OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Charlotte Fulton Samples

Charlotte Fulton Samples

Feb 18, 2015

Charlotte Fulton Samples, 82, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2015 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Robert Ray; one child, Mark Alan; her sister, Phyllis; two grandchildren, Bobby and Brittany Samples of Kentucky; her beloved aunt, Irene Butcher of Washington, DC; and many cousins. She was also mother of Robert Brett, deceased in 2007.Charlotte was...

Phyllis Kay Black

Phyllis Kay Black

Feb 17, 2015

Phyllis Kay Black, 73, of Chapmanville passed away February 17, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.She was a homemaker; a 4-H Leader; and a T.O.P.S Coordinator. She was a member of Madison United Methodist Church.She is survived by her husband, Harold; three daughters, Jo Cooper of Hurricane, Becky Black of Charleston, SC and Lisa Black of Hurricane; two sisters, Linda...

Nicholas Eugene James

Nicholas Eugene James

Feb 17, 2015

Nicholas Eugene James, 77, of Charleston, WV formerly of Six Mile went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jon and Eva James; one brother, Gustin Denia James of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Anna Beasley of Charleston, Katherine James Felty of Six Mile and Sultana...

John  Edward Zontini

John Edward Zontini

Feb 16, 2015

John Edward Zontini, formerly of Huntington, West Virginia passed on February 16, 2015 after a brief illness at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bobbie Zontini of Jacksonville, Florida; children, Rudy, Jane, Cuffy, Doug and their spouses; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous cousins and friends. John lived most of his life in...

Charles Eugene Plumley

Charles Eugene Plumley

Feb 16, 2015

Charles Eugene Plumley, 59, of Rock Creek passed away February 16, 2015 at home.He was born December 30, 1955 and was a son of the late, Walter and Lena Plumley. He was the best. He loved the outdoors, camping, four wheeling, hunting, fishing and old cars. He was there giving help whenever it was needed. He had strength and courage...

Hettie Javins Halstead

Hettie Javins Halstead

Feb 16, 2015

Hettie Javins Halstead, 92, formerly of Foster, in Boone County, West Virginia, died February 16, 2015, at Mary's Garden, Marmet Center, where she had been lovingly attended for the past many months by a caring and competent staff and visited often by many loyal nieces, nephews and friends. Born August 24, 1922, to Daniel Winford and Tina (Tiny) Mays Javins,...

Doris  Lynn Jarrell

Doris Lynn Jarrell

Feb 15, 2015

Doris Jarrell , 72, of Bald Knob peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2015 after a long illness.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and most of all she was a born again Christian. She was a member of the Morning Star Church at Ridgeview.She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and...

Robert Eugene Baldwin

Robert Eugene Baldwin

Feb 14, 2015

Robert Baldwin, 69, of Ashford went to be with his loving wife Pat on February 14, 2015.He leaves behind his mother, Evelyn Jarrell; daughter, Bobbie Kirk; sons, Clifford and John Baldwin; grandchildren, Samantha, Travis Hague, Bill Kirk Jr., Mickey Baldwin, Paisley Bell, Patricia and John Baldwin; and a host of family and friends.Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 17,2015...

Jimmy Daniel Baldwin

Jimmy Daniel Baldwin

Feb 13, 2015

Jimmy Daniel Baldwin, 76, of Sharples, WV went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 13, 2015. He was a retired UMWA miner from Sharples Coal. Jimmy was part-owner of a Tupperware dealership in PA for 12 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Above all, Jimmy was a loving husband, father and...

Delores A.  Smith

Delores A. Smith

Feb 9, 2015

Delores A. Smith, 84 of West Hamlin, WV passed away Monday February 9, 2015 at Huntington Health and Rehab. She was born February 7, 1931 a daughter of the late Clarence and Edith Scites Cooper. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ralph Smith Sr.; three brothers, Clarence Cooper Jr., Denfred Cooper, and Winfred...

Maxwell Allen Nelson

Maxwell Allen Nelson

Feb 9, 2015

Maxwell Allen “Macky” Nelson, 61, of Uneeda passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born March 23, 1953 and was a son of the late Thurmon and Verna Walls Nelson. Macky’s life was centered around his family. Especially his children. He was an avid fisherman and when his health permitted he would spend time...

JoAnn Bonds Workman

JoAnn Bonds Workman

Feb 8, 2015

JoAnn Bonds Workman, 80, of Six Mile, passed away after suffering a massive stroke, Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Boone Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born January 15, 1935 to the late Cecil and Reba Bonds. She grew up at Van and attended Van High School. While working at Madison General Hospital, she met the love of her...

Mary Sue Walls

Mary Sue Walls

Feb 7, 2015

Mary Sue Walls, 92, of West Hamlin, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab in Hamlin, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanton Evermont "Tom" and his wife C. Belle Covey Ross, her husband, Kenneth Cline Walls, and son Kenneth Cline "KC" Walls II. She was born...

James Moses Burns

James Moses Burns

Feb 6, 2015

James Moses Burns, 84, of Madison, West Virginia, died on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Charleston Area Medical Center after a short illness. He was born December 20, 1930 to the late Raymond and Drusia Belle Burns. He was preceded in death by his brothers Paul E. Burns of Quinland, WV, Harold L. Burns of Cleveland, OH and Woodrow D....

Gregory Gene Duffey

Gregory Gene Duffey

Feb 3, 2015

Gregory Gene Duffey 51 of Danville, made his journey to be with the Lord on February 3, 2015.Greg was born February 17, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a 1981 graduate of Scott High School, Madison, WV. Greg proudly served his country as a decorated Military Policeman in the United States Army while stationed in California, Germany, and Honduras. He...

Pearl G. Compton

Pearl G. Compton

Feb 3, 2015

Pearl G. Compton, 89, of Madison, WV passed away February 3, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.She was born April 6, 1925 and was a daughter of the late Homer and Thona Belcher Goldberry.She was a retired RN at Boone Memorial Hospital with 18 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Timothy G. Kaylor of Florence, SC and...

Sherri Lynn Hager Aldridge

Sherri Lynn Hager Aldridge

Feb 3, 2015

Sherri Lynn Hager Aldridge, 45, of Julian, WV was born April 3, 1969 and passed away at home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 after a battle with cancer.She was a daughter of the late Georgia and Don Hager. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Hager; sister, Mary Hager Dickens; nephew, Andy Wayne...

Melvin Fred Browning

Melvin Fred Browning

Feb 2, 2015

Melvin Fred Browning, 70, of Lick Creek, Danville, WV peacefully departed this life February 2, 2015 at his home with his loving and devoted wife of 51 years by his side.He was born May 22, 1944 at Coal Mountain and was a son of the late Mora and Virginia Browning of Gilbert. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

William "Bill" R.  Farr

William "Bill" R. Farr

Feb 2, 2015

Surrounded by his family, William "Bill" R. Farr, 71, of Beckley, formerly of Chapmanville, graciously entered his heavenly home on Feb. 2, 2015. Mr. Farr leaves his loving wife and soul mate of 43 years, Donna J. Hager Farr; his devoted sons, Tim (Chasity) Farr and Jim Farr of Chapmanville; and his daughter-by-heart, Teresa (Harold) Hager Clark and their sons,...

Emma  Frances Burns

Emma Frances Burns

Feb 1, 2015

Emma Frances Burns, 86, of Madison passed away February 1, 2015 surrounded by loved ones, she was escorted by angels into the arms of God forever to be wth the Lord and her family.She was born October 13, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Carlos and Zella Jane Ellison Price. She was also preceded in death by brother,...