OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Kimberly Michelle Adkins

Kimberly Michelle Adkins

May 7, 2014

Kimberly Michelle Adkins, 36, of Madison, WV passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Adkins; and grandparents, Robert and Florence Pennington, Doris and Silas Begley and Mike Adkins.She was the owner of LausDeo Candle Company. She was a graduate from the University of Charleston.Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Roy Dolin

Roy Dolin

May 5, 2014

“Let the Angels Sing” and the celebrations begin as Roy enters the Gate of Heaven to meet his Lord and members of his family and friends . . . Roy Dolin, 95, of Foster, WV went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2014 at the Hubbard "Hospice" House, South Charleston, WV.Roy was born September 9, 1918 to the...

Carlos K. Mooney

Carlos K. Mooney

May 3, 2014

Carlos K. Mooney, 61, of Bim, WV passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014. He was born December 3, 1952 at Madison, WV and was a son of the late Warner and Bertha Gregg Mooney.He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Mooney of Texas; sons, Casey Mooney of Texas and Michael Loftus of Chapmanville; three grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Hamilton of...

Gary  Lee Cook

Gary Lee Cook

May 3, 2014

Gary Lee Cook, 42, of Bob White passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2014 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Cook.He leaves behind a son, Jared Cook of Van; his father, Harold Cook of Bob White; brothers, J.R. (Malinda) Cook of Bob White and Chris (Meghan Pauley) Cook of Bandytown; along...

Arthur Ray Rhodes

Arthur Ray Rhodes

Apr 30, 2014

Arthur Ray Rhodes, nicknamed by some as "Onion Sack", 71, of Robinson, WV went home to be with Jesus on April 30, 2014. He was a retired coal miner of 30 years from Bethlehem Steel. He had also worked at Jasper Mining and Westmoreland Coal, including other jobs throughout his lifetime. He was a long-term member of the U.M.W.A.He was...

Betty Foy

Betty Foy

Apr 30, 2014

Mrs. Betty Foy, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Ormond Beach, FL on April 30, 2014 following a short illness.Born on May 5, 1923 in Bluefield, VA, she was the daughter of Thomas Beavers and Lexye (Clifton) Reed. She earned her diploma at Iaeger High School where she was active in the French Club and as a...

Tammy Charlene White

Tammy Charlene White

Apr 29, 2014

Tammy Charlene White, 42, of Jeffrey, WV was born June 28, 1971 at Logan, WV and passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014.She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph C. Walker.She is survived by her husband, James “Sam” White; son, Joshua C. Nelson; daughter, Kelsey D. White; mother and step-father, Vicky and Robert “Bob” Nelson; sister, Denise Y. Walker;...

Wanda  Mae Kerns

Wanda Mae Kerns

Apr 28, 2014

Our mother, Wanda Mae Kerns 80, of Scott Dept, WV passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Howard Lee Kerns; parents; Adam Jarrett and Ethel Johnson and parents-in-law; Clayton and Ima Kerns.Survivors include her daughter; Tina K. Roberts Messer (Cecil R. Meadows, II), grandchildren;...

Edith M.  Adkins

Edith M. Adkins

Apr 25, 2014

Edith M. Adkins, 70, of Alkol passed away April 25, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.She was born October 11, 1943 at Lake, WV and was a daughter of the late Clyde and Nellie Albright Price. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold.She is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Sherry Lynn Maynor of Jeffrey; brothers,...

Maynard Darrell Hylton

Maynard Darrell Hylton

Apr 25, 2014

Maynard Darrell Hylton, 63, of Black Eagle, WV passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at Ansted Center, Ansted, WV.He was born January 27, 1951 and was a son of the late Grover and Pearlie May Pendleton Hylton. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Hylton; and brother-in-law Pete Fann.He is survived by his daughter, Lisa and her...

Carolyn Mae Green

Carolyn Mae Green

Apr 23, 2014

Carolyn Mae Green, 17, of Turtle Creek was taken home suddenly to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. With her infections smile and laughter, she entered into the gates of heaven with what is assured to be a great reunion with family and friends who have gone on before.Her love of God, family and basketball will be...

Charles Everett Elkins

Charles Everett Elkins

Apr 23, 2014

Charles Everett Elkins 85 of Hamlin, WV died April 23, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.He was preceded in death by his parents Dallie G. and Bessie Chaney Elkins.He was an educator and coach for 44 years serving as head basketball coach 32 years at Hamlin High School and principal five years. He was a1952 graduate of WV Wesleyan...

Dorothy "Dot" Alice Kopsolias-Hartman

Dorothy "Dot" Alice Kopsolias-Hartman

Apr 22, 2014

Dorothy "Dot" Alice Kopsolias Hartman, age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her home where she was surrounded by her family. She resided in Huntington, WV with her sister, Marie Leist, who has taken care of her for many years with the help of a special niece, Judy Kopsolias. She...

Twila Jean Adkins

Twila Jean Adkins

Apr 22, 2014

Twila Jean Adkins 73 of Sias, WV passed away April 22, 2014 at Hospice of Huntington, WV.She was a legal secretary.She is survived by three daughters; Sally (Satch) Adkins, Denise White, and Chris Price, a son; Neal Adkins, brother; Bill Whiting, aunt; Carol Schert, grandsons; Jason (Jenny) Sumpter, Shawn (Amber) Price, Adam (Jessica) Price, Jeremy White, Cory( Kayla) White, Christopher...

Bobby Joe Barker

Bobby Joe Barker

Apr 20, 2014

Bobby Joe Barker, 57, of Nellis, WV passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. The day Christ rose from the grave is the day he chose for Bobby to enter heaven.Bobby was the sixth of seven children born on September 1, 1956, to the late Daffie and Woodie Barker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clyde...

Aubrey A. Gent, Sr.

Aubrey A. Gent, Sr.

Apr 18, 2014

Aubrey A. Gent, Sr. 75 of Wharton, WV passed away April 18, 2014 at home.He was a retired miner and an Army veteran serving in the 101st Airborne.He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Wilda Moore Gent.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois Gent, sons; Neal (Katrina) Gent of Davin, Aubrey Gent, Jr. at...

Lorraine Jeanette Ellis

Lorraine Jeanette Ellis

Apr 18, 2014

Lorraine Jeanette Ball Thompson Ellis, age 72, of Six Mile, WV and Zephyrhills, Florida went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014 following a short illness.She was born September 6, 1941 and was the daughter of the late VanBuren and Lucy Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Carolyn Thompson...

Fred Hudson Covert

Fred Hudson Covert

Apr 17, 2014

Fred Hudson Covert, 92, of Greenview, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2014. He passed away at home.He was born at Blair, WV on August 29, 1921 and was a son of the late Everett Covert and Cordia Potter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Caro Belle Barger,...

Paul Webb Barker

Paul Webb Barker

Apr 17, 2014

Paul Webb Barker, 78, of Danville passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was born September 16, 1935 and was a son of the late Edward and Emma Gillenwater Barker. He was also preceded in death by his wife Helen; sons, Paul Allen and Paul Webb; brothers, Ira, Johnny, Silman and Harold Barker; sisters, Lois Valentine,...

Barbara  Sue Sigmon

Barbara Sue Sigmon

Apr 16, 2014

Barbara Sue Sigmon, 70, of Alkol went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2014 following a long illness at Saint Francis Hospital, Charleston.She was born March 8, 1944 and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Fay Webb of Twilight. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband Robert...