OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Larry Scott Stephenson

Larry Scott Stephenson

Dec 2, 2017

Larry Scott Stephenson, 54, of Chesapeake, OH died Saturday December 2, 2017. He was born February 20, 1963, a son of the late Scott and Naomi Adkins Stephenson.He was survived by two sons, Justin Stephenson and Scott Stephenson; two sisters, Diann (Wayne) Kelley and Gloria Stevenson; one brother, Harold Marcum.Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday December 9, 2017 at McGhee-Handley...

Ervin (Bunny) Branham

Ervin (Bunny) Branham

Dec 2, 2017

Ervin (Bunny) Branham, age 81 of Danville West Virginia passed away peacefully in his home with his loved ones on December 2, 2017.Ervin was born to Frank and Pheoba Branham of Kentucky but was raised in Wharton, WV. While in West Virginia he worked as a coal miner for many years before moving to Pennsylvania. While in Pennsylvania he met...

Joya  L. Howell

Joya L. Howell

Dec 2, 2017

Joya Lee Howell was born to John Manning Howell and Kathryn Jean Howell nee Pennington on October 21, 1943 in Monclo, West Virginia. She passed away December 2, 2017, joining her parents, younger brother, James Michael Howell, and beloved older sister, Judy Ellen Sanders and leaving behind one brother, Jerry Ronald Howell of Dayton, Nevada and one sister, Karen “Kathy”...

Diane Sue Spurlock

Diane Sue Spurlock

Nov 30, 2017

Diane Sue Spurlock, 66, of Morrisvale, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Jean Johnson; and brother, Harold “Butch” Johnson.She was a homemaker and a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.She is survived by...

Ronald M.  Johnson

Ronald M. Johnson

Nov 29, 2017

Ronald McKinley Johnson, 57, of Jeffrey, WV died November 29, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV.He was a disabled coal miner and a member of UMWA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Hazel Burgess Johnson; a brother, Gary Johnson; and a nephew, Bryan Johnson.He is survived by his wife, Donna Johnson; daughter, Brandi (Anthony) Runyon of...

Zachary Grant Harris

Zachary Grant Harris

Nov 28, 2017

Zachary Grant Harris of Foster, WV went home to the Lord on his 27 birthday after a work accident on November 28, 2017. He was born in 1990 and was the baby of the family. He was a loyal friend and a dependable family member. He was a 2009 graduate of Scott High School and attended Bridgemont Technical College. He...

Gracie Cochran

Gracie Cochran

Nov 27, 2017

Gracie Cochran, 78, of Six Mile, WV passed away November 27, 2017 at her home. She was born June 22, 1939 and was a daughter of the late Harrison and Gertie Adkins. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Hill of Harts; sisters, Norma of Charleston and Mary of Chapmanville; brother, Harry of Harts; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.Service will...

Tery Wayne Price

Tery Wayne Price

Nov 27, 2017

Terry Wayne Price, 66, of Madison passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at home. He was born March 17, 1951 and was a son of the late Edsel and Phyllis Price. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Gaye Price and Donna Hughes; and brothers, Allen Price and Johnny Price.He is survived by his son, Gabriel Wayne Price; sisters,...

Ricky David Hudson

Ricky David Hudson

Nov 25, 2017

Ricky David Hudson, 60, of Kanawha City, WV sadly departed this life on November 25, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born December 11, 1956 in High Coal, WV and was a son of the late Earl and Louise Hudson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Hudson.He...

Brenda Kay "Dooke" Wheatley

Brenda Kay "Dooke" Wheatley

Nov 23, 2017

Brenda Kay Wheatley “Dooke”, 65, of Lick Creek in Danville, WV passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born June 8, 1952 in Madison, WV and was a daughter of the late Clinton and Hester Jarrell Boehm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dickie” Wheatley.She is survived by her daughters, Melissa...

