Lewis Clark Gideon “Bus” Hill, 93, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 17, 2021 at home.

Bus was a member of Ruth Community Church and attended Charleston Mountain Mission. He retired from Union Carbide as an electrician. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Viola Hill; sisters, Vola and Eris.

Bus is survived by his wife of 73 years, Jeanette; daughters, Janet (Mark) Benincosa of Lost Creek, Rebecca (David) Payne of South Charleston, Denise (Henry) Morris of South Charleston, and Leigh Ann Withrow of Charleston; brother, Paul Hill; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Regina Mae Loftis, 86, of Alum Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Hattie (Estep) McCormick and her husband of 63 years, Lyle.

She belonged to Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. She retired from Lincoln County Board of Education as a Special Education Aide.

Regina is survived by Ronnie and Crystal, Troy and Missy, and Liz; grandchildren, Clint, Troy II “TJ”; and great granddaughter Lilly, all who she dearly loved; special friends Reverend Butch and Kay Leadman; faithful friends, Ethel Pack and Uala Wells; and all her church family and friends.

St. John Chapter 14, verses 1-3
“1: Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2: In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Phil Suiter and Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Life is better on the porch, but today she’s sitting on Heaven’s porch and what a beautiful view.

Special thanks to our Hospice team/angels, Dee Dee, Connie, Chris, Melanie, and Libby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387 or The Gideons International, St. Albans Camp, PO Box 731, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Phillip Lewis McComas, 89, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Teays Valley Hospital. He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Dorothy at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Marie Grass, 87, of Yawkey, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 6, 2021, at home.

Marie was a member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek and a former Avon Lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Grass; sisters, Irene Johnson and Bernice Hedley; and brother Lloyd Holstein.

Marie is survived by sisters, Opal Cummings and Margie Johnson; many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nicholas David Adkins, age 42, of Racine, WV, unexpectedly went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, June 3. He was born on December 31, 1978, to Hub and Rochelle Adkins of Ashford.

Nick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Keister and Janet Adkins of Ashford. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lawrence Dolin of Foster and Betty Dolin of Ashford and cousin, Bubby Myers.

Nicholas is survived by the love of his life, his wife Tammy Adkins; his parents, Hub and Rochelle Adkins of Ashford; his mother and father-in-law, Robin and Bill Redmon of South Charleston; sister Nichole (Frank) Chambers of Foster; sister-in-law, Teresa (Aaron) Harper of Twilight; brother-in-law, William (Abby) Redmon of South Charleston. He is also survived by his children, Keely Shaffer, David Adkins, Katelyn Adkins, Braden Morton, Nicki Adkins, and Isaac Adkins. He is also survived by three nieces, one nephew, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends.

The most important thing to Nick was spending every moment possible with his wife and children. Nick was a devoted father, husband, son, uncle, and brother. He enjoyed camping, fishing, trips to the beach, and was an avid hunter. He was a spiritual man and was involved in many activities at Rumble Community Baptist Church in Ashford, where he was a faithful and devoted member.

He worked for Alpha at Horse Creek Mine in Raleigh County and loved his fellow miners like brothers. Anyone who was blessed enough to know Nick knew of his outgoing personality, his ability to make anyone laugh, and his love and devotion to God and his family. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service is scheduled at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Rumble Community Baptist Church, Ashford, with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Graveside service will follow directly after at Dolin Family Cemetery, Foster. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church.

Helen Marie Taylor, 78, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 3, 2021, peacefully at home.

Helen was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church, Alum Creek. She was a former cashier at Walmart, South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Stella Huffman.

Helen is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles D. Taylor; sons, Larry (Cindy) Huffman, Bob (Tiffany) Huffman, Brian (Brandi) Taylor; stepsons, Terry (Sharon) Taylor, Gary (Teresa) Taylor, Greg Taylor; brother, Charles Huffman; sister, Sue Martin; thirteen grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jackie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Covenant Baptist Church, 527 Midway Road Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Tommie Eugene “Tink” Quintrell, 79, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 31, 2021, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Tink was a member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek. He retired from Laborer Local 1353 with over 30 years of service at Elco Mechanical. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, and fishing.

Tink was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Grace Quintrell; brothers, Forest, Doris, and Duke Quintrell; sisters, Nona Mae Woodrum, Bertha Dunlap, and Zola Wright.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Quintrell; sons, Tony Quintrell, Michael (Annie) Quintrell, Jeff (Jennifer) Quintrell; stepchildren, Jimmy Marker, Teresa (Russel) Breedlove, Melinda Ray; sister, Eva (Benny) Gillenwater, brother, Vernon (Brenda) Quintrell; ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Teddy Tackett officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

A special thanks goes out to Kevin and Stephanie Dunlap.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387.

