OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Robert F. Charcandy

Robert F. Charcandy

Jul 28, 2025

Robert “Rob” F. Charcandy, 83, of Madison, WV passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV.

He was born September 30, 1941 and was a son of the late Andrew Arthur and Marguerite Blanche (Hildreth) Charcandy. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Arthur “Buck”, Donald “Tom”, and Bernard “Jack”; sisters, Ruby Gains, Phyllis Michael, Virginia...

David Wayne Cook

David Wayne Cook

Jul 28, 2025

David Wayne Cook, 61, of Danville West Virginia passed away on July 28, 2025 at the Hubbard house after a long courageous battle with cancer. 

David was born on November 2, 1963 and was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald “Max” Cook and Phyllis Ann Cook of Ottawa West Virginia; maternal grandparents Ed and Freda Mullins of Blair, West Virginia...

Roy Edward Dempsey

Roy Edward Dempsey

Jul 26, 2025

Roy “Eddie” Edward Dempsey, 66, of Madison, WV passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Doroty Dempsey; nephew Doug Stollings; sister-in-law Karen Dempsey; and brother-in-law Fred Stollings.

Eddie is survived by three sisters, Brenda Stollings of Six-Mile, Linda (Will) Canan of Virginia, and Ann (Charlie) Clay...

Patricia W. (Lilly) Nelson

Patricia W. (Lilly) Nelson

Jul 26, 2025

Patricia W. (Lilly) Nelson, precious mother, grandmother and great grandmother departed our presence to be with her Lord and Savior on 7/26/25 at Boone Memorial after an acute illness compounded by her advanced age.

Patsy was born on 3/16/1934 as an only child to the late Harvey and Sybil Walker. She was born and raised in Madison and was a 1952...

Darrell Sanders

Darrell Sanders

Jul 26, 2025

Darrell Leroy Sanders was born on April 15, 1938 to Clifford and Bessie Elkins Sanders of Madison, WV.

Darrell passed this life into his heavenly home around 9:40 PM on July 26th while in the care of Dignity Hospice at home since December 2024 with the diagnosis of Alzheimers Disease. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother,...

Teresa Ann Lien

Teresa Ann Lien

Jul 25, 2025

Teresa Ann Lien, 64, gained her heavenly wings on July 25, 2025, at St. Mary's hospital after a hard-fought battle of cancer. She was a homemaker that were all are grateful for. Teresa was born in Huntington, WV to the late Phyllis L. Porter and Wendell W. Mullins Sr. She is also preceded by her daughter, Stehanie Lien and brother,...

Lynn R. Atkins

Lynn R. Atkins

Jul 22, 2025

Lynn R. Atkins, 51, passed away July 22, 2025.

Lynn was a kind, loving person that took care of her family. She enjoyed her video games and spending time in the mountains.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Charles and Annagay Atkins; sisters Pamila Callahan and Cathy Bailey; and brother Charles M. Atkins.

Left to cherish Lynn’s memory are her sisters, Rhonda...

Patricia Ann Mooney

Patricia Ann Mooney

Jul 19, 2025

Patricia Ann “Trish” Mooney, 70, of Costa, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 19th, at her home surrounded by her family and fur babies.

Trish was a devoted Christian who deeply loved the Lord. She was a member of Moring Star house of prayer for many years. Along with her faith, her family was her life. Her...

Norman Ray Hill Sr.

Norman Ray Hill Sr.

Jul 18, 2025

Reverend Norman Ray Hill Sr., 81, of Foster, WV passed away on July 18, 2025 at home. He was born at this home, married his wife of 62 years at this home, and passed away peacefully at this home, which is what he wanted.

He was a faithful servant to God and ministered in his younger years. He is rejoicing in...

Patsy Joan (Jarrell) Coon

Patsy Joan (Jarrell) Coon

Jul 18, 2025

Patsy Joan Coon, aged 90, of Madison, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie L. Coon; her parents, Marvin and Gladys Jarrell; her brothers, Reginald, Elwood, Delan, and Robert (Grundy) Jarrell; and sister, Norma Jean Justice.

