Jared Alford
Jared Grant Alford, 44, of Culloden, formerly of Hurricane, passed away on February 21, 2026.
Preceding him in death was his father Fredrick Leroy Alford, maternal grandparents Mansel and Alma Faulkner Grant, and paternal Leroy and Mahulda Vance Alford.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Patricia Grant Alford Kitsmiller and Harry Steven Kitsmiller of Mulberry, Florida; sister, Emily Alford (Michael Taylor) of Red House; step sisters, Heidi Ritenour (Nick) and their children of Rocky River, Ohio and Emily Reilly (Tyler) and their children of Weatherford, TX; His children, Jackson Grant Alford of South Charleston, and Lydia Marie Alford of Hurricane; Special nephews, Lucas Wade (Rachel) of Washington, NC and Levi Wade of Red House, bonus daughter Alexis Waggoner (Tony Bull) and grandson Tobis William Bull, several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and special friends, Anthony Handley and Tana Ross and his two cats Hazy and ChiChi.
Memorial service was held Monday, March 2, 2026 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Vance officiating.

Cledius Collins
Cledius Collins, Sr., 98, of Culloden, passed away on February 27, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Lovely Collins of 48 years and his loving family.
Visitation was Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park.