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Keith Ervin Hubbard

April 18th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

HubbardKeith Ervin Hubbard, 55, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

He was a former employee of S & E Printing in Nitro.

Keith was predeceased by his parents, Ervin Hubbard and Macel Rhodes.

He is survived by sons, Brandon and Dustin Hubbard; daughter, Jessica Hubbard; and brother, Tony Hubbard.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.  Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod.   The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

 

Carl Edward Egnor

April 18th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (4 Comments)

EgnorCarl Edward Egnor, 69, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at CAMC – Memorial Division.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robie & Wilcie Egnor, sister, Izola Bragg and brother, Waitman Harold Egnor.

He worked in construction, both residential and commercial.

He is survived by his life companion, Rosetta Kinchen, daughters: Dorothy Egnor, Juanita (David) Garhart, Brandie (Bill) Burke, Mandie (Greg) Suitor, Candie Egnor (Kenny  Corvin), Jewelene Foster, Amy Foster, Dawnielle Foster; Sons, Robie (Nicki) Egnor and Eric (Annette) Egnor; step-daughters: Missy Ball and Angel Turley and step-son, Corey Kinchen;  sisters: Susie Humphrey, Rebecca Dunn, Pam (Tony) Cooper; 28 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren.

Service will be 2:00pm Thursday, April 21, 2016,  at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

 

Sarah Eloise McClure Carthrea

April 16th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Sarah CarthraeSarah Eloise McClure Carthrae, 87, of Murray, KY,  formerly of Palm Desert, CA, went home Friday, April 15, 2016 at Benchmark Healthcare in Puryear, TN.

She was born June 18, 1928 in Alkol, WV to the late Frank Leslie and Zadie Breedlove McClure.  She was also predeceased by five brothers, Roger “Swammie”, Frank “Gus”, Victor, M. G. and Rex McClure; and sister, Lois LaRue

Eloise was a retired cashier and bookkeeper for Safeway Stores in California, and was a 1946 graduate of Duval High School.

She is survived by one brother, Carl McClure of Murray, KY.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Thelma Jean Evans

April 16th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thelma Jean Evans

 

Thelma Jean Evans, 36, of Ashford went home Friday, April 15, 2016.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Javins; sister, Pearl Evans and several other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Rumble Community Church with Pastor Richard Harold officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made toward funeral services.

Marybelle McCormick

April 14th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Marybelle McCormickMarybelle McCormick, 88, of Sumerco went home to the Lord Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Hospice West in South Charleston.

She was a member of the Griffithsville Church of Christ.

Marybelle was predeceased by her husband, Ohley McCormick, son, Phillip McCormick, parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

She is survived by her son, Richard McCormick; daughter-in-law, Lois McCormick Pendleberry; five grandchildren, Matthew McCormick, Andrew McCormick, Michele Gill, Hope McCormick and Marti Ruth; and seven great grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 p..m. Monday, April 18, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Kim Matthews officiating.  Burial will follow at the Watts Family Cemetery, Sumerco.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Amy Elizabeth “Betty” Frye

April 14th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Amy FryejpgAmy Elizabeth “Betty” Frye, 80, of South Charleston passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Ray J. and Charlotte Means Hall.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Jackson Frye, Sr. and brother, Berchie Hall.

She formerly attended Loudendale Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her son, William Jackson (Jackie) Frye, Jr. of Winston-Salem; sisters, Gay Lore of South Charleston, Shirley (Kenneth) Cooper of Glenville and Gwen (Tim) Cooper of Winifrede; brother, Ronnie (Carolyn) Hall of Charleston; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hall of St.Joes Beach, FL.; special son, Terry (Claudette) Karr and special niece, Jeanie (Robbie) Cantley.

Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Tim Cooper and Terry Karr officiating.  Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery in Sumerco.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Eastbrook Nursing Home and Hubbard Hospice House for all the care and compassion they provided.

Patsy Ann Purdy Hesse

April 14th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Patsy Hesse (2)Patsy Ann Purdy Hesse, 74, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord and her great grandson Brayden.

