OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Joyce Elaine Felker

Joyce Elaine Felker

Mar 25, 2016

Joyce Elaine Felker, 60, of Hewett Creek Road, Jeffrey passed away March 25, 2016 at home. She was born January 21, 1956 and was a daughter of the late James and Beverly Goodman Terrell.She is survived by her companion, Bobby Smith; daughter, Christina Sansom of Jeffrey; son, Jason Richardson of Fort Bragg, California; grandchildren, Gloria Sansom, Samantha Sansom, Rachel Sansom...

Ella Marie Bias

Ella Marie Bias

Mar 24, 2016

Ella Marie Bias, 81, formerly of Hewett passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at home in Wytheville, VA. She was born July 19, 1934 in Clothier, WV.Survivors include son, James “Butch” and Brenda Bias; daughters, Judy and Ralph Cook, Connie and Bobby Frank Ferrell and Karen and Randy Akers; five grandchildren, Craig Ferrell, Randi Hager, Melinda Ooten, Leslie Bostic and...

Imogene Noe

Imogene Noe

Mar 24, 2016

IMOGENE NOE, 82, of Midkiff, WV, passed away March 24, 2016, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.She was born September 6, 1933, at Price, WV, and was the daughter of the late Edgar R. and Wanda Smith Wellman. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Royce Dean Wellman, and one son Gordon Gregory Noe. She is survived by...

Dennie Wayne Burns

Dennie Wayne Burns

Mar 23, 2016

Dennie Wayne Burns, age 43, of Cross Lanes passed away unexpectedly at home. March 23, 2016. He was born March 24, 1972 and was a son of the late Earnest Wayne Burns. He was a graduate of Van High School. He was a veteran who served nine years in the United States Army after graduation. He was employed at Roxalana...

Lucretia Christine Pennington

Lucretia Christine Pennington

Mar 23, 2016

Lucretia Christine (Terri) Pennington 66 of Bald Knob WV passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.She was born December 13, 1949 in Nancy KY to Robert and Dorothy Brown. Terry loved working on her flower gardens, but she loved nothing more than her family and all her grandchildren. Terri was preceded in death...

John Harmon Jr.

John Harmon Jr.

Mar 22, 2016

John Harmon Jr., 52, of Magnolia, Arkansas, formerly of Madison, WV passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 unexpectedly in a local hospital in Magnolia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Harmon; mother, Lena Harmon; and sister Judy Harmon all of Madison, WV. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing softball and loved...

Delles F. White

Delles F. White

Mar 20, 2016

Delles F. White, 75, of Bias’ Branch passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 of an extended illness. He was born March 30, 1940 at Pineville, WV to the late James and Esther White. Also preceding him in death was his companion Patricia Hogan; the mother of his children, Joann McNeely White; brothers, Dallas White and James Cook; and sisters, Delcie...

Caleb James Fairchild

Caleb James Fairchild

Mar 20, 2016

Caleb James Fairchild 15 of Chapmanville, WV passed away March 20, 2016. He was a student at Chapmanville Middle School and he was saved at Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church and attended Shining Light United Baptist Church. He was an organ donor with C.O.R.E and at this time has saved eight lives.He is survived by his mother; Jammie and Michael...

Annatta Josephine  Anthony

Annatta Josephine Anthony

Mar 18, 2016

Annatta Josephine Anthony born May 31, 1931 entered into the arms of Jesus on March 18, 2016 after a short illness. She was one of thirteen children born to the late Peter Leonard & Betty Elizabeth Smoot. Annatta, better known as “Josephine” graduated from Carver High School & shortly after married Luther A. Anthony SR in 1950. After marriage she...

Connie Sue Albright

Connie Sue Albright

Mar 18, 2016

Connie Sue Albright, 51, of Danville passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born April 5, 1964. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley J. Harvey; step-dad, Dewey Harvey; father, Stanley L. Ellis; and grandparents, Basil and Donna M. Bell.She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband and companion of 35 years,...

