Timothy Paul McCallister, 31, of Sod, WV, on eagle’s wings took the next step in his journey Sunday, July 4, 2021.

His work in landscaping was not just a job, but his passion.

Tim was predeceased by his grandparents, Phyllis Ann Holbrook and Emma Jean McCallister.

He is survived by his mother, Vanieca (Nisa) Holbrook; father & stepmother, Robert and Yvonne McCallister; step-sister Shonna (Josh) Peters; paternal grandfather, David McCallister; maternal special grandmother, Lois Whaley and maternal grandparents, Jerrell and Marcella Holbrook; aunts and uncles, Glenn and Monia Turley, who were like his second parents, Clifton (Amy) Holbrook, Branita (Randy) Bratka, Kim (Richard) Kollmeyer, Gary G. (Rosemary) McCallister, Sam (Connie) Runyon and Tammy (Wade) Endicott; nieces and nephew, Mattison, Ashton and Avery; and a host of relatives and friends who loved Tim and will dearly miss him.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

In keeping with Tim’s wishes, he will be cremated following the service

Daryle G. Elkins, 86, of Alkol, passed on to his Heavenly home Monday, July 5, 2021, after a life well lived in dedication to his family and community.

Daryle was a graduate of Duval High School, Morris Harvey College, and West Virginia University. He retired with 40 years of service from Lincoln County Schools where he served as principal, coach, and Vocational School Director. He was a six-year member of the West Virginia Air National Guard and was also a 58-year member of Griffithsville Lodge No. 71 and a member of The Scottish Rite, Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Arb and Bernice Elkins.

Daryle is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, G. Jean Elkins; his two children, Shann (Heather) Elkins and Stacy (Ric) Leadman; his brother, James Edward “Bob” (Pat) Elkins; and his grandchildren, Kelsey (Tyler) Compston, Alaina Leadman, Caroline, Cade, Cole, and Camden Elkins.

Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Phil Suiter and Andy McClure officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those who helped care for Daryle. If desired, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.

Emery Roy Mannon, Jr., 62, of Sod, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at home.

Emery served his country as a member of the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division.

Per his wishes, Emery will be cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Clifford Ray Pauley, 79, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Born August 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Clayton Dean and Edna Pauley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clayton.

Clifford was a member of Fountain of Life Church in Foster, WV and served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, he was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. He was a supervisor with Heiner’s Bakery for over 30 years. He and his wife ran the Community Grocery Store in Sod for several years and purchased Sod Exxon, which they ran for years until retiring.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vivian; son Timothy; and sister, Carolyn (Kenneth) Stone of Edgewater, FL.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Reverend Jim Oxendine and Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768 will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pastor Curtis Edward Patterson, 64, of Charleston, WV, went home to the Lord Saturday, June 19, 2021 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV.

He served as Pastor of the Kanawha Baptist Temple for 31 years. Pastor Curtis was a 1974 graduate of Sissonville High School and 1978 graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, S. C.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Terrie Elaine; parents, Curtis and Barbara Patterson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sharon; sons, Nathanael (Crystal), Jonathan and Jason (Jessica) Patterson; and grandchildren Karis, Grayson and Ashton.

Service will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd, with son, Nathanael Patterson officiating, at the Kanawha Baptist Temple, Charleston, WV.

The family will receive friends 2 hours prior at the Kanawha Baptist Temple, 1 Baptist Mountain, Charleston, WV 25311.

A Committal Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23rd, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes.

Lewis Clark Gideon “Bus” Hill, 93, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 17, 2021 at home.

Bus was a member of Ruth Community Church and attended Charleston Mountain Mission. He retired from Union Carbide as an electrician. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Viola Hill; sisters, Vola and Eris.

Bus is survived by his wife of 73 years, Jeanette; daughters, Janet (Mark) Benincosa of Lost Creek, Rebecca (David) Payne of South Charleston, Denise (Henry) Morris of South Charleston, and Leigh Ann Withrow of Charleston; brother, Paul Hill; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Regina Mae Loftis, 86, of Alum Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Hattie (Estep) McCormick and her husband of 63 years, Lyle.

She belonged to Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. She retired from Lincoln County Board of Education as a Special Education Aide.

Regina is survived by Ronnie and Crystal, Troy and Missy, and Liz; grandchildren, Clint, Troy II “TJ”; and great granddaughter Lilly, all who she dearly loved; special friends Reverend Butch and Kay Leadman; faithful friends, Ethel Pack and Uala Wells; and all her church family and friends.

St. John Chapter 14, verses 1-3
“1: Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2: In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Phil Suiter and Clyde Gwin officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Life is better on the porch, but today she’s sitting on Heaven’s porch and what a beautiful view.

Special thanks to our Hospice team/angels, Dee Dee, Connie, Chris, Melanie, and Libby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387 or The Gideons International, St. Albans Camp, PO Box 731, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Phillip Lewis McComas, 89, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Teays Valley Hospital. He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Dorothy at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Marie Grass, 87, of Yawkey, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 6, 2021, at home.

Marie was a member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek and a former Avon Lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Grass; sisters, Irene Johnson and Bernice Hedley; and brother Lloyd Holstein.

Marie is survived by sisters, Opal Cummings and Margie Johnson; many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nicholas David Adkins, age 42, of Racine, WV, unexpectedly went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, June 3. He was born on December 31, 1978, to Hub and Rochelle Adkins of Ashford.

Nick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Keister and Janet Adkins of Ashford. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lawrence Dolin of Foster and Betty Dolin of Ashford and cousin, Bubby Myers.

Nicholas is survived by the love of his life, his wife Tammy Adkins; his parents, Hub and Rochelle Adkins of Ashford; his mother and father-in-law, Robin and Bill Redmon of South Charleston; sister Nichole (Frank) Chambers of Foster; sister-in-law, Teresa (Aaron) Harper of Twilight; brother-in-law, William (Abby) Redmon of South Charleston. He is also survived by his children, Keely Shaffer, David Adkins, Katelyn Adkins, Braden Morton, Nicki Adkins, and Isaac Adkins. He is also survived by three nieces, one nephew, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends.

The most important thing to Nick was spending every moment possible with his wife and children. Nick was a devoted father, husband, son, uncle, and brother. He enjoyed camping, fishing, trips to the beach, and was an avid hunter. He was a spiritual man and was involved in many activities at Rumble Community Baptist Church in Ashford, where he was a faithful and devoted member.

He worked for Alpha at Horse Creek Mine in Raleigh County and loved his fellow miners like brothers. Anyone who was blessed enough to know Nick knew of his outgoing personality, his ability to make anyone laugh, and his love and devotion to God and his family. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service is scheduled at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Rumble Community Baptist Church, Ashford, with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Graveside service will follow directly after at Dolin Family Cemetery, Foster. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church.