VIRDIE ALLEN
Virdie Allen, 70, of Poca, formerly of Shorewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She previously lived 35 years in Shorewood, Illinois, being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Prior to that she worked various locations in the Kanawha Valley.
Virdie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her parents, Clay and Mary Halstead. Also, her brother, Jackie.
Survivors include her son and his wife, Paul and Laura Erlewine of Tennessee; sisters Doris (Joe) Pringle, Connie (Randy) Casto all of Poca and brother Doug Burford of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by the loves of her life, her grandchildren Brooke of Illinois and Dylan and Nathan of Tennessee.
At Virdie’s request there will be no service.

NORMA LEE ASHWORTH
Norma Lee Ramey Ashworth, of Milton, was called home on April 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Born March 6, 1940 to the late Earl James and Margaret Ellen Ramey.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee Bud Ashworth, son David Brent Adkins, sisters Lilly Mae Ramey, Carolyn Sue Ramey Adkins, Barbara Jean Hedrick, brother David Kent Ramey.
She is survived by, daughter Penny Brooke (Terry) Quintrell, son Bryon Adkins, Granddaughter Micah Fisher, grandson Jacob Adkins, Brandon Quintrell, Adopted daughter Helen Berry, adopted son Donald Steel, and special friend Betty Hamrick and special friend and neighbor Mariette Grass and three grandchildren and one great great children and a host of nieces and nephews
She was a person of faith and known for her strong gospel voice and she made recording in Nashville, TN. Anyone who met her, never forgot her.
She was a CNA and had worked in home health all of her adult life. She had a great love for animals especially her dog and cats. She loved her children and grand children with all her heart and will be dearly missed by all.
Funeral service was April 7, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Lyle McMicken officiating. Burial was in Swann Cemetery.