OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Karen Sue Jarrell

Karen Sue Jarrell

Jun 26, 2014

Karen Sue Jarrell, 65, of Robinison passed away June 26, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.She is survived by her husband Terry; sons, Arnold Gene (Teresa) Jarrell and Jackie Lee ( Rachel)Jarrell both of Robinson; stepdaughter, Luci Ilene Sigmon of Lenoir, NC; brothers, Ray Baisden and Freddie Baisden; sister, Kathy Gilliam; and six grandchildren, Ryan Sigmon, Ethan Jarrell, Sadie Jarrell,...

Elizabeth "Liz"  Beadnell

Elizabeth "Liz" Beadnell

Jun 24, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Beadnell (Patterson) November 1956 – June 24, 2014 Resident of Charleston, WV after a courageous eight year battle with cancer, passed away peacefully in Charleston, WV. Liz was born in Canton, Ohio and raised in Hanoverton, Ohio. She graduated from United High School. She prided herself in being a Domestic Engineer. She was one of six children born...

Doil Eskine Dean

Doil Eskine Dean

Jun 20, 2014

Doil Eskine Dean, 79, of Huntington, WV died June 20, 2014 in King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1934 in Ranger, WV, a son of the late Hiram and Nancy Jane Dean. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Keven Ray Dean and Michael Paul Dean and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by...

Martha Collene Warner

Martha Collene Warner

Jun 19, 2014

Martha "Marthy" Collene Warner, 66, born in Van, WV went home to be with the Lord and her mother, Lucy "Dot" and father, Ardith "Hardtail" Warner; her brothers, Ray and Jake Warner and her nephew, Justin. Martha was born in Van, West Virginia and loved being with family and especially taking care of her beloved nieces and nephews.Martha is survived...

James Otis "J.O."  Bias

James Otis "J.O." Bias

Jun 19, 2014

James Otis “J.O.” Bias, 81, of Hewett went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2014 after a long illness. He was born September 14, 1932 at Hewett and was a son of the late Manduval “Bunker” Bias and Leora Baldwin Bias of Hewett. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years,...

Floyd "Boots" Davis

Floyd "Boots" Davis

Jun 19, 2014

Floyd “Boots” Davis, 87, of Newton, WV and Madison passed peacefully at Boone Memorial on Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014 surrounded by his family.Boots was born October 2, 1926 and was a son of the late Joe H. and Mary Etta Davis, one of 11 children born and raised in Van, WV. US Navy World War II veteran, honorably discharged...

Floria Amerie Baisden Thompson

Floria Amerie Baisden Thompson

Jun 15, 2014

Floria Amerie Baisden Thompson, 78 , of Sharples, West Virginia went to Heaven to be with the Lord on June 15, 2014 at home following her battle with brain cancer. She left this world and walked through the gates of Heaven surrounded by her family and friends whom love and cherish her deeply.She was a member of Coal Valley FWB...

George  Eugene Elkins

George Eugene Elkins

Jun 15, 2014

George Eugene Elkins, 62, of Ravenswood, WV formerly of Ridgeview passed away on June 15, 2014 at his home.He was born July 9, 1951 in Madison, WV and was a son of the late George and Nancy Holstein Elkins. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jewell Loggins; and brother, Timothy Elkins.He was a retired coal miner from...

Doris  Elaine Ball

Doris Elaine Ball

Jun 14, 2014

Doris Elaine Ball, 75, of St Albans, WV passed away June 14, 2014 at home.She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Stella Luther Jarrell; her husband, George P. Ball; sisters, Jean Taylor, Ruth Toricino, Linda Deel,and Annabell Elkins; and brothers, Archie Jarrell and Denver Jarrell.She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Rik) Lea of High Point, NC;...

Ernest F. Rockel

Ernest F. Rockel

Jun 14, 2014

Ernest F. Rockel, 80 of Hamlin, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday June 14, 2014 at home. Ernest was born March 23, 1934 a son of the late Samuel and Lillie Rockel. He was raised by his sister and brother-in-law Robert and Virginia Sturgill at Dingess and Holden, WV. Ernest was retired from West Virginia...

