OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Janet Browning
Jun 29, 2024
Janet Browning, 70, of Wharton, WV passed away at home June 29, 2024.
She was a retired security guard and a member of Jarrells Valley Church, started God’s Gift of Love Ministry and Gordon Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvery “Bud” and Helen Johnson; sisters, Hazel L. Gibson, Connie M. Lawson and Charlotte Duckett; brothers, Don...
Brenda Jean Ball
Jun 28, 2024
Brenda Jean Ball, 65, of Danville, WV passed away unexpectedly at home June 28, 2024.
Brenda is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Chuckie) Heater of Greenview, WV, Lindsay (Mikey) Brown of Turtle Creek, WV, Johnna (Chris) Ball of Secoal, WV and Savanna (Cara) Ball of Huntington, WV; brothers, Douglas (Patricia) Workman of Mims, Fl, Gordon (Jodi) Workman of Chapmanville, WV, and...
Vicki Lynn Bias
Jun 28, 2024
Vicki Lynn Bias, age 64, of Alkol, WV passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1959, to the late Phillip Wayne Dickerson and Charlotte Ann Curd.
Vicki was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Her greatest joys of life were family, traveling, exploring, gardening, cooking, and horses. As time passed in her fight of...
Barbara J. Fairchild
Jun 27, 2024
Barbara Jean Thompson Fairchild, 91, of Madison, dearly loved mother, Nana, and sister, passed away peacefully in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on June 27, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Foster, West Virginia. She grew up on her family farm in Madison and was always obliged to share stories about her happy childhood and many siblings. A 1951...
Zachary Matthew Chapman
Jun 26, 2024
Zachary Matthew Chapman, 21, of Florida, gained his wings on June 26, 2024.
He was born August 19, 2002, in Charleston, WV to Matt and Shawnna Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Cheryl Buckner and Rebecca Workman; great grandparents Clarence and Katherine Felty.
He is survived by his children, Leilani Chapman of ft. Lauderdale,...
Larry Joe Berry
Jun 25, 2024
Larry Joe Berry, 65, of Danville WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 25, 2024. He was born May 2, 1959. He was the son of Howard and Betty Berry. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy and Kevin Bery; 2 grandbabies (Amy Lovejoy).
Larry is survived by his...
Robert Lee Farley
Jun 23, 2024
Robert Lee Farley Jr. 67 of Clothier WV went home to be with the Lord on June 23rd at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness. Robert was a retired Truck Driver. Robert loved life, he loved going to many different churches, riding in the mountains and star gazing. Christmas was a favorite time for Robert as he became Santa...
Lovell Brown, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Lovell "Buddy" Brown, Jr., aged 83, of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 22, 2024. Born on May 20, 1941, in Gordon, WV, he was the beloved son of the late Lovell H. Brown, Sr. and Kathryn Farrell-Brown, and the husband of the late JoAnn Greenlee-Brown. Buddy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett E. and Dona G. Brown,...
Ernestine Crum Manns
Jun 20, 2024
Ernestine “Tina” Manns, 95 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2024. She was born in Pine Creek, WV, to the late Joel and Winnie Duty Crum. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnie and Joel Crum, husband, Herman Manns, daughter Charlotte Jo Manns Kinser, son-in-law Frederick Kinser, grandson Bradley Kinser,...
Douglas Dale Ramey
Jun 17, 2024
Douglas Dale Ramey, 75, with his crops laid by and his work here done, has gone home to hear the Lord say “well done” on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Friday, June 21, 2024, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV, with Pastor Elder Tim...
James Garfield McClure
Jun 16, 2024
James Garfield McClure passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, June 16, with his wife and children at his bedside.
Jim was born in Tango, WV in Lincoln County on February 19, 1934 to Lawrence and Ival McClure. He enjoyed his youth in Danville, WV growing up with an older sister and brother and two younger brothers and a...
Mary Catherine Knapp
Jun 14, 2024
Mary Catherine (McHugh) Knapp of Ridgeview, W.Va., passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Division surrounded by family. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Muriel McHugh, and a sister, Dr. Eileen Levicky.
Mary is survived by her doting husband, Richard, their children, Drs. Richard W. Knapp, Jr. (Hayley) and Justin E. Knapp (Samantha), both of...
Christina Hunter
Jun 14, 2024
Christina Faye Hunter, 58, of Turtle Creek, WV passed away Friday, June 14, 2024.
She was born June 19, 1965 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late David and Phyllis Scott Baldwin.
Survivors include her son Matthew Hunter (Kayla) of Danville, one brother Charlie Baldwin of North Carolina, 2 grandchildren; Caydance and Haley, beloved pet dog Judy, 2 nieces, 1...
Raymond Roy
Jun 14, 2024
Raymond “Papaw” Roy, 86, of Branchland, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 14, 2024, in the presence of his dear loved ones. He was born January 6, 1938, on Roy Branch in Branchland, WV. He was the son of the late Edward “Bobie” and Gladys Thacker Roy. In addition to his parents, Raymond was...
Richard L. Midkiff
Jun 12, 2024
Richard L. Midkiff, 90, son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Midkiff, born on February 20, 1934 in Lincoln County, WV passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord on June 12, 2024.
Richard served as a BT3 in the US Navy on the USS Saufley EDDE 465 from 1953-1957. He retired from Chemical Leaman Tanklines Teamsters Local 175....
June Faye Dolin
Jun 12, 2024
June Faye (Cochran) Dolin, 86, of Foster, WV went to be with the Lord June 12, 2024, to the sorrow of all who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Forest Dolin, the love of her life; her parents William and Mazie Cochran; eight brothers and sisters; and her granddaughter Rachel Renae McClure.
She is survived by her children,...
Carolyn Thompson
Jun 11, 2024
Carolyn Kirby Thompson of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after an extended illness. Carolyn was born on March 18, 1944, in Madison, WV and was the daughter of the late Price and Helen Kirby.
Carolyn was a graduate of Scott High School and Southern WV Community College. She worked many years as a pharmacy technician for Rite Aid...
Michael Wesley Little
Jun 8, 2024
Michael Wesley Little, May 23, 1972 - June 8, 2024, he was 52 years old. With great sadness we announce the passing of Michael "Big Mike" Little, a beloved figure in the Boone and Logan County communities. Mike passed away on June 8, 2024, leaving a legacy of joy, generosity, and community spirit.
Mike was born and raised in Newark New...
Lloyd Stowers
Jun 5, 2024
Lloyd (Bub) Stowers, 60, of Hewett, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Boone Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Augsburg, Germany on September 14, 1963 to the late Cecil and Betty Stowers. He was also preceded in death by his nephew Jacob Dolin.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Renee; sons Carson Stowers and...
Dana Ray Browder
Jun 3, 2024
Dana ‘Charlie’ Browder, Sr. age 77 of Quinland, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Madison, WV on January 4, 1947. He was a graduate of Van High School, class of 1967.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Kendall and Margie Browder; brothers, Orville, Ernie, Andy, and John; sisters,...
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