Elizabeth (Beth) Michelle Turley, born February 3, 1973, passed away on June 20, 2025, after a short illness, in South Charleston, West Virginia at Thomas Hospital, WVU Medicine. Leaving behind a life of Love, Memories and Friendship.

Beth was a graduate of George Washington High School Class of 1991. Beth was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Ray Turley and mother, Lana Gayle Turley.

Beth leaves behind her Aunt Kay McClure of Alum Creek, West Virginia; Aunt Linda McClure of Kimball, Michigan; Aunt Sheryl Estep (Randy) of Scott Depot, West Virginia; and many cousins.

Beth was a strong willed woman but she loved hard. She will be missed by all.

Graveside service for Beth and her mother, Lana will be 12:00pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Forks of Coal Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Ruby officiating.

Opal Elaine Jenkins Hanshaw, 55, of Alum Creek passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital.

Opal was a homemaker. She loved crafting, quilting, family get togethers and talking with people. She also loved spending time with the love of her life, her husband, Rick.

Opal was preceded in death by her father, James Arthur Jenkins; father-in-law, Jerry Hanshaw; sister, Karen Sue Jenkins Bailey; brother-in-law, Jimmy Hanshaw.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Rick Hanshaw; mother, Gracie Marcum Jenkins; mother-in-law, Ethel Hanshaw; siblings, Debra Kay Jenkins, James Larry Jenkins, Brian Keith Jenkins, Wilma Irene (John) Tanner, Glen Scott (Starla) Jenkins; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she loved dearly; and her 3 “loving boys”, Daniel, Evan, and Lucas Swisher, that she helped take care of from their births.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm, Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent 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.

Eugene Francis Makara, 67, of Charleston, WV (formerly of New Hampshire), passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Lorraine Lefebzre Makara.

He was owner of a Mason Stone Company. He is survived by his daughters, Leeann Makara of New Hampshire and April Makara of Kansas, and sons, Matthew Makara of New Hampshire and Eugene Maraka, of West Virginia.

Mr. Makara will be laid to rest in New Hampshire at a later date.

Clarence Elmo McClure, Jr., 79 of Morrisvale, WV went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 15, 2025, at home.

He served in the United States Army and went to the Vietnam War and was a member of the Alum Creek VFW #4768. He worked for Hobet Mining and was a member of the UMWA Local #2286; this is where he made many friends who he cared about dearly.

After retirement, he enjoyed seeing his children and grandchildren grow up and accomplish so much. One of his favorite past times was sitting on the porch watching the deer and visiting with his in-laws and being the community commentator while watching the kids play their ball games in the front yard.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Diann, parents, Clarence Elmo McClure, Sr., and Virginia Tiffner McClure, brothers, Jackie and Timmy McClure, sisters, Gloria Jean McClure Hill and Suzanne McClure Hall, sister-in-law Penny McClure and brother-in-law, Denver Hall, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Henry and Jewell Estep and brother-in-law Rick Adkins.

Surviving are children, Cynthia Decker (Shane) of Brandon, MS, Bobby McClure (Colleen) of Foster, WV; grandchildren, Zachary Vickers (Bailey) of Oxford, MS, Ethan Decker (Anna) of Brandon, MS, Ryan, Brier and Madeline McClure of Foster, WV; great-grandchildren, Navy Mae Vickers of Oxford, MS and Callum Bo Decker of Brandon, MS, sister, Betty Kramlich, brothers & sisters-in-law, Gary and Lawanda Estep, Doug and Linda Estep, Mitzi Adkins, Randall and Jill Kirby; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service will be 11:00am Saturday, June 21, 2025, with Pastor Larry Kinder officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Private burial will be at a later date at the McClure Cemetery, Alkol, WV.

Jackson Lee Huffman, 86, of Alkol WV, passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025.

Jackson was a heavy equipment operator for Pittston Coal Company. He was a member of Sycamore Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Trinity Baptist Church at Ruth.

He was born February 14th, 1939, to the late Oak and Rebel Huffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Brenda Huffman; brother JD Huffman; sisters Janet Chambers and Josephine Street; and granddaughter Jessica Huffman.