Roger Kent Prichard

Roger Kent Prichard

Jun 11, 2014

Roger Kent Prichard, 72, of Branchland, WV died Wednesday June 11, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1941 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Homer Lee and Norma Lucille Cremeans Prichard. He was also preceded in death by a brother Larry Gene Prichard. He is survived by a sister, Della Mae Lynd Wolfe...

Oswald Lovejoy

Oswald Lovejoy

Jun 11, 2014

Oswald Lovejoy 78, of West Hamlin, WV, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1935 a son of the late Robert and Thelma Adkins Lovejoy. He was also preceded in death by sons Alvin "Dale" and Brian Kent Lovejoy; a granddaughter Shelley Dawn Lovejoy; brothers, Robert (Brother), Dallas, Ottie, and Dewayne...

Minnie Ruby Vance

Minnie Ruby Vance

Jun 9, 2014

Minnie Ruby Vance, 81, went to be with the Lord June 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by husbands, Robert Briggs, Tracy Spry and Alva Vance; son, Danny Briggs and daughter, Brenda Mossburg. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Moss(Mike), Debbie Byrd, Bonnie Sias(Bill) and Connie Blankenship(Dan); sisters, Alice Shepherd, Geneva Ashby, Juanita Stubbs(Phil) and Lucy Workman(Jim); brother, Hershell...

Ali  Reba Yeager

Ali Reba Yeager

Jun 9, 2014

Ali Reba Yeager 77, of West Hamlin, WV died Monday June 9, 2014 at Teays Valley Center of Teays Valley, WV. She was born April 11, 1937 a daughter of the late Percy and Belle Moore Johnson. She was a school teacher for the Lincoln County Board of Education for over 35 years, and she was a member of Center...

Elwood "Woody" Smith

Elwood "Woody" Smith

Jun 8, 2014

Elwood "Woody" Smith, 77, of Midkiff, WV went to be with his Lord at his home on Sunday June 8, 2014. He was born on February 1, 1937 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Elvin and Madgie Elkins Smith. Elwood was a proud veteran of 8 years, a master HVAC technician and a master electrician for more than...

Carmel Eugene Hager

Carmel Eugene Hager

Jun 8, 2014

Carmel Eugene Hager, 81, of Branchland died Sunday June 8, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1932 in Boone Co., WV, a son of the late William and Margie Harless Hager. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sisters, Charlotte Elkins and Esther Meadows and one brother, Roy Lee...

Delilah Ida Buckner

Delilah Ida Buckner

Jun 6, 2014

Delilah Ida Buckner, 46, of Gordon was born July 27, 1967 and died June 6, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Buckner II; sons, Donnie Barker and Dylan Buckner; mother, Thelma Osborne; brother, Jimmy Hawker; four sisters, Phyllis Bowman, Delcie Gould, Debbie Payne and Rose Lee.Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Danville.

Vesford "Pete" Arnett Bias

Vesford "Pete" Arnett Bias

Jun 6, 2014

Vesford “Pete” Arnett Bias 85 of Hewett, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2014 after a long illness.He was born April 3, 1929 and was preceded in death by his father Sebert Bias and mother Blanche Bias Hager, stepfather Jack Hager, sisters; Phyllis Chirico and Madeline Raines.He is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Charles Atkins

Charles Atkins

Jun 6, 2014

Charles Atkins, 82, of Gulf Breeze, Florida formerly of Boone County, WV was born December 31, 1931 and went to Heaven on June 6, 2014 to be with his beloved wife, Annagay Atkins; parents, Henry and Verna Atkins; sisters, Bethelene Mahone, Jean Atkins and Dema Atkins; brother, Billy Atkins; and grandson, Bo Smith.He is survived by daughters, Pam Callahan of...

James A. Beck

James A. Beck

Jun 5, 2014

James A. Beck, Jr., 61, of Danville, WV passed away peacefully June 5, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a very sudden and short illness.Jim's career in the coal mining industry started in 1971 as a general laborer in southwestern Pennsylvania. After becoming a certified first grade mine foreman in Pennsylvania, he progressed through the management ranks, holding...