OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Kathleen Davidson-Sanders
Feb 17, 2014
Kathleen Davidson Sanders, 87, of Midkiff, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Alfred and Pearl McComas Davidson. She was the wife of Wetzel R. Sanders of Midkiff. Kathleen was preceded in death by one brother, Elba F. Davidson and one sister, Kathryn Davidson Morgan. Kathleen is also...
Kimberlie Ann Thompson
Feb 17, 2014
Kimberlie Ann Thompson, 40, of Foster was born Jan. 20, 1974 and passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014.She was a pharmacy tech for Chapmanville Pharmacy.She is survived by her husband, Jason Thompson; father, Gary Ellison of Danville; mother, Phyllis Riffe of Uneeda; sister, Crissey Ryan of Danville; grandfather, Ventrue Mitchell of Uneeda; father and mother-in-law, John and Sherry Thompson;...
Okey Roberts
Feb 16, 2014
Okey Roberts, 92, of Madison was born June 26, 1921 and went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Armilda Roberts and his wife, Ella Hazel Walls Roberts. He was a retired coal miner from Westmoreland Coal Company and a member of UMWA. He was a WWII Army...
Donald D. Watts
Feb 16, 2014
Donald D. Watts, 83 of Branchland, WV died February 16, 2014 at home. He was born December 21, 1930 a son of the late Thomas and Almeda Watts. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ethel Watts, a son Donald Watts Jr. and a granddaughter Haven McCarthy.He is survived by his children: Karen Staple (Chip) of SC, Deloris...
Michael Ray Bias
Feb 15, 2014
Michael Ray Bias of Wharton, WV took hands with his father in heaven Saturday February 15, 2014 inCharleston WV at CAMC Hospital from a heart attack following a long battle with heart disease. Born inMadison, West Virginia on May 26, 1967 and attended Van Jr. Sr. High.Michael is preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Ray Bias and grandparents, Lawrence...
Kelly H. (Joe) Elswick
Feb 15, 2014
Kelly Howard (Joe) Elswick 58 of South Charleston, WV formerly of Peytona went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2014 after a long illness.He was born Jan. 23, 1956 to the late Chester Gene and Elgie Halstead Elswick, also preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Dale Elswick, and grandparents, Howard and Dooley Elswick, and Callie and...
Rocky Allen Steele
Feb 15, 2014
Rocky Allen Steele, 55 of West Hamlin, WV died February 15, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1958 a son of the late Lonzo Steele. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Mary and Sam Steele, and Emery and Hazel Adkins.He is survived by his wife Susan Steele; his mother Dottie Sue Steele;...
Berta Jean Stollings
Feb 14, 2014
Berta Jean Stollings, 81, of Quinland, WV left us in death on February 14, 2014. She was born December 29, 1932 and was a daughter of the late Nova and Effie (Bonds) Jarrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Howard Stollings; brother Belmont Jarrell; son Michael Robertson; grandson Rodney Hager; great-grandsons Levi Robertson and “Baby Smutko”.Mom loved...
William Matthew Smith
Feb 13, 2014
William Matthew Smith, 37, of Branchland, left this world on February 13, 2014. He was born July 20, 1976 in Huntington, WV. He is survived by his parents Henry and Carol Smith; two children William Matthew Smith Jr., Zackary Lee Smith; three sisters Teresa Miller, Ramona Smith and Dixie Adkins; one sister-in-law Donna Smith; eight nieces and nephews and one...
Jay H. Hoke
Feb 13, 2014
Rev. Jay H. Hoke, 80, of Branchland was born December 12, 1933 and went home to be with his Lord February 13, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Opral Brady Hoke; brothers, Dana, Gary, Conard, Daris Earl and Dema Ray. He worked on the railroad and was a restaurant owner. He was a member of Calvary...
William Bruce Cook
Feb 11, 2014
Mr. William Bruce Cook, age 57, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Tuesday evening, February 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1956 in Georgia, a son of the late William Carson and Leda Hope Harper Cook. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Kay Ledford.William was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt...
Richard Darrell Tawney
Feb 10, 2014
Richard Darrell Tawney, 41, of Foster was born January 12, 1973 and passed away on February 10, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.He was a member of Rock Creek Church of Christ, Foster.He is survived by his parents, Dana and Janice Tawney of Foster; his children, Richard Jr., Savannah and Chloe Tawney of St. Marys, WV; sisters, Vickie Robinette and...
Delmas E. Barker
Feb 10, 2014
Delmas E. Barker, 81, of Ashford went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital after an extended illness.He was a retired Navy veteran of 22 years and retired State of WV. He was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Ruby Barker; and daughter, Patricia Barker.Survivors...
Mary Jane Canterbury Wills
Feb 10, 2014
Mary Jane Canterbury Wills, 73, of Spruce Laurel went home to the Lord on February 10, 2014 after a long illness. Heaven gained a beloved mother, companion, sister and friend who found the good in everyone. She was a homemaker and a member of Spruce Laurel Freewill Baptist Church.Born August 4, 1940 in Gordon, WV she was a daughter of...
Rebecca Lou Stollings
Feb 10, 2014
Rebecca Lou Stollings, 58, of Ottawa passed away on February 10, 2014. She was born January 4, 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Frog” Stollings.She is survived by her daughter, Maria Stollings of Ramage; granddaughter, Derricka Tompkins of Ramage; siblings, Teresa Mann of Delaware, Mary Francis Jacobs of GA, Kathy Sloan of Rock Creek, Virginia Hager...
Thearn Matthew Keffer
Feb 9, 2014
Thearn Matthew Keffer of Peytona, WV (Drawdy) was born September 18, 1926 to Nancy Harless Keffer and Tradie Keffer and died February 9, 2014. He was ill for a long time with COPD, UT and C-Diff. He was one of nine children.Those who have gone on before: brothers, Clario (Gladyce), Elmer (Betty), Aubrey and Daniel Keffer; sisters, Lahoma Keffer, Lorrena...
Dollie Rhodes
Feb 9, 2014
Dollie Rhodes, 73, of Campbell’s Creek Dr., Charleston passed away February 9, 2014.She was born July 25, 1940 and was a daughter of the late Mary Miller.She was a homemaker and a member of Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church.She is survived by her children, Rexal (Sissy) Rhodes of Danville, Timmy (Connie) Rhodes of Greenview, Lana Miller of Madison, Randy Rhodes...
Ward L. McCoy
Feb 7, 2014
Rev. Ward L. McCoy of Ranger, WV departed this life February 7, 2014 at his home with family and Dignity Hospice of Chapmanville at his side.Rev. McCoy was an ordained minister of the Bethlehem Association of United Baptist Churches for 61 years, ordained on May 9, 1952. He was a member of the Upper Ten Mile United Baptist Church. He...
James "Frog" Stollings
Feb 6, 2014
James “Frog” Stollings 59 of Ottawa, WV died Feb. 6, 2014. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 Coal Valley Freewill Baptist Church, Clothier, WV with Nathan Craddock officiating. Burial will follow in Boone Memorial Park, Madison. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. He was a retired coal miner and attended the Coal...
Myrtle Irene Jeffery
Feb 6, 2014
Myrtle Irene Jeffery, 80, of Sharples passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014.She was born May 7, 1933 and was a daughter of the late William and Mary Basham. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Jeffery; son, George Jeffery; daughter-in-law Debra Jeffery; and her brothers and sisters.She was a retired school bus driver from Logan County.She is...
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