GARY F. ADKINS
Gary F. Adkins, 66, passed away on October 7, 2023 at home from a massive heart attack.
He was born on April 19, 1957, to the late James Edward and Loreda Loftis Adkins in Charleston. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters: Carolyn S. McCallister and Rebecca L. Stowers; his brother: Jonathan E Adkins and nieces of the heart: Lori Jo Turley Neubert and Kimberly Alison Turley.
Gary was a 1975 graduate of Hurricane High School, the 1978 AAU and Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion of WV and once was asked to fight professionally for Joe Frazier’s camp. He retired from AEP’s Central Machine Shop in South Charleston after 44 years of service as a Class A Motor Winder. He was also an award-winning West Virginia State Fair Blue, Red and White ribbon winner for his woodworking, canning and other talents.
Gary survived by his brothers: Mike (Cindy) Adkins of Charleston, David (Jheng) Painter of Metro Manila of The Philippines, and Pat Adkins of Ona; niece of the heart: Leslie Anne Turley Southern; nieces and nephews: Chris Painter, Jonathan Adkins, Dusty Sowards, Mike Adkins, Chuck Adkins, Greg Adkins, and Marleigh Adkins.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

LORETTA BURDETTE
It is with great sadness that the family of Loretta Jean Jarrell Burdette announces her passing on October 21, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1935, to Ralph Jarrell and Esperance Sutphin Jarrell in Boone County, West Virginia.
On September 26, 1953, she married the love of her life, Allen Press Burdette, and they were happily married for 59 years until his death in 2012. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and aunt to her extended family, welcoming all into her home with generosity and love. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, brothers Ray, Roy, Jess, and Ellis “Chubby” Jarrell, and sisters Dorothy Mae King, Lavlet Adkins, and Zelma Adkins. She is survived by her son, Randall (Linda) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, her daughter, Sheila (Bill) Lewis of St. Albans, grandchildren William K. (Elizabeth) Lewis of Dayton, Ohio and Brandi (Allen) Edens of St. Albans, great-grandchildren William and Abigail Lewis and Allen Lee and Tori Edens, two sisters, Rosie Lett of Red House and Nelda (Victor) Keathley of Cross Lanes, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by her dear pet companion, Nikki.
Service was Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, officiated by Reverend Victor Keathley.