OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Roy "R.B." Foster

Roy "R.B." Foster

Nov 29, 2014

Roy Blanchard “R.B.” Foster, passed on to Heaven Nov. 29, 2014 to join his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Virginia, along with her parents and all his brothers and sisters.He was a resident of Van and Madison, WV and recently of Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, WV. He was 93 years old, born December 28, 1920. R.B. was...

Betty Lou Dunlap

Betty Lou Dunlap

Nov 28, 2014

Betty L. Dunlap, 71, of Nellis, WV, joined her loved ones in heaven on November 28, 2014. One of her favorite Bible verses was John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Betty was born in Brushton, WV, on September 3,...

Andree' Odette Dotson

Andree' Odette Dotson

Nov 27, 2014

Andree’ Odette Dotson, 90, of Madison passed away November 27, 2014 at Broadmore Senior Living in Teays Valley, WV. She was born Nov. 14, 1924, a native of Remelfling France, where she met her husband Walter during World War II. She came to America in 1948 where she lived until her death. She loved West Virginia, always said the hills...

George McClellan

George McClellan

Nov 25, 2014

George McClellan 91 of Branchland WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday November 25, 2014. He was born June 27, 1923. He was the eldest son of the late Lawrence and Mary McClellan. George was preceded in death by his beloved wife of seventy years, Virginia (Ginny) McClellan; one infant son Sunny Moran; two...

Eddie Arnold McNeely

Eddie Arnold McNeely

Nov 24, 2014

Eddie Arnold McNeely, 51, of Danville, WV passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was born March 7, 1963 in Madison, WV and was a son of the late Emil Earl and Evelyn Lee Stollings McNeely.He is survived by his wife, Drema Tabor McNeely; children, Kenny of Bias’ Branch, Eddie (Chalsey) of New Port, Ashley of...

Daniel G. Harper

Daniel G. Harper

Nov 22, 2014

Daniel G. Harper, 76, of Toney’s Branch passed away November 22, 2014.He was born May 1, 1938 in Joe’s Branch to parents, William and Margaret Harper.He was preceded in death by wife, Linda; son, Diesel Dan; and daughters, Sue and Heather.He is survived by daughters, Denise Bartley and her husband Fred of Racine, Lisa McIntyre and her husband Roger of...

Sanford Garrett

Sanford Garrett

Nov 22, 2014

Sanford Garrett, 82, of Danville passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at home. He was born June 7, 1932 and was a son of the late Ernest and Ethel Light Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his wife Nora Garrett; and grandson, Jamie. He is survived by his children, Sandra and Earl Justice of Mobile, Alabama, Deborah and...

Gail Birley Jeffrey

Gail Birley Jeffrey

Nov 22, 2014

Gail Birley Jeffrey, 76, of Pineville, KY passed away Nov. 22, 2014 after a short battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter/Anne Anderson Birley and stepmother, Eunice Fields Birley; and brother-in-law, Harry F. Adkins.She was a 1965 graduate of Scott High School and belonged to the Pineville Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter,...

Constance "Connie" Diane  Brinegar Smith

Constance "Connie" Diane Brinegar Smith

Nov 21, 2014

Constance “Connie” Diane Brinegar Smith, 63, of Morrisvale passed away Friday, November 21, 2014.She was born December 19, 1950 in Madison, WV and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Dimple Shamblin Brinegar. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dean Sr., Calvin and Clarvin Brinegar; and one sister, Vertie Jean Mealer of Illinois.She is survived by...

David Wayne Saddler

David Wayne Saddler

Nov 21, 2014

David Wayne Saddler, 51, of West Hamlin, WV passed away on November 21, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center due to multiple injuries from a car accident on November 10, 2014. He was born in Boone County on July 4, 1963.He was preceded in death by his parents James and Ellen Saddler; one brother, Roger Saddler and one sister, Sue...

