Billy Joe Matthews, 81, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital-WVU Medicine, South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dell & Irene Matthews, siblings, David Matthews, Frances Elkins, Marsha Pauley and Steve Matthews.

Bill was a union pipefitter, Local #625, for over 50 years and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria “Peaches”, sons, Brett (Paula) Matthews and Bryan (Leah) Matthews, and two grandsons, Tyler Matthews and Selina, and Cody Matthews and Emma.

He will be cremated and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Darlene Miller Adkins, 65, of Sumerco passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She gave the “Gift of Life” by being an organ donor so she can live through others.

Darlene is survived by her children, Melissa (Jamie) Workman and Anthony (Rachel) Adkins.
Darlene had four grandchildren that she loved dearly: Tiffani (Dakota) Yense, Tyler Workman, Isabella Adkins, and Isaac Adkins. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Delores (Dave) Hughes, Doris (Walter) Smith, Beverly Steele, Thomas (Cheryl) Miller, and Allen (Brenda) Miller.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Martha Miller and three brothers, Kenneth Miller, Delmas Miller, and Gary Miller.

A viewing will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12-2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with funeral expenses to Curry Funeral Home.

John Ray Curry, 70, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, April 11, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gene Curry, son, Richard Lee Barnett, grandson, Troy Daniel Barnett and great-grandson, Waylon Scott Barnett.

He was 1972 graduate of Duval High School, graduated from WV State College and Beckley Mortuary College. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer and worked alongside his dad and brothers at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, and Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, WV. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, WV, where he served as a deacon.

John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna, mother, Betty Curry, brothers, Clenton (Gail), Randy (Gail), and Todd (Lori) Curry, sons, Pete (Cathy), Jeff (Carla) Barnett, daughters, Tiffany and Ashley, grandchildren, Chad, Brandon, Blake, Briana, Rick Barnett, Myles and Neena and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177 with Pastor Jason Robbins officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the church. All in attendance are welcome to stay for a meal following the service.

Howard Junior Redman, 72, of Sumerco passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 29, 1953, to the late Howard and Genevieve Redman.

Howard was a member of the United States Navy. He was a retired mine worker and a member of the UMWA. He loved to fish and spend time with his family. He always made it a point to be there for his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Cheryl Redman whom he loved to the moon and back. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sam Redman.

Howard is survived by his son, Shane (Kristen) Redman; grandchildren, Tyler (Kalyn) Redman, Shayna and Piper Redman, Gaige Searls; sisters, Ann (Danny) Justice, Grace (D.A.) Morgan, Kathy (Gary) Kersey; brother, Joe (Cindy) Redman; also, a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Service will be 1:00pm, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Family and friends will gather two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

A special thanks to Thomas Memorial Hospital ER and ICU staff.

Junior “Buddy” McCallister, 85, of Griffithsville passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Buddy was a retired union painter and a 60-year member of Union Local 970. He was a member of Duval Hunting Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy McCallister; parents, Guy and Inis Dragoo McCallister; siblings, Thelma Phelps, Maxine Nunn, Nellie Mitchell, Erma Welch, Mary Pollard, and Denver “Buck” McCallister.

Buddy is survived by his children, Joey McCallister and Kristen (Terry) Thompson; grandchildren, Megan (Scott) Bays, Owen and Hudson Thompson, Triston McCallister; great grandson, Kole Bays; siblings, Sylvia Bird, Bill (Linda) McCallister, and Sue (Butch) Griffith.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25312-2536.

Doris Kidd Roberts, 92, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House West. 

She attended Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church all her life, where she sang in the choir.  She worked at G. C. Murphy in South Charleston for 41 years. 

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Roberts; parents, Dexter and Mildred Kidd; son, Greg Nunn; brothers, Ronald and Calvin Kidd. 

Left to miss her greatly is her niece, Dottie Bladen and her husband, Dale.

Service will be 11:00am, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.  Visitation will begin at 10:30am. 

