OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Arthur William Gallagher Sr.
Jul 9, 2025
Arthur William Gallagher Sr., 78, of Hewett, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Born June 29, 1947, in Hartford CT, he was the son of the late Joseph Gallagher and Dorothy, and stepson of Peter Lorenzo Pagano. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret Gallagher; daughter,...
Michael Newton Cook
Jul 8, 2025
Michael Newton Cook, Sr., 63, of Madison WV passed away Tuesday July 8, 2025.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Memory Gardens, Madison, WV.
Carolyn Sue Adkins
Jul 6, 2025
Carolyn Sue (Skeens) Adkins, 77, of Springfield, OH, formally of Branchland, WV, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after a long illness.
Carolyn was born on January 22, 1948, to the daughter of Edward and Verlena Skeens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert...
Paul Raymond Schultz Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
Paul Raymond Schultz, Jr., 71, of Griffithsville, WV, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025.
He was born in 1954 to the late Paul and Mary Schultz.
Left to cherish Paul's memory are his sons Tony Hager (Christie Lovejoy) and Kevin Hager (Tiffani); daughter Paula Smith (Rusty Mullins); grandchildren James Smith, Jacob Smith, Anthony Hager, Devin Hager, Andy Hager; great-grandchild Gavin Roberts; and...
James Edgar Drake
Jul 5, 2025
James Edgar “Jimmy” Drake, 78, of Madison, passed into the great beyond on July 5, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Madison, WV, to the late Paul and Margaret (Butcher) Drake. Jimmy loved soul music, WVU football, and the Cleveland Browns. He attended Scott High School, entered the U.S. Army at a young age, and proudly served...
George Leslie Jeffers
Jul 5, 2025
George Leslie Jeffers “Porky”, 50, of West Hamlin, WV entered the presence of the Lord on July 5, 2025. A devoted follower of Christ, a loving husband, father, and “pap pap”. Porky was born on February 26, 1975, to Joetta Porter & Richard Jeffers. He was deeply in love with his wife, Carey Jeffers, “Shug” or “Carebear”, from the moment...
Jackie Earl Terherst
Jul 5, 2025
Jackie Earl Terherst (69) of South Charleston WV went to heaven on July 5th 2025 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 8th 1955 to Carl (shorty) and Kathern Terherst. After high school Jackie went on to work in the Coal Industry where he stayed for many years. He married and raised...
Jerry Vanhoose
Jul 4, 2025
Jerry VanHoose, 79, of Rock Creek gained true independence from this world on July 4, 2025 - Independence Day.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Myrtle, as well as his siblings, Bill VanHoose and JoAnn Mitchell. Additionally, his baby girl, Jerri Paulette, who opened her eyes in Heaven, passed before him many years ago.
Jerry worked for thirty-one...
Terry Lee "Buddo" Legg
Jul 3, 2025
With heavy hearts and great sorrow we announce the passing of Terry Lee “Buddo” Legg Sr., who left this world on July 3, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on July 30, 1964, Buddo was a man known for his heart—almost as big as his head (and that was saying something). His humor, generosity, and unwavering love for his...
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 Marie Welch age 91 was born to the late Ashby and Alma Green Cook. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Dewey E Welch, daughter Sharon M Welch. Mildred Welch passed away on June 22, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter Deborah Welch Jarrell (Allen Wayne Jarrell), grandson Allen C Jarrell, granddaughter Stephanie D Raymond (Jonathan A. Raymond),...
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...
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