OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Kathy Ruth Fenwick

Kathy Ruth Fenwick

Dec 8, 2016

Kathy Ruth “Ginger” Fenwick, 62, of Ramage passed away December 8, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Venis Thompson; and her brother, Steve Thompson.She is survived by her husband, Paul Fenwick; mother, Virginia Thompson of Powell Creek; sister, Sandra Cook of Powell Creek; and brother, Tony Thompson.Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14...

Harry Gore

Harry Gore

Dec 6, 2016

Harry Gore 88 of Danville, WV passed away Dec. 6, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was preceded in death by his parents, Opie and Ivy Javins Gore and brother Randall. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Larry Halley officiating. Burial will follow in Javins Cemetery, Peytona. Friends may call one...

Ida Bragg Lovejoy

Ida Bragg Lovejoy

Dec 5, 2016

Ida Bragg Lovejoy of Sias, WV was met with angels on December 5, 2016. She would always testify I am on my way to Heaven and the angels carried her home. She was 95 years and 10 days old. She was the daughter of Golzie and Vernie Lovejoy Bragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lovejoy, and...

Ruth V. Miller

Ruth V. Miller

Dec 3, 2016

Dec. 3, 2016. Ruth V. Miller passed away peacefully in her sleep. She spent her time in service to The Lord, exemplifying unconditional love to everyone she met.She is survived by her son Fredrick Miller, great nephew, Doug Hatfield, niece, Lee Hatfield, niece, Patricia Graham, Michael Graham, Christopher Graham, John Graham great nephews, and Elissa Graham great niece. She also...

Thelma  Spate Booth

Thelma Spate Booth

Dec 1, 2016

Thelma Spate Booth, 94, of West Hamlin, WV passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born on April 7, 1922 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, a daughter of Elizabeth and Christian Spate. In addition to her parents and 9 siblings, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Booth; infant daughter, Rebecca Ann; and a beloved...

Tyler Lee Bender

Tyler Lee Bender

Nov 30, 2016

Tyler Lee Bender 19 of Clothier, WV departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Pikeville, KY Medical Center.He was born October 3, 1997 in Charleston, WV the son of Kermit Lee and Pam Bender.He was preceded in death by his uncles, Ernie Akers and Mike Akers and his grandmother Mary Wills.Tyler enjoyed being with his family and friends...

Paul Edward Triplett

Paul Edward Triplett

Nov 29, 2016

Elder Paul Edward Triplett, 76, of Branchland, WV entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Paul was born on July 21, 1940, to the late Kermit Triplett and Mildred Triplett Adkins. He was retired from ACF Industries. He was ordained into the ministry of the Bethlehem Association on September 3, 1988. He was...

Georgia Annie Older

Georgia Annie Older

Nov 28, 2016

Georgia Annie Older, 99, of Madison passed away, Monday, November 28, 2016 at her home.She was born July 27, 1917 and was a daughter of the late Jice and Bertha Price Gore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Older.She was a former employee of Kroger with 37 years of service. She is survived by her best...

Elena Carmela Richardson

Elena Carmela Richardson

Nov 28, 2016

Elena Carmela “Cammy” Richardson, of Cleveland, OH formerly of Madison, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 56, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest ”Doll” Richardson and Lena Price Richardson, her sister Edna Richardson Davis, her brother Charles Richardson, her sister in...

Robert Frederick Atha

Robert Frederick Atha

Nov 27, 2016

Robert Frederick Atha, 63, of Madison passed away on November 27, 2016 at CAMC Memorial, Charleston.He was born March 7, 1953 and was from a family of 12. He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Earl and Rhoda Atha.He is survived by his aunt, Mary Cox of Florida; cousin, Cathy Farmer of Florida; a special friend,...

Dennis Lee Bishop

Dennis Lee Bishop

Nov 27, 2016

Dennis Lee Bishop, 56, of Danville passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born April 4, 1960 and was a son of the late Elmer Lee and Pauline Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dale Bishop; and sister Almeda Collins.He is survived by his children, Tonya (Boone) Lovejoy, Tammy (Randy) Turner, Mandy Bishop and Randy...

Jackie E. Bowyer

Jackie E. Bowyer

Nov 27, 2016

Jackie E. Bowyer, 77, of Madison, formerly of Cabin Creek, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2016 at home peacefully.Jackie was a retired coal miner of 20 years. He last worked at Eagle Nest Coal at Twilight and was a member of the UMWA Local 633. Jackie enjoyed all sports, especially football and Nascar Racing. He...

Nellie Ruth Linville  Keen

Nellie Ruth Linville Keen

Nov 26, 2016

Nellie Ruth “Linville” Keen 81 of Yawkey, WV left this earthly body in wait of Judgement Day, on Saturday, November 26, 2016 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at home.She was a member of the Bear Branch Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her loving husband Kermit Keen, parents Sesco and Icy “Mullins”...

Lucinda Faye Browning

Lucinda Faye Browning

Nov 22, 2016

Lucinda Faye “Cindy Faye” Browning, 51 of Greenview, WV went home to be with the Lord November 22, 2016. She spent her last days hugged up with her family which were her wishes.She was born October 18, 1965 and was a daughter of the late Cletis Lee and Clara Gaye Marcum. In addition to her parents he was also preceded...

Georgia  C. Anderson

Georgia C. Anderson

Nov 20, 2016

Georgia C. Anderson of Low Gap, Boone County, WV was born July 5, 1938 in Tazewell County, VA and died November 20, 2016.She is survived by her husband, Robert “Pete”; children, Robert “Sparky” (Donna) Anderson of Quinland, Pam Casto of Charleston, Judy (Tom) Marshall of North Lawrence, OH, Kenny (Julie) Anderson of Hewett and Louise Jeffrey of Winston Salem, NC;...

Violet Marie Adkins

Violet Marie Adkins

Nov 20, 2016

Violet Marie Adkins, 78, of Branchland, WV died Sunday November 20, 2016. She was born November 5, 1938 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late John Henry and Matilda Jane Davis Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Odell Adkins and two sons, Howard Lee Adkins and Charles Perry Adkins.She is survived by her children,...

Carson Jack Roark

Carson Jack Roark

Nov 19, 2016

Carson Jack Roark 82 of Grandy, NC passed away Nov. 19, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison WV.He was born on Kayford Mountain at Cabin Creek to Hamilton Roark and Garnett (Stanley) Roark.He was a retired coal miner and proudly served in the Marine Corp and Navy veteran of Korean War. He was preceded in death by wife Nancy (Onzil)...

Larry  Rexford Workman Sr.

Larry Rexford Workman Sr.

Nov 18, 2016

Larry Rexford Workman Sr., 79, of Danville, WV passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born February 8, 1937 at home on Six Mile Road. He was a son of the late Winfred Willis Workman and Dorothy Pearl Spencer Workman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Workman Jr., and Charlie...

William Asa White

William Asa White

Nov 18, 2016

Willam Asa White, age 94, lifelong resident of Madison, West Virginia died on November 18, 2016 after an extended illness at home. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett Edison White and Lula Burdette White; his brother Everett E. White Jr.; and sisters Helen White Lacy and Audrey McCallister Byus.Bill was born June 28, 1922 in Madison and...

Norman Lee Brown

Norman Lee Brown

Nov 18, 2016

Norman Lee Brown, 65, of Clothier passed away November 18, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.He was born March 24, 1951 in Madison WV to Charles and Garnett Brown. He was a retired coal miner and served proudly in the Marine Corp a veteran of Vietnam. He belonged to Spruce Laurel Church.He is survived by his wife, Linda (Roark)...