He is survived by his second wife, Carol Huffman; brother Sammy Huffman; sisters Bonnie Jones and Debbie Clark; 3 sons and their spouses, Mark and Kimberly, Craig and Delphia, Brian and Cora; grandchildren Joshua (Shannon), Zachary (Moregan), Matthew (Jessica), Heather (Michael), Jeremy, Anna, and Timothy (Savannah); eleven great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Clint Craddock and Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Huffman Cemetery, Alkol. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mason Grey Holdren, 14, of Griffithsville passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

My Big Boy, the lover of family get togethers, birthday cake, mountain biking and dirt bikes. May your soul stay on the cool mountain breeze with peaceful sounds of sunset, Momma and Daddy love you.

Mason was a proud team member of the Kanawha River Wildcats National Interscholastic Cycling Association. He was so looking forward to the start of race season with his brother Max, who he loved and wanted to protect from the worries of this world. He was Mamaw’s heart. He loved Papaw, his hunting buddy, with all his heart. He was a siren “enthusiast” and spent hours mapping and recording West Virginia sirens. He enjoyed attending Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and had a relationship with God. He loved his Daddy and knew no matter what he wanted to do whether it be riding dirt bikes, going to a Nascar race, or a Snowshoe trip, he would make it happen.

Mason is survived by his parents, Amanda and Carl Holdren; brother, Maxwell Holdren; grandparents, Clarence and Sue Griffith, Mary Holdren; Auntie Samantha (Kevan “Unc”) Breedlove; cousins, Kristen, Terry, Owen and Hudson Thompson; lifelong friend, Halli Byrd; best friend, Daniel Gillenwater; and girlfriend, Savannah Messinger.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

Marvin Conard Roberts, 92, of Dunbar passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Marvin was a graduate of Washington District High School and was a Greyhound bus driver for 37 years, driving over a million miles. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helena DeBord; brother, Gordon Ray Roberts; first wife, Betty Roberts; grandchildren, Kathryn and Tristan Schmidt.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Roberts, her son, Larry Scott (Beth) and their children, Brody and Landon Scott; daughter, Mary Alice Schmidt and her daughter, Rachel Schmidt; son, Mark Allen Roberts his daughter, Maria Ann Michaelson (Josh), and their daughter, Emerie Michaelson; sister, Billie Means; nieces, Helen Adams (Terry) and Marlene Grubbs; nephews, Gordon Ray Roberts, Jr., Kevin Roberts and Dewey Means, Jr.; close friends, Dawn Bradshaw and John Schmidt.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11:00am, Friday, June 13, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home with Celebrant H.R. Whittington officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Charles “Bo” Dean Dunlap, 85, of Alkol passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at home.

Bo attended Duval High School and held many positions in the mines, including truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis & Kathryn Armstrong Dunlap; brother, Bernard Dunlap; and grandson, Josh Stacy.

Bo is survived by sister, Loleta Justice; daughters, Darlene Miller (Ricky) and Marsha Cantley (Phil); son, Tommy Dunlap (Elif) and his mother, Donna Miller; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 1:00pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sumerco, WV

Sue Carol Childress, 88, of South Charleston, WV, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ray Childress, parents, Paul & Ruby “Jack” Bowman Hill, sister, Linda Stowers and brother, Johnny Hill.

Sue was a graduate of Duval High School and a homemaker and caregiver.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Childress, sons, Larry Childress and Paul Henson, and granddaughter, Hannah Henson. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek, WV.  There will be a private burial service.

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

Patricia “Pat” Atkins Whitten Elkins, age 86, of St. Albans, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House, following a prolonged period of health challenges.

Pat was born to Don Atkins and Marigold Linville Atkins, who preceded her in death, as did her first husband of 33 years, Joe Whitten. She was a proud graduate of Duval High School, Class of 1956. Pat went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston) in 1967, and later her master’s in education from West Virginia University in 1970.

Pat devoted 27 years to teaching at Belvil Elementary School in St. Albans, where she touched the lives of countless fifth-grade students. She cherished reconnecting with former students and took great pride in their achievements.

After retiring from teaching, Pat continued her life of service as a dedicated volunteer at Thomas Hospital for 25 years. Her warmth, kindness, and genuine interest in others made her a friend to all she met. Pat was truly a people person.

A faithful and active member of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in St. Albans, Pat found joy and purpose in her church community.

Pat is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, James “Bob” Elkins; her son, Bruce Alan Whitten; her brothers, Billy Atkins (Carolyn) of Morgantown and Ted Atkins (Margie) of Alum Creek; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will cherish her memory. She also leaves behind her beloved cat Percy, who quickly won her heart and was always on her mind.

In accordance with her wishes, Pat will be cremated. Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in St. Albans on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Food Pantry.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the compassionate staff at Hubbard Hospice House for their excellent care.