Calvin Allen, 66, of Julian, WV, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at CAMC-General.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney & Mearl Allen, three brothers and three sisters.

Calvin was a retired welder from Hobet Mines with 25 years of service.  He also retired from Pipefitters Local #625 and was a member of the Madison Moose Lodge.

Calvin is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Mark) Clay, Julian, WV, son, Calvin (Allyson) Allen, Columbus, OH, and grandchildren, Jacob and Hayley Clay of Julian, WV, and Ava Allen, Columbus, OH.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

He will be laid to rest at a private service with his parents at Anderson Cemetery at Pine Grove, Sumerco, WV.

Chad Elliot Miller, 50, of Sod, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital from a severe heart attack.  Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me.

He was born June 2, 1970, at Wuestoff Memorial Hospital, Coca Beach, FL.  Chad was the younger son of Ronnie Miller of Sumerco and Judy Allen of Sod.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sons, Samuel and Jacob, his mother (whom Chad resided with) Judy Allen and father, Ronnie Miller, grandchildren, Haidin Samuel, Anna Marie and Raylei Nicole, brother, Trent Miller (Angela) and nephews, Deven age 14 and Avery age 7.  Chad had many friends and family and cherished each of them.  We will miss you, Chaddie Baby.  Chad didn’t gather worldly things, but gathered people.

He worked heavy equipment and worked on it with his dad, Ronnie, until he was injured and couldn’t work any longer.  Then life got in the way.  He was saved at age seven and later he and his wife, Melissa Green were baptized in Coal River.  Chad loved nature and was always outside. He had many talents and was well versed in many subjects as well as the Bible.  He was unique and had a big beautiful heart.  He spent a lot of his time with his father, Ronnie, due to illness and helping out in and around the house.  He was a true blessing and had wanted to go back to where he was born.  Effort to get there was in the works, but life got in the way. 

A private graveside service will be held at the Miller Family Cemetery, Ely Road, Sumerco, WV, at a later date.

Mark Claude Kelley, 69, DOB 7-14-1951 of South Charleston, WV passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at CAMC-Gen. Div., Charleston, WV.  He was predeceased by his parents, Claude Audley & Reva Jane Kelley, and daughter, Elizabeth Ann Kelley.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hackney (Hall) Kelley of South Charleston, WV, daughter, Sarah Kelley (Brian) of Charlotte, NC, sister, Christy Kelley of Ripley, WV, and brother, Joseph Kelley (Felicity) of Fairplain, WV.  He is also survived by nieces, Polla Johnson, Pamela VanHoy, Priscilla Parsons, Cora Jane Kelley, nephew, David J. Kelley, aunts, Ruth Hall of Ripley, WV, Ellen Smith of Lebanon, OH, and June Hill of Beverly, OH.  He had 38 first cousins, and many great-nephews & nieces.

Mark retired from Boilermakers Local #667.  Prior, he was a Chemical Operator for FMC Corp., Pressman and Printer with Gannett Corp., Newspapers, in Washington D.C.  Also worked at DuPont Chemical, Lake Waccamaw, NC. 

Mark was a Bubbling Brook of Life!  He loved to read adventures and often read to Sarah and Elizabeth at Chincoteague Island, VA.  He was an Award winning Artist.  He did drawing, painting, sculpting, and writing.  He was an Award winning Sharp-Shooter.  He enjoyed many sports including surfing, snorkeling, boating, skiing, skydiving, horseback riding and dirt biking.  Mark walked across the State of WV with his dog ‘friend’ Liberty .

He built a large outside electrified stage at his Barn Hollow home where he and many friends enjoyed Jam Sessions.  He always looked for ways to help his friends, tell stories, and make you laugh.  Every day was an adventure!

He was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army Reserves, graduate of Dunbar High School and attended Marshall University. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, at the Kanawha State Forest, Shelter # 9 in Charleston, W. Va.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dunbar Library, 301 12^th St., Dunbar, WV 25064 in Mark’s memory.

Silvie Mae Skidmore Duncan Isaacs, 83, of South Charleston passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. 

She was born on December 6, 1936 in Braxton County, WV, the daughter of the late James Harlan and Dollie Gay Davis Skidmore.  She was a retired lab technician, homemaker and community worker.

After graduating from Washington District High School in 1954, she married the late John Lee Duncan.  To that marriage were born Robin Lynn Duncan Kendall (Andy) of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Debra Leigh Duncan of Belle, WV and Barbara Jean Duncan Bowe (Ronald Dee, II) of South Charleston, WV. 

