OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Jeffery Allen Toney

Jeffery Allen Toney

Jul 15, 2014

Jeffery Allen Toney 50 of Harts, WV died July 15, 2014. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, July 19, 2014 Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Adkins Cemetery, Laurel Ck. Harts, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.He is survived by his daughter and her mother; Shelby Toney and Cathy Hill, of Harts, brothers;...

Deborah Kay Braswell

Deborah Kay Braswell

Jul 14, 2014

Deborah Kay Braswell, 56 of Waxhaw, NC formerly of Lincoln County, WV passed away Monday July 14, 2014 at home. She was born December 30, 1957 a daughter of the late Jay Hugh Hoke and Frances Adkins Miller (Thomas). She was a homemaker.In addition to her mother and stepfather she is survived by her husband Luther Braswell; her son, Andrew...

Warren A Green

Warren A Green

Jul 13, 2014

Warren A. Green 87 of Quinland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 13, 2014.He was the son of the late Otis and Enola Kuhn Green of Bim. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Otis, Jr., Hursel and Jack, great grandson Levi and son in law Rudi Sackett.He was a retired from Westmoreland...

Hassell Benton Hartman

Hassell Benton Hartman

Jul 12, 2014

Hassell Benton Hartman, 56, of Bim, WV passed away suddenly on July 12, 2014 at home.Hassell was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Benton Hartman.He is survived by his mother, Tiny Faye Hartman; son, Jimmy B. Hartman; daughter, Amy L. Allen; brother, David Hartman; sister, Brenda Dyer; and several grandchildren.A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Thursday,...

Billy Joe Nelson

Billy Joe Nelson

Jul 11, 2014

Billy Joe Nelson 54 of Spencer WV formerly of Van, WV died July 11, 2014 of an accidental drowning at Forked Run Lake, OH.Preceding him in death were his father, Carl Dean Nelson; his mother, JoAnn Smith; stepfather, Eshel Smith; brother, Paul Nelson; and special nephews Roger and Scott Vance.Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Joleen; and son,...

Judie Tapley Hall

Judie Tapley Hall

Jul 10, 2014

On the morning of July 10, 2014 Judie passed away peacefully after a four year battle with cancer. Judie was being comforted by family in her home in Madison, WV at the time of her passing. Judie was 67 years old.Judie was born on April 8, 1947 in Madison, WV. She was the youngest child of seven of Elizabeth and...

Estel  Lee  "Buck" Beckelheimer

Estel Lee "Buck" Beckelheimer

Jul 9, 2014

Estel Lee "Buck" Beckelheimer, 63 of Branchland, WV passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1951 a son of the late Maggie Poindexter Beckelheimer. He was a construction worker for B & L Gas Company.He is survived by his wife Lola Marshall Beckelheimer; his father, Fred "Bill" Beckelheimer of Branchland; sons,...

Frank J. "Joe"  Halstead

Frank J. "Joe" Halstead

Jul 9, 2014

Frank Joseph (Joe) Halstead passed away on July 9, 2014.He was born on Rock Creek on August 6, l931. He graduated from Scott High School and then served 4 years in the US Air Force. Joe retired from Cabot Gas with 43 years of service. He was a member of Rock Creek Church of Christ.Preceding him in death were his...

Venus Roseann Miller

Venus Roseann Miller

Jul 8, 2014

Venus Roseann Miller, 54, of Jeffrey, WV was born February 29, 1960 and died July 8, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her mother and stepfather; Leona and Bob Smith of Van; children, Heather (Bruce) Epperheart of Logan and Bradley (Tasha Richardson) Ferrell of Bias Branch; sisters, Debbie (Mark) Miller of Charleston, Martha Nelson (Allen) Sigmon of Sod...

Paul V."Skip" Hawkins, Jr.

Paul V."Skip" Hawkins, Jr.

