OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Earl Cleveland Ellis

Earl Cleveland Ellis

Oct 1, 2014

Earl Cleveland Ellis, 63, of Leetonia, OH formerly of Clothier, WV went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2014 after a short battle with cancer.Earl was a member of Spruce Laurel Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher, he also attended Solid Rock Community Church in Salem, OH. He attended Scott High School, was...

Emuel "Juddy" Estep

Emuel "Juddy" Estep

Sep 29, 2014

Emuel “Juddy” Estep, 83, of Madison passed away at home on Monday, September 29, 2014.He was born February 1, 1931 and was a son of the late Lloyd Estep and Oma Ball Estep. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Lee Estep, Kirby Estep and Blanch Hager.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eva “Jean” West...

Thomas  Ray White

Thomas Ray White

Sep 28, 2014

Thomas Ray White 41 of Van, WV died Sept 28, 2014.He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bertie Mae and Donald Ray White.He is survived by his parents; Savannah Mamie White and Paul White, siblings; Tonya Green, Angel Warner, Cheyan White, William, Dakota Green, Austin, Timmy Green, Hunter and Matthew, girlfriend; Elise Marie Keffer, children; Donna Rae White, Thomas...

John F. White

John F. White

Sep 26, 2014

John F. White, 61, of Jeffrey died Friday. September 26, 2014 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison after an extended illness.Born November 24, 1952 he was the son of the late Earnest and Marie White. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Edmond "Leo" White, Larry White and Earl Gene White; and sisters, Patricia Albright, Sandra Kay Adkins, Kathy Aleshire...

Randy Lucas Tabor

Randy Lucas Tabor

Sep 26, 2014

Randy Lucas Tabor, 46, of Jeffrey, WV was born April 18, 1968 and passed away Friday, September 26, 2014.He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Gay Williams; and daughter, Kayla Marie Ball of Big Ugly.He is survived by his companion, Alma Tabor; father, Erza Lucas Tabor; brother, Ronnie Tabor of Jeffrey; daughter, Brandy Tabor of North Carolina; his...

James L. Canterbury

James L. Canterbury

Sep 26, 2014

James L. Canterbury, age 51, of Low Gap, WV left this world on Friday, September 26, 2014. He was the son of Sharon and the late Frank Canterbury of Low Gap, WV.He was preceded in death by his wife, Kelly; sister, Theresa; and special uncle, Wordly. James enjoyed hunting with his son, JD (Arica) Canterbury of Crawley, WV and his...

French David Price

French David Price

Sep 25, 2014

French David Price Jr. of Madison went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 25, 2014.He was born February 8, 1926 and was a son of the late French David Price Sr. and Ella Griffith Price. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vada Marie Price.He was a retired coal miner with Bethlehem Steel Coal Company and...

Oliver Michael Smith

Oliver Michael Smith

Sep 24, 2014

Oliver “Bowdie” Smith, 61 of Clothier, WV, made his journey home with his loving Savior on September 24, 2014 after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner from Hobet Mining with 35 years in the coal industry.Bowdie was an elder and a long term member of Ball Chapel Church where he served the Lord with all his heart....

Luvue  Thompson Hager

Luvue Thompson Hager

Sep 23, 2014

Luvue Thompson Hager, 55, of Turtle Creek passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a long illness. She was born June 22, 1959 to the late Oley and Elizabeth Thompson.She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her husband of 29 years, James; daughters, Leslie Marie Thompson and Candess Luvue Hager; granddaughters, Daniel Marie...

Alan Sherrell Price

Alan Sherrell Price

Sep 22, 2014

Alan Sherrell Price, 67, of Ranger, WV, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Sherrell was born January 9, 1947 in Ranger, WV. His father, Harold Price, preceded him in death on December 25, 2011. He is survived by his mother Pauline Dyer Price, his loving and devoted wife of 46 years...

