OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Mary  Frances Bell

Mary Frances Bell

Mar 5, 2015

Mary Frances Bell 77 of Hewett, Boone County, died Thursday, March 5, 2015.She was born April 24, 1937 in Madison, the daughter of the late Ophrey and Irene Bias Spencer, and one brother and two sisters. She was a member of Log Cabin Church, and obtained her beauty license in Washington, DC in the 1960’s. She later taught beauty school...

Deborah Kay Watts

Deborah Kay Watts

Mar 5, 2015

Deborah Kay Watts, 26, of Branchland, WV passed away Thursday March 5, 2015 at CAMC. She was born January 28, 1989 a daughter of Freddie and Joyce Watts. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Brooklyn Kay Watts; a brother and sister-in-law Freddie Dale and Mandy Watts; three nieces, Sarah, Grace and Ava, and numerous other...

Cecil William Sosebee

Cecil William Sosebee

Mar 4, 2015

Cecil William Sosebee, born February 19, 1925 in Blue Ridge, Georgia went home to be with our Lord on March 4, 2015.He was a proud World War II veteran and resided in Van, WV for the past 66 years. Cecil faithfully attended Gordon Union Church for the past 34 years and was a true witness for Christ and was loved...

Harry  J. Lovejoy

Harry J. Lovejoy

Mar 4, 2015

Harry J. Lovejoy, 79, of West Hamlin, WV died Wednesday March 4, 2015 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was born August 9, 1935 in Leet, WV, a son of the late Calloway and Sarah Adkins Lovejoy. He is survived by his wife Rose Lovejoy; children, Harry David (Carol) Lovejoy, Teresa Lovejoy (Billy) Carter, Hazel Jean Lovejoy, Matthew Thurston (Lisa) Lovejoy, Gregory...

Jessie Mae Pauley

Jessie Mae Pauley

Mar 4, 2015

Jessie Mae Pauley, born January 19, 1952 of Sharples, WV passed away March 4, 2015. She had been battling an illness since February 2015 and put up a good fight.Jessie is survived by the lover of her life, Larry Pauley of Jeffrey, WV; her brother, John Hughes of North Carolina; her daughter, Melanie Pauley of Jeffrey, WV; and son, Larry...

James "Jimmie" Lee Totten

James "Jimmie" Lee Totten

Mar 3, 2015

James "Jimmie" Lee Totten, 77, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 3rd, 2015.Jim was born on May 12, 1937 in Ashford, West Virginia to the late Calvary C. Totten and Hattie B. Totten. Jim was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Dalquist of Chicago, IL. He is survived by his son, Michael Lee Totten of...

Linda Sue Harris

Linda Sue Harris

Mar 1, 2015

Linda Sue Harris, 68, of Wharton, WV passed away March 1, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington after a short illness. She was born August 8, 1946 and was a daughter of the late Edgar and Mary Elizabeth Jarrell. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Charlene Halstead and Jane Welch; and brothers, Arley Jarrell and Dickie Jarrell.She was...

Amy Michelle Ball Johnson

Amy Michelle Ball Johnson

Feb 27, 2015

**DUE TO THE WEATHER the service for Amy will take place at Mt. Mission Church, Craddock Fork, Lake, WV at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 4, 2015.Amy Michelle Ball Johnson, 41, of Jeffrey, WV was born December 1, 1973 and passed away Friday, February 27, 2015.She was preceded in death by grandparents, Alna and Minnie Ball.She is survived by her...

Nancy Ellen "Barker" Gunnoe

Nancy Ellen "Barker" Gunnoe

Feb 25, 2015

Nancy Ellen “Barker” Gunnoe,74, of Costa, WV passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015 at her home peacefully surrounded by family.She grew up in Ridgeview along side of her lifelong friend Carol “Bowles” Starling.She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Edward “Doe” Gunnoe, her parents; T. R and Dora Jane Barker, her...

