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Joe “Carlos” Smith

May 29th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Joe “Carlos” Smith, 84, of Charleston passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

Carlos was a construction worker all of his life and retired from Bilco Construction Company.   He was a generous, kind, but tough man who loved his family.

Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Belva Smith; brothers Arnold, Jimmy and Zack; sisters Shirley Rader and Doris Saunders.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife “Dovie” of over 64 years; sons Mike (Susan) Smith, Jeff (Donna) Smith and Kevin Smith (Betsy); his grandchildren Samantha (Joey) Carney, Shannon Clark (Jody), Crystal and Drake; great-grandchildren Derek, Kaylee, Landon, Ella, Bryson, Ashlee and Tara; sisters Arbutus Parsons, June (Joe) Funderburk, Judy (William) Kent, Brenda (Gary) George and brother Gregory Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.   Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

A private burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco, WV.

The family wants to thank the Hubbard Hospice House staff for their care.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV  25387-2536.

Donald Nelson “Coco” Dunlap

May 28th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

 

Donald Nelson “Coco” Dunlap, 66, of Sumerco, WV, was born May 30, 1952, and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019.

Coco was a 1970 graduate of Duval High School.  He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, digging ramps, hunting molly moochers and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Ray Dunlap, his sister, Kimberly Dunlap.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Dunlap of McCorkle; sons, Donny (Melody) Dunlap of Alkol and Chris Dunlap of Teays Valley; grandchildren, Payton (Reece), Lakynn, Brayden, and Braxton; great grandchildren Rowan, Berkley and Delaney; brothers, David Dunlap of Ridgeview, Meddie (Patty) of Alum Creek, and Russell Dunlap of McCorkle; sisters, Charlene (Jacky) of McCorkle and Peggy (Jerry) Marker of McCorkle.

Graveside service and burial will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco, WV, with Pastor Butch Brogan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the funeral home for services.

Evelyn W. Lowther

May 24th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Evelyn W. Lowther, 91, born on August 2, 1927 in Reedy, WV, and went home to the Lord Thursday, May 23, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.

Evelyn grew up in Jackson County graduating from Ripley High School in 1945.  She was married to Roy G. Lowther on October 18, 1947 and moved to St. Albans in 1953.  Evelyn was a loyal member of Highlawn Baptist Church since 1961 and a volunteer at Thomas Memorial Hospital for 38 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Emma Camp Cline and brother, Howard C. Cline, Jr.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 71 years, Roy; daughter, Sandra G. Lowther Clancy and her husband Charles A. Clancy; and granddaughter, Caitlin Emma Clancy.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, with Pastor Jason Robbins officiating.  Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans.

The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the church.

 

Chester E. Adams

May 18th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Chester E. Adams, 87, of  Julian, WV, went home Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Hillcrest Health Care Center in Danville.

He was a member of the UMWA and a U. S. Air Force Veteran.

Chester was a gardener of vegetables and flowers, he loved growing things like Indian Corn, peanuts and popcorn; he also loved birdwatching and feeding the birds.  He  enjoyed woodworking and making furniture.

Chester was preceded in death by his wife Dorcas, daughter Patricia McCallister, parents John Calvin and Mattie Powell Adams, and siblings Marshall, J.C. and Bob Adams, Noke Lynn, and Anna Lou Wade.

He is survived by his son, Greg Adams (Carol Gee); and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Johnna Pauley for all her chauffeuring and loving care of Dad, the staff at Hillcrest Health Care Center and Boone Memorial Hospital.

Terry Leonard Sigmon

May 17th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Terry Leonard Sigmon, 64, of Alum Creek, WV,  went home Thursday, May 16, 2019.

He served in the U. S. Army.

Terry  was preceded in death by his father, Charles Sigmon and brother, Junior Sigmon.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Sigmon; daughters, Davena Jo Hughes and Elizabeth Yolanda Rucker; 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and sisters, Debbie Sigmon and Bonnie (David) Williams.

A private service will be held.   Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial  Park in Alum Creek.

Betty L. “Boo” Clark

May 17th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Betty L. “Boo” Clark, 88, of Alkol, WV, went home to the Lord Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Alkol. “Boo” loved caring for her community and gardening.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Clark; grandson, Justin R. Clark; and daughter-in-law Linda Stevens Clark.

