OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Sharon Cornett
Jun 26, 2023
Mrs. Sharon Lynn Browning Cornett of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herschel and Margaret Aleshire Browning, was born on October 25, 1953 in Madison, West Virginia. She departed this life on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital having attained the age of 69 years, eight months and one day.
She had made a profession...
Elmer Lester Maynard
Jun 25, 2023
Elmer Lester Maynard, 79, of Greenview, WV was born November1, 1943 and passed away unexpectantly at Boone memorial Hospital on June 25, 2023 with several of his friends and family by his bedside holding his hand.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Hallie Marie Maynard and their 6 children; Elmer Maynard, Jr 48 of Danville, WV,...
Patricia Adkins
Jun 24, 2023
Patricia Adkins passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 46. She was surrounded by her loved ones at Hubbard Hospice House in West.Arrangements are under the direction of Handley Fuenral Home.
Barbara Kay Nay
Jun 23, 2023
Barbara Kay Nay (Burns), a beloved resident of Quinland, WV, passed away on June 23, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She was 74 years old.
Barbara was born on June 18, 1949, in Madison, WV to Paul Burns and Dorothy Burns (Ramsey). She worked as a school bus driver in the Boone County Schools district for many...
Ricky Lee Halstead
Jun 21, 2023
Ricky Lee Halstead, 69, of West Hamlin, WV died June 21, 2023.
He was born February 5, 1954 in Foster, WV, a son of the late General Lee and Maysel Mae Halstead. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellen; sons, Kevin and Matthew Halstead; and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by a son James Halstead;...
Toshiko Sheets
Jun 21, 2023
Toshiko (Judy ) Sheets, age 90 years old, entered eternal rest after a long illness at her home in Danville WV on June 21, 2023
Toshiko was well known in the Madison/Danville and surrounding area as Judy. A name that was given to her when she first came to the USA in 1953.
In Japan, Toshiko met a...
Justin "Cory" Foster
Jun 19, 2023
Justin “Cory” Foster, 35 years old, born April 5, 1988 from Hurricane, WV, formerly from Branchland, WV left this world on Monday, June 19, 2023 while working on storm work in Marshall, Texas – doing what he loved.
Cory loved the job but loved the reward of helping others more. Cory worked hard every day to provide for his...
Jewell Adkins
Jun 16, 2023
Jewell (Miller) Adkins, 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, June 16th, 2023 in Lexington, Ky. She was the widow of Boyd Alton Adkins, sharing 69 happy years of marriage.
Born and raised in Spurlockville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leander and Hermie Miller. She and Boyd moved to Flatwoods, Ky in...
Linda Joy Napier
Jun 15, 2023
Linda Joy Napier, 71, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1951, in West Hamlin, West Virginia; daughter of Lillian “Peep” Lucas Tomblin of Ranger, West Virginia, and the late Homer Tomblin. Joy was the widow of the late Buddy...
Tim E. McGuire
Jun 13, 2023
Tim E. McGuire, 70, of Danville, WV went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home peacefully.
Tim was born in Claypool, WV on November 14, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow McGuire and his mother Fannie Mae McGuire; also seven brothers.
Tim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vicki...
Betty Jean Page Elkins
Jun 12, 2023
Betty Jean Page Elkins, age 92, of Julian, WV was born June 23, 1930 and passed away June 12, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Eugene Elkins; son Robert Page Elkins.
She is survived by brother, Raymond Earl Page Jr. of Roland, Arkansas; sons, David and Rita Elkins of Julian, WV...
Carol Sue Castle
Jun 9, 2023
Carol Sue Castle 79 of Madison, WV - born November 21 1943, went home to be with the Lord on June 9 2023.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, James Allen Castle. Her children Allen (Beth) Castle, Marvelena Cookie (David) Green and Lori (Jamie) Older. Her grandchildren Matthew (Jenn) Castle, Kristin Castle, Grant Older,...
Rodney Dale Kuhn
Jun 8, 2023
Rodney Dale Kuhn, 73, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord after a short illness.
Rodney served the Lord as a member of the Madison United Methodist Church. Rodney served in the United States Army and returned home to become an honor guard member of VFW Post 5578. Rodney was a member of UMWA Local Union 1503...
Janet Napier
Jun 6, 2023
Janet Napier 85 formerly of Coal Valley, Clothier, WV left her earthly home June 6, 2023 and entered her heavenly home where her husband Robert Napier was waiting for her.
Besides her loving husband she was preceded in death by her father and mother Roger and Thelma Avery also her father and mother in law Jones and Carrie Napier...
Virginia Miller
Jun 5, 2023
Virginia Maxine (Cogar) Miller, entered into eternal life on June 6 at the age of 98. Virginia was born on October 11, 1924. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother (mawmaw), great grandmother and the matriarch of our family.
Virginia, Ginny to most, lived at Wharton, WV, from 1955 to when her health started to fail. She then...
Scottie Ray Dent
Jun 2, 2023
Scottie Ray Dent, age 60, of Madison, WV was born June 20, 1962 and passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Dent Ball; his nephew Keith Alan Dent; and two very close friends Tony Ball and Keith Booth.
Scottie graduated from Scott High School in 1981. He worked numerous jobs throughout...
Edward "Eddie" Chapman
May 31, 2023
Preacher Edward “Eddie” Chapman peacefully entered Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family with his son holding his hand as he gently took his last breath on this Earth. He was 93 years, 8 months and 7 days young.
Eddie, or “Pops” as many called him, was born September 22, 1929, in Branchland, WV...
Billy Ray Vance Jr.
May 29, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Billy Ray Vance, Jr., born June 22, 1992 of Uneeda, WV. Billy Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29th, 2023.
He will be lovingly remembered by his Dad, Billy Ray Vance of Uneeda, WV; his Mom, Lisa Keeney Miller of...
David Eugene Black
May 28, 2023
David Eugene Black slipped away peacefully to his eternal reward Sunday evening, May 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, West Virginia.
The son of Oval and Odbert Black, he was born on June 25, 1950. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; his parents Oval and Odbert Black; and...
Shelva Jean Payne
May 25, 2023
It is with great Sadness the family of Shelva Payne Born August 15, 1943, went Home to be with Lord Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Graceful age of 80.
She will be remembered lovingly by her husband of 56 unforgettable years Hayward Payne. Children: Kimberly (Albert) Coley, Michelle (George) Scheuering, and Cindy (Teddy) Frye. Grandchildren: Joshua Lane, Brian...
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