OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Larry Earl Hill
May 31, 2025
Larry Earl Hill, 79, of Julian, WV passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Services for Larry will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV. Visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Boone Memorial Park, Madison, WV.
Mondell Harris
May 27, 2025
Mondell Harris a lifelong resident of Barrett WV died peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025, after a courageous battle of Parkinson disease. He was born September 19, 1943, to Mont and Ruby Harris in Barrett WV and graduated from Van Jr Sr High School in 1960 at 17 years old. He then went in the U.S. Army and...
Arbutus Bryant
May 26, 2025
Arbutus Bryant (90) of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord May 26, 2025. Arbutus was born May 6, 1935. She was the youngest child of Clara and Lewis Chafin. She married the love of her life Carl Lee Bryant, in 1952. She loved gospel music and sang with several gospel groups throughout the area for many years. She...
Cletis Lawson Messinger
May 25, 2025
Cletis L. Messinger was born on December 8, 1931, and left this world at the age of 93 on May 25,2025 to be reunited in heaven with the love of his life Corrina. He will also be reunited with his parents Myrtie and Roscoe Messinger, and siblings which includes his brothers; Clovis (Leta) Messinger, and Clayton (Lula) Messinger; sisters Mayme...
Lois Ann Lane
May 21, 2025
Lois Ann (Tompkins) Lane, of Jeffrey, WV, formerly of Monclo, passed away at home on May 21st, 2025.
She was born on April 23, 1939 at Delbarton, WV (Puritan Camp), and was one of 8 children of the late Earnest and Reva Tompkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Ray Lane Sr. of Monclo,...
Edsel Ray Hager
May 21, 2025
Edsel Ray Hager, age 93 passed away on May 21, 2025, at Huntington Health Rehab.
Edsel was born to the late Arthur Dewitt Hager and Gracie Hager on May 2, 1932. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Alma Hager, daughters Barbara Jean Adkins and Joy Ray and second wife Jeanette Hager.
The surviving family keeping his memory alive...
Lavena Lee Adkins
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lavena Lee Adkins, 61, of Branchland, WV passed away on May 19, 2025 at home. Lavena was born on October 29, 1963 in West Hamlin, WV to the late Ralph Kenneth and Linda Lee McGinnis Slone and is also preceded in death by one son; Jeremy David Adkins.
She leaves behind her beloved husband; Raymond Wilson Adkins;...
Stephen Wayne Green
May 19, 2025
Stephen Wayne Green, 66, of Uneeda, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at 5:25 PM, with his family by his side.
Born on February 26, 1959, Stephen was a man of quiet strength, steady hands, and a contagious laugh that could be heard in any room. He spent his life rooted in Boone County, where he became a...
Richard Linn Smoot
May 17, 2025
Richard L. Smoot, 69, of Madison, WV passed away May 17, 2025. Richard was born to Reginald Smoot and Evelyn Smoot Crider on July 18, 1955.
Richard graduated from high school and later received certification as a mechanic. Richard being raised by grandparents Cornelius and Siebert Smoot taught him many valuable lessons. Richard used his knowledge of a little boy to...
Homer Clifton Whitman
May 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Homer Clifton Whitman
September 19, 1937 – May 17, 2025
Homer C. Whitman, 87, born and raised in Peach Creek, WV, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior.
After starting a family and serving time in the Army, he moved to Huntington, WV, residing there for over 40 years. After retiring from Inco, him and his wife then...
Kyle Grover Miller
May 13, 2025
Kyle Grover Miller, 57, of Gordon WV passed away May 13, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Joy and Virginia Ramey and Bethel and Martha Miller; father Kenneth Ray Miller, son Morgan Miller and Logan Miller nephew
He is survived by his wife Victoria Miller; mother Marie Miller; children Mathew(Jami) Miller, Joshua (Shelly) Teasley, Brittany (Cameron) Frecks, Jeremy McCreary...
Connie Gale Harmon
May 12, 2025
In loving memory of Connie Gale Harmon
June 9, 1960 – May 12, 2025
It is with profound sadness, but with hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Connie Gale Harmon, a devoted mother, cherished friend, and a beautiful soul who touched the lives of so many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lena Harmon;...
Myra Ann Johnston
May 11, 2025
Myra Ann Johnston
December 21, 1978 - May 11, 2025
Myra Ann Johnston, 46 of Hamlin WV passed away on Sunday May 11, 2025, at St. Marys Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1978, in Point Pleasant WV. Myra was employed by LCOC in Hamlin, WV and enjoyed taking care of her patients. Myra is survived by her Best Friend...
Ezra Linville Kidd
May 10, 2025
Ezra Linville Kidd, 77, of Madison, WV passed away after a long respiratory illness on May 10, 2025.
Born on January 4, 1948, Ezra was the first son of the late Addie Linville Kidd and the late Sybil Esta (Miller) Kidd of Cox's Fork, Danville, WV. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Hester F. (Kidd) Javins, brothers; Carlos...
Donna Kay Campbell
May 9, 2025
Donna was a thoughtful, sweet, and kind soul who never hesitated to help anyone in need. Her compassionate spirit touched countless lives along her journey, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and inspiration. While recognition was never her goal, Donna’s humility, unwavering dedication, having a servant heart, and quiet strength made her shine in everything she did.
She was a devoted...
Boyd Gene Wiley
May 8, 2025
Boyd Gene Wiley, age 84 passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his residence in Interlachen, Florida.
Gene was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on January 9, 1941, to the late Ransom and Mayme Wiley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorene Wiley, his daughter, Edith Faye Wiley-Dalton, and his brother, Ronald...
Tabatha Sue Thomas
May 6, 2025
Tabatha Sue Thomas, 45, of Gordon, WV died unexpectedly at home on May 6th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Eugene and Darcas McCormick. Father, Raymond Perry Sr, brother, Raymond Perry Jr., and her granddaughter who was named after her, Lainey Sue Thomas and three uncles, Howard, Teddy and Danny McCormick.
She is survived by her mother and...
Frances Arbell Kincaid
May 6, 2025
Frances Arbell Kincaid, 101, born February 2, 1924, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side.
Frances was born to the late David and Lenora (Goodwin) Tawney. She was six out of nine children. She was born and raised in Boone County.
Frances married in October 1946. She and Alvin raised three children. Family...
Betty Marie Woodruff Bell
May 3, 2025
Betty Marie Woodruff Bell, 74, of Madison, WV passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, after a long illness. She was born on November 24, 1950, in Omar, WV. A daughter of the late David Lee Woodruff, Sr. and Geraldine (Ball) Woodruff, Betty was a 1968 graduate of Scott High School and was a member of the Order of the Eastern...
Lennon May Smerecansky
Apr 29, 2025
Lennon May Smerecansky received her glorified body on April 29th, 2025. She was born on October 18th of 2024. The happiest day of her parents life.
Lennon was the happiest baby to ever grace this earth. She loved everyone she met and greeted them with a smile. She was sure to notice your outfit if you had a pretty print on....
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