Jean Childress Boone, RN
November 3, 1929 – January 28, 2022

I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8

Jean Childress Boone, 92, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 28, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.

Jean was born to the late Willie and Lottie Moore Childress in South Charleston, WV. She graduated from McMillan Hospital School of Nursing as an RN in 1952, the same year she married Frank H. Boone. She worked as a RN in WV, PA, OH and MI in various doctor offices, hospitals, schools and her favorite, public health. Mom’s final job was working at the Hubbard House where she and Miss Kitty would roll out to the nurses’ station every day to report for duty.

Jean is going home to husband, Frank H. Boone; parents, Willie and Lottie Childress; siblings, Julian (Alice) Childress, Ruth Kinder, Lakin (Lula Belle) Childress, Zack (Lillian) Childress, Ross (Roberta) Childress, Troy J. Childress; niece and nephews, Delmar Kinder, Francis Kinder, Willie Childress, James Childress.

Jean is survived by daughter, Jane A. Boone, South Charleston, WV; son, D. Allen (Jane S.), Lancaster, SC; beloved grandson, Broderick A. Boone, Charlotte, NC; nieces and nephews; Marci (Kenneth) Bell, Gary (Naomi) Childress, Carol Childress, Linda (Randy) Creech, Charlotte Robbins, Cheryl (Troy) Posey, Lola Roberts, Cathy Busch; numerous great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Also survived by special once in a lifetime friends: Jeanne Johnston, Tyler Gill, Larry and Joanne Brewer, and Mary Motley.

Heartfelt thanks to the Home Palliative Care Staff: Anna; the Hospice Home Staff: Dawnetta, Holley, Mary, Mary, Amy, and Anna; the Hubbard House Hospice staff: Denise, Carol, Kim, Lisa, Hayden, Rita, James, Ricky and all those I may have missed. Your kind and compassionate care truly made a difference for Mom, and I’m eternally grateful to each and every one of you.

Due to the current Covid surge, burial will be private. A memorial to celebrate Jean’s life will be held this spring when the daffodils are in bloom. Arrangements made by Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV. Burial at Graceland Cemetery, South Charleston, WV.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Mom’s memory by practicing random acts of kindness to others. Mom always, always was about being kind and helping others.

Frank Adkins, 86, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Frank was a 1953 graduate of Duval High School and a retired Meter Tech for Pennzoil with 43 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 75. He was a member of Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 where he served as Past Master and was nearing 50 years of membership. Frank was one of the founding members of the Griffithsville Volunteer Fire Department and he, along with Sally, were longtime volunteers with the Duval Ambulance Service. Frank was also a lifelong member of Yawkey Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Sally Lynn; his parents, Charles & Amelia Montcastle Adkins; and 12 siblings.

Frank is survived by his children; Michael Adkins, Mary (Paul) McCallister, Mendy (Daryl) Pemberton; sister, Hazel (Rick) Hill; 6 grandchildren, Colin, Michelle, Gatlin, Siera, Sarah, and Carson.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday February 6, 2022, at Boone Memorial Park with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Masonic graveside rites by Griffithsville Lodge #71.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312.

Margaret Lynne Dailey, 79, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Margaret was retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education as a school cook. She currently attended Bethany Baptist Church but had been an active member of Highlawn Baptist church serving in many ways with the ladies’ fellowship, cooking, nursery, kids ministry & outreach to the community. She also served with the Witcher Baptist Church women’s group where she attended many years ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene & Pearl Puckett Jordan and sister, Bobbie Clark.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 59 years, Harold; sons, Michael (Misty) of South Charleston & Erik (Megan) of Milton; grandchildren, Meghan & Justin Dailey, Jared Hale; brother, Randy (Donna) Jordan of Brunswick, GA; special friend, Melissa Dailey; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Bethany Baptist Church, 2504 Grand Ave. St. Albans, WV with Pastor Raymond Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Vesta Lee Grinstead, 82, of Charleston, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022, after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Earl Grinstead, Jr., her parents, Millard and Olive Pauley, her sisters, Ida June Pauley and Irene Blake, her brothers, Daniel Pauley and Jimmie Johnson.

She was a member of South Charleston Church of Christ where she was involved in many activities. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her sisters, Connie Ripley, Sharon Ballard, Anna Mae Meikle, Janine Dansereau, her brother, Terry Pauley and sister-in law, Joyce Pauley, along with many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Services will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Louis Watts officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at CAMC General Hospital and to the nurses and therapists at Amedisys Home Health Care for all their help.

Charles Ronnie Gillenwater, 69, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 28, 2022, at home.

