OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Marcus Anthony "Tony" Williamson II
Sep 8, 2024
Marcus Anthony (Tony) Williamson II 41 of Huntington, WV was gone too soon on September 8, 2024. Tony was born June 30th, 1983 a son of Marcus Anthony Williamson I and Lisa McComas Miller. He was preceded in death by a special cousin Sheena Williamson and Uncle Greg Williamson; Grandmother Hollena McComas and Grandfather Ossie McComas whom he dearly loved.
He...
George Edward Porter
Sep 7, 2024
George Edward Porter, 84, of Branchland, WV, went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2024. George was born to Willis and Beulah Porter on July 24, 1940. He graduated from Guyan Valley High School in 1958. He retired from Jabo Supply Corporation of Huntington, WV, where he served many happy years as comptroller. George was a proud member of...
Virgil Raymond Eplin
Sep 6, 2024
Virgil Raymond Eplin, 79, of Branchland, WV died September 6, 2024. He was born April 17, 1945 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Wetzel and Myrtle Brunty Eplin. He was a US Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by a son, Virgil Allen Eplin; a sister, Judy Eplin; brothers, Wondel Eplin, Daniel Eplin; and a granddaughter,...
Marie L. Stone
Sep 5, 2024
Marie L. Stone, 73, of Hamlin, WV passed away September 5, 2024 after a short illness.
She was born October 27, 1950 and was a daughter of the late Ernie and Mary Keyser. She was also preceded in death by son Ray Ashworth II; sisters Mary Keyser, Barbara Keyser, and Deelee Keyser.
She is survived by daughter, Angela Purdy (Stanley); granddaughter, Ashleigh...
Troy Miller
Sep 5, 2024
Troy Miller, 89, of West Madison passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.
He was born May 28, 1935 to the late Amos and Gladys Miller. he was also preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Miller; sisters Jane Barker and Freda Hager; brother Malloy Miller.
Troy worked several jobs. He worked at one in Summersville, WV for a few months, one in...
Delores Halstead
Aug 24, 2024
Delores Coberly Halstead, 90, of Bloomingrose, West Virginia, recently residing in Apopka, Florida, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024.
She is survived by her children, Barbara Halstead of Apopka, FL, Michael Halstead (Evelynn) of Bloomingrose, WV, and Steven Halstead (Chris Desilets) of Largo, FL; granddaughters Michelle Hufham (Rob) of Apopka, FL and Kadie Halstead of Bloomingrose, WV;...
Raymond Jarrell Adkins
Aug 24, 2024
Raymond Jarrell Adkins 75 of Branchland, WV died at home August 24, 2024 with family present. He was born April 20, 1949 a son of the late Raymond and Mary Smith Adkins. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; Leona Ferguson and Loretta Stewart; son Neal Adkins Sr.; son-in-law Richard Ray Holton; daughter Lucy Adkins, and recently by...
Richard Neil Nester
Aug 22, 2024
Richard “Neil” Nester died peacefully in his sleep this past Thursday in his home on Six Mile Road, where he had lived and raised his family for nearly fifty years, at 68 years of age.
Neil is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Debbie Nester and their son, Joshua Nester, both of Six Mile. He is also survived by his...
Darlene June Older
Aug 21, 2024
Darlene June Older, 64, of Sumerco, WV passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
She was born February 13, 1960 to the late Roy and Ethel Sansom May. She was also preceded in death by Alberta “Bertie” May, Jack May, Audrey Cooper, Leon May, and Helen Lacey.
She was an office administrator at West Virginia State University.
She is survived by her husband, David...
Charles Thomas Thrush
Aug 21, 2024
Charles Thomas Thrush, 89, of, Alkol WV passed away on August 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ellie Mae (Ryan) Trush; parents Clarence and Lena (Thomas) Thrush; and Grandmother Sue Gwinn.
He is survived by his daughter Victoria (Joey) Tully; son Charles Anthony “Tony” (Michele) Thrush; brother Clarence “Sonny” Thrush; grandchildren Beth Ann Vanhorn, Joseph Tully, Jessica Thrush,...
Tracy Elizabeth Miller
Aug 19, 2024
Tracy Elizabeth Miller, 54, of Madison, WV, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born on January 5, 1970, she was the beloved daughter of Ray and Mary Ball and was preceded in death by her parents and...
Loretta Alice Larzo
Aug 16, 2024
Loretta Alice Larzo, the heart of our family, the glue that held us all together, has been called Home by her Heavenly Father. She leaves us a legacy of unconditional love, strength, hard work ethic, generosity, kindness and devotion to God, family and friends.
She was a Boone County native and lived most of her life in Rumble. Her 89th birthday...
Brandon Joe McKnight
Aug 16, 2024
Brandon Joe McKnight, 36, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Brandon was born June 17, 1988, to Mearlene Thompson and the late Danny McKnight. He was preceded in death by his father Danny McKnight, brother Nick McKnight, grandfather William McKnight, grandmother Juanita McKnight and uncle Kenneth McKnight.
Left to cherish his memory are the love of his life Aleshia Carrico (Jake...
Pete Allen Laton Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Pete Allen Laton Jr., age 20, of Madison, WV was born July 14, 2004 and passed away August 14, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Allen Laton Sr., a sister Haley Brooke Laton, grandpa, John Butterworth Sr.; and grandpa, Steven Laton Sr.
He was a 2023 graduate of Scott High School.
He is survived by his mother Robin Williams...
Larry David Hager
Aug 12, 2024
Larry David Hager, 48, of Greenview, WV passed away on August 12, 2024 at his home due to unknown causes.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Larry D. Hager; his grandparents; and an uncle.
Larry was born December 1, 1975 in Logan, WV. He came to live with his dad, Larry D. Hager and grandparents at the age of 8...
Lurla Diann McClure
Aug 11, 2024
Lurla Diann McClure, 73, of Morrisvale, WV was born October 7, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2024 at CAMC.
She was a homemaker until her children were grown. Then she worked at Gabriel’s and Sams Club, where she enjoyed seeing old friends and making new friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Henry...
Anna Lea Smith
Aug 9, 2024
Anna Lea Smith, 93, of Spurlockville, WV passed away August 9, 2024.
She was a homemaker and a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Dona Stone Clark; her husband, Don Smith; siblings, Harold, Jean, Ralph, Tommy, Ronnie, JoAnn, and Infant Clark.
Surviving are children, Danny Smith (Rita) of Naples, Florida, Doug W. Smith...
Mary Jo Barto
Aug 7, 2024
Mary Jo Barto, 75, of Danville WV passed away on August 7, 2024.
She is preceded by her parents Gazie and Marie Barto.
She is survived by her sister Melinda Canterbury; nephew Raymond Canterbury, who she raised and made her home with him.
A service will be held at a later date at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Cody Phillip Smith
Aug 7, 2024
Cody Phillip Smith, 15, of Missouri Fork Road, Hewett, WV passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was born November 20, 2008 to Sarah Bishop and Jason Smith.
He was preceded in death by his mother Sarah Bishop; and by his paternal grandmother Catherine Smith.
Cody was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover. He was excited about starting Scott High...
Jack Perry Browning
Aug 4, 2024
Jack Perry Browning of Hamlin entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born, January 15, 1947, he was the son of Perry and Lena Browning and a lifelong resident of Hamlin where he graduated from high school. He also attended Huntington business school, receiving an accounting degree, working at various local companies and eventually retiring...
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