OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Thomas Patrick Murphy
Oct 11, 2017
Thomas Patrick Murphy 86, of Branchland, WV passed away at home on October 11, 2017. He was born February 17, 1931 a son of the late Thomas and Missouri Todd Murphy. He was a retired dock hand in the freight industry. He is survived by his wife Maxine Arnold Murphy; children, Thomas Patrick, Billy Joe, Toney Bonita, Randy Allen, and...
Hershel Prince
Oct 9, 2017
Hershel Prince, Jr., 69 of Uneeda, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017.He was born September 29, 1948 in Stowe, WV to the late Hershel, Sr. and Jewel Virginia Prince. He was a 1966 graduate of Scott High School, and an Army Veteran serving 27 months in Vietnam with the 65th Engineering Battalion in...
Christine Merritt
Oct 4, 2017
Christine Merritt 85 of Ridgeview WV died Oct. 4 2017 in Williamson WV. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.Christine was the daughter of the late Sesco H. and Maude...
Clinton Kyle Spencer
Oct 4, 2017
Clinton “Kyle” Spencer passed away October 4, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Kyle was a retired equipment operator for Hobet mines, and was an avid Nascar fan and loved old cars and trucks.He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Pauline (White) Spencer of Hewett WV.He leaves behind a son; Brian (Terri) Dolin of...
James "Papaw" Moats
Oct 4, 2017
James R. "Papaw" Moats, 82, of Madison, passed from this earth to his eternal home with Jesus on, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 7:04 am, after a short illness.He was born January 10, 1935 in Bloomingburg, Ohio. He was a full time employee of Boone County 911 Addressing. He was retired from the coal industry and was a retired member...
Paul Melvin Stratton
Oct 1, 2017
Paul Melvin Stratton, 79, of Big Branch Road, Danville passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.He was born October 2, 1937 at Camp Creek, WV to the late Thomas Jefferson and Louella Martin Stratton.He was retired from General Motors where he was a machine operator. He was a veteran of the United States Army.He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann...
Herbert "Herbie" Lee Canterbury
Oct 1, 2017
Herbert "Herbie" Lee Canterbury, 46, of Danville, WV passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born August 23, 1971, in Madison, WV to Herbert Frank and Sharon Ruth White Canterbury.He was preceded in death by James and Frank Canterbury.He loved football, fishing, and loved working outdoors. He loved being with friends and family and making people laugh and smileHe...
Lola Francis Reynolds
Sep 30, 2017
Lola Francis Reynolds, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia, with family by her side. Lola was born on May 24, 1929, to the late John and Jennie Smith, and was the last survivor of their 11 children. Lola was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Gerald Todd Lane II
Sep 26, 2017
Gerald “Toddy” Todd Lane II, 31, of Bias Branch WV was born June 16, 1986 and passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.He was preceded in death by his grandfather Gordon Lane, Sr. and his grandparents, Alice Faye and Ray Ferrell.Toddy was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew and cousin.He is survived by his wife, Kasey Dawson-Lane; daughter, Sophia Lane;...
Vickie Sue Ball
Sep 24, 2017
Vickie Sue Ball, 59, of Robinson, WV was born July 16, 1958 and passed away September 24, 2017 after a long illness. She suffered from a lung disease that tragically took her from all of those who love her.She was preceded in death by her late husband, Danny Moore of Dayton, OH; her father, Richard McDonaldson of Foster; sister, Marsha...
Glen Franklin Nida
Sep 24, 2017
Glen Franklin Nida, 70, of Foster, was born August 15, 1947 and passed away September 24, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Silbert Nida and Freda Leona Compton Nida Cook; sister, Mary Lou Vance; and brother-in-law, Carroll Barker.He was a coal miner and was a member of the UMWA. He was also...
Dallas Jarrell
Sep 24, 2017
Dallas Jarrell, 88, of Greenview was born October 8, 1928 and went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Edith Jarrell; brothers, Nova, Auther (Bubby) and Joe Jarrell.He was a member of GFB Church .He is survived by his wife, Tennessee Jarrell of Greenview; sons, Chuckie and Teresa...
Gary Lee Bias
Sep 23, 2017
Gary Lee Bias, 59, of Alkol, was born November 13, 1957 and passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017.He was preceded in death by his father, William Dean Bias; daughter, Ida Michele Egnor; brother, Emory Bias; and sister, Donna Gail Plumley.He is survived by his wife, Kathy Sue Bias; daughter, Felicia Hammons of Alkol; mother, Ida Bias; grandchildren, Anthony Egnor, Destini...
Christopher Scott Wright
Sep 21, 2017
Christopher Scott Wright, 52, of Foster was born December 31, 1964 and passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at CAMC Memorial.He is survived by his father, Bobby Sumler of Foster; mother, Ann L. Sumler of Pittsburg, TN; sisters, Deanna Kleyla, Joann Janson, Kelly Muhamed and Jennifer Middlethon; and brothers, Kip Lehr and Michael Dowdy.Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September...
Philip Tomblin
Sep 21, 2017
Philip Tomblin, 60, of Ranger, WV died Thursday September 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.He was born September 1, 1957 a son of the late Wayne and Virginia Wiley Tomblin. He was a retired laborer for the Labors Union Local No. 543. He is survived by his daughter, Lakin Tomblin of Wayne, WV; a granddaughter, Haylee Adams; a brother...
Lucille Ruth Searls
Sep 19, 2017
Lucille Ruth Searls, 82, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2017. She was born May 13, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Watt and Ollie Smith Elkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sons, Rickey, Timothy and Mark; several brothers; and a sister.She is survived by...
Andrew Marlin Abshire
Sep 19, 2017
Andrew Marlin Abshire, 76, of Madison passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home.He was born October 5, 1940 and was a son of the late Holly and Verna Halstead Abshire.He was a retired supervisor from AEP, an Army veteran, and a member of the Madison Moose Lodge.He is survived by his wife, Anna; son, Michael (Amy) Cregger of...
Ella Louise Adkins
Sep 16, 2017
Ella Louise Adkins 78, of Branchland, WV went home to be with our Lord on September 16, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1939 a daughter of the late John and Ivory Dean Brunty. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son Michael Ray Adkins; her sister Rose Lee...
Lyle Edward Eastep
Sep 10, 2017
Lyle Edward Eastep, 84, of Ridgeview, WV passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.He was born September 24, 1932 in Cabell County and was a son of the late Dana and Mary Perdue Eastep.He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired business owner of Courrier Services.He is survived by his...
Nada Jean Triplett
Sep 9, 2017
Nada Jean Triplett, 82, formerly of Salt Rock passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Lakin Hospital. She was the wife of the late Howard Lee Triplett. She was born September 13, 1934 in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Opal Adkins. She was also preceded in death by brothers Stephen Wayne and James Edgar Adkins. She...
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