Anita Hager, 81, of Alkol, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, and son Jerry Allen Hager, parents, “Doc” &  Lona Kennedy, brothers, Roger and Ernest Kennedy.

She was a retired Magistrate Clerk of Lincoln County and a member of Gapway Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL and attended Sycamore Grove Baptist Church for over 60 years.  She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years where she served as a past Worthy Matron.

Anita is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Keith) Pauley, sons, Tucker Hager and Roger (Amanda) Hager, brothers, Therman (Connie) Kennedy, and Jack Kennedy, sisters, Irene Henderson and Debbie Sweeney,  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lona, Coon (L.J. Breedlove), A.J. Coon, Kayla Hager, Cody Hager, Jonah Hager and Ruby Hager, great-grandson, Greyson Allen Breedlove, and step-grandson, Jacob Pauley.

In keeping with Anita’s wishes she will be cremated and laid to rest next to her husband and son at the family cemetery at Alkol, WV.

Special thanks to Kenny Loftis and Fred Thompson for visiting and caring.  A very special thank you to Melissa Sigmon for caring for Mom, who loved her dearly.  What a blessing she has been.

Upon departing his Earthly life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Luther C. Stowers, age 92, of Charleston, WV, entered the gates of Heaven joining his wife of more than 50 years, Phyllis Jean Stowers. Raised in both Kanawha and Lincoln Counties he was preceded in death by his parents Lola and Ashby Stowers and brother Harold Stowers.

A 1947 graduate of Duval High School he was employed in a variety of positions before working 15 years for Union Carbide. He eventually found his true calling in sales which lead to owning and operating Valley Welding Alloys. After retiring from Valley Welding, he worked seasonally as an office manager for Highway Paving before full time retirement. In addition, he was a licensed realtor in WV and NC.

Before his health left him unable to participate, he was active in the South Charleston Masonic Lodge 168, Scottish Rite of Charleston, Beni Kedem Temple Charleston, Beni Kedem Motor Corps and the American Welding Society. Along with his wife Phyllis, he served as a volunteer for St. Francis Hospital and was active in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Never missing the first three days of deer season, he was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing as well. He spent numerous hours on his Lincoln County farm preparing for these activities. He was proud of his children and could be spotted in the audience at countless dance recitals, majorette festivals, parades, bicycle rodeos, football games, music lessons, church plays, school band concerts, PTA shows, and basketball games.

He was a NASCAR fan who loved attending the races at Darlington, South Carolina and Daytona Beach, Florida. After raising his children and having been declared champion, along with his son, of the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby he found pleasure in not only being a grandfather but great-grandfather as well. He could be seen again at the pediatrician’s office, in the after school pickup line, at preschool shows, church plays, cheerleading competitions, ice skating shows, track meets, soccer games, baseball games, beginning with T-ball, more football games or at any activity in which his grandchildren participated. He relaxed by reading the newspaper and spending time at his second home in Holden Beach, North Carolina.

Left to cherish his memory are sisters Wanda Smith (Charles) Nitro, WV, and Sylvia Loftis (Doyle), Valparaiso, IN, sister-in-law Janice Stowers, Hurricane, WV, son Luther C. Stowers, Jr. (Connie) Supply, NC, and daughters Lisa C. Tate-Keyser (Timothy) Wheelersburg, OH, and Cynthia Lynn Thompson, South Charleston. Grandchildren Jeffrey Adam Tate, Buda, TX, Michelle Tate, Charleston, WV, Hannah Tate, Morgantown, WV, Jordan Leigh Tate, Falls Church, VA, Joshua and Bradley Thompson, Charleston, WV, Patrick Boling, Holden Beach, NC, Alisha Keyser Sexton (Matt) Chattanooga, TN, and Mark Keyser, Wheelersburg, OH. Great-grandchildren Jordan Adam Tate and Drake Josiah Williams, Lily Sexton and Brayden Keyser. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews as well as other family and friends.

The family would like to thank the members of the staff at Genesis Putnam Center who are dedicated to making sure the residents are given proper care. A special thank you goes to the Director of Nursing Stephanie Lesher, for your kindness, patience, concern and care you showed for us and our Father.

Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 3:00pm, with Pastor Butch Loftis officiating. Masonic Burial service will be held at Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. The family will receive visitors two hours prior to the service beginning at 1:00pm.

Regina “Jeanie” Blare, 67, of Virginia Beach, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Virginia Beach General Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rex Blare.

She was employed by Verizon Communications for over 40 years, and moved to Virginia 28 years ago to continue employment with Verizon.

Jeanie is survived by her mother, Juanita Blare, sister, Nancy (Bill) Hoskins niece, Heather (Harold) Hughes and their son, her special great-nephew, Eli.  She is also survived by a host of friends and family including her special VA Beach crew.

Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Fred Connery officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.

Family & friends will gather two hours prior to the service.