CLARINDA BEATRICE ‘BEA’ ADKINS
Clarinda Beatrice “Bea” Adkins, 80, of Poca, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at home with her family beside her.
She was born in Kanawha County to the late John and Winnie Lovejoy Lunsford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny M.S. Adkins; daughter Kim Hively; grandson Laramie Adkins; sisters Elizabeth Lunsford, Virginia Adkins, Opal Hartwell, Edith Adkins, Shirley Kees, Linda Scarberry, Lucy Shomper, and Rhoda Hensley; and brothers Amos, Andy, Bobby, James, and Donald Lunsford.
In her early years she worked at A&W Root beer, 35 Diner, and 17th Restaurant, but her most important role was being a wife, mother, and maw maw. One of her main goals was to make sure no one did without anything they needed.
Surviving are her loving daughter Omazell (Rob) Keeler of Poca; son John (Kim) Adkins of Poca; nieces who were raised as sisters Bonnie Domina and Ellen Scarberry; grandchildren Star, Priscilla, David “Bub”, and their mother Saddie Herdman, Lacinda, Heather, Chasity (Devin), Hayden, Steven (Taylor), Samantha (John), Tara, Elsie (Phillip), Travis (Lexi), Trevor, and Suzanne Curry; son-in-law Jerry Hively; nephew Brian Shomper and great grandchildren Serenity, Oliva, Carleigh, Garrett, Oakley, and Skylar.
Bea felt so much peace and comfort when she could stay at their cabin in Braxton County. There are so many nieces and nephew, family and friends who have provided us with support, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
A tribute to the life of Bea was held Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Scott Depot.
MYRTLE LEE BOGGESS
On Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, Myrtle Lee Boggess, 89, of Eleanor, celebrated her homecoming surrounded by her family. She was a 1953 graduate of Buffalo High School. Myrtle loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of Faith Christian Fellowship in Buffalo. She was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to loving and supporting her family. To all who knew Myrtle, her life stands as a testimony to the goodness of God, his faithfulness, and a godly example for all to follow.
Born January 27th, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Vernie Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James L. Boggess; daughters, Rhonda J. Jividen and Lori J. Waugh; companion, William “Bill” Smith; six brothers and five sisters.
Myrtle is survived by her son, William (Missy) Boggess of Buffalo; daughter, LeeAnn (Stoner) Burkhammer of Poca; son, Paul (Andy) Boggess of Buffalo; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She is also survived by one sister, Linda (John) Harris of Eleanor, many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and church family.
Funeral service to celebrate the life of Myrtle Lee Boggess was held Saturday, November 30th, 2024, at Raynes Funeral Home in Eleanor with Pastor Paul Boggess officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery in Eleanor.