Curry Funeral Home, WV, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV (2025)

08/18/2025

Andrea Lynn Frame, 47, of St. Albans, WV, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles “Butch” Byrd and Kathy Byrd.

She was a homemaker.

Andrea is survived by her husband of 28 years, John Frame, and daughters, Samantha Lynn Frame and Abby Lynn Frame, and brothers, Charles (Tirra) Byrd II and Willaim “Billy” Byrd (Anna Sneed).

There will be no service.

08/14/2025

Loraine Gillispie, 87, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Elsworth Gillispie, parents, Mandy & Clyde Pauley, daughter, Tamera Stone, and her great-great-granddaughter, La𝑖̈𝑧𝑦𝑙𝑎 Nicholas.

Loraine is survived by her children, Rosemary (Lawerence) Williams, Doug Gillispie, Diana Gravely (Artie Cole), Barbara (Jimmy) Blankenship, Brenda (Victor) Gillispie and Robin Gillispie, and sister, Tressie Barker, and brother, Sidney Pauley. She is also survived by 17 grandkids, 26 great-grandkids, and 8 great-great-grandkids and lots of nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Graley officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at the Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons, WV

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to assist in offsetting the funeral costs

08/11/2025

Kimberly Ann Martin, 59, of South Charleston, WV, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin & Gretis Grover.

She was a café worker at AVI.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bobby Martin, daughters, Haylee Martin, and Amanda (Blain) Salmons, granddaughter, Paisley Martin, and her beloved dogs, Diesel, Lil Diesel, Alyssa, and Sage, and a host of friends.

She will be cremated per her wishes.

07/31/2025

George “Buddy” Evan Gibson, 90, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00pm, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Wyatt (Hoot) & Lillie Mae Stotler Gibson and sisters, Margaret, Ruby, Mildred, Joann and Florence.

He was retired from Dickinson Fuel Company, Inc.

He is survived by his wife, Rebal Gibson and 7 children, Becky, Mark (Reginia), Keith (Cindy), George (Samatha), Brent (Madora). Dwight (Lori) and Jeffery (Debbie). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews including 2 nephews who were like brothers, Mike and Terry Gibson.

Buddy loved to work in his garden and was a beekeeper. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved life to the fullest.

It was Buddy’s wishes to be cremated. The family will have a celebration of his life at a later date. Burial will be on the family property, Olcott, WV.

07/31/2025

Virginia Lee Starkey Given, 96, of St. Albans, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at home with her loving family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Arnold J. Given, Jr.

Virginia was an active member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans, for many years. She attended Ohio State University and was a homemaker and receptionist for 29 years for Dr. Given.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Carolyn & Gary Kopco, sons, Robert and Dr. Arnold J. Given III, son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth & Peggy Given, and son and daughter-in-law, David & Susan Given. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lindsay and Lauren Kopco Bryant and Michelle and Jeffrey Given, and several great-grandchildren.

There will be a private service 2:00pm Saturday, August 2, 2025, and a private burial will follow at Given Cemetery, Elkview, WV.

07/28/2025

Robert “Bob” L. Hill, 91, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Ann Hill, parents, Earl & Nettie Gillispie Hill, and Grandparents, Frank & F***y Pauley Gillispie.

He was a devout member and deacon of Brier Creek Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. Bob was retired from Ashland Oil & Gas Company as an oil and field technician. He served 50+ years on the Board of Directors for the Alum Creek Fire Department.

He was 2021 Citizen of the Year for Alum Creek.
Bob joined the Alum Creek Lions Club in 1972 and served as President 1975-1976, and served on Board of Directors from 1976 – 2025. He served Christmas Food Projects until he was disabled. Bob served as Cabinet District 29-0 Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor and Lioness Chairman. He participated in International Conventions in Dallas, TX (1975), Honolulu, HI, New Orleans, LA (1977) Montreal, Canada, Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX (1985), New Orleans, LA (1986) and Denver, CO (1988). He was also a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award and the Leonard Jarrett Award.

