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Ralph Leroy Ryan

December 23rd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Ralph Leroy Ryan, 75, of Charleston died Thursday, December 23, 1999 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was retired from Libby Owens Ford and attended Community Chapel, Cross Lanes.

He is survived by his: Wife: Wilma; 1 Daughter: Marsha Lindberg of Cross Lanes, WV; 1 Son: William Ryan of St. Albans, WV; 1 Step-Daughter: Judith Grimes of Highlands Ranch, CO; 1 Step-Son: Joseph Galati of Jacksonville, AR 3 Sisters: Marteena Burdette of Cross Lanes, WV; Marceline Smith of Charleston, WV; Loretta Pauley of Mason City, W V; 6 Grandchildren; 2 Step Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Monday, December 27, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. William Layne and Rev. Larry Campbell officiating. Burial will be held in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call on Sunday, December 26, 1999 from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home.

Grace Elizabeth Cecil Bryan

December 23rd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Grace Elizabeth Cecil Bryan, 88, of St. Albans died Thursday, December 23, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was the widow of the late Rev. Clark Bryan a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, St. Albans.

She is survived by her: 2 Daughters: Patsy Escue ofFraziers Bottom, WV; Conna Poe of Williamson, WV; 2 Sisters: Velma Garrett of Huntington, WV; Ann Turley of St. Albans, WV; 1 Bro: Lester Cecil of Tornado, WV; Long Time Care Giver: Jennie Sergent of St. Albans, WV; 6 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Monday, December 27, 1999 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Robert Leadman officiating. Burial will be held in Bryan Family Cemetery, St. Albans. Friends may call on Sunday, December 26, 1999 from 5 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Friends may also call on Monday one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers make donations to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, West Virginia 25064-3199.

Thera E. (Toots) Billingslea

December 19th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Thera E. (Toots) Billingslea, 81, of South Charleston, died Sunday, December 19, 1999 at home after a long illness.

She was retired from G. C. Murphy Co. South Charleston and a member of the Ruth Community Church, South Charleston.

She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Rosalie Coleman of Murrells Inlet, SC; Connie Billingslea of Endwell, NY; Beverly Lawton of Los Angeles, CA; 2 Sons: Dwain (Joe) Blake of South Charleston, WV; Bruce Billingslea of South Charleston, WV; Sister: Geraldine Bishnp of Charleston, WV; 7 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Gene Pauley and Rev. Greg Blake officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park South Charleston. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Madeline M. Roberts

December 15th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Madeline M. Roberts, 75, of Alum Creek died Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston after a long illness.

She was the widow of the late Stanley Roberts of Charleston and the daughter of the late John and Amber Mobley. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her: 3 Sisters: Virginia Runyan of Sod, WV; Mary Gillenwater of Sumerco, W V; Helen Teel of Sandusky, OH; 1 Brother: John Mobley of St. Albans, WV; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Minister Richard Runyan and Mark Gillenwater officiating. Burial will be held in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Bernice R. McCallister

December 10th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Bernice R. McCallister, 87,of Yawkey died Friday, December 10, 1999 at Kathy’s Tender Touch Personal Care Home, Julian after a long illness.

He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, a retired yard supervisor from Dunbar Lumber and retired from UMWA.

He is survived by his: 2 Daughters: Ninnon Pauley of Yawkey, W V; Sue Carol Bailey of Dunbar, WV; 1 Sister: Josephine Gillenwater of Winfield, WV; 5 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be held in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call on Saturday, December 11,1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Roscoe W. Arbogast, Sr.

December 2nd, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Roscoe W. Arbogast Sr., 85, of Bickmore, died Thursday, December 2, 1999 at home after a short illness.

He was a retired foreman in the Fine Chemical Department for Union Carbide with 38 years service.

He is survived by: 4 Sons: Bobby K. Arbogast of South Charleston, WV; Paul Arbogast of South Charleston, WV; Ivan James Arbogast of Dayton, OH; Roscoe Arbogast, Jr., of Waldo, FL; 1 Daughter: Peggy Kidd of Alum Creek, WV; 1 Brother: Edward Arbogast of Titusville, FL; 2 Sisters: Ona Slack of Lecanto, FL; Marie Lalli of Tucson, AZ; 12 Grandchildren; and 7 Great Grandchildren

Services will be held at Arbogast Chapel located on Beechy Ridge in Clay County, Sunday, December 5, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Schoonover officiating. Burial will be in Arbogast Cemetery, Clay County. Friends may call Saturday from 7 to 9 PM at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek and one hour prior to service at the church.

Gilda J. Brewster

December 1st, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Gilda J. Brewster, 73, of St. Albans died Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a long illness.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Highlawn Church of God, St. Albans, and a retired employee of the Kroger Co.

She is survived by her Step Daughter: Marilyn Griffith of St. Albans, WV; Step Son: James N. Brewster of Richwood, WV; Sister: Louise Means of South Charleston, WV; 2 Step Grandsons: Trevor Ward of St. Albans, WV; James W. Brewster ofl3ichwood, WV; 2 Step Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be held at the Highlawn Church of God, St. Albans, on Friday, December 3, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Roy Young officiating. Burial will be held in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, West Virginia is in charge of arrangements.

Jewell M. Pauley

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

Jewell M. Pauley, 76, of Alum Creek died Friday, November 26, 1999 at home after a long illness.

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

She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Barbara Williams of Conroe, TX; 3 Sons: Ronnie Pauley of Alum Creek, W V; Greg Pauley of Alum Creek, W V; Marshall Pauley of Alum Creek, W V; 2 Brothers: Orville Harless of St. Albans, W V; Garland Harless of Hurricane, WV; 1 Sister: Norma Escue of St. Albans, W V; 9 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Alum Creek Church of Christ on Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 2:30 PM with Minister Gerald Watts, Minister Richard Runyan and Minister Jeff Williams officiating. Burial will be held in Pauley Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends may call on Saturday, November 27, 1999 from 6 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.

Hal S. Vickers

November 17th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Hal S. Vickers, 98, of Alkol died Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness.

He was a retired well driller for Owens-Libby Owens Gas Co.. Prior to that he delivered the Gazette and Daily Mail in the Boone and Lincoln County areas and he was a Christian for 70 years and a member of Morrisvale Missonary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a former member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 50 years, a choir director and a Sunday School teacher.

He is survived by his:

Wife: Garnette Matthews Vickers; 1 Daughter: Kathleen Wadsworth ofPanaca, NV; 3 Sons: Harry Vickers of Peterstown, WV; Jack Vickers of Peterstown, WV; Kenneth L. Vickers of Alkol, WV; 2 Sisters: Arzella Hill of Charleston, W V; Alma Huffman of Alkol, W V; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Tony Pauley, Rev. Johnny Vickers, and James L. Wadsworth officiating. Burial will be held in Stone Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call on Friday, November 19, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.

Lewis Buster Huffman

November 8th, 1999 | Posted by curryfuneralhome in Obituaries - (0 Comments)

Lewis Buster Huffman, 82, of St. Albans, died Monday, November 8, 1999 at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation, Hurricane after a long illness.

He was a retired manager at Uniroyal Tire at the K-Mart, Patrick Street and formerly attended McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his: Wife: Hattie; 2 Daughters: Patricia Huffman of Pride, LA; Bernice Hale of Murfreesboro, TN;  1 Son: Donald Huffman of Black Betsy, WV; 1 Sister: Imagene Harvey of St. Albans, WV; 6 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Friday, November 12, 1999 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Joel Harpold officiating. Burial will beheld in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call on Thursday, November 11, 1999 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.