OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Charles Ray Gurski
Oct 24, 2024
Charles Ray Gurski, 76, of Peytona, WV, passed away on October 24, 2024.
Charles was a retired electrician in the coal mining industry. In his spare time, Charles loved the many years he dedicated to coaching Little League baseball, and he also enjoyed tinkering with cars.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, June Ellen Gurski; parents, Joe and Evelyn...
William Wayne Meadows
Oct 23, 2024
William “Bill” Wayne Meadows, 78, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents Harry and Sylvia Meadows; also, by his second daughter Regina Meadows.
Those left here to cherish his memories are his wife of 55 years, Linda...
Katrina Ann Searls
Oct 23, 2024
Katrina Ann (Sissy) Searls 87, of Alkol was born October 8, 1937 and passed away on October 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.J. Searls, of 69 years, two daughters, Lana Gillenwater and Sandi Lovejoy, and one son, Gary Searls.
She is survived by her children, Bruce (Beverly) Searls of...
Sandra Denise Sharp
Oct 17, 2024
Sandra Denise Sharp, 61, of Peytona, WV, passed away October 17, 2024.
Sandy loved her job as a veterinarian technician. She dedicated many years to Dr. Music and Madison Animal Hospital, where she was an advocate for animal rights and rescue. Sandy was very kind and humble. She enjoyed the simple things and loved her life with her husband, Joseph and...
George Alfred Light
Oct 17, 2024
George Alfred Light, 70, of Danville, WV, made his journey home with his loving Savior on October 17, 2024 after a long illness.
He was a 1972 graduate of Sharples High School. After graduation, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy for 2 years.
George retired from the coal industry where he worked for 30 years. After retirement, he continued to work for...
Tammera Dianne Hager
Oct 16, 2024
Tammera Dianne Hager, 66, of Danville, WV passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
She was born on December 15, 1957 to the late Max and Pat Hager. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Joey Hager and Steve Hager; and son David “Nick” Hager.
She was a member of Danville Church of Christ. After high school, she worked for the...
Janet Sue Albright
Oct 12, 2024
Janet Sue Albright born on March 25, 1943 to the late Dewey and Lori Bias. She passed away at JD Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV on October 12, 2024, at the age of eighty-one years old.
She is survived by the love of her life Delbert Albright for 63 years of marriage. She is also survived by her oldest daughter and...
Gregory Bryant O'Dell
Oct 12, 2024
Gregory Bryant O’Dell, Jr., 35, departed this life on Saturday, October 12, 2024 after a long battle with diabetes.
Gregory was so many things to so many people. Regardless of where your paths crossed, Gregory would forever leave his mark on you. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and son. As a passionate musician, he was a founding member...
Sandra Dinah Cook
Oct 10, 2024
Sandra Dinah Cook, 72, of Danville, WV passed away on October 10, 2024.
Sandra dedicated 30 years to working as a correctional officer. She attended Sharples High School and still enjoyed going to class reunions. She loved spending time with her two grandchildren and loved watching cop shows.
Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Cook; parents, Venus and Virginia...
Brenda Kay Jackson
Oct 8, 2024
Brenda Kay Jackson, 63, of Morrisvale, WV, peacefully entered into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jackson; parents, Weldon and Patricia Berry; brothers, Bobby Berry and Jimmy Berry; and granddaughter Devine Jackson.
She is survived by her sons; Jason Stone, Michael Stone (Jamie Hager), Bobby Jackson II (Ashley Epling), and Ryan...
Jon Anthony Griffith
Oct 6, 2024
Our beloved father, husband, son, and teacher, Jon Anthony Griffith passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family Sunday, October 6, 2024 in the home that he built 35 years ago on that very night. Jon was born on September 24, 1965 as the only beloved child to Carney (deceased) and Shiela Griffith of Drawdy, WV. He was the...
Melissa Dawn Holstein
Oct 5, 2024
Melissa Dawn Holstein, 56, of Madison, WV, passed away on October 5, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chuckie; brother, Andy; sister, Betty; and two nieces.
She is survived by her children: Shane, Hunter, and Alyson; mother, Jenny Holstein; and brother, Justin.
A memorial service for Melissa will be held on a later date.
Geri Lynn Martin
Oct 4, 2024
Geri Lynn Martin, 55, of Wharton, WV, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Geri Lynn was the daughter of Janet and Ronnie Brown and the late Rubin Lee Coffey. She was the oldest daughter and “second mom” to her siblings Bridgette (Bobby) Willis, and the late Rubin Lee Coffey II, Yvonne (Chris) Ball, and James Harmon. She was married to...
Mark Layne Castle
Oct 1, 2024
Mark Layne Castle, 58, departed this life to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 after a short illness. Mark was a retired coal miner of 16 years and an avid drag racer who loved hanging out with his racing buddies. He also loved collecting and trading Hot Wheels with his dear friend Billy Brown Jr., as he and...
Barbara Sue Mullins
Sep 29, 2024
Barbara Sue Mullins, of Morrisvale, WV, peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on September 29, 2024. Born December 18, 1943, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Barbara enjoyed gardening and canning with her husband. She enjoyed her flower garden and watching the hummingbirds. Most of all, she enjoyed swinging on her porch with...
Dreama Doreen Green
Sep 27, 2024
Dreama Doreen Green, 63, of Uneeda, peacefully entered into her Heavenly home on Friday, September 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Martha Anna Smith; brother, David Bowman and brother-in-law, Ceidle “Junior” Long.
She is survived by her adoring husband of 45 years, Doug Green, sons Jeremy (Maylinda) Green of Reidsville, North Carolina, Matthew (Amanda) Green of...
Mary Cathryn Cabell
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Cathryn Cabell, 71, of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
She was born March 28,1953 to the late Charles and Betty Dangerfield. Mary was a talented seamstress and loved to sew. She was a devoted Christian and a friend to all.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her...
Gladys Faye McCallister
Sep 25, 2024
Gladys Faye McCallister, 91, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on September 25,2024 at Hillcrest Health Care after a long illness.
She was a Christian. She had a love of singing gospel music in a group when she was younger. She loved singing and visiting in all the different churches. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her...
Gloria June Bender
Sep 24, 2024
Gloria Bender, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Big Ugly Creek Road following a long battle of kidney disease. She was born June 16, 1937 to Hobert and Fancie (Miller) Bell of Turtle Creek, WV.
Gloria was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, being baptized at the age of 13. She was a graduate of Scott High School...
Linda Johnson
2024
Linda Mae Johnson (Green), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away September 23rd, 2024. Linda was born in 1938, one of seven siblings born to Hobert & Enola Green . She grew up in Bim, West Virginia and graduated from Van High School in 1956. After graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the FBI, along...
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