OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Ada Margaret Atkins Miller

Ada Margaret Atkins Miller

Sep 24, 2016

Ada Margaret Atkins Miller age 99, of Louisville, KY returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Mrs. Miller was born on January 27, 1917 to the late Johnie and Ethel Stone Atkins. She was a member of Expressway Church of Christ.Among those who preceded her in death include, her husband, Roy C. Miller and 11 brothers and...

Alice Gail Conner

Alice Gail Conner

Sep 22, 2016

Alice Gail Conner, 69, of Bias’ Branch Road, Jeffrey, WV passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was born January 24, 1947 in Madison, WV to the late Tom and Margaret Dotson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Conner; and brother, Henry White.She is survived by son, Rodney Conner of Ohio; five...

Amber  Nicole Ward

Amber Nicole Ward

Sep 21, 2016

Amber Nicole Ward, 20, of Six Mile in Danville, WV was born October 5, 1995 and died September 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carman D. Pettry Ward.She is survived by her daughter, Natalie; father, James Ward; sisters, Sabrina Ward and Jessica Pettry; brother, Anthony Jenkins; and half brother, Ryan Holstein.A graveside service will be held...

Richard Alden Wells

Richard Alden Wells

Sep 20, 2016

Richard Alden Wells, age 82, of Branchland, WV passed away after a short illness on September 20, 2106.He was a resident of Lincoln Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hamlin, WV.Richard was born at Blair, WV the son of coal miner, the late Edgar Wells and wife Ova (Ellis) Wells. He was married for 55 years to the late Mary Ruth (Anderson)...

Helen Virginia Sanders

Helen Virginia Sanders

Sep 17, 2016

Helen Virginia Miller Sanders of Madison passed away Sept. 17, 2016 at Boone Memorial Hospital with her daughters by her side.Helen was born April 4, 1929 to the late Otto and Donna Mae Miller of Low Gap. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Sanders, and her son, Harold E "Colonel" Sanders Jr. She was the last...

Jackson Maddox Green

Jackson Maddox Green

Sep 11, 2016

Jackson Maddox Green, infant son of Zach and Kelly Green of Danville, died on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Richard Lauterbach.In addition to his parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Janice and Thomas Lauterbach and paternal grandparents, Dwain and Regina Green and Jenine and...

Chad Joseph White

Chad Joseph White

Sep 10, 2016

Chad Joseph White, 37, of Dunbar passed away September 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Charcandy Burger; sisters, Jacqueline Huggins and Retonda Georgetti; and his daughter, Ratonda White.He is survived by his son, Moses White of Danville; daughter, Cheyanna White of Charleston; father, Cledith White of Danville; mother, Dreama White; sisters, Judy Sanders of Uneeda,...

Jefferson Van Chambers

Jefferson Van Chambers

Sep 8, 2016

Jefferson Van Chambers, 43, of Danville passed away September 8, 2016. He was born July 12, 1973 in Kileen, Texas and was a son of the late, Meredith Van and Sophia Faye Ball Chambers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Chambers; his maternal grandparents, Carlos and Edith Chambers; and his paternal grandparents,...

Edith  Ann Moore

Edith Ann Moore

Sep 6, 2016

Edith Ann Moore, 87, of Danville passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was born September 26, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Addison and Camilla Cummings Louk. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Curtis Moore; brothers, Clarence, Lawrence, Franklin and Benson Louk; sisters, Virginia Louk, Ruth Malcomb, Evelyn Villers,...

Macel K. Miller

Macel K. Miller

Sep 5, 2016

Macel K. Miller, 80, of Madison, WV passed away Monday, September 5, 2016.She was born February 10, 1936 and was a daughter of the late Cyril “Jim” and Hazel Holley Kessinger. She was also preceded in death by sister, Elizabeth “Peggy” Booth.Macel was a school teacher and a Principal. She graduated from Duval High School as Valedictorian. She had a...

Jean Carol Changes

Jean Carol Changes

Sep 4, 2016

Jean Carol Changes, 81, of Foster, WV passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was born August 1, 1935 and was a daughter to the late Perry F. and Norma E. Miller Dolin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Changes; and brothers, Elmer and Bernard Dolin.She was a retired telephone operator for C&P Telephone Company...

Lorraine Harper

Lorraine Harper

Sep 4, 2016

Lorraine Harper of Madison, formerly of Bandytown, WV passed away on September 4, 2016. She attended the Madison Baptist Church. She was a postmaster in Bandytown for many years and cooked for the Madison Rotary Club.She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Effie Pettry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman...

Brenda Price

Brenda Price

Sep 3, 2016

Brenda Price 59, of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at home. She was born February 2, 1957 a daughter of the late Ezra and Vicie Browning Dalton. She was a Christian for 50 years, a member of Branchland United Baptist Church, and a social worker for DHHR. She was also preceded in death by special in laws,...

Bruce L. Harper

Bruce L. Harper

Sep 2, 2016

Bruce L. Harper, 52, of Millwood formerly of Bandytown, WV went to be with the Lord and all those who left before him on September 2, 2016.He was born April 27, 1964 in Madison, WV, the only son of the late Wilford Harper and Frances Elise Harper of Millwood.Bruce was a friend to many and never met a stranger. He...

Johnny  Phillip  Price

Johnny Phillip Price

Aug 30, 2016

In loving memory of Johnny P. Price son of the late Edsel Boris and Phyllis Price passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016.Johnny was born September 11, 1954 in Boone County and resided in Bim, WV. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Sue Price, brother, Alan and sisters, Donna and Gaye. He loved music.He leaves behind his loving...

Carolyn  Louise Viars Meek

Carolyn Louise Viars Meek

Aug 28, 2016

Carolyn Louise Meek (Viars), of Gordon, WV, passed away at home on August 28, 2016, after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 78 years old.Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert B. Meek, Jr., and her parents, George and Mildred Viars.She is survived by her children, Dr. Robert B. Meek, III (Parabh), Kara...

Jon Abshire

Jon Abshire

Aug 28, 2016

Jon Gregory Abshire, 60 of Branchland, WV passed away Sunday August 28, 2016 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 16, 1956 a son of the late Alfred and Doris Belcher Abshire. He was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School and a member of the Guyan River Volunteer Fire Department. He was also preceded in death by...

Patricia Sue Bias

Patricia Sue Bias

Aug 27, 2016

Patricia Sue Bias, 82, of West Hamlin went home to be with her Lord on August 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert L. Bias. She was born in Baileysville, WV to the late Virgil Lane and Edna Cook Shields on November 1, 1934. She was preceded in death...

Carson Wayne Akers

Carson Wayne Akers

Aug 27, 2016

Carson Wayne Akers 65 of Lake WV entered this life on April 1, 1951 and left the earthly life on August 27, 2016. Carson was the son of the late Marvin Akers and Carlie Dent Akers. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Zane, Ronnie, Bobby and Craig Akers; and a sister Adele Akers.Carson is survived by Sheila Adams...

Delphia Opal Halstead

Delphia Opal Halstead

Aug 26, 2016

Delphia Opal Halstead, 84, of Foster, WV passed away on August 26, 2016 at CAMC General Division. She was a member of the Rock Creek Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife, and beloved mother. She volunteered for the US National Parks at Monongalia National Park as a camp host for 17 years.She was the daughter of the late...