Lonnie Earl Means, 86, of Brounland Road went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.

He retired from FMC as Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.   He also worked in stonemasonry, taxidermy and as a sculptor and was known for his railroad spike men.  Lonnie served as a Navy Frogman in the  Korean War.  During his five years of service he was awarded two Purple Hearts.

He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and story telling; and he faithfully attended Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Millie Means; brothers, Clemeth and T. J. Means.

Lonnie is survived by his wife of 16 years, whom he loved very much, Nancy; children, Jackie (Gil) Bryant, Mark (Julie) Means and Roxanne (Scott) Pistol; step-daughters, Melinda and Melissa Ransom; grandchildren, Tracy Assi, Madison Means and Caleb Nomar; great grandchildren, Sahara and Sasha Assi.

A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m.  Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, located at the intersection of Brounland Road and Corridor G – 119,  with Pastors Dwight McClure, Doris Walls and Randy Searls officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.

A fellowship dinner will immediately follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the Alum Creek Lions Club, P. O. Box 224,  Alum Creek or the HELPS Ministries, c/o Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 518, Alum Creek, WV  25003

William “Ellsworth” Gillispie, 86, of Alum Creek went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 9, 2017.

He was retired from the WV Department of Highways and attended the Emmons Church of God.

Ellsworth is survived by his wife of  62 years, Loraine; son, Doug Gillispie; daughters, Rosemary Williams (Lawrence), Tammy Stone (Dave) and Brenda Gillispie (Vic) all of Emmons,  Barbara Hamrick (Jimmy) and Diane Gravely (Ronnie) both of St. Albans and Robin Gillispie of Charleston;  sisters, Emma Pauley of Emmons, Mae Dunlap and Betty Lacy both of Sumerco; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Pete McNeely officiating.  Burial will follow at the Gillispie Cemetery in Emmons.   The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.  prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toward funeral service.

Nina Bell Hudson, 83, of St. Albans died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice West.

She was a homemaker, chauffeur, coach and boss who loved all sports and always  attended the ballgames of the children and grandchildren.

Nina was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; son, Timmy; brother, Gilbert Shreves; sister, Patsy Henley; and grandson, Donavan Lude.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Debbie) Hudson, Debbie Hudson, Lisa (Todd) Hudson, Katrina Hudson Isaacs and Joe (Kim) Hudson; brother, Earl King; grandchildren, Brandy, Travis, Marnie, Jeremey, Shelbi, Ashley, Kayli and Kinsey; great grandchildren, Isabella, Dalton, Gavin, Massone, Brianna, Kagan, Brayden, Tyler and Harper.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Karle Griffith officiating.  Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

Franklin Delno Dotson, 84, of Spurlockville went home Saturday February 4, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

He worked as a machinist in Solon, Ohio and had attended Bethel Baptist Church in Spurlockville.

Franklin was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather.   He was preceded in death by brothers, Cecil, Jackie and Billy Dotson.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Diana; children, Frank Dotson, Jr., Gail Dotson, Nancy (Frankie) McClure and Jeff Dotson; brothers, Calvin (Sharon) and Donnie (Nancy) Dotson; sisters, Maggie Norris, Meridith Adkins and Nancy Adkins; grandchildren, Dana, Rena, Ariel and Angel; and great grandson, Bryce.

“Today a great man passed

And in God’s hands he flew

With many hearts grieving

from all he loved and knew

The tears may fill the rivers

The cries will fill the air

from all the ones that loved him

And all the ones that cared

Today God gained an Angel

to stand right by his side

and when God calls us

hand in hand together we will fly.”   Written by his beloved daughter, Nancy McClure.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Spurlockville, WV.

Ada Darlene Payne, 55, of Alum Creek, was  born March 11, 1961 went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 3, 2017  with  her  daughters and family by her side after a short illness that she fought so hard.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Angela Nicole Bias Hudson and Misty Dawn Bias; and her dad, John L. Gillispie.

Darlene is survived  by daughters, Alicia Dawn Bias (Darren) and Tiffany Payne and her dad, Brad Payne; mother, Margaret Gillispie; four beautiful grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart, Haylee and Layla Hudson and Emilee Dawn and Kingston Ray, who are left to cherish her memory; brothers, Mike (Donna) and Curtis; sisters, Claudia, Jean and Diana; lifelong friend, Cheryl Creech and many other family members who loved her very much .

