James “Jimmy” Estep, 89, of Ruth, WV, went to his heavenly home Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Stonerise in Charleston, WV after a short illness.

Jimmy was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Ruth, WV, which he loved. He read his Bible everyday and was in constant prayer.

He was retired from Union Carbide where he worked as a Pipefitter for 25 years.

He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, and a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

Jimmy was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Lawson Estep; parents, Phillip and Allie Holstein Estep; and brothers, Charles Edward “Butch” and Robert Lee Estep.

He is survived by son & daughter-in-law, Allan and Tammy Estep of TN. Tammy lovingly called him “Jim-Bob”.

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gary Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service.

Wilma Jean Harless, 73, of Julian, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at CAMC- Memorial Division. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ewell & Mary Roberts Harless, half-brother, Marlon Harless and Dalton Harless.

Wilma was a wonderful homemaker, mother, and grandmother, and great grandmother going above and beyond to care for her family. Her favorite hobby and past time included playing bingo, spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren, and caring for the elderly.

She is survived by her five children, Charles of Yawkey, WV, Mary Ann Harless (Andrew Hager) of Parkersburg, WV, Eric Dean Harless of Gaston, SC, Kenny Ray and Missy Dawn Harless of Camp Creek, WV, and Rita Marie Harless of Camp Creek, siblings, Deloris Jones, Eliza Johnson, Levi Harless, and Katrina Scott, half-sisters, Rushia and Erna. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Steven, Joshua, Jeanann, Whitney, Dallas and Kenny, great-grandchildren, Landon, Colton, Carlee, Mason, Emmitt, Reagan, Payton, Shane, Rose and Dalton, and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2022, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Hurricane, with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations be made to assist in offsetting the funeral costs. Checks may be payable to Curry Funeral Home.

William Sherman Holestine, Jr., 85, of Emmons, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Genesis Dunbar Center, Dunbar.

William was an accomplished bluegrass musician and passed his love of bluegrass on to many. In an article titled William “Junior” Holestine, Old Jake Gilly written by Gerald Milnes, Milnes says, “I met Junior Holestine in 2003 on the grounds of the state capital during the Vandalia Gathering…I asked him if he’d play me a tune, and he said he would if we went around the building to an out of the way place. He seemed shy and wasn’t sure he wanted many people to hear him. Junior uncased his fiddle, tightened up his bow, and lit into an old-time tune. I immediately knew I was hearing a special talent.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman & Bertha Holstein; sister and brother-in-law, Ozean (Jerry) Barker; brothers, Alton & Mike Holstein.

William is survived by brother, John (Lou) Holstein; sisters, Arlene Larck, Linda K. Hunt, Sharon (Jerry) Wentz, Frances (Al) Matheny, Marilyn (David) Gillispie, Connie Sprague; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at a later date.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Kristen Pauley for her wonderful care given to William and also, thanks to Gary Jordan, Jr. for everything he did for Junior.

John L. Myers, 73, of Alum Creek passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at home.

John was born on February 24, 1949, to the late John L. Myers IV and June Priestley Myers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence (Moon) Myers.

John is survived by his son, John L. Myers, VI (Nikki) and grandchildren, Gabriel and Logan Myers of Chesapeake; son, Mark Anthony Myers of Alum Creek; and brother, Rodney (Jingle) Myers.

John served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a Lineman after serving in the military.

Johnny loved his family and friends. He loved to fish, hunt, shoot pool, sit around the fire pit and talk about old times.

Due to John’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. He asked to be cremated and buried by his late father, John Myers.

The family would like to thank Melody (Moe) Pourfarhadi, Carla (Jeff) Finch, Greg (Judy) Graley, and Jeff (Charlene) Ray for the care and love they gave Johnny especially in his last days.

We want to thank Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek for taking great care to accommodate Johnny’s wishes.

Trilby J. Pauley Williams, 83, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 4, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington.

She was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Auville and parents, Jess and Esta Smith Pauley.

Trilby is survived by her daughter, Karen Williams; son, Kenneth Williams, stepson, Danny Williams; brother, Gilbert Pauley; and brother-in-law, Garland Opie (Billie) Williams.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Isaiah Hatfield and David Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Esther Matheny Kidd Ellis, 88, passed away July 1, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, David Kidd.

She is survived by daughter, Dreama; grandchildren, Sean, Angie, and Jessica; step-children, John (Diane), Tom, and Marilyn; step-granddaughter, Leslie.

She was retired from the State of WV Tax Department and enjoyed her yearly lunches with the other Tax Department retirees. She very much enjoyed volunteering at Saint Francis hospital for over 20 years. She was also a member of the Sassy Saints and Sinners Red Hat Club for many years.

The family wishes to thank Hubbard Hospice and all the hospice workers, nurses, and doctors for their kind and compassionate care during her last days.

Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Tim Valentine, Jason McClanahan, and Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Red Cross, 113 Lakeview Drive, Charleston, WV 25313 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.

Charley Ralph Nunley, 71, of Tornado passed away Friday, June 30, 2022, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Charley was a retired maintenance supervisor with Black Diamond Arbors and served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Hensley Nunley and brother, Jim Nunley.

Charley is survived by his wife, Sandy Nunley; sons, Travis Clay Nunley and Jesse Ryan (Katy) Nunley; sisters, Gayle (Doug) Green, Bonnie (John) Greeley, Melody (Mike) Hill. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jack Allen Mooney, 82, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

Jack was a 1958 graduate of Washington District High School and a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He was a former employee of the US Postal Service and retired from KRT as a bus driver with 11 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elizabeth Clark Mooney and siblings, Harold Clark, Walter, Carl (Sugg), Howard, Ronald (Buck), and Bessie Huff.

Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years Donna; daughters, Teresa (Bill) McCarty and Melissa (Dave) Sovine; 4 grandchildren, Amie (Chris) Wetmore, Jennifer (Joey) Copley, Michael Ryder II, and Will (Annie Grace) McCarty; 4 great grandchildren, McKinley and Charlotte Wetmore, Emma and Logan Copley; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors David Moutz and Kyle Huffman officiating. Burial will follow 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2022, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

William Lee “Billy” Dean, 49, of Charleston passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Billy was the owner of Dean’s Construction and was a former autobody technician. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

He is survived by his father, Cecil Dean; mother, Rebecca Dean; sons, Jason Dean, David (Shannon) Dean, and Cecil “Bitty” Dean; stepdaughters, Kristian Fletcher, Myah Fletcher, and Hannah Fletcher; sister, Sherry (Charles) Arthur; brothers, Timmy (Theresa) Dean, Allen (Sarah) Dean, Harvey (Angie) Dean, and Kevin (April) Dean; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church, 7003 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV 25314 with Pastor Jody Harris officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Daniel Lee “Danny” Siers, 68, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness.

Danny was a former auto mechanic working at several dealerships in the Kanawha Valley and was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Emma Metz Siers.

Danny is survived by his wife of 21 years, Theresa; sisters, Sandra (Leo) Murphy and Sue Calvert; nieces and nephews, Paul (Beth), Janie, David, Tracy (Jessie); great nieces and nephews, Caroline, Emma, Peter, Lilia, and Stella.

Private services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.