OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Mary Jean Cottrill
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Jean Cottrill, lovingly known as Jeannie, 81, of Poca, West Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29th.
She was born on June 19, 1944, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Helen and Charles Irvin. She attended Dunbar High School and went on to graduate from Marshall College, laying the foundation for a life devoted to...
Frederick Durol Massey
Dec 29, 2025
Frederick Durol Massey Sr., 72, of Orgas, WV, left this world peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after battling esophageal cancer.
He was born January 17, 1953 in Charleston, WV, and was the son of his late father, Randall Durol Massey, and late mother/grandmother, Irene Massey, and grandfather, Frank Massey, who raised him. He was raised...
Glendia Kay Stacy
Dec 28, 2025
Glendia Kay Stacy, 79, of Louisa, KY, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025.
Throughout her life, Glendia enjoyed cooking, shopping adventures, and spending time in her garden.
Glendia is survived by her loving husband, Thurman Stacy, and their daughters: Sonja Brown of Madison, WV; Sharmin Smith (John) of Madison, WV; Diana Stacy (Donnie) of Jolo, WV; Carolyn Stacy of Elkin, NC;...
James Paul Hampton
Dec 26, 2025
James Paul Hampton 75 of Racine, WV passed away December 26,2025 at home.
He was the son of Florence Hampton of Pike County, Ky, his father John Hampton, Sr. of Paintsville, KY. And his wife Elizabeth Mae Hampton.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.
He is also preceded in death by Eugene Hampton, Charles Hampton, Virginia Price,...
Rosa Lynn Linville
Dec 21, 2025
Rosa Lynn “Rosie” Linville, age 63, of Foster, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1962.
Rosie was a loving mother, aunt, sister, and friend. She was deeply caring and an endlessly giving soul, always willing to give anyone anything they needed without hesitation. A devoted follower of Christ,...
Nancy Elizabeth Hudson
Dec 19, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Kirby Hudson 85, of Racine, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Nancy was born on May 13, 1940, in Charleston, W, the daughter of the late Emory Kirby and Ina Tamplin Kirby. Nancy graduated from Sherman High School and attended Marshall University. She worked as a beautician and...
Jimmy Eugene Nelson
Dec 19, 2025
Jimmy Eugene Nelson, 87, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Ranger, WV, died Friday December 19, 2025. He was born May 20, 1938 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Filbert Nelson and the late Norma Spurlock Nelson Messinger. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Nella Nelson, Gail Nelson, and Janice Van Haverbeck; brothers, Edsel Nelson and Damon...
Calvin Glen White
Dec 18, 2025
Calvin Glen White, 79, of Bandytown, WV, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Born July 1946 in Twilight, WV to the late Sola and Augusta White, Calvin loved to spend his time being in the mountains, whether it was in his Jeep or on his four-wheeler. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a member of UMWA. He was also a...
Robert Eugene McNeely
Dec 12, 2025
Robert Eugene McNeely, 80, of Huntington, WV passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.
Surviving Robert is his wife, Angela McNeely.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Red Tool House Church in Yawkey, WV.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Johnny Dale Green
Dec 10, 2025
Johnny Dale Green, 74, of Sylvester, WV passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Born June 1951 to the late John Henry and Abolene Green, Johnny served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the local VFW.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Wanda Tudor and Audrey Bartrum.
Johnny leaves behind a host of family,...
Gregory Gene Collins
Dec 10, 2025
Gregory Gene Collins, age 69, of Seth, WV, departed from this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 to mine coal in Heaven.
Greg was born on August 26, 1956 to the late Woodrow Wilson Collins and Irene Lucille Abbott-Collins. Greg also had a special person in his life that held a piece of his heart, the late Mary Ruth Collins.
At a...
Virgil Hugh Sharp
Dec 9, 2025
Virgil Hugh Sharp, 90 years old, of Temple, Texas passed away on December 9, 2025. He passed away peacefully and will be missed by many.
Virgil was born on February 19, 1935, to Virgil and Eunice Sharp in Ridgeview, West Virginia. He attended Brush Creek school as a child before beginning his work career in the offices of the Charleston Capitol...
Linda Kay Kelley
Dec 8, 2025
Linda Kay Hughes Kelley, 70, of Turtle Creek, WV, was born on September 30, 1955, and went to her Heavenly home on December 8, 2025.
Linda has joined her husband, Cecil (Butter) Jr. and her son, Curtis Kelley.
She was the daughter of the late James “Shorty” Hughes and Lola “Violet” Cooper.
She is survived by daughters, Crystal (Bud) Elkins of Hewett, WV,...
Dianna Sue Marcum
Dec 8, 2025
Dianna Sue Marcum, a woman whose life was centered around love, laughter, and family, passed away peacefully Dec. 8th, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished most.
Born into the loving family of Betty and Elmer Keffer, who preceded her in death, Dianna grew up with a joyful spirit and a heart...
Betty Adkins
Dec 7, 2025
Betty L. Elkins Bellomy Adkins, age 86, of Huntington WV, passed away on December 7, 2025. Betty was born on May 29, 1939, in Raleigh County, WV to the late Rev. Stephen Benton Elkins and Rev. Cora Rae McCoy Elkins. Betty grieved the loss of two loving husbands, Willard Bellomy and Howard C. "Bill" Adkins. Betty is also preceded in...
Betty Lou Smith Triplett
Dec 7, 2025
Betty Lou Smith Triplett, 81, entered her heavenly home on December 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 18, 1944, she was the daughter of Oma Parsons Smith and James Smith and a lifelong resident of Branchland, West Virginia. Betty built her life upon faith, family, and an unwavering devotion to the Lord.For 55 years,...
Thomas White
Dec 2, 2025
Thomas White, Jr., 83, of Kodak Tennessee, formerly Gordon, WV, passed away December 2, 2025.
He was met by his parents, Tom and Opal; brothers Billy, Johnny, Bobby, and Charlie; his sister, Sue; sister-in-law Janet; brothers-in-law, Frank and James.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Ann White; children, Steven White of Kodak, TN, Greg White (Anna)...
Wanda Laurene Sutphin
Dec 1, 2025
Wanda Laurene Sutphin, 83, of Bigson, WV passed from this life December 1, 2025.
She was born November 12, 1942.
Family members proceeding her in death are her parents, Robert and Opal Halley; her ex-husband, Tommy Sutphin; siblings Herman, Clifford and Charles Halley, Joyce Halley, Phyllis Liddell, Faye Stone, Leona Halley and Geneva Warden; granddaughter, Racheal Sutphin; and great-grandchild, Everett Marcum.
Surviving her...
Dallas Dewayne Jarrell
Nov 30, 2025
Dallas Dewayne Jarrell was born on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950 to Otto and Estella Jarrell in Boone County West Virginia and departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 30, 2025 to walk in the glory of God Eternally.
Dallas is survived by his children, Josie (Michael) Russell, Dallas Montana Jarrell, and Shyla Jarrell grandchildren, Annabella, Adeline, and Alexa Russell, Zayden...
Timothy Mark Caserta
Nov 29, 2025
Timothy Mark Caserta, 63, of Ridgeview, WV, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Tim was born in 1961 in Logan, WV to the late Lance and Nellie (Ellis) Caserta and worked as a Maintenance Planner for Alpha Metallurgical Resources. He cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his...
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