June A. Farmer, 78, of Alkol, WV, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Marmet Health Care Center after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Farmer.

She is survived by

Daughter & Son-in-Law: Drema & George Taylor of Hamlin, WV

Half-Sisters: Garnett & (Prentus) Estep and  Virginia Perdue

Granddaughter: Amanda & (Walter) Miller

Two Great Grandsons: Andrew Miller and Franklin Cruz

Services will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek, with one hour visitation prior to the service.  Ministers Brian Barrett and Ronnie Linville will be officiating.  Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV.

Carolyn Sue Tudor Nicholas, 62 of Tornado, left this earth peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Carolyn was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born November 6, 1946 to the late Edgar & Lena Tudor and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at Tornado.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 43 years, Dennis

3 children & their spouses: Wayne & Rebecca from Tornado, Brian & Kim Nicholas of Michigan and Paula Fleck of Florida.

Twin sister: Linda Porter

Brother: Eddy Tudor

Brother in Law: Cephas Nicholas

5 Grandchildren: Craig Nicholas of Tornado, Carter, Carson & Kara Nicholas of Michigan , Ashley & Allyson Fleck of Florida

Serivces will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Pastor David Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in So Charleston,.  Friends will gather form 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.

H. Milton Alley, 83 of Redington Beach, FL formerly of St. Albans, WV died Friday, December 5, 2008 .

Milton was a Marine Corp Veteran of World War ll, 2^nd Marine Division.  He was a graduate of Sharples High School and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.  He was a Co-owner of Alley-Casdorph Funeral Home in St. Albans, a 60 year member of the Washington Masonic Lodge #58 AF & AM, American Legion Post 73, and Highlawn Baptist Church in St Albans.  He retired from Largo Municipal Golf Course, Largo, FL in 1991.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses G & Pauline Caudill Alley, Sister, Geneva Bledsoe and Brother, E. Harold Alley.

He is survived by his loving & Caring wife of 63 years, Betty Coffman Alley

Daughters: Linda Kaye (Butch) Leadman of Alum Creek

Susan A. (Terry) Cox of Powell, TN

Grandchildren: Ric (Stacy) Leadman of Alkol, Matt (Amanda) Leadman of Alum Creek, Heath Morgan of Marshall, MO, Courtney Cox of Powell, TN,

Great grandchildren: Kelsey, Alaina and Cloe Leadman

Sister: Mary Louise Robinson of Reeds Spring, MO

Special Brother, John Pinkerman of Lesage, WV and several Nieces & Nephews

Services will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home in St Albans with 2 hour visitation prior to the service. Pastor Robert “Butch” Leadman will be officiating.  Burial with Masonic Graveside Rites will be at Cunningham Memorial Park in St Albans.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice.

Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Mary M. “Maggie” Holstein, 67, of Ashford, received her angel wings and went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Nellie Estep, and sister, Enola Morgan.

She attended the Rumble Community Baptist Church and the Dartmont Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her two daughters, D.D. and (Rex) Butcher of Ashford; Gayle and Christi of Martinsburg; one son, Chuckie and (Samantha) Javins of Marion, Virginia; one step-daughter, Kimmy and (Joe) Allen of Greenville, South Carolina; two brothers, Lee and Jinkie Estep both of Ashford; two sisters, Linda Barker and Kathy Legg both of Ashford; eight granddaughters, one great grandson, Critter.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Rumble Community Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Harold officiating.  Burial will be held in the Estep Family Cemetery, Ashford.  Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rumble Community Baptist Church.

Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of the arrangements.

Sudie Christine Justice, 62 of Alum Creek passed away Sunday November 30, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. And Dolly Schultz, sisters Reba Ranauld, Betty Walker and Vonda Price, brother Charles C. Schultz.

She is survived by her sons: Larry “Punkin” (Becky) Thompson, Jr., Frankie (Anita) Thompson, David (Mellisa) Thompson and Ricky “Rat” (Jessica) Thompson. 2 Step-sons, Mark and Chris Thompson. Sister, Alice Mattox, brother Daniel Schultz.

Grandchildren Cody Thompson, Christine Lacy Lee Thompson, Angel Thompson, D.J. and Nick Thompson, Brianna Thompson, Julian and Jadon Thompson, and Brittany Taylor.

A private service will be held at a later date.  Contact family for information.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Lula Belle Chandler, 91 of Hilltop, formerly of Alum Creek, passed away Friday November 28, 2008 at Plateau Medical Center Oak Hill.

She had been a resident at Hilltop Center for many years.

Service will be 2:00 PM Friday at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek. Burial will be at Forks of Coal Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Samuel Redman, 54 of Sod, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, after a long illness.

Sam was preceded in death by his father Howard Redman, Sr. and was a 1971 graduate of Duval High School.

He is survived by his Mother Genevieve Redman of Sod; Son Evan Redman of Sod; Brothers, Howard Junior (Cheryl) Redman and Joseph (Cindy) Redman all of Sumerco; Sisters, Ann (Danny) Justice of Sod, Kathy (Gary) Kersey of Sissonville and Grace (Dallas) Morgan of Sod; Four nieces, Christina, Danielle, Karen, and Julie; Six nephews, Shane, Stephen, Craig, Brandon, Philip and Christopher; Three great nieces, Ashley, Brianna and Shania; one great nephew, Tyler and many  other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and family who loved him dearly.

Service will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with Pastor Billy Silva officiating.  Burial will be in Lively Cemetery at Sod. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the ICU Nurses at Thomas Hospital and the Hubbard Hospice House.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311.

Ricky Allen Wade, 50, of Griffithsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Christian, West Virginia.

He was an employee of Southern Cross Construction, Beckley and a member of the UMWA.

He is survived by his wife, Monica; son, Chad Wade and daughter-in-law, Jasmine Workman of Griffithsville; daughter, Michelle Wade of Ottawa; mother, Erma Wade of Griffithsville; five brothers, Bill, Freeman, Dale, Joe, and Bobby  all of Griffithsville; one sister, Janice Fore of Poca; and four grandchildren, Dustin, Nick, Alec and Olivia.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Burial will be held in Samson Cemetery, Griffithsville.  A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Opal Jewell Lycans Burchett, 92, of Hamlin, formerly of Sarasota, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Hamlin. She was survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at Pine Shores Presbyterian Memorial Gardens in Florida later this winter.

Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

Artena McCallister Matthews, 87, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 22, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late, Thomas & Alice McCallister, born May 4, 1921 at Tango, WV, the youngest of 10 children.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John A. Matthews, nine brothers & sisters: Arnold, Dewey, Vaden, Bennie, Georgia, Nellie, Lawrence, Garner & Dessie; grandson, Bill Huffman and nephew Leo McCallister.

Artena became a Christian on January 8, 1936 and was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church  over 63 years where she directed Vacation Bible School for many years.   She loved church work and teaching Sunday School.  She served as president of the P.T.A, and also the Coal River Baptist Association for 4 years, was a  member of the Home Makers Club.  During WWII while John was in the service, she worked in the defense plant at the South Charleston Naval Ordinance Center.

She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Sue (Pete) Huffman of Sod;

Son: John D. (Nancy) Matthews of Alum Creek;

3 Grandchildren: Tina Marie Humphries

Jonathan Lee & wife, Anna Matthews

Michelle Lee Matthews

2 Great Grandchildren: Elijah Huffman, Hayley Humphries & Jonathan Matthews

2 Great Great Grandchildren: Makala & Josey Huffman

Funeral Service will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod,  with Pastor Mike Kordusky, and her nephews, Pastors’ Richard and Larry McCallister officiating.  Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the church and also 1 hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.

Services in care of Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.