OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Timothy Alan Akers Sr.
Feb 6, 2025
Timothy Alan Akers, 65, of Clothier, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2025.
He was an avid outdoorsman and a dedicated coal miner.
Preceding Timothy in death are his father, William Akers; and brothers, Earnest and Mike Akers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons Timothy (Sierra) Akers of Clothier, WV and Jonathan Akers of Clothier, WV; mother Margret McClure of...
Juanita Mae Thomas
Feb 4, 2025
Juanita Mae Thomas, born on January 6, 1948, passed away on February 4, 2025.
Juanita is preceded by her husband Alfred Thomas, daughter Lisa McCallister, three brothers, two sisters, and her parents Norman and Lena Brown.
Juanita is survived by her son Glen (Terry) Rutherford and her son-in-law Glen McCallister; grandchildren Dana (Patrick) Breeden, Justin (Brittany) McCallister, Leona Fields, Rebecca Rutherford, and...
Arnold Gay Meade
Feb 3, 2025
Arnold Gay Meade, 76, of Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born September 21, 1948, in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Edgar and Della Pridemore Meade.
He is also preceded in death by sisters, Sharlene Prichard and Alfreeda Adkins; brothers, Ernest and Ronald Meade; and several half brothers and...
Erma Gay Miller
Jan 28, 2025
Erma Gay Miller, 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. She was born on October 30, 1939 in Madison, West Virginia to the late Raymond Rowley and Erna Bias Rowley.
Erma will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, her smile, and the deep love she had for her family. She brought warmth and joy to those around...
Bette Grubbs
Jan 28, 2025
Bette (Ireland) Grubbs, 98, passed away on January 28, 2025.
She was previously a long-time teacher at Whitesville Elementary School.
She is preceded in death by her husband Howard, her parents, and one sister.
She is survived by her daughter Melanie Tabor (Tom) of Sylva, NC; her son George Grubbs (Marilyn) of Danville, WV; one brother; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Per her...
Shirlene Patton
Jan 27, 2025
Shirlene Banks Patton left her earthly home in Madison, WV and went home to be with her Lord in her heavenly home on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was 85 years old.
She was born in South Madison on November 18, 1939, to the late Ernest and Josephine Sowers Banks. Shirlene fell head over heels in love with Willie Patton. They...
Sally Via
Jan 26, 2025
Sally Marie Via, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived a life full of love, creativity, and connection.
She is survived by her two daughters, Lana Cuda-Shields (John) and Leah Sahler (Mike), and her five beloved grandsons, Tyler Cuda, Matthew Cuda, Michael Turnell, CJ Sahler, and...
Rex Eugene Angel
Jan 26, 2025
Rex Eugene Angel, 72, of Julian, WV, passed away on January 26, 2025.
He was born June 20, 1952 to Harvey and Betty Angel. He started in July 1971 with the Department of Highways and retired in March 2008. His co-workers were friends that he considered family. Rex was a pastor for Plainview Church and Jordan Mound throughout his life.
Rex was...
Janet Lynn Ray
Jan 24, 2025
Janet Lynn Ray was born on January 26, 1963 and gained her heavenly wings on January 24th, 2025 at the age of 61. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Janice May of Hamlin WV and the wife to the late Howard Douglas Ray.
She is survived by her three children: Shawnita Lynn May (Nathan Payne) of Hurricane, Stephanie...
Patricia Hamm
Jan 24, 2025
Patricia Pauline Hamm, 80, of Madison, WV passed away January 24, 2025 at home.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Roy Hamm; infant son, Jerry Wayne Hamm; grandchild Brianne Dietz of Reedsville, WV; her parents Grady and Beulah (Blevins) Carrico; brother Glen (Mae) Carrico of Madison, WV; sister, Judy (Carrico) Bourne of Frametown, WV.
She is survived by son, Jeffrey...
Doris Jean Tompkins
Jan 24, 2025
Doris Jean Keene-Tompkins, 85, of Danville, WV, passed away January 24, 2025.
She was born April 4, 1939 and was one of five siblings to Clifford Austin and Girlda Pauline Chambers.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, James Melvin Keene, and second husband, Joe Robert Tompkins; brothers Clifford Austin (Jimmy) Chambers and Rondal Gary...
Betty Jean Blaylock
Jan 22, 2025
Betty Jean Blaylock, age 80, lived a long and wonderful life that began on October 17, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Lidabelle Stafford and Anthony Bressi. She passed away comfortably in her home in Ridgeview, WV on January 22, 2025, with her family at her side and her cat, Mittens, at her feet.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Ruth Ellen Sutphin
Jan 20, 2025
Ruth Ellen Sutphin, 79, of Uneeda, WV passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025.
Born on November 26, 1945, Ruth was the daughter of the late Cecil and Christalee "Betty" Berry of Uneeda, WV. She was happily married to Jerry Lee Sutphin for 61 years. They were an example to everyone about how marriage should be and were truly soulmates. Ruth...
Shirley "Darlene" Jones
Jan 17, 2025
Shirley "Darlene" Jones, 78, of West Madison, West Virginia left this world on January 17, 2025 to be with God.
Born at Mt. Gay, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Martin L. Jones, and her mother and father, Mable Spradling and Thomas Gilpin.
Left to cherish her memory is her son David Martin Jones (Shirley) of Rochester, Washington and her...
Deborah Ann Perdue
Jan 17, 2025
Deborah “Debby” Ann Perdue, age 73, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Debby was born February 9, 1951, in Madison, WV to the late Harold Ray and Jessie Clarice (Barker) Powell. Debby was a devoted Christian and dedicated homemaker.
She is survived by her brother Doug (Debbie) Powell; three stepchildren Grace Perdue, Kristiana Smith, and...
Danny Edward Crawford
Jan 14, 2025
Danny E. Crawford, 56, of Ranger WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Danny was born January 12, 1969, the oldest son of Daniel and Gladys Crawford of Ranger WV. He is proceeded in death by his father Daniel. He is survived by his mother Gladys, brother Michael and...
Johnny Ray Webb
Jan 11, 2025
Johnny Ray Webb, 68, of Madison, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a brief, fierce battle with cancer. Johnny was the son of the late Quincy and Fairy (Jarrell) Webb and a lifelong resident of Boone County. He was a 1974 graduate of Scott High School and received multiple welding certifications at Boone...
Paula Jean Baldwin
Jan 11, 2025
Paula Jean Baldwin, 75, of Madison, WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Paula was a member of Monclo Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her girls and her grandbabies. She loved to read and play Kindle games in her later years.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Joseph Leon Cyfers
Jan 9, 2025
Joseph Leon Cyfers, “Joe,” went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025.Joe was born on July 5, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Jessie Cyfers, and his brothers, Guy and Glen Cyfers. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Cathy Cyfers; their three children, Weston, Beth, and Megan; and...
Earl Wright
Jan 8, 2025
Earl Wright, 74, of Wharton, WV, passed away January 8, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital ICU in South Charleston, WV.
He was born in Wharton, WV to the late Calvin Morton Wright and Ruby Stooksbury Wright. During his childhood, he played with many children from Flat Top Camp. He attended school at Wharton Grade and Junior High Schools and graduated from...
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