Marian Gail Cooper, 84, of Charleston passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Charleston Healthcare Center.

Marian was a 1959 graduate of Charleston High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her flower garden, yard sales, and horses. She was an accomplished watercolor artist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of over 60 years, Larry Kent Cooper; brother, Tom Reed; sister, Patty Kinder.

Marian is survived by her children, Chris Cooper (Mary), Lori Porter (Kevin), and Kelly Vandale (James); 7 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter, Halli Vandale; numerous great grandchildren; and sister, Judith Clancy (Tom).

Marian will be cremated and laid to rest at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Kanawha Hospice for the compassionate care they provided Marian.

Eugene “Gene” Kenneth Williams, 92, of Sod, formerly of Alum Creek, passed peacefully at Meadowbrook Assisted Living in Julian, January 19, 2026.

Gene was a retired boilermaker, Local 667, and a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillian Williams; wife, Helen Marie Williams; sisters, Katherine Risk and Isabella Mason; brothers, Billy and Gary Williams.

Gene is survived by his daughter, Pamela Cummings of Sod; brother, Jack Williams of Teays Valley; granddaughter, Cambria Linville and her husband, Bradley; great grandchildren, Madeline (Brandon) Coville and Chase Mitchell. He is also survived by a host of beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 2:00pm, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Orchard Hills Memorial Gardens with Bradley Linville officiating.

The family is grateful for the loving and exceptional care of Meadowbrook Assisted Living staff, Debbie Gillispie (owner), Keisha Adkins, Cassy Miller, Jimmy Smith, Misty Meeks, Shelby Adkins, Shay Adkins and Virginia Vance. Also, thanks to Hospice for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kanawha Hospice at 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25312.

Kenneth Alan Jones 62, of Griffithsville passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at CAMC.

He was born in South Charleston to Hugh and Louise Jones. He was a 1981 Graduate of Duval High School. After graduating he moved to Alabama, then Texas. He traveled to 40 states working as an electrician contractor. He moved back to WV in 1996 and began working the family tobacco farm again while continuing his electrical career. He once said that when he moved to Alabama, he never wanted to put his hands in dirt again. He was thankful that work moved him back home to his deep connection to the land and animals. He retired from AC&S in Nitro WV, his most favorite employer and co-workers.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hugh&Louise, brother Ralph Jones, Sister-in-law Sherry Jones and Stepson Bobby Fields.

He is survived by his wife Paula Turley Jones, brothers Olin Jones, Keith (Rita) Jones, sister Sheila (Jarrett) Jamison of Morgantown WV. Many nieces & nephews, Sister-in-law Debbie (CW) Sigman of South Charleston, Nephews Bryant Jones, Jeremy Jones, Jarrett Jamison, Brad Linville, Joshua Boggs, Adam Boggs, Bryce Boggs, nieces Ashley Jamison, Jessica Owens, Gariann Boggs, Allyson Foster, Jennifer Sigman, Lilly Boggs, Diantha Smith, Miranda Jarrell and Isabella Jarrell.

His homestead was important to him, and he loved working cattle and being a farmer. He was a hard worker and was always willing to help his neighbors and anyone in need. Alan loved going to church and his church family at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church, Sod WV, and faithfully attended. The family will forever be grateful for the heroic efforts of the Ashley Furniture staff at Southridge, all EMS and paramedics of the South Charleston and Kanawha County ambulance authority, and the staff of CAMC Memorial for giving every effort to save his life.

Services will be 11:00AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, WV with Pastor Isiah Hatfield officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service.

Zenith Arlington Bragg, 86, of Alum Creek passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at home.

Zenith worked as a roofer most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis & Ivy Guthrie Bragg; sisters, Christine Pauley, Ethel Barker and Stella Cecil; brothers, Leroy and Damon Bragg.

Zenith is survived by his sisters, Janice Midkiff and Connie Raines; brothers, Stanley and Clinton (Dorie) Bragg; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Kenton Cecil and Kenny Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jennings P. Miller, age 84, passed away from this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday Jan 15, 2026. Jennings was a resident of Madison, WV. He was born on January 19, 1941.

Jennings was a 1960 graduate of Scott High School and attended two years at Marshall University. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1965. He began work with Armco Steel then for 17.5 years was a salesman for Carmet Mine Tools. In 1988 he was elected Sheriff of Boone Co, serving two terms from 1988-1996. During his time as Sheriff, he started Boone Co very first D.A.R.E. Program, Special Olympics and the Neighborhood Crime Watch. In 1997 he was then elected as Boone Co. Assessor where he worked until he retired on December 31, 2016. During his time as Assessor, he served as the President of the WV Assessor’s Association and was named West Virginia’s Democrat of the year in 2003. He was a member of the Madison Masonic Blue Lodge, 32nd Degree Mason Shriner and Order of Jesters and a long-time member of Madison United Methodist Church. In Jenning’s spare time he loved gardening, canning and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sadie Miller, stepmother Virginia Miller, sister Jeanette Hodges (David), brother Leland Miller, brother Earl JR Miller (Carter), brother Harry Lee Miller, niece and nephews Veronica Miller, HL Miller and Pat Miller.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary “Ruth” Miller, son Jeff Honeycutt (Tara), son Leland Miller, grandchildren Nevin (Megan) Honeycutt, Chad Honeycutt, Ryan Honeycutt, Makenzie White, Katelyn Miller, Kaden Miller and Gavin Miller, great grandsons, Wylder and Rader Honeycutt, sister-in-law, Laverne Miller and brother-in-law, Jim (Pat) Castle and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00pm, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home located in Alum Creek, WV.

The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to Dignity Hospice Care of Chapmanville, WV.

In-Lieu of flowers, friend and family can make charitable contributions on behalf of Jennings P. Miller to Dignity Hospice Care at P.O. Box 4304, Chapmanville, WV 25508. A graveside service will be held in the spring for family and close friends.

Eugene Ward Ball, 102, of Alum Creek, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, January 12, 2026.

He was a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps with 24 years of honorable service. He moved around during his career but loved his home in Alum Creek. He enjoyed nature and being outside.

Gene was born in Ward, WV, to the late Jake and Anna Cline Ball. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Ball; sisters, Genevieve Lyon, Gladys Smith, and Shirley Smith; his wife, Jacqueline Ball, with whom he had no children; stepdaughter, Paula Pauley; and his longtime friend, Hershel “Woody” Williams.

He is survived by his brother, Donald Ball; his beloved wife, Evelyn Louise Ball; his brother-in-law, Paul Hedrick (Debbie); niece, Jacque Chapman (Jarrod) and their children, Jarron and Camille; special friends, with whom he loved to visit, Don Dunlap and Charlotte Robins; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by stepchildren, Diana Coffman; Patricia “Patty” Quessenderry; step- grandchildren, Matthew Pauley, Joseph Pauley, Anita Wade, Scott Coffman, and Amy Santigo; step great grandchildren, Tyler, Grayce, Garret, Dalton, Isaiah, Christian, Jayden, Ryan, Ethan, Paisley, Colin, Asher, Rebecca, and Thomas; 5 step-great-great-grandchildren and 10 step-great great-great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be on July 4, 2026, which is the 250th birthday of our nation, at his home, 136 Lock Lane, Alum Creek, WV.

Special thanks to Al Lipscomb, a personal Marine Corps friend, who has been a great help in Gene’s last days.

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.