OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Rev. John Henry Chandler, Jr.

Rev. John Henry Chandler, Jr.

May 27, 2017

Rev. John Henry Chandler, Jr. of Scott Depot formerly of Yawkey, WV passed away May 27, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, WV.He was a retired miner Eastern Peabody Coal, and a minister and a member of the UMWA.He was the son of the late John Henry and Anna Chandler and was also preceded in death by sisters; Jeanette...

Phyllis Loraine Jarrell

Phyllis Loraine Jarrell

May 24, 2017

Phyllis Loraine Porter Jarrell, 77 of West Hamlin, WV passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born March 16, 1940 a daughter of the late Norvil and Loreda Bragg Porter. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Godby; a granddaughter, Stephanie lien;...

Ernestine Sanders

Ernestine Sanders

May 21, 2017

Ernestine Sanders (nee Dials), age 75, born in Sharples, WV on March 30, 1942 to the late Edward and Tetora Dials and went to the Lord on May 21, 2017.Cherished wife of Tracy Lee Sanders; loving mother of Beth Ann Duncan (late Fred), James Buckley (Darla), Rodney Buckley (Drema) and Donald (Debra) Buckley, the late Robin Castro and Tracy Lesley...

Lee Dillon Justice

Lee Dillon Justice

May 18, 2017

Lee D. Justice 32 of Camp Creek, Julian, WV went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 18th due to a hunting accident.He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Robert and Ethel (Nelson) Justice and Bill and Myrtle (Hager) Berry; grandparents: Jesse and Billie (Dishman) Justice and Edward and Helen (Turner) Berry; and cousin (brother) Randall Burgess.He is...

Dewey Allen Meade

Dewey Allen Meade

May 17, 2017

Dewey Allen Meade, 75, of Sharples, WV went home to be with our Lord and his loving wife Susie, after a brief illness. Dewey left behind one son, Paul Allen Meade and daughter in law Lisa Meade; one daughter, Angela Kaye Lester and son in law Dennie R. Lester; four grandchildren, Elijah Aaron Messer, Jonathan Allen Meade Jr., Jarrod Sean...

James W. "Jimbob"  Raines

James W. "Jimbob" Raines

May 16, 2017

James William (Jimbob) Raines, 62 of Hewett went home to be with our Lord and family on May 16, 2017, after a short illness. Jimbob left behind one son, Billy J Raines (BJ), daughter-in-law, Melissa Raines, one daughter, Salena Skidmore, two grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was the son of the late Billy R. and Madeline L. Raines of...

Lettie Faye Stollings

Lettie Faye Stollings

May 15, 2017

Lettie Faye Stollings 85 of Danville WV passed away May 15, 2017 Hillcrest Health Care Center.She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Viola Powell Pauley.She is survived by her sons; Danny Stollings, Sr., David Stollings, Sr., and Darrell Stollings, Sr. daughter; Regina Bradshaw, brother; Phillip Ross Pauley and sisters; Carol Carlson, Christine “Cricket” McClanahan,...

Sadie Grace Ball

Sadie Grace Ball

May 15, 2017

Baby Sadie Grace Ball, May 15, 2017Dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. Sadie came into this world too soon and was taken too soon.She is being greeted in Heaven by great grandfather Dennis Eldridge.She is survived by her parents, Zackery Ryan Ball and...

Quinnie Elizabeth Richmond

Quinnie Elizabeth Richmond

May 15, 2017

Quinnie Elizabeth Richmond 92 of Twilight, WV passed away May 15, 2017 at Meadowbrook Assisted Living, Julian.She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her husband Lawrence and several brothers and sisters.She is survived by sons; Roger Richmond and Larry Richmond of Twilight and sisters; Naomi Burgess and Louise Anderson of Bob White, WV, three grandchildren and one great...

John E. White

John E. White

May 9, 2017

John E. White (Johnny), 73, of Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation surrounded by his family. He was born August 8, 1943 in Charleston, WV. John was the son of the late Harold and Odessa White. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Sharon; two children John...

