OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

George Washington Finley

George Washington Finley

Sep 4, 2013

George Washington Finley 77, of Branchland, WV passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1936 a son of the late Noah and Price Colemans Finley. He was also preceded in death by a sister Opal Hill; a brother Bobby Finley; and a daughter Arlene Finley.He is survived by three sons, Swancie...

Anna Mae Holbrook

Anna Mae Holbrook

Sep 4, 2013

Anna Mae Holbrook, 73, of Bigson, West Virginia went through the gates of heaven with a smile on her face on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.Preceding her in death were her parents, Lonnie and Alva McNeely; brothers, Thurman McNeely, Junior McNeely and Harold NcNeely; and sisters, Opal Overton, Nina Bias and Betty Ball. Also preceding her in death was her son-in-law,...

Mildred Elliott-Adkins

Mildred Elliott-Adkins

Sep 3, 2013

Mildred Elliott-Adkins, 93, of Ranger, WV died September 3, 2013. She was born March 7, 1920 at Hubbell, WV. She was a former Post Master at the Ranger Post Office and a longtime member of Ranger Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lycurgus "L.C." Hatfield Sr. and Susie Gillium-Hatfield; husband, Elderson "Pole" Elliott Jr. and...

Terry Lee Wilson

Terry Lee Wilson

Sep 3, 2013

Terry Lee Wilson “Wildeye”, 53, of Foster, WV went home to be with the Lord after a two year battle with lung cancer. Terry was raised up Point Lick Road at Campbells Creek. He was a truck driver for Estes of North Charleston for nine years, truck driver for Conