OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Sue Carroll Harris

Sue Carroll Harris

Oct 18, 2017

Sue Carroll Ferrell Harris, returned to her heavenly home on October 18, 2017 after a valiant battle with an unexpected massive stroke. Her devotion to family and firm belief in God supported her throughout her life and ultimately gave her peace to return to God’s hands.Sue was born, one of four children, to the late Cecil Alvin Ferrell and Audie...

Karen Scragg Kelly Davis

Karen Scragg Kelly Davis

Oct 18, 2017

Karen Scragg Kelly Davis died October 18, 2017 after her battle with cancer. She was born June 4, 1959 to the late Leroy and Zella Mae Bellomy Scragg. Karen is also preceded in death by brother Kyle Scragg; sister Marcia Scragg Lane; and extended sister Arlene Scragg Lovejoy.Karen loved her family deeply, was special to all who met her and...

Hobert Archles Dial

Hobert Archles Dial

Oct 14, 2017

Hobert Archles Dial, 88, of Ranger, WV died Saturday October 14, 2017 at home. He was born March 29, 1929 in Cuzzy, WV, a son of the late Amon and Sabre Dial. He was a veteran of the US Army.He is survived by a son Hobert Amon Dial and his wife Semele; a daughter, Deborah Cole; and two very close...

Metta  Marca "Meme" Hughes

Metta Marca "Meme" Hughes

Oct 11, 2017

Metta Marca Hughes (Meme), 85 of Danville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 11th, 2017.Metta , formerly of Barrett, was preceded in death by her parents William E. and Delphia Bradley, her husband Arnold Edward Hughes, her son Thomas Edward Hughes, her sister Maxine Jarrell and her brothers Boyce Merrill Bradley, Elbert Mansell Bradley and Marion...

Thomas Patrick Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...