OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Willis Ralph Workman

Willis Ralph Workman

Feb 1, 2015

Willis Ralph Workman, 82, of Six Mile, passed away February 1, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.He was born August 21, 1932 to the late Winfred and Dorotha Workman. He graduated from Scott High School in 1951. Ralph was an army veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. He began his career working at A.C. Griffith and Son and...

Loretta Jane Riffe

Loretta Jane Riffe

Feb 1, 2015

Loretta Jane Riffe, 77, of Logan formerly of Danville died February 1, 2015 at Genesis Healthcare Logan Center, Logan, WV.She was born October 18, 1937 and was a daughter of the late John and Eunice Mae Vanhoose Castle. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles “Michael” Epling Jr.; daughter, Pamela Harmon; granddaughter, Victoria Harmon; and sister, Janet...

Margaret  "Peggy"  Thomas

Margaret "Peggy" Thomas

Jan 31, 2015

Margaret Irene “Peggy” Thomas, 90 of Seth, WV went home to Heaven January 31, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a brief illness.She was preceded in death by her parents William and Ethel Price Thomas, brother; William Thomas, sisters; Bricie Barker, Juanita Richards, Arbutus “Boots” Young, Mary Santanio and Martha Wills.She is survived by a son; Randal G. Thomas...

Tina Marie Castle White

Tina Marie Castle White

Jan 31, 2015

Tina Marie Castle White, 43, of Baisden, WV departed this life on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ray Castle; and her sister, Penny.She is survived by her loving mother, Sandra Kitsos; two sons, Michael Alan White of Gordon and Matthew Wayne White also of Gordon; her uncle, Gary Kitsos; and Kelly and...

Ina Grace (White) Hunter

Ina Grace (White) Hunter

Jan 29, 2015

Ina Grace (White) Hunter went home January 29, 2015. She was a homemaker for over fifty years. She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene Hunter. They were married February 7, 1963. She was the daughter of Robert and Elsie White of Gordon. She was one of fourteen brothers and sisters. Surviving siblings are Chester White of Bob White, Mary...

Barbara Ellen Morrison

Barbara Ellen Morrison

Jan 28, 2015

Barbara Ellen Morrison, 83, of Ottawa passed away January 28, 2015.She was born January 2, 1932 and was a daughter of the late Winfred and Eva Chambers Kuhn.She is survived by companion, Ozzy Shad of Ottawa; daughter, Paula Stafford; granddaughter, Jeannie Kirk (Randell) of Danville and 4 great-grandchildren.Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at Handley Funeral Home,...

Fred "John" Topping

Fred "John" Topping

Jan 27, 2015

Fred "John" Topping Jr., 69, of Piqua, Ohio passed January 27 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Logan, WV on November 2, 1945 to Fred and Florence (Duty) Topping. Both deceased. He was married to Diann (Cummings) Topping on November 6, 1964. She survives. Fred was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Ray Topping and Roland Edward...

Julia Belle Jarrell

Julia Belle Jarrell

Jan 27, 2015

Julia "Judy" Belle Jarrell, 82, of Ridgeview passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.She was born April 28, 1932 in Davonia, Tennessee to the late Charles and Betsy Daughtery Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kinner Raymond "Ken-nor" Jarrell.She was a homemaker and attended Camp Creek Holiness Church.Service will be 2pm Thursday,...

Kelly Jo Hawks

Kelly Jo Hawks

Jan 26, 2015

Kelly Jo Hawks, of Maden, NC left this earth unexpectedly on January 26, 2015 at the Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC where she was employed. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Nyoka White of Gordon, WV.She was born October 1, 1978 and was a daughter of Rhonda Hawks of Danville. She was a 1996 graduate of Van...

Jack Dempsey Hatcher

Jack Dempsey Hatcher

Jan 25, 2015

Jack Dempsey Hatcher, 78, of Coal City, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA.He was born in Dunns, WV and was the eleventh child of the late Luther Martin Hatcher and Amanda Emeline Meador Hatcher. He...

