OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Jason Deon Hiat

Jason Deon Hiat

Dec 21, 2015

Jason Deon Hiat, 35, of Danville died December 21, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born June 27, 1980 and was a son of the late Mohamed and Coleene McCoy. He is survived by his fiancée, Traci Linville; his son, Bentlye Cruz Hiat at home; brother, Scott Allen Hiat (Suzy) of Ranger; and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Vernon Alton Shelton

Vernon Alton Shelton

Dec 20, 2015

Vernon Alton Shelton, 77, of Milton, WV passed away Sunday December 20, 2015.He was born November 17, 1938 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Lacy and Havana Shelton. He worked as a welder for 35 years, 5 years with FMC in Charleston and 30 years with ACF Industries where he retired. He was baptized April 1, 1973...

Gladys Maxine Gillenwater

Gladys Maxine Gillenwater

Dec 16, 2015

Gladys Maxine Gillenwater 82 of Peytona, WV passed away at home Dec. l6, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Rosa Atkins Wilson, her husband Bob Gillenwater and son Bobby Gillenwater.She is survived by her children; Terry Gillenwater of Frametown, WV, Debbie Griffin of Seth, Sandy Shamblin and Jerry Gillenwater of Drawdy, half sister; Doris Fitzwater, 11...

Barbara Ann "Bobbi"  Plants

Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Plants

Dec 16, 2015

Barbara Ann “Bobbi” Plants of Madison, WV passed away on December 16, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry L. and Gertrude Warden Hunter; and a brother John Hunter.She is survived by her husband, Robert Eugene Plants; daughters, Jeanne A. Southern of Madison and Vicki L. Guinn of Gainesville, FL; son, Nicholas Plants of Edmond, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Nicholas...

William "Bill" E.  Bowles

William "Bill" E. Bowles

Dec 16, 2015

William "Bill" E. Bowles, 32, of St. Albans passed away December 16, 2015. Surviving are his parents Kevin and Drema Bowles of Costa; son Dakota Bowles and his mother Amy Mobley of Chesapeake; brothers, David and Patrick of Costa; sister Ashley McCallister of Nellis; grandfather Tom Bowles of Ashford; and fiancé Tara Pauley and her mother, Tammy Pauley of St....

William Homer Wolford

William Homer Wolford

Dec 14, 2015

William Homer Wolford, 67 of Danville died Dec. 14, 2015 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Willy Homer and Evelyn Estep Wolford and a niece Mickey Wolford.He was a graduate of Matewan High School and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired State Mine Inspector and he also enjoyed hunting and...

Pat Shelor Mayo

Pat Shelor Mayo

Dec 14, 2015

Pat Shelor Mayo passed away on December 14, 2015, in Greenville, SC. Pat was born in Glen Alum, WV on March 17, 1932. He was a graduate of Logan High School in Logan, WV and attended the University of Louisville and North East Louisiana. Pat was a member of the Logan High School Sports Hall of Fame and also played...

Edith Caudill Kitchen

Edith Caudill Kitchen

Dec 12, 2015

Edith Caudill Kitchen, forever 39, of Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Brooksville, Florida died Saturday, December 12, 2015.She was born in Mud River, West Virginia, worked part time as a school teacher at Conley Elementary School, was a cashier for many years at Cohen Drug Store, Madison, WV and was owner/operator of Kitchen’s Chevron. She was of the Baptist...

Oleta Mae Miller

Oleta Mae Miller

Dec 8, 2015

Oleta Mae Miller, 81, of Jeffrey passed away December 8, 2015 at her home.She was born May 17, 1934 and was a daughter of the late Delvin and Laura Barker Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Miller; son Michael Dillon; sisters, Polly, Bonnie and Betty.She is survived by her son, Delvin Dillon of Jeffrey; sisters,...

Jim Cornell

Jim Cornell

Dec 7, 2015

Jim Cornell, 86, of Bloomingrose, WV passed away on December 7, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late H.K. and Nola Cornell.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Fauber Cornell; brother, Teddy (Fran); sons, Mark (Gina) of Illinois and Tim (Peggy) of Cross Lanes, WV; daughter, Lisa (Terry) Graley of Ashford, WV; grandchildren,...

