OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Christa Lane

Christa Lane

Jun 27, 2015

Christa Lane, 71, of Red House, WV passed away June 27, 2015. She was born November 27, 1943 in Brüsenhagen, Germany to the late Fritz and Theresia Kaiser.She is survived by her husband, Terry Lane; daughters, Sandra (Kurt) Zabel of Huntington and Nicole Lane of Westerville, Ohio; brother, Peter Kaiser and family and sister, Erika Siegmund and family all of...

Esther M. Bias

Esther M. Bias

Jun 25, 2015

Esther M. Bias, 86, of Jeffrey, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 following a long illness. She was born October 5, 1928, in St. Albans, WV to the late Walter and Bertie Jeffrey.Esther was a member of Ball Chapel Church, Jeffrey. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved cooking, gardening, quilting and spending time with her children and...

Lois Jean Brewer

Lois Jean Brewer

Jun 25, 2015

Lois Jean Brewer, 77, of Alum Creek entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2015 with family and loved ones by her side. She was the daughter of the late James Early and Dona Peters of Bald Knob, WV. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Eileen Bradford; and brothers, Dean, Dallas and Arlie Peters.Lois was...

Ben F. Harless

Ben F. Harless

Jun 21, 2015

Ben F. Harless, 87, of Peytona, WV died on June 21, 2015 after a long illness.He was a retired UMWA Coal Miner from Cannelton Industries, Boone County, WV. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. But the one thing he was most proud of was the garden that he worked in every year. He enjoyed raising the garden, seeing what he could...

Kevin Edward Jordan

Kevin Edward Jordan

Jun 20, 2015

Kevin Edward Jordan was born on September 19, 1989 at 3:31 p.m. in Athens, Texas. He was taken from us way too early on June 20, 2015.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Piercy Walker formerly of Jeffrey, WV and Carol Johnson of Latta, South Carolina.He is survived by his mother, Debbie Fawn Walker Rice of Charleston;...

Janice Ray Boggs

Janice Ray Boggs

Jun 19, 2015

Janice Ray Boggs left to join the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family, and the unwavering faith in God that she held. Janice was born on August 3, 1938, one of four children born to Howard Hamilton and Maxine Frye. She was preceded in death by her older...

Dan B. Napier

Dan B. Napier

Jun 18, 2015

Dan B. Napier 78 of Madison, WV died peacefully on June 18, 2015.Dan was a disabled coal miner, an avid fisherman and a WVU fan. He loved his family and his church friends, his neighbors and his dog, Cricket. He attended Prayer Connection and Fountain of Life Worship Center.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; his parents Jones...

Vesta Marie Ball

Vesta Marie Ball

Jun 15, 2015

Vesta Marie Ball, 94, of Madison passed away June 15, 2015.She was born April 11, 1921 to the late Ezra Everette and Elizabeth Hester Hall. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence S. “Patty” Knabb; son, C. Michael Knabb and wife Debbie; two sisters, and five brothers.She is survived by her husband, Harold Ray “Tony” Ball;...

Venita Ann Fowler

Venita Ann Fowler

Jun 14, 2015

Venita Ann Fowler, 59, of Greenview left this world on June 14, 2015 at home.She was born May 12, 1956 and was a daughter of the late Bethel and Sylvia Fowler. She was also preceded in death her first husband George Scott, Jr. and her second husband Ricky Wheatley; her son-in-law Curtis Kelly; sister Peggy Carter; brother Orville Fowler; and...

Wanda Adkins Monday

Wanda Adkins Monday

Jun 14, 2015

WANDA ADKINS MONDAY, 88, of Hamlin, WV, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, in Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation.She was born December 4, 1926, in East Liverpool, OH, to the late Roundy and Sybil Stowers Adkins. She was a 1942 graduate of Hamlin High School, a homemaker, ten year employee of Demure Brassiere Company, and lifetime member of Hamlin Chapter #106...

