Troy Randall Burford, 52, our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at home. 

He was employed by Frontier Communications for 23 years as a cable splicer.  Troy was an excellent cable splicer. He was a 1986 graduate of George Washington High School and a graduate of West Virginia State College. Troy’s most-loved possession was his ‘69 Camaro that he has owned since he was 17 years old.  He was also was an amazing golfer. A close friend, Calvin Daniels, would often tell Troy if he ever joined the PGA tour, Calvin would be his caddy.

Troy loved his family more than anything.  His kids and grandbabies were his whole heart. 

Troy had a sense of humor that would make you belly laugh and his commentary in any situation was quick and witty. So, please cry happy tears for Troy. Think of a comment he would say to make you laugh.

He is survived by his parents, Steve & Sue Burford, of Charleston, WV; wife, Laura Burford of Charleston, WV; daughters, Haley (Chase) Pickering and Kasey Reed; son, Cameron Burford; grandchildren, Kaden Tucker, Myra Pickering, and Madeline Pickering. Troy is also survived by his brother, Ed (Joy) Burford; nephews, Dylan and Dru Burford, Christopher and Weston Rafferty; niece, Sabrina Rafferty; and many friends and family.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Kent Estep officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. 

Family & friends will gather from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Curry Funeral Home.

Phyllis Jean Clay, 76, of Sumerco, WV entered into her eternal life in Heaven on Monday, November 30, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division CPICU. She bravely fought COVID-19, but after 26 days succumbed to the virus.

She was saved and became a Christian at the age of 66. She was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She gained a new church family who loved her as much as she loved them.

Phyllis was tough and had a strong will and determination. She went back to church only four days after returning home from a total knee replacement. A fellow parishioner often called her “Wonder Woman”. She also gained many compliments for her beautiful white hair.

Phyllis was the only child of the late Leonard and Alberta Breedlove. She was a full-time wife and mother, raising four children and helping with her three grandchildren. She was a fabulous cook and was well known for her chicken and dumplings, yeast breads and rolls, and mouth-watering apple pies.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Mary Cummings, Missy Clay, and Susan Clay; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Beverly Clay; grandchildren, Tommy Clay, Emily White, and Andrew Dolin; great grandchildren, Jackson, Annie, Josh, Lucy, and Rowan.

Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating and a special message by Robert “Butch” Leadman. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Curtis Clay, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey, WV.

The family would like to thank the staff of CPICU and Pulmonary Associates for the loving care their mother received.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

Rodney Lee Hale, 78, of Alum Creek, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at home.

Rodney was a graduate of Hamlin High School and a 1967 graduate of Morris Harvey College. He retired from Boilermakers Local Union 667 and recently received his 45 year union membership pin.

This past summer, Rod was gloriously saved and was a changed man, spending his days learning all he could from studying the Bible. He was a wonderful provider who loved his family and sacrificed in many ways, working long hours but always having time to give guidance to his children.

His happiest moments were when his children and grandchildren were with him. If it were up to him, he would have had them with him at all times.

Rod was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hale, Jr; and his mother and stepdad Olivene & George Chandler, Jr.

He will be greatly missed by the love of his life, Judy Hale; son, Lee; daughter, Leah Hale; three grandchildren, Jacob, Lilly, and Lainey; sister, Sharon Chandler.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor George Chandler officiating. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Garden, Yawkey, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Rod’s caregivers, Deanna Wandling and Beverly Myers.

Edward Jackson Holstein, 72, of South Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 22, 2020 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.

Edward was a strong Christian and a former Sunday School teacher and youth leader at Woodville Baptist Church, Woodville, WV.  He was a soft, gentle, good hearted man.  Edward served his country as a United States Army Sergeant and retired with 22 years of service. 

Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Holstein.

He is survived by sons, Davey (Kathy) Wilson, John Samuel Wilson III, Robert (Kelli) Wilson, and Shane (Virginia) Wilson; brothers, Douglas Holstein and Mickey Holstein; sister, Norlene Vance; and his loving canine companion, Nay Nay. 

Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor Charles Kidd and Reverend Gary Gillispie officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Holstein Cemetery, Dartmont, WV.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations would be made to West Virginia Veterans Home, 512 Water Street, Barboursville, WV 25504.

Joan Ann Cecil, 69, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

She retired from Neurological Associates in Charleston.

