Wreatha Lou Zirkle (78) of Alum Creek, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 27th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Wreatha was born on February 11, 1945, to James Lester White and Opal Pearl White in Quick, West Virginia. She grew up in Elkview, West Virginia and graduated from Elkview High School.

Wreatha met the love of her life, Thomas (“Tom”) Curnes Zirkle Jr., in 1966 when she waitressed his table at the F&J restaurant in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. One year later, Wreatha and Tom got married at City Hall next to the restaurant where they met. Though their wedding day was modest, their marriage was anything but — the love between Tom and Wreatha could light up a room.

Together, Wreatha and Tom went on to have two children, Thomas (“Tom”) Curnes Zirkle III and William (“Bill”) Lester Zirkle. Though their family of four occasionally moved around, one thing remained constant — Wreatha’s home was filled with love, laughter, and occasional chaos at the hands of her two beloved sons.

Though she cherished her role as a beloved wife and mother, Wreatha’s favorite role was that as a grandparent to her four grandchildren — TC,

Lindsey, Taylor, and Addison. Anyone who knew her grandchildren knew that Wreatha was more than just their “Mama Wreatha” — she was their confidant, advocate, and reliable beacon of warmth and wisdom. Wreatha deeply cared for her grandchildren and always ensured that they were safe, healthy, and happy. She did not do this out of obligation, but because of who she was.

Wreatha is survived by her husband Tom, her sons Tom (Mylinda) and Bill (Terri), her sisters Kathryn (“Nannie”) Armstead and Freda (“Sis”) Kessel, her brothers Jerry White and Sammy White, and her beloved dog Buddy. She is also survived by her grandchildren Thomas Curnes IV (“TC”), Lindsey Paige Zirkle, Taylor Brooke Zirkle, and Addison Luke Zirkle; her great-grandchildren Hunter Curnes Zirkle and Karson Lee Zirkle; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Wreatha is preceded in death by her father James Lester White; her mother Opal Pearl White; her brothers James (“Junior”) White, Clayton White, and Earl White; and her sisters Leora (“Shorty”) Foster, Geraldine Ketter, and Loretta Murdock.

Wreatha will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and warm spirit. She was a private and quiet person, but she was also witty and fierce. She was strong-willed, honest, and always reliable. She was tough as nails, and this trait of hers never wavered as she courageously battled her cancer diagnosis throughout the past few months. Though we will miss her dearly, we are grateful that she is free from pain and is at peace. Until we see her again, we will continue to honor her legacy.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Glenn Lovell Meadows, 86, of South Charleston passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at home.

He was an automotive parts salesman and served his country in the United States Army.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Susie Holstine Meadows; and sister, Kay Graley.

He is survived by his brothers, Rick (Lori) Meadows and Bill G. Meadows; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 12:30 pm, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Kenneth Ray “Smiley” Huffman, 82, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eustace Paul and Clella Alice Tinsley Huffman, first wife, Sandra, brothers, Nathaniel, Marvin and Carl, and sister, Norma Jean Milam.

He was a route salesman with Royal Crown and a member of Ivydale Baptist Church, and served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Kenny was an avid golfer and was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, brothers, Walter Huffman, Charleston, WV, and Paul Huffman, Louisville, KY, sister, Barbara Hester, Louisville, KY. He is also survived by his special niece, Jessie Martin (Glen) and their son Gavin all of Scott Depot and several other beloved nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Holstine presiding. Entombment will follow the service at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, with military graveside rites.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV 25312.

Terri Jo Bell, 73, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Charleston Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wirt and Lucille Green Jones, brother, Wirt Jr., and sister, Susan Jones.

Terri retired from the DMV. Growing up, she attended First Logan Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years, Ronnie, and five children, David (Caroline) Johnson, Kelly (Steve) Parson, Kim (David) Blake, Kevin (Brooksanna) Bell and Brent (Michelle) Conley. 15 Grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three lifelong friends, Cid, Joan and Anne who were bonded by their DMC promise.

The greatest joy of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Charles (Sonny) Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.

Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lovell Rhueben Holstine, 75, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at CAMC – Memorial Division, Charleston. He is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Lovell Holstine and parents, Ronald & Ruby Holstine.

He is survived by his wife, Katie, son, Kelly Holstine, daughters, Sarah Jane Holstine and Christy Gail Holstine, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lovell was owner/manager of a junk yard and a mechanic. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam (1973).

He will be cremated and burial will be at a later date at the Barker Cemetery, Ashford, WV.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV has been caring for families since 1950.

Adene Faye Barker, 74, of Alum Creek, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 17, 2023, peacefully at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert & Juanita Cobb Moore, sisters, Karen Rhodes Dunlap, Genava Miller and Adelene Moore, and brothers, Carl and Clark Rhodes, Guy, Kurt and Hilbert Moore.

