OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Steve Allen Shreve
Jul 2, 2025
Steve Allen Shreve, 68, of Danville, WV went to be home with the lord on July 2, 2025, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Nancy Shreve; son Robert; infant daughter Stephanie; and sister Diane Bryant.
He is survived by his loving wife Doreen; daughters Mary (Tom) Hager of Charleston WV and Heather (JR.) Walters...
Sharon Ann Peak
Jun 28, 2025
Sharon Ann Peak, 83, of Sharples, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at Charleston Area Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 22, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Earl and Virginia Crawley,
Sharon lived a life filled with kindness, compassion, and an unwavering love for animals, especially her beloved cats.
Sharon devoted many years as a...
Freda Mae Jones
Jun 25, 2025
With profound sadness and love, we announce the passing of Freda Mae Jones, age 94, of Hewett, West Virginia, who departed this life on the morning of June 25, 2025, after a long and courageous recovery journey following a fall in early March.
Freda was a remarkable woman — strong in spirit, deeply loving, and full of grace. She lived a...
Mildred Welch
Jun 22, 2025
Mildred Welch passed away on June 22, 2025. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens in Low Gap, WV.
Stella Delinda Griffis
Jun 20, 2025
Stella Delinda Griffis, 58, of Madison, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2025.
Delinda was born on June 8, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William Leon ("Bill") and Joan Griffis (née Stone).
Delinda was a devoted grandmother, and she cherished moments with her granddaughter dearly. She was a loving mother, daughter, friend, and she would do anything for...
Annetta Sutphin
Jun 15, 2025
Annetta “Cricket” Sutphin, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2025 around 1 a.m. at her home at Spruce Laurel, Boone County, WV.
She is survived by her long time partner Kenneth Thompson of Spruce Laurel; her five children, Dustin (Amy) Mayse of Hewett, WV, Matthew (Alicia) Mayse of Huntington, WV, Jenny Mayse of SC, Juanita...
Marlin Haywood Price
Jun 6, 2025
Marlin Haywood Price was born February 9, 1940 in Madison, West Virginia to the late Randall and Garnett Price. He departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025. Marlin was a hardworking union man who loved his family and had a family who loved him dearly. He also served in the National Guard from 1965-1967. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...
Betty Ruth Dotson
Jun 3, 2025
Betty Ruth (Huffman) Dotson, 84, of Julian, WV went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2025 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Jearldine Huffman, her brothers Benny Huffman and Robert Huffman, and by her husband and the love of her life, Shannon Dotson.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Mayberry (Timmy) of...
James Alvin Hopkins
Jun 2, 2025
James Alvin Hopkins, 71, of Danville, WV, gained his heavenly wings June 2, 2025 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia.
James is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Debra Hopkins; 2 children, Trena Hager (Craig Hager) of Madison, WV and James Brian Hopkins (Brenn Hartley) of Columbia, SC; sister, Barbara Jarrell of Hurricane, WV; and brother,...
Eddie C. Workman
Jun 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dad, Eddie C. Workman, on June 2, 2025. Pops was a true and faithful servant, he was a wonderful husband, father, papaw, brother, uncle and friend to many.
He was born May 8, 1944, in Whitman, WV. Eddie was saved December 30, 1973, became a deacon on November...
Maycee Faye Adkins
Jun 1, 2025
Maycee Faye Adkins was born on January 19, 2025 and gained her precious wings on June 1, 2025.
Although her time on earth was short, Maycee made an everlasting impression on the hearts of everyone. She was a happy and cheerful baby every day she spent in the presence of her family. A smile spread on her face and a warm...
Larry Earl Hill
May 31, 2025
Larry Earl Hill, Sr., 79, of Julian, WV, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025.
Born in Madison, WV, Larry was the son of the late Opie C. Hill and Mary Velma Hill. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet E. Hill, and his twin brother, David P. Hill. Larry was the last surviving member of his...
James Kenneth Burns
May 30, 2025
James Kenneth Burns, 79, of Hamlin, WV, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was born on June 23,1945 in Hamlin to the late Arminta Alice Burns and James Madison Burns. In his lifetime James Kenneth Burns was a farmer, and later on a Healthcare worker.
James Kenneth Burns is survived by his brother John Burns; niece Barbara Jean (Hobie) Smith;...
Mondell Harris
May 27, 2025
Mondell Harris a lifelong resident of Barrett WV died peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025, after a courageous battle of Parkinson disease. He was born September 19, 1943, to Mont and Ruby Harris in Barrett WV and graduated from Van Jr Sr High School in 1960 at 17 years old. He then went in the U.S. Army and...
Arbutus Bryant
May 26, 2025
Arbutus Bryant (90) of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord May 26, 2025. Arbutus was born May 6, 1935. She was the youngest child of Clara and Lewis Chafin. She married the love of her life Carl Lee Bryant, in 1952.
She loved gospel music and sang with several gospel groups throughout the area for many years. She was...
Cletis Lawson Messinger
May 25, 2025
Cletis L. Messinger was born on December 8, 1931, and left this world at the age of 93 on May 25,2025 to be reunited in heaven with the love of his life Corrina. He will also be reunited with his parents Myrtie and Roscoe Messinger, and siblings which includes his brothers; Clovis (Leta) Messinger, and Clayton (Lula) Messinger; sisters Mayme...
Lois Ann Lane
May 21, 2025
Lois Ann (Tompkins) Lane, of Jeffrey, WV, formerly of Monclo, passed away at home on May 21st, 2025.
She was born on April 23, 1939 at Delbarton, WV (Puritan Camp), and was one of 8 children of the late Earnest and Reva Tompkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Ray Lane Sr. of Monclo,...
Edsel Ray Hager
May 21, 2025
Edsel Ray Hager, age 93 passed away on May 21, 2025, at Huntington Health Rehab.
Edsel was born to the late Arthur Dewitt Hager and Gracie Hager on May 2, 1932. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Alma Hager, daughters Barbara Jean Adkins and Joy Ray and second wife Jeanette Hager.
The surviving family keeping his memory alive...
Lavena Lee Adkins
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lavena Lee Adkins, 61, of Branchland, WV passed away on May 19, 2025 at home. Lavena was born on October 29, 1963 in West Hamlin, WV to the late Ralph Kenneth and Linda Lee McGinnis Slone and is also preceded in death by one son; Jeremy David Adkins.
She leaves behind her beloved husband; Raymond Wilson Adkins;...
Stephen Wayne Green
May 19, 2025
Stephen Wayne Green, 66, of Uneeda, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at 5:25 PM, with his family by his side.
Born on February 26, 1959, Stephen was a man of quiet strength, steady hands, and a contagious laugh that could be heard in any room. He spent his life rooted in Boone County, where he became a...
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