OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Movita Burgess Ellis Moore

Movita Burgess Ellis Moore

Jun 21, 2016

Movita (Burgess) Moore, 83, of Kistler, WV passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home. She was born December 19, 1932 in Kistler to the late Martin Luther and Anna Lou Foley Burgess. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Robert Ray Ellis and husband Haskel Moore; brothers, Louie Earl Burgess and Larry Edward...

Bob  Mason Buckner

Bob Mason Buckner

Jun 21, 2016

Bob Mason Buckner Sr., 57, of Turtle Creek, WV was born February 18, 1959 and passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at home of natural causes.He is survived by his daughter, Katherine (Isaiah) Ramey of Henlawson; son, Bob Mason Buckner II of Varney; parents, Norris and Deanna Buckner of Turtle Creek; brothers, Timothy Buckner of Danville, Tony (Donna) of Danville;...

James "French" Bailey

James "French" Bailey

Jun 20, 2016

James “French” Bailey, 100, of Danville went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 29, 1916 to the late Jesse and Nellie Bailey. Preceding him in death was his wife of 50 years, Alma “Frances” Bailey; infant daughter, Georgia Ann; brothers, Clyde and Paul; sisters, Genevieve and June; and...

Mack Leeward Hill

Mack Leeward Hill

Jun 19, 2016

Mack Leeward Hill, 90, of Danville, WV passed from this world on June 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie M. Hill and Lillie Fay Davis Hill of Danville.He was a coal miner for 35 years working for Koppers, Eastern Gas and Fuel and Peabody Coal. He was a member of the UMWA.Mack is survived two...

Thomas Wayne Elliott

Thomas Wayne Elliott

Jun 18, 2016

Thomas Wayne Elliott, 47, of Danville WV passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Danville. Tommy was born May 12, 1969 at Logan WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Earl & Mary Etta Elliott of Danville; half sister Melony Elliott Desonier and half brother Earl Bradford Elliott. Tommy was a 1987 graduate of Sharples High School...

Jack Alton Roy

Jack Alton Roy

Jun 17, 2016

Jack Alton Roy, 88, passed away in his home surrounded by love on June 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alene McComas Roy and his brother, Thomas Roy. He was the son of the late Basil Damarcus Roy and Sarah Anne Midkiff Roy.He is survived by his daughter Jacquelyn Roy Blankenship and son-in-law Terry E. Blankenship...

Rebecca Jane Williamson

Rebecca Jane Williamson

Jun 16, 2016

Rebecca Jane Williamson, age 62, of Madison, WV passed away June 16, 2016. She was born June 29, 1953. She was preceded in death by twin daughters Tina Marie and Lisa Jane. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, Madison, WV.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Williamson; son, Michael Shawn (Kelly) of Florida; grandson, Anthony...

Ronald David Estep Sr

Ronald David Estep Sr

Jun 16, 2016

Ronald “Dave” Estep Sr. of Drawdy, WV passed away June 16, 2016 after a long illness.He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Ina Estep, brothersn Eddie, Donnie,and Frank and sister Joyce.Those left to cherish his memory is his wife Barbara Hager Estep; sons, Ronald, Rodney and Bobby of Drawdy, daughter Robin Galford...

Gary Vaughn Ball

Gary Vaughn Ball

Jun 15, 2016

Gary Vaughn Ball, 53, of Lincolnton, NC formerly of Greenview, WV departed this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 30, 1963 in Madison, WV to the late Ray and Mary Ball of Greenview. Gary attended Scott High School in Madison, WV. “Big Gary” had a big heart and loved to laugh. He...

Ralph Allen Porter

Ralph Allen Porter

Jun 14, 2016

Ralph Allen Porter, 54, of Branchland, WV departed his life June 14, 2016 at home. He was born December 31, 1961, a son of Irene Clay Porter and the late Jennings Ray Porter. He is also survived by five brothers Lenville, Delbert, Hubert Porter all of Branchland, WV, Bernie Porter and Norwood Clay of Wayne Co., a good friend Buck...

