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Orland Jackson “Tom” Meikles

October 9th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Orland Jackson “Tom” Meikles, 95, of South Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

He served in the U. S. Army under General Patton during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Tom was a life member of the D.A.V. Kanawha Chapter 28 and also a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

Tom retired as a pipefitter after 30 years at Union Carbide in South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Jackson Meikles; parents, Arch and Chalcie Meikles; sisters, Marie, Opal, and America; and brothers, Parker, Robert and Delmer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eulah; daughters, Patricia (Harry) McNamee, Peggy (Jerry) Brandt, Pam Meikles, Benita (Steven) Booth and Susan (Tom) Cook; sister, Phyllis (Cal) DeBord; sister-in-law, Lucy Meikles; grandchildren, Joshua (Stephanie), Stacie, Bethany, Amanda, Brian, Scott, and Sarah; great grandchildren, Anna, Shane, Drew, J.J., Abby, and Matthew Orland.

Service will be noon Saturday, October 13, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ronnie Jene Smith

October 8th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Ronnie Jene Smith, 68, of Alum Creek, passed into his new life on Sunday, October 7, 2018, to be with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennie & Ramona Smith, grandfather, Ed Smith, and great-grandfather Bub Smith.

He was owner & operator of McCloud’s Radiator Shop, and a graduate of Duval High School.  Ronnie will forever be remembered by his family and friends for his big heart, giving soul! and his love for Elvis and Rock & Roll.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Christine, stepsons: Jonathan Lee, Peter Henry and Nicholas Ray and 7 grandchildren.

At Ronnie’s request there will be no services.  His cremains will be placed on the family farm on Buck’s Point overlooking the lake.

Helen Alice “Dollie” Ruby

October 2nd, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Helen Alice “Dollie” Ruby, 80, of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2018, at home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ishmael & Margaret Ruby; brothers, William and Samuel Ruby; sisters, Elizabeth Caniff, Myrtle Hill, and Shirley Dunlap; nephews, Paul Dunlap, and Steve Ruby.

She formerly worked in the legal department for the State of West Virginia.

She is survived by her loving son, Craig Dunlap; grandson, Talbert Dunlap; nieces & nephews, Tim Dunlap, Erin Stephens, Sam Ruby & Charlotte Causey; and numerous great-nieces & great-nephews and a loving family.

Service will be 2:00 p.m.  Friday, October 5, 2018, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that everyone wear Dollie’s favorite color pink.

Charles B. Rumsey

October 1st, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Charles B. Rumsey, 78, of Huntington, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice of Huntington.  Arrangements are incomplete.  For additional information please call Curry Funeral Home at 304-756-3111.

Eddie Russell Wandling

September 28th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Eddie Russell Wandling, 52, of Sumerco, WV, died on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He served 6 years in the U. S. Army. Eddie was owner and operator of Ed’s Auto Parts and Service.

Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Wandling.

He is survived by his wife, Deanna Faye Wandling; sons, Eddie Dale and Dillon Preston Wandling of Sumerco and Aaron (Brittani) Lacy and her daughter, Brylee, of Poca; father and stepmother, Eddie L. and Christine Wandling of Spurlockville; sister, Terri (Steve) Frazer of Alum Creek; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Debbie Roberts; and a host of family and friends.

A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Eddie & Deanna Wandling’s home, 198 Wandling Road, Sumerco, WV, (Priestley Ridge) with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating.

 

 

Sarah Jane Blankenship

September 24th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Sarah Jane Blankenship, 86, of Alum Creek, WV passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with her family surrounding her.

Jane was born August 30, 1932 in Island Creek, WV to the late Foster and Thelma Midkiff. She was a homemaker and member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Alum Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Delmar Blankenship; brother, John Midkiff and sisters, Ruth Justice, Dolly Allen, Cornie Barker, and Verda Jean Midkiff.

She is survived by sons, Melvin (Monica) Blankenship, and  Fredrick “Kip” (Tammy) Blankenship both of Alum Creek, and Gregory Blankenship, Lillington, NC; daughters,Rita (Jackie) Hughes of Alum Creek and Tammy McClaskey of Buffalo; brother, Ned Midkiff; and sister, Barb Linville both of Alum Creek and half-brother,  Homer Midkiff of Clendenin;  grandchildren, Jennifer (Scott) Robinson,  Julie (Jimmy) Roberts, Tara (Davey) Hughes,  Brandon Hughes, Christopher (Ashtin) Blankenship, Clifton (Kristan) Blankenship, Kayla McClaskey, and Sommer Blankenship and 6 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park Cemetery, Ona, WV.  Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers Linda Turley, Pam Phillips and the staff of the Hubbard Hospice West for the wonderful care and assistance.  In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd, W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Diana Ann McCallister Chandler

September 18th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Diana Ann McCallister Chandler, 74, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 17, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late, Delbert Elden “Boo” and Mearl May Kidd McCallister.

