OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Bonnie Tomblin
Jul 15, 2026
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother.
Bonnie Lee Nelson Tomblin, 88, of Ranger, WV, born in Omar, WV, to Issac Frank Nelson and Mary Cordelia Gartin Nelson on January 12, 1938. Bonnie passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.
Bonnie was a loving wife and mother. A wonderful cook who loved to sing and teach...
Sharon Lynn Massey
Jul 15, 2026
Sharon Lynn Massey, 73, of Wharton, WV passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Memory Gardens on Low Gap Road, Danville, WV.
Franklin Delano Price
Jul 13, 2026
Franklin “Delano” Price, 93, of Uneeda, WV passed from this life after a brief illness on July 13, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.
He was born in Madison, WV on March 9, 1933 to the late Isiah and Melvina Halstead Price. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Julia Alene Shaver Price;...
Patricia Gail Clark
Jul 11, 2026
Patricia Gail Clark, 73, of Foster, WV passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
She was born August 3, 1952 and was a daughter of the late Jack and Shirley Hill. She was also preceded in death by her brother Phil Hill; grandparents Albert and Jennie Shaffer and Robert and Erma Hill.
Patricia was an RN at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital. She...
Paul Edward Stephens
Jul 10, 2026
Paul Edward Stephens was born January 23, 1937 to Willie and Texie Stephens in Logan County, West Virginia. Paul and his siblings grew up very modestly in the years following the Great Depression. His father, a coal miner, died in an accident when Paul was still a child. Paul passed from this earth on July 10, 2026 after a long...
Wilma Stewart
Jul 10, 2026
Wilma Jean (Barker) Stewart, 93, of Plainfield, Illinois peacefully passed away on July 10th after a short illness.
Wilma was born in Ashford WV on September 6, 1932 to the late Denver and Fannie Barker. Wilma was also preceded in death by her husband Dewey Stewart Jr. who passed away in 1999; and two brothers Harold Barker and Gerald Barker.
She attended...
Clifford White Sr.
Jul 10, 2026
Clifford White Sr., 93, of Foster, WV passed away Friday, July 10, 2026.
He was born March 4, 1933 and was a son of the late Goodwin and Martha White.
Clifford was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifetime member of Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578 in Madison, WV. He always took pride in wearing his military hat and never...
Sandra, Larry, and Lars Keeney
Jul 10, 2026
Joint Services for Sandra Dee Keeney; her husband Lawrence “Larry” Keeney Jr.; and her son Lawrence “Lars” Keeney III.
They were members of St. Mary’s Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
There will be a joint graveside service at Memory Gardens at Low Gap Road, Madison, WV for Sandra, her husband Larry, and son Lars on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM…
Handley...
William Fleming Drinkard III
Jul 8, 2026
William Fleming Drinkard Ill, lovingly known to family and friends as "Bill," passed away suddenly at home on July 8, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on January 2, 1956 in Huntington, West Virginia, Bill spent his life rooted in the Mountain State. A longtime resident of Madison, West Virginia, he was a man whose intelligence, determination, and work ethic...
Geneva Clara Baisden
Jul 7, 2026
Geneva Clara Baisden, 101 years old of Cannonsburg, PA (formerly of Six Mile Road, Ramage, WV), passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Concordia of Bridgeville, PA.
Born on December 15, 1924, Geneva was the daughter of the late James G. Hager and Nettie (Hall) Hager.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Baisden;...
Darrell Wayne Elbon
Jul 5, 2026
Darrell Wayne Elbon, 84, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2026.
Born August 8, 1941, he was a son of the late Ralph Jr. and Minnie Elbon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James “Sony” Elbon.
Wayne was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, Co. B. 58th Infantry and 697th Engr. Co. He later...
Helen Halstead Monk
Jul 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, family member, and friend, Helen Halstead Monk, who passed away at her home in Peytona, on July 1, 2026, at the age of 60.
Born on July 31, 1965, in Columbus, OH, Helen spent much of her life bringing beauty and confidence to others as a hairstylist....
James Edward Hager
Jul 1, 2026
In remembrance of James Edward Hager, 72, of Bob White, WV, born November 19, 1953 and passed away July 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Myrtle Hager; his five sisters and four brothers; and grandson, James Issacs.
Left to remember him is his sister Wanda (Roger) Lovejoy; his loving wife of 45 years, Clotene Hager and...
Briggs Wayne Bias
Jun 21, 2026
A little soul with the heart of a lion, Briggs Wayne Bias, blessed this world for 6 years before passing away doing what he loved on June 21, 2026.
It was truly Briggs that taught us the meaning of unconditional love, courage, and faith.
Every precious moment shared with him, every time he was “brave and scared at the same time,” every...
Herman Howard Miller
Jun 19, 2026
Herman Howard Miller, 89, of Clothier, WV passed away June 19, 2026.
He was born July 18, 1936 and was a son of the late Omer and Parthena Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Miller; sisters, Nancy Lockard, Edna Tabor, Emma, Ruby Jewel, and Eliza Etta; brothers Leonard and Ralph; and son-in-law...
Patricia Louise Jones
Jun 19, 2026
Patricia Louise Jones passed away peacefully at her home in Beckley, WV on June 19th 2026 at the age of 78.
She was born in Longacre, WV and spent her childhood in Barrett WV, specifically living in Boss’s Camp. She graduated Salutatorian from Van High School in 1965. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Morris Harvey College and a...
Lillian Ruth Miller
Jun 15, 2026
Lillian Ruth Miller, 88, of Madison, WV joined her Heavenly Father and passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 15, 2026.
She was born in Man, WV, and was the daughter of the late Walter & Emma Thompson.
Lillian was a beautiful soul and the wonderful matriarch of The Miller Family; as she found joy, purpose, and contentment in her...
Daphenia Faye Whitman
Jun 14, 2026
A Recipe for a Life Well Lived
In Loving Memory of Daphenia "Daffy" Faye Whitman
Take one faithful servant of God.
Add a generous measure of unwavering faith, a heart completely surrendered to Jesus Christ, and countless hours spent in prayer for others.
Mix in abundant wisdom, Godly discernment, and the courage to speak truth in love.
Fold in a deep devotion to family. Daffy...
Jimmy Ray Caudill II
Jun 9, 2026
Jimmy "J" Ray Caudill II, 49, of Madison, WV, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026.
He was born on August 27, 1976 to Jimmy Caudill and the late Joyce Gunnoe.
He was a 1995 graduate of Scott High School and was known for his outgoing personality. He loved making people laugh, always looked out for those he cared about, was known...
Dennie R. McNeely
Jun 6, 2026
Dennie R. McNeely, age 86, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Beloved husband of Claudette McNeely; dear father of Dennie McNeely II (Colleen) and Debra Zednik (Brian); grandfather of Elizabeth Younkin (George) and Jennifer Rosso (Adam); and great grandfather of Tyler, Alina, and Raiden Younkin and Caylee, Myla, and Deacon Rosso.
He was the loving son...
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