OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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
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...
Kyle Joseph Garretson
Jul 26, 2018
Kyle Joseph Garretson, 58 of Brady went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1960. He was preceded in death by his father Kyle Garretson, a nephew Joshua Garretson, his grandparents Charles and Nova Garretson, and James and Lucille Brown.He is survived by his mother who provided...
Julia Mae Stephens
Jul 25, 2018
Julia Mae Stephens 85 of Julian, WV passed away July 25, 2018 in Charleston, WV. She was a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church, Morrisvale, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Julie Kirk Long, her husband, Keith (Nello) Stephens.She is survived by her children; Keith (Rachael) Stephens, Rita (David) Elkins and Pam Bowman, four...
Evah Marie Duncan Salmons
Jul 24, 2018
Evah Marie Duncan Salmons, 89, of Hamlin and Huntington, WV passed away from this life and into the open arms of Jesus on July 24, 2018. Evah was born on February 7, 1929 to the late Walter and Virgie Duncan. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Salmons and daughter Elwanda Smith; also four sisters, Bonnie Salmons, Myrtle...
Sandra Kay Williams
Jul 23, 2018
Sandra Kay Williams,60, of Danville, WV passed away July 23, 2018 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston WV.She was the manager of Magic Mart and was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Betty Miller Akers; and a brother, Roy “Topper” Akers.She is survived by her husband, Robert Williams, Jr.; daughters, Brandi Ferrell of Danville, Suzanna Jackson of Madison...
Jerry Duane Chapman
Jul 22, 2018
Jerry Duane Chapman, 67, of Midkiff, WV., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born January 30, 1951, in Effingham, IL., a son of the late Jerry Wayne Chapman and Agnes Margaret Rentz Chapman of Newton, IL. He was the beloved husband of the late Shelma Margaret Stanley Chapman. He was the loving father of his son, Jerry D....
Jimmy Lee Puckett
Jul 20, 2018
Jimmy Lee Puckett, 80, of Van, WV was born August 10, 1937 in Clintwood, VA and departed this life on July 20, 2018 at his home after a long illness.He was preceded in death by his parents Calvin Perry and Oshie Edna Puckett; two brothers Ray and Calvin Puckett; one sister Selma Totten; and two great-grandchildren Jimmy Clayton and Kaylee...
Wayne Keith Aliff
Jul 20, 2018
Wayne Keith Aliff, 64, of Dover, Del passed away Friday July 20, 2018. He was born October 6, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Mich., a son of Helena Hoskinson of Clayton, Del. and the late Hubert Lloyd AliffIn addition to his mother he is also survived by a daughter, Shannon Hobbs of Berkley Springs, WV; son, Adam Aliff Sr. of Smyrna,...
Ronald Earl Backus
Jul 19, 2018
Ronald Earl Backus, 54, of Greenview, WV was born August 5, 1963 and passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home with his sister Retha by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Magalene Backus; and his brothers, Ricky and Chris Backus.He is survived by his sisters, Retha Backus (CB Bella) of Blair,...
Lawrence Harold Tudor
Jul 15, 2018
Lawrence Harold Tudor, 78, of Camp Creek Road formerly of Alkol, WV (Lincoln County) went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018 after a long illness, surrounded by family. He was born March 24, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Lodis and Eunice (Adkins) Tudor. In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in...
Jewell Pauline Stollings
Jul 12, 2018
Jewell Pauline Stollings, 90, of Foster, WV passed away July 12, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19 at Family Gardens, Madison, WV with Gary Durham officiating.Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.
Jake Allen Thacker
Jul 11, 2018
Jake Allen Thacker 45, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday July 11, 2018 at home. He was born September 18, 1972 a son of the late Charles and Betty Merritt Thacker. He was also preceded in death by one brother Charles “Hokie” Thacker; and grandmother Mildred Thacker.He was a truck driver. He is survived by his daughters, Sara and Kendra Thacker;...
William "Billy" Smutko
Jul 5, 2018
William “Billy” Smutko, 91 of Mifflin, WV passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 5, 2018.Billy was born November 8, 1926, a first generation American, born to Hungarian immigrant parents. He was a proud lifelong resident of Mifflin, WV. He was an Army veteran and served his country during WWII. He was a carpenter for all and a construction worker...
David John Fennessy
Jul 1, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of David John Fennessy announces his passing on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. David was 35 years old and sustained fatal injuries following a car accident near his hometown of Madison, WV. David will be lovingly remembered by his longtime companion Melody Kimbler and their son, David Justin Fennessy (12) as well as...
Curtis R. Workman
Jul 1, 2018
Curtis R. Workman, 91, of Madison, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg, WV. He was preceded in death by his son, Carvis R. Workman; his parents, Sam and Laura Workman; three brothers, Gene, Edward and Medsil (PeeDee) Workman; and one sister, Mildred Harper, all of Bandytown,...
Theodric "Opie" Murphy
Jul 1, 2018
Theodric Murphy, affectionately called 'Opie', passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 after a well fought battle with cancer. During the last days of his life, he was supported by his loving family. Theodric was born June 30, 1951 in Taplin, West Virginia. He is the fourth of ten children born to the Rev. Tony J. Murphy,...
Billy Doyle Ross
Jun 29, 2018
Billy Doyle Ross, 77, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2018 He was born on October 15, 1940 in Wayne County, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, Hilbert Ross; and his mother and step-father, Cora and Charlie Isaacs.He is survived by his sister, Barbara Perdue of Greenview, sister, Garnett Butcher of Wyoming County,...
James Henderson Adkins
Jun 29, 2018
James Henderson “Hint” Adkins 71 of West Hamlin, WV passed away June 29, 2018 at home. He was born November 4, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late Garland (Jack) and Bessie Adkins. He worked as a coal miner and carpenter. He served in the US Marines in the Vietnam War. He was also preceded in death by two brothers,...
Janie Workman
Jun 28, 2018
Janie Workman 69 of Julian, WV passed away June 28, 2018 at home.She was a homemaker.She is survived by her husband; Benny, sons; George Benjamin Workman Jr. and Michael Allen Workman both of Julian, sisters; Connie Gail Miller of North Carolina, Linda Searles of Madison, WV, Donna Rose Smith of Cross Lanes, WV, Nancy Lynn Smith of Julian,WV, brother; Samuel...
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