She was a 1962 graduate of Duval High School. Diana worked as a bookkeeper from 1962 to 1968 at the McClung & Morgan Department Store, South Charleston, where she met her future husband Patrick Chandler. After their marriage she became a fulltime mother and housewife. In her youth, Diana was a very good softball player and a member of the McCorkle FreeWill Baptist Church.

She was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek.

Diana was predeceased by her sister, Carol Dooley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Patrick; daughter, Marsha L. Chandler; siblings, David McCallister, Linda (Tom) Settle, Jewell (Roger) McClure, Kathy (Bob) Judge and Roger McCallister; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Frank Chapman and Daniel Dent officiating. Burial wll follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice West and special caregivers Linda Turley and Pam Phillips; also Dr. Scott Smith and Dr. Steven Zekan.

 

Johnnie Baptist Linville

September 17th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (11 Comments)

Johnnie Baptist Linville, 92, of Hernshaw, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Johnnie was born May 10, 1926 in Bernie, Lincoln County, to the late Winfield Scott Linville and Margie Estep.  He was also preceded in death by sisters Kathleen, Dorothy, and Gladys; brothers, Kermit, Glen, Howard, Raymond, and Thurmond; and infant children Peter and Wanda. The self-proclaimed “Mayor of Hernshaw,” Johnnie was a proud UMWA member retired from Madison Mines.  He was also a founding member of Rumble Community Baptist Church.

Johnnie is survived by Frances, his loving wife of 71 years; children, Diana (Tom) Hughey of Victoria, TX, Johnnie “JR” (Audrey) Linville of Beckley, Trudy (Robert) Barker of Ashford, Eva (Jesse) Thompson of Ashford, Steve (Denise) Linville of Hurricane, and Cheryl (Ronnie) Vance of Ashford; grandchildren, Jason (Lou Ann) Hoover, Jonathan Linville, David Linville, Robbie (Tammy) Barker, Brad (Cassie) Barker, Brigitte (Luke) Carney, Kelly Thompson, Jessica (Jerry) Hill, Rachel Elgin, Josh (Kelly) Linville, Erin (Sam) Pierson, Whitney (Zack) Harold, and Alex Vance; and 20 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors as well as his faithful dog, Sparky.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Rumble Community Baptist Church with Pastors Richard Harold and Tom Hughey officiating.  Burial will follow at Rumble Heights Cemetery.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the staff at CAMC-Memorial Hospital for all of their compassion and excellent care.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rumble Community Baptist Church, 43 Fairlawn Drive, Ashford, WV 25009.

Rita Katrin Mustell

September 16th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rita Katrin Mustell, 71, of Alum Creek, WV, went home Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

She is survived by her four children, Frank James, Juanita Halferty, Dennis Mustell and Martin Mustell; sister, Donna (Roger) Parsons; brothers Dennis (Angie) James  and Bob (Mary Alice) James ; 13 grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Philip D. Kingrey

September 14th, 2018 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (17 Comments)

Philip D. Kingrey, 63, of Alum Creek, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 14, 2018, after a short illness from NK Leukemia.

He was a member of Spirit Life Fellowship Church where he served on the church council, Deacon, Trustee and sound system operator. He had a great love for golfing, mountain bike riding, gardening and the WVU Mountaineers. He was previously employed by Union Carbide, Dow Chemical and the State of WV Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, James “Dell” and Edith Vickers Kingrey; sister-in-law, Rosery “Sue” Kingrey; and father-in-law, Hassil Pauley, Sr.

Phil is survived by his wife, Dreama; daughter, Kristin Kingrey of Cross Lanes, WV; brother, Michael Kingrey of Alum Creek, WV; mother-in-law, Teenie “Maw” Pauley; sisters-in-law, Rita (Arthur) Byrd, Orla (Joey) Pauley; brother-in-law, Hassil “Hack” (Gina) Pauley; special cousins, Jerry Linville and Charlie Harless; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Jagadeesh and Joe Ford, RN at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center; Dr. Fonibe, Fifi Wolfe, RN, all the nursing staff at CAMC Cancer Center and HospiceCare.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Craig Cook, Raymond Jordan and Jim Fershee officiating. Viewing for the family and friends will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

A celebration of life dinner will follow the service at the Lions Club Park Community Building, Alum Creek, WV.

Per Phil’s wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest at Mays Cemetery, Yawkey, WV.  In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to CAMC Cancer Center, 3415 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV 25304.