Roston Woodrow “Woody” Hunter II, 50, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roston Hunter and Edith Backus, and brother, Samuel Hunter.

Woody was a former electrician in the coal mines. He loved coaching sports and mentoring the players.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Danielle, children, Shawntel Hunter and Chloe (Josh) Workman, grandson, Remington Colt Workman, sisters, Becky (Johnny) Bias and DD Farmer, brother, Chester Hunter and many other family and friends.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Family Memorial Gardens, Low Gap, with Pastor John Workman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations toward funeral expenses are appreciated. 

Claude Max Bare, 87, of Charleston, WV passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at CAMC – Hospice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess Bare, and his twin infant sister, Claudette.

He was retired from Union Carbide with over 30 years of service and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Claude is survived by his sons, Roger, Jeffrey (Tracy), and Duane (Tonia), and his siblings, Jean Shaver, William Bare and Richard Bare. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jared and Megan and great-granddaughter, Lily.

Service will be 1:00pm Friday, October 21, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent and eulogy by his son, Roger. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, WV.

Robert Allen “Bobby” Means, 76, of Tango, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 3, 2022, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Louise Hill Means; grandson, Jacob Allen Neal Craddock; 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

He was a former member of Joe’s Creek Baptist Church, a Christian for 47 years and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war receiving the Purple Heart Medal.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Betty of 49 3/4 years; children, Misty Means (Jimmy) Hinton and Mark Wilson; grandchildren, Tyler (Kaila) Wilson, Caleb (Destiny) Craddock, Whitney (JC) Morrison, Isaac Craddock, Noah Craddock, and Caitlan (Mike) Kearns. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Lily Wilson, Jayce Morrison, Paislee Wilson, Rockson Morrison, Madelyn Graley, Hadlee Wilson, and Leila Craddock; brothers, Harlan (Jeanette) Means and Ronald Means; sisters, Martha Mathes and Delphia Cole.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Military rites will follow by Hamlin American Legion Post 111. Burial will be at Means-Webb Cemetery at Tango. Friends will gather from 6-8 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Jack G. Stockman, 90, of Pinetops, North Carolina, formerly of Gassaway, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the home of his son, John Stockman (Heather Gibbs).

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Dolores Stockman, daughter, Pamela Stockman, and great-granddaughter, Bethany Jean Rundgren, brothers, Rex and Bob Stockman, and Don Duggan, and sister Billy Stockman.

Jack was an ironworker and jack of all trades. He was a Christian.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Melvin) Griffith and Gwendolyn Stockman, son, John Stockman (Heather Gibbs), grandchildren, Jason Young, Regina Young, Brent (Brittany) Griffith, Marty Griffith, Jack Tulley, Brandon Lamar, Bruce and Jesse McCallister, Terry Simmons, Jackie and Jade Stockman, and Travis Stockman. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Draven, Darrah and Jarred Young, Beckett, Brinley, and Bailey and Kanden Griffith, Ava McCallister, Liam Simmons, Gage Simmons, Amarie Williams, Farnie Williams, Gabriel Grounds, Annabella Grounds, and Journey Grounds, half-brothers, Case Duggan (Jeanie), and Aarron Blaine Stockman.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Friday, October 7, 2022, at Jacob Shaver’s Memorial Cemetery on Sunrise Road off Exchange Road, Sutton, WV, with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating.

Chester Wayne “Chuck” Cyrus, 73, of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8th, 1949, to Charles “Boose” and Elva “Eke” Cyrus of St. Albans, West Virginia. Chuck had five siblings; Charles, Sharon, Eugene “Gener”, Rodger, and Randy Cyrus.

Chuck served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1974. He was an Engineer Equipment Mechanic and served as a Combat Aircrew member in the Vietnam War until 1973. Throughout his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the Rifle Expert Badge, the Viet Nam Service Medal, the Viet Nam Campaign Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Combat Aircrew Insignia. Following his service to his country, Chuck spent several years as a coal miner and worked for the United States Postal Service until retirement.

Chuck married the love of his life, Janet Rose Cash, in 1970. The two of them raised their sons, Chester Wayne “Chucky” Cyrus and Brian Anthony Cyrus in Griffithsville, West Virginia. Chuck was a devoted grandfather to 9 grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman. He spent countless days in the mountains, hunting and fishing, with family and friends. In his last months, Chuck was able to revisit his favorite hunting spots in the mountains and fulfill his lifelong dream of seeing Yellowstone National Park.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents Charles Raymond and Elva Ethel (Adkins) Cyrus; brothers Rodger Dean Cyrus, Charles Ray Cyrus, and Davie Eugene Cyrus. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Rose Cyrus; sons Chester Wayne “Chucky” Cyrus of Grifftithsville and Brian Anthony (Emily) Cyrus of Sod; siblings Randy Lee Cyrus of Tornado and Sharon Lynn (Jon) Loftis of Scott Depot; grandchildren Ashley Nichole Cyrus, Andrew Trenton Cyrus, Alayna Rose Cyrus, Aliyah Nicole Cyrus, Brian Joseph Cyrus, Aidan Wayne Cyrus, Anthony Wayne Cyrus, Josie Rose Cyrus, and Adeley Bo Cyrus. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends to cherish his memory. Chuck faithfully lived his life for his family, friends, God and country.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Griffith Cemetery on Parsons Ridge/Browns Creek, St. Albans with Pastor Richard Ruby, Pastor Richard McCallister, and Reverend Ford officiating. The family will also be honoring the lives of Chuck’s brothers, Charles Ray Cyrus and Rodger Dean Cyrus, at this time.

Brian K. “Catfish” McCallister, 49, of Griffithsville passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at home of longtime health problems.

