OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Arthur Franklin Thompson

Arthur Franklin Thompson

Jun 21, 2017

Arthur Franklin Thompson, 89, of Julian, WV passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.He was born January 2, 1928 in Morrisvale, WV to the late John and Pearl Chandler Thompson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Thompson, Cecle Thompson and Jerry Thompson all of Boone County and Kenneth Thompson...

Wilford White

Wilford White

Jun 20, 2017

Wilford White, 74, of Seth, WV passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017.He was born July 13, 1942 at Bim, WV and was a son of the late Lee and Margie Green White.He was a retired coal miner from Patriot Coal and a member of the UMWA.He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, William Russell White and Jeffrey Allen White...

Burley Lucian Kelley

Burley Lucian Kelley

Jun 19, 2017

Burley Lucian Kelley, 88, 0f Branchland, WV died Monday June 19, 2017. He was born April 8, 1929 in Harts, WV, a son of the late Preston and Evelin Kelley. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Romain Rakes Kelley; a son, Elva Kelley; daughter, Elizina Kelley Ferrell; grandchildren, Patrick Adams, Rhonda Woody, Isom Vance, Joey Taylor and...

Eddie Charles Halstead

Eddie Charles Halstead

Jun 19, 2017

Eddie Charles Halstead, 61, of Peytona, WV passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Halstead; and two sisters, Kathy Weaver and Donna Keffer.He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Davis Halstead; daughter, Farrah Halstead; son, Kaleb Halstead; brother, Billy Halstead; sister, Teresa Brown (Jim Bob); six grandchildren,...

Richard "Dick" McNeely

Richard "Dick" McNeely

Jun 18, 2017

Richard “Dick” McNeely, 72, of Blair born October 18,1944 went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Maudie McNeely; and one brother, “Weezie”.He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Judy McNeely; two brothers, Tom and Scott both of Blair; one daughter, Paula (Daniel) Wells...

Sharon Lynn Ball Vickers

Sharon Lynn Ball Vickers

Jun 18, 2017

Sharon Lynn Ball Vickers, 67, of Alkol, WV passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017.She was born in Madison on December 31, 1949 to the late William and Nina Nelson Ball. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy, Terry and Charles; and three sisters, Gloria, Glemma and Delores.She is survived by her husband, Victor...

David Wayne Pharr

David Wayne Pharr

Jun 18, 2017

David Wayne Pharr, 48, of Summerville, S.C., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at home after a long illness. He was a graduate of Charleston High School, class of 1986.David was born June 23, 1968, to the late Louis I. Pharr and Freda Pharr. He had been employed by Krogers Standard Distributing and Mountaineer Distributing. He...

Joyce Jean White Mitchem

Joyce Jean White Mitchem

Jun 17, 2017

Joyce Jean White- Mitchem 81, of Beckley, WV previous of Boone Co. WV passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, June 17, 2017.Joyce is preceded in death by her parents Ivan and Mary White. Husband Verner Lee Mooney in 1960, and James Robert Pettry in 1997.Joyce enjoyed hobbies such as dancing, karoke, gardening, yard sales, paying...

Aubrey Gene Horn

Aubrey Gene Horn

Jun 17, 2017

Aubrey Gene Horn, 51, of Branchland, WV and formerly of Linden, TX passed away at his home on Saturday June 17, 2017. He is the son of Sammie Horn of Spring Hope, NC and the late Benny Gene Horn of Many, LA. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Horn of Branchland, sons Robert (Amber) McDonald of Lucasville, OH, and...

Jody White

Jody White

Jun 13, 2017

Jody White, 53, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his home in Danville.He is survived by his son, Joseph W. White, 26; his daughter, Jasmine N. White, 18; his two brothers, Dellas “Punkin” White and Willard White; and his sister Julonda White.Jody was born to Dellas White and Joann McNeely in the town of...

Gregory Allen "Buck" Smith

Gregory Allen "Buck" Smith

Jun 13, 2017

Gregory Allen Smith “Buck”, 55, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born June 20, 1961 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of William F. Smith and the late Goldie Lovejoy Smith. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert.He was the father of Tabatha (Justin), Gregory Jr. (Chantel), Christopher(Megan), Allen(Jessica); grandfather of four; brother...

Melanie Lea Pauley

Melanie Lea Pauley

Jun 8, 2017

Melanie Lea Pauley, 45, of Sharples, aka “The Big Pup”, was born November 19, 1972 and passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Mae Pauley; and brother, Larry Joe Pauley. She is survived by her son, Brandon Lee Pauley of Dobra, WV; daughter, Marquie Nicole Thompson of Foster; father, Larry Pauley of...

Gregory Allen Yeager

Gregory Allen Yeager

Jun 8, 2017

Gregory Allen Yeager, 59 of West Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with spinal abscess and sepsis. He was born July 5, 1957. He left behind the love of his life, his wife Kathy; son Jesse whom he adored. Greg is survived by a loving and extremely close...

Jack Richard Workman

Jack Richard Workman

Jun 7, 2017

Jack Richard Workman 86 of Danville, WV formerly of Twilight passed away June 7, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was a retired coal miner and a Army veteran.He is survived by his daughter; Elizabeth Miller of Bancroft, and a granddaughter; Samantha Miller of Lewisburg, WV. Friends may call from 2:00-3:00PM Friday, June 9, 2017 at Handley Funeral Home Danville...

Ronnie Leon Ball

Ronnie Leon Ball

Jun 7, 2017

Ronnie Leon Ball, 74, of Hamlin, WV died Wednesday June 7, 2017. He was born April 1 1943 in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Rex and Myrtle Snider Ball. He was a retired bus mechanic for Lincoln County board of education. He is survived by the love of his life, Jean Ball; two sons, Ricky Ball (Nettie)...

Melissa Ann Ball

Melissa Ann Ball

Jun 6, 2017

Melissa Ann Ball, 48, of Ridgeview was born January 16, 1969 and passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Everett and Hessie Bowman and Lodis and Eunice Tudor.She is survived by her mother, Rosetta Kinchen; her father and step-mother, Fred and Loreeta Gail Bowman; son, Corey Ray...

Ezra "Eddie" Hall

Ezra "Eddie" Hall

Jun 3, 2017

Ezra "Eddie" Hall, 80 of Bald Knob, WV passed away at home on June 3rd, 2017. He was born on July 18th, 1936 to the late Rheuben and Gracie Hall.He was preceded in death by his two sons Ricky Hall and Scotty Hall. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, sons Jimmy Hall of Bald Knob and Johnny Hall of...

Bessie Mae Hatfield

Bessie Mae Hatfield

Jun 3, 2017

Bessie Mae Hatfield 76 of Danville, WV passed away June 3, 2017 CAMC Hospital, Charleston, WV.She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and will always be remembered for her love of God, her family, church, church family and her sense of humor.She was preceded in death by her parents; Allen and Mary Mounts Harmon and siblings; Jesse, Rayvon, Okey,...

Sue Meadows

Sue Meadows

May 30, 2017

Sue Meadows 45 of Danville, WV passed away on May 30, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her father, Rodney Meadows.She is survived by her children; Ethan and Emily Stewart, her mother; Annabell Meadows who loved her dearly, grandparents; Virgil and Lizzie Berry and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral...

Loretta Yvonne Roberts

Loretta Yvonne Roberts

May 30, 2017

Loretta Yvonne Roberts, 82, of Bim, WV died May 30, 2017 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a short illness.She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Everett Canada Roberts.She was the daughter of the late Arcella Roberts, stepdad Taylor Roberts and father James Cooper. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Mona Roberts...