OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Steven Douglas Wheatley

Steven Douglas Wheatley

Apr 1, 2015

Steven Douglas Wheatley 58 years old of Manila, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born July 28, 1956 to Troy and Marie Wheatley in Welch.Steve worked as a truck driver most of his life. He drove on and off road in the logging and coal industries and was known as...

Harold Gene Perry

Harold Gene Perry

Mar 28, 2015

Harold Gene Perry 68 of Danville, WV passed away March 28, 2015 at home.He was retired from the Dept of Highways.He was preceded in death by a son Jeff Michael, his mother, Nora K. Perry, a brother, Cecil Perry, sisters; Faye Perry and Athlene (Perry) Gore.He is survived by his wife; Margaret, sons; Wayne Perry and James Perry of Alderson,...

Brandon Donald Johnson

Brandon Donald Johnson

Mar 28, 2015

Brandon Donald Johnson, 38, of Branchland, WV died March 28, 2015. He was born February 8, 1977 in Huntington, WV, a son of Donald and Sandra Adkins Johnson of Branchland, WV. In addition to his parents he is survived by his son Mason; sister, Stephanie Johnson; a special cousin, Connie Key; love of his life, Mary Beth Ward; special grandmother,...

Burdena  Emily Mullins Coakley

Burdena Emily Mullins Coakley

Mar 28, 2015

Burdena Emily Mullins Coakley, 84 of Madison, Boone County passed away March 28, 2015 at her son’s home in Tuscaloosa, AL.She was born November 25, 1930 and was a daughter of the late John and Lottie Mullins of Webster Springs, WV. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Clyde Coakley; son, Samuel...

Sandra  Kay  Albright

Sandra Kay Albright

Mar 25, 2015

Sandra Kay Albright, 52, of Lebanon, VA formerly of Madison, WV died March 25, 2015 from injuries as a result of an automobile accident.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Albright; and infant brother, Harold Lee.She was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church, Lebanon.She is survived by son, Mason Price of Parkersburg, WV; daughters, Amanda...

Hannah Elizabeth Prario

Hannah Elizabeth Prario

Mar 24, 2015

Hannah Elizabeth Prario, 88, of Ravenswood, WV, currently residing in Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Boone County, WV passed away March 24, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonadis Kipling Prario; and a son Gregory Alan Prario. She was a loving wife and mother and was loved very much and will be missed.She is survived by her daughter,...

Gordon Ray Lane Sr.

Gordon Ray Lane Sr.

Mar 24, 2015

Gordon Ray Lane Sr. of Jeffrey, formerly of Monclo passed away March 24, 2015.He was born on October 17, 1936 at Monclo, WV and was one of 12 children of the late Ezra and Della Lane. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie, Arnold, Earl, Charles, Clarence and Ezra Jr.; sisters, Bernice, Beulah,...

Kenneth Ray Holstein

Kenneth Ray Holstein

Mar 21, 2015

Kenneth Ray Holstein, 93, of Madison, WV passed away March 21, 2015 Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.He was a retired coal miner with 43 years at Armco Steel a member of the UMWA, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.The family would like to thank the Angels of Hubbard Hospice House for their loving care and support.He was preceded in...

Bessie Loretta Dials

Bessie Loretta Dials

Mar 20, 2015

Bessie Loretta Dials passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at home after a gallant fight with lung disease.Bessie was a homemaker who loved taking care of her home, cooking, gardening and spending special time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was a member of Coal Valley Church in Clothier WV.She was born on April 24, 1934 in Debord,...

Violet Ruth Craddock

Violet Ruth Craddock

Mar 19, 2015

Violet Ruth Craddock, 90, of Lake, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her home with her children by her side.She was born in Whitesville, WV and was a daughter of the late Edgar and Eva Jane Albright. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Craddock; son and daughter-in-law, Richard...

James  "JD"  Peters

James "JD" Peters

Mar 19, 2015

James “J.D.” Peters, 84, of Wharton passed away on March 19, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born January 11, 1931 in Eunice, WV and was a son of the late Alma and Ted Peters. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Peters; and brother-in-law, Frank Jarrell.He was...

Alvis Justice Jr.

Alvis Justice Jr.

Mar 16, 2015

Alvis “Big Al” Justice, Jr. 67, of Julian passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at home after a long battle with ALS. He retired from Boone County Board of Education maintenance department with 28 years of service. He loved to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. Alvis was a friend to many and enjoyed telling stories and talking with...

Barbara  Carol Cantley

Barbara Carol Cantley

Mar 15, 2015

Barbara Carol Cantley, 74, of Camp Creek, Ridgeview passed away March 15, 2015 at Freeport, Ohio.She was born June 4, 1940 and was a daughter of the late Wesley and Pearl Harvey Coleman. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry D. Cantley; brothers, Wesley, Lloyd, Eugene, James and Delano; sisters, Loretta Meadows,...

AnnaLea White

AnnaLea White

Mar 14, 2015

AnnaLea White, 79, of Mason, WV formerly of Bob White, WV passed away March 14, 2015.She was born to Ophra and Preston Nelson of Bandytown, WV on September 6, 1935. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Nelson and Harold Nelson.AnnaLea was a wonderful mother and friend who showed love to everyone...

John Wood

John Wood

Mar 13, 2015

John Wood II transitioned to be with our Lord on March 13, 2015.He, with his brother Curt (Richard) of Nitro, WV, the only surviving sibling, John was a native of Boone County West Virginia, and moved with his family in 1960 to New Haven, CT and resided there for 52 years. John was a short order cook for the Toddle...

Sherman Gore

Sherman Gore

Mar 13, 2015

Sherman Gore, 69, of Camp Creek Road, Danville, WV passed away on March 13, 2015.He was born February 28, 1946 and was a son of the late Everett and Alpha Brown Gore. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Donnie, CJ, Nancy Jones and Everett Gore, Jr.He was a sales clerk at Danville Lumber and was a member...

James Robert Miller

James Robert Miller

Mar 12, 2015

James Robert Miller, 87, died at home on March 12, 2015, with family and friends, of Laurel Fork in Lincoln County resided at 1143 Cobbs Creek Sod, WV. He was born September 22,1927, a son of the late Robert and Emma Dolin. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Toney; brother Hershel Dolin; and son Barry Miller. Survived...

Jean Carper DuVall

Jean Carper DuVall

Mar 12, 2015

Jean Carper DuVall 84, of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1931 a daughter of the late Winferd and Vola Smith Carper. She was also preceded in death by her step father Russell Pauley and two brothers, James Donald Carper and Jack...

Mary Bertha Dolin

Mary Bertha Dolin

Mar 9, 2015

Mary Bertha Dolin of Foster went to meet her Lord on March 9, 2015 at the age of 91. She was a member of the Foster Church of Christ for many years and was a bookkeeper at WW Mac 5 & 10. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Nancy Doss Dolin of Foster. She was also preceded...

Mavis Martin-Ellis

Mavis Martin-Ellis

Mar 8, 2015

Mavis Martin Ellis, 89, born September 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert and Garnett Workman Martin and wife of the late Rev. William Hayes Ellis of Branchland, WV, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends in Pleasant View on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Denver, Quentin, and Colby...