She is survived by sons David (Robbie) Clark and Tom Clark (fiancee` Trish Spaulding); grandson, Corey (Dawn) Clark; granddaughter, Kristin Clark (fiancee` Travis Halstead); Corey’s son, Ian and family and Corey”s stepdaughter McKenley; sister, Anna Gae Chandler; brother, Dallas Dean (Linda) Egnor; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Darrell Searls and Dwight MClure officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank two very special and loving caregivers who became a part of our family, Betty Loftis and Melissa Sigmon, for the wonderful care they provided for Mother. Also, a special thank you to the staff at Hubbard Hospice House West for their loving compassionate care of our mother.

Randall Scott Kirk

May 16th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

Randall Scott “Randy” Kirk, 52, of South Charleston, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Randy is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wendy, and his parents Francis Leon & Lois (Zastrow) Kirk.

He is survived by his children, Cortney Kirk, Randy (Cindy) Kirk, Doug Bowen, and Brandon (Lenora) Bowen, grandchildren, Candace Estep, Liam Kirk, Kendall Kirk, Carolyn Kirk, Lindsay Bowen, Brandon Martin, Tearanee Bowen, Paige and Destiny Nelson, and Chase Bowen, brother, Dennis “Skip” (Jeannie) Kirk.  And a large extended family including sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Randy was a graduate of Truman High School, Taylor, MI.  After graduation he joined the US Air Force and served our country.  After his time in the Service, he had several careers, most notably with National Gypsum, National City, MI, and RAOCAT Rubber, South Charleston, WV.

Memorial Service will be 2:00pm Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor Daniel Dent officiating.

Tammy Cobb Skeens

May 14th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Tammy Cobb Skeens, 48, of Hernshaw, WV, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at home.

She was a graduate of Duval High School Class of 1989, a woman of strong faith and she loved to play the piano and sing.  Tammy was full of life and always put others before herself.

Tammy was preceded in death by her father, Freddie Cobb.

She is survived by her mother, Vickie Cobb, of Alum Creek, daughters, Julie Ward and Mariah Ward of Alum Creek, brother, Dale (Michele) Cobb of Spring TX, niece and nephew, Chloe, Caleb, and husband, Steve Skeens.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/wzkxmz-funeral-expense, for Tammy’s daughters continued care.

There will be no service.

Michael Sean Tighe

May 12th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (12 Comments)

 

Michael Sean Tighe, 56, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family and friends after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was a Master Mechanic for KRT and an employee of Garcie Marker & Sons.  He was a former  employee of  Motorola, B & C Communications and Capitol Cablevision.  He was a proud shop steward and past President of  the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1742.   He was a 1980 graduate of George Washington High School and held an Associate Degree in Electronics from NIT.

Mike enjoyed operating HAM radio, listening to music, spending time with his family and friends, and helping others.  There wasn’t anything Mike couldn’t fix.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marty and Katherine Pauley Tighe.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lauren; children Emily (Chris), Michael, Jessica,  and Derek; grandsons Austin and due in early June, Benjamin;  sisters Donna (Jack) and Staci; and his fur-daughter Ellie.

Service will be  7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Frannie Sias Harvey along with Garcie, Sammy and Dwight of Marker & Sons for all their help during this difficult time.

Ileene Mae Duff King

May 10th, 2019 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

 

Ileene Mae Duff King, 90, of Charleston, WV,  born January 26, 1929, went home to the Lord Friday, May 10, 2019 at Valley Center in South Charleston.

She was a Christian and a member of the Davis Creek Assembly of God.  Ileene enjoyed watching Gospel programs, HGTV, and gardening.

Ileene was preceded in death by her husband, Perry C. King, son-in-law Lynn Turley and great-grandson, Parker Butler.

She is survived by her children Deborah Starcher of Ripley, Pamela Turley of Charleston, Cindy (Doyle) Fisher of Sissonville and Karen (Ed) Matoy of South Charleston; grandchildren Lisa Casto of Ripley, Michael King of Melbourne, FL, and Stephanie Butler of Glen Burnie, MD; and great grandchildren Jacob Casto of Ripley, Mason and Brooke Butler of Glen Burnie, MD, Collin and Wyatt King of Melbourne, FL.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with Pastor June Ferrell officiating.  Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery in Dunbar.  The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.