Anna Mae Chandler

Anna Mae Chandler

Nov 20, 2014

Anna Chandler, 66, of Foster, WV was at home surrounded by her loving family when she went home to be with her Lord and Savior for a Glorious Homecoming on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3:01 p.m.Born May 2, 1948 in Boone County, WV she was the daughter of the late J. R. “James” and Opal Smith. Also preceding her...

Debbie Sue Dunlap

Debbie Sue Dunlap

Nov 19, 2014

On November 19, 2014 our beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Debbie Sue Dunlap, 52, of Comfort, WV passed away peacefully at home.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 13 years, Andy Ul Dunlap; and father, John Brest Jr. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy...

Sharon J.  Porter

Sharon J. Porter

Nov 19, 2014

Sharon J. Porter 37, of South Point, Ohio defeated her seven year battle with cancer and is rejoicing with the angels in heaven on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV. She was born February 14, 1977 a daughter of the late William Sydenstricker and her mother Carol Grimm Scarberry. She was also preceded...

John "Bill" Holton

John "Bill" Holton

Nov 18, 2014

JOHN (Bill) HOLTON, of Hamlin, WV; born December 7, 1934, passed away Tues, November 18, 2014 at the age of 79 years. He was the son of the late Roma and Ima Virginia (Mullins) Holton. He was preceded in death by eight siblings: Forrest Holton, Scottie Holton, Bobby Holton, Thomas Holton, Rush Dale Holton, Pearl Smith, Mabel Adkins and Alice...

James Broaddus Lorrison

James Broaddus Lorrison

Nov 17, 2014

James Broaddus Lorrison, 57, of Danville, WV passed Monday, November 17, 2014 following a short illness.“Jimmy” as he was know by his friends, was born September 2, 1957 and was the son of Broaddus and Anita Lorrison and grandson of the late James and Bonnie Lorrison and Verda and Opal Ratliff.He is survived by his parents; a brother, Rex Lorrison;...

Renee Carol Hager

Renee Carol Hager

Nov 17, 2014

Renee Carol Ball Hager 74 of Madison WV departed this life on Earth Monday, November 17 2014 at home suddenly and unexpectedly.She was born on February 3, 1941 at home at Hewett, WV. She was the daughter of the late Ruth D. Bias Dolin and Nicholas Ball both of Hewett. She was also the step-daughter of Ciegel E. Dolin.Renee was...

Mildred Winona Harper

Mildred Winona Harper

Nov 16, 2014

Mildred Harper went home to be with her Lord on November 16, 2014 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Laura and Sam Workman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thirsel Boyd Harper; three brothers, Medsil, Edward and Gene; and son-in-law, Bob Long all of Bandytown.She was a lifetime member...

Gary Michael Johnson

Gary Michael Johnson

Nov 13, 2014

Gary Michael Johnson, 50, of Jeffrey WV passed away November 13, 2014 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was born in Madison on April 12, 1964 to the late Jim and Hazel (Burgess) Johnson.He is survived by his son, Shannon Johnson of Madison; daughter, Staci (Brett) Hensley of Madison; brothers, Jimmy (Karen) Johnson of Hewett, Ronnie (Donna) Johnson and Terry Johnson...

Madyson Marie Little

Madyson Marie Little

Nov 13, 2014

Madyson Marie Little, 8, of Ridgeview, WV went to her heavenly home on November 13, 2014, where the dance floor is wide open and music always playing. Madyson touched hundreds of lives.Madyson was preceded in death by Phyllis Little grandmother; Franklin Barker, Lester Kinder and Nathan Little great grandfathers; Alice Cook great grandmother and Tommy Cook grandfather.Madyson is survived by...

Kista  "Kay" Cooke

Kista "Kay" Cooke

Nov 12, 2014

Kista “Kay” Cooke, 77, of Madison, WV was born March 23, 1937 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2014.Kay graduated from Scott High School in 1955. After graduation Kay wed to Jim Cooke in 1954 at Van, WV. They made their life and raised their family in Madison and were blessed...