OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Keither Randolph "Ub" (Randy) Baisden

Keither Randolph "Ub" (Randy) Baisden

Jan 20, 2014

Today I lost my best friend and brother, Keither Randolph Baisden III “Ub” (Randy). Randy died at home in Martinsburg, WV due to an infection. He was born December 31, 1981, and was raised at Twilight, WV and Gordon, WV. He graduated from Van Jr. Sr. High School in 2000 with a very tight knit circle of friends. He attended...

Ray Emerson Elkins

Ray Emerson Elkins

Jan 20, 2014

Ray Emerson Elkins, Jr., 75, of Danville, WV passed away January 20, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston after a long illness. He was born November 1, 1938 in Prenter, WV to the late Ray and Myrtle (Anderson) Elkins. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Jean Elkins; two sisters, Patsy Bartrum and Nora Jean Mason;...

Kelli Tyan Stowers

Kelli Tyan Stowers

Jan 18, 2014

Kelli Tyan Stowers, 43, of Madison was born November 17, 1970 and passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Stowers.She is survived by her sons, Montana Gill of Mooresville, NC and Elijah Gill of Jeffrey; mother, Lois Tabler; and two sisters, Melissa and Maggie.A private family memorial service will be held...

Patricia Ann Sparks-Frye

Patricia Ann Sparks-Frye

Jan 17, 2014

Patricia Ann Sparks-Frye, 65, of Madison, passed away January 17, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston.She was born March 28, 1948 to Fletcher Sparks and Maxine Taylor.She is survived by her husband, James Frye of Madison; four children, Paul Mullins of Madison, Wayne Frye of Charleston, Nancy Ferrell of Madison and Lisa Mullins of Uneeda; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Funeral...

Charlie Lewis Sitton

Charlie Lewis Sitton

Jan 17, 2014

“Charlie” Lewis Sitton Jr. was born to L.B. Sitton and Bess Lambdin Sitton on April 30, 1922 in Tennessee. He made his home in Uneeda, WV with Naomi Sitton, his beloved wife of 72 years. He departed for his new home in Heaven on January 17, 2014. On his departure he was surrounded by a host of angels and his...

Roger C. Maynard

Roger C. Maynard

Jan 17, 2014

Roger C. Maynard, 66, of Salt Rock, WV passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born June 16, 1947 in Delbarton, WV. He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Clinton Maynard Jr. "Bucky" and a niece Jessica Cole. Roger was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received a bronze...

Billy Raymond Davis

Billy Raymond Davis

Jan 16, 2014

Billy Raymond Davis, 81, of Peytona, WV, passed away Thursday January 16, 2013 at his home.Billy (Raymond) was born April 21, 1932. He was a U.S. Army Veteran that proudly served his country. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA. He enjoyed time with his family and the time he spent living at the beach. He...

Arthur Leon Barker

Arthur Leon Barker

Jan 16, 2014

On January 16, 2014 Arthur Leon Barker, Sr., 83, of Madison passed into the loving arms of his Savior after a long illness.Leon was born in Madison to Garnie and Goldie Barker on December 17, 1930. He graduated from Scott High School and Greenbrier Military School. Upon graduation he entered the United States Air Force and was stationed throughout the...

Jack Wesley Richmond

Jack Wesley Richmond

Jan 15, 2014

Jack Wesley Richmond, 86, of Jeffrey passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison.He was born September 6, 1927 at Garrett, Kentucky and was a son of the late Earl and Bessie Kerr Richmond. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gleadith “Giddy” Richmond.He was a retired coal miner of 38 years with Amherst...

Rhonda G. Dean

Rhonda G. Dean

Jan 15, 2014

Rhonda G. Dean, 53, of Wayne, WV, died January 15, 2014.She was born October 14, 1960 in Romulos, Michigan, a daughter of the late Norman Ray and Garnett Adkins Dean. She was also preceded in death by son Steven Wade; and a brother Terry Dean. She was a clerk for Fairlane Ford Company and a Realtor. She is survived by...