Silvie was widowed at age 23 when John Duncan was killed in a plane crash while serving his country in the US Air Force.  Upon her return to West Virginia, she later met and married Renny V. Isaacs, Jr., who passed away in 2007.  That marriage produced son Paul R. Isaacs, Sr. (Marsha) of South Charleston.  Left to cherish the memories of their Nana are 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.  Silvie is also survived by her brother Lambert G. Skidmore (Reba) of South Charleston and brother in law Ray F. Isaacs (Ruth) of Gallipolis, Ohio along with five nephews and one niece. 

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Reverend Alan Kim Webster officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV  25387.

James Anthony (Jamey) Dunlap, 45, of Charleston, formerly of Sod, WV, went to his Heavenly Home on July 24, 2020 after a long illness.

Jamey was born November 18, 1974 to the late Shirley K. Dunlap and Royce Dunlap both from Sod, WV. 

He was a 1994 graduate of Duval High School.

James was preceded in death by his brother Norris Glen Dunlap.

Jamey is survived by his fiancée Holly Smith; children James Norris and Shirley Ann Dunlap of Charleston, WV, whom he loved very much; ex-wife Tricia Meeks of N. C. and children Taylor Carlson and Savon Meeks of South Charleston, WV; and stepfather Melvin Bo Dunlap of Sod, WV; brothers Scotty (Pam) Dunlap of Charleston, WV, Ted (Barbara) Dunlap of Sod, WV,  and Kevin (Stephanie) Dunlap of Alum Creek, WV; sisters Cassy (Larry) Miller of Sumerco, WV, and Lisa (Bill) Dunlap of Charleston, WV; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express a “special thanks” to Uncle Randall Butch Brogan of Sod, WV.  

A Celebration of Life for Jamey will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Alum Creek Lion’s Club Community Center in Alum Creek, WV.  Please refer to www.curryfuneralhome.org and Facebook for the date and time of service.   

Rhoda Ann Adkins, 79, of South Charleston, WV, went home Saturday, July 25, 2020.

She was a quiet but strong lady with an unwavering love for her family, especially her sons and grandchildren. Seeing them happy and successful was one of her greatest joys.

Rhoda was predeceased by husband Denver Adkins; son William A. Bell; parents Carl and Effie Graley; siblings Maxine Carpenter, James Graley,  Hassel Graley, Patty Dunlap and Kay Graley.

She is survived by son Jerry (Kim) Bell of South Charleston; sisters Delores Chauncey, Dovie Smith and Sharon Graley; grandson’s Trevor Bell, and Dustin Adkins; granddaughter Jordan Bell. 

A graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes with Pastor Joey Scarberry officiating. 

Melvin Ray Turley, 84, formerly of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 20, 2020 at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, PA, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Melvin was predeceased by his wife, Betty, his parents, Myrtle and Jesse Turley and one grandchild. 

He is survived by his son, Kevin, of Deep Gap, NC, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

When in Charleston, Melvin was a long-time member of Bible Center Church.  He retired from Bearings Incorporated after many years of service.

In 2014, Melvin and Betty moved to Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster where he enjoyed their time together before he entered healthcare.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 with Pastor Lee Walker officiating at Forks of Coal Cemetery in Alum Creek.    

Henry Avender Blake, 88, of Charleston, WV, went home Thursday, July 16, 2020.

He retired from One Valley Bank in Charleston as an Operations Manager.

Avender was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Childress Blake; parents, Henry and Alice Pauley Blake; and brother, Bernard Blake.

He is survived by son, Mike Blake (Evelyn); daughter Cindy Lewis (Mike); grandchildren, Lori Cummings and Ryan Blake; great grandchildren, Austin Blake and Alriah Flores.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating.

Julia Ann Roberts, 70, of St. Albans, formerly of Brushy Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation in St. Albans.

She was a member of the Sumerco Church of God.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Lucy Roberts; brother, Harley Roberts; and sisters, Louise Byrd, Maggie Abbott, and Bell Hayes.

She is survived by sisters, Mable Waits, Rose (Forrest) Johnston, and Becky (Walter) Cook; brothers, Orville “Buster” (Norma) Roberts, Harry (Phyllis) Roberts, Robert (Nora) Roberts and Arthur (Mary) Roberts; and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery, Alkol.   The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. 

Johnnie Franklin Chandler, 47 of Alum Creek, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 25, 1972 to the late Johnnie and Deborah Eskew Chandler.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Colton Chandler.

Johnnie is survived by his children, Johnathon Chandler, Chloe Chandler, Savanna Blevins, Matthew Chandler, Madison Chandler, and Jenna Kennedy; grandchildren, Maylie Chandler, Oaklyn Hall, Grayson Chandler, Skylar Blevins, and Dawson Blevins; he is also survived by his sister, Becky Lilly (Todd Mosteller), nephew, Jeffrey Lilly and niece Alicen Mosteller.

In keeping with Johnnies wishes there will be no services, he will be laid to rest with his parents at the Chandler Family Cemetery at the homeplace.