Special thanks to her caregivers, Nancy Matthews, Virginia Gillenwater, and Michelle Means. 

Larry Allen Tackett, 81, of Yawkey went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 27, 2025, at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Larry was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon for over 40 years. He was a retired science teacher, teaching at Washington District Jr. High and Andrew Jackson Middle School.  He was a 1961 graduate of Duval High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from WV State College, and his Master’s of Secondary Science from College of Graduate Studies. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Martha Owen Tackett.

Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene Tackett; children, Dr. Jason (Missy) Tackett, Amber (Andy) Kinder, and Justin (Johnna) Tackett; grandchildren, Aiden and Bailey Tackett, Reece Tackett, Shane (Autumn) Wells, Codie (Danica) Wells, Rylie Wells, Alyssa (Eric) Jackson, Laci (Seth) Kimberly; great grandchildren, Levi Wells, Addie Jackson, Grayson Jackson; brother, Louie (Reda) Tackett.

Larry loved his family fiercely.  He had a special bond with all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He never knew a stranger and enjoyed telling stories to his family and friends. He loved to sing, especially gospel hymns and made God a priority in his life. He was a good man, loved by his family and friends. 

Visitation will begin at 1:00pm and the service will be 3:00pm, Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home with Minister Joseph Watts officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.  

Princess Cassy Bays, 40, of Tornado, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at CAMC – General.

She was a 2004 St. Albans High School Graduate and attended Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She also attended the International Sports Jamboree at North Bend State Park for at least 32 years. Her final gift was a donation of 2 kidneys, now others can live on because of her.

Cassy is survived by her grandmother, Ilona Walton Bays, parents, Cameron & Twylla Worstell Bays, sisters, Tiffany Burns (Steven), Kaylla Bays (Traz Dawson), and Alyssa Brogan (Brandon) and a very special friend, Kim Minney. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Jacob Burns (Alexis Slater), Cameron Bays, Mason Burns, Adalyn and Grayson Dawson, Oaklynn Brogan, and Great Neice Delilah Allagas, many aunts, uncles, and countless cousins. Cassy was the most precious young lady who touched so many lives in her 40 years. Now she is dancing with Jesus in Heaven.

Service will be 1:00pm Thursday, March 27, 2025, with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ramona Diane Rowley, 67, of Dunbar, WV, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She is preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Betty Coleman Fauber, brothers, Tommy Coleman, Tim Fauber, sister, Carolyn Brown and daughter, Angela Marie Keener.

Ramona was raised in Spencer, WV, and was a Spencer High School graduate. She was a former employee of Kelwood Sweater Factory, CNA working at Eldercare Nursing Home, Ripley and then retired from Home Health Care in Kanawha County.

She is survived by her children, Junior Keener (Juliette), Jennifer Ward (Ranson II), and Steven Keener (Courtney Monk) and brothers, David Fauber, Robert Fauber and Greg Fauber (Penny). She is also survived by her sisters, Debbie Fields, Sheila Miller (Robert), and Mary Jane Spence (William), half-sister, Deborah Bernstein, and grandchildren, Allyson Keener, Raina Keener, step-grandchild, Brittany Gandee. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, her best friend, Roberta Bateman and her cat, Pebble.

Service will be 6:00pm, Friday, March 28, 2025, at Oakwood Baptist Church with Pastor David Moutz officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the church.

Ninnon Pauley, 89, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Alum Creek and Sumerco, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 1925, at CAMC – Hospice.

She was born on March 26, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy and son, Roy Raymond Pauley, and parents, Bernice Raymond and Dollie Dotson McCallister.

Ninnon was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and a 50-year former member of Morrisvale Baptist Church.

She is survived by her cousin, Brenda Meadows; niece, Jane Searls; sisters, Renee Hager and Charlotte Johnson; nephew, Ronnie Bailey.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, March 26, 2025, which is her first birthday in Heaven, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Cooper officiating. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.