Virgie L. Farley

Virgie L. Farley

Feb 25, 2015

Virgie L. Farley, 90, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at home. She was born October 10, 1924 in Harts, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel Workman. She is also preceded in death by her husband Freelin D. Farley; son, Marshall Farley; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Merrill,...

Marjorie Ann Mullins Javins

Marjorie Ann Mullins Javins

Feb 23, 2015

Marjorie Ann Mullins Javins, 68, a lifelong resident of Peytona, passed away at home February 23, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was a faithful member of the Seth Church of Christ. She was formerly employed by the WV State School System and the WV Board of Medicine.She was preceded in death by her parents, John Reginald...

Michael Dewayne Akers

Michael Dewayne Akers

Feb 22, 2015

Michael Dewayne Akers was born May 16, 1963 and passed away at home Feb. 22, 2015.He is the son of William Akers of Clothier, WV and Margaret (Richard) McClure of North Fork. Mike was preceded in death by his brother Ernie Akers, grandparents Candice Lucas and Mabel and Ernie Porter and stepmother Mary Jane Wills.He is survived by his parents,...

Kerrlie Eugene Bishop

Kerrlie Eugene Bishop

Feb 21, 2015

Kerrlie Eugene “Cubby” Bishop, 80, of Seth went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home.He was born June 30, 1934 and was a son of the late Lawrence and Wavie Gladys Belcher Bishop. He was also preceded in death by brother, Tommy Bishop.He was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal Company and a...

Willard Mason Wood

Willard Mason Wood

Feb 20, 2015

Willard Mason Wood, 81, of Danville passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was born August 10, 1933 and was a son of the late Virgil and Georgia Miller Wood. He was a retired brick mason. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Delta Pritchard;...

Lois Jean Adkins

Lois Jean Adkins

Feb 20, 2015

Lois Jean Adkins, 81 of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her late husband Hersal Adkins, parents Bertha and Oat Bellomy, four brothers, Willard, Boot, Charles and Lyle Bellomy, and one granddaughter Tina Adkins.She is survived by her husband Clerf Adkins; two daughters, Phyllis Adkins...

Judy A. Bell

Judy A. Bell

Feb 20, 2015

Judy A. Bell, 69, of Chapmanville passed away February 20, 2015 at her home. She was born November 19, 1945 and was a daughter of the late Dennis E. and Pearl Ida Barker Pullins. She was a former employee of the Bank of Danville and United Bank. She worked for John Perdue for State Treasurer. She was on the Hospital...

Iris J. Price

Iris J. Price

Feb 18, 2015

Iris J. Price, 88, of Madison went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2015 surrounded by family and friends.She was born June 6, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Rosco and Gaye Perry Price of Bald Knob, WV. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Boris, Curtis, John R., Connard and Ferris Price;...

Kevin Lee Linville

Kevin Lee Linville

Feb 18, 2015

Kevin Lee Linville, 47, of Morrisvale, WV passed away February 18, 2015 at home. He was born March 25, 1967 and was a son of the late, Dennis D. and Agathia Marie Linville.He was a former member of Morrisvale Fire Department.He is survived by his wife, Patty Linville; three sons, Scotty, Russell and Steven Linville all of Ashford; two stepsons,...

Edna Marie Green

Edna Marie Green

Feb 18, 2015

Edna Marie Green 80 of Wharton, WV passed away Feb. 18, 2015 at St Marys Medical Center, Huntington, WV.She was a member of the Greenwood Church of God, and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; Fulton, her parents; Rufus and Alice Jewell, siblings; Sadie McCalahan, Wilma Goodwin, Garnett Jewell, Alma Hughes, Raymond Jewell, Dale Jewell, Georgia...

Omal Harless

Omal Harless

Feb 18, 2015

Omal Harless, 91, of Uneeda passed away February 18, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born at Cameo, a daughter of the late Silas Hobert Hager and Lennie Pearl Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ezekiel Harless; sisters, , Anna Gay, Oletta and Ruby; brothers, Rex, Fleetwood, Sam and baby brother, Robert...