OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Thelma Maxine Osborn

Thelma Maxine Osborn

Aug 16, 2015

Thelma Maxine Osborn, 85 of Huntington, WV passed away on August 16, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. She was born February 7, 1930 a daughter of the late Edgar and Carrie Ketchum McComas.She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Osborn; her only son Randy Thomas Osborn; four brothers, Herman McComas, Nick McComas, Rev....

Relda Francis Covert

Relda Francis Covert

Aug 14, 2015

Relda Francis Covert (Felty), 90, was born in Hernshaw, West Virginia on November 29, 1925. She was the daughter Mary Clark and Elmer Felty. Relda entered Heaven’s gates on August 14, 2015.A wonderful mother and homemaker, Relda loved being at home surrounded by family and friends. She was known by her grandchildren as “Momaw Booboo.” She enjoyed shopping, going out...

Eliza Margarette  Harrison

Eliza Margarette Harrison

Aug 13, 2015

Eliza Margarette Harrison, lovingly known as “Granny,” 98, of Drawdy went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Danville, WV. She was born on June 16, 1917, a daughter of the late Silas and Anna Mae Shabdue. Margarette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was...

Philip Ray Casto

Philip Ray Casto

Aug 11, 2015

Philip Ray Casto 73 of Hewett died August 11, 2015 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Huntington, WV.Phil was preceded in death by his father, Girt Casto and was an Army veteran.He is survived by his mother; Hazel Casto, of Hewett, sisters; Karen (Stanley) Dolin of Ottawa, and Ann (Frank) Smith of Morrisvale, daughter; Debra (Harry) Chambers of Foster, sons; Steven...

Elcene Daniels Crisp

Elcene Daniels Crisp

Aug 11, 2015

Elcene Daniels Crisp, 77, of Six Mile, WV formerly of Monclo WV went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side August 10, 2015. She was born and raised in Davisport, Martin County Kentucky and was one of 14 children. She was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Daniels. She was also preceded in...

Barbara  Jean Petry

Barbara Jean Petry

Aug 10, 2015

Barbara Jean Petry of Madison, WV was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 10, 2015.Barbara was the tenth child of Edward and Violet Smathers’ 21 children. She grew up in Ohio where she met her soul mate and love of her life, Thomas Lee Petry. Barbara and Tom shared 44 years filled with happiness and love; three...

Linda Sue Daniels

Linda Sue Daniels

Aug 8, 2015

Linda Sue Daniels, 60, of Jeffrey, WV died August 8, 2015 at CAMC Memorial, Charleston, WV. She was a member of the Greenview Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker.She is survived by her husband; Herman D. Daniels of Jeffrey, daughters; Garie Lynn Bryant and Kathy Stires of NC; six grandchildren, Rachael Hill, Roger Hill, J.D. Ulbrich, Jacob Ulbrich, William Hill...

Mary Vance Williamson

Mary Vance Williamson

Aug 8, 2015

Mary Vance Williamson, 94, of PeeWee Valley, KY formerly of West Hamlin, WV died August 8, 2015. She was born April 24, 1921 in WV.She was a member of Elmwood United Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Hi Williamson; daughter, Elsie Kay “Susie” Hager; parents, Owen,Sr. and Betty Maynard Vance; sisters, Elsie Queen, Bessie Wiley, Lorene...

Robert Lee Doss

Robert Lee Doss

Aug 6, 2015

Robert Lee Doss, 67, of Prenter, WV passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 after a long illness.He was preceded in death by wife, Becky; father, Harry Doss; brother, Freddy; and sisters, Annabelle and Shirley.He leaves behind sons, Harry of Seth, Robert of Bloomingrose and Joe of Moorefield; daughter, Sarah Doss of Moorefield; nine loving grandchildren; mother, Irene Doss of Prenter;...

