Charles Frank Adkins, 96, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Frank was born March 23, 1916 to his parents, Charlie and Della Adkins Harless. He was also preceded in death by his children’s mother, Hazel Smith Adkins; son, Delain Adkins; wives, Beulah Cummings Adkins, Sarah Richmond Adkins; and step-father, Tom Harless;

He was a member of New Bethel Church in Spurlocksville; he enjoyed his family, farming and singing in the choir. He resided in Frank Fork Holler 96 years and now he’s singing in the heavenly choir.

Frank was one of the oldest WWII Army Veterans in Lincoln County. He was a military policeman and served in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign; a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. He retired from Saul Construction and also worked at Black’s Grocery in Danville.

He is survived by two sons, Charles (Linda) and Dwight (Peggy) Adkins; daughter, Brenda Smith Adkins all of Alkol. Twelve grandchildren Dawn (Virgil) White, Fawn (Robert) Ellis, Shawn (Mary) Adkins, Craig and Jason Adkins; Beth, Kristin, Bryant (Tammy) and Kevin (Carol) Smith; Scotty, Stacy and Jenny Adkins. Twenty great grandchildren: Kasey and Tyler White, Haylie and Maggie Ellis, Elijah and Paislee, Adkins; Brady, Brittany, Zach, Kobe and Savannah Smith; Shanelle, Clarissa, Caleb and Devin Adkins; Brittany Cooper and Kimberly Rawsley; Nathan, Jenna and Tristen, and one great great grandson on the way. He will be missed and loved by a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in Bear Branch Cemetery

with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Rhonda Loftis Wood, 46, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 20, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

She was a Christian, and retired from CAMC and Toys R Us.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Benny Huffman.

Rhonda is survived by her husband, Steve; sons, Nicholas and Stephen; mother, Pauletta Huffman and biological father, “Daddy” Frank Loftis; sisters, Jody Hensley, Brandon Nikki (Eric) Smith and Shannan Huffman (John Donegan III); and many other close family and friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Nancy Naylor.

A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Frank Chapman and Gary Riley officiating. Family and friends will gather two hours prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536 or Benny Padilla Alum Creek VFW Post 4768, PO Box 6, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Shirley Mae Dunlap, 81, of Pine Grove went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 20, 2012 at Hospice West after a short illness.

She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; son, Paul; and parents Ishmael and Margaret Ruby.

She is survived by her daughter, Erin (Doug) Stephens; sons, Matt and Tim Dunlap; sister Helen (Dollie) Ruby; grandchildren: Adam and Shannon Stephens, Craig, Paula and Chrissy Dunlap; great grandchildren, Kaleb and Camron Cooper and Aurea Stephens.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Old Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

 Helen Marie DeBord, 83, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord in heaven for a grand reunion on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 5:20 a.m. She was a Christian homemaker who loved her family, friends and all the neighborhood kids.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Rondol F. DeBord; her grandparents, who raised her, Elza and James Holland; mother, Grova Holland Diehl; and father, Lawrence Vail Southall.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra DeBord Holstein of Alum Creek; sons, David W. (Genevia) DeBord of Parkersburg and Rondol L. (Beverly) DeBord of South Charleston. Sisters, Ellen Wirth of Rand; Mae Kincaid of Munroe Fall, OH; and brother, Gale Diehl of Letart. Grandchildren: Gina DeBord Fields, Stacy (Donald) Thaxton, Ronnie (Tracie) DeBord, Chrissy Holstein, Benjamin (Lori) DeBord, Tara (Wes) Pickens, and Charley (Heather) DeBord. Great Grandchildren, Haley Thaxton, Gracie DeBord, Katie Fields, Malachi DeBord, Faith Pickens, Eden DeBord, Ronnie Chase DeBord, Abby Pickens, Niya DeBord, Benson DeBord and Brody DeBord; her grand-pup, Be’be’ and her baby Mei Ling; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Monday, April 23, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Larry Young officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends will gather from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.

Glenn A. (PaPa) Barnett, 72, of Nitro went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 13, 2012 at Hospice West, South Charleston.

He is survived by three sons: Pete, Rick and Jeff (Carla) Barnett.

Six grandchildren: Brandon, Blake, Briana, Little Rick, Chad and Troy

Three great grandchildren: Braden, Trinity and Hayden.

There will be no services, Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is in care of arrangements.