A retired beautician, she was also a member...

Thomas Ray Barnett

Thomas Ray Barnett

Jul 17, 2025

Thomas Ray Barnett, 74, of Danville, WV, passed away on July 17, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born on November 30, 1950, to the late Woodrow and Jennie Barnett.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Barnett and David Barnett, both of Danville, WV; and sisters Alice Miller,...

Genevieve Edna Nelson

Genevieve Edna Nelson

Jul 16, 2025

Genevieve Nelson, born July 20, 1940, passed away on July 16, 2025, 4 days shy of her 85th birthday.

She was the daughter of Don Nelson Sr. and Della Miller Nelson. She was also a lifetime member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Turtle Creek, WV. Many of the church members were like family to her. Genevieve lived at home with...

William Larry Davis

William Larry Davis

Jul 14, 2025

William Larry Davis, 74, of Branchland, WV passed away July 14, 2025 at St. Marys Medical Center after a long Battle with ALS. He was born January 7, 1951 to the late Mary Etta Davis. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Leanza Davis, brother, Gary Lee Davis and very special grandson, Tylar James Davis. He...

Montgomery Elmo "Tony" Doss

Montgomery Elmo "Tony" Doss

Jul 13, 2025

Montgomery E. “Tony” Doss, 86, went to his Heavenly home to be with Jesus at 6:45 a.m. Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, from his earthly home in Danville, WV after a long illness.

Tony was born on November 15, 1938 to the late Victor Lee and Rhema Hager Doss in Madison, WV, and was a 1957 graduate of Scott High School....

Coleen Jarrell

Coleen Jarrell

Jul 11, 2025

Coleen Jarrell, 78, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025.

Coleen was born in 1946 in Omar, WV. She was a member of Jarrell Valley Church and Mount Hope Church.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Delmer Jarrell, and family members Jimmy Vance and Kendall Vance.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Margie Smith of Leroy, WV, Virginia Anderson of Sandyville,...

Arthur William Gallagher Sr.

Arthur William Gallagher Sr.

Jul 9, 2025

Arthur William Gallagher Sr., 78, of Hewett, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Born June 29, 1947, in Hartford CT, he was the son of the late Joseph Gallagher and Dorothy, and stepson of Peter Lorenzo Pagano. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret Gallagher; daughter,...

Michael Newton Cook

Michael Newton Cook

Jul 8, 2025

Michael Newton Cook, Sr., 63, of Madison WV passed away Tuesday July 8, 2025. 

A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Memory Gardens, Madison, WV. 

Carolyn Sue Adkins

Carolyn Sue Adkins

Jul 6, 2025

Carolyn Sue (Skeens) Adkins, 77, of Springfield, OH, formally of Branchland, WV, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after a long illness.

Carolyn was born on January 22, 1948, to the daughter of Edward and Verlena Skeens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert...

Paul Raymond Schultz Jr.

Paul Raymond Schultz Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

Paul Raymond Schultz, Jr., 71, of Griffithsville, WV, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. 

He was born in 1954 to the late Paul and Mary Schultz. 

Left to cherish Paul's memory are his sons Tony Hager (Christie Lovejoy) and Kevin Hager (Tiffani); daughter Paula Smith (Rusty Mullins); grandchildren James Smith, Jacob Smith, Anthony Hager, Devin Hager, Andy Hager; great-grandchild Gavin Roberts; and...

James Edgar Drake

James Edgar Drake

Jul 5, 2025

James Edgar “Jimmy” Drake, 78, of Madison, passed into the great beyond on July 5, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Madison, WV, to the late Paul and Margaret (Butcher) Drake. Jimmy loved soul music, WVU football, and the Cleveland Browns. He attended Scott High School, entered the U.S. Army at a young age, and proudly served...