Paul Richard Kinzer, 87, of Charleston, son of the late George and Corna Corns Kinzer, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Valley Center, South Charleston.

Paul was a graduate of Washington District High School and a retired sales associate at Walmart in the Sporting Goods department.

He was preceded in death by his twin sister, with whom he shared a lifelong bond, Paulette Flowers; sisters, Glessa Elswick and Evelyn Jean White; brother, George “Buddy” Kinzer.

Paul is survived by his son, Paul R. Kinzer, II; sister, Brenda Layne; grandson, Matthew Kinzer; 1 great grandson; niece, Kimberli (Kevin) Lanham; nephew, Paul Edward Kinzer; great nephews, Sean and Brendan Lanham; and many more nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Service will be 2:00pm, Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Tudor Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the caregivers who became friends at Valley Center.

Richard Wayne “Rick” Ryan, 68, of Sod, WV, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at home. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Junior Ryan.

He worked for Hobet Mining as a belt line mechanic and was a UMWA member where he served as treasurer of Union Local #2286. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 71, Griffithsville, WV, where he served as treasurer for many years and was a member of Valley Woodworkers of WV, Dunbar, WV.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Terri Childs Ryan, mother, Peggy Ryan, daughter, April Leshon, and son, Travis Ryan. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Garrett Ryan, Gracey Darnell, and Grant Leshon, two great-grandchildren, Easton Ryan and Gwendolyn Darnell, and brothers, Greg Ryan, (Teresa) and Todd Ryan (Jane).

Service will be 1:00pm Monday, January 12, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home. Burial with Masonic Rites following at Ryan Cemetery, Flat Creek, WV. Friends and family will gather two hours prior to the service.

Landon Matthew Holley joined his little Sister, Lauren, his Papaw Roger, Papaw Gary and Granny Susie in Heaven January 1, 2026. He was a 2025 graduate of LCHS. Landon was employed by Lincoln County EMS and was going to start a new job at the Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center on January 12th working for his Uncle Darren. He was still debating what actual Career field he wanted to go into. Landon accepted Jesus as his savior at the age of 8 was baptized and was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Alkol.

Landon enjoyed all the things most young men enjoyed, spending time with his brother Logan and their friends, Hunting, Fishing, Football, especially the Chicago Bears and WV Mountaineers and going out with pretty girls.

Landon had a joke up his sleeve or a clever, funny comment for every conversation or situation. Nearly all the memories his friends and family are sharing are funny things he said or did.

He is survived by his Dad, Rodney Holley, his Mom, Angie Roberts Holley, Twin Brother, Logan Holley (Jaidyn Crosby), Mamaw, Pat Holley, Mamaw, Jo (Joann Loftis), Uncles, James Roberts and Darren (Mollie) Holley, Aunt, Amanda (Gibby) Holley Gibson, Cousins, Sarah Holley, Caleb and Noah Gibson, Lifelong friend, Jake Pauley, and many other friends and family.

Service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Clinton Craddock officiating. Friends and family will gather two hours prior to the service.

Lyndel Shaffer, 88, of Alkol passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Putnam Center, Hurricane.

Lyndel was the former owner of Shaffer’s Personal Care Home. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and loved to craft, knit, quilt, sew, and cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maywood and Lena Griffith Turley; husband, Julian “Red” Shaffer; sisters, Wiladean Smith, Doris Harless, and Gatha Estep; twin brother, Denzil Turley.

Lyndel is survived by her daughter, Monica (Aric) Summers; son, Kevin Shaffer; grandchildren, Leslee Shaffer, Lynsey (Joe) Hargraves; great grandchildren, Dylan Hargraves and Reed Hargraves; caregiver, Amanda Braley; and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1:00pm, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Mike Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Orman Keith Wade, 72, of Griffithsville passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Keith retired from Trimble Engineers and Construction as a equipment operator. He was a member of UMWA District #17. He was a 1971 graduate of Duval High School. He attended Eden Baptist Church and was baptized May 7, 2000. He loved being outdoors, farming, and was a true cowboy at heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Emmer McCallister Wade; son, Brandon Keith Wade; sisters, Mary Ellen Miles and Margaret Vickers.

Keith is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen; daughters, Kadara (Doug) Hudson and Sarah Wade (T.J. Meadows); sister, Paula Higginbotham. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Rexall Cooper officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.

Adaline “Sally” Sayre Riester, 88, of South Charleston died Monday, December 29, 2025, at home after a long illness.

Sally was a member of South Charleston First Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her son, Charles “Chuck” Sayre and husbands, Kelly Sayre and Joseph Riester.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Karen (Howard) McClure of South Charleston; sons, Eddie Sayre of Leon and Walter (Lisa) Sayre of St. Albans.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm, Friday, January 2, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jerry Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

We are deeply grateful to Susie Cobb and Marie Shimer for the exceptional care they provided to our mother.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Kanawha County Humane Society, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311 or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312.