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Tommy Roberts officiating.  Burial will follow at the French Cemetery, Charleston. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toward the funeral service.

Judy Wood, 73, of Sod went home to be with the Lord  Monday, January 30, 2017.

She attended Riverview Resurrection Worship Center in St. Albans.

Judy  is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Wood and son, Jackie Myers.

She is survived by her sons,  Eddie (Roberta), Bobby (Jackie),  Don (Marie), Jimmy and Johnny (Pancha) Wood; grandson, Travis Wood, who cared for her the last 2 years and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the New Covenant Baptist Church in Alum Creek with Pastor Craig Gillenwater officiating.   The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Michelle Lynn Stover, of Charleston, left us to soon at the age of 42 on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

She was a loving daughter and mother; and  a  lifelong resident of the Davis Creek – Charleston area who was known for her loving and uplifting personality.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Roger Boyd Stover; grandparents, Boyd Stover and Hillory &  Beulah Hill.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Hitchcock; daughter, Hillary Beth Hitchcock; mother, Aracoma Hill; brother, Boyd (Cynthia) Stover; and grandmother, Ruth Stover LeBlanc.

Service will be  12:00 p.m.  Wednesday, February 1, 2017  at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Larry McCallister officiating.  Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Darleen Holstein, 62, of South Charleston went to be with her Lord on  Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at home.

She retired from the WV State Library Commission with 21 years service.  Darleen attended the Alum Creek Church of Nazarene and was a 1973 graduate of George Washington High School.

Darleen is survived by her son, Colin (Anita) Holstein; sister, Almeda (Bill) Kelly; brothers, Joseph (D.J.) Deweese, Fred M. (Diane) Holstein and Kevin (Mary) Holstein; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017  at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Ronnie Gibson officiating.  Burial will follow at Brounland Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

David Adam “Bubby” Pauley, 27, of Emmons  passed away Wednesday January 18, 2017 at home.

He was a 2009 graduate of George Washington High School.   Bubby loved riding his 4-wheeler, fishing, and hunting with his dad and his dogs.

Bubby is survived by his parents, David and Lori Pauley; sisters, Laura (Bobby) Nicholas and Emily Pauley; grandparents, Emma Pauley and Laura Wilson; niece and nephews, whom he dearly loved, Chailyn, Damien and Cody; and also his special uncle, Clyde.  He will be greatly missed by all  his family who loved him dearly.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017  at the Emmons Church of God with Pastor Charles Baileys officiating.  Burial will follow at the Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons.  The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the funeral service.

Our loss is Heaven’s gain, Donald Ray Dunlap, 87, of McCorkle, left this world in the arms of angels Friday, January 20, 2017 at home.

He was a member of McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. Donald was a retired coal miner from Y & O Coal Company and a proud member of the UMWA. He also worked several years with the Laborers Local. Donald enjoyed hunting, camping and traveling with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Omazell Dunlap; siblings, Aubrey, Dennis, Ilene, Marie and Nellie Jean; and infant daughter, Kimberly A.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty; children, David Dunlap, Meddie Ray “Jigs” (Patty) Dunlap, Donald “Coco” Nelson Dunlap, Charlene (Jacky) Dunlap, Peggy (Jerry) Marker and Russell Dunlap; sister, Neva Bell Stump; grandchildren, Debbie (John) Estep, Donna Dunlap, Donald Dunlap, Kim (Chad) Board, Kristy (Randy) Wright, Kari (Barry) Roberts, Donny (Melody) Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Paula (Brett) Matthews, Jason (Lorie) Dunlap, Jerrick (Brooke) Marker, Heather (Chad) Antill and Justin Dunlap; great grandchildren, Tiffany, Tim, John, Derick, Ericka, Allie, Patrick, Cecil, Dorothy, Kelley, Caleb, Connor, Katelyn, Payton, Reece, Lakynn, Brayden, Braxton, Emily, Joshua, Koree, Cody, Jerrick, Rayleigh, Addison and James; great great grandchildren, Sophia, Rowan, Berkley and Delaney.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Ronnie Scott and Roe Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank and recognize Dr. Scott Smith and the staff at Alum Creek Medical Center for all their help. Also home health care nurses, April and Brian.