OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Ernestine McComas
Jun 2, 2024
Ernestine McComas, 92, of Culloden, WV, formerly of Midkiff, WV went to her heavenly home June 2, 2024 where she was reunited with her husband James A. McComas. Ernestine, daughter of the late Ernest and Lola Adkins was born November 6, 1931 in Logan, WV. Ernestine worked for West Virginia Department of Highways for 20 years. She was a devout...
Edward Herman McCoy
Jun 1, 2024
Edward Herman “Eddie” McCoy, age 89, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, from complications sustained from an auto accident he was in on May 28, 2024.
Eddie was born in a coal camp in Lorado, WV. He was the fourth son out of five to Elisha “Lish” Herman McCoy and Velva Spears McCoy.
Eddie moved to Aarons Creek...
Jimmy Edward Elkins
Jun 1, 2024
Jimmy Edward Elkins, 72, of Hewett, WV, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2024. He was born on February 29th, 1952, in Boone County, WV, to the late Grady and Dolly (Adkins) Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his precious son, Jimmy Dale Elkins; his brother Lloyd Elkins; his sister,...
Renita Lee Bryant
Jun 1, 2024
Renita Lee Baisden Bryant, 54 years old, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Baisden of Madison, WV; her father, Freddie Baisden of Florida; grandson, Cole "Bug" Hager of Madison, WV; grandfather, Clarence L. Weaver of Madison, WV; and, grandparents, Junior and Alberta...
Charles Bennett
May 25, 2024
Charles “Jack” Bennett, 89, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Jack was of Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Jack was an avid reader and attained a master’s degree in social work and worked with children....
Pastor Emeritus John Alan Barker
May 22, 2024
Pastor Emeritus John (Johnny) Alan Barker, age 80 of Danville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born in Charleston, WV, on January 24, 1944, and grew up in Huntington, West Madison and Danville and was a graduate of Scott High School.
Johnny is survived by his sons Jody (Laura), of Colorado Springs,...
Ugeal Perry
May 19, 2024
Ugeal Perry 80 of Greenview, WV was born May 14, 1944 at Logan, WV a son of the late Prentice and Lena Chapman Perry. He departed this life after a long illness on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at CAMC-General Division in Charleston, WV.
Mr. Perry was a retired coal miner, where he was a heavy equipment operator, and was a member...
Shylowe Cheyenne Lilly
May 18, 2024
On May 18th, 2024 our beautiful ray of sunshine, Shylowe Chyenne Lilly (Lovejoy) age, 32, of Alkol, WV left this world. Shylowe was preceded in death by her uncle Phillip Lovejoy, grandmother Phyllis Hinkle and grandfathers Tommy Hinkle and Phillip Lovejoy Sr..
Shylowe is survived by her husband Macks Lilly and beloved sons Cameron and Daxton; parents Tammy and Tommy;...
Elma Jean Foster
May 17, 2024
Elma ‘Jean’ Foster, 92, of Peytona, WV went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024. She is now in the company of her guardian angels: her husband Hal Foster and her son Richard Foster. Jean was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mary O’Halloran, her brother James O’Halloran, and her sisters Kay Eary and Betty...
Mary Elizabeth Moore Griffith
May 17, 2024
The heart and soul of our family, Mary Elizabeth Moore Griffith met her Savior in heaven on May 17, 2024.
Born at home in Lory, WV on April 16, 1928 to Hubert and Corna Moore. Mary was a devout Christian and faithful member of the Madison Baptist Church for over seventy years.
She taught us all how to live a Christian...
Matthew Pauley
May 16, 2024
Matthew Pauley, 54, of Racine, WV passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024.
He was born August 4, 1969 a son of the late Ernest and Brenda Pauley. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sambo Pauley; sister Loretta (Tom) Loftis.; and aunt Loretta Steele.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Jo Moore Pauley; daughter, Mary Pauley of Racine, WV; stepdaughter,...
Thomas Lee Petry
May 15, 2024
Thomas Lee Petry, 69, of Danville, WV was welcomed to his heavenly home with, “well done my good and faithful servant” on May 15, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Loretta and Prather “Tom” Petry; sister Athena Petry; brother Steve Petry; and loving wife of 42 years Barbara Jean Petry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 7...
Denvil Goff Smith, Jr.
May 13, 2024
Denvil “Junior” Goff Smith Jr. of Bim, WV passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was 78 years old.
Junior was born March 24, 1946 to Dorothy (Baldwin) and Denvil Goff Smith Sr. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving 3 tours of duty from 1967 to 1970. Upon returning home to West Virginia, Junior worked as a coal...
Juanita Sue Green
May 11, 2024
Juanita Sue Charles Green, age 84, of Uneeda, WV, laid aside her earthly body to await her immortal body on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
She was a 1958 graduate of Scott High School in Madison, WV. She worshipped with the Christians at the church of Christ in Uneeda, WV. Juanita retired from Boone County Schools where she worked as the payroll...
Clettis Wayne King
May 10, 2024
Clettis Wayne King passed away peacefully at his home in Bob White, WV on Friday, May 10th 2024 surrounded by his wife and daughters after years of declining health.
Clettis went to work at the age of 16 years old. He was a welder by trade and worked for many years in the coal industry. He eventually started his own welding...
John Lee Crabtree, Sr.
May 10, 2024
John Lee Crabtree, Sr. of Midkiff, WV died Friday May 10, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House Huntington, WV at the age of seventy-seven years, seven months, and three days. He was born October 7, 1946 at Allen, WV to the late Jesse David Crabtree and the late Rinda Spears Crabtree.
John is survived by three sons, Jesse Crabtree...
Burnice Queen
May 5, 2024
Burnice Queen, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning May 5, 2024 at the Aventura Humility House in Austintown, OH following an extended illness. She was born in Pie, West Virginia on May 26, 1940, the daughter of Earl and Causbie (Starr) Chafin.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church on DeForest Road in Warren. She enjoyed all the church activities and...
Patricia Ann Puckett
May 4, 2024
Patricia Ann Puckett 55 of Bim, WV passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Patricia was a wife, mother, sister, cousin, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and a friend. She had a lot of titles, and enough love in her heart to honor each one.
Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Jackie Ray Price and Gaye Francis Price, both...
Gregory Wayne Mitchell
May 3, 2024
Gregory Wayne Mitchell "BB" of Alkol, WV passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at home after a sudden illness. He was born in Madison, WV on July 7, 1948 to his parents Millard and Violet (Ramsey) Mitchell. (With the late William Gillispie being a special person in his life.)
He was a retired UMWA coal miner with 37 years active service...
Elsie Ellen Hunter
May 3, 2024
Elsie Ellen Hunter, 92, of Vienna, WV passed away at home under the care of Hospice surrounded by her daughters, Iretta and Kim and her niece Phyllis.
She was born December 3, 1931 in Marfrance, WV. She was the daughter of the late James Mounts and Esther Hammack Mounts.
Elsie was devoted to her family growing up. She helped care for...
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