OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Maurice Gene Miles

Maurice Gene Miles

Mar 31, 2013

Maurice Gene Miles, 77, of Jeffrey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born May 1, 1935 and was a son of the late Alvin and Dora Miles. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet, of 55 years. Maurice was a member of Spencer United...

Helen Louise Keener Clay

Helen Louise Keener Clay

Mar 30, 2013

Helen Louise Keener Clay, 66, of Alkol, WV was born at Elmira, WV on April 6, 1946 and died March 30, 2013 at Boone Nursing Rehabilitation Center of Huntington’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Keener and Dessie King and foster parents, Anna and Dorsal Burnside; husband, Willie Clay Jr; and brother, Frankie Keener. She is...

Clifford E. Hager

Clifford E. Hager

Mar 28, 2013

Clifford E. Hager, 89, of Danville passed peacefully at home on March 28, 2013 after a short illness. Clifford was a retiree from the C&O (CSX) Railroad and had proudly served his country during WWII in the 8th Air Force, stationed in India within the CBI (China, Burma, India) Theatre. Clifford is survived by his wife, Fannie V. Hager; sons,...

Johnny Ray Holstein

Johnny Ray Holstein

Mar 27, 2013

Johnny Ray Holstein 56 of Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2013 following a long courageous battle with cancer at the Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine and mother Betty. John enjoyed Nascar, hunting, westerns and his job at the Law Firm of Robinson...

Clarence Edward Gunnoe

Clarence Edward Gunnoe

Mar 24, 2013

Clarence Edward “Doe” Gunnoe, 73, of Costa, WV died March 24, 2013 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV. He was a disabled coal miner, a member of UMWA and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cuffbert and Claira Mae Dolin Gunnoe; his brother, Louie Gunnoe of California; and sisters, Chole Gates of Florida...

Terry M. Adkins

Terry M. Adkins

Mar 24, 2013

Terry M. Adkins, 57, of Big Ugly Creek Road, WV passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the home of his long time love, Kathy Chapman due to complications from an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Gene Adkins of Big Ugly Creek Road and Maxie Hill of Lick Creek. He was also preceded...

Sharron Gayle Gabbert

Sharron Gayle Gabbert

Mar 23, 2013

Sharron Gayle Gabbert, 67, of Chapmanville passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. She was born November 4, 1945 in Fayette County, WV and was a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Webb Gabbert. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Samuel. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Miller...

Isaac Carpenter

Isaac Carpenter

Mar 22, 2013

Isaac Carpenter Jr., 71, of Harts passed away on March 22, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born May 1, 1941 in Barnabus, WV, son of Isaac Carpenter Sr. and Plumer Akers Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Patty; daughters, Angelina Williams of Cross Lanes and Aleah Carpenter of Harts; son, Isaac Anthony III of Raleigh, NC;...

Mark Andrew Messer

Mark Andrew Messer

Mar 19, 2013

Mark Andrew “Andy” Messer, 48, of Julian passed away at his home on March 19, 2013. Andy was born in Charleston on January 4, 1965. After graduating from Scott High School, where he played football, Andy enrolled in the Army. He served in the military for more than ten years, including a life-altering, front-line tour in the Middle East during...

Linda Lou Hager

Linda Lou Hager

Mar 15, 2013

Linda Lou Hager, 61, of Madison, WV passed away March 15, 2013 at her home. She was born November 19, 1951 and was a daughter of the late Ed and Stella Rakes Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Hager. She was a housewife and a member of Madison Church of Christ. She is survived by...

Carol Sue Garretson

Carol Sue Garretson

Mar 14, 2013

Carol Sue Garretson, 73, of Foster passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston. She was born August 29, 1939 at Foster and was a daughter of the late Roy and Lola Harless Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlis Garretson; and stepson, David Garretson. She was retired from the Department of...

Phyllis Ann Baldwin

Phyllis Ann Baldwin

Mar 13, 2013

Phyllis Ann Baldwin, 69, of Foster went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Ingram and Florence Stone Scott; and a daughter Kimberly Ann. She dedicated her life to her family and leaves...

Jack D. Kirk

Jack D. Kirk

Mar 11, 2013

Jack D. Kirk, 76, of Ridgeview was born October 27, 1936 and passed away March 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal Massey Kirk; brothers, John, James, and Everette Kirk; sister, Alice Faye Kirk Barker; great-grandchildren, Melanie Hope and Stacia Faith Davis and Jaycee Kirk; and his first wife, Carol Tyler Kirk. He was...

Beatrice Pearl Bowen

Beatrice Pearl Bowen

Mar 10, 2013

Beatrice Pearl Bowen, 90, of Danville, WV passed away March 10, 2013 at the Boone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danville. She attended the Church of God and was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Joe Cline, Charles Cline, Larry Cline and Michael Cline all of Danville; a daughter, Brenda Cline of Danville; and three grandchildren. Funeral service...

Eva Wills Burdette

Eva Wills Burdette

Mar 10, 2013

Eva Wills Burdette, 90, of Madison, WV passed away March 10, 2013, after suffering a mild stoke January 13, 2013. She was born June 24, 1922, in Madison to J.E. and Aboline Wills. She leaves behind a daughter, Barbara and husband Gene Kirkpatrick of Arkansas; three sons, Roger of Madison and Terry and Steve both of Florida; and six grandsons....

Darrell E. Barnhart

Darrell E. Barnhart

Mar 8, 2013

Darrell E. Barnhart, 94, of Madison, WV passed into glory on March 8, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer, leaving his soul mate of 73 years, Vada, who will join him in glory. He was born July 5, 1918 in Marietta, Ohio to Albert and Verna Barnhart. In addition to his loving wife, he leaves...

Obert Parsons

Obert Parsons

Mar 8, 2013

Obert Parsons, 82, of Foster, WV was born May 26, 1930 in Lincoln County and died March 8, 2013 in Hurricane after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Charles and Salota Adkins Parsons. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Miller Parsons; brothers, Denver Parsons, Coval Parsons, Cleman Parsons and...

Paul Franklin Dearien

Paul Franklin Dearien

Mar 8, 2013

Paul Franklin Dearien, 29, of Madisonville, KY was born July 23, 1983 in Charleston, WV and was killed in an automobile accident on March 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Pauline Buzzard and Grover and Daisy Dearien. Paul is survived by his wife, Lisa and sons, Tyler and Logan of Madisonville, KY; his father...

Roger Michael Bailey

Roger Michael Bailey

Mar 8, 2013

Roger Michael Bailey II was born November 25, 1975, the son of Mike and Linda Bailey formerly from Boone County, now living in Jackson County, passed away March 8, 2013. He was a 1992 graduate of Van High School and a disabled coal miner. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kin and Loraine Bailey; and his cousins, Scotty...

Odra Marcelean Green

Odra Marcelean Green

Mar 4, 2013

After a long illness Odra Marcelean Bradley- Toath- Green born Aug. 11, 1938 went to her Heavenly home on the evening of Mar. 4, 2013. She was the daughter of Annie Alley Gayheart and Seybert Bradley. Marcelean was married to the late Woodrow Toath then later married Ellis Green who also precedes her. In addition to her husbands she was...

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