OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Justine Frances Sharp

Justine Frances Sharp

Apr 8, 2017

Justine Frances Sharp, 82, of Forest, VA, formerly of Van, West Virginia, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Sharp, Jr.Justine was born October 7, 1934 in Prenter, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Cecil Brown and Opal Thomas Brown. Justine was retired from the Magic Mart in Danville. In addition to her...

Charles L. Toppings

Charles L. Toppings

Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Charles L. Toppings, 86, of Piney Flats, TN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Corner Stone Village. Charles was a long time resident of Chesapeake, OH. He was a son of Sesco and Elva Lucas Toppings. Charles was born in Man, WV. He was a graduate of Hamlin High School in Hamlin, WV. He served in the United...

Howard Edsel Sanders

Howard Edsel Sanders

Apr 2, 2017

Howard Edsel Sanders, 91, of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday April 2, 2017. He was born September 1,1925 at Midkiff, WV, a son of the late Barney and Emma Clay Sanders.He was also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years , Aileen Courts Sanders; two infant brothers, Leonard and Denver Sanders; and one sister, Lilly May Fortner. Howard...

Ova Jean Schultz

Ova Jean Schultz

Apr 1, 2017

Ova Jean Schultz 86 of Mifflin WV passed away April 1, 2017 at home.She was a member of Coal Valley Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schultz and a son, Robert Schultz.She is survived by her son, Jack J. (Barbara) Schultz, Jr. of Clothier; a brother, James “Bill” Pauley of Clothier; 2 grandchildren and 3 great...

Robert "Bob" Fleetwood  Byus

Robert "Bob" Fleetwood Byus

Apr 1, 2017

Robert "Bob" Fleetwood Byus, 88, went to his heavenly home on April 1, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Madison, WV. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Hubbard Hospice House, West. He was the son of the late Albert and Audrey Byus; born in Madison, WV on July 14, 1928. In addition to his parents, he...

Sybilla M. Caudill

Sybilla M. Caudill

Apr 1, 2017

Sybilla M. Caudill, 88, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2017. She was born to the late W.O. and Mary Miller on April 16, 1928. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; sons, Myron and Lester; brothers, Heber, Nathan, and William Jr.; and sister, Aneita Overton....

Violet Rose Smith

Violet Rose Smith

Mar 30, 2017

Violet Rose (Bias) Smith, 84 of West Hamlin WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30 2017.Celebration of Life funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th at McGhee & Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin WV. The burial will follow at the Bell Ross Cemetery on Long Branch Road.Violet was born August 17,...

Ronald Ransom Wiley

Ronald Ransom Wiley

Mar 30, 2017

Ronald Ransom Wiley, 74 of Ranger, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 30, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born December 26, 1942 to the late Ransom Wiley and Mayme Taylor Wiley. He retired in 2004 after many years of dedicated service to the WV Division of Highways. An avid...

Drannon  Lane Chambers

Drannon Lane Chambers

Mar 30, 2017

Drannon Lane Chambers, 70, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana formerly of Boone County passed away March 30, 2017.He was born June 30, 1946 and was a son of the late Leonard B. and Mattie G. Baisden Chambers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry W. Chambers; and sister, Carol Jean Kirby.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...

Robert "Bobby" Dewayne Jarrell

Robert "Bobby" Dewayne Jarrell

Mar 29, 2017

Robert Dewayne “Bobby” Jarrell, 58, of Madison was born November 18, 1958 passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017.He was preceded in death by his father Oril Dewayne Jarrell.He is survived by his daughter, Breeanne Nicole Jarrell of Madison; mother, Janice Jarrell; sisters, Jane Jarrell of Madison and Sherry (Kermit) Bender of Big Ugly; grandchildren, Cade Dalton Price of Madison and...

Dora Diane Bird

Dora Diane Bird

Mar 28, 2017

Dora Diane Bird, 68, formerly of Madison, WV passed away peacefully March 28, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She was a 1966 graduate of Scott High School. She resided in Fr. Myers, Florida for the past 30 years. She loved to decorate and spend time in her courtyard with her many plants and flowers.She was preceded in death...

Herbert Lee Pauley

Herbert Lee Pauley

Mar 26, 2017

Herbert Lee Pauley, 84, of Foster passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.He was born January 3, 1933 and was a son of the late James and Marcella Jarrell Pauley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Josephine Pauley; and brother, Bennie Pauley.He was retired from Mine Health Safety Administration...

Ruby Marilyn Asbury

Ruby Marilyn Asbury

Mar 23, 2017

Ruby Marilyn Asbury, 94, of Danville, Boone County, WV peacefully passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her family.She was born March 2, 1923 to the late James and Vinnie Sexton. She grew up in Coal Valley and married Arlie J. Asbury on February 7, 1942 who preceded her...

Dana Richard Tawney

Dana Richard Tawney

Mar 22, 2017

Dana Richard Tawney, 80, of Foster died at his home on March 22, 2017. He was born April 12, 1936 son of the late Sigel & Mertie Griffis Tawney. He was a retired coal miner, a job which he loved, and had his foreman papers and other certificates. He was a member of Rock Creek Church of Christ and enjoyed...

Thomas "Butch" Bickford

Thomas "Butch" Bickford

Mar 16, 2017

Thomas “Butch” Harrison Bickford, 58, of Ashford, WV died March 16, 2017 at home. He was a retired welder for Martin Sheet Metal, Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father Ervin “Buzzy” Bickford and mother Betty Hall Bickford Duffin.He is survived by his companion of 35 years, June Hamilton of Ashford; daughter, Regina (Clay) Ingram of Miami...

Edith "Carol" Price

Edith "Carol" Price

Mar 15, 2017

Edith “Carol” Price 55 of Gordon WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Barbara Barker.She is survived by her husband; Mannie Price, daughter; Stacy (Matt) Gagnon of Bigson, son; David (Amanda) Price of Wharton, brothers; Buck (Tammy) Barker, Steven (Debbie) Barker, and James (Norma) Barker,...

Danny William Chafin

Danny William Chafin

Mar 12, 2017

Danny William Chafin, 60, of Danville was born October 31, 1956 and passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Gilmer and Maude Adams Reeder Chafin.He was a construction worker for Labor Union and a member of Labor Local 1354 of Charleston and was a miner at Madison Mines.He is survived by his...

Tina Michelle Moore

Tina Michelle Moore

Mar 11, 2017

Tina Michelle Moore, 46, of Madison was born June 21, 1970 and passed away March 11, 2017.She was preceded in death by her father, Ora Browning; and step-father, Allen Williamson.She is survived by her husband, Dell Moore; son, Dell (Rachel) Moore Jr.; daughter, Jada Moore; grandson, Jase Ryan Moore; mother, Jacquline Williamson; brother, Jay (Michelle) Browning; step-sisters, Tina (Sean) Moser,...

Danny Lee Brogan

Danny Lee Brogan

Mar 10, 2017

Danny Lee Brogan, 78, passed away March 10, 2017. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with visitation one hour prior. He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Sebert Brogan, brother in law Barry Mullins, wife Sandra Brogan, and son Danny Brogan, Jr. He is survived by his son, Edward Brogan;...

Beulah Walker Stanley Baisden

Beulah Walker Stanley Baisden

Mar 8, 2017

Beulah Walker Stanley Baisden, 87, passed away March 8th, 2017 peacefully at Trinity Healthcare Nursing Home in Logan, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Estil and Mary Cox Walker; her first husband Jay Stanley, with whom they had their five children, and the late Seigle Baisden whom she shared a happy ten years with; one brother, Ora...