He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom he loved dearly and they loved him. At the age of three his mother passed away and he was lovingly cared for by his grandmother, F***y, (who delivered him) and his father, Earl, where he lived for many years in Emmons, WV.

Bob & Delores enjoyed camping in the mountains, where he along with Delores built their cabin in Green Bank, WV. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening.

"A Life Well Lived"

Service will be 11:00am Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Charles Sisk officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the funeral home.

07/23/2025

Elsie Faye Pauley, 93, of Alum Creek West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 22nd, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Elsie was a homemaker, member of Alum Creek Church of Christ, loving wife, mother, Nana, and friend. She was also an avid QVC shopper, and everyone knew to get to the table quick for her famous mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits.

Elsie is proceeded in death by her parents Andrew and Susan Turley, siblings Toy Turley, Louise Elkins, and Dixie Kidd, her loving husband Ray Pauley, daughter Deidra Pauley, and son-in-law Bob Adkins.

She is survived by her sister Margaret Jackson, daughter Portia Adkins, son Todd (Laura) Pauley, grandchildren Heather Pauley (Mike Starcher), Kirstin McCallister, Erica Pauley, BreAnna Pauley, Gerrica Pauley (Justin Holstein), great grandchildren Kiara (Tyler) Lucas, Katie Pauley (Chase Parsons), Paul Dotson IV (Jessie Gilmore), Kaleb Dotson, Gerald Egnor, Richard Egnor, Trinity Egnor, Harper Hudson, and Amyiah Harricks and a host of nieces and nephews. She was also loved dearly by special friends Phyllis Nunn, Phyllis Debord, Lorienne Caudill, and all of her brothers and sisters in Christ.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to HospiceCare and Dignity Home Health Care for the exceptional care and compassion provided to Elsie, and for the assistance and guidance provided to caretakers Portia Adkins and Kirstin McCallister. An extra special thanks to nurse, Ms. Lindsey and Hospice caregivers, Ms. Amelia, Ms. Amber, and Jamie for going above and beyond in Elsie’s time of need. You are all truly angels on Earth.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Joseph Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek.

07/23/2025

Patricia Joyce Marshall of Charleston, WV was born September 23, 1936. She followed God home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at WVU Thomas Hospital.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Percy D. Daugherty and Stella Virginia Totten Daugherty; brother, Dee Daugherty; and 3 younger siblings.

Patricia, or Pat as she was known, was and will always be the loving mother and grandmother who went above and beyond for her surviving son, Steven Oscar Marshall; daughter, Jenny Marshall Williams; and grandson, Shaun Steven Marshall. She is also survived by her brother, Raymond Daugherty and his children, Jan, Beth, Tony, and Dwayne; her sister, Julia Daugherty and her son, Ron in addition to many great nieces and nephews.

Pat was a teaching assistant for 30+ years for the Kanawha County Board of Education. She worked at several schools over the years, starting her career at Alum Creek Elementary. She took classes to work with and educate special needs pre-school and kindergarten children. She loved and cared for each child.

Pat was a beautiful soul with a high soprano voice and loved to sing in church. She shared God’s praises with that beautiful voice.

Pat will be remembered for her caring heart by past students, friends, and family. She will be remembered for her homemade bread and cinnamon rolls that she always gave as holiday gifts. She will be remembered for each blanket and set of baby clothes she crocheted with love. She will be remembered for the love, care and thoughtfulness she shared.

Her family would like to give special thanks to the ICU/CCU team at WVU Thomas Hospital who cared for their mother as if she was a member of their family.

Pat did not want a viewing or service. She wanted a simple graveside service. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date. All will be welcome.

Psalm 91:4 & 11
“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuse… For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.”

07/21/2025

October 27, 1937 — July 19, 2025
Tommy Sherlock Bowles 87, of Ashford, WV traveled to his eternal heavenly home Saturday July 19th at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones following a short illness. He was born October 27th 1937, son of the late William “Bill” Scott Bowles and Biddie Opal (Holstein) Bowles.

