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Hersey “Mike” Adkins

January 17th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hersey “Mike” Adkins, 34, of Madison died January 17, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

He is survived by his: Dad: Garrett Adkins of Alkol, WV; 1 Sister: Connie Hunter of Madison, WV; 2 Brothers: Rodney Adkins ofMcCorkle, WV; Leon Adkins of Hamlin, WV; 2 Half-Sisters: Amy Adkins of Alkol, WV; Cristen Adkins of Alkol, WV.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, January 21,2000 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Thursday, January 20, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Betty L. Allen

January 17th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Betty L. Allen, 55, of Alum Creek died Monday, January 17, 2000 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by her: Husband: Mike; 2 Daughters: Monica Wade of Griffithsville, WV; Angela Gould of Cleveland, OH; 1 Brother: Earl Williams of Conroe, TX; 3 Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, January 21, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Minister Harold Burns officiating. Burial will be held at Hayzlett Cemetery, Garretts Bend. Friends may call on Thursday, January 20, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Jack D. Daugherty

January 8th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (1 Comments)

Jack D. Daugherty, 75, of South Charleston died Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired electrician, a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a member of the Electricians Retirement Club, and a former member of the Davis Creek-Ruthdale Lions Club.

He is survived by his: wife, Esta Cooper Daugherty; two sons: John Doyle Daugherty of Old Orchard Beach, Maine and Larry Alan Daugherty of South Charleston, West Virginia; two daughters: Jo Ann Spencer of Ballard, West Virginia and Tracy Rabel of South Charleston, West Virginia; ten Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Merlin Provance officiating.  Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends may call on Friday, January 21, 200 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Jack D. Daugherty

January 8th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Jack D. Daugherty, 75, of South Charleston died Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at home after a long illness.

He was a retired electrician, a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a member of the Electricians Retirement Club and a former member of the Davis Creek-Ruthdale Lions Club.

He is survived by his: Wife Esta Cooper Daugherty; 2 Sons: John Doyle Daugherty of Old Orchard Beach, ME; Larry Alan Daugherty of South Charleston,WV; 2 Daughters: Jo Ann Spencer of Ballard, WV; Tracy Rabel of South Charleston, WV; 10 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Merlin Provance officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Friday, January 21, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Rev. William F. Fitzwater

January 6th, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rev. William F. Fitzwater, 87, of Charleston died Thursday, January 6, 2000 at Arthur B. Hodges Center, Charleston after a long illness.

He was an evangelist and pastor for 65 years. He was the minister for the Morning Light program on WTIP radio, was on the board of directors for Voice of the Appalachian, was associated with late B.R. Lakin radio program, was on the board of directors for the A.C.E. school system, was a member of the First Baptist Church, Allegan, Michigan, was a member of the VFW and was a Navy veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his: Wife: Ruth Shaffer Fitzwater; 1 Daughter: Lynda Sanders of Chazleston, WV; 1 Grandson: Dakota; 1 Granddaughter: Autumn.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ronald Dobbs officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mineral Wells. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Russell “Don” McMellon

January 1st, 2000 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Russell “Don” McMellon, 77 of Culloden died Saturday, January 1, 2000 at Putnam General Hospital, Hurricane after a short illness.

He was formerly of Yawkey, retired from Union Carbide with 27 years as a supervisor, past co-owner of McMellon Furniture at Yawkey, the bass singer for McMellon

Family Quartet and other local quartets, a Navy veteran of W WII and a member of the Amy Baptist Church at Yawkey.

He is survived by his: Wife: Birdie Damron McMellon; 1 Son: Darrell McMellon of Yawkey, WV; 1 Brother: Rex G. McMellon of Yawkey, WV; 1 Grandchild: Dawna Allen; 2 Great Grandchildren: Michael and Joshua.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Monday, January 3, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Sunday, January 2, 2000 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Cora Viola Phipps

December 31st, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Cora Viola Phipps, 89, of Lombard, Illinois died December 31, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, a former member of the Elk Hills Presbyterian Church, Charleston and a retired employee of CAMC General Division.

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Judith Cipov of Lombazd, II,; 1 Son: Karl Phipps of FL; 8 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Entombment will be held in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Friends may call on Monday, January 3, 2000 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Bethel Faye Saul Chandler

December 28th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bethel Faye Saul Chandler, 85, of Alum Creek died Sunday, December 26, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek.

She is survived by her: 3 Sons: Carl Chandler of Alum Creek, W V; Douglas Lowell Chandler of Port Orange, FL; Delano William Chandler of Port Orange, FL; 2 Daughters: Mrs. Carnell Smith of Oak Hill, OH; Mrs. Ruth Vickers of Peterstown, WV; 2 Sisters: Revell Holstein of St. Albans, WV; Vernell Roberts of Hurricane, WV; 1 Brother: Gurley Saul of Alkol, WV; 6 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor David Cyphers and Pastor Jody Pistore officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Glenvil W. “Tommy” Meickles

December 26th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Glenvil W. “Tommy” Meickles, 54 of Alum Creek died Sunday, December 26, 1999 at home after a short illness.

He was a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Charleston.

He is survived by his: Wife: Jean; Daughter: Beth Stewart of Brounland, WV; Brother: Lenny Meickles of Alum Creek, W V; 6 Sisters: Deloris Hill of Alum Creek, WV; Dorothy Thaxton of Charleston, WV; Ella Rae Myers of Alum Creek, WV; Rebecca Phipps of Alum Creek, WV; Vada Mooney of Wheeling, WV; Virginia Harless of Brounland, WV; 2 Grandchildren: Kimberly and Tiffany Stewart of Brounland, WV.

Services will be held at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Lloyd Humphreys officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Friends may call on Monday, December 27, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Rosie Mae Wood

December 24th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Rosie Mae Wood, 75, of Bidwell, Ohio, formerly of Kanawha County, died Friday, December 24, 1999 at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio after a long illness.

She was a homemaker and formerly attended the Alum Creek Church of God.

She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Rebecca Burdette of Bidwell, OH; Nancey Allen of South Charleston, WV; Martha Hartwell of Spencer, WV; 4 Sisters: Christine Hawkins of South Point, OH; Pearl Slaughter ofKelleys Creek, WV; Arelda Dulaney of Ashland, KY; Lonna Clark of Apple Grove, WV; 8 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; 34 Great Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, December 29,1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Arbaugh and Deacon Harve Ferrell officiating. Burial will be held in Wood Family Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.