OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Judy Dale Bowman

Judy Dale Bowman

Oct 26, 2013

Judy Dale Bowman, 71, of Julian passed away October 26, 2013 at her home.She was born June 3, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Hershel and Goldie Cogar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger; daughter, Carmen Miller; and great-granddaughter, Shyann Akers.She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by her children,...

Judith Gail Cooper

Judith Gail Cooper

Oct 25, 2013

In Loving Memory of Judith Gail Cooper, 66, of West Hamlin, WV passed away at home Friday October 25, 2013. Judy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education. She is survived by her husband James "Pappy" Cooper; children, James Trevor, Felecity and Tracy Cooper; brother, Danny...

Gladys May Williams

Gladys May Williams

Oct 24, 2013

Gladys May Williams, 77, of Chapmanville, formerly of Hewett passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Heartland of Charleston Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Charleston.She was born May 30, 1936 at Hewett and was a daughter of the late John and Ida Dent. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Silmer Dent, Braxtol Dent, Truman Dent, Sherman Dent, Shirley Dent,...

Arnold Edward Cook

Arnold Edward Cook

Oct 22, 2013

Arnold Edward Cook, 67, of Williams Mountain, WV formerly of Letter Gap was born November 8, 1945 and passed away October 22, 2013,He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Cook; parents, Hinton and Verna Cook; brother, Delmer “Dude” Cook; and sister, Iona “Tena” Smith.He is survived by his brother, Harold Cook of Bob White; sisters, Janet Dillon of...

Thelma Willis Epling

Thelma Willis Epling

Oct 21, 2013

Thelma Willis Chambers Epling, 69, of Foster was born in Logan County on March 4, 1944 and passed away October 21, 2013 at Logan Regional Medical Center.She was a daughter of the late Harry and Geraldine Lowe Chambers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Epling; sister, Betty Delong; brother, Harry “Bud” Chambers; and granddaughter, Amber Brinegar.She...

Billy  Joe Turley

Billy Joe Turley

Oct 21, 2013

Billy Joe Turley, 81, of Nellis, WV was born July 22, 1932 and went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ruth Turley; and his parents, Aubrey and Grace Turley.He was a retired coal miner from Armco Peabody Coal Company and was a member of UMWA Local 17....

Billy B. Pollard

Billy B. Pollard

Oct 21, 2013

Rev. Billy B. Pollard, 89, of Madison, WV went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2013.He was a retired minister from the Church of the Nazarene. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a Merchant Marine in World War II fighting for our country. He is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Martha Mae Kuhn

Martha Mae Kuhn

Oct 21, 2013

Martha Mae Kuhn, 72, of Foster, WV went to her eternal resting place after a short illness on October 21, 2013 at CAMC General Hospital.She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kuhn; and her parents, George and Lora Gregory.She is survived by daughters, LaDonna (Barry) Tackett, Rita Smoot and Lora (Timmy) Price; son, Richie (Marcia) Kuhn; grandchildren, Brianna...

David Alexander Cartwright

David Alexander Cartwright

Oct 18, 2013

David Alexander Cartwright, 70, of West Hamlin died October 18, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1943 a son of the late John C. and Glenna Johnson Cartwright. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Roger Cartwright. He was a Boilermaker for Park Drop Forge and a Graduate of Guyan Valley High...

Eleanor Mae Cook

Eleanor Mae Cook

Oct 18, 2013

Eleanor Mae Cook, 83, of Foster, WV passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. She was born May 19, 1930 and was a daughter of the late, Luther and Mattie Hadaway Gillham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John H. Cook Jr.; sister, Suzy Mezick; brothers, Milton, Marvin and Melvin Cheek; and sister, Ophelia Rodriguez.She was a homemaker...

Carl Louis McCallister

Carl Louis McCallister

Oct 17, 2013

Carl Louis McCallister 73 of Ridgeview went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was a retired truck driver with WV Department of Highways and a member of Olcott Church of God. He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Massey McCallister.He is survived by his wife Mildred Sue McCallister; daughters Jacqui McCallister...

Rev. Rudi L. Sackett

Rev. Rudi L. Sackett

Oct 14, 2013

Rev. Rudi L. Sackett, 55, of Quinland passed away on October 14, 2013 after a long illness. He was a devout Methodist minister with 22 years of service. He served with the Peninsula-Delaware Conference till 2008 when he became disabled. He loved his family and enjoyed woodworking.He is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Green Sackett; son, Phillip Workman; daughter,...

Janet Elaine Hill

Janet Elaine Hill

Oct 12, 2013

Janet Elaine Sumler Hill, 65, of Julian, WV, passed away on October 12, 2013, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Sally Sumler.Janet was a 1966 graduate of Scott High School and worked several years at Underwood’s Restaurant in Danville, WV. She was a Baptist by faith. She also enjoyed caring for several...

Eileen Vickers Osborne

Eileen Vickers Osborne

Oct 12, 2013

Eileen Vickers Osborne of Greenwood went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013. She was born to Wattie Oakie and Desta Mae Vickers from Laredo, West Virginia on February 23, 1927. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Earnest Lee Osborne of 67 years; one brother, Wandell Vickers; and one sister, Juanita Dillon. She...

Betty June Hadler

Betty June Hadler

Oct 11, 2013

Betty June Hadler, 86, of Madison passed away on October 11, 2013 at home in the care of her great niece Heather Linville. She was born and grew up in Clothier with two brothers and one sister until she moved away from home at the age of 13. She worked as a waitress the majority of her life at places...

Ardith Ray Ball

Ardith Ray Ball

Oct 8, 2013

Ardith Ray Ball, 99, a lifelong resident of Missouri Fork, Hewett passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 after a short illness.He was born June 1, 1914 son of the late Richmond and Alberta Ball. He was a retired miner from Spruce River Coal Co. and a member of the UMWA and also worked for Danville Lumber Co. He was a...

Juanita J. "Edie" Ball

Juanita J. "Edie" Ball

Oct 6, 2013

Juanita J. Ball “Edie”, 79, of Ottawa passed away October 6, 2013 after a long illness.Preceding her in death were her husband, Sammy Lee Ball; parents, Opie and Gertrude Bias; her three children, Vicky Lea, Penny Annette and Paul Ray. Surviving is her daughter, Teresa Ann Caldwell and husband Gary of Clothier; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was...

Willis Ray McComas

Willis Ray McComas

Oct 6, 2013

Willis Ray McComas, 86, of Midkiff, WV went home to be with his Lord on Sunday October 6, 2013 at Lincoln Continuous Care Center in Hamlin, WV. He was born August 9, 1927 in Midkiff, a son of the late Hal and Myrtle Clay McComas. He was also preceded in death by one brother Ora Lyle McComas.He is survived by...

Joshua  Douglas Tulley

Joshua Douglas Tulley

Oct 4, 2013

Joshua Douglas Tulley, 38 was a born again Christian and went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2013.He was working at Applebee’s while attending West Virginia University to get his Psychology Degree.Preceding him in death were his grandparents, James and Grace Nunley, Henson and Virginia Tulley, his nephew Austin Tulley and his uncle Jim Nunley.He is survived...

Arthur Lloyd Nay

Arthur Lloyd Nay

Oct 3, 2013

Arthur Lloyd Nay, 72, of Quinland went to meet the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2013. He was a retired coal miner of Long Branch Energy, an Army veteran and a member of the Church of God in Name of Christ Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mamie Nay of Robinson; siblings, Dolly Kuhn, Genivie...