OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Allen Norris Purcell
Jan 22, 2018
Allen Norris Purcell, 82, of Big Ugly Creek, Harts, WV passed away January 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington.He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Fran Campbell; son, Bob Kelly; a baby daughter; and friend Bob Adkins.He was retired from General Motors and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.He is survived by his wife,...
Irene Porter
Jan 19, 2018
Irene Porter, 85 of Branchland departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Friday January 19, 2018 at home. She was a member of Camp Branch United Baptist Church. She was born December 14, 1932 the daughter of the late Albert and Luella Ramey Clay.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her...
Mildred Thacker
Jan 18, 2018
Mildred Thacker, 89, of Branchland, WV passed away Thursday January 18, 2018 at home. She was born January 6, 1929 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Turner and Berdie Workman Dingess. She was preceded in death by six children, Laura Dean, Myrtle Miller, David Thacker, Charles Thacker, Kenneth Thacker and Ricky Thacker; five siblings, Lynard Dingess, Evie Lou...
Shirley Ruthell Hill
Jan 16, 2018
Shirley R. Hill 88 of Julian, WV passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, peacefully at home after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hill and her parents Jennie and Albert Shaffer.She worked for the postal service, and was a member of Olive Baptist Church, at Julian WV.Shirley is survived by her daughter and son in...
Charles Edward Kennedy
Jan 15, 2018
Charles Edward Kennedy, 92, of West Madison, WV was born January 2, 1926 at Earling, WV, youngest son of the late Perry and Easter (Noe) Kennedy. He went to be with the Lord at 2:15 a.m. on January 15, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown after a short illness.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two...
Matthew Scott Branam
Jan 15, 2018
Matthew Scott “Twinkie” Branam of Branchland, born January 13, 1990, made his peace with God and went to be with his Holy Father on January 15, 2018, after a long illness, at the age of twenty-eight years old. He was preceded in death by his father Orville Branam; grandparents, Mamaw Eva Dean Adkins, Papaw & Mamaw Arthur & Evelyn Branam;...
Eric Loeffert Vogel
Jan 15, 2018
Eric Loeffert Vogel, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of West Hamlin went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 61 on January 15, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on April 4, 1956 to his father John and late mother Marylin Vogel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a member of West Hamlin United...
Roger "Lefty" Jones
Jan 15, 2018
Roger “Lefty” Jones 71 of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord after a long battle of illness on Monday, January 15, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents; Boyd and Opal Jones, his sister; Louis Ann Jones, and his brothers; Howell Jones, Douglas Jones, Charles Jones, Johnny Jones, Tommy Jones and Paul Jones.He leaves behind his...
Jennings Clark
Jan 14, 2018
On January 14, 2018 Jennings Clark passed from this earth into Paradise waiting for that great resurrection day, with his loving family by his side.He was born March 1, 1943. He served at Liberty United Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by father and mother David and Lola Clark, brothers and sisters, Earnest...
Hazel Maxine Turner
Jan 11, 2018
Hazel M. Turner at the age of 98 went to be with her Lord January 11, 2018, after suffering a stroke. She was lovingly taken care of at Hospice House, South Charleston, WV.She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years William D. Turner and her parents; L.C. and Nora Stollings. She was born at Ottawa,WV August 18,1919....
Ovene Browning
Jan 11, 2018
Ovene Browning 92 of Morrisvale, WV passed away January 11, 2018 after a long illness, Lewy Body Dementia. She was a member of Maple Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Bernie M. Browning.She is survived by children; Robert Ralph Browning of Morrisvale and Rosemary (Ricky) Linville of Morrisvale, granddaughters; Jessica Linville...
Jimmy Lee Booth
Jan 10, 2018
Jimmy Lee Booth, 58, of Foster passed away January 10, 2018. He was born November 15, 1959 in Danville, WV, son of William and Dorothy Booth.He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; sister, Mary Grant; and children, Christina Dourgth, Jimmy James Booth, Jacob Booth and Jada Booth.A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, January 19 at Lake...
James Gilbert
Jan 9, 2018
James Gilbert, 86, of West Hamlin, WV was born in Logan County on September 1, 1931. He served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He was a coal miner and retired from Connor's Steel and Steele of WV. He was a resident of the Lincoln Nursing and Rehab Center in Hamlin, WV for 3 1/2 years. He...
Anna Gay Smith
Jan 9, 2018
Anna Gay Smith, 64, of Ridgeview passed away January 9, 2018 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.She was born February 20, 1953 in Madison, WV to the late Clifford and Martha Smith. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lou and Betty Jean.After her mother and father’s passing Anna Gay helped raise her brother and sisters along...
Danny V. Elkins
Jan 9, 2018
Danny V. Elkins, 62, of James Creek, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 9, 2018 after a long courageous battle with myositis disease. He was born April 19, 1955 and lived in Wharton, WV. He was a retired Fireboss/Shot Firer with 35 years of service to Peabody Coal Company and a 35 year veteran member of the...
Hazel Catherine Altizer
Jan 8, 2018
Hazel Catherine Altizer, 89, of Danville passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. She was born April 22, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Roger and Myrtle Lam. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George; sister, Marietta Helphrey; and granddaughter, Amy Altizer.She was a homemaker and was a resident representative at Black...
Verna Mitchell Woodrum/Holstein
Jan 7, 2018
Verna Mitchell Woodrum/Holstein, 93, of Madison, WV passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville. She was born on April 6th, 1924 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Bertie and Narssia Briggs. She was preceded in death by husbands Jack Woodrum and Kenneth Holstein, one son, Jackie Woodrum; two brothers, Earl and Dugan; two sisters,...
Annabell Meadows
Jan 3, 2018
Annabell Meadows 63 of Mud River passed away January 3, 2018 at home after a long illness.She was a member of the Mud River Church of Christ and was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney and daughters, Sue and Jennifer Meadows.She is survived by two grandchildren; Ethan and Emily Stewart, father; Virgil Berry and mother Lizzie Berry, sisters; Hazel...
Dwanna Ann "Donna" Workman
Jan 3, 2018
Dwanna Ann Bell Workman “Donna or Momma Donna”, 59, of Madison WV departed this life January 3, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington WV. She was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1958 to Dennis Bell and Sue Davis. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis; sister, Pam Elswick; nephew, Casey Elswick; and long time companion, Timmy Jo...
Pamela Louise Pennington
Dec 31, 2017
Pamela Louise Pennington, 69, of Lexington, NC was born October 7, 1948 at Bald Knob, WV and passed away December 31, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV.She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Pennington; mother, Opal Pennington; two brothers, Barry Pennington and Paul Pennington; sister, Rebecca Cave; and Alex Cave and Corbin Cave whom she considered her grandchildren.A memorial...
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