OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Annemarie H.  Fonner

Annemarie H. Fonner

Oct 24, 2015

Annemarie H. (Schaefen) Fonner, of Norfolk, VA passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on October 24th. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Fonner; her mother Maria Schroder of Karlsruhe, Germany and a brother Horst Schroder of Karlsruhe, Germany. She leaves behind Thomas Fonner of Washington, DC, Lynda (Bill) Elkins of Hewett, West Virginia and...

Mary R. Shepherd

Mary R. Shepherd

Oct 21, 2015

Mary R. Shepherd, 84, of Hurricane, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2015. She was born April 2, 1931 in Branchland, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and Ella Williamson Dean. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ivory M. Brunty, Beatrice E. Hargis, and Stella V. Dean; six brothers, John Riley,...

William T. Hughes

William T. Hughes

Oct 18, 2015

The loving Rev. William T. Hughes, Jr., 85, of West Hamlin, WV, went through the Pearly White Gates of Heaven Sunday October 18, 2015 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. He was born on October 10, 1930 in West Hamlin, WV a son of the late Mamie and William T. Hughes Sr. He was also preceded in death...

Donald L. Wrenn

Donald L. Wrenn

Oct 17, 2015

Donald L. Wrenn 86, of Chesapeake, OH passed away on Saturday October 17, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV. He was born July 24, 1929 a son of the late Albert B. and Rosa Lee Fitzpatrick Wrenn. He was an Army and Air force WWII and Korea War Veteran, and retired from Ford Motor Company....

Jeanette Gail White

Jeanette Gail White

Oct 16, 2015

Jeanette Gail White 64 of Gordon, WV died Oct. 16, 2015. She was a homemaker and a member of the Star of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Reathel Workman Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Calvin, children; Michele Rock of Beaver WV and Kirby White of West Hamlin, grandchildren;...

Claude Huffman

Claude Huffman

Oct 15, 2015

On October 15, 2015 Claude “The Woodman” Huffman was called home to be with the Lord and his loving late wife of 53 years, Jackie Huffman after years of fighting his illness. Claude was home comforted by family at the time of his passing.He was born in Morrisvale on May 12, 1929 and was one of seven children born to...

Delores J. Bias

Delores J. Bias

Oct 11, 2015

Delores J. Bias of Morgantown, WV formerly of Alum Creek WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 11, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.She was founder and principal of Dolly Hill Christian Academy. She was preceded in death by her husband Gaylord W. Bias, Sr and son Terry Bias.She is survived by her children; Gaylord...

Patricia Jane Harper

Patricia Jane Harper

Oct 10, 2015

Patricia Jane Harper, 64, of Danville went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Leona Gothard Stewart of Barboursville.Patricia was a graduate of Barboursville High School and completed her bachelor's and master's degrees from Marshall University. After more than 30 years of...

Susan  Ballard Shreve

Susan Ballard Shreve

Oct 10, 2015

Susan Ballard Shreve, 52, of Madison passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a lifetime urologic illness.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sebert and Edrie Ballard and Tom and Violet Hale; great-grandmother, Elva Elkins; and stepfather, Charles Lucas.She was a graduate of Scott High School and WV Southern Community College with a...

Chloe "Jean"  Foster

Chloe "Jean" Foster

Oct 9, 2015

Chloe “Jean” Foster of Bob White, WV passed away to a better life on October 9, 2015. She was 83 years young at her passing.Jean was preceded in death by her husband Jim Foster.Aunt Jean as we knew her, left behind many friends; step brother, Delano Gibson of Van; and a host of nieces and nephews.We want to especially thank...

Leonard Dillon

Leonard Dillon

Oct 8, 2015

Leonard Dillon 60 of Bim WV died Thursday, Oct 8, 2015 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hinton, WV after a short illness. He was preceded in death by mother Neva and a brother Junior Dillon.Leonard was a good friend to everyone he met. He loved cooking for and helping out elderly people or anyone he knew that was ill. He...

Harvey Wells

Harvey Wells

Oct 8, 2015

Harvey Wells, 95, of Branchland, WV died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at River's Bend Health Care, South Point, Ohio. He was born November 9, 1919 a son of the late Raymond and Grace Smith Wells. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings; a daughter Leanna (Kitten) Wells; and a great grandson Cody Wells....

Harold M. Miller

Harold M. Miller

Oct 6, 2015

Harold M. Miller, 77, of Madison passed away Oct. 6, 2015. He was born Jan. 11, 1938, a son of the late James Ernest and Loarreda Keffer Miller.He was a member of Danville Church of Christ. He was a retired coal miner and member of UMWA.He is survived by wife, Anita Miller; sons, Timothy Harold Miller and Harold Maxwell Miller...

Toni  Lynn Wrightsman

Toni Lynn Wrightsman

Oct 6, 2015

Toni Lynn Wrightsman, 58, of Danville WV passed away Oct. 6, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital Charleston, WV.She was a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol for 19 years and Boone County Chapter of BARC.She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Dryer; stepfather, Marvin L. Dryer; and sister, Katherine Dryer.She is survived by her husband, John; her father,...

Devon Allysyn Rush

Devon Allysyn Rush

Oct 4, 2015

Devon Allysyn Rush, age 35, of Huntington, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home. Devon was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on April 15, 1980 and was raised in Huntington. She was the daughter of Edgar Rush and Pamela Dickens-Rush. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Huntington High School. Besides her parents, Devon leaves...

Audrey Lynn McCallister

Audrey Lynn McCallister

Oct 3, 2015

Audrey Lynn McCallister, 49, of Yawkey, WV went home to be with our Lord after a short illness Saturday, October 3, 2015. Audrey was born the daughter of the late Chelcie and Thelma Lambert on August 4, 1966. She was preceded in death by two brothers Chelcie Lambert, Jr. and Ersel John Lambert.Audrey is survived by her husband Paul McCallister,...

Pauline E. Holstein

Pauline E. Holstein

Oct 1, 2015

Pauline E. Holstein, 90, of Julian passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. She was born January 11, 1925 and was a daughter of the late George and Rosie Collins Butler.She is survived by sisters, Betty Price of Ravenswood and Linda Turley of Alum Creek; brother, Bobby Butler of Cleveland, Ohio; and a host of nieces and nephews.She...

Mary Kathleen Harless

Mary Kathleen Harless

Sep 30, 2015

Mary Kathleen Harless, 86 of Peytona, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother & great great grandmother passed away on Sept. 30, 2015 after a long illness. She was a homemaker, loved her Lord, enjoyed cooking, making quilts, and loved being with her family. Her family will remember her most for times she spent caring for & nurturing her grandchildren....

Lewis  Delano Adkins

Lewis Delano Adkins

Sep 28, 2015

Lewis Delano Adkins, 81, of Pleasant View, WV died Monday the 28th of September after a long illness. He was born May 22, 1934, the son of the late Walter and Fannie Adkins. He is also preceded in death by his brother Walter Adkins Jr. and two sisters, Ruth Lovejoy and Geneva Reed. He is survived by his wife of...

Mina Teal Ball

Mina Teal Ball

Sep 28, 2015

Mina W. Ball 102 of Greenview WV passed away September 28 2015. She was born March 26, 1913, the daughter of the late William and Martha Wheatley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Cyril K. Ball, two daughters, Marilyn and Emma, sisters, Iris, Nelda and Neva, brothers, Philbin, William Dalmon, Emil and Arden....