David Drexel Bowman

David Drexel Bowman

Mar 16, 2016

Pastor David D. Bowman, 61, of Julian went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born October 20, 1954 in Madison, WV to Martha Ann and George Smith.He was saved April 14, 1968 and pastored over 30 years for two churches, Porter Fork Baptist Church and Maple Hill Baptist Church. He was a coal...

DaMarcus Cash Graves

DaMarcus Cash Graves

Mar 16, 2016

DaMarcus Cash Graves, 2 years old, of Barboursville, WV went to rest in the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2016.DaMarcus was born in Huntington, WV on January 31 2014 to Shayanna Harper formerly (Shay) Walden. Damarcus is survived by his mother and sister, Caida Harper. The family of DaMarcus wishes to thank all of the prayer warriors who diligently...

Lacy Mabry

Lacy Mabry

Mar 16, 2016

Lacy Mabry, 60, of Ranger, WV died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born April 27, 1955 at West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Kyle and Julia Walker Mabry. He is also preceded in death by brothers and one sister. He is survived by a daughter, Dora Thierry (Jacob) of Ft. Gay, WV; two sisters, Helen White and...

Vannah Lou Kirk

Vannah Lou Kirk

Mar 16, 2016

Vannah Lou White-Kirk, 62, of Danville formerly of Hewett passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at St Mary’s Medical Center.Vannah was born November 9, 1953 at Ramage to the late Nancy McCleese Pettry and Jody White. Also, preceding her in death are her sister Judy Selvig; brother Demmie Jo White; her precious daughter Misti Kirk-Hudson; father-in-law Lonnie Kirk and brother-in-law...

Clifford Halley

Clifford Halley

Mar 15, 2016

Clifford Halley, 67, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Boone County, WV went to be with his Lord Monday, March 15, 2016.He is survived by his wife, Linda Halley; sons, Clifford J. (Jenna) and Shane (Jennifer) Halley; grandchildren, Brandon, Mickaela and Joseph Halley, Dekota Smith, Josh, Tiffany, Nick and Nathan Ross; brothers, James (Judy) and Larry (Wilma) Halley; sisters, Phyllis (Robert)...

Eleanor "NorNor" Lee Johnson

Eleanor "NorNor" Lee Johnson

Mar 15, 2016

Eleanor Lee Johnson (NorNor) widow of Elmer M. Johnson, passed away this life on March 15, 2016, at her daughter's home.She was the daughter of the late Kathleen (Ball) Ogrowdowski (Bill) and Ivan Ball. Born February 1, 1925, in Huntington, WV and raised in Luna Pier, Mich. by her mother and grandmother, Flora K. Jorgensen. She was a member of...

Sharon M. "Shari" Riley

Sharon M. "Shari" Riley

Mar 14, 2016

Sharon M. "Shari" Riley, 69, of Charleston passed away March 14, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born June 15, 1946 and was a daughter of the late Morris and Versel Thompson Riley. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Green.She was a 1964 graduate of Gauley Bridge High School and attended WV Tech. She...

Timothy "Timmy"  Felty

Timothy "Timmy" Felty

Mar 8, 2016

Timothy “Timmy” Felty, 51, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 11, 1964 to Dorothy and the late Howard Felty of Danville.Timmy loved making people laugh and having fun with his friends.He is survived by his daughter, Whitney (Alex) Acosta Flores of North...

Brenda K. Sigmon Adams

Brenda K. Sigmon Adams

Mar 5, 2016

Brenda K. Sigmon Adams, 66, of Huntington passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016.She was born December 2, 1949 in Madison, WV and preceded in death by her mother Virgie Turner Long; sister Peggy Adkins; and nephew George "Binky" Vannatter IIBrenda is survived by her loving husband C. A. Adams; children, Kenny Tully, Jr. of...

Donna J. Ashby Ballard

Donna J. Ashby Ballard

Mar 4, 2016

Donna Jean Ashby Ballard 87, of Foster, West Virginia, departed this life on March 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1928 , the daughter of the late Margie Gunnoe Ashby and Hudy Ashby and grandparents, Dan and Carrie Gunnoe. She was a Christian and a lifelong member of the Foster Church of Christ....