OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Patricia Ann Bragg
Nov 16, 2025
On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Patricia Ann Bragg passed away peacefully after facing a long battle. Her resilience, humor, and love never faded, even on the hardest days.
Patricia enjoyed many hobbies, but her favorite was crocheting. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was loved deeply and will be remembered for her laughter, compassion, and her spirit.
She...
Billy Wayne Buckner
Nov 15, 2025
Billy Wayne Buckner, 74, of Danville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Billy was born September 13, 1951 to John Jr and Lurlen (Dempsey) Buckner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Electa (Worley) Buckner & Andrew and Mary (Brown) Dempsey; sister Thelma...
William Barry Griffith
Nov 14, 2025
William Barry Griffith, 67, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born and raised in Bloomingrose, West Virginia, Barry was a 1976 graduate of Sherman High School.
He retired from Union Carbide after 27 years of dedicated service. Barry's greatest passion was ministry—he served as a youth pastor at the Grand Strand Church of Christ as well...
Heather Renee Singleton
Nov 14, 2025
Heather Renee Singleton, 32, of Madison, WV was born March 18, 1993 and passed away November 14, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Thelma Jane Williams (Keefer); maternal grandmother Daffene Sloan; and cousin Mikaela Lynn Abshire.
She was a member of Gordon Union Church, Gordon Union Church’s Ladies Aid and Gordon Union Church Gal’s Study Group. She loved...
Ronald Alan Richardson
Nov 13, 2025
Ronald Alan Richardson, 67, of Chapmanville, WV, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2025.
Born in 1958 to the late Forest and Lena Richardson, Ronald lived a life full of love, laughter, and resilience. He was a man who cherished family above all else and carried a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew him.
Ronald Alan Richardson, 67, of Chapmanville,...
James Edward Vinson Sr.
Nov 12, 2025
James Edward “PeeWee” Vinson, Sr., 80, of Branchland, WV, passed away peacefully at his home when “the clouds opened up and he saw Jesus” on November 12, 2025, in the presence and prayers of his dear loved ones.
He was born April 4, 1945, in Chauncey, WV. He was the son of the late James and Mae Vinson.
In addition to his...
Betty A. Taylor
Nov 12, 2025
Betty A. Taylor, 78, of Naoma, WV was born August 28, 1947 and went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2025. She fought a hard fight, but the Victory is now hers in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her son Timothy J. Tayor; her parents Charles W. and Kathleen Perdue; her sister Donna Ferrell; and her...
Mark Dewayne Messer
Nov 12, 2025
Mark Dewayne Messer, 63, of Danville, WV departed from this life Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at WVU Medicine - Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV.
He was born on July 23, 1962 to the late Noah and Goldie (Meeks) Messer. Mark loved the outdoors, whether he was four-wheeling, working on cars, yellowrooting, or ginsenging, Mark enjoyed it all.
In addition to...
Virginia Elizabeth Harless
Nov 10, 2025
Virginia Elizabeth Harless, 90, of Bim, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 10, 2025. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Rebecca Vint by her side.
She was born the daughter of late Albion and Grace (StClair) Pittman on November 03, 1935, at Barrett, WV and graduated Van High School in 1954. She married Marlin Harless on...
Goldie Jean Guess
Nov 2, 2025
Goldie Jean Guess, 72, of Branchland, WV, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
Born on June 22, 1953, Goldie was a daughter of the late Charles Dewey Adams and Marie Jeffrey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Diana Reed and Mary Starr; one brother, Charles...
Robert Lee "Bob" Brown
Nov 1, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Brown, 91, of Barrett, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1934, in Plymouth, WV to Everett and Mabel Childers Brown. Predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Sue Brown, he is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Susan and Rich Hottle, Julie and Johnny...
Roy Lee Smith
Nov 1, 2025
Roy Lee (Speedie) Smith, 73, of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025 after a long illness.
He was born March 1, 1952 in Madison, WV to Mary Martin Smith Jarrell and Roy Lee Smith. A 1970 graduate of Scott High School, he attended the Southern Branch of Marshall University where he played basketball....
Roy Douglas Blevins
Oct 31, 2025
Roy Douglas Blevins, 73, of Nitro West Virginia passed away on October 31, 2025, after a long illness.
He was a 1970 graduate of Overlea Senior High School in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the lead guitar player for his band in the 70’s in Baltimore, Maryland. He proudly served his country in the Air Force and in the Air National Guard...
Mary Frazier Lisicki
Oct 31, 2025
Mary Frazier Lisicki, 75, of West Hamlin, WV.
Mary was born in West Hamlin on August 18, 1950 to the late Archie Frazier and Junie Wiley Frazier and was raised by bonus mother, Gladys Frazier after her mother's death. Mary Frazier Lisicki went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2025 in the comfort of her own home.
She was preceded...
Robin Renee Watkins
Oct 30, 2025
Robin Renee Watkins, 59, of Peytona, WV was born January 17, 1966 and passed away October 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Lea Watkins; her mother Peggy Ann Foster and father William Myles Watkins; sisters Freda Halstead, Shelby Reed, Alberta Toney, Debbie Burgess, and brothers Hubert Watkins and Teddy Watkins.
Robin attended the Turkey Creek Baptist Church...
Chandler Steven Hayes
Oct 29, 2025
Chandler Steven Hayes, 23, passed away October 29th, 2025, at his residence in South Charleston, WV. He was a kind, caring, free spirited soul who would drop everything to help someone in need. He was born on January 12, 2002, in South Charleston, WV and raised in Boone County. He attended Brookview & Nellis Elementary and graduated from Sherman High...
Michael Eugene Stover
Oct 29, 2025
Michael “Mike” Stover, 74, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1951, to the late William “Bill” Stover and Fronnie “Granny” Stover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Charlotte Stover and Toby Baldwin, and three brothers, Randall Lee, Terry, and Frankie “Hooper” Stover.
Those...
Betty June Bias
Oct 25, 2025
Betty June Roberts Bias, 89, of Danville, WV went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at WVU Thomas Hospital after a long illness.
Betty was born June 6, 1936 in Mud River, WV to the late Lon and Ruby Hager Roberts, and baptized April 19, 1966. Throughout her life, Betty enjoyed hand embroidery, quilting, and gardening. She loved...
Ardith Rister
Oct 24, 2025
Ardith Nadeen Rister 92 of Danille, WV was born August 12, 1933 at Des Moines, Iowa a daughter of the late Harold and Neva Welch Brayley. She departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Boone Memorial Health in Madison, WV.
Mrs. Rister was preceded in death by her husband Jack and 2 sons, Randy and Bobby.
She was a homemaker,...
Shirley Diane McNeely
Oct 21, 2025
Shirley Diane McNeely, 68, of Seth, WV, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at Charleston Area Medical Center after a long illness.
Shirley was a homemaker and loved to converse with her many friends, cook Sunday dinners, and care for her beloved cats.
Born July 27, 1957, she was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ann Hager of Drawdy; maternal grandparents...
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