She was an employee at Shoney’s in South Charleston for 35 years.

Patsy was also predeceased by her parents, Hyland and Brookie Purdy.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Pam) Bias of South Charleston; daughters,  Debbie (Jimmy) Means of South Charleston and  Mary (Michael) Stewart of Nitro; grandchildren, Kenny, Justin, Chuck, Kayla, Dee, Mark, Susie & Little Debbie; great grandchildren, Emily, Tori, C.D., Haley, Aleigha, Caiden, Waylon, Bella and Easton; sister, Judy (Dutch) Ferrell; nieces, Sarah Ramsey and Dorothy Peter;  very close special cousin, Sue Priestley; and longtime friends, Jean Turley, Helen Parsons and Cindy Bias.

Service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod.   The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

Gary Ray Jenkins

April 11th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Gary Jenkins photoGary Ray Jenkins, 63, Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 9, 2016, after a long illness.

Son of the late Howard R. and Wilma Bender Jenkins of St. Albans.  He was also preceded in death by his brother David W. Jenkins, maternal grandparents Carl and Lora Bender, paternal grandparents John and Mary Jenkins, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Gary was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, a 1969 graduate of St. Albans High School and retired from Patrick Street K-Mart after 18 years of service.

He is survived by son, Franklin R. Jenkins, Alum Creek, sister, Wanda Jenkins, St. Albans, several aunts, an uncle and many cousins and friends.

Although raised in the city Gary preferred the quiet and peaceful country life.  He spent many years enjoying farming in Red House and Alum Creek.  He loved caring for animals, gardening, and working on cars, tractors and other equipment.  He especially loved making and eating his homemade Concord grape jelly.

Franklin and Wanda sincerely appreciate all the prayers, cards, phone calls and visits providing emotional support throughout Gary’s illness.  Words cannot express how grateful we will always be for Hospice Care, especially, Melanie, Sallie, Libby, Marilyn and Ashley.  They allowed Gary to rest in the comfort of his own home.  Special thanks also to countless family members including Jeannette Jenkins, Jennifer Bennett, Gerald and Barb Jenkins, our church family, neighbors, and special friends Robert and Sue Johnson for daily expressions of love and support.

Services will be 1:00pm Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith George officiating.  Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.  The family would like to encourage everyone to join them for a meal at Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536 or to a charity of your choice.

Virginia Evelyn “Pinkie” Harless

April 10th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (14 Comments)

Virginia Pinkie Harless (2)Virginia Evelyn “Pinkie” Harless, 89, of Alum Creek, daughter of the late James Gullion and Katherine Meickles, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Meadowbrook Acres in Charleston.

She retired from the Dietary Department at CAMC Memorial Hospital; she was a member of Brier Creek Baptist Church; and she loved cooking for her family and her church family at all the gatherings.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton Harless; son, Rick; grandson, Phillip Smith; beloved special grandparents, Bedford and Grace Harrison; sisters, Mona Barnhart, Vada Mooney and Dorothy Thaxton; and brother, Tommy Meickles.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Art) Smith and Nora Harless; sons, Bruce (Debbie), Billy (Becky) and Bobby (Anissa); 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter; sisters,  Delores (Bob) Hill, Rebecca Phipps and Ella Rae Myers; and brother, Lenzy (Brenda) Meickles.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12th, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to Meadowbrook Acres for all their love and care.

 

 

 

 

 

Jimmy Berry

April 8th, 2016 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (13 Comments)

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Jimmy Ray Berry, 53, of Morrisvale, passed away  suddenly Thursday, April 7, 2016 at home of an apparent heart attack.

He  served in the U. S. Army, and worked as a mechanic and also in the timber business.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Christy; children, Scotty Messer, Jasmine Berry Workman and Matthew Berry; parents, Weldin “Speed” and Patricia Berry; brothers, Bobby and Gary; sisters, Brenda Jackson and Mary Jarrell; several grandchildren; and very close friend Steve Gibson.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Barker Cemetery, Mud River.