OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Belva Mae Smith
Jul 18, 2024
Belva Mae Smith, 99, of Branchland WV. Born May 5, 1925, went home to be with the lord on July 18, 2024, at home. She left five generations behind with many wonderful memories.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024 at McGhee - Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV, with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow...
Linda Kaye Cook
Jul 14, 2024
Linda “Kaye” Cook, 73, a resident of Blair, WV departed this life on July 14, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Kaye was born mid-June of 1951 to the late Bobby and Audrey Nelson of Missouri Fork, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Lee Cook whom she loved, and he loved her...
Charley Rollins
Jul 13, 2024
Charley Ray Rollins, 85 of Chapmanville, WV passed into the arms of Jesus, July 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born January 30, 1939, he was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Virgie Rollins, son Timmy Rollins, brothers Frank “Dee” Rollins, James Rollins. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 66 years Janet...
Karen Lee Yates
Jul 12, 2024
Karen Yates, 70, of Danville, WV died July 12, 2024 surrounded by family.
She was born to the late Howard and Betty Berry of Mud River. Karen is also preceded in death by her first husband Floyd Arthur; siblings Jimmy, Kevin, and Larry Berry all of Mud River; and stepson Bobby Yates.
Karen is survived by her husband Donald Yates of Madison;...
Pamela Sue Harper
Jul 8, 2024
Pamela Sue Thompson Harper, 73, of Madison, WV, dearly loved mother, nannie, sister, and aunt, departed this world on July 8, 2024.
She was born on October 26, 1950 to Clyde and Ivory Gunnoe Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Harper; parents Clyde and Ivory Gunnoe Thompson; brothers Jack Thompson, Allen Thompson, Jerry Thompson, Richard Thompson and...
Joy Gale Ball
Jul 2, 2024
Joy Gale Ball, 79, of Hewett, WV gained her wings on July 2, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
She was born August 13, 1944 in Hewett to the late Leslie Clifford and Sylvia Macil (Hager) Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Ball; sisters, Flora Dot (Dottie) Gibson, Cloanna Raines and Linda Ferrell;...
Bennie Ray Triplett
Jul 2, 2024
Bennie Ray "Huff" Triplett, 87, of Branchland, West Virginia, passed away on July 1, 2024 at his home. Born on February 15, 1937, in Branchland, he was a lifelong resident of the area.
Bennie was a respected master welder, whose extensive knowledge benefited many in the younger generation. His life work began in his teen years at Donahue Brothers Pipeline, he...
Deborah Lynn Setser
Jul 1, 2024
Deborah Lynn Setser, 68, of Gordon WV, died on July 1st, 2024, at Thomas Hospice, South Charleston, WV from a battle against Cancer. She was born November 30th, 1955, in Madison WV to Lorena ''Patsy'' Hicks and Leonard Setser, of Gordon WV. She was an Underground Coal Miner for 22 years. Debbie had a way with people She could make...
David Ray Terry
Jul 1, 2024
David Ray Terry born on October 12, 1963 passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at the age of 60 after a lengthy illness. Loving husband of Terry E. Terry of Branchland, West Viriginia. Beloved father of Tammy R. Wuest (Chuck) of Parma, Ohio. Cherished Papa of Beatrice R. Wuest and Rebecca Farkas (Rob) of Parma, Ohio. Beloved son of...
Emory Lester Browning
Jul 1, 2024
Emory Lester Browning, 83, of Morrisvale, WV went to be with the Lord on July 1st 2024 after a long illness. He was born September 19, 1940 in Cameo, WV. Emory gave his life to the Lord on November 17, 2023. Something that his late wife Alice would have loved to have seen.
He was preceded in death by his wife...
Timmy Joe " Barry" Hager
Jun 29, 2024
Timmy Joe Hager, affectionately known as Barry, passed away on June 29, 2024, at the age of 64 in Peytona, WV (but he will always be 29 and three quarters). Born on January 24, 1960, in Madison, WV, Barry dedicated over 40 years of his life to working in the coal mines.
Barry was a man of many joys--hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling,...
Dorthy Mae Cavell
Jun 29, 2024
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Cavell of Cox’s Fork WV. Dorothy passed away peacefully at 5:30 pm on Saturday June 29th, 2024 surrounded by friends and family at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan WV. She was...
Richard Douglas Cook
Jun 29, 2024
Richard Douglas Cook of Uneeda, Boone County, West Virginia passed away on June 29, 2024 at age 69.
Rick was born on August 5, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to Douglas Ray Cook and Wanda Lee (Carter) Cook. He was the very first baby born at the new Cabell Huntington Hospital. Rick grew up in Charleston, graduating from George Washington High...
Geneva Kay Warden
Jun 29, 2024
Geneva "Jenny" Kay Warden, 73, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 at Beckley Health Care, Beckley, WV.
Geneva was born in Madison (Boone County), WV on August 27, 1950 to the late Robert and Opal Halley. She was also preceded in death by son Roy Silvia Jr.; brothers Herman, Clifford and Charles Halley; and sisters Joyce Halley,...
Janet Browning
Jun 29, 2024
Janet Browning, 70, of Wharton, WV passed away at home June 29, 2024.
She was a retired security guard and a member of Jarrells Valley Church, started God’s Gift of Love Ministry and Gordon Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvery “Bud” and Helen Johnson; sisters, Hazel L. Gibson, Connie M. Lawson and Charlotte Duckett; brothers, Don...
Brenda Jean Ball
Jun 28, 2024
Brenda Jean Ball, 65, of Danville, WV passed away unexpectedly at home June 28, 2024.
Brenda is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Chuckie) Heater of Greenview, WV, Lindsay (Mikey) Brown of Turtle Creek, WV, Johnna (Chris) Ball of Secoal, WV and Savanna (Cara) Ball of Huntington, WV; brothers, Douglas (Patricia) Workman of Mims, Fl, Gordon (Jodi) Workman of Chapmanville, WV, and...
Vicki Lynn Bias
Jun 28, 2024
Vicki Lynn Bias, age 64, of Alkol, WV passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1959, to the late Phillip Wayne Dickerson and Charlotte Ann Curd.
Vicki was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Her greatest joys of life were family, traveling, exploring, gardening, cooking, and horses. As time passed in her fight of...
Barbara J. Fairchild
Jun 27, 2024
Barbara Jean Thompson Fairchild, 91, of Madison, dearly loved mother, Nana, and sister, passed away peacefully in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on June 27, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Foster, West Virginia. She grew up on her family farm in Madison and was always obliged to share stories about her happy childhood and many siblings. A 1951...
Zachary Matthew Chapman
Jun 26, 2024
Zachary Matthew Chapman, 21, of Florida, gained his wings on June 26, 2024.
He was born August 19, 2002, in Charleston, WV to Matt and Shawnna Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Cheryl Buckner and Rebecca Workman; great grandparents Clarence and Katherine Felty.
He is survived by his children, Leilani Chapman of ft. Lauderdale,...
Larry Joe Berry
Jun 25, 2024
Larry Joe Berry, 65, of Danville WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 25, 2024. He was born May 2, 1959. He was the son of Howard and Betty Berry. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy and Kevin Bery; 2 grandbabies (Amy Lovejoy).
Larry is survived by his...
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