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Claude Thomas Young

December 21st, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Claude Thomas Young, Sr., 85, of South Charleston, went home Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Thomas Memorial  Hospital.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed & Dorothy Young, brother, John Young and sister, Linda Hill.

He was the area service man for AEP with 37 years service where he was well known as “the power company man”.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War, coached little league baseball in Ruthdale, loved WVU football, hunting at the cabin, and most of all spending time with family.  He was a member of South Charleston Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patty Jo, sons, Tom (Denise Beard) Young, Jr., Mark (Renee) Young and David (Tricia) Young; grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Young, Ashton (Drew) Holbrook, Ryan, Brett, David, Grant and Sean Young; and great-grandchildren, Keith Rose, Savannah and Connor Young He is also survived by his brothers, Jim Young, R.E. “Gene” Young, M.D., and Jack Young; sisters, Jane Bowling and Mary Bobbitt, and sister-in-law, Patty Ann Young.

In the words of his favorite granddaughter, Ashton: There has never been a better man to walk this earth.  He was the kindest, gentlest, strongest man I’ve ever known.  He was my very biggest fan, and I his.  He loved his family and worshipped the ground my grandmother walked on until the very end.  He taught us life lessons and taught us to play games.  He didn’t believe in taking his shoes off in the house.  He did believe in singing, cigars, giving compliments, deer hunting, and dippin’ eggs.  I’ll always cherish the time spent sitting together on the porch swing and ‘helping’ him work in his shed.  Nothing was better than piling in the trailer connected to the tractor with Brett and Ryan and riding to the gas station to get slushees and candy.  It’s hard to imagine I won’t hug him again or hear him say, “There’s my girl!” every time I visit.  I’ll miss him more than words can possibly say.  We love you, Papaw.  “He loved us not because we were lovable, but because he is love.”

There will be no services.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-9959.

Also visit youtube memorial tribute by “Ashton Young Really Livin”.

Mary Elizabeth Pauley

December 18th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Mary Elizabeth Pauley, 90, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after a long illness.  Mary retired from Textile Mills, Spring Hill, and was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Aquilla and Gladys Belcher, husband, Paul E. Pauley and daughter, Joyce Kirk, and son Barry Edward. 

She is survived by her sons, Larry (Nancy) Pauley of Sod, and David (Vicki) Pauley of South Charleston; grandchildren, Craig (Jennifer) Pauley of Sandy Ridge, NC, Bruce (Karrah) Pauley, Lesli (Matthew) Smith, and Betsy (Jason) Walker all of South Charleston; great-grandchildren, Chasity (Dr. Donald) Brescia of Clemmons, NC, Ryan Smith, Tristan Walker, Riley Pauley and Isabella Pauley all of South Charleston and great great-grandchildren, Brynn and Riese Brescia, step great-grandchildren, Justin and Jade Britt, and son-in-law, David Kirk of Alum Creek. 

She is also survived by her sisters, Helen (Eugene) Williams, June Markgraff, Wanda (George) Kennedy, brothers, Edward Belcher, Richard (Jewell) Belcher, sisters-in-law, Elsie Pauley and Shirley Pauley, along with several nieces and nephews and a special niece, Cheryl Belcher. 

Service will be 2:00pm Thursday, December 21, 2017, with visitation one hour prior to the service at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Pastor Daniel Dent officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Pallbearers will be family and friends. 

The family gives a special thank you to Chuck, Lisa, Bobby and all the staff at Valley Center for the wonderful care given to Mom these past 4 years.

Joy Roberts

December 13th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Joy Vernalaine Roberts, 81, of Sneads Ferry, N.C., formerly of Yawkey, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her home, with her children by her side.

Joy was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Lena (Lovejoy) Ryan. She retired from WV Housing Development Fund as an Operations Manager / Underwriter in Loan Originations. She was admired and respected by her colleagues and was sought by many underwriting agencies throughout the country, but chose her West Virginia home and family over career opportunities. Joy was a member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church and the Kanawha Valley Decorative Artists. She loved her homemaking role and had many talents, but decorative painting was her passion and gifted many of her works of art.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kyle Roberts; sister, Emma (Ryan) Chapman; and dear friends, Oneta (Messinger) Pack and Pauline Rymer.

Survivors include one son, Kyle Allen Roberts, and one daughter, Kylena Roberts, both of Holly Ridge, N.C.; one grandson, Jason Roberts; four great – grandchildren, Josie Roberts, Elijah Roberts, Sophie Glass and Tatum Roberts; one great – great – grandchild, Ayla Roberts; one sister, Peggy (Charles) Kuhl; and loving caregivers, Vanessa Jenkins and Maureen Thompson.

She missed West Virginia, family, friends and church family immensely, and wanted to return home.

On Saturday, December 16, at Forks Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, family will receive friends between 11 a.m. and noon, and the funeral will immediately follow. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

 

James Carl Butler Jr.

