OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Lawrence Edward Keeney

Lawrence Edward Keeney

Sep 14, 2018

Lawrence Edward Keeney Jr., 83, of Turtle Creek, died at home Friday, September 14, 2018, following a short illness. He was born August 23, 1935, in Charleston, son of Lawrence Edward Keeney and Louise Keeney Midkiff. He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence E. Keeney III.Larry is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandra Keeney; brothers,...

Betty Lou Holley

Betty Lou Holley

Sep 13, 2018

Betty Lou Holley, 84, of Hamlin, WV died Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born December 6, 1933 in Big Laurel, a daughter of the late Walter and Sarah Stowers Plumley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Odell Holley and three brothers Holbert, Hal and Boyd Plumley. She is survived by one son Michael Paul Holley (Vicki...

Rex Keith Holstein

Rex Keith Holstein

Sep 12, 2018

Rex Keith Holstein, 39, of Mud River, passed away September 12, 2018. Rex was a Stihl technician employed at Byrnside Hardware. He was a hard worker who was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Rex was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed.Those left to cherish Rex’s memories are...

Patricia Faye Kinser

Patricia Faye Kinser

Sep 12, 2018

Patricia Faye Kinser, 64, of Hewett, WV passed away September 12, 2018.She was born July 28, 1954 and was a daughter of the late John Hampton Sr. and Florence Blackburn Hampton. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Hampton, John Hampton Jr., Robert Hampton, Charles Hampton, and Frank Hampton; and sisters, Mary Christine, Virginia Price, and Sharon Elkins.She...

Eileen Mildred Hanks

Eileen Mildred Hanks

Sep 12, 2018

Eileen Mildred Hanks, 88, of Logan, WV passed away September 12, 2018 at home.She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Logan and a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Hanks, Sr.; son, James F. Hanks, Jr.; daughters, Michele Hanks, Emily Mabry and Laura Morzark.She is survived by sons, Jess R. Phillips of Las Vegas...

Eugene Arthur Crawford

Eugene Arthur Crawford

Sep 12, 2018

Eugene Arthur Crawford, 72, of Midkiff, WV died Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018 at Cornerstone Hospital. He was born January 30, 1946 in Hazzard, Ky. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Crawford. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Breedlove; adopted grandson, Jesse Crawford; four children, Harold Eugene (Debra) Crawford, Michelle Lewis, Eula (Jeff) Nerderman, Eugene Crawford;...

Patricia Lynn Hicks

Patricia Lynn Hicks

Sep 11, 2018

Patricia Lynn Hicks, 66, of Julian passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born July 20, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Carl Eugene Jarrell and Ora Marie Jarrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Arla R. Hicks Jr; and sister Deborah Bailey of Charleston,...

Danny  E Baisden

Danny E Baisden

Sep 9, 2018

Danny E. Baisden, Jr. 36 of Robinson, WV was born August 8, 1982 and went home to be with the Lord September 9, 2018.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Virgil and Mildred Baisden, maternal grandparents, Edmond and Virginia Bias, aunts, Shirley Miller, Linda Bennett and cousin Kevin Elkins.He is survived by his parents; Danny, Sr. and Sandi...

Phyllis Jean Turley

Phyllis Jean Turley

Sep 7, 2018

Phyllis Jean Turley, 88, of Ridgeview, WV, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2018. God’s presence was felt as our mother transitioned to her heavenly home after many years of suffering and illness. She always had the desire to return to college, so at age 35, after she had all of her children and they were...

William Paul Jarrell

William Paul Jarrell

Sep 7, 2018

William Paul “Billy” Jarrell, 65, of Madison, WV formerly of Bandytown, WV was born June 4, 1953 and was called to his heavenly home on September 7, 2018.He was a member of the Danville Church of Christ. He was a disabled coal miner from Bethlehem Coal Corp. and a member of the UMWA. He was a veteran of the US...

