Carmen Julia Means, 74, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Tanya Means in Charleston.
She is survived by her daughters, Tanya Means, Katherine Means & Jessica Kyle; son, Kenneth Harvey; and husband, Sgt. Major Joe Means.
Graveside services will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, with Pastor Gary Hill officiating.
Lyle Eugene “Gene” Elkins, 72, of Charleston went home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016. He was formerly of Sod, WV.
He is survived by his significant other, Donald G. Browning; sons, David Elkins of North Carolina and Tom Tom Elkins; daughter, Delores Jean Elkins of Ironton, Ohio; and sisters, Joyce Stanton and Linda Clark.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Marcelene Janet Adams, 78 of Sod, was born May 11, 1938 and died December 24, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Quincy Tony Adams, U.S. Army retired; her parents, Clayton and Lyda Justice; brothers, Arvil, Kelva, Ernest and Eugene.
Janet is survived by her son, David Adams of Springfield, Missouri; brothers, Glen Justice and Kyle Justice of MacCorkle, West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Janet was a 1956 graduate of Duval High School. In the spring of 1961 she was introduced to her future husband, a career U.S. Army gentleman. They were married October 15, 1961 at Calvary Baptist Church in Charleston. That was the beginning of a wonderful life together. In May 1979 they moved to Sod. Janet was employed by the Kanawha County Public Library for 21 years.
Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church Sod. Burial will follow at the Lively Cemetery, Sod. Family and friends will gather at the church one hour prior to the service.
Shirley Faye Brown, 81, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and sons, Rick and David Samples.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Wayne) Kidd; sister, Phyllis Holt; “Red-headed” stepdaughter, Debbi Hale; special friend, Kathy Smith and “adopted” grandson, Kevin Clendenin.
A graveside service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, St. Albans.
David W. “Fuzzy” Craddock, 64, of Hewitt, was saved November 30th and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the home of his brother and caregiver, Dennis Craddock.
He was a buggy operator in the coal mines. Fuzzy loved working on CB Radios and he attended Spruce Laurel Church.
He is also survived by his daughters, Tracy Craddock and Tiffany Ward; and sister, Beverly (Ralph) Caudill.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at Epling Cemetery, Hewett with Pastor Ralph Caudill officiating.
Elwood Edgel Dunlap of Alum Creek passed away on his 89th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra J. and Bessie Lee Dunlap.
A private burial was held Friday, December 16, 2016 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco.
Dessie C. Lovejoy, 65, of Woodville went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 9, 2016 at CAMC General Division.
She was a longtime member of Summit Community Church, and was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.
Dessie was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Duckie Hughes and brother, Michael Hughes.
She will be greatly missed by her husband and best friend of 49 years, Thurman Lovejoy, who adored her; children, Lavonna Lacy, JoAnn (Mark) Kessinger and Robert (Susan) Lovejoy; special niece, Sondra Clark and special nephew, Russell (Deah) Allen who loved her dearly; siblings, Freda Crocket, Gloria Pauley, George (Sharon) Hughes and Danny (Teresa) Hughes; grandchildren, Chris and Raven Lacy, Bailee Kessinger, Avery Lovejoy, Nikki (Andrew) Linville, Hailey (Tyler) Bunting, Cassi, Tori and Maci Allen; great grandchildren, Carter and Alexis Linville, Raelyn and Rylee Bunting and Isaac Jones who were the joy of her life. Also a host of friends and loved ones who will deeply miss her.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Dwight McClure, Chuck Adkins and Aaron Graley officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery, Sod. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Carl R. Dunlap 82, of St. Albans, passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 9, 2016 after a long illness.
Carl was born on July 2, 1934 to Percy and Amy Dunlap in Sod, WV. He attended Duval High School and served his country in the U S Army. He retired as a pipefitter from Union Carbide Construction with 30 years of service. He was a long time volunteer for Union Mission. He also enjoyed camping, and was always helping those in need.
Carl was a member of Bible Center Church, Charleston, and currently attended Grace Baptist Temple in St. Albans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Patty Dunlap; sons, Mark and wife Gloria of Cross Lanes and Brad and wife Brenda of St. Albans; grandchildren, April, Chris, Andrew, and Dustin Dunlap; great grandchildren, Ryleigh and McKenzie Dunlap; brother, Jack Dunlap and wife Joann of Dunbar; and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Grace Baptist Temple, 1901 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans with Rev. Butch Leadman, Rev. Brian Dean, and Rev. Rex Whiteman officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
The family would like to thank the staff of Braley Care Home, Orthopedic ward of St. Mary’s Hospital and Hubbard Hospice House West for their wonderful care during Carl’s illness.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Union Mission Ministries, 700 South Park Road, Charleston, WV 25304 or Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans.
Nina Fay Dunlap, 81, of Sumerco went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 9, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.
She was a homemaker and member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; sisters, Freda, Lula, Gladys, and (infant)Sharon; brothers, Junior, Hassell and (infant) Lester; and son-in-law, Bobby Pauley.
Nina is survived by daughters, Kay (Claude) Clay, Carolyn Pauley and Barbara (Jeff) Pauley; sons, Justin (Karen) Dunlap and David (Donna) Dunlap; brother, Ray Pauley; 16 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Oshel Bell and Butch Brogan officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Nile Edsel Duncan, age 94, of Gordon Drive, Charleston, W. Va., left this life Friday, December 9, 2016. He died from complications of a fall in August 2011 and since that time has resided at Genesis Nursing Home in Dunbar.
He is now joined with family who had gone on to Heaven before him, parents, Lawrence & Tressa Duncan; sister, Betty Belcher; brothers, Darrell and Bobby; and nephew, Mark Duncan.
Nile attended the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church.
He was employed by Dickinson Properties where he did many jobs including running a coal tipple and the coal train; he also worked at Jamoca as a coal sampler. Nile went to schooling and worked at FMC Ordinance when they began manufacturing personnel carriers. He worked on the assembly line and was a test water driver. Later he worked at Charleston Newspapers and was Circulation Manager when he retired.
Nile belonged to the South Charleston Masonic Lodge #168 and was a Master Mason and Scottish Rite Member.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Echo V. Duncan;
Daughter, Sherry Miller and her family – husband, Kevin; children, Monica Tompa, Becky Tompa, Rick and Morgan Ramsey, Jacob and Taylor Miller; grandchildren, Gage, Hunter, Braydon, Brice, and Cami Ramsey.
Daughter, Sonja Davison and her family – husband, Bob, children, Robbie and wife Katie Davison, Christy and husband, Bora Yatagan. Grandchildren, Ayla and Davis Yatagan.
Daughter, Sheila Midkiff and her family – husband, Rick, children, Cody and Emily McCormick and Austin McCormick and his special friend, Lexi Roop.
Brother, Dexter and wife Helen Duncan.
Service will be noon Monday, December 12, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Frank Chapman, Travis Bradley and George Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.