Mary Lou Pardue, 74 of Hamlin, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Lincoln Health Care in Hamlin.

Mary Lou was the former owner of Pardue’s Grocery and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Stella Dotson Egnor, her husband, William H. Pardue, her daughter, Kimberly Pardue Adkins and her siblings; Ann, Lee, Evelyn “Burhead”, Ellen, Helen, Chuck, Roger, and Lucille.

She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Pardue (Joe); grandchildren, Heather Adkins, Hillary Sowards (Greg); great grandchildren, Braylee and Kayla Sowards. Sister, Sue Goode (Bill), and her brother, Johnny Egnor, Jr. (Ruth).

Graveside service and burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday December 22, 2025, at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight McClure officiating.

William “Bill” Alderson Rutherford, age 68, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Licia Lynn Rutherford, mother, Betty Szcyuthowski, father, William “Bill” Rutherford, and brother, Toby Graley and in-laws, Nancy and Gayle Field.

Bill is survived by his wife, Robin Lynn Rutherford, daughter, Lydia Ann Rutherford, grandson, Elijah Scott Rutherford, granddaughter, Emma Lynn Abshire, sister, Marilyn Pauley, brother, Tracy Graley, niece, Stephanie Barefield, nephews, (T.J.) Tracy Graley, (D.J.) Donald Pauley and (Joey) Joseph Ballew.

He was a member of Southridge Church of God, where he served as an Elder; worked security, food pantry, and supported charities to feed foreign countries. He was a 1975 graduate of George Washington High School and a 1986 graduate of the National Institute of Technology. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Painter’s Union Local #970 for 10 years. He worked at System Support, and Commercial Business Systems, Pomeroy (Fortune 500 Computer Business) – Retired with 30 years of service. He was a rental property owner/manager, antique store owner, and also a licensed auctioneer.

Bill loved sports and adventures, such as taking flying lessons at Mallory Airport, was a certified scuba diver, golfer, WVU football fan, WVU basketball fan, and a Cincinnati Reds Baseball fan. (He loved Pete Rose). Bill and Robin were treasure hunters for the duration of their time together.

He loved to tease and cut up with people. Always had to tease people about something. That’s how you could tell that he really liked you.

Bill was very generous and thoughtful, always offered his help to others. It was common for him stop the car in the middle of parking lots to help load heavy/bulky items for strangers and was always available to lend a hand.

Service will be 1:00pm Friday, December 19, 2025, at Southridge Church of God, 100 Eagle Drive, Charleston, WV 25309, with Pastor Scott Beha officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Norma Jean Loftis Roberts, 85, of Sumerco, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

She was born on February 22, 1940, in Sumerco, WV. She was a 1958 graduate of Duval High School. Norma married her sweetheart, Orville “Buster” Roberts on November 20, 1958. Together they raised four children, Penny (Rick) Saul of Sumerco, Alan (Sherry) Roberts also of Sumerco. Patty (Randy) Coy of Yawkey and Angie (Jason) Blake of Campbells Creek.

Norma and Buster celebrated a 67 year marriage. She was a devoted member of Sumerco Church of God. She was the matriarch of the family, often enjoyed quilting, family gatherings and cooking. She was best known for her apple pies, sauerkraut balls and her red velvet cakes. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents Estil “Windy” Loftis and Ellen Marie Estep Loftis, daughters Penny Saul and infant daughter, Vallena Jo, brothers Jackie and Gerald Loftis.  

Survived by her husband Buster, children Alan, Patty and Angie, Son-in-law, Rick Saul, Grandchildren, Derrick (Miranda) Saul, Jarrod (Emily Birckhead) Saul, Jessica Coy, Dorian Roberts, Deserea Roberts (Chuck Adkins), Destiny (Caleb) Craddock, Austin (Izzy) Stone and Alec (Margeaux Duke) Stone and Great-Grandchildren are Josh Coy (Maddie Stafford), Ally Hager, Zane Saul, Zaley Saul and Leila Craddock.  

Norma will be truly missed by all who knew her.  

               “I Love You More”. 

Services will be 1:00pm Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastors Richard McCallister and Dwight McClure officiating.  Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. 

Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.

Roger Deb Kirk, 80, of Alum Creek passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital.

Roger was a graduate of Washington District High School and retired from the United States Army with 20 years of service. He loved being outdoors and taking care of his various livestock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and June Webb Kirk; brother, Robert Kirk; sisters, Louise Sowards, Geraldine Marker, and Imogene Burgess.

Roger is survived by brothers, Danny (Billie) Kirk, William Eugene “Buddy” (Junie) Kirk; sister, Kathie Holstine; daughter, Ashley Kirk-Sharp; grandchildren, Laylee Kirk, Alexis Kirk McCallister, Rowen Kirk. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites will be at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.