Millard Junior Kessinger

Millard Junior Kessinger

Sep 6, 2018

Millard "Junior" Kessinger, 78, of Foster,WV, formerly of Wharton, died suddenly September 6, 2018 at 5:40 pm at CAMC Memorial. Junior was preceded in death by parents, Pete and Jewel Kessinger of Alkol; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Ralph Clark of Yawkey; and his son, Stacy Bryan Kessinger of Foster. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara...

Carolyn Sue Totten

Carolyn Sue Totten

Sep 3, 2018

Carolyn Sue Totten, 65, of Hammond, Indiana, originally from Boone County, WV passed away September 3, 2018.She was a cashier for 25 years at Munster Marathon Gas Station.She is survived by her mother, Oleta Spurlock of Danville; her husband, Roger Totten; son, Nicki of Knoxville, TN; daughter, Laura of Hammond, Indiana; two brothers, Michael and Terry of Danville, WV; two...

Avery Ross "Joe" Morgan

Avery Ross "Joe" Morgan

Sep 1, 2018

Avery Ross "Joe" Morgan, 74, of Hamlin, WV passed away September 1,2018. He was a retired coalminer from Eastern Coal Company. He was a member of the UMWAHe was preceded om death by his parents, Wilson and Sarah (Marcum) Morgan.He is survived by his wife, Mabel Morgan; sons, Buddy Morgan of Culloden, WV, Avery Morgan Jr. of Ohio and Joe...

Harold Ray "Tony" Ball

Harold Ray "Tony" Ball

Aug 31, 2018

Harold Ray "Tony" Ball, 86, of Madison, WV passed away on August 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ball; his parents, Herbert L. and Kathleen (Collins) Ball; his stepson, Michael Knabb; and his grandson, Ezra Knabb.He is survived by his two daughters, Debbie Baisden of Madison, WV and Diane (John)...

Michael David Scragg

Michael David Scragg

Aug 30, 2018

Michael David Scragg, 63, of Salt Rock, WV died Thursday August 30, 2018. He was born April 21, 1955 in West Hamlin, a son of the late Ben and Elsie Hoosier Scragg. He is survived by his wife Alisha Scragg; three sons, Scott Scragg (Amy), Brian Scragg (Cortney) and Jerry Scragg (Laura); two brothers, Lonnie Scragg (Barbara) and Johnny Scragg;...

Wanda Lou Baisden Greene

Wanda Lou Baisden Greene

Aug 29, 2018

Wanda Lou Baisden Greene, 73, of Madison passed away August 29 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Rose Akers and her father, Clark Baisden; sisters, Lois Jean Bias, Honey Gail Mccleese, Rema Sharps, Molly Baisden; and brothers, Sonny Dale and Emery.She was the mother of Lillian Betts and mother-in-law of Tobe Betts of...

Johnny Ray Jarrell

Johnny Ray Jarrell

Aug 28, 2018

Johnny Ray Jarrell (the one and only) ,66, of Danville, WV formerly of Man, WV went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.He was born March 24, 1952 in Man, WV, to the late Patrick Jarrell and Margaret (Yanko) Jarrell. He was also preceded in death by one brother Patrick Stanley...

Harley Steven "Steve" Justice

Harley Steven "Steve" Justice

Aug 27, 2018

Harley Steven “Steve” Justice, 63, of West Madison, West Virginia, formerly of Gordon, West Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston West Virginia on August 27, 2018 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.Steve was a 1974 graduate of Van Jr/Sr High School and he continued to...

Donald Brunty

Donald Brunty

Aug 25, 2018

Donald Brunty, 76, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard, KY. Donald was the son of the late John and Ivory Dean Brunty, of Branchland W.Va. Donald was also preceded in death by his first wife Francine Brunty; one daughter Barbara; and three siblings, Rose, Louis, and Tuss. Surviving...

Travis Matthew Pritt

Travis Matthew Pritt

Aug 22, 2018

Travis Matthew Pritt, 42, of Costa, WV was born November 24, 1975 and passed away on August 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Aleisha Pritt; five sons, Tylor, Cole, Nathanael, Hunter, and Andrew Pritt; his mother and dad, Janice and Danny Allen of Ridgeview; and brother, Ricky Pritt.Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Handley Funeral...