She is survived by her husband, Emory, sons, David (Christine) Vickers, Tampa, FL, and Timothy Brian (Sandra) Vickers, El Paso, TX, daughter, Marlena Vickers, Alum Creek, brothers, Billy (Ellen) Moore, Alum Creek, Robert Moore (Michael Knight), Charlotte, NC, sister, Mary Elizabeth Griffith, and two grandchildren, Ryan and Kevin Vickers.

Adene attended Duval High School and she retired as a baker at Sam’s Club, Southridge.

Service will be 1:00pm Friday, December 22, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with family and friends sharing memories and anecdotes. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jo Ann Walls, 80, of Alkol passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Boone Memorial Hospital.

She was a 1962 graduate of Duval High School and a former employee of Glover Clinic and Dr. Watson’s office in Madison.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Dona Stone Clark; granddaughter, Meagan Ann Katherine Blosser; brothers, Jackie, Harold, Ralph, Tommy, and Ronnie; sister, Jean Newman.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jimmy; son, Mark (Rita) Walls; daughter, Melissa Walls; grandchildren, Mark Lee (Melissa), Heather & Josh; great grandchildren, Payton, Tyler, Ethan, Jacob, Zachary, Stephanie, Sage, Ashton, David, Cohen, Graison, Jackson, & Easton; great grandchildren, Sienna, Noah, & Damion; sister, Anna Lea Smith; also, many nieces and nephews.

Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services.

Bonnie Jean Runyan “Mama Boo”, 80, of Alum Creek, WV, went to be with the heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, and reunite with her son, Joey and the love of her life, Kenneth of 63 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William & Helen Hudson Goff, and brothers, Franklin, Bob, and Gary Goff.

She was a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ. Bonnie was known for serving and caring for others and always being gracious to everyone. She was owner/ operator of Bonnie’s Beauty Shop at Alum Creek.

She is survived by her son, Jerry (Penny), daughter, Julie Meikle and her special gal, Kristi (diamond Jim) Pritt. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Wesley (Tamy), Adam (Jennifer), Michael (Carrie), Cala, Zachary, and great-grandchildren, Mason, Gavin, Daisy, Joey, Addison, Kylie, Brady, Gunner, and Bennett and sister, Ginny (David) Hunt.

Service will be 2:00pm Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Joseph Watts and Charlie McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at the Lively Cemetery, Sod, WV.

Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387.

Lloyd Lester Myers, 81, of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully holding Charlene’s hand Friday December 8, 2023, at home.

He was a long-time sales manager at C. H. James Produce and later worked for WVDOH, City of Charleston and Quick Delivery. Lloyd loved politics and was instrumental in many political campaigns, in fact, he enjoyed nothing more than debating all matters regarding politics. Lloyd thoroughly enjoyed gardening and was well known for his large, beautiful gardens and his abundant produce. His love for baseball was shown by his lifelong work with the Mountaineer Little League, where he worked alongside many building fields and coaching hundreds of kids.

Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, Lester Myers and Opal and Pearl Dotson; daughter, Kimberly Ann; grandmother, Octavia Gillispie, several siblings and ex-wife, Ella Myers.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene; children, Les Myers (Liz), Laura (Steve) Marker, Melissa (Todd) Kelly, Kristi (Mark) Justice, Allen (Marcy) Hackney; 14 grandchildren, Kennedi, Benjamin, Samantha, Alex, Ariel, Dalten, Addisyn, Kash, Baby girl on the way, Shawana, Alli, Dakota, Bria and Nikki; great grandchildren, Slayton and Marleigh; brothers, Laymond & Tony Myers, sisters, Kay (Mike) McClung and Carolyn (Arl) Pauley; brothers-in-law, Bob Hill, Lenzy Meickles, and Ralph Kelley; sisters-in-law, Becky Phipps, Gloria Bautista and Rita Gladwell; and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Rev. Tom Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

The family wishes to express a special Thank you to nurses from Mountaineer Home Care, Hospice Care and The Lighthouse Program with a very special thank you to Theresa Whiting for going above and beyond.

Meagan Ann Katherine Blosser, 33, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Oral O’Dell and Mildred Katherine Caldwell.

She was a 2008 graduate of Sherman High School and loved to crochet and she attended New Covenant Baptist Church. She was a true boy Mom, always loved taking her boys to sporting events, yelling the loudest to the point of embarrassing them at times and was their biggest cheerleader.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Blosser, her three sons, Graison Caldwell, Jackson Robinson and Easton Blosser.

She is also survived by her mother, Melissa Walls and father, Terry Caldwell (Stephanie, Kate, and Emma), brother, Joshua Caldwell, and grandparents, Jimmy & JoAnn Walls, mother and father-in-law, Jim & Beth Blosser, brother-in-law, Jacob, sister-in-law, Jaime Blosser, and many nieces and nephews and extended family. A special thanks to Heather Walls for all her love and support.

Service will be 2:00pm Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Jody Pauley and Bruce Copley officiating. Burial will follow at Clark Cemetery, Alkol, WV. Family & friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Keeping with Meagan’s style, dress will be casual, wear your jeans and sweatshirt.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Curry Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.