Ronnie was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and a retired Captain from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department with nearly 30 years of service. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing at Woodrum Lake, and spending time in his garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ocie May Spears Gillenwater; sisters, Arlene Loftis, Delaphine Williams, & baby sister, Ethel Marcilee Gillenwater; brother, Maynard Gillenwater; and granddaughter, Zoey Gillenwater.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Rebecca Byrd Gillenwater, daughters, Charlene Sullivan, Melissa Jones, Courtney Shafer (Greg), Nicole Price (Steve); sons, Ronnie Gillenwater (Jenny), Zac Hudson; sister, Joyce Dunlap Jarrett; grandchildren, Jamie McCormick, Steven Gillenwater, Sara Sloan, Jeremy Savilla, Devon Gillenwater, Emily Gillenwater, Kylie & Kaylee Jones, Hailey Schoch, Chase Schoch, Braydin Williams; great grandchildren, Jamarion, Jianna, Jasiah, Ezra, Daniel & Mayley; several nieces and nephews; and fur babies, Sissy, Fluffy, Bootsie, Ginger, & Petey the Finch.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Dwight McClure & Mark Ruby officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in offsetting the funeral costs to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Pamela Sue Booth, 63, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 27, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Pam was a member of West Side Church of the Nazarene. She was a former nurses aid and had worked at Davis Creek IGA, St. Albans Fas Check, and most recently South Ridge Dollar Tree.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Fields and uncle, Pete Rucker.

Pam is survived by her mother, Tressie Leonard; husband of 48 years, Cleophus “Bro T” Booth; children, Angie Fletcher, Nikki Clay (April), Kimesha Patterson, and Cleophus Booth, Jr.; grandchildren, Djimon Jones, Amos Seabolt, Jonci Saunders, and Josh Booth; brother, Eddie Fields. She is also survived by lots of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and was NaNa to many.

Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Witcher officiating. Burial will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to give special thanks to Donna & Terry Eads and the Eskew Family.

Duane Fred “Guido” Griffith, 61, of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home.

He was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 625 where his skills in the industry were widely known. For the past 12 years he has worked for Elco Mechanical in Charleston. He won the WV State Pipe Trades Apprenticeship competition and went on to win the multi-state competition. He loved hunting and fishing. He raced his four-wheeler in Quad War competitions and loved late model and modified dirt track racing.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Clara PauleyGriffith; brother, Charles “Chucky” and sister, Jill.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pam; stepdaughter, Erin (Robby) Cobb; grandson, Gannon; and brother, Paul Griffith.

Service will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Freer Ray Oxley, 93, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Harmony at Southridge.

Freer was a member of Pipe Fitter Local 625 and a member of Trinity Independent Church in Ruth. He served his country in the United States Navy at the end of WWII on the USS Floyd B. Parks. He and Evelyn enjoyed over the years being an active part of the Holiday Ramblers Camping Club. They loved making their annual camping trip with all the grandkids to Myrtle Beach.

Freer was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Evelyn June Oxley; parents, Ray Oxley & May Hughes Oxley Pauley; three siblings, Hearl, Roger, & Kay Sheeley.

He is survived by son, Greg (Joyce) Oxley; daughter, Tami (Allen) Marker; sister, Lesta Knuckles; half-sister, Janet Woodin; grandchildren Courtney Pauley, Andrea Oxley-Price, Autumn (Patrick) Humphreys, and McKenzie Marker; great grandchildren, Madisyn, Reaghyn, Peyton, Lexi, Josiah, Henry, and Rory.

Graveside service with Military Rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768, will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar with Pastor Gary Gillispie officiating.

Stephen M. “Pierre” Eikleberry, 62, of Alum Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Pierre was a wonderful man, loved by so many family and friends. He will be missed by so many. He was a house painter and mechanic who worked hard until he became unable to work due to health issues. He was a good person who was a friend to everyone he knew. The world has lost a great, loving man and will never be the same without him. May he be with all those family and friends in Heaven. We left behind will miss him forever.

He was preceded in death by his stepson, Chris Geitz and his parents, Cecil and Grace Stephens Eikleberry.

Pierre is survived by his wife, Teri; brother Raymond; sister, Jo Ann; nieces, Shanna & Taylor; and nephew, Mitchell.

It was Pierre’s wish to be cremated, not put in the ground. There are no services scheduled.

Sue Jane Smith (Bowen), 85, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Alum Creek, WV went to “the big house” on Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her children JD Smith (Toni) of Charlotte, NC; Kathy Roberts (Fred) of Decatur, AL and Leesburg, FL; and Cindie King Gilpen (Jim) of Elkview, WV at her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Reverend Arvil Smith, her parents, her brothers, Doug and Bob and her granddaughter, Amy Jane King.

She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren,1 great great grandchild, and 2 sisters, Phyllis and Virginia.

Sue’s greatest joy in life was entertaining and cooking for her family and friends. You knew you were deeply loved if she had one of her famous poundcakes ready upon your arrival!

Sue retired in 2004 from the State of WV where she worked as the Personnel Coordinator for Child Support Enforcement. She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek, WV. She also attended First Baptist of Melbourne Florida for the last 17 years. In later years she enjoyed the company of The Red Hat Society ladies.

A brief service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with her son, JD Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her memory are made to either CitiIMPACT Ministries @ www.CitiIMPACT.org, or William B. Childs Hospice House 381 Medplex Pkwy, Palm Bay, FL 32907.