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Lucille Hager Tully

May 20th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (7 Comments)

Lucille TullyLucille Hager Tully, 74, of Morrisvale, passed peacefully Monday, May 19, 2014, at home  with her family by her side.

She was retired as the Head Start Director for Boone County.   She was a Christian and “loved” bowling, working in her flower garden, playing cards with friends and most of all she loved her family.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Maggie Hager; brothers, William, Lowell and Ronnie Hager; sisters, Alberta Smith, Kathlene Bays and Hazel Reynolds.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles “Boots” Tully; children, Charles Tully (Thelma),  Gale McClure (Averrill), Joey Tully (Vikki), Pam Hill (James), Jeff Tully (Janet), and Angie Adkins (Mark); brother, Roger Hager; sisters, Jeraldine Miller, Joy Saddler and Deloris Messer; 15  grandchildren:  Melody, Christopher, Denny, Jason, Beth Ann, Joseph, Brandi, Eli, Jarrod, Blake, Marshall, Chase, Ashley, Amber and Chelsea; and 18 great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm Thursday, May 22nd, at Tully Family Cemetery, located at Red Barn Ridge Road 1,  Alkol, with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating.    The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.

 

David Allen Ballard

May 20th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

David BallardDavid Allen Ballard   66, of St. Petersburg, Florida formerly of So. Charleston passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at Palms Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg after a short Illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence and Suda Hill Ballard.

He was retired from the Merchant Marines and a graduate of So. Charleston High School.

He is survived by his sisters; Violet Walls (Dorris) of Alum Creek and Ruth Ferrebee of Orrville, Ohio, several nieces and nephews, girlfriend Elena Lopez and good friend Rick Frame.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 24 at Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek with Pastor Dorris Walls officiating.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

 

Joyce Elaine (Sisson) Pitts

May 20th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

Joyce Elaine (Sisson) Pitts left this world and entered heavens gates on May 17, 2014, at the age of 68.

She was preceded in death by her parents John & Pearl (Cantley) Sisson, and brothers, Billy and Richard.

She is survived by her sons, Terry of Charleston, A.D. of South Charleston, Carmon, of NY, Tammy of North Dakota, Angie of Florida and Joretta of Indiana;  Sisters: Debby Arbogast and Lora Karen Whitlock.

There will be no visitation.  Private family services will be held at a later date with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Interment will be at Graceland Memorial Park.  Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is assisting the family.

 

 

 

Norris Glen Dunlap

May 15th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (5 Comments)

Norris Dunlap

 

Norris Glen Dunlap, 53, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 15, 2014, after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Royce Dunlap and Shirley K. Dunlap.

He was a Christian and had a great love for animals, traveling to different countries, and watching NASCAR and received a 4-year degree in accounting from WV State University.

He is survived by brothers:  Scotty (Pam) Dunlap, Ted (Barbara) Dunlap, Jamey (Tricia) Dunlap, Kevin (Stephanie) Dunlap, Scott (Tina) Hensley, and sister, Cassy (Larry) Dunlap Miller; step-Dad, Melvin Bo Dunlap, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and also lifelong caregiver Peggy Black.

Service will be 3:00pm on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery at McCorkle.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

 

David Lee Kelly II

May 6th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

David Lee Kelly, II, 56, of Wilson, NC died at home Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Debora Jane Eberhart.

He is survived by his loving family, including his sisters, Laura Whitehurst, and husband Marshall Pal, of Greenville, NC, Kimberly Jean Kelly, and husband, Terri McKelvey, of Clarksburg, MD; brother, Christopher Warren Kelly, and wife, Sharon, of Warner-Robins, GA; nephew, Nickolas David McKelvey, of Clarksburg, MD; niece, Kristie LillKendey, of FL; and a great niece, Emma Leigh LillKendey, of FL.

Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 8 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Graceland Memorial Park South Charleston.

 

James L. Tugwell Jr.

May 5th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

James L. Tugwell Jr. 73 of South Charleston passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lou Tugwell, and parents James and Pearl Bryant Tugwell.

He is survived by his daughters Tracy Tugwell and Tiffiney D. Starnes and son, Tim Tugwell.

A graveside service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 7, at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery at Dunbar.

 

 

 

Suzann McClure Hall

May 3rd, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (2 Comments)

 

Suzann HallSuzann McClure Hall, 64, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 2, 2014 at CAMC General after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Denver Hall; parents,  Elmo and Virginia McClure; brother, Jackie and sister, Gloria Jean.

She is survived by her daughter, Mindy (Rex) Christian of Yawkey; brothers, Junior (Diane) McClure and Timmie (Joyce) McClure; sister, Betty (Jim) Kramlich; five grandchildren, Melinda (Dillion) McCartney, Ben, Crystal, Chris and Peter and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating.  Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

 

 

 

Brian Franklin Griffith

April 24th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (6 Comments)

Brian Griffith

Brian Franklin Griffith, 49, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was a member of the Cement Masons Local #926, and former employee of Garcie Marker & Sons. He loved to fish on Williams and Cranberry rivers with his friends, loved to hunt and loved Nascar.

He is survived by his loving wife: Kim, son: Cole Griffith; daughter, Nicole Hughes, his loving parents: Frankie & Norma Jean Griffith; two sisters: Pam (Pat) Dunlap and Cindy (Chuck) Bays; brother: Randy (Debra) Griffith; two grandsons and  parents-in-law: Bob & Sue Hudson and many other family and friends that Brian dearly loved!

Service will be 3:00 Sunday, April 27, 2014 at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be at French Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, is in care of arrangements.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Brian Plants, Dr. Takubo, Dr. Shah and his hospice nurse Laura Harvey.

Brian will be missed by so many friends and family.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made toward funeral services.

Bernice C. Elkins

April 17th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernice C. Elkins of Alkol, WV, at the age of 100 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at home surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Arb Elkins. They were owners of Elkins Exxon at Alkol. She was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church for 57 years.

She is survived by her 2 sons: Bob and wife Pat Elkins of St. Albans and Daryle and wife, Jean Elkins of Alkol; Also survived by three grandchildren: Shann Elkins and wife Heather and Stacy and husband Ric Leadman and Bruce Whitten; Great-Grandchildren: Kelsey and Alaina Leadman; Caroline, Cade, Cole and Camden Elkins; 3 Sisters: Brentha Linville , Martha Davis and Ethel Shirley and one brother: Charles Miller and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 1:00pm at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to her caregivers. Contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387 in memory of Bernice.

Charles Edward Estep

April 11th, 2014 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (3 Comments)

Charles Estep
Charles Edward Estep, 77, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was a supervisor in road construction until his retirement. Charles served in the U. S. Army and was a very active member of the American Legion Logan, WV Post 19.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Allie Estep; brother, Robert Estep; and great granddaughter, Chelsie Dawn Estep Barker.

Charles is survived by companion and life partner, Linda Estep; children, Pattie Estep and Mary Renick; step-son, Rick McCoy; brother, Jimmy Estep; granddaughters, Nicole and Thisha; great granddaughters, Khloe and Peyton and very dear friend, Martha Ryan.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, April 13, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Brounland Cemetery with military graveside conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.