Dail France Sergent

Dail France Sergent

Jan 25, 2015

Dail France Sergent, 87, of Hamlin, WV went to be with the Lord, Sunday January 25, 2015. He was born at his home on Coon Creek to the late Ward Sergent and Margie Hall Sergent. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all of his siblings, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. He graduated from Hamlin High...

Donald K. Price

Donald K. Price

Jan 23, 2015

Donald K. Price, 82, of Maryville, TN formerly of Boone County, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2015 at home surrounded by family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Mae Workman Price; brothers, Buddy, Zenith, Darrell and Harold; sisters, Fela and Dolcie; loving wife, Gertie Mae; and two children, Carolyn...

Lillian Marie Jarrell

Lillian Marie Jarrell

Jan 19, 2015

Lillian Marie Jarrell, a lifetime resident of the Pond Fork area and more recently a resident at Black Diamond Arbor Housing, passed away at Hubbard House in Charleston on Jan. 19, 2015 surrounded by many of her family members and friends. She celebrated her 93rd birthday on Dec. 29th.Lillian was born to Roscoe and Mildred McComas on Dec. 29, 1921...

Eunice M.  Stollings Craddock

Eunice M. Stollings Craddock

Jan 14, 2015

Eunice M. Stollings Craddock of Lake, WV was born September 27, 1946 to the late Ray and Hettie Messer Stollings and died January 14, 2015. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Craddock, Sr.; sister, Frances Depto; and brothers, Charles Ray Stollings and Doug Stollings.She is survived by sons, Richard L....

Harry Donovan Cantley

Harry Donovan Cantley

Jan 13, 2015

Harry Donovan Cantley 78 of Camp Creek, Ridgeview, WV passed away January 13, 2015 at Autumn Health Care, Cambridge, OH after a long illness.He was a retired auto worker in Brook Park, OH, and an Army veteran during the Korean conflict.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Mae Reed Cantley; grandson, Gregory Cantley; brothers, Paul, Norman and...

James Earley Peters

James Earley Peters

Jan 11, 2015

James Earley Peters, 76, of Keith, West Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was born in Prenter, WV on December 21, 1938 to the late Earley and Sadie Mae Peters. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Bryan Gray and brother, Billy Otis Steele.Left to cherish his memories...

Krissa Leigh Powell

Krissa Leigh Powell

Jan 10, 2015

Krissa Leigh Powell, 25, of Madison earned her Angel wings on January 10, 2015 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with brain cancer.Krissa touched so many lives. She was such an inspiration to so many and chose to fight her battle with a smile on her face, love in her heart and faith in God. “God gives...

Linda Lee Gibson Arch

Linda Lee Gibson Arch

Jan 9, 2015

Linda Lee Gibson Arch, formerly of Wharton, Boone County, WV passed away unexpectedly at home in Morganton, North Carolina, January 9, 2015 of cardiac arrest. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Lee Gibson; her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Gibson; and brothers, Bennie and Gregory all of Wharton; and pet dog, Rosie. Linda is survived by her husband Joe...

Rosa "Susie" Ball Gibson

Rosa "Susie" Ball Gibson

Jan 7, 2015

Rosa “Susie” Ball Gibson, 86, of Danville WV died Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She was born June 29, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Bert and Beulah Ball of Hewett, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; sisters, Mary Ruth Shanklin and Ida Mae Smith; and brothers, Sammie Lee Ball and Gary Dean Ball. She...

Donald Lee Hiles

Donald Lee Hiles

Jan 4, 2015

Donald Lee Hiles, 76, of Nellis passed away January 4, 2015 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born August 2, 1938 and was a son of the late Cova and Irene Kinder Hiles. He is survived by his daughter, Angie Hiles of Nellis; his ex-wife, Betty Hiles; and many cousins.Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at...