OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Austin Gabriel Kish

Austin Gabriel Kish

Mar 16, 2024

Austin Gabriel Kish was born and died on March 16, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. 

 

Austin was loved deeply by his big sister Alivia, and his mommy and daddy, along with grandparents and family. 



Although his life was short, we are thankful for the time we had with him. We are comforted knowing he is now resting in the loving arms of...

Homer Ray Hunter

Homer Ray Hunter

Mar 15, 2024

Homer Ray Hunter, 80, of Stony Bottom, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 15, 2024, following an extended illness.

Born at home on May 3, 1943, in Boone County, WV, he was the son of the late Ramie Lawrence Hunter and Zelma Baisden Hunter. He was a proud graduate of Van High School, Van, WV. He maintained...

Steven Leon Morrison

Steven Leon Morrison

Mar 14, 2024

Steven Morrison, 65, of Wharton, WV departed this life on March 14, 2024.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and anything else that involved the outdoors.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Gwendolyn Morrison; and brothers James and Stanley “Butch” Morrison.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his sister, Donna (Charles) Blankenship; sister-in-law, Cathy Morrison; children, Ronnie, and...

Brenda Lee

Brenda Lee

Mar 13, 2024

Brenda Lou Wilson Lee, Brenda Lee, stepped into the arms of Jesus on March 13, 2024, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Holden, WV to the late James and Violet Wilson on April 4, 1951. 

She grew up in Blair, WV, and married the love of her life Robert E. Lee, Jr. in 1969. They made...

Shelia Jean Blevins

Shelia Jean Blevins

Mar 10, 2024

Shelia Jean Blevins, 71, of Van, WV Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend sadly left this world to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

 

She was born October 5, 1952 in Montgomery, WV the daughter of F.L. Johnson and Lois Jackson. She attended Pleasant View Baptist Church, Elizabeth, WV. By...

Allen LeDouglas Newsome

Allen LeDouglas Newsome

Mar 9, 2024

Allen LeDouglas Newsome 37 of Quinland, WV passed away on March 9, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; Carl “Sonny” Green of Bim, 

WV, his paternal grandparents; Fred Sr. and Mae Newsom of Wharton, WV and his uncle Douglas Green of Bim, WV.

He is survived by his grandmother; Shirleen “Shirley” Green; mother, Rebecca Powell (Mike) of South Carolina,...

Shirley Ann Hager

Shirley Ann Hager

Mar 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Hager passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024 with her daughters and caregivers by her side. 

     

Shirley was born February 29, 1940 in Madison, WV the daughter of Gilbert and Nevada Smith of Ridgeview, WV, where she grew up with her brothers and sisters. She worked and owned Shirley’s (Pioneer Drive Inn) Drawdy, WV for 40+ years...

Larry Elliott Pauley

Larry Elliott Pauley

Mar 8, 2024

Larry Elliott Pauley, 71, of Jeffrey, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 1, 1953 in Madison, WV to the late Lillian and Elliott Pauley also of Jeffrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Larry Joe Pauley; grandson Larry Allen...

Ernest Julian Chafin

Ernest Julian Chafin

Mar 7, 2024

Ernest Julian Chafin, 92, of Madison, WV passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his home.

He was born at Omar, WV on April 15, 1931 to the late John and Blanche Chafin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John B. Chafin; sister, Billie Jean Kuhn; son-in-law, Steve Smarr; and grandparents Gilbert and Laura...

Charlie Fillmore Ball

Charlie Fillmore Ball

Mar 7, 2024

Charlie Ball, 81, of Braxton County, WV passed away on March 7, 2024. 

 

He was born and raised in Boone County WV. Attended Scott High school. He worked in the coal industry as a welder and equipment operator in his younger days. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing softball. Charlie was known as one of the best slow pitch softball pitchers...

Malloy Miller

Malloy Miller

Mar 6, 2024

Malloy Miller, 86, from Madison WV passed away on March 6, 2024.

He was born on July 8,1937 to the late Amos and Gladys Miller of Turtle Creek WV.  He was also preceded in death by sons Michael and Glean Miller, sisters Jane Barker, and Freda Hager.