Violet E. Charles

Violet E. Charles

Jun 13, 2015

Violet E. Charles of Uneeda, WV died June 13, 2015 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by husband, George Charles.She was a member of the Uneeda Church of Christ.She is survived by daughters, Juanita Green (Franklin) and Linda Charles Stone (Roger, deceased); grandchildren, Stephen Green (Kelly), Lisa Mounts (James) and Sheila Bias (Wendell); great-grandchildren, Tyler Mounts (Mindy),...

Brian  Scott Ferrell

Brian Scott Ferrell

Jun 13, 2015

Brian Scott “Longhair” Ferrell, 45 years old, of Meadow Fork was born July 18, 1969 and passed away June 13, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend to many. He was a hard working coal miner for 28 years and was a member of the Brothers of the Wheel for over 20 years. Scotty was...

Dessie Faye Eastep Kinder

Dessie Faye Eastep Kinder

Jun 13, 2015

Dessie Faye Eastep Kinder was born on July 2, 1930. She was the daughter of Jess and Clayte Eastep of Ridgeview WV. She was reunited with her mother and dad on June 13, 2015.Dessie was preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Bender, Genevieve Price, Hazel McCollum and Patsy McCollum; brothers, Jess Eastep Jr. and Harry Eastep. She is survived...

Thurman Caldwell

Thurman Caldwell

Jun 9, 2015

Thurman Caldwell Jr., 68, of Ranger, WV died Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley nursing home. He was born October 11, 1946 in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Thurman and Viola Cyfers Caldwell. He was a member of Kiahs Creek United Baptist Church and a Vietnam War veteran. He was also preceded in...

Charles  Edward Lucas

Charles Edward Lucas

Jun 9, 2015

Charles Edward Lucas, 85, of Madison, WV passed away on June 9, 2015 at home after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on May 7, 2015.He was born April 2, 1930 to his parents Roosevelt and Mae Lucas of Greenview. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth and Carmel; sisters, Peggy, Lena “Tootsie” and Dorothy.He...

Ronda "Buddy" Linville

Ronda "Buddy" Linville

Jun 7, 2015

Ronda Linville, 77, of Alum Creek passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015.He was born August 10, 1937 and was a son of the late Roy and Donnie Adkins Linville.He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Ronnie of Alum Creek and Timothy and his wife Danette of St. Albans; grandchildren, Scott, Timothy II and Noland; and sisters, Peggy Madden and...

Irene B. McComas

Irene B. McComas

Jun 6, 2015

Irene Bertha McComas, 86, of Mifflin, WV passed away Saturday June 6, 2015. Irene was of Hungarian decent and a graduate of Sharples High School. She enjoyed spending time cooking, fishing, and traveling with her family. Those who knew Irene will cherish the memories of the meals she prepared and the kindness she always showed. She was preceded in death...

William Cleo "Speed" Cook

William Cleo "Speed" Cook

Jun 5, 2015

William Cleo "Speed" Cook, 74, of Danville passed away after a long illness on June 5, 2015.He was born June 12, 1940 and lived most of his life in the Pond Fork area. He was the last surviving child of Homer and Eveline (White) Cook. He was preceded in death by children, William Ross Cook, Timmy Cook and Vicki Lynn...

Florella June Perry Workman

Florella June Perry Workman

Jun 5, 2015

Florella June Perry Workman, 98, of Madison, West Virginia passed away peacefully on June 5, 2015 in Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence Perry and wife of the late Ernest Workman. She was a wonderful servant of the Lord. She was a lifelong member of the Madison Baptist Church, ABW circle leader, participating...

Robert Brian "Pete" Johnson

Robert Brian "Pete" Johnson

Jun 5, 2015

Pete Johnson of Madison passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. Pete was born on July 13, 1957 in Madison, the fifth son of Reed M. Johnson and Julia A. (Judy) Johnson. Pete attended school in Madison and worked as a coal miner before his retirement. He resided with his mother at home and was a member of Madison Baptist Church....