Darlene Rose Reynolds (Murphy), 66, of Davis Creek passed away peacefully at home the morning of September 11, 2024.

She was born to the late Scoval Reynolds and Anna Jones Reynolds. Darlene often shared fond memories of her younger years spent in Clio, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Walton High School.

Darlene is predeceased by her loving parents, Scoval and Anna; her mother-in-law, Norva “Peggy” and Ivan Murphy; and her longtime friend, Nona Orem.

Darlene is survived by her life partner and former husband, William “Billbo” Murphy, who she resided with. Darlene was a loving mother to her two sons, Stephen “Stevie” Murphy of Charleston and Josh and his wife, Carrie of South Charleston. Her grandchildren, Autumn, Cole, and Michael were the joys of her life, and she loved them deeply. Darlene is also survived by her four sisters, Vickie (Bob) Gragg of North Carolina, Linda (Tom) Leary of North Carolina, Valerie Akers of Charleston, WV, and Eva Hardman of Cabin Creek, WV. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.

Per her request, she will be cremated, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Archele Faye Griffith, 48, of Teays Valley, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at CAMC General Hospital.

She was a former member of PETA where she was instrumental in getting the elephants removed from the circus. She was also a former employee of Teamsters Union.

She is survived by her children, Hope Marie Griffith, Sequoia Rain Hundley (Stephany Adkins), Emily Regina Hundley, Bobbie Antionette Hundley, Jacob Hundley; father and stepmother, Bill (Susan) Griffith; mother, Carolyn Tomey; sisters, Michele Larnerd, Heather Clarkson; grandchildren, Gracelynn, Taylen, Sequoia, Daniel, Anabelle, Zara, and Sophia.

Service will be at 6:30pm, Monday, September 23, 2024, at Resurrection Church, 123 Summers Street Charleston, WV 25301.

Parking is free in the parking garage diagonal to the church. Across from the library.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help offset the funeral cost to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Thomas Edward Dawson passed from this world into the comforting arms of Jesus September 3, 2024, after an extended illness.

He was the son of the late Thomas Roy and Malinda L. Cobb Dawson, born in Sissonville, WV. Preceding him also in death are his brothers Robert “Bobby” Lee Mullins and George Melvin Dawson.

Left to cherish the many memories are his brother Johnny Dawson and wife Betsy Dawson of Elkview, his sister, Violet Dawson, and her life partner, Bob Ballard of Dunbar, WV, his nieces and nephews, Jonathan “Johnny” Dawson, Jasmine Winnestaffer, Danzir Chance Carr, and River, Phoenix and Xander Winnestaffer.

There will be a private funeral with his nephew, the Reverend Johnny Dawson officiating. He will be laid to rest beside friends and family in Clark Cemetery.

Thomas Clifton Tackett,70, of Sumerco, WV passed away on Saturday August 31, 2024, after a long illness at home.

Thomas was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and working in his garden.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Troy & Lucy; brothers, Elbert, and Junior; sisters Sybil and Daisy; granddaughter, Marissa.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patty; sons David (Debbie) and Eric (Hollie); daughter, Michelle; sisters, Sharon (Bill), Marcella (Steve), Dottie (Phillip), Rosemary (David), Sue (Larry); brother, Eddie (Donna); grandchildren, Tiffany, Mariah, Skyler, Jason, Blake, Shane, Luke, Hunter; great grandchildren, Phoebe, Nevaeh, Isiah, Ayden, Braylon; several nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

A private service will be held for his family at his home.

In loving memory of our sister, JoAnn (Joe) Handley, 68, of Sumerco, West Virginia, went to be with her loving Jesus on Friday, August 30, 2024. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family following a long illness.

Wolf and JoAnn were married on September 4, 1999. JoAnn loved going to Indian Pow Wows. She was ½ Cherokee. JoAnn was of the Baptist faith.
JoAnn was born December 8, 1955, in South Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Madeline Tackett. JoAnn worked for Dupont for two years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Tackett and his daughter, Michelle Tackett.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Wolf Handley of the home; siblings, Jerry Tackett of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Wille (Jr) and wife Darlene Tackett of Kinston, North Carolina; Cherie and husband Mike Davis of Jefferson, West Virginia; and sister-in-law, Marie Tackett of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; also, a host of nieces and nephews. JoAnn loved spending time with her dog, Tensile.

Services will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Richard McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Following the burial, friends and family will gather at Sumerco Church of God.

Randy Michael Thaxton, 71, of South Charleston passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Randy was an outdoorsman who loved coon hunting, fishing, woodworking, and working the farmland and animals. He worked as a brick mason for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Miller Thaxton; daughter, Jennifer Thaxton Green; brother, Roger Thaxton; and sister, Bonnie Stewart.

Randy is survived by his wife Kathi; son, Stevie (Heather) Thaxton; special son, Gary Walls; brother, Mark (Louise) Thaxton; grandchildren, McKenzie Mullins, Aden Thaxton, Owen Thaxton, Sean Green, and Lilly Green; special nephew, Robbie Stewart; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Service will be 7:00pm, Friday, August 30, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating. Burial will follow at Via Cemetery, South Charleston. Friends and family will gather 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alum Creek VFW Post 4768, 4443 Brounland Rd, Alum Creek, WV 25003.

