Kimberly Karen Minton, age 40, of West Jefferson died Thursday at her home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3:00pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Whisnant and Rev. Louella Marley officiating. Burial will follow in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Minton is survived by: Her fiancée – Ray Burl Simcox of West Jefferson 4 Sons – Ray Simcox of West Jefferson Jakob Benge of West Jefferson Lucus Triplette of Purlear William Simcox of West Jefferson 5 Daughters – Diane Simcox of West Jefferson Katelyn Benge of West Jefferson Shawna Simcox of West Jefferson Kayla Simcox of West Jefferson Skyler Benge of West Jefferson Also surviving are 2 Grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694 The deceased again is Kimberly Karen Minton, age 40, of West Jefferson.