Malloy was a retired coal miner, devoted father, and husband who loved to collect antiques...

Abbey Brook Hunter

Abbey Brook Hunter

Mar 4, 2024

Abbey Brook Hunter, Born August 31,1984 to Bonnie Hunter Gillenwater. Died on March 4, 2024 after a long battle with addiction at her residence in Lincoln County, WV. 

She has one daughter, Adrianna Fayeth Mitchell. 

She was saved and baptized as a youth at Lick Creek Community Church; Pastor Billy Nelson. She hung onto God's word as she struggled with the addiction...

KaShane Alexander Harvey

KaShane Alexander Harvey

Mar 4, 2024

KaShane Alexander Harvey

 December 11, 2006 - March 4, 2024

 

KaShane Harvey, 17, son of Sandra and Barry Harvey of Madison, went home to be with the Lord on March 4th, 2024. KaShane was preceded in death by Maternal Grandmother Eleanor Faye Woodie of Wharton and Paternal Grandmother Eunice Harvey of Greenwood. 



He is survived by his parents Sandra and Barry Harvey of...

Mercialain White

Mercialain White

Mar 4, 2024

Mercialain "Boogie" White of Uneeda, WV passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at Boone Memorial Hospital with her 2 daughters by her side. 

She was born April 26, 1935 in Uneeda, the daughter of Otto and Maude Holstein, She grew up in Uneeda, along with 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Boogie was married to Robert "Bob" White for 54 years....

Wayne Craig Webb

Wayne Craig Webb

Mar 3, 2024

Wayne Craig Webb, 73, of Ranger, WV passed away on Sunday, March 3rd 2024.

He was born July 2, 1950 to the late Doyle Lee “Prout” Webb, and Doris Jean (Johnson) Webb of Ranger, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law and good friend Gregory Scott Stephenson also of Ranger, WV.  

He is survived...

Curtis Glen Akers

Curtis Glen Akers

Mar 1, 2024

CURTIS GLEN AKERS, 84, of Hewett, WV was ushered into Heaven on March 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 22, 1939, in Whitesville WV, to the late Dave and Nessell Akers of Hewett, WV. Also preceding him in death are three brothers: Earl, Phillip, and Richard; one great grandson Luke; and several special in-laws.

Akers,...

Thomas Edward McCormick

Thomas Edward McCormick

Mar 1, 2024

Thomas Edward McCormick, 76, from Six Mile, WV passed away on March 1, 2024.

 

He was born on June 17, 1947 in Madison, WV and was the son of the late Walter and Audrey McCormick of Greenview WV. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeannie Hager McCormick, and son, Teddy McCormick.

 

Thomas was a retired Coal miner and...

Margaret Aileen Parsons

Margaret Aileen Parsons

Mar 1, 2024

Margaret Aileen Parsons, 93, from Drawdy WV passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 after a long illness. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Matthew; parents Joe and Jessie Huff; son James (Bimbo) Parsons; grandson Brian Baisden; sons-in-law Sonny Baisden and Clyde Nelson; sisters Ann and Rena; and brothers Johnny, Oscar, Ted, Zeke, and Willie Huff.

 

She is survived by...

Carl Nim Neace

Carl Nim Neace

Feb 29, 2024

In memory of Carl Neace a Dedicated Coal Miner and Former Business Owner. 

Carl Nim Neace, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.    Born on April 22, 1944, in Ranger, WV.   He was the devoted husband of Bonnie Joy (Crum) Neace, beloved parent of Charlene Coburn (Dwight), Connie Darlene...

Charles Mullins

Charles Mullins

Feb 28, 2024

Charles Vernon Mullins Sr. of Grove City, OH, formerly of Blair, WV, passed away February 28, 2024 at his home. Survived by daughter, Nancy Crittendon (Tracy) of Grove City, OH; son, Charles Mullins Jr. (Debby) of Creedmor, NC; sister, Judith Pauley of Cleveland, OH. He has two grandchildren, Lydia Grubbs (John) and Brandon Crittendon; and two great-grandchildren, Amaya and Zidane...

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