Johnny  Wayne Bowman

Johnny Wayne Bowman

Jun 14, 2016

Johnny Wayne Bowman, 73, of Julian passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home. He was born February 20, 1943 to the late Everett and Hessie Bowman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Virgil Bowman; and two sisters, Glenna Hager and Debra Bowman.He was a retired coal miner and a...

Juanita Mae Mullins

Juanita Mae Mullins

Jun 11, 2016

Juanita Mae Mullins, 88, of Beards Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016. She was born February 4, 1928 in Madison, WV to the late James Henry and Lurie Lawson Sowers. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Mullins, Jr. and daughter Geraldine. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Missionary...

Harry Eugene Doss

Harry Eugene Doss

Jun 11, 2016

Harry Eugene Doss, 74, of Prenter was born October 8, 1941 at home on Williams Mountain and passed away June 11, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Sarah Estep; mother, Irene Doss; father, Harry Doss; one daughter, two brothers; and two sisters.He loved to go camping, play guitar, build stuff...

Carmel Douglas Jarrell

Carmel Douglas Jarrell

Jun 9, 2016

Carmel Douglas Jarrell, 73, of Bald Knob, WV went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, June 9, 2016 after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA. He was also a member of the Morning Star House of Prayer in Nellis. Carmel was an avid sports fan and loved the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland...

Reba Louise Clendenin

Reba Louise Clendenin

Jun 9, 2016

Reba Louise Clendenin, 92, of Charleston, WV died Thursday, June 9, 2016 after a long illness. She was born and lived all her life at Seth, WV until three years ago when she went to live with her daughter and son-in-law.She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Burl Clendenin; her parents, Mitch and Verla Wilson of...

Charles and Betty Thacker

Charles and Betty Thacker

Jun 9, 2016

CHARLES EDWARD, 68 and BETTY LUE THACKER, 60, (husband and wife), of Branchland, both passed away Thursday June 9, 2016. Betty Lue passed at Hospice House of Huntington, surrounded by her family and friends. She worked as a manager at Big Loafer Restaurant at the Huntington Mall for around 20 years. Born in West Hamlin on April 11, 1956, she...

Leo "Enny" Skeens

Leo "Enny" Skeens

Jun 7, 2016

Leo Nello “Enny” Skeens, 84 of Hamlin, WV passed away Tuesday June 7, 2016 at home.He was born August 16, 1931 a son of the late William and Virgie Bryant Skeens. He was a retired employee for the Town of Hamlin serving as Town Cop and Town Maintenance. He was also an Army Korean War Veteran. He was also preceded...

Neal Warren Adkins

Neal Warren Adkins

Jun 2, 2016

Neal Warren Adkins, 44, of Branchland, WV passed away Thursday June 2, 2016. He was born June 7, 1971 in West Hamlin, WV, A son of Raymond and Betty Vance Adkins of Branchland.Additional survivors include his children, Neal Adkins II, Elijah Adkins and his fiancé, Ariel Smith, Arnton Adkins, Robin Adkins; brothers and sister, R.J. (Lucy) Adkins, Marcie (Richard) Holton,...

Paul James Aleshire

Paul James Aleshire

Jun 2, 2016

Paul James Aleshire, 77, of Prenter, WV passed away June 2, 2016. He was a son of the late, Emmitt Aleshire and Kathleen Snead Aleshire. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Carol Hoover Aleshire; brothers; and sisters.He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his sons, Timothy...

Brandon  Scott Woodie

Brandon Scott Woodie

Jun 2, 2016

Brandon Scott Woodie, age 30, of Drawdy, WV, went to his heavenly home Thursday June 2, 2016. Brandon was born April 18, 1986 to David and Teresa (Ratliff) Woodie. Left to cherish Brandon's memory is the love of his life, his wife of almost 6 years, Holly (Randant) Woodie; his children, Ivy Brooke and Luke Brandon; parents, David and Teresa...