Vicki Elaine Cottrell

Vicki Elaine Cottrell

Sep 22, 2014

Vicki Elaine Cottrell, 60, of Madison, WV went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2014. She was a teacher at Madison Middle School where she was also an advisor for Youth Commission International (YCI). She was also a member of Madison United Methodist Church where she led the Cross Trainers youth group. She is survived by her...

Roberta Castle Ritchie

Roberta Castle Ritchie

Sep 21, 2014

Roberta Castle Ritchie, 79, of Madison, formerly of Barrett passed away September 21, 2014 at Logan Regional Hospital after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Cordin Castle; husband, Billy Ritchie; and brothers, Virgil and Robert Castle. Roberta was born January 28, 1935 in Tutor Key, Kentucky. She was a member of the...

Raymond Ezra "Rat" Adkins

Raymond Ezra "Rat" Adkins

Sep 20, 2014

Raymond Ezra "Rat" Adkins 82, of Alkol, WV died September 20, 2014. He was born July 3, 1932 a son of the late Manville and Ellie Adkins. He was a retired from E F Houserman Co. as a maintenance worker, and he was baptized on September 20, 2014 at the South Charleston Church of Christ just before his passing. He...

Betty Jane Holstein

Betty Jane Holstein

Sep 19, 2014

Betty Jane Holstein, 31, along with her children, Alissa Bowman, age 5, and Nathanial Thompson, age 1, of Danville, WV died September 19, 2014 in an automobile accident.Betty is survived by her mother, Virginia Holstein of Danville; children, Kyerston Bowman and Tyler Bowman of Danville; sister, Melissa Holstein of Alum Creek; and brothers, Justin Holstein of Lincoln County and Timmy...

Rebecca  "Becky" Bias

Rebecca "Becky" Bias

Sep 19, 2014

Rebecca (Becky) June Bentley Bias, 46, of Danville, WV departed this life on September 19, 2014.She was born August 3, 1968. She was preceded in death by her father Norman O. Bentley; and her husband, Stoney Bias.Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Dain Franklin Bender III and Edwin Page Bender; mother, Norma Jean Bentley; sister, Carol Bentley;...

Betty Jo Colgan

Betty Jo Colgan

Sep 14, 2014

Betty Jo Colgan, 77, of Danville passed way September 14, 2014 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville.She was born May 26, 1937 and was a daughter of the late Lee and Lora Hunter Duty. She is survived by a son, Jim (Susan) Colgan of Genoa, Illinois; grandchildren, Laura (Nick), Kimberlee and James III; great-grandchild, Gage Colgan; and special friend, Brooke...

Betty Gay Hunter

Betty Gay Hunter

Sep 11, 2014

Betty Gay Hunter, 74, of Danville, WV passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on September 11, 2014.A West Virginia resident all her life, Betty loved and cared for her family at home. She also worshiped God at Danville First Baptist Church where she was a member for many years. Betty was preceded in death by her mother,...

Sharon Lee Dickens

Sharon Lee Dickens

Sep 11, 2014

Sharon Lee Neitling Dickens, 70, of Stonewood, WV died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Heritage Nursing Facility in Bridgeport, WV surrounded by family and loved ones.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jethro C. Dickens of Foster; her daughter, Charlene M. Vandelinde of Foster; and her parents, Irving and Gertrude Neitling of Toledo, Ohio.She is survived...

Kenneth  Edward Miller

Kenneth Edward Miller

Sep 10, 2014

Kenneth Edward Miller, 52, of Sod passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was born April 14, 1962 and was a son of the late Levi and Martha Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Delmus Miller and Gary Miller.He is survived by his children, Stephanie and Tony Yeatman, Katrina Miller, Anna Miller, Frankie and Tracy...

Jesse Hicks

Jesse Hicks

Sep 9, 2014

Jesse Hicks, 78, of Foster, loving father went to a better place September 9, 2014 . He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrle and his father, Ernest; sisters, Kathaleen, Reva, Ordea, Corrina, Kay, Betty; and brother Grady. He is survived by sons, Roger, Rick and Kenny and Justin; daughter, Rachel; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many other family...