Jul 7, 2014

Paul Vinson “Skip” Hawkins, Jr. of Comfort, WV died Monday at home after a long illness of cancer. He was retired from Peabody Coal, a member of the UMWA, and served in the U. S. Navy. He was a 1964 graduate of Sherman High School, Seth, WV.His favorite past time was fishing, hunting, and camping. He also enjoyed raising a...

Connie Ray Workman

Connie Ray Workman

Jul 6, 2014

Connie Ray Workman 62 of Bob White, WV died July 6, 2014.He was born May 28, 1952 and was a son of the late Orville and Oma Gayheart Workman. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernie, Harley and Harvey Paul and his sister Jean Price.He is survived by his wife Ella of Bob White, three sons; A.J. (...

Rhema Doss Halstead

Rhema Doss Halstead

Jul 6, 2014

Rhema Doss Halstead 62 of Foster went to be with the Lord July 7, 2014 after a short illness.She leaves behind four children; Victoria (Joey) Green, Bridget (Scott) Justice, Kevin Reed Halstead, Jr. and Sara Halstead. She also had ten grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with...

Havana Mae Shelton

Havana Mae Shelton

Jul 5, 2014

Havana Mae Shelton, 92, of West Hamlin, WV passed away Saturday July 5, 2014 at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 2, 1921 a daughter of the late Albert Jenkins and Selly Pearl Dailey Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of CenterPoint Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lacy Shelton; her...

Emmett G. Jeffrey

Emmett G. Jeffrey

Jul 4, 2014

Emmett G. Jeffrey, born March 7, 1930 went home to be with the Lord July 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Kell and Nellie (Nichols) Jeffrey, his wife and soul mate Doris, sisters; Adolphine Muncy, Doris Gibson, Delsie Ball and a brother Everett “Pluti” Jeffrey.Emmett worked both as a coal miner and truck driver. He...

Jeanamie Sampson

Jeanamie Sampson

Jul 4, 2014

Jeanamie Sampson, 70, of Bald Knob went to be with her husband Arthur on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 1:53 a.m.She was born on October 11, 1943. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She attended Bald Knob United Methodist Church.She is survived by sister, Lois Ann White of Wharton; her three sons, Arthur Junior Sampson and...

Ronnie Kent Salmons

Ronnie Kent Salmons

Jul 2, 2014

Ronnie Kent Salmons, 66, of West Hamlin, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 2, 2014, at Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 6, 1948, a son of the late Leonard Ray and Elba Marie Thompson Salmons. He was a supervisor for the Department of Highways and a member of Salt Rock Community Church. He loved writing...

Pauline E. Arthur

Pauline E. Arthur

Jun 29, 2014

Pauline E. Perdue Arthur of Bloomingrose went home to be with Jesus on June 29, 2014. She was the most beautiful loving mother a child could ever have. We loved her dearly, but one day we will be together.She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Clara Perdue; husband, Edward Arthur; daughter, Lottie Lucille; son, Ralph Thomas; three...

Gerald E.  McCray

Gerald E. McCray

Jun 28, 2014

Gerald E. McCray Sr., 84, of Danville born March 12, 1930 went to “sit back and rock” with the Lord and his wife of 58 years, Mary E. McCray, on June 28, 2014.Gerald was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ralph and Manetta McCray; two brothers, Pete and Ralph McCray; and sister, Charlotte Weislogel.He left to this world...

John William Cain

John William Cain

Jun 27, 2014

John William Cain, 58, of Ashford, West Virginia was born February 26, 1956 and passed away Friday, June 27, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at House of Prayer, Scabble Creek, Gauley Bridge, WV.Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville, West Virginia.

Barbara Jean Price

Barbara Jean Price

Jun 27, 2014

Barbara Jean Price, 78, of Danville passed away June 27, 2014 at her home. She was born September 23, 1935 and was a daughter of the late William and Edith Morris. She was a member of Madison Baptist Church and former employee of Hecks and Cox’s Deptartment Store.She is survived by her husband Harry Price, they would have been married...