Joan was predeceased by her husband, Gene; sister, Jennifer Hensley; parents, Harold and Lucy Hensley; and brother-in-law, James Holstein.

She is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Kevin) Dunlap and Shannon Riffe; grandsons, Kevin Lewis Dunlap, Jr., and Cameron Bryant; granddaughter, Jilyian Riffe (Alex Slater); sister, Tamara Holstein; and niece, Olivia Holstein.

At her request there will be no service. Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Hospice West and to lifelong friend, Sharon Madden.

Linda A. Robinson, 71, of Charleston, WV, went home Saturday, November 21, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.

She was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Sissonville. Linda was an employee at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Kanawha City.

She is survived by her sister, Carol Derrington; and nephew, Mike (Sarah) Derrington.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Dr. Timothy Holtsclaw and Bill Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston, WV.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Virginian’s For Life, 25 Canyon Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Doreen “Gail” Stamper, 74, of Sod, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 37 years Bill Stamper. She is also survived by her 2 children, Jane (Kent) Neal of Sod and Erick (Stephanie) Dingess of Sod. She also leaves behind the light of her life, a grandson, Wyatt Neal.

She is also survived by her step-sister Nancy (Larry) Pauley of Sod, her step-brother David (Diana) Saul of Charleston, sister-in-law Norma (Bear) Weddington, and many nieces and nephews. Special friends who were like a brother and sisters to her, Kaye and Butch Leadman and Demettria Curry.

She was preceeded in death by her mother Nora Saul, her father Emory Weddington, and step-father Dorsey Saul, brothers David “Bear” Weddington and Larry Joe Weddington.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, WV with Pastor Clyde Gwin officiating the service.

Sharon L. Graley, 70, of Gary, WV, formerly of St. Albans, WV, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV. Sharon will be cremated and there are no services planned at this time.

Phyllis Lynn Huffman, 69, of Alkol, WV went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was a Christian and worked as a hairdresser for 20 years. She later managed the office at Madison Medical Group until she retired in 2009.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Cedilla Ryan; brothers, Arvil Gay Meadows and Earl Junior Ryan.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Sammy; daughter, Samantha (Tim) Neal of Morgantown; son, Ryan (Emily) Huffman of Alkol; brothers, Steve Ryan of Michigan and Victor (Shirley) Ryan of Alum Creek. She was “Momaw Phyllis” to Jake, Josiah, Samuel, Elijah, and Zoey whom she loved to the moon and back. Phyllis had no sisters, but her special sisters-in-law were as close as any sister. She has many nieces and nephews that she loved as her own and a host of family and friends.

Service will be at 1:00 Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Ryan Cemetery in Flat Creek, WV. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sandra Kay Rabel, 73 of Hutchinson Island, Florida and Hurricane, West Virginia entered heaven on November 16, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sandra was born on September 26, 1947 in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Kyle and  Grace Ferrell. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of St. Albans High School and a 1969 graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.

After graduation she moved back to West Virginia where she worked in the Secretary of  States office for several years. After the birth of her daughter she left to be a full time  mother. She was an accomplished musician and served many years as the organist for  Fifth Ave, Church of God as well as playing for many wedding throughout the Kanawha Valley. Sandra served several years with her good friend Joby Taylor as a college  recruiter for Anderson University on college day for Kanawha County Schools.

After moving to Hurricane, WV she became a part of Teays Valley Church of God.  While in Florida she attended Vero Beach Church of God but always considered Teays  Valley her home church.

Sandra loved to travel, read and work on Genealogy. Besides tracing her family history  back centuries she also recorded the location and occupants of many private cemeteries  for the Archives of the State of West Virginia. While dealing with MS she never let it  rule her life. She not only believed that through God all things are possible but had the  determination to live it every day.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 48 years Steve, her daughter and son-in law Kristin and Chris Miller of Saint Albans and her two grand daughters whom she love dearly Kaitln and Kendall Miller.

The family would like to thank Dr. John Frame for the wonderful care he gave Sandra  through the years. Also want to thank Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt and Pastor Dave Bowan for the many visits, prayers and encouragement they have given Sandra.

Due to the Covid pandemic, there will be no visitation; the family will hold a private  graveside service in Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans with Pastor Dr. Melissa  Pratt and Pastor Dave Bowan.

To honor Sandra’s memory the family ask donations be made to Teays Valley Church  of  God Building Fund at P.O. Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25560.