OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Nelson Harry Buckner

Nelson Harry Buckner

Aug 22, 2018

Nelson Harry Buckner, 69, of Low Gap, WV passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at CAMC Memorial hospital due to surgery complications. He was born December 16, 1948, a son of the late Sherman Buckner and Brookie Perry. He was also preceded in death by brothers Norwood and Namen, as well as sisters Nellie and Naomi. He is survived by...

Ruby Midkiff Damron

Ruby Midkiff Damron

Aug 21, 2018

Ruby Midkiff Damron, 91, of Salt Rock, WV passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. She was born July 30, 1927, a daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Triplett Midkiff. She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy David Damron and several brothers and sisters.She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church...

Kenneth Lyle Nelson

Kenneth Lyle Nelson

Aug 20, 2018

Kenneth Lyle Nelson 69 of Belle WV passed away August 20, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston WV.He was preceded in death by his parents; Orville and Verna Meadows Nelson.He is survived by his son; Shannon Nelson of Charleston, WV, a daughter; Melissa Landers, of Belle, grandchildren; Jessica Landers, Ian Landers, Evah Landers, and Brady Nelson. Graveside service will be...

Timothy Daniel "Timmy" Dolin

Timothy Daniel "Timmy" Dolin

Aug 18, 2018

Timothy Daniel “Timmy” Dolin 33 of Madison, WV passed away on August 18, 2018 after a short illness.He was preceded in death by three grandfathers; Ira Dolin, Jr. Tommy Sing and Bob Cooper.Timmy is survived by his parents; Ronald and Erika Dolin, a beloved brother, Jackson Dolin and his two children; Alexxia and Dakota, grandmothers; Bea Cooper and Delores Dolin...

Jimmie "Lovell" Smith Sr.

Jimmie "Lovell" Smith Sr.

Aug 17, 2018

Jimmie “Lovell” Smith Sr. was born on February 23, 1936 at Jeffrey, WV and left to be with his Lord on August 17, 2018. Lovell attended Jeffrey Grade School and attended Scott High School. He was married on January 31, 1953 to Yvonne “Bonnie” Morgan.Lovell moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952 and started working at Lindsey Wire Co. He later...

Phyllis Ann Johnson

Phyllis Ann Johnson

Aug 13, 2018

Phyllis Ann Johnson, 80, a lifelong Madison resident died on August 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, and her loving husband of 50 years, Joe Johnson. Surviving are her son, Jeff, of Charleston; her daughter, Joanie Panger, her husband, Michael, of Charleston, and their children, Alex and Peyton; and PJ and his wife, Bonnie,...

Billy Ray  Hunley

Billy Ray Hunley

Aug 12, 2018

Billy Ray Hunley 80 of Ottawa, WV stepped through Heaven’s gate on Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was born on July 19, 1938 in the town of Clothier, WV the only child of William Jennings and Rolla Arvilla Hunley. In 1958 he graduated from Scott High School where he played football. Billy Ray married Patricia Dolin (Patty Gae), on June...

Karu Ison

Karu Ison

Aug 9, 2018

Karu Ison 90 of Madison, WV passed away August 9, 2018 Hospice West, South Charleston,WV. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur and Rosie Ison, sister; Jeanette Dollarhide and brother; Chavis Ison....

Charles Mullins

Charles Mullins

Aug 8, 2018

Charles Mullins of Madison departed this life on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was born September 12, 1935 in Clay County to Lundy and Maude Mullins. He was retired from Hobet Mining and was a member of UMWA local 2286. He was a member of Pinnacle Church of Julian.He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Doug; brothers,...

David "Nick"  Hager

David "Nick" Hager

Aug 5, 2018

David “Nick” Hager passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born March 1, 1984 in Charleston WV.He is survived by his loving parents; David R. and Tammy Hager of Six Mile, sister; Tarah Hager, grandfather; George Hager of Cox’s Fork, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.He was preceded in death by grandparents Max and Pat Hager, uncle Joey Hager...

