbar after a long illness.

He was the owner of Smith Landscaping and Nursery and a lifelong resident of Kanawha county.

He is survived by his: Wife: Louise; 1 Son: Gary L. Smith of Bridgeport, WV; 2 Sisters: Nellie Turley of South Charleston, W V; Betty Daniels of Dunbar, WV; 1 Brother: Delmer Smith of Dunbar, WV; 2 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dennis Barnhart officiating. Burial will be held in the Tudor Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, March 19, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Mary Frances Casto

March 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

MARY FRANCES CASTO, 72, OF CHARLESTON DIED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1999 AT SUNRISE CARE AND REHABILITATION IN DUNBAR AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.

SHE WAS A RETII2ED EMPLOYEE FROM WV AFL-CIO WITH 29 YEARS SERVICE, A MEMBER OF THE LABORERS UNION LOCAL #1353, A FORMER OPERATOR FOR C&P TELEPHONE, AND SHE WAS A CHRISTIAN.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER: 1 SON: STEPHEN LEE CASTO OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 1 BROTHER: CURTIS LEE CASTO OF EULESS, TX; 1 SISTER: MYRTLE JEAN YOUNG OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 2 GRANDCHILDREN.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON SATURDAY, MARCH2Q 1999 AT 2:OOPM WITH PASTOR GENE PAULEY OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK, SOUTH CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 FROM 6 TO 8 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY SUGGEST DONATIONS BE MADE TO TRINITY INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH, PO BOX 9553, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309.

Hursell Means

March 14th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

HURSELL MEANS, 90, OF SO. CHARLESTON DIED SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1999 AT CAMC GENERAL DIVISION AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS.
HE IS A RETIRED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS, A GRADUATE OF GREENBRIAR MILITARY SCHOOL IN 1929, AND WAS A GRADUATE OF MORRIS HARVEY COLLEGE, CHARLESTON.

HE IS SURVIVED BY IS: 1 DAUGHTER: JANICE MEANS OF SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; 1 SON: DALE MEANS OF SEVERNA PARK, MD; 2 SISTERS: OLIVE HAMRICK OF CHARLESTON, WV; FERN GRANT OF BRADENTON, FL; 1 BROTHER: WILLIAM D. MEANS OF BRADENTON, FL; 1 GRANDSON: MERLIN MEANS OF PASADENA, MD; 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: NICHOLAS AND BREMAN.

SERVICES WII,L BE HELD AT CURRY FUNERAL HOME, ALUM CREEK, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 AT 2:00 PM WITH PASTOR FRANK CHAPMAN OFFICIATING. BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN MEANS FAMILY CEMETERY, SOUTH CHARLESTON. FRIENDS MAY CALL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1999 FROM 5 TO 8 PM. AT THE FUNERAL HOME.