OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Geraldine Chafin

Geraldine Chafin

Mar 24, 2024

Geraldine Chafin, 91, of Madison, WV passed away March 24, 2024 at the CAMC-General Division in Charleston, WV. She was born June 26, 1932 in West Hamlin, WV a daughter of the late Edgar and Opal Winnona Meade Adkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Chafin; her grandparents, James Meade, Rosetta Madden Meade,...

Danny Eugene Lambert

Danny Eugene Lambert

Mar 23, 2024

Danny Eugene Lambert, 68, of Branchland, WV passed away  Saturday, March 23, 2024 after a long illness.  He was born January 11, 1956 a son of the late Arthur W. and Edna J. Lambert.  He was also preceded in death one sister, Edna L. Lambert of Branchland; one brother, Steven K. Lambert of Oakwood, OH.

He is survived by two sisters,...

Betty Ann Powell

Betty Ann Powell

Mar 23, 2024

Betty Ann Powell, nee Lane, passed away on March 23rd 2024 in Hamlin West Virginia at the age of 90. She was born on November 13, 1933 in Monclo, Logan County, West Virginia. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, cherished by all who knew her.        

 

Betty is survived by her daughters Linda (William) Galarza,...

Mary Helen Topping Baker

Mary Helen Topping Baker

Mar 22, 2024

Mary Helen Topping Baker, 73, of West Hamlin, WV, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center March 22, 2024. "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." (I Thessalonians 4:14 KJV)

Mary was born January 19, 1951, in Ranger, Lincoln County, WV. Preceding her in death...

Shirley Anne Bowling

Shirley Anne Bowling

Mar 22, 2024

Shirley Anne Kinder Bowling passed away March 22, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. 

She was preceded in death by parents, Ira and Mary Gracie Adkins Kinder; her beloved husband, Berthal “Dutch” Bowling; grandson, Jeremy Wagoner; brothers, Herb, Tom and Ira Jr.; and sisters, Sybil, Emma, Inis and Julia.

Shirley is survived by her son, Terry (Kathy) Bowling of...

William Anderson Persinger Jr.

William Anderson Persinger Jr.

Mar 22, 2024

William “Billy” Persinger, of Danville, WV passed away on March 22, 2024 after a long hard fought battle with cancer. 

He was a devoted Christian who loved his Danville Bible Baptist Church family. He was loved by everyone who met him.  In addition to being a retired coal miner, he was also a United States Army Veteran.

He was the son of...

Anthony Wayne Starkey II

Anthony Wayne Starkey II

Mar 21, 2024

Anthony Wayne Starkey II “Tonyboy”, 36, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Frances Starkey of Sharples, WV and Ira and Delores Dolin of Danville, WV.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Anthony and Sallie Starkey of Danville, WV; sister, Rachael (Andrew) Dotson...

Andrew Donald Charcandy

Andrew Donald Charcandy

Mar 20, 2024

Andrew Donald Charcandy, 86, of Madison, WV passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 

He was born February 24, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV.  He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Charcandy; his father, Andrew Arthur Charcandy and his mother, Margarette Hildereth; his siblings, Ruby Gaias, Phyllis Michaels, Gloria “Kitten” White Burger, Janet McCormick, Effie Spencer, Virginia Thompson, Betty Ball, Dottie...

Walter Sexton

Walter Sexton

Mar 19, 2024

Walter Curtis Sexton “Walt”, 81, of Galax, VA was born May 8, 1942 in Huntington, WV and passed away March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Sexton. Walt was survived by his family and an abundance of very close friends. His burial was held in West Hamlin, WV.

Gregory Allen Elkins

Gregory Allen Elkins

Mar 17, 2024

Gregory Allen Elkins, cherished husband, father, and esteemed member of the Lincoln County community, passed away on March 17, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on May 12, 1962 in Huntington, West Virginia.

 

Greg will be missed by his loving family, including his wife Joanna; his daughter, Jessica Balestra and her husband, Brad; and his daughter, Rachel Elkins and her boyfriend, Zach Johnston. He...

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...

Charles Edward Pennington

Charles Edward Pennington

Mar 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Edward Pennington, 65, of Harrisville, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 14th. 

He was born September 5th of 1958 to the late Robert and Florence Pennington (Davis). He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, and wife of 41 years Drema Gail Pennington (Wiley) and his sister Sandy Adkins. 

He is survived by one son, Robert...

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...

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...

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