OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Elva Chandler
Apr 25, 2018
Elva Hooser Chandler 92 of Danville, WV died Wednesday April 25, 2018. She was born October 23, 1925 a daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie Lovejoy Hooser. She was also preceded in death by her husband Shelby Chandler; a son Nelwyn Chandler; a daughter Sandra Holstein; a sister Cora Hill; and brothers Leonard, Ernest, and Claude Hooser.She is survived...
Naomi Ruth Clay
Apr 23, 2018
Naomi Ruth Clay 89, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2018. She was born December 23, 1928 a daughter of the late Roy and Jesse Thurman McComas. She was also preceded in death by her husband Verlin “Shuck” Clay; great- great granddaughter Jypsy Lynn Adkins; four brothers, Russell McComas, Roy McComas Jr., Ossie...
Emma Alice Dolin
Apr 22, 2018
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Emma Alice Dolin, 88, of Foster,WV went to be with the Lord April 22nd, 2018She was born to the late Irvin Vanderbilt and Naoma Pearl Cabell, Dec 12th, 1929 in Wharton, WV.Emma attended Van High School then graduated from Scott High School.She married the late Noah Franklin Dolin in 1948.Their first home was in Beckley,...
Richard B. Wilburn
Apr 20, 2018
Richard B. Wilburn of Julian, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 20, 2018. He was born to the late John P. and Inez (Martin) Wilburn on January 17, 1942. Richard was a born-again Christian and a member of Pinnacle Church at Julian. He was also a retired coal miner and worked for...
Lawrence Dale Miller
Apr 20, 2018
Lawrence “Dale” Miller, 61, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Clothier, WV, departed this life on April 20, 2018 while at home surrounded by his family.Dale fought a long battle with black lung disease. He was a gracious organ donor recipient and enjoyed several years of healthy life after his double lung transplant in 2010.Dale was born in Madison, WV...
Roger Lee Weaver
Apr 14, 2018
Roger Lee Weaver, 71, of Madison, WV passed away on April 14, 2018 at home with family following a long and courageous battle with cancer.Roger was born to Guy and Freda Weaver on July 9, 1946. He married Sharon Greene Weaver on June 1966. He owned and operated Weaver Auto Supply Inc. for 30 years. He worked as the Manager...
Raymond David Halstead
Apr 12, 2018
Raymond David Halstead, 68, of Ridgeview went home to be with the God he faithfully served for more than 30 years, Thursday, April 12, 2018 after a long illness.He was the Pastor of the Morning Star House of Prayer at Ridgeview, a 36 year veteran of the coal mines, a dedicated member of the UMWA, a devoted husband, father, brother,...
Tim (Thomas) Lee Drake
Apr 11, 2018
Tim (Thomas) Lee Drake, 69, of Madison, WV was born March 28, 1949 in Madison, WV to the late Lawrence (Paul) and Margaret Drake, and went home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Also preceding him in death was his son, Tim (Thomas) Lee Drake II. Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his wife Ruth Marie Drake; children, Allen Mullins...
Linda Lou White Adkins
Apr 8, 2018
Linda Lou White Adkins of Alum Creek, WV passed away after a short illness on April 8, 2018. She was born December 16, 1945 and was raised in Van WV. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie.She is survived by her sons, Dwayne, Brian and Timothy; many grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.The last two years of her life, Linda...
Bill Joe Gillenwater
Apr 8, 2018
Bill Joe Gillenwater, follower of Christ, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2018. He was born August 9, 1946. He will be missed.He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Gillenwater; his mother, Betty Martin Gillenwater; and his cousins, Jim and Donna Jean Gillenwater.He was a member...
Dorothy "Bood" McComas
Apr 6, 2018
Dorothy “Bood” McComas 89, of Branchland, WV passed away at home Friday April 6, 2018. She was born January 21, 1929 a daughter of the late Delbert and Carrie Clay Beckelheimer. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Russell McComas, and a daughter-in-law Reda McComas. She is survived by...
Jennis Frank Fraley III
Apr 3, 2018
Jennis Frank Fraley III, 53, of Danville, WV passed away April 3, 2018. He was born October 28, 1964 in Madison, WV and was a son of the late Jennis Frank Jr.”Sunny”and Joyce Fraley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Wayne Griffith; maternal grandmother, Glenna Griffith; maternal grandfather, Harley “Buck” Griffith; and paternal grandfather, Jennis Frank...
Danny J." Joey" Blake
Apr 1, 2018
Danny Joe "Joey" Blake, Jr. 34 of Huntington, WV passed away April 1, 2018. Joey was raised in the Church of God by his aunt and uncle Rick and Kim Blake of Huntington, WV. He attended school in South Charleston and made his living as an auto mechanic. He is survived by his children; Preston and Evan, his aunt and...
Arvil "Bobby" Workman Jr.
Apr 1, 2018
Arvil “Bobby” Workman Jr., 86, of Van went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 13, 1931 to the late Arvil and Oma Workman (Gayhart). He was a retired construction worker. He was a long time member of the Bigson Freewill Baptist Church where he loved to worship...
Mae Bell Hager
Mar 30, 2018
Mae Bell Hager 70, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Friday March 30, 2018 at CAMC Memorial. She was born September 11, 1947 a daughter of the late Howard Mack and Sarah McClanahan Cooper. She was a school bus driver for LCBOE. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Zatto Hager II and Brenda of Hamlin; two brothers James...
Sherry Lynn Holton
Mar 25, 2018
Sherry Lynn Holton 34 of Madison, WV died March 25, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Ginny Dotson Holton of Madison; daughters; Hanna Holton and Emlee Holton of Madison and a brother, Wayne Holton, Jr.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Randall Brogan officiating. Burial will follow in...
George W. Scott, Sr.
Mar 24, 2018
George W. Scott, Sr 87 of Alkol went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab in Danville.He fought a courageous battle with Dementia.George was the son of the late Ingram and Florence Stone Scott. He was a member of the Morrisvale Missionary Baptist Church for 33 years. He loved God, family and...
Rose Marie Lucas
Mar 23, 2018
Rose Marie Lucas, 74, of Branchland, WV, wife of Merle Edward Lucas, passed away at home on March 23, 2018. She was born on July 26, 1943, to the late Frank and Sara Louise Honaker White. She was preceded in death by her brother Don (Jean Ann) White; sisters Margaret (Kenneth) Clagg and Ruby White.Rose is survived by her husband...
Jeffery Mark Pratt
Mar 21, 2018
Jeffery Mark Pratt 64 of Madison, WV passed away on March 21, 2018 after a very long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Enola “NoNo” Pratt, brothers, Greg and Michael, father in law Gay Tudor and sister in law Gina Tudor.Jeff is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lisa, son and daughter in law Shawn...
Mary L. Miller
Mar 20, 2018
Mary L. Miller of Danville, West Virginia went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, on the first day of Spring.Mary was born to the late Nollie and Ruby Vickers of Wharton, WV on May 28, 1929. She is also preceded in death by her husband A.T. “Burrhead” Miller, Jr. and a sister Jenny Runyon.Mary leaves behind those...
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