OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Kathy Lynn Foster
Sep 21, 2025
Kathy Lynn Foster, 69, of Peytona, WV, passed away September 21, 2025.
Services for Kathy will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV, with Tim Pettrey officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Dora Blane Walker
Sep 20, 2025
Dora Blane Walker was born on March 4, 1945 and gained her heavenly wings on September 20, 2025. Dora was a homemaker who had a passion for sewing and cooking.
Dora is preceded by her parents Ezra Bird and Ruth Vance, sister Debbie Bird and a grandchild Adam Jones.
Here to cherish her memory is her sister Jean Hughes; her children, Ricky...
Hilda Marie Fitzwater
Sep 19, 2025
Hilda Marie Fitzwater of Mt. Sterling, KY (Formerly of Madison, WV) went to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 19th, 2025 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. David Lee Dooley I and her second husband, Rev. Lowell Fitzwater. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Isaac and Mary Estelle Kitchen. She...
Diana Lynn Moore
Sep 17, 2025
Diana Lynn Moore, 75, of Bim, WV went home to be with the Lord, her husband, & son on Sept. 17, 2025.
She was born Sept. 23, 1949 to the late James & Marcelene Kerns of Bob White, WV. She was also preceded in death by her husband & son, Jr. & Robert “Tater” Moore; her brother, Doug Kerns; her in-laws,...
Ernest Howard Stone Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ernest Howard Stone Jr. August 23, 1948 – September 17, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow but grounded in faith, we announce the peaceful passing of Ernest Howard Stone Jr., who went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by those who loved him deeply.
Born on August 23, 1948, in...
Betty Natoma Jackson
Sep 16, 2025
Betty Natoma Jackson, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1943, to the late Bill and Sarah Craddock in Ramage, WV.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47years, Roy F. Jackson, her brother William Craddock, sister Peggy Justice, brother-in-law Donald Justice, and her two dogs,...
Thelma Faye Dolin
Sep 12, 2025
Thelma Faye Dolin, 74, of Danville, WV went to sleep peacefully on September 12, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a courageous 18-month battle with breast cancer.
Born on December 19, 1951 at Madison General Hospital, Thelma was the daughter of the late Arilla Mae Price and Bill Webb (stepfather.) She was also preceded in death by her sisters Diane June...
Lee Roy Keck
Sep 10, 2025
Lee Roy Keck was born on October 9, 1938, in Midkiff, West Virginia. He was the son of the late John Henry Keck and Thelma Deal Keck. Lee Roy gained his heavenly wings at the age of 86, on September 10, 2025, in Huntington Health Hospice.
Lee Roy was a hard worker and worked many years at Ashland Oil. After leaving...
Donna Marie Matthews
Sep 7, 2025
Donna Marie Matthews, 77, of Foster, WV departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her residence.
She was born May 16, 1948 to the late Pat and Margaret Yanko Jarrell in Lundale, WV.
She is survived by her two children, David V. (Deborah) Matthews and Magaret Cook, grandchildren, Jonathan & Tiffany Matthews, Christopher & Kelsey Matthews, Allison Matthews, Zachary Matthews,...
Charles Sheldon Price
Sep 6, 2025
Charles Sheldon "Charley" Price, 86, a native of West Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on November 9, 1938 in Rock Lick, WV.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roscoe Price and Gaye Price (Perry), his siblings John R. Price, Curtis Price, Kathleen Belcher, Boris Price, Iris Price, Audrey Boggs, Connie Price, Ferris Price,...
Harry Franklin Adkins II
Sep 5, 2025
The stage may have gone quiet, but the music of Harry Franklin Adkins II’s life will play on forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Harry, of Madison, WV, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, after a tenacious battle with cancer. He was 66.
Music was central to Harry’s life. Like his father, ‘Babe,’ Harry was gifted with...
Ricky Dale Kirkendoll
Sep 5, 2025
Ricky Dale Kirkendoll, 57, passed away at Cabell Huntington Hospital on September, 5, 2025.
Ricky was born on November, 17, 1967 to the late Floyd and Lola Kirkendoll. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters: Debra Vance, Regina Sias, and Judy Kirkendoll.
Ricky is survived by his brothers: Danny Kirkendoll, Floyd Kirkendoll Jr., and Johnny Kirkendoll; sisters: Angela Kirkendoll,...
Randell Davis 'Sonny' Foxx, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Randell Davis ‘Sonny’ Foxx, Jr 58 of Madison, WV was born January 16, 1967 in Welch, WV. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Trinity Healthcare in Logan, WV.
Sonny was a former union pipefitter, a 1985 graduate of Scott High School, and was a guitar enthusiast collecting and playing for many years.
He is survived by his...
Betty Mae (Sanders) Spence
Aug 30, 2025
Betty Mae (Sanders) Spence, 81, of Jacksonville Florida, passed away Saturday, August 30.
Betty was born in Madison, West Virginia on May 23,1944 to the late J. Bethel Sanders and Dollie Mae Sanders. She was their only daughter and the middle child and is preceded in death by her brothers Jr. and Johnny.
A devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Betty is...
Billy Ray Vance
Aug 29, 2025
Billy Ray Vance, 73, of Quinland, West Virginia, was born on February 5, 1952, and went to his eternal resting place on August 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness over the past year and a half. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, and is now at rest—free from pain.
To know Billy was to love him. He...
Oretha Rose Estep
Aug 27, 2025
Oretha Rose Estep, 80, of Danville, WV, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and was welcomed into her Heavenly home. She was born on October 14, 1944, in Hampton, Virginia, the daughter of Arch D. Collins and Cora Wytaske.
A woman of deep faith, Rose was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and was ready to meet her...
Sandra Kay Mooney
Aug 22, 2025
Sandra Kay Mooney, 75, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025.
She was born in 1950 to the late Charlie and Vera Gore in Boone County, WV. Sandra attended Faith Christian Fellowship in Buffalo, WV, and Madison Baptist Church on occasion. She enjoyed singing, dancing, studying God’s Word, and loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her...
Naomi Ruth Hatfield
Aug 22, 2025
Naomi Ruth Hill-Hatfield, a past service personnel employee of Boone Co. Schools and a longtime resident of Turtle Creek, WV, entered the pearly gates of Heaven on August 22, 2025 at the age of 91.
She was a long-standing member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Turtle Creek, WV.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Julia Bell and Elbert...
Jerry Wayne Gillenwater
Aug 21, 2025
Jerry Wayne Gillenwater, 66, of Drawdy, WV went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2025. He was born in Boone County, WV on November 26, 1958.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbie (Massey) Gillenwater; son Kevin DeWayne Gillenwater and wife, Amber, of Drawdy; son Jerry Dustin Gillenwater and fiancé, Heather, of Comfort, WV; and daughter...
Lori Lea Edwards
Aug 20, 2025
Lori Lea Edwards, 60, of Bloomingrose, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Lori was born to the late Roger and Judy Bowman. She was a Christian who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Carmen Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Brian Edwards; sons Johnathan Adkins...
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