Marion Marie Calhoun, 92, of Hamlin, went home to the Lord Tuesday February 11, 2014 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab in Hamlin after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents Forest and Ollie Harless McClure, husbands, Verbal E. Miller and John C. Calhoun, children; Ivola, Izola, Rachel, Joyce and Jackie Lee, 2 husbands; Verbal E. Miller, and John C. Calhoun, brothers; Londis and Clarence McClure, sisters; Dot Breedlove, Della Ryan, Mary Francis Antill and Irene Williams.

She is survived by her Sister; Dorothy Meadows of Alkol,  9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, and 2 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 15, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Mallory- Miller Cemetery Alkol.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions toward funeral services.

Robert James Peterson, 67, of Yawkey died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at CAMC General.

He was the fomer owner of the Alum Creek Fas Chek and a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge. Rob also served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Robert (Jeanie) Peterson, Ann Marie Peterson and Joseph Peterson; brothers, Richard (Brenda) Peterson and Randall (Jean) Peterson, MD; grandchildren, Kierra, Aramaya, Brooklynn and Brandon.

Funeral service will be 12:30 pm Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Denver Herschel “Peanuts” Hall, 65, of Yawkey, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at home after a long illness.

He was a former employee of Pennzoil Oil and Gas, a member of Teamsters Local 175 and a 1966 graduate of Duval High School.

Denver was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel and Ann Hall.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Suzann; daughter, Mindy (Rex) Christian of Yawkey; brother, Ken (Shirley) Hall of Alum Creek; grandchildren, Melinda, Ben, Crystal, Chris and Peter; and four great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 8th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to say a special “thank you” to Heather Chapman of Hospice and Todd Bays with Thomas Home Health.

Rev. Walter A. Means, 78, and his wife, Charlotte, 76, went home to meet the Lord, February 2, 2014, after a tragic car collision. The accident occurred at the intersection of Rt. 119 and Willow Drive after they had left services at the Trinity Independent Baptist Church Sunday night.

Walter pastored more than 46 years at many area churches and now served as a church member at Trinity Baptist. He was also a master mechanic working on automobiles at area dealerships; also mining equipment and even airplanes at Mallory Airport. He was a USMC veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Kathleen Means, his first wife of 52 years, Sarah Jane “Nanny” Means and his son, Ronald Allen Means.

He is survived by his sons: Jimmy (Debbie); David (Kim); Stanley (Linda); Clinton (Elizabeth); Keith (Michelle Hall), Herbert (Angie Coffman); grandchildren, Mandy (Dean Ross); Dora (Chris)Perry; Shavion, Amber (Patrick Holley); Clinton T., Sierra, Autumn, Jocelyn ,John, Ben & Casey Bailey; Addison, Justin, Kayla ( Scott) Keller, Lolita; Great-grandchildren: Dylan, Devon, Emily, Arianna, Victoria, Ethan, Natalie; Alani, Landon, Bella, Betty, Aden, Morgan, Serenity, and Andrew; Brothers: Bruce Dallas and Jerry Wayne Means and life long friend whom Walter loved like a brother Billy Jo Pauley; Sisters: Erma Dunlap, Pat Hopkins, Violet Eads, Linda Anselment, Carolyn Johnson, Becky Bowen, Darlene Gillerlain, and also surviving him is a host of nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Gene Pauley and Frank Chapman. Burial will be at the B.J. Means Memorial Cemetery, South Charleston, with military graveside rites by Post 6418, St. Albans, VFW. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5:00 to 9:00pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Trinity Independent Baptist Church, PO Box 9553, South Charleston, WV 25309.

Charlotte Lynn Songer Means, 76, and her husband, Walter A. Means, 78, of South Charleston, went home to meet the Lord on February 2, 2014, after a tragic car collision. The accident occurred at the intersection of Rt. 119 and Willow Drive after they had left services at the Trinity Independent Baptist Church Sunday night.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garnet Franklin Songer; parents, Walter and Edith Clendenin; and brothers, Gary and Delford Clendenin.

She attended Trinity Independent Baptist Church and was employed by Dr. & Mrs. Ali AbuRahua.

She is survived by three daughters; Ann Wendall, Vickie White and Penny Adkins; 2 sons: John Ervin Songer and Lewis Songer; 2 sisters, Sue Roberts and Janet Mooney; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Private graveside service will be at a later date.

Jane Eloise Clark, 92, of Akron, Ohio died Monday, January 27, 2014 in her residence after a brief illness.

She was a retired school teacher having taught home economics with Litchfield Schools. Jane was a Baptist by faith. She enjoyed water skiing well into her 70’s and also enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.