Deloris Ann Sanders

Deloris Ann Sanders

May 8, 2017

Deloris Ann Sanders, 71, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday May 8, 2017.She was born April 5, 1946 at Lundale, WV, a daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Mae Dempsey Brickles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sanders; daughter, Bertha Mae Arnold; granddaughter, Tonya Michelle Simpkins; brothers, Carlos Brickles and Dennie Brickles; sister, Georgie Paugh;...

Darris (Bob) Dewayne Stowers

Darris (Bob) Dewayne Stowers

May 8, 2017

Darris (Bob) Dewayne Stowers born July 16, 1945, died May 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side in Palm Harbor, Florida. He was formerly of Clothier, WV and Waterbury, Connecticut.He was preceded in death by his parents, Hurl and Gladys (Linville) Stowers; brothers, Sebert, Hurl, Jr., Eugene, Teddy, Joe, Tommy, Charles, and Clyde Stowers; and sisters, Kay Bishop...

Harry  Lee Miller

Harry Lee Miller

May 8, 2017

Harry Lee Miller, of Madison, WV was born on September 13, 1935 to Earl and Sadie Mae Miller of Greenview, WV. He passed away on May 8, 2017 at the age of 81.Harry was a 1953 graduate of Scott High School and later went on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts from Marshall College in 1958. Harry began his professional...

Iris Jean McGraw

Iris Jean McGraw

May 6, 2017

Iris Jean McGraw, 87, of Uneeda, WV was born October 9, 1929 in Madison, WV and passed away May 6, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents; Cecil and Mary Wills Knipp.She is survived by sisters, Francis Naples of Knoxville, TN and Ruth Ann Murry of Niagara Falls, NY; and brothers, Pat...

David  Tarzan Bradley

David Tarzan Bradley

May 5, 2017

David T. Bradley 89 of Seth, WV died May 5, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charlaeston. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV. Burial will follow in Michaels Cemetery, Prenter with military graveside rites by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578, Madison, WV. Friends may call one prior to the service.He was a...

Sylvia Marie Caudill

Sylvia Marie Caudill

May 4, 2017

Sylvia Marie Caudill 92 of Madison, WV passed away May 4, 2017 Hillcrest Health Center,Danville. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Caudill, a daughter, Marsha Caudill and her parents, Floyd and Myrtle Mabe.She is survived by her daughter; Patsy Howell of Van, son; Jimmy Caudill of Madison, a brother; Kenneth Mabe...

Melvin Ray Moore

Melvin Ray Moore

May 4, 2017

Melvin Ray Moore, 73, of Danville passed away May 4, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.He was born May 12, 1943 and was a son of the late Melvin M. and Geneva Moore. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Fowler; and brother, Stephen Moore.He was a U.S. Army veteran and fought...

Vickie Ann Robinette

Vickie Ann Robinette

May 4, 2017

Vickie Ann Robinette, 60, of Foster, WV passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Duke University Durham, NC after an extended illness.Her greatest loves were her family, her church family at the Rock Creek Church of Christ, going to the beach and spending time with friends.She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 35...

James William Jenkins

James William Jenkins

May 2, 2017

James William Jenkins, 74, of Hewett passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was born November 1, 1942 at Scarbro, WV to the late James Christian and Garnet Prather Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Rose Grindstaff and Sharon Hancock; and brother, Charles “Jack” Jenkins.He was an Army veteran and a retired coal...

Edward Eugene Price

Edward Eugene Price

Apr 29, 2017

Edward Eugene Price (often affectionately referred to as Eddie) was born January 28, 1951 to the late Carl Edward Price and Rinda Elaine Price. He passed away peacefully on April 29, 2017 after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease. Edward carried a gentle kind spirit from cradle to grave. Eddie’s Christian journey began at an early age attending Saint Paul...