OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
George William Chambers
Sep 15, 2026
George William Chambers passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 62.
He was born on February 17, 1964, and was originally from Danville, West Virginia. After spending a good portion of his adult life in Florida, George eventually made his way back home and settled in Madison, where he remained until his passing.
George worked in the fiber optic...
Jerry Lynn Tawney
Sep 26, 2026
Jerry Lynn Tawney of Danville, West Virginia, passed away at home on September 26, 2026.
Jerry was born September 12, 1939, the son of the late Sigel and Mertie Tawney. He was a 1958 graduate of Scott High School.
On July 13, 1961, Jerry married Hannah Ruth Butler, beginning a life together filled with family, faith, and many treasured memories.
Jerry proudly served...
Virgil "Corky" Spencer Jr.
Sep 26, 2026
Virgil “Corky” Spencer Jr. 74 of Hewett, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Corky was born March 6, 1952, son of the late Virgil and Pauline White Spencer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Kyle and Danny Spencer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorella Spencer; children, Carrie...
Alice Loraine McClure
Sep 25, 2026
Alice Lorain McClure, 83, of Madison, WV passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1943 at home at Manila WV, Alice graduated from Scott High School in 1962. She started work at the Boone County Courthouse in the Circuit Clerks Office for Maxey Mullins, working with the court docket. She then went to work at Westmoreland Coal...
Shirley Mae Crone
Sep 23, 2026
Shirley May Crone, 83, of Ottawa, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1943.
Shirley was a Christian first and foremost, and her love for God was at the center of her life. She loved singing at church and sharing her testimony about her faith and love for the...
Ada Marie Walker
Sep 19, 2026
Ada Marie Walker, 76, of Wharton, WV, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Services for Ada are incomplete at this time.
Elsie Joyce Busch
Sep 19, 2026
Elsie Joyce Busch, 78, of Uneeda, WV went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 7, 1948 to the late Luther and Delora “Dolly” Moore in Lincoln County, WV. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Franklin Eugene and Dorine Busch; brothers Buster and Mark...
Bruce Wayne Baisden
Sep 18, 2026
Bruce Wayne Baisden, born on October 4, 1966, in Madison, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2026. He was a cherished father, brother, and friend, whose vibrant and adventurous spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.
Bruce was the beloved son of the late Keither and Joann Baisden. He grew up in Twilight, WV...
Sheilah Elaine Green
Sep 16, 2026
Sheilah Elaine Green, 70, of Danville, WV passed away September 16, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
She was born February 6, 1956 and was a daughter of the late Hersey and Delcie Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Taylor Osborne, Carolyn Sue Smith, Thelma Jean Osborne, Terry Lee Osborne, Kathy Wood, Rocky Osborne and...
Billie Rose Bailey
Sep 13, 2026
Billie Rose Bailey, 87, of Bloomingrose, WV went to her eternal home on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
She was a loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents, Raymond and Lucy Short; her brother, Johnny; and her beloved grandson, Jason.
She leaves behind her daughter, Sherry Spurlock; son, Scott; brother, Dan Short; great-grandson,...
Edgar Ray Huffman
Sep 13, 2026
Edgar Ray Huffman, 98, of Hamlin, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday September 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his sons Ray Alan Huffman (April) and Rodney Huffman (Beth), his sister, Betty Layne and his brother Bob Huffman, 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Ray is preceded in death by his wife Mildred of 50+ years, his...
Thomas Edward Stowers
Sep 11, 2026
Rev. Thomas Edward Stowers, age 78, was born on July 26, 1948. On Friday September 11, 2026, Thomas left his family’s loving arms and walked into the arms of Jesus. Leaving behind a family whose hearts will forever carry the love, laughter, strength, and memories he gave them.
Thomas was the baby boy of the late Buster and Ollie Bell Stowers....
Rev. Howard Mander Hager
Sep 9, 2026
Rev. Howard Mander Hager, 96, of Prenter, WV, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on September 9, 2026. Heaven welcomed him home with open arms. He was a hardworking, spiritual filled, mountain of a man. His strong faith and beautiful soul will carry on through his family for years to come.
He was a retired operator from...
Scott Dale Boggs
Sep 8, 2026
Scott Dale Boggs, age 60, of Uneeda, WV passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Browns Branch Church, Gordon, WV with Rev. Phil Rowe officiating. Burial will be in Mid-Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown, WV.
He was born February 20, 1966 to Leo Richard Boggs Sr. and Betty Jo White Boggs.
He is survived by...
Joyce Ann Ball
Sep 8, 2026
Joyce Ann Ball, 76, of Missouri Fork, Hewett, WV, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at Charleston Area Medical Center after a long battle with kidney and heart disease.
Joyce was one of the toughest women. She attended Van High School where she was Miss Bulldog.
Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Cody Bias, and mother, Lilly Bias; sister, Patricia...
Sandra Kay Buckner
Sep 7, 2026
A loving Wife, Mom, Mammaw, Mimi, Sister, Sandra Kay Buckner, 73 of Foster, WV passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Sandra Kay Buckner was born on October 18, 1952, to the late Mazie (Bradley) Daniels and Edgar “Tac” Bryant. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Donnie Daniels, whom she lovingly considered...
Donald Louis Lucas
Sep 6, 2026
Donald Louis Lucas (Don) was born July 20, 1945 in Ranger, WV, son of Mack and Virla Lucas. Don was preceded in death by two brothers: Bud Lucas, Barboursville, Harry Lucas, Ranger and two sisters Sylvia Casto, Clearwater, FL and Ellen Adkins, Ranger. He is Survived by one brother Lonnie and Lonnie's wife Carol of Barboursville and one sister Carla...
Bradley Eugene Kimbler
Sep 5, 2026
Bradley Eugene Kimbler Sr., 55, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Brad was born in September of 1970. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time with his kids, and enjoying life. Brad was a truck driver and worked for Halls Trucking for many years. There was never a dull moment with Brad. He was always joking.
Preceding him in death...
Lavonna Napier
Sep 4, 2026
Lavonna (Big Sis) Napier 61, of Branchland, WV born on June 26, 1965, and passed away on September 4, 2026. Lavonna was the daughter of the late Ezra Dyer and Wanoeta Moon Dyer. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Brittany Aldridge, sister Anneta Dyer, son-in-law Dennie Adkins, niece Ava Steele, brother-in-law Todd Marcum, grandparents and many aunts,...
Vicky Lynn Burns
Sep 2, 2026
Vicky Lynn Mullins Burns left this world on September 2nd, 2026, and made it to her final destination, Heaven. Born on February 15th, 1951, she was preceded in death by her parents, George and Betty Mullins, her grandparents Herbert & Norma Pennington and Scott and Fanny Mullins, and her brother Jody Mullins.
Vicky is survived by her daughters, Kelly Browning (Barry)...
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