She was born February 4, 1921 in Griffithsville, WV, the daughter of the late D. W. and Eallie Bell (Carnes) Oxley. Her husband, William Clark, Jr., preceded her in death on August 9, 2007. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Jane Lebold Ortopan and a brother, Ronald Oxley.

She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie (Steven) Marcum of Melbourne Beach, FL; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Lebold Stevens of Bellville and Martha (Raime) Fronstine of British Columbia, Canada; 2 great grandchildren, Claudia and Audrey Stevens; a sister-in-law, Bea Oxley of Akron and her former son-in-law, Richard Lebold of Bolivar.
Local funeral services will be held Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Lebold-Smith Funeral Home, 248 Park Ave., Bolivar, OH with Rev. Ken Hutchinson officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 6 pm at the funeral home.

A second service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Rev. Jackie Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until time of service. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. For those unable to attend please visit the funeral homes web site to share a memory and sign the guest register at www.smithfuneral.com and www.curryfuneralhome.org

Patricia Sue Adams McCallister, 58, of Julian passed away after a long month of struggle to survive. Patty’s tired body could not fight any longer. Although she experienced chronic health issues, she always seemed to land on her feet, but this time proved to be different; she just could not overcome the giant set-backs. She died at CAMC Memorial on Monday, January 27, 2014. She had wonderful SICU nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors.

Patty graduated from Scott High School. She worked for Black’s Grocery Store for 22 years until their closing. She later worked in the Child Advocacy Office where she met her two best buddies, Shanetta and Terry. Thank you girls for all your support.

Patty was a wonderful daughter. She gave up her home to help care for her parents through several illnesses and injuries each had over the last few years. Patty had a passion for crafting, sewing her “imperfect animals” and other creations. She enjoyed selling these at local craft shows. Her cross stitch was so neatly done one could almost frame the back side. She was an avid and fast reader. Patty loved to shop whether for fabric, clothes or gifts for others. QVC will miss her!

She is survived by her parents, Chester and Dorcas Adams of Julian. Her brother and sister-in-law, Greg Adams and Carol Gee of Foster. Also, missing her will be her kitty, Sam. She is survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins, especially her texting cousin, Gloria Soice of Cross Lanes and her special aunt Louise Pauley of Sunbury, Ohio.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 29, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Chuck Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

A nurse made her a gauze bow for her hair on her last night of ICU; this suited Patty perfectly, as she was known for meeting family and friends at the door on Christmas Eve with a jingle bell headband with blinking lights. Patty will be sorely missed

William R. “Worm” Holstine, 70, of Emmons, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

He was a devoted Christian for 32 years; a member of Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher and was known for sharing his love for Christ with everyone he met. “Worm” was a floor covering installer for 40 plus years and owner of Holstine Floor Covering.

He was the son of the late Ronald and Ruby Holstine. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patty and great grandson, Zechariah.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Carolyn Holstine (Morgan), who loved him with all her heart; six children who loved him dearly, Diana (Silvio) of Dallas, GA, Kevin of Emmons, Dreama (Joe) of Marmet, Larry (Sherry) of Keith, Tina (Kennith) of Sod and Billy (Shasta) of Emmons. 18 Grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 grand doggie; siblings, Floyd, Rachel, Lovell, Charles, Vivian and Teddy whom he loved very much; and many friends and neighbors that will also miss his presence in their lives.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Michael Graley officiating. Burial will follow in the Barker Cemetery, Ashford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Patricia Jean Williams, 80, of Briar Creek, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rondal, brothers: Hank and Leon Kirk and sister Linda. She was a member of the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sons: Eric Williams and wife, Carol and David Williams and wife,Bonnie all of Alum Creek, and Aaron Todd Williams and wife, Jessica of Huntington; brother: George “Wimpie” Kirk’ sisters: Vaugn Priestley and Jeanette Larch; 9 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was best of friends with Echo Duncan and special friends and neighbors, Joe & Karen Whitlock and Mark Gibson.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman and George Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Stella Frances Runyan, 85, of Alum Creek passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She is survived by her husband, James Runyan; daughters, Linda Nelson (Edward) and Sandra Fletcher (Charles); grandchildren, Michele Milazzo, Jason Creech and Chad Fletcher; and great grandchildren, Leighton, Brooks and Emerson Milazzo.

Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Kenna Hill; brothers, Rex and Hurshel Hill; and her grandson, Jeremy Fletcher.

She was a lifelong resident of Alum Creek and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Stella and James traveled widely as members of the Wally Byam Airstrream Organization and spent many winters in Melbourne, FL. Stella was always ready to volunteer to help others and her warm smile lifted the spirits of everyone. She was a devoted member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

The family would like to thank all of the many caregivers who helped Stella through her illness.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 24, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will be at the Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. or by phone 1.800.272.3900 or by mail at Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1601 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.