December 11th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

James Carl Butler, Jr., 63, Sumerco, went home to be with the Lord his Savior, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born in Charleston, WV, on February 28, 1954, to the late James Carl Butler, Sr., and Wilma Lou McDonald Wiley Butler.

He was a graduate of Charleston High School and a former water treatment opertor at Tornado PSD and Lincoln PSD. He was a member of Olive Baptist Church in Julian, WV. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Wiley, Mary Stover, Thelma James, Norma James, Kyletta Shaffer and Cathy Angel.

James is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Martha Faye Dunlap Butler, children, Travis (Allison) Butler, Candice (Jeffrey) Baldwin, James (Leanna) Butler, Cory (Courtney) Butler, Crystal Young, and Shawna Dodrill, brother, Charles (Jane) Wiley; sisters, Margaret (Rick) Mason, Yvonne (Johnny) Gunnoe and grandchildren, Ashley, Travis Jr., Ariel, Makayla, Cade, Emily, and Brinklee.

Service will be 2:00pm Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Old Pine Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations toward the funeral service.

Anna Lou Cassle

December 8th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Anna Lou Cassle, 84, of Yawkey passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones with her favorite Elvis song playing.

She was an active member, piano player, secretary and youth leader at Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Anna Lou retired from Beneificial Finance as a Finance Manager and from Chase Bank as a Collection Agent. She spent her retirement traveling with her best friend and soul mate, Nat Cassle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nat; daughter, Faith; parents, Fred and Flossie Ryan; sisters, Lois, Ada, Trudy and Iola; and brothers, Curtis, Eugene and Kenny.

Anna Lou is survived by her caregivers and beloved nieces, Tammy Lowery Presley, Sunny Hicks Jackson, Kati Presley, Symone Walker and many more loved family and friends.

Service will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

A committal service will be noon Tuesday, December 12, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey.

 

Peter Wolfgang Stolz

December 7th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Peter Wolfgang Stolz, 70, of Alum Creek went home to the Lord surrounded by family and friends Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison.

He is survived by daughters, Eva (D.J.) Warner and Julie (Jeremy) Johnson; and grandchildren, Hannah, Karrah, Kevin, Hayden, Ryan and Jane Ellen.

Service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Isaiah Hatfield and Ron Scott officiating. Burial will follow at the Hill Cemetery in Julian.  The family will receive friends one  hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Kevin Eugene Dunlap

December 6th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Kevin Eugene Dunlap, 57, of Sod, W. Va., went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Tuesday morning, December 5, 2017 at home after a short illness.

Kevin was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and a graduate of Duval High School. He worked at various jobs throughout his life, but he will be remembered most for the delicious steaks he cooked while working at the Bonanza restaurant in St. Albans.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Amy; dad, Walter Dunlap; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Ocie Gillenwater; and paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Beedie Dunlap.

Kevin is survived by his wife of 17 years, Lisa; mother, Joyce Dunlap; brother, Greg (Sherry) Dunlap; sister, Lisa (Allen) Pauley; stepchildren, Michael and Paul Davis and Lorna Nicholas; step grandsons, J.T. Nicholas and Noah Davis; great granddaughter, Lexi; cousin, David Lucas for whom he was caretaker. He will be greatly missed by all of his family, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Homer Hensley and Mark Ruby officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions for the funeral service.

 

Ronnie Lynn Banks

December 3rd, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (22 Comments)

Ronnie Lynn Banks, 65, of Sumerco passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.

He was a school bus driver for the Lincoln County Board of Education for 36 years and a graduate of Duval High School.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Dennie “Jiggs” and Myrtle Banks.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Reba; sons, Jamon Banks and Jamey Bryant; daughter, Amanda Bowman; brother, Dennie Ray (Linda) Banks; grandchildren, Jacob, Cameron, Jaidyn, Chase and Dallas; and many other close friends and relatives.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 5th, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

 

Charles William Hudson

November 25th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Charles William Hudson, 90, of Tornado passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

He was the son of the late Renus Julius and Okey Hazel Miller Hudson.

Charles was preceded in death by his life partner, Marie Sansbury; granddaughter, Theressia Renee Hudson; three brothers and three sisters.

He was the former owner of Central Service Co. in Charleston.

Charles is survived by his children, Rea Jo (Doug) Waldo, “Chip” (Kerri) Hudson, Cathy (Chris) Oliviera and Teresa Loudermilk; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; and special friend and caregiver, Pam George.

There will be no services.

 

Marjorie Daisy Lipscomb

November 25th, 2017 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Marjorie Daisy Lipscomb, 89, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 24, 2017.

She was an active member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Kmart after working 26 years at the Kanawha City location.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, G. V. Lipscomb.

She is survived by her son, Jerry W. (Pam) Lipscomb; daughter, Monta Boggs; brother, Jack (Twila) Runyan; grandchildren, J. D. and Timmy Boggs; and several great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 27th,  at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Keith George officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.