He retired from Chemical Leaman where he proudly earned the 30-year safe driving award and was just short of 3 million safe road miles as a CDL driver. He was a longtime member of Ashford Church of God where he was a faithful servant of our all mighty God. He was a Freemason and attended Odell Lodge #115 in Madison, WV. He was also a Shriner and Scottish Rite member for over 50 years.

Tommy was a true entertainer from his top-notch guitar skills to his witty responses and jokes. Tommy was a pillar of strength to his family and all who knew him and he will be profoundly missed. His love and legacy will live on in our hearts on earth until we are reunited in our heavenly home.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Ellhue, Theodore “Teddy” and Bill “Junior” Bowles; his sisters Thelma Barnett, Argatha Caldwell, Sylvia Sharp, Anna Belle Perdue, Irene Bowles, and Marceline Hadley; daughter Angela “Angie” Funtanellas; grandchildren Billy Bowles and Elisha Saylor.

He is survived by his significant other, Donna Catheryn Morgan; sons, Joseph “Joe” (Julie) Morgan, Scotty Bowles, and Kevin “Pencil” Bowles; daughters, Sherry Bowles Kersey, Consuelo “Connie” (Chad) Cline, and Lisa Bowles; brother, Ernest Bowles; sister, Betty Jo Perdue; along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Service will be 3:00pm Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Ashford Church of God with Pastor Randall Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

07/20/2025

Jerry David “Hub” Adkins, 73, of Ashford, WV departed his earthly life on July 19, 2025, to reunite with his son in his Heavenly home. He passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.

Hub was born March 5, 1952, to the late Keister Adkins and Janet Estep Adkins of Ashford, WV. He was also preceded in death by his son Nicholas Adkins; and his sister, Brytha Holstein.

Hub is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife of 50 years, Rochelle Adkins; daughter, Nichole (Frank) Chambers of Foster, WV; brother, Alan (Brenda) Adkins of Sevierville, TN; grandchildren, Anna Heike, David (Taylor) Adkins, Valley Chambers, Katelyn Adkins, Nicki Adkins, Isaac Adkins, Keely Shaffer, and Braden Morton; great grandchildren, Ronan Heike and Asher Vass; special aunt, Evelyn Adkins. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Hub devoted his entire life to his family. He worked as an underground coal miner for more than 40 years to provide the best life possible for his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting pool with his friends every Tuesday. Hub was a deacon and a choir leader of the Rumble Community Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful member for 45 years. He loved his church family dearly.

Service will be 12:00pm, Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Rumble Community Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Family and friends will gather 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.

07/18/2025

Eddie Joe Childers, 75, son of the late Freddie A. Childers and Velma G. Childers is now at peace with the Lord. He passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston.

He is survived by his greatest joys in life, his wife and best friend of 55 years, Linda; his 4 children, David “Greg” (Rachel), Benjamin “Ben”, Jeremy “Jerry” (MyShannon), and Carrie (Ben) DeVere; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and friends, Alfred Newman and Randy Sheppard.

Private services will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

07/15/2025

Richard Dewayne Winell, 49 of St. Albans passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Dewayne was an accomplished construction worker that could build, fix, or repair anything.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Richard and Brenda Johnson Winell, his cousin; Larry Parsons.

Dewayne is survived by his wife, Ashley Winell; Sons, Richard Winell (Hope), Jacob Winell (Makenna), Michael Winell (Christine), Landon Easter (Laci), and his daughter; Alyvia Winell.

He is also survived by his brother, Scott Boggs (April); his sister, April Bradshaw (Big Dave); grandchildren; Damian, Ryker, Eliana, Daniel, Emily, Sophia, Elias, and Sylas; cousins Hilda Parsons and Devon Carter; aunts, Susan, Maggie, and Jewel; uncles, Alfred and Billy; mother-in-law, Kelly Devary, father-in-law, Dave Easter, and brother-in-law, Alec Myers.

Dewayne will be cremated and a service to honor his life will be held at a later date.

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