Donna Jean Maloskey, 59, of Nellis passed away Monday, August 26, 2024.

Her two boys had her whole heart.

Donna was a graduate of Sherman High School. She was an avid Charles Stanley watcher. Donna was a jack of all trades who could build and fix anything. She was a great painter and loved the outdoors, fishing, and kayaking.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Dunbar Maloskey; grandson, Marcus Alan Manns; and nephew, Michael James Chandler.

Donna is survived by her father, Gene Maloskey; sons, Thomas Alan (Stephanie) Manns and Christopher Lee (Tiffany) Manns; grandchildren, Mikayla and Michael Chandler, Madilyn Manns; brothers, Ronnie (Lynn) Maloskey and David Maloskey; sisters, Linda Peters and Michelle Capps; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Service will be 1:00pm, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Ashford Church of God Holiness with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Friends and family will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Special thanks for Kanawha Hospice, especially Brittani Day, Rhianna Butler, and Thomas Reed for their care of Donna in her last days.

Lisa Gay Collins, 56, of Alum Creek passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at home.

Lisa was a 1986 graduate of Duval High School. She worked for several law firms in the Charleston Area. The highlight of her life was watching her daughter Laura during her cheerleading years. She loved traveling to watch her at competitions. She was Laura’s biggest cheerleader and never missed a practice, game, or competition and still talked about it to this day. She also loved spending time with family, friends and her cat, Strawberry. She also enjoyed watching WVU football and basketball games! She was a huge WVU fan!

She is survived by her parents, Johnny and Naoma Ruth Egnor; daughter, Laura Collins (Ernest Thompson); husband, Randolph Collins; sister, Joni (Steve) Darnell; nieces and nephews, Amy (Justin) Cunningham, Steven (Gracey) Darnell, and Tori Darnell (Travis Gross); great nieces, Beatrice Cunningham, and Gwendolyn Darnell, many friends, and best friend, Le Ann McCormick Ratliff, whom the family extends a special thanks for all she did for Lisa.

Service will be at 1:00pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Jesse Waggoner 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.

Kay Frances Harper, 86, of Alum Creek, daughter of late Clark E. Hill and Leitha May Hill, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Danville, WV. She was born August 9, 1938, in South Charleston, WV.

She was preceded in death by her brother Eddie and his wife, Katherin Hill, ex-husband, Thomas J. Harper, and brother-in-law, Robert McMillion.

Kay is survived by her sister, Faye McMillion, son, Thomas L. Harper and his wife Renee Harper, daughter, Lisa Dunlap and her husband, Mike Dunlap, granddaughter, Rikki Vannatter and grandson Michael Dunlap.

She was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ.

Service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home,
Alum Creek, with Pastor Sam Pierson officiating. Burial will follow at Fox Hill
Cemetery, South Charleston.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Annabelle Hudson Monk, 88, a devoted wife and mother, died on August 23, 2024. Though she is missed sorely by her family, we rejoice in the knowledge that she is free of pain and illness and is in heaven with her Savior. In March of 2022, Annabelle was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, Gene Monk.

Annabelle was one of nine children born to Clinton and Eufa Hudson. She was preceded in death by her four brothers (Carter Hudson, Paul Hudson, David Hudson and Basil Hudson) and is survived by her four sisters (Esther Long, Naomi McCracken, Rachel Kinder, and Sharon McClure) and three sisters-in-law, Doris Hudson, Brenda Hudson and Jane Morris. Annabelle is loved and missed by her children: son Monte Monk (wife: Melode Johnson Monk) of Delhi, Texas; son Mike Monk (wife Lauren Cooley Monk) of Charleston, South Carolina; and daughter Mary Ann Monk (husband: Brian Platt) of Fairfax, Virginia. One of the highlights of Annabelle’s life included her role as “Ma-Maw” to six grandchildren (Matthew Monk of Montgomery, Texas (wife: Stefanie), Meagan Monk of Baytown, Texas; Kat Cumberledge of Charleston, South Carolina (husband: Steven); Micah Monk of Columbia, South Carolina (fiancée: Olivia Jones-Hatton); Oscar Monk Platt and Silas Monk Platt of Fairfax, Virginia. Her great-grandchildren are Olive, Mateo, Crew, Cameron, Lake and Sonny.

Annabelle was a lifelong resident of South Charleston, a graduate of South Charleston High School, and a member of Bible Center Church for over fifty years.

Those who knew Annabelle best know that the most important thing in her life was her family. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren and getting together with her sisters, and looked forward each year to seeing extended family members at annual reunions. She was initially adrift after losing Gene, the love of her life, in 2022, but soon thrived while living on her own in her new community at Harmony at Southridge, where she reunited with old friends and made new ones.

A celebration of Annabelle’s life will be held at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, on Friday, August 30th. Friends may pay their respects at a visitation session at 10:00 am, prior to the 11:30 am funeral service. Afterward, guests may opt to attend the brief graveside service at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran Cemetery.