OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ira Lorene Price
Jan 6, 2014
Ira Lorene Price, born December 22, 1936, passed away after a short illness at CAMC General Division Hospital in Charleston, WV on Monday January 6, 2014 at the age of 77 years and 15 days.She is the daughter of the late Basil and Nora Hager of Spurlockville, WV. Ira was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Price and a...
Maurice Lee Jones
Jan 5, 2014
Maurice Lee Jones, 87, of Danville, WV closed his eyes in death only to open them in Heaven on January 5, 2014.He was born April 5, 1926 and was a son of the late Norman L. and Nettie P. Lewis Jones. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ilene Miller Jones; and...
Juanita Ida Bell Fowler
Jan 4, 2014
Juanita Ida Bell Fowler 79 of Ridgeview, WV died Jan. 4, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. Funeral service will be 2 pm Tuesday, Jan. 7, Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Larry Ross and Stevie Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Kinder Cemetery, Costa, WV. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.She was...
Blanche Mae Keene
Jan 1, 2014
Blanch Mae Keene 85 of Wharton, WV died Jan. 1. 2014.She was a retired housekeeper at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Appleton City, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Limler House, husband; James Keene, daughter, Paula Keene, granddaughter, Jacqueline Vance, brother, Johnny House and two sisters, Pearl Bilyue and Sarah Andrews.She is survived by daughter,...
Sharrell Lovejoy
Dec 27, 2013
Sharrell Lovejoy, 91, of Hamlin, WV passed away December 27, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.Sharrell was born May 5, 1922 in Palermo, WV. His parents were Hobert and Elwa Lovejoy. He has one living sister Mary Lou Jones (husband Jerry). His other siblings, Bill Lovejoy, Jack Lovejoy, Tom Lovejoy, Anna Marie Hunt and Iva Dean Cook preceded...
Woodrow Clay
Dec 26, 2013
Woodrow Clay, 76, of Branchland, WV passed away December 26, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1937 a son of the late Thomas and Clara Davis Clay. He was a welder for ACF.He was also preceded in death by brothers Ancil, Marshall, and Tom Clay Jr. and sisters Essie Parsons, Lola Clark, Edna McNeely, Goldie...
Patricia Ann Barker Davis
Dec 24, 2013
Patricia Ann Barker Davis 55 of Ridgeview, WV passed away Dec. 24, 2013 at home.She was born April 10, 1958 the daughter of the late Quincy Magdalene Barker.She is preceded in death by husband James Davis, son, Andrew Quincy Barker and a grandson, Eric Adkins.She is survived by her son Michael Barker, daughter; Lynn Adkins, granddaughter; Christina Adkins, siblings, Timmy...
Flora Juanita Robinette
Dec 22, 2013
Flora Juanita Robinette , 87, went to be with The Lord on December 22, 2013. She was born September 30, 1926 a daughter of the late Phillip and Carrie Yeager Donall. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence N. Robinette; her son Phillip Terry Robinette; Grandson Michael Robinette; brothers George, Winford, Chris and Toney Donall and her sister...
Joyce Rowe Vickers
Dec 21, 2013
Joyce Rowe Vickers, 75, of Wharton, WV passed away December 21, 2013.She was born June 23, l938 in Twilight, WV and was a daughter of Tom and Hattie Rowe. She was a Christian. She was preceded in death by Tommy Rowe, Janice Rowe Markins, Terry Carl Rowe, and Rosemary Rowe.She is survived by her husband, Billy Vickers; her sons, Tim...
Phillip Crouse
Dec 21, 2013
Phillip Crouse Sr. 87, of Wharton, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 21, 2013. He was born July 3, 1927 son of the late Addie (Osborne) Lusk and late step-father Guy Lusk. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Athylene; daughter, Betty Jean Beck; brothers, Roy, John, Robert and Lawrence Lusk, and...
Howard J. Porter
Dec 19, 2013
Howard J. Porter, 84 of Branchland, WV passed away December 19, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a short illness. He was a proud veteran of WWII and the Korean War.He was born January 30, 1929 and was the son of the late Linzy and Martha Isaacs Porter. He was preceded in death by his wife Virgie and a...

Marty Edward Deck
Dec 18, 2013
Marty Edward Deck, 45, of Bald Knob, WV departed this world on December 18, 2013.Marty was a 1986 graduate of Scott High School and was employed by Patriot Coal Company as a maintenance foreman. He was an MSHA Instructor; an EMT; a member of the Mine Rescue Team; and a certified electrician. He was a member of the Bandytown Church...
Ollie Burns
Dec 14, 2013
Ollie Burns, 87, of Ottawa, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior December 14, 2013.He was the son of the late Adam and Edna Burns. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Mary; sisters, Belle, Olive and Virginia; and brothers, Omer and J. B.He leaves behind him his wife, Donna Sue; daughter, Jonnie Mae (Jack) Holton of...
Bill Donahue
Dec 13, 2013
Bill Donahue, 91, departed this life Friday, December 13, 2013 in Florida. He was born July 8, 1922 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Dennie and Nancy Watson Donahue. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Ernie, Dan, Forrest, Jack and Raymond; two sisters, Lillian and Hatti. He was a World War II veteran.He is survived...
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