Juddy  L.  Bias

Juddy L. Bias

Aug 4, 2018

Juddy Lee Bias, age 83, passed on August 4, 2018 at Boone Memorial Hospital where he was lovingly surrounded by family and friends.Juddy was a lifelong resident of Hewett, West Virginia, where he made a loving home with his wife Janice (Ball) Bias of 62 years.Born on January 8, 1935, Juddy was the youngest son of the late Omer and...

Virley Ferguson

Virley Ferguson

Aug 3, 2018

Virley Ferguson 58, of Branchland, WV passed away Friday August 3, 2018 at home. She was born October 4, 1959, and she was a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Richard “Ricky” Ferguson Sr.; her father Willis Parsons; and Sister Shirley Burton.She is survived by her mother Helen Triplett Parsons; her children, Larry Richard Ferguson Jr.,...

Gary "Mike" Lucas

Gary "Mike" Lucas

Aug 3, 2018

Gary “Mike” Lucas, 60, of Barboursville, WV passed away August 3, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born in West Hamlin, WV on November 14, 1957, son of the late Donald “Tiny” Lucas and Mae Frye Lucas Adkins. He was also preceded in death by brother, Conrad “Jody” Lucas.He is survived by son Gary Lucas (Lisa) of Fort...

Shirley Diann Eldridge

Shirley Diann Eldridge

Aug 2, 2018

Shirley Diann Eldridge, 61, of Danville, WV passed away August 2, 2018. She was born in Madison, WV on January 15, 1957, and was a daughter of late Clay and Shirley Workman Eldridge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son, Tommy Mitchell; and brothers, Roger and Frank.She is survived by daughter, Mary Mitchell Hamaker of...

Tonya Marie Roy

Tonya Marie Roy

Jul 31, 2018

Tonya Marie Roy, 41, of Branchland passed away July 31, 2018.She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 18, 1976 and was a daughter of Janet White of Wharton and the late Oather Lee White. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sonya Lee Ward; maternal grandparents, Jewel and Wilson Edenfield; and paternal grandparents, Bradford and Evon White.In...

Peggy Ruth Huffman

Peggy Ruth Huffman

Jul 30, 2018

Peggy Ruth Huffman, 60, of Julian went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 30, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Charleston, WV but was raised in New York and graduated from Brockport High School in 1976. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Jackie Huffman.She loved quilting, fishing, her grandbabies, family, trips...

Angela Hope Browning

Angela Hope Browning

Jul 29, 2018

Angela Hope Browning of Danville, WV passed away on July 29, 2018 peacefully with a smile on her face as she was greeted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; her Daddy; her grandparents; uncles; and cousins.She was preceded in death by her earthly father, Melvin Fred Browning; her paternal grandparents, Mora and Virginia Browning; and her maternal grandparents, Jay...

Shirley Bratton

Shirley Bratton

Jul 28, 2018

Shirley Bratton 80 of Wharton, WV passed away July 28, 2018 at Meadow Brook Assisted Living, Julian, WV.She was preceded in death by her parents; Peter and Gaye Adkins Ritchie, husband Tommy Bratton, grandson; Brandon Bratton brothers; Billy Ritchie and Jimmy Ritchie, sister; Frances Browning Hopper.She was a member of the Barrett Nazarene Church, active member of the community and...

Wanda Rafferty Aliff

Wanda Rafferty Aliff

Jul 26, 2018

Wanda Rafferty-Aliff, 71, of Ridgeview formerly of Vestaburg, PA went home to be with her loved ones on July 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mildred Rafferty; brothers, Sonny Rafferty and Terry Rafferty; sister, Roseanna MacFann; two nephews, David MacFann and Dewey Rafferty.She is survived by her husband of 47 years Robert Aliff; daughters,...

Glen McCallister

Glen McCallister

Jul 26, 2018

Glen McCallister, 80, of Ridgeview, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Sesco and Maudie Mae McCallister; brothers, William McCallister, Dell McCallister and Carl McCallister; and sisters, Charlotte McCallister, Ethel Adkins and Christine Merritt.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gladys “Faye” McCallister; sons, Glen...