Brian was a disabled coal miner. He loved to fish and hunt. He loved his two sons and family dearly and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sons, Devon McCallister of Griffithsville, Jerry McCallister of Beckley; father, Bill (Linda) McCallister; mother, Anna Mae (Steve) Thaxton; brothers, Billy Jr. (Melinda) McCallister of Nitro, Chris (Ronna) McCallister of Griffithsville; niece, Alli McCallister; nephew, Trip McCallister; two great nieces and one great nephew.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions towards funeral expenses would be appreciated.

Ronnie Allen Clark, 72, of Alkol, WV, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oral & Dona Stone Clark, siblings, Harold Clark, Emogene Newman, Ralph and Tommy Clark, and nephews Steve and Lyle Clark

He was a retired coal miner from Hobet Mining for 26 years and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He attended Morrisvale Missionary Baptist Church and he loved going to church.

Ronnie was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his grandkids which was the greatest joy of his life. He loved being retired and loved his farm.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie of 53 years, the love of his life, and his daughter Traci, grandkids, Olivia Kessinger and Brady Kessinger He is also survived by his sisters, JoAnn (Jimmy) Walls and Anna Lee Smith, and a whole list of nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.

Service will be 3:00pm Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastors Ron Scott and Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be 1:00pm Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.

Kenneth Leslie Runyan (“basement speaking”),84, of Alum Creek, WV went to be with the heavenly Father on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Ford and Virginia Runyan, and middle son Joseph “Joey” Leslie Runyan. He has 5 siblings; brother Richard (Betty) Runyan; brother Charles (Vicki) Runyan; sister Patsy (C.B.) Keeney, sister Nancy (Bob) Matthews; and brother Gary “Ralph” (Deanna) Runyan. Kenneth is waiting in heaven for his beautiful wife Bonnie of 63 years, son Jerry (Penny) Runyan, daughter Julie Runyan Meikle and his “special” girl Kristi (diamond Jim) Pritt. Kenneth has 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren: Wesley (Tamy) Runyan; Adam (Jennifer) Runyan, Michael (Carrie) Runyan; Cala Meikle and Zachary Meikle (both of Lexington, KY) Great-grandchildren: Mason Runyan; Gavin Runyan; Daisy Runyan; Joey Runyan; Addison Cross; Kylie Cross; Brady Grude; Gunner Grude; and Bennett Meikle.

Kenneth was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ and a retired boilermaker for local union 667 and a US Air Force Veteran . He was instrumental in the establishment of Runyan’s Sunoco where he loved to visit and talk with the locals of the community. He was a simple, compassionate man who cared for everyone and would lend a hand to anyone. He loved fishing and golf and always said, “a bad day on the river is better than a good day at work.” His greatest love and accomplishment was his family. Thank you “pops” for the songs, stories, laughter, and memories. There will never be another like you!

Special thanks to the hospice staff and to our family and friends for all the care prayers, love and support shown at this difficult time.

In keeping with Kenneth’s wishes there will be a graveside service 4:00pm Tuesday, September 27, at Lively Cemetery, 46 Ford’s Lane Sod, WV. His lifelong friend Minister Kenneth Mitchell and Minister Charlie McKinney will be officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311.

Pauline Kinder, 88, of Ashford, West Virginia, was born on April 25, 1934, and went home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

She was born in Lincoln County and grew up in Ridgeview, West Virginia, where she met and married Garney Kinder, her husband of 67 years. They set up house in Ashford, where they raised their family.

Pauline enjoyed spending time with family and close friends. She was an amazing quilter. Pauline hand quilted over 140 beautiful quilts in her lifetime, not including numerous baby quilts over the years. One of her greatest joys was parenting her 5 children. She was a regular church attendee, and you would often see her in the church choir where her Christian faith shown through her beautiful alto voice.

Pauline was preceded in death by; her husband, Garney, her parents, Sesco and May McCallister, her sibling; Ethal Adkins, Dale McCallister, Christine Merritt, Glen McCallister and Carl McCallister, her Son-in-law Danny Kirk, and grandson, Derick Kirk.

Pauline leaves behind her sister, Carol Guidicelli of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, children; Lois Kirk of Ashford, West Virginia, Susan (Jim) McCauley of Florence, Montana, Randell (Debi) Kinder of Ashford, West Virginia, Lee (Bonnie) Kinder of Mocksville, North Carolina and Sheila Kinder of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Six grandchildren; Darren Kirk, Chris McCauley, Matthew McCauley, Josaiah Kinder, Bethany Kinder and Tessa Kinder, and four great grandchildren; Nathan, Alexis and Madison McCauley and Gracelyn Kinder along with a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Ashford Church of God Holiness, 231 Ashford Nellis Road, Ashford, West Virginia with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Friends may also gather 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Kinder Cemetery, Costa, West Virginia.

Alex Jacob Steven “AJ” Coon, 36, of Huntington passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at home.

AJ was a 2003 graduate of Mountaineer Challenge Academy and was a United States Army Veteran, serving his country during two tours in Iraq. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his canine companion, Biscuit.

AJ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry & Anita Hager, Joseph & Cannissa Coon.

He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Kathy & Keith Pauley; father and stepmother, Steve & Debra Coon; sisters, Lona Coon (John Breedlove), Wendy (Sam) Jones; nephews, Greyson Breedlove & Carson Breedlove; nieces, Ella Breedlove & Cynthia Jones; stepbrothers, Jacob Pauley & Josh Pauley. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and extended family.

In keeping with AJ’s wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest at the family cemetery at Alkol, WV.

Special thanks to Gwen Humphrey and the Homeless Veterans Resource Center in Huntington for working tirelessly with him these past few years as he was trying to find his way.