Kathy Lafern Baire

Kathy Lafern Baire

Aug 6, 2015

Kathy Lafern Baire, 64, of Madison gained her angel wings on August 6, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1950 and was the only daughter of the late Dennis and Pebble Brown (Jarrell) of Bandytown. Kathy has her parents and brothers, Ronny Hunt, Dorman Brown and Hulen “Phil” Brown waiting for her at the heavenly gates.She...

Brenda Ann Cooper

Brenda Ann Cooper

Aug 5, 2015

Brenda Ann Cooper, 69, of Nellis, WV passed away August 5, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was born August 30, 1945 and was a daughter of the late Audrey and Hobert Estep. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Argle, Dallas, Cleo, Abolene, Mary, Jay, Kessell, Bliss, Hannah and Jimmy.She is survived by her...

Ricky Dean Price

Ricky Dean Price

Aug 4, 2015

Ricky Dean Price, 40, of Gordon, WV was born February 13, 1975 and passed away August 4, 2015.He is survived by his children, Robert and Jessie; father, Mannie Price; brother, David; and sister, Stacie.Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 7 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with the Rev. Phil Rowe officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the...

Aileen  Ruth Sanders

Aileen Ruth Sanders

Aug 4, 2015

Aileen Ruth Sanders, 86, of Midkiff, WV died Tuesday August 4, 2015.She was born February 14, 1929 at Stirrat, WV, a daughter of the late Roy and Reatha Courts. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Courts and Billy Joe Courts. She is survived by her husband, Howard Sanders...

Johnnie C.  Poe

Johnnie C. Poe

Aug 3, 2015

Johnnie C. Poe, 86, of Madison went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2015. He is the son of the late Carl Poe and Brady White Poe of Bim, WV. Johnnie was also preceded in death by his first wife Betty Pauley Poe and his second wife Ethel Cook Poe.He is survived by his four...

Diana  G. Hill

Diana G. Hill

Aug 1, 2015

Diana G. Hill 64 of Lick Creek went to with the Lord on August 1, 2015.She was born August 25, 1950 in Madison, WV to the late Raymond and Julia Sutphin. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Madonna Sutphin Thompson and brother, Lowell Sutphin. She married Douglas A Hill on March 9, 1973 and was a former...

Arnett R. "Dick"  Halstead

Arnett R. "Dick" Halstead

Jul 31, 2015

Arnett Richard “Dick” Halstead 76 of Leon, WV formerly of Foster, passed away on July 31, 2015 at home.Dick was preceded in death by his parents; Malcolm and Lennie Cabell Halstead, one brother; Marion Lee Halstead and one sister; Judy Halstead Crouch.Dick was a member of the Church of Christ. He was also a member of the UMWA Construction Workers...

Kyle Gordon Garretson

Kyle Gordon Garretson

Jul 31, 2015

Kyle Gordon Garretson, 82, of Branchland passed away July 31, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington.II Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...

Boyd Edwin Hager

Boyd Edwin Hager

Jul 30, 2015

Boyd Edwin Hager, 71, of Barboursville, WV died July 30, 2015. He was born January 29, 1944 in Monroe, Michigan, a son of the late Clarence and Thelma Timberlake Hager. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda Jean Hager; brothers, Thomas Hager and Jimmie Hager.He was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by one son, Boyd...

James Wayne Atkins

James Wayne Atkins

Jul 30, 2015

James Wayne “Jimmy” Atkins, 73, of Drawdy (Peytona) went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2015. He was a faithful member in the Church of Christ and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Verna Atkins, sisters; Jean Madeline, Dema Mae Atkins and Bethelene Mahone, brothers; Charles...

Charles Jason BJ "Jamie" Egnor

Charles Jason BJ "Jamie" Egnor

Jul 27, 2015

Charles Jason BJ Egnor "Jamie", 35, of Madison was born March 21, 1980 and left to join the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2015 after a courageous battle of a life long illness. He was surrounded by family and friends as he entered his resting place.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernie and Pearl Egnor and Tommy and...