Veronica J. Bias

Veronica J. Bias

Nov 19, 2017

Veronica J. “Ronnie” Bias, 65, of Six Mile, WV passed away November 19, 2017. She was born September 3, 1952 and was a daughter of the late Ronald and Lucille Spencer Bias. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Remus “Skip” Ellis II; and nephew, Remus “Scooter” Ellis III. She is survived by her...

Jerry "Sleepy" Jeffrey

Jerry "Sleepy" Jeffrey

Nov 19, 2017

Jerry Odell Jeffrey (Sleepy), 81, of Hewett, WV departed this life Sunday November 19, 2017. He was born March 1, 1936.Jerry was a member of the Spencer Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie Sue Jeffrey (Nichols); his parents Chester and Dixie Jeffrey; and his siblings Clyde, Claud, Francis, Delvin, Lois, Becky, Randall and Curtis. He...

Judy Sanders

Judy Sanders

Nov 19, 2017

Judy Ellen Sanders was born to John Manning Howell and Kathryn Jean Howell Pennington on April 10, 1941 in Monclo, West Virginia. She passed away November 19, 2017, joining her parents and one brother James Michael Howell She leaves behind one brother, Jerry Ronald Howell of Dayton, Nevada; two sisters, Joya Lee Howell of Logan, West Virginia and Karen “Kathy”...

Everett William "Bill"  Chandler

Everett William "Bill" Chandler

Nov 17, 2017

Everett William “Bill” Chandler, 74, of Foster, WV was at home surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior for a glorious homecoming on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:05 p.m. He was born March 5, 1943, raised as a boy in Welston, Ohio. He was a son of the late Everett...

Brett Jason Wrightsman

Brett Jason Wrightsman

Nov 14, 2017

Brett Jason Wrightsman 35 of Danville, WV passed away November 14, 2017 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was preceded in death by his mother Toni Wrightsman.He is survived by his son; Hayden Green, and his father; John Wrightsman.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Handley Funeral Home,...

Robert Addison Jackson Jr.

Robert Addison Jackson Jr.

Nov 13, 2017

Robert A. Jackson, Jr. 74 of Foster, WV passed away November 13, 2017 at home.He was a retired truck driver and attended Fountain of Life.He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert A. Jackson and Dorris Jackson Sluss, stepfather; Estel Sluss and a brother; Lindsay Ray Jackson.He is survived by his wife; Ramona Jackson, sons; Eric (Andrea) Jackson and...

Nancy Lea Belcher

Nancy Lea Belcher

Nov 13, 2017

Nancy Lea Belcher, 73, of Peytona, WV passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born December 19, 1943 and was a daughter of the late Orlon and Leatha Sharp Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Sue Martin Elkins; and two brothers, Orlon Martin Jr. and Denny Martin.She is survived by...

Delbert Lee Branham

Delbert Lee Branham

Nov 12, 2017

Delbert Lee Branham, 61, of Wharton passed away November 12, 2017 at his home.He was born December 22, 1955 and was a son of the late Delbert and Carma White Branham.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Chelsey of Wharton; sons, William Branham, and Derek and wife Stacy Davis Branham all of Wharton; sisters, Tina, Tammy and Donna all...

Barbara Ann Perry

Barbara Ann Perry

Nov 11, 2017

Barbara Perry, 76, of West Hamlin passed away Saturday November 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1941, to the late Riley and Margaret Slade Spry. Barbara was a devoted mother to William (Connie)McComas II, Robert (Renea) McComas and Fran McComas. She was a grandmother to Natalie (Paul) Stickler, Robby (Carla) McComas, Megan Caudill, Amber McComas, Emily...

Connie Sue Vogel

Connie Sue Vogel

Nov 11, 2017

Connie Sue Martin Vogel, 79 of Alkol, WV died peacefully at home surrounded by family, under the wonderful care of Dignity of Hospice on November 11, 2017.She was born August 30, 1938 at Sharples, WV and was a daughter of the late Ruby Maxwell and Sebert Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister,...