Guy C. Porter, Jr., 94, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He was born December, 1926 in Charleston and lived his whole life in the house his father built in 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents G. Callie Porter and Abby Keely Porter and first wife Betty Lee West Porter. He is survived by his wife Carmel Barber Porter, Children Jim (Beth) Porter of Charleston, Shari (Bruce) Shull of Gig Harbor, WA and David Porter of Charleston. Stepchildren Don (Debbie) Barber of Stuart, FL, Charles (Beth) Barber of Piedmont, SC, Susan (Doug) Perry of Pearland, TX and John (Gerry) Barber of Panama City, FL, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He graduated from Charleston High School and Denison University in Granville, OH. He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944 as a private and was honorably discharged in 1946, having served in the Philippine Islands during World War II.

Guy founded Porter Properties, Inc and was engaged in land development, residential construction and property management for over 50 years. He was a Broker and a Certified Property Manager and served as President of the Charleston Board of Realtors and the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors.

He was a lifelong member of Charleston Baptist Temple, serving many years on the property and finance committees among others and was currently serving as Trustee. He was Chairman of the Construction Committee during the addition of the Activities Building.

He was a 73 year member of Kanawha Lodge #20 AF&AM. He also was a member of Scottish Rite of Charleston, Tyrian Chapter #13, Commandery #4, Beni Kedem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Past President of Beni Kedem Oriental Band, Tiskelwah Chapter #45 Order of the Eastern Star, and Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem serving as Supreme Second Wise Man in 1998-99.

He enjoyed traveling extensively and was Past President of the West Virginia Unit of the Airstream Club where he was a member for 40 years. He particularly enjoyed traveling to his second home, a log cabin in Sevierville, TN.

Funeral Service officiated by Dr. Jim Hewitt will be held Saturday November 20 at 2:00 PM at the Charleston Baptist Temple, 209 Morris Street, Charleston with visitation two hours beforehand. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston with Masonic rites by Kanawha Lodge #20.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charleston Baptist Temple Property Board.

David Lee “Mudsuck” Wright, 85 of Hurricane, WV passed away on November 14, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a short illness.

David Lee attended Young’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and was a retired body shop employee from Lester Raines and had worked at other body shops in the Charleston area.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie Dent Wright and his son Peter “Petie” Wright.

He is survived by his wife Jeannie Wright of Hurricane; sons, Ronnie (Vera) Wright of North Carolina and Brett (Suzi) Wright of South Charleston; 8 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Allen Sowards officiating.  Burial will be in Fox Hill Cemetery, South Charleston.  Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

Pearl Audrey Starcher, 74, of St. Albans, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Yvonne Jenkins, husband, Delmer, daughter, Alice Mae, grandsons, Dae Dae & Dusty, brothers, Michael and Bernard Jenkins, and daughter-in-law, Janet Jenkins.

She is survived by her children, Teresa (Wayne) Harper, James Jenkins, David (Sissy) Starcher and Kim, whom she raised. She is also survived by her brother, Carl Jenkins (Betty), 6 grandchildren, James (Christine) Jenkins, Jr., April (Ted) Koontz, Gary “Bub” Harper, Jr., Amanda Jenkins, Ashley, and Brooke Starcher, 6 great-grandchildren, Brent, Breanna, Kayla, and Damyon Jenkins, Arthur and Andrew Koontz and Brookie, 2 great-great-grandchildren, Millie and Brayzia.

Pearl was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved her family above all and really enjoyed having them all for family dinners.

Service will be 11:00am Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cobb Cemetery, Island Creek.

Family and friends will call one hour prior to the service.

For your safety and well-being, the family asks that you wear a mask.

Sherry Lynn Jones, 64, of Alum Creek, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at CAMC – Memorial Division, Charleston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Thelma Tackett Starcher, husband, Ralph Jones, and brother, Michael Starcher.

She is survivied by her daughter, Jessica (Robert) Owen, son, Jeremy (Amber Hughes) Jones, grandchildren, Miranda, Jace, Maxwell, Nevaeh, Dakota and Tanner. She is also survived by her sister, Donna Thornton, brother, Rick (Deloris) Starcher, and several nieces and nephews.

Sherry was a teacher’s aid in Lincoln County and also a former EKG Tech at St. Francis hospital for many years. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Graveside service will be 10:00am Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Tornado, WV, with Craig Gillenwater officiating.

Debra Dawn Mullins McCormick, 61, of Griffithsville, closed her eyes and walked into heaven on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a 23-year battle with multiple sclerosis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Ray and Shirley Mullins.

Debbie graduated from Duval High School in 1978 and enjoyed a three-decade career in both the public and private sectors, including the Governor’s Office and the WV Democratic Party. She attended Amy Baptist Church, now Yawkey Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather (Jason) Griffith; sister, Karen (Brian) Graley; niece, Lauren (Chris) Boner; nephew, Jacob Hall; great-nephews, Sam and Keaton Boner; former husband, Mark McCormick; lifelong friend, Jerri Nibert; and several uncles, aunts, and many other family and friends whom she loved dearly.

A private graveside service was held for the family at Orchard Hills Memorial Gardens, Yawkey, with Pastor Darrell Searls officiating. Donations may be made in Debbie’s honor to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd W., Charleston, WV 25387.

The family also wishes to express their deepest gratitude to each and every caregiver who provided support for Debbie (and her beloved dog, Desi), making it possible for her to spend her final years at home.

James “Pete” Huffman, 84, of Sod, WV, passed away at home on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James
& Marie Griffith Huffman, son, Bill Huffman, and four siblings, Agatha, Rosa Lee, Terry and Jolly.

Pete was an active member of WV Fox Hunters Association (Fox Hunting) winning State Competitions in WV, OH and KY and on the National level.

He was a retired member of Pipefitters Local #625 and was a Duval High School graduate of the Class of 1957, where he participated in all sports.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue, daughter Tina Humphries, grandchildren, Elijah (Brandy) and Hayley Humphries, great-grandchildren, Makala and Josey, daughter-in-law, Lisa Martin and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00pm on Sunday November 14, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastors Richard McCallister and John Mathews officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lahoma G. Nunn, 77 of Sod, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Lahoma was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and was a 1962 graduate of Duval High School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Nunn; parents, Cleston and Maxine McClure Adams; sister, Louise (Ted) Tackett; and her brother, Danny Paul Adams. Brothers in law, Stan Ziminick and David Smith, sister-in-law, Ann Adams. Mother and father-in-law, Lorane and Kyle Nunn.

She is survived by sisters, Lucille Ziminick and Jewell (Richard) Belcher and her brother Harley Adams, sisters-in-law Lisa Adams Saunders, Linda (Mike) Adams, and Wanda Smith; her sons, Stephen Nunn, and Eric (Beth) Nunn; grandchildren, Cassondra Karnes (Robert Garrison) and great grandchildren, Adrianna and Tormund; Whitney (Carl) Taylor and great grandchildren Carter and Wrigley; David (Sierra) Nunn and great grandchildren, Piper, Tahlia, Lucas, Annabelle, Lydia, and Iris; Hannah Nunn and great grandchildren, Aleigh, Haylie, and Malachi. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Hayzlett Cemetery on Garretts Bend with Rev. Mark Ruby officiating.

Frederick Eugene Thomas, 84, of Alum Creek passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. 

Fred was a retired welder for Kanawha Stone with many years of service.  He loved to bass fish, hunt, and play guitar. 

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Lucille Thomas; son, Christopher; and sisters, Leona and Carol. 

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Stotler Thomas; daughters, Grace Oxley, Lisa Thomas, and Patricia Sue Thomas; sons, Jamie Jones and Charles Thomas; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Memorial Service 2:00pm Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV.   

Timothy Burl Allen, 60, of Sumerco, WV, died in his daughter Carrie’s arms on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Geneva Allen, wife, Shelia, two grandchildren and seven siblings. 

He was a construction worker.

He is survived by his daughters, Carrie Kane, Faith Allen and Tiana Palmer, sons, Timothy Burl Allen, Jr., and Travis Roy Allen, sister, Goldie Messer, brothers, Steve and Wyson Allen, 19 grandchildren including Molina along with Carrie was when he took his last breath.

Graveside service will be 3:00pm Friday November 12, 2021 at Anderson Cemetery, Sumerco.

Janice Carroll James, 84, of Marmet, formerly of Olcott, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at CAMC General Hospital.

Janice was predeceased by husband, Jerry; son, Jack; granddaughter, Cami Jo; sisters, Nadine, Vivian; brothers, Dale, Dayton, Eddie; and parents; Dola and Bertha Parsons.

She is survived by daughter, Janice Pettry (Aaron); sons, John James (Kris), Frank James, and J.D. James (Tami); grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremiah, Joshua, Tim, Thomas, Cheyenne, Nicholas, Brittany, Jordan, Samuel, Ryan, Scott, Beth, Jacob, Dylan, Nikki, Kristi, Jack, Brittney, and Andrea; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; sisters, Sharon and Bonnie; brothers, Roger, Jimmy, and Jewel; special friends, Evelyn Lowman and Vicki Casto.

Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery, Ashford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Due to COVID, please wear masks.