Jimmie Ray Skeens

Jimmie Ray Skeens

Jan 12, 2014

Jimmie Ray Skeens, 63, of Midkiff, WV went to be with his Lord on Sunday January 12, 2014. He was born at Logan General Hospital January 16, 1950, a son of the late Edward Skeens and Verlena McComas Skeens. Jimmie leaves behind his wife of 41 years Connie Adkins Skeens; one son Jimmie Skeens Jr. (Ashley Dawn) of Pleasant View,...

Larry Fowler

Larry Fowler

Jan 12, 2014

Larry Fowler, 69, of Camp Creek passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.He was born April 22, 1944 and was a son of the late Jimmy and Ethel Fowler. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jolly Fowler, Brady Paul Fowler and Doris Fowler.He was an employee of Allied Barton Security. He was a...

Tina Sue Halstead

Tina Sue Halstead

Jan 11, 2014

Tina Sue Halstead, 52, of Peytona, died Jan. 11, 2014, at home.She was a beautician at Juanita's Beauty Shop.She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Roberts Halstead.She is survived by her children, Aubrey (Elizabeth) Morgan of Drawdy and Andrea Morgan of Drawdy; her father, Henry Halstead; grandchildren, Parker, Ivy, Charles and Anndee; brothers, Ritchie Halstead of Racine and...

Russell Elswick

Russell Elswick

Jan 11, 2014

Russell Elswick, 45, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away January 11, 2014 after a short illness.Russell was born August 15, 1968 in Madison, WV to Paul and Dreama (Cook) Elswick. He graduated from Van High School. He made his home in Murfreesboro for the past eight years working as a Plant Manager for Southland Brick.Russell was preceded in death by his...

Emyl Edward Carroll

Emyl Edward Carroll

Jan 10, 2014

Emyl Edward Carroll, 88, of Bob White, left this earthly life peacefully at home on January 10, 2014 surrounded by his wife and loved ones. Emyl succumbed to an extended illness and fought a good fight. Born August 4, 1925 he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin “Tom” and Flora Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was...

Dorothy Pearl Toler Dempsey

Dorothy Pearl Toler Dempsey

Jan 10, 2014

Dorothy Pearl Toler Dempsey, 78, of Six Mile, WV went home to be with the Lord after a long illness with family gathered around her. She joined her husband of 39 years, Roy Elwood Dempsey; her parents, Jasper and Sarah Toler; six sisters; three brothers; one grandson, Doug Stollings; and daughter-in-law, Karen Dempsey.She is survived by two sisters, Eunice Harvey...

Bethel "Choke" Cook

Bethel "Choke" Cook

Jan 9, 2014

Bethel “Choke” Cook, 86, of Madison, WV passed away January 9, 2014 at home after a long illness. He was born August 5, 1927 and was a son of the late Homer and Eveline (White) Cook. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, three brothers, and one granddaughter.He was a disabled coal miner and a member of UMWA....

Michelle Bias Egnor

Michelle Bias Egnor

Jan 9, 2014

Michelle Bias Egnor, 34, of Alkol went home to be with our Lord Jan. 9, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by William Dean Bias, donna Gail Plumley and Emery Jefferson Bias.She was a 16 year veteran of Mud River VFD as a First Responder and EMT.She is survived by her...

Thomas Howard Miller

Thomas Howard Miller

Jan 8, 2014

On Tuesday, January 8, 2014 a Master Carpenter completed building his earthly home and entered quietly and peacefully to his heavenly mansion above. Thomas Howard Miller was born April 28, 1928 in New Bern, NC. Thomas was the sole survivor of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Erasmus and Lelia Dixon Miller; and his five...

Mildred Jean Vandale

Mildred Jean Vandale

Jan 7, 2014

Mildred Jean Vandale, 61, of Madison, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.She was born March 25, 1952 and was a daughter of the late William and Stella Littleton Vandale.She is survived by her son, Adam Vandale; her daughter, Jennifer Vandale; and 12 grandchildren.Services will be at a later date.Arrangements by Handley Funeral...