CYNTHIA “ALICE” STRAUBEL, 81, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born December 19, 1944, in East Lynn, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Herbert Pelfrey and Mamie Ball Pelfrey Kimbler. Also preceding her in death was her husband, William Straubel; her stepfather Alpha Kimbler; and six siblings, Harold Pelfrey, Richard Pelfrey, Eunice Palmer, Juanita Steele, Donna Frazier, and Betty Woody.

She is survived by two sons, Pastor Reed (Melissa) Rideout of Delaware, Oh., and Gregory (Tammy) Rideout of Hurricane, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Olivia Rideout, Ivan Dix, Brittany Rideout, Cody Rideout, and Jakob Rideout; one sister Linda Collins of Proctorville, Oh.; special niece Joy Clark; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Per her request, there will be no public services. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.