 Juanita Marie Ledbetter, also known as Pixie, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She will be missed by many who loved her smile and by all who knew the hardships she endured. We are so grateful that she is at peace. Pixie is survive by her father, Robert W. Adams Sr. of Goose Creek, S.C., her brother, Robert W. Adams, Jr. and his wife Gaye, also of Goose Creek, S.C., her brother Timothy S. Adams and wife Sally of Elko Ga., her sister Joetta J. Hale and husband Ronald of Lisbon, Ohio, her son Anthony Scott Ledbetter and his wife Debbie of LaGrange, Georgia, her daughter Kimberly Lynn Patterson and husband Brett of Branford, Fla. She had five grandchildren, Lauren Kali-Marie Ledbetter and Ethan Kyle Ledbetter of LaGrange, Ga., and Brenna Hope Patterson, Braylon Kerry Patterson, and Bristol Faith Patterson, of Branford, Fla. She has a niece, Rebecca Diane Routh and her husband Richard of Mildenhall Air Force Base, England, and nephews Benjamin Travis Adams of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Ronald Hale II of Canton, Ohio.

Services will be 11:00 am Monday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with her son-in-law Pastor Brett Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Alma P. Huffman, 97 of Charleston formerly of Alkol went home to be with the Lord at 8 AM Sunday March 25, 2012 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.

Born May 21, 1914 to George and Viella Stone Vickers. Her husband Hassell preceded her in death on February 24, 1998, grandaughter Sheria Jordan on September 25, 1970. She was the last survivor of 14 children.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a lifelong member of Sycamore Grove Baptist Church at Alkol and resided in Alkol until 1992 when she moved to Charleston to live with her daughter and son-in-law Ann and Bob Taylor.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Anna L. Jordan Taylor (Bob) of Charleston, Betty Huffman of St. Albans, Genevieve Ryan of Cleveland, Ohio, Roger (Anna) Huffman of Pottstown, PA, and Steve Huffman of Alkol, grandchildren: Debbie Healy, Mike Huffman, Melinda Wyatt Szasz, Vincent and Brian Ryan, Sherry Mogel and Steven Huffman, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Garnett Vickers and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday March 28, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Paul Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens Yawkey. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Virginia Ann Cassell Vickers Adkins, 85, of Alkol, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2012. Born on September 26, 1926, “Ginny” was the eldest child of the late John Joseph Cassell and Julia Catherine Melicherik Cassell. In addition to her parents, on May 17, 1960 she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Vickers, later was daughter, Margaret Kay Vickers, granddaughter, Samantha Ann Workman, grandson, Thomas Frank Vickers III, husband, Wallace “Guy” Adkins, sister, Francis Ana Cassell and brother, John Joseph Cassell II.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Barbara McClure, Christy (Ronnie) Linville of Alkol, Carol (Danny) Workman of Rock Creek, Tommy (Linda) Vickers of Woodville, Joey (Tammy) Vickers of Alkol, and Sandra Sue Jordan of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Marty (Dawn) McClure, Melody (Donny) Dunlap, Melissa (Jamie) Parker, Ronna (Chris) McCallister, Jamie (Kim) Linville, Danielle (Woddy) Hunter, Leslie (Mark) White, Misty (Wes) Jackson, Joshua Vickers, Joey (Rachel) Vickers, and Jennifer (Adam) Runyan; great grandchildren: Drew, Maggie, Dalton, Payton, Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Elliana, Alli, Shawntel, Chloe, Shayla, Kensley, Mylee, Elija, Ethan, Kenzie, Kyszek, Ty, and Mason; brother, Lawrence (Carole) Cassell of Strongsville, Ohio; sisters: Irene (John) Cantley and Susan Matheny all of Beckley, Judith Cassell of Cleveland, OH, Toni (Ron) Hatcher of Shady Spring, Cathy (Jim) Bair of Brunswick, OH, and Pat (John) Hall of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Doris Cassell of Nolanville, Texas; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ginny was a member of the Bear Branch Church of Christ, having been a faithful Christian since 1948. Regardless of what the day held, Ginny found time to read her Bible daily, always finding comfort in God’s Word.

Ginny began working at the early age of twelve, helping out at Nick Pantopli’s Store in Stickney, WV. She would have been happy and content to be a wife and mother, but a mining accident took her husband, Frank, and forced her to find a job. In 1957, Ginny began working at the Dee-Mure Bra Factory in Hamlin. She worked there 21 years, until the factory closed in 1978. She then began working in the Lincoln County School System as a cook at Martin Elementary until its closure sent her to Woodville Elementary. When the school closed in 1997, she was then assigned to Griffithsville Elementary and cooked there until she retired in 2002 to selflessly care for her mother.

