OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Ricky Wilburn Backus
Jul 26, 2016
Ricky Wilburn Backus, 58, of Danville, WV died Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was born March 30, 1958 and was a son of the late Homer and Magalene Backus. He was also preceded in death by his brother Christopher Backus; daughter Crystal Dawn Backus; and nephew Joseph Backus.He was a coal miner from Bethlehem Steel. He is survived by his...
Melba Gay Stewart
Jul 26, 2016
Melba Gay Bradley Stewart, 78, of Sandlick Road, Seth, WV formerly of Prenter passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home. She was born May 17, 1938 and was a daughter of the late Hansford and Laura Pearl Jarrell-Canterbury Bradley. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Kathy Gwenn Thompson; brother, Ellis Lee Bradley; sister, Francis Marie...
Robert Steven Shreve
Jul 25, 2016
Robert Steven Shreve, 32, of Greenview, WV went to live amongst the angels on July 25, 2016, son of Kimberly Chandler of Greenview, WV and Steve Shreve (Doreen) of Low Gap, WV.He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Harry and Elizabeth Shreve; grandparents Robert and Nancy Shreve; sister Stephanie; and step-father Curtis Chandler.Robert is survived by his life partner,...
Evelyn Elizabeth Bell
Jul 24, 2016
Evelyn Elizabeth Bell, 87, of Danville, WV, devoted and beloved mother, passed away July 24, 2016 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV.She was born January 19, 1929 in Morrisvale, WV, a daughter of the late Malin W. and Gertie Broughton.She was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Danville, WV. She loved spending time with her family and friends,...
Maxine Marie Workman
Jul 24, 2016
Maxine Marie Workman, 62, of Ashford passed away July 24, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.She was born July 4, 1954 and was a daughter of the late Milton and Martha Cook. She was preceded in death by sisters, Laura Loftis and Lena Bright; and brothers, Lee, Bruce and Lanty Cook.She is survived by her husband, Glen Roger Workman;...
Carl Richard Aikin
Jul 23, 2016
Carl R. Aikin, Sr. KB8EHJ Carl Richard Aikin, Sr., 66, of Branchland, WV received the ultimate healing when he walked into his Savior’s embrace on July 23, 2016 at Emogene Jones Hospice House in Huntington after a long, courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer.He was preceded in death by parents Earl and Jennie Aikin and by his beloved first wife...
Gloria Sue Black
Jul 21, 2016
GLORIA SUE BLACK, 58, of West Hamlin, departed for her Heavenly reward, early Thursday morning, July 21, 2016. Her passing was so sudden and so unexpected, robbing us of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.Born on August 11, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Scott Carl Adkins and Goldie Adkins. Her father predeceased her...
Jacob Levi White
Jul 18, 2016
Jacob Levi White, 24, of Graysville, WV unexpectedly departed this life Monday, July 18, 2016 to go home with the Lord much too soon.He was the son of Milton Christopher and Teresa Lynn White. Along with his parents he is survived by his brother, David Wilson of Graysville, paternal grandmother, Gloria White of Jacksonburg, WV; and many aunts, uncles and...
Larry Richard Ferguson
Jul 18, 2016
Larry Richard “Ricky” Ferguson Sr., 62, of Branchland, WV died Monday July 18, 2016 at home. He was born April 26, 1954 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Verlin “Pete” Ferguson Sr. and Sadie Gay Manns Ferguson.He was also preceded in death by a brother Verlin “Lucky” Ferguson Jr. He was an equipment operator for CSX Railroad. He...
Lillian "Jeanette" Bell
Jul 17, 2016
Lillian “Jeanette” Bell, 85, of Big Ugly Creek in Boone County, lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home with her beloved family at her side. Jeanette was born on February 22, 1931 on Mud River, in Lincoln County West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Carl G. and Pearl Ferrell...
Roger Dale Starkey
Jul 17, 2016
Roger Dale Starkey, 71, of Madison, WV passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness.Preceding him in death were his parents, Grace Starkey Mitchell and Fred Starkey; his sister, Wilma Haire of Haines, Florida; and one step-brother, Danny Mitchell of Madison.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret Thompson...
Johnny James Colvin
Jul 13, 2016
Johnny James Colvin Sr., 63, of Ridgeview, WV passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. He was born February 13, 1953 and was a son of the late Johnnie and Eunice May Vanhoose Colvin. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Bailey and Loretta Riffe; son, James Colvin; and granddaughter, Kiera...
Mildred Gay Duffield
Jul 12, 2016
Mildred Gay Duffield, 83, of Spencer, WV died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born August 22, 1932 in Branchland, Lincoln County, WV, daughter of the late S.P. and Ethel Davidson.She was a majorette and graduated from Guyan Valley High School. She then attended Marshall (then Marshall College) where she met her husband to be, the late Jack Charles Duffield...
Lilburn Messer
Jul 5, 2016
Lilburn Messer Jr., 68, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 8, 1947 and was a son of the late Lilburn and Ellie Adkins Messer. He was a general laborer working several jobs.He is survived by his brothers, Edward Messer and Billy (Beverly) Jenkins; his sisters, Bonnie (Charles) Worley and Barbara...
George Ronald Smith
Jul 4, 2016
George Ronald Smith, 69, of Hewett, WV passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home.He was born November 21, 1946 at Sharples, WV and was a son of the late Mooch and Eleanor Ball Smith. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Pete Smith.He is survived by his son, George Smith (Chelsea Pack) of Whitman, WV; grandson,...
James Clark
Jul 2, 2016
James Clark, 75, of Danville, WV passed away July 2, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was retired and of the Baptist faith.He is survived by his daughter, Robin Clark of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Betty Simpkins and Faye Watts of Huntington and Goldie Adkins of Salt Rock; brothers, Jennings Clark of Branchland and Charlie Clark of New Lebannon, OH; companion,...
Thursy Baker
Jul 1, 2016
Thursy (Frasher) Baker, 86, beloved wife and devoted mother, passed from this life July 1st, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Letha Frasher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by infant son Bobby Bruce; grandson Kelly Sallee; brothers Robert Frasher (Wanda) and Donald Frasher (Gertie);and sisters Helen Bash (Gorman) and Eula Whitaker...
Harold Ray Smith
Jun 23, 2016
Harold Ray Smith, 81, of Ranger, WV passed away Thursday June 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born May 24, 1935 at Ranger, WV where he spent most of his life. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor, and friend.He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Laurence Smith, mother...
Elery Loftus
Jun 23, 2016
Elery Garrett Loftus, 86, of Quinland passed away June 23, 2016 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.He was born January 6, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Esther; his son Wayne Scragg; father Ventrue Loftus; mother Thelma Loftus Barker; step-father Virgil Barker; and brothers Denzel, Teddy and J.D. Loftus.He is survived by son, Ronnie...
Darrell Aleshire
Jun 22, 2016
Darrell Aleshire, Jr. 72, of Danville, WV passed away on June 22, 2016. He was born December 13, 1943 to Loren Darrell and Billie Mae Aleshire of Hewett, WV. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Jacqueline, sons Darrell W. (Windy) Aleshire of Disputanta VA, and Michael D. (Kelly) Aleshire of Chapmanville, WV, grandchildren Autumn Aleshire of Arlington,...
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