OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Richard L. Midkiff

Richard L. Midkiff

Jun 12, 2024

Richard L. Midkiff, 90, son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Midkiff, born on February 20, 1934 in Lincoln County, WV passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on June 12, 2024.  

Richard served as a BT3 in the US Navy on the USS Saufley EDDE 465 from 1953-1957. He retired from Chemical Leaman Tanklines Teamsters Local 175....

June Faye Dolin

June Faye Dolin

Jun 12, 2024

June Faye (Cochran) Dolin, 86, of Foster, WV went to be with the Lord June 12, 2024, to the sorrow of all who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Forest Dolin, the love of her life; her parents William and Mazie Cochran; eight brothers and sisters; and her granddaughter Rachel Renae McClure.

She is survived by her children,...

Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson

Jun 11, 2024

Carolyn Kirby Thompson of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after an extended illness. Carolyn was born on March 18, 1944, in Madison, WV and was the daughter of the late Price and Helen Kirby.

Carolyn was a graduate of Scott High School and Southern WV Community College. She worked many years as a pharmacy technician for Rite Aid...

Lloyd Stowers

Lloyd Stowers

Jun 5, 2024

Lloyd (Bub) Stowers, 60 of Hewitt, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Boone Memorial Hospital. He was born in Augsburg, Germany on September 14, 1963 to the late Cecil and Betty Stowers.

 

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Betty Stowers and his nephew Jacob Dolin.

 

Lloyd is survived by his...

Dana Ray Browder

Dana Ray Browder

Jun 3, 2024

Dana ‘Charlie’ Browder, Sr. age 77 of Quinland, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Madison, WV on January 4, 1947. He was a graduate of Van High School, class of 1967.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Kendall and Margie Browder; brothers, Orville, Ernie, Andy, and John; sisters,...

Ernestine McComas

Ernestine McComas

Jun 2, 2024

Ernestine McComas, 92, of Culloden, WV, formerly of Midkiff, WV went to her heavenly home June 2, 2024 where she was reunited with her husband James A. McComas. Ernestine, daughter of the late Ernest and Lola Adkins was born November 6, 1931 in Logan, WV. Ernestine worked for West Virginia Department of Highways for 20 years. She was a devout...

Edward Herman McCoy

Edward Herman McCoy

Jun 1, 2024

Edward Herman “Eddie” McCoy, age 89, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, from complications sustained from an auto accident he was in on May 28, 2024. 

 

Eddie was born in a coal camp in Lorado, WV. He was the fourth son out of five to Elisha “Lish” Herman McCoy and Velva Spears McCoy. 

 

Eddie moved to Aarons Creek...

Jimmy Edward Elkins

Jimmy Edward Elkins

Jun 1, 2024

Jimmy Edward Elkins, 72, of Hewett, WV, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2024. He was born on February 29th, 1952, in Boone County, WV, to the late Grady and Dolly (Adkins) Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his precious son, Jimmy Dale Elkins; his brother Lloyd Elkins; his sister,...

Renita Lee Bryant

Renita Lee Bryant

Jun 1, 2024

Renita Lee Baisden Bryant, 54 years old, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Baisden of Madison, WV; her father, Freddie Baisden of Florida; grandson, Cole "Bug" Hager of Madison, WV; grandfather, Clarence L. Weaver of Madison, WV; and, grandparents, Junior and Alberta...

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

May 25, 2024

Charles “Jack” Bennett, 89, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Jack was of Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Jack was an avid reader and attained a master’s degree in social work and worked with children....

Pastor Emeritus John Alan Barker

Pastor Emeritus John Alan Barker

May 22, 2024

Pastor Emeritus John (Johnny) Alan Barker, age 80 of Danville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born in Charleston, WV, on January 24, 1944, and grew up in Huntington, West Madison and Danville and was a graduate of Scott High School.

 

Johnny is survived by his sons Jody (Laura), of Colorado Springs,...

Ugeal Perry

Ugeal Perry

May 19, 2024

Ugeal Perry 80 of Greenview, WV was born May 14, 1944 at Logan, WV a son of the late Prentice and Lena Chapman Perry. He departed this life after a long illness on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at CAMC-General Division in Charleston, WV.

Mr. Perry was a retired coal miner, where he was a heavy equipment operator, and was a member...

Shylowe Cheyenne Lilly

Shylowe Cheyenne Lilly

May 18, 2024

On May 18th, 2024 our beautiful ray of sunshine, Shylowe Chyenne Lilly (Lovejoy) age, 32, of Alkol, WV left this world. Shylowe was preceded in death by her uncle Phillip Lovejoy, grandmother Phyllis Hinkle and grandfathers Tommy Hinkle and Phillip Lovejoy Sr..  

 

Shylowe is survived by her husband Macks Lilly and beloved sons Cameron and Daxton; parents Tammy and Tommy;...

Elma Jean Foster

Elma Jean Foster

May 17, 2024

Elma ‘Jean’ Foster, 92, of Peytona, WV went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024. She is now in the company of her guardian angels: her husband Hal Foster and her son Richard Foster. Jean was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary O’Halloran, her brother James O’Halloran, and her sisters Kay Eary and Betty...

Mary Elizabeth Moore Griffith

Mary Elizabeth Moore Griffith

May 17, 2024

The heart and soul of our family, Mary Elizabeth Moore Griffith met her Savior in heaven on May 17, 2024.   

 

Born at home in Lory, WV on April 16, 1928 to Hubert and Corna Moore.  Mary was a devout Christian and faithful member of the Madison Baptist Church for over seventy years. 



She taught us all how to live a Christian...

Matthew Pauley

Matthew Pauley

May 16, 2024

Matthew Pauley, 54, of Racine, WV passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024.

He was born August 4, 1969 a son of the late Ernest and Brenda Pauley.  He was also preceded in death by brother, Sambo Pauley; sister Loretta (Tom) Loftis.; and aunt Loretta Steele.

He is survived by his wife, Patti Jo Moore Pauley; daughter, Mary Pauley of Racine, WV; stepdaughter,...

Thomas Lee Petry

Thomas Lee Petry

May 15, 2024

Thomas Lee Petry, 69, of Danville, WV was welcomed to his heavenly home with, “well done my good and faithful servant” on May 15, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Loretta and Prather “Tom” Petry; sister Athena Petry; brother Steve Petry; and loving wife of 42 years Barbara Jean Petry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 7...

Denvil Goff Smith, Jr.

Denvil Goff Smith, Jr.

May 13, 2024

Denvil “Junior” Goff Smith Jr. of Bim, WV passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was 78 years old.  

Junior was born March 24, 1946 to Dorothy (Baldwin) and Denvil Goff Smith Sr.  He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving 3 tours of duty from 1967 to 1970. Upon returning home to West Virginia, Junior worked as a coal...

Juanita Sue Green

Juanita Sue Green

May 11, 2024

Juanita Sue Charles Green, age 84, of Uneeda, WV, laid aside her earthly body to await her immortal body on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

 

She was a 1958 graduate of Scott High School in Madison, WV. She worshipped with the Christians at the church of Christ in Uneeda, WV. Juanita retired from Boone County Schools where she worked as the payroll...

Clettis Wayne King

Clettis Wayne King

May 10, 2024

Clettis Wayne King passed away peacefully at his home in Bob White, WV on Friday, May 10th 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters after years of declining health.

Clettis went to work at the age of 16 years old.  He was a welder by trade and worked for many years in the coal industry. He eventually started his own welding...

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