Ginny’s greatest pleasure, outside of her children and grandchildren, was fishing. She loved to sit on a river bank and fish. She always had her fishing pole and tackle box in the back of her truck just in case she saw a good spot to throw in her line. Not only did she love to fish but she wanted her children and grandchildren to love it, too. Grabbing a loaf of bread, some pepperoni and bologna, she would take off with one of her grandchildren and head to the lake or river. She especially enjoyed going to her camps in Wirt and Greenbrier Counties with her fishing buddies, Wydolene Clark and Avis Wheeler. She also love to play cards with her family and held the title “Queen of Pollock Rummy.” Ginny was also a frequent visitor at Helen Miller’s. Whenever Helen called and said she had a new shipment in, Ginny was always there to help her sort out the new load. Ginny was very talented in quilting. As soon as she found out there was a new great grandchild on the way, she would begin working on a quilt. She wanted to make sure she had a baby quilt ready to greet the new arrival. Ginny truly looked forward to her daily visits with Bill and Gary Hager. They not only brought her a great meal from the Morrisvale Senior Citizens Community Center but always found time to sit and talk with her for a while.

Mother, when we called you, you always listened. When we asked a favor of you, or needed a shoulder to lean on, you were there. We were not always perfect, but thank you for making us feel so very special. You will forever have that special place within our hearts. That special place just for Mom’s like you, because we love you so. Your love, your strength and your guidance will forever be in our hearts.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Minister Brian Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at the Vickers/Hager Family Cemetery Alkol. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Monday and prior to the service at the funeral home.

Thomas R. Stevens, Sr., 79, of Alum Creek, went home to meet the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Hospice West, South Charleston, WV after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Hill Stevens, daughter, Linda Sheryl Stevens Clark; parents, William Wirt and Daisy Dunlap Stevens; brothers, Marion, John & Waldo Stevens; sister, Katherine Stevens Schneider Green and long time friend Benny Huffman.

He attended Lincoln County schools; he was a 67 year member and former trustee of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir and also served as a Sunday School teacher. The church is located at Sod, and was named after his grandfather the Rev. Samuel O’Dell Dunlap . He was a 52 year member of Heat & Frost Insulators Local #80, Winfield, WV with the last 12 years employed by A&I Company, So. Charleston, retiring in late 1970’s. Then, with his wife, Lois, owned and operated Sod Exxon Hardware, Tom’s Car Wash and, with son, Tom Stevens, Jr., Stevens Funeral Home, Madison until 2005. He was a 50 year member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #27 AF&AM.

Left to cherish his memory, are his wife, Helen Barrett Smith Stevens; daughters, Beverly (Dale) Pauley, Gail (Randy) Curry and Debbie (David) Bailey; son, T.R. Stevens, Jr. son-in-law, Tommy Clark; stepchildren, Philip (Nancy) Smith and Richard (Kim) Smith; sister, Betty Brumfield, brother, Robert (Vicki) Stevens; grandchildren, Corey (Dawn) Clark, Kristin (Chris) Miller, Heath (Kelly Bright) Curry, Haley (David) Miles, Leslie (Clyde) McKnight, Rockne (Holly Hill) Stevens, Olivia (Tim) Beck , Joey (Jennifer) Bailey and Adam Bailey; step-grandchildren, Heather (Corey) Richardson, Haley and Maggie Smith; great grandchildren, Ian, McKenley, Jakob, Noelle, Gavin, Vivian, Sarah, Jacob, Colt, and Kylie Joy; step-great grandchildren, Tucker and Harper and very special friend, Ralph Caudill; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

Service will be 2:00pm Monday, March 19, at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Sod with Pastors Butch Leadman and Phil Suiter officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, March 18, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church – Missions Fund, P.O. Box 60, Sod, WV 25564.

Special thanks to CAMC Memorial – 4 South, 4 North and Drs. Harris, Duncan, Hamrick, Takubo; and Hospice West.

Charles Wright, 80, of  Port Ritchie, Florida, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008.

He was retired from Union Carbide with 37 years of service; a member of Harvest Baptist Church, FL; and attended Maranatha Church in St. Albans; and also a member of the NRA.

He is survived by his wife, Billie; sons, Chris Wright of Marietta, GA and Dick Hanson of South Charleston; daughters, Susan Wright of Concord, NC and Karen White of Elkins, WV; sisters, Eloise Movius of Waterford, MI and Anne Garalaglia of Carmichael, CA; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.  Entombment will  be in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 1114 Chapman Blvd., Brooksville, Florida 34601.