Charlotte G. Hylton, 63, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, at CAMC – Memorial Division.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Bethel Lane and husband, Darrell Hylton.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Donnie) Perdue, Ashford and granddaughter, Heather Perdue of Ashford, sisters, Linda (James) Sizemore, North Carolina and Angie (Roberto) Aponte, North Carolina, and brother Eddie Lane, North Carolina.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family.

She worked as a bus driver for Head Start for the school system.  She enjoyed quilting and crafting.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Friday, August 2, 2019, at Holestein Cemetery, Dartmont.  Family and friends will gather from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

On July 26, 2019, Mr. Joseph “Jack” Griffith, 93, of Morrisvale, WV went home to be with the Lord. Jack was a loving husband and father, and the perfect example of what a “Pa Paw” should be. He believed in being a hard worker and had retired from the Boone County Board of Education where he had driven a school bus for 38 years. He had a green thumb and was known for the gardens he raised. Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening and hunting, but most of all spending time with his family. He had a big heart, a wonderfully, playful sense of humor, and he never forgot a detail to a story.

He was the son of the late Elmer and Cleo Griffith of Morrisvale, WV.

He was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen, son Michael Griffith (Brenda), sister Vivian Parsons, and brother Delano Griffith.

He is survived by his loving family: daughter Ann Gillispie and husband Charles of Julian, WV, daughter in law Brenda Griffith of St. Albans, WV, grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, and Anthony Gillispie, Tammy Harphold, and Jodie Griffith.

Mr. Griffith also has 7 great-grand children.

Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday July 28, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, WV, with the Reverend Jackie Clark presiding.

Friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

Charlotte Louise Holestine, 83, of Alum Creek, born April 15^th 1936 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.   Her last few days were spent at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.  The family would like to thank them for their warm and compassionate care provided for their mother during her stay.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Frankie & Nellie Davis, husband, Frankie Edward Holestine, son,Ralph Edward Holestine and her sisters, Demi O. Davis and Rosalita Faulks Davis and brothers, James L. Davis and Cornelius Davis.

She was a graduate of Washington District High School.  After graduation in 1956 she married Frankie Edward Holestine, they raised six children, Frankie Jr., Holestine of South Charleston, David Wayne Holestine of Charleston, Pamala Charlotte Pratt of South Charleston, Arlie Bronson Holestine of Charleston, and Tamela Louise Means of South Charleston.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Brittany Holestine of St. Albans, Brandon Holestine of Cleveland, OH, David Jr. Holestine of Florida, Tracy Shive of North Carolina, Jeremy Holestine of Hurricane, Christopher Holestine of Dunbar, and Aleshia Means of Charleston,  21 wonderful great-grandchildren, sister, Barbara Johnson of North Carolina, with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, July 30, 2019 with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating at Curry Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00pm Monday, July 29^th.

Peggy Ann Willis, age 52 of South Charleston, WV, passed away July 23, 2019.

She is survived by her parents, Kenneth & Patricia Kidd, her sister, Tammy Hart and brother-in-law Donald Hart, nephew, Taylor Hart, his wife, Allison Hart and their children, Riley and Hayden.  She is also survived by her children, Jacob Willis and Amanda Willis.  Peggy was a loving grandmother to Jameson Snead.

Services will be 6:00pm at Curry Funeral Home, on Saturday, July 27, 2019 with John Koster  officiating.  Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.

Bethel Hersey Adkins, 71, of Foster, WV,  lost his hard fought battle with cancer, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hersey & Zulema Adkins and by his companion of 8 years, Gail Shelton, brothers, William “Buster”,  and Garrett, and sister, Kay Allen.

He is survived by his sons, Chris (Natalie), Robert (Kristina), Robert (Clara), and Travis (Valeria), step-daughter, Tia (Charity) Shelton, brother, Brian Adkins, sisters, Geraldine Smith, Yvonne Lacy, and Drema (Tony) Williams, grandchildren, Tyler, Alyssa, Jeffery, R.J., Timothy, Emma-Lee, Eliza, and Lilly.  Bethel is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Bethel was a supervisor with the State of WV, and retired from the State of WV ABC Commission with over 20 years of service.  He was a member of Madison Moose Lodge.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding ATV’s and was a US Army veteran.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Curry Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Williams officiating.  Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey,  Family & Friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Mark Anthony Kirk, 58, of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at home.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leroy “Rolf” and Billy Joe Kirk.

Mark was formerly employed as an HVAC technician for Charleston Heating and Cooling, Equipment Technician for Modern Equipment and had also worked for Marker & Son.  He was a lifelong resident of Charleston and a 1979 graduate of GW High School.

He is survived by his parents, William & Junie Kirk, daughter, Kelly Kirk, son, Eyan Jarrell Kirk, and brother, Timmy Kirk.

Service will be 2:00pm Friday, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Rev. Thomas Roberts officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.

James “Jim” David Dunlap, 66, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel & Erma Dunlap, brother, Terry, and sister, April.

He was retired from Service Office Supply, and was an US Army Veteran, and was saved and baptized.

He is survived by his brothers, Mark,  Tom (Dee), Bob (Brenda), Bill (Patricia), and Mike (Lisa), sister, Karen Eskew (Gordon), son, David, and long- time friend, Susan.

Graveside service with military rites will be held at Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV at a later date.

Lola Armstrong, 87, of Sod, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Hillcrest Nursing Center, Madison.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson.

She worked as an In-Home care provider and attended Alum Creek Assembly of God.

Lola is survived by her son, Jimmy Dale (Barbara) Armstrong, grandchildren, Jimmy Dale (Joyce) Armstrong II, and Bobby (Phyllis) Armstrong, great-grandchildren, D.J. Armstrong, Josh (Caitlan) Armstrong, and great-great-grandchildren, A.J., Bentley, Bradon, Hayden, and Bailey.

Graveside service with viewing will be 3:00pm Wednesday July 17^th, at Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.

Sherri Lee Brogan, 61, of Sod, WV, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 after a long illness surrounded by her family.

She loved spending time with family, especially her grandbabies, crafts and the beach.

Sherri was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Margie Mannon and brother, Shane E. Mannon.

She is survived by companion, Michael Lewis; children Randy (Jenny) Thompson and Chad Thompson (Amanda Pauley); brother, Billy Joe (Belinda) Mannon; grandchildren Emilie, R. J., Wyatt, Daniel, MacKenzie and Jorja.

A celebration of Sherri’s life will be held at a later date.  Burial will be at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek.

A special thank you to Hospice Care for the wonderful care they provided to Sherri.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387

Gloria Delores Myers of the Villages, FL passed away on July 7, 2019 at home.  Gloria was born in Boone County, WV on September 20, 1932.  She won numerous awards and achievements including AT&T’s Top Regional and National Sales Specialist, “Circle of Excellence” Sales Award, and designated “Vice President’s Council of Leaders”.   She also retired from Lucent technologies, Comcast and Verizon.  She moved to the Villages in 1987.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jack who passed June 11, 2015.  She is survived by her two daughters Vickie L. Simpson of Scottsdale, AZ and Gloria J. Myers also of the Villages, FL.  Services will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11 AM at Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in St. Albans, WV with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.