OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

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...

Iris Hager

Iris Hager

Aug 25, 2016

Iris Hager 82 of Nellis WV passed away August 25, 2016 at her home.She was a member of Drawdy Freewill Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late Raymond B. and Opal Perdue Halstead. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fleetward Hager; sons, Ricky Hager and Nickie Hager, six grandchildren and siblings, Jeanette Hager, Wanda Freed,...

Shelby Foley Jack

Shelby Foley Jack

Aug 24, 2016

Shelby Foley Jack 79 of Chapmanville,WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.She was born November 16, 1936 at Blair WV. She was the daughter of the late Bernie Crum and Virgie Mae Chambers Crum.She was a past member and elder of Clothier Presbyterian Church and a friend to everyone she met. Shelby also attended...

Chessie Hoover Eplin Schieb

Chessie Hoover Eplin Schieb

Aug 24, 2016

Chessie Hoover Eplin Schieb passed from this life, into a life where there is no more separation, August 24, 2016.She was the daughter of the late Russell D. Hoover and Cleo Grimmett Hoover of Nellis, WV. She last worked for the State of WV in the finance department as a microfilm tech and Hecks of Kanawha City. She was a...

Richard  "Rick" Fowler

Richard "Rick" Fowler

Aug 22, 2016

Richard “Rick” Fowler, 51 of Julian WV passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV surrounded by his loving family.He had previously been employed by Overnite and Yellow Freight. He was of the Baptist Faith.He was preceded in death by his father, Jolly R. Fowler; and a brother, James “Coonie” Fowler.He is survived by his mother,...