Stanley Meeks

Stanley Meeks

Dec 7, 2015

Stanley Meeks, 66, of Madison was born August 8, 1949 and passed away December 7, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Meeks and his mother, Ganeva Bailey; brother, Gene Meeks; and many other in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a...

Millie Moore

Millie Moore

Dec 6, 2015

Millie Moore was born August 9th, 1924 and departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 6th 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital. She was married to the late John Moore for 57 years before his death on Dec. 21, 1997. They were residents of Bob White for many years before moving to Alderson, WV. Millie was preceded in death by her parents,...

Joy Burgess Light

Joy Burgess Light

Dec 6, 2015

Joy Burgess Light, 39, of Chapmanville, formerly of Blair departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 and entered her Heavenly Home after a short illness. She was born April 20, 1976, and was the beloved daughter of Barry and Kathy Miller Burgess. Joy was the mother of three beautiful children, Christian Light who is in the Army and stationed...

James T.  Adkins

James T. Adkins

Dec 4, 2015

James T. Adkins, 85, of North Lawrence, OH, formerly of West Virginia passed away following a brief illness Friday Dec. 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Adkins; mother, Tennessee Goodman Adkins; son, James Taylor Adkins; three sisters, Bessie Sias, Delphia Cummings and Betty Lovejoy; and three brothers, Jonah Adkins, Clarence Adkins and Nathan Adkins.He is...

Wilson Danny Grimes

Wilson Danny Grimes

Dec 1, 2015

Wilson D. "Danny" Grimes, 64, of Longs, S.C., formerly of Blair, W.Va., and Chapmanville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2015.He fought a good fight, he finished his course, kept the faith. He is now walking the streets of gold with his Savior. He has no more need for his earthly body, but is enjoying his...

Olilver Sheldon Wilson Jr.

Olilver Sheldon Wilson Jr.

Nov 30, 2015

Oliver (Oli) Sheldon Wilson Jr, 47, of Twilight passed away November 30th, 2015. He was born on January 5th, 1968 to his parents Oliver and Clara Wilson.He is survived by his mother Clara Wilson, the mother of his four children – America (Amy) Wilson. 2 Daughters are Britney Wilson and Angel Wilson. 2 Sons Herbie Wilson and George Wilson. Also...

William C.  Goodwin

William C. Goodwin

Nov 29, 2015

William C., (Bill) Goodwin, 77, of Van, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a long illness. Bill was a retired construction worker with the UMWA. He loved the outdoors and talking with his friends at the Van Post Office.Bill is survived by daughters, Michelle (Thomas) of Philippi, Melissa (Chuck) of Princeton and step...

Macel Mae Cook

Macel Mae Cook

Nov 29, 2015

Macel Mae Cook, 68, of Madison passed away Nov. 29, 2015. She was born May 11, 1947 to the late Elbert and Kathleen Beard.She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.She is survived by her husband, Clarence Cook; three children, Joel Cook of Lincoln County, Timothy Cook at home and Cristy Rowe of Washington Heights; five...

Catherine Lee Jarrell Sutphin

Catherine Lee Jarrell Sutphin

Nov 27, 2015

Catherine Jarrell Sutphin, 95, of Van departed this life Nov. 27, 2015. She was born April 20, 1920 in Lewisburg, WV to Eschol and Bessie Roach Taylor. She was preceded in death by two husbands and three children.She leaves behind five children, Carl of Gordon, Ed and Wilma Jarrell of Hurricane, Jane White of South Carolina, Pam and Charlie Brown...

Arley Paul Jarrell

Arley Paul Jarrell

Nov 24, 2015

Arley “Paul” Jarrell, born April 6, 1926 to Troy and Doskie Jarrell of Bim, WV passed from this life on Nov. 24, 2015 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 47 years, Pauline M. Fesko; brothers Edward and Dauris; and sister Esther Mae Zontini. Left to remember Paul are his daughters,...