Albert Lee Midkiff, 87, of Yawkey, WV, went home Friday, August 20, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV.

He retired with 40 years service from C & P Telephone, formerly Western Electric. He was a member of the Griffithsville Church of Christ.

Two of his favorite things to do were fishing and watching Nascar.

Albert was predeceased by his daughter, Jane Ann Curry and granddaughter, Michelle Midkiff.

He is survived by his wife Jo Ann; daughter Bronda (Rick) Adkins; son Mark (Gail) Midkiff; stepdaughter Danita Allen; sister Nadine Snodgrass; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at the Midkiff Family Cemetery in Alum Creek. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to express a special thank you to caregiver Teresa, and neighbors Kim, Jerry and Mark.

Myra June Means King went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2021.

June was born June 30, 1926, in Clothier, WV to Joseph and Martha White. June was a retired teacher from Kanawha County School System in West Virginia.

June was a child of the Great Depression. She would say the poor people called them poor. She had to drop out of school, but would go back to receive a B.S. from Morris Harvey College and a Master’s degree from Marshall University. Growing up until they moved out of state, she was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church at Alum Creek.

She is predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Gomer Means; sisters, Mabel Tallman and Vida Holden; brothers, Joseph White, Cashie White, and David White; daughter-in-law, Linda Means and granddaughter, Kelly Jo Means.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis King; sons, David (Donna) Means, Steven Means, Larry (Catherine) Means and Phillip Means; stepson, David (June) King; sister, Margaret Conley; grandchildren, Chris Means, Malissa DiPaola, Charles Means, Lisa Landers, Nina Dotta, Matthew Childress, Michelle Stamper, Chris King, and Meredith King; 9 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Chris VanNatter officiating. Burial will follow at the Means’ Family Cemetery, Alum Creek, WV. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Eythel May Price, 90, of Sissonville, formerly of Nitro and Woodville, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

She worked as a CNA in home health care and her favorite pastime was running the roads.

Eythel was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lulie Armstrong; husband, Herbert “Fats” Price; son Alvin Pauley; daughter, Donna Mitchell; and granddaughter Syrena Toppings.

She is survived by daughters, Julie Matheney, Karen Roberts, and Angela McNeely; son, Ray “Bob” Pauley; sister, Velva Salisbury; and many grand to great great great grandchildren.

Graveside service and burial will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens.

Brian Keith Adkins, 63, of Julian passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Brian was a former employee of Tyler Mountain Water Company. He loved camping, fishing, and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hersey and Zulema Adkins; son, Shane Adkins; brothers, William “Buster”, Garrett, and Bethel; sisters, Kay Allen, Geraldine Smith, Yvonne Lacy, Eva Jean Adkins.

Brian is survived by wife, Julie Adkins; children, Christina Adkins, Robbie Miller, Scotty Boling, Brian Adkins, Matthew Adkins, Tiffany Adkins, Bristen Adkins; sister, Drema (Tony) Williams; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco with Pastor Tony Williams officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the funeral home to offset the funeral cost. Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003. 304-756-3111

Margaret Ruth Marker, 88, formerly of Davis Creek passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster, OH.

Margaret moved to Lancaster in 2009 to be close to her daughter. She had many friends at Windsor Place. She retired from Shoney’s after 25 years. Margaret was a lover of Nascar and had attended races in the past.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Marker and sons William and Gary Marker.

She is survived by sons, Stanley (Cheryl), Lannie (Nikki); daughter, Mary (Terri); 22 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.

Judith Mae Cox, 78, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at CAMC Hubbard House.

Judith was a member of Oakwood Church of Christ. She graduated in 1960 from Washington District High School, going on to graduate from Morris Harvey College and was a 1963 graduate of Charleston General School of Nursing. Judith worked for Charleston General Hospital, Summersville Memorial Hospital, and retired from CAMC General. She was an avid 4-H All Star and Volunteer.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Rex & Macy Bell and daughter, Melinda Sue Cox.

She is survived by son, Rodney David Cox; granddaughters, Madeline Mae Cox, Gwendolyn Grace Cox, Joscelyn Jane Cox; sister, Jane Hudson; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Graveside service will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice for the great care and compassion shown to Judith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Kanawha County 4-H Leaders Association, Equities House, 900 Virginia Street East, 3rd Floor, Charleston, WV 25301.

Nancy May McCormick, 78, of Sod passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House.

Nancy provided a lovely home for her husband and children.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles McCormick.

Nancy is survived by son, Homer (Laurie) McCormick; daughter, Cindy (Gary) McCormick; grandchildren, Robert McCormick, Curtis McCormick, Loyd (Terrina) Adkins, Jr., Jason (Jamie) Adkins, Jeremy Adkins, Nicholas Adkins; great grandchildren, Austin Adkins, Jason Adkins Jr., Julie Adkins, Jacob Adkins, and Jasmin Adkins.

Per Nancy’s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no service.

Joshua Spencer Bradshaw, 29, of Elkview, lost his battle with addiction of an accidental overdose on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at home.

Josh was a charismatic young man with lots of potential. His intelligence, wit, and humor were unmatched, until it was taken from him by addiction. He was a 2010 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Madison Bradshaw, Jr.; grandparents, John & Virginia Bradshaw, Sr., Emerson & Thelma Spencer; and brother, Brandon Madison Bradshaw.

Josh is survived by his mother & stepfather, Alma Lou & Dennis Lewis, of Charleston; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Reverend Sam Pierson and Tim Runyan officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at the funeral home.

Mary Magdalene Clark Shultz, 94, of South Charleston, WV, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at CAMC Memorial – Hospice. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Ryan Shultz, two sons, Harold and Roger Shultz and an infant daughter.   

She attended South Charleston Church of Christ and was retired from Smiley’s Motel. 

Mary is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Lester) Samson, Son, Glenn (Annie) Shultz, daughter-in-law, Anna J. Shultz, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and Izzy who was like her grandchild. 

Service will be 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Minister Eddie Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow at Estel Shultz Cemetery, Charleston.  Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.   

The family would like to give a special thank you to Mary’s granddaughter, Gina Shultz, for her love and care during the last few years. 

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

Victoria Ranae Simmons, 67, of Tornado, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021.  Her husband was at her side at the time of her death.  She fought courageously a long illness for several years.  She spent her life with children always by her side.  She and her husband cared for foster children for many years.   

She is preceded in death by her parents, Glen Earl Hughes and Janice Ilene Hughes.   

Victoria is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Dave Simmons, her children David (Katie) Simmons of St. Albans, Cory Simmons of Tornado, Stephen (Whitney) Simmons of St. Albans, Sara (Michele) Simmons of Salt Rock, Amy (Josh) Bucklen of Cross Lanes, Richard Simmons of St Albans, Kimmy (Jake) Stevens of St Albans, and Samuel Simmons of Tornado.   

She is also survived by her brothers Glen (Lisa) Hughes of Sumerco, Shawn (Beth) Hughes of Sod, sister Glenna Hughes of Charleston, and sister in law Lynn (Kirk) Tabor of Nitro.  Her grandchildren who were everything to her are Austin, Cory Michael, Zack, Madison, Kaitlyn, Sarai, Austin, Tanner, Cooper, Lydia, Marlee, and Parker.   

A celebration of Victoria’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Maranatha Fellowship Church, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV with Pastor Darren Powell and Pastor Terry Hogue officiating.

We would like to thank Joni Olson of Tornado for being a caregiver, Charleston Hospice for the passion and care that was given,  Maranatha Fellowship for being so considerate and understanding to Dave for these last several years, and Curry Funeral Home for everything they have done for our family over the years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made toward funeral expenses