OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Betty Jean Dent
Apr 20, 2016
Betty Jean Dent 92 of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2016.Betty was born August 25, 1923, to Opie and Cecil Nutter of Carbondale, WV. Betty loved quilting and was a member of the “Bald Knob Quilters”. Many people may remember her from Hecks Department Store where she worked for many years.In addition to...
Elwood Ferrell
Apr 20, 2016
Elwood Ferrell 85 of Van, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 after a long illness.He was a retired UMWA coal miner of 44 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Lillian Ferrell, brother, Lawrence Ferrell and sister, Charlotte Whitman.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years CoraLee...
George Herman Roberts, Jr.
Apr 19, 2016
George Herman Roberts, Jr., 85 of Beckley, WV died Tuesday April 19, 2016 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Saturday April 23, 2016 at Hill Cemetery, Julian, WV with military rites by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578 Madison, WV.He is survived by his daughter; Pam, grandson, Cory, sister, Gay McNeely of New Martinsville, half brother...
Cordia Estep Covert
Apr 18, 2016
Cordia Estep Covert, 93, of Madison, WV received a call today, April 18, 2016 and can’t refuse the invitation. She has been invited to unite with old friends, family and the Lord. She will go to a better place where people can love, socialize and trust. Her wishes are for everyone to celebrate her mission and wants all to know...
Irene Marie Doss
Apr 18, 2016
Irene Marie Doss, 94, of Seth passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born July 28, 1921 and was a daughter of the late Eugene and Lettie Massey Doss. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Doss; daughters, Anna Belle Hensley and Shirley Green; and sons,...
Christy Carol Meeker
Apr 17, 2016
Christy Carol Meeker of Danville, WV went to be with the Lord and her grandfather Robert E. Lee Jones Sr. on Sunday April 17, 2016.She is survived by husband, Matthew Meeker; children, Jessica and Justin Barnett, Dakota Smith, Makayla Smith, Shiloh and James Foster and Grace Meeker; grandchildren, Koada Barnett and Mason Foster; grandmothers, Helen Jones Taylor, Glenda Kimbler and...
Linda Francine Paris
Apr 17, 2016
Linda Francine Paris, 64, of Danville went home to be with her Lord on April 17, 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Larry Joe Paris; parents Arlin and Daisy Stone of Morrisvale; sisters, Wanda Graley, Geneva Smith and Vivian Spurlock; brothers, Billy and Carlean Stone; nephews, Carlean Stone...
Ruth Myers
Apr 16, 2016
Ruth Myers, 90, of Charleston passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born March 22, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Elmer and Pearl Hatfield Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert “Ike” Myers; infant children, twins Mary and Timmy and son, Mark; one brother;...
Roston Woodrow "Woodie" Hunter
Apr 14, 2016
Roston Woodrow “Woodie” Hunter, 83, of Upper Mud River, Hamlin, WV passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Logan, WV. He was born April 25, 1932 and was a son of the late Opie and Belva Sutphin Hunter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane; and one son, Samuel Hunter.He was a...
William Harold Drake
Apr 10, 2016
William Harold Drake, 65, of Madison passed away April 10, 2016. He was born in Madison, WV on April 29, 1950 and was a son of the late Paul and Margaret Butcher Drake. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Paul Drake, Kaye Drake and Kerry Drake.He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a graduate from...
Evelyn McColgan
Apr 7, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we say our Earthly goodbyes to our beloved mother and grandmother, Evelyn McColgan, 89, of Branchland, WV. She departed this life to rest in Abraham's bosom on Thursday, April 7, 2016.She was born on March 10, 1927 to the late William and Mary Chandler Miller. She was also preceded in death by her precious...
Gretchen Louise Jack
Apr 6, 2016
Gretchen Louise Jack, born January 27, 1939, died April 6, 2016. She passed away peacefully in her sleep from complications with pneumonia at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was the daughter of James Jack and Leaffa Riddle Jack, both deceased. She grew up in Sharples and graduated from Sharples High School in the Class of 1957. She attended...
Johnie May
Apr 4, 2016
Johnie May 70, of Griffithsville, WV died Monday April 4, 2016 at home. He was born December 12, 1945 a son of the late Hassel and Stella Perkey May. He was also preceded by his brothers, Clarence and Emmett May; and his sisters Naomi Dempsey and Jean Edwards.He is survived by his wife, Betty May; children, George (Crystal) May, Cynthia...
Hazel "Maxine" Williams
Apr 3, 2016
Hazel “Maxine” Williams is on a journey to meet with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Maxine died April 3, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born at Foster on June 29, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Pearl Smith. She was married to Ray C. Williams for 53 years. In addition to her...
Pauline E. Bishop
Mar 30, 2016
Pauline E. Bishop, 81, of Danville passed away at home on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.She was a homemaker and a member of Cox’s Fork Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer L. Bishop; sons, Dale and Jody; and daughter, Almeda Collins.She is survived by her kids, Elmer Jr. (Lynda) Bishop of...
Rex Burton
Mar 28, 2016
Rex Burton, 84, of Danville passed away at home Monday, March 28, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimers.He was a retired CSX locomotive engineer with 47 years of service. He was a member and Elder of the Danville Church of Christ. He was a member of the Danville Town Council and former Mayor having served 41 years. He enjoyed...
Norma Jean Leary
Mar 27, 2016
Norma Jean Leary, 85, of Madison passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born May 2, 1930 and was a daughter of the late George and Hazel Broadfoot Workman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis “Frank” Leary; and brother, William “Bill” Workman.Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Marilyn Davis (Richard) of Foster; sons, James...
Bobbie Lee Coon
Mar 27, 2016
Bobbie Lee Coon, 84, of Madison, WV passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center after suffering a massive stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Artist and Gladys Hayes Coon.He retired from Peabody Coal Company where he was a Prep Plant Supervisor. He was a member of the UMWA and served in the US...
Brantley Edward Markins
Mar 26, 2016
Brantley Edward Markins, infant son of Andrew and Elizabeth Cook Markins passed away March 26, 2016. He is also survived by grandparents, Alana Dillon of Mason, Eric Cook of Twilight and Diana Sosbee of GordonGraveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Mid Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown with the Rev. Phil Rowe officiating. .
Paul L. Griffith
Mar 25, 2016
Paul L. Griffith, 71, of Peytona, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Etta Garrettson Griffith.He owned Griffith Used Cars. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran.He is survived by his wife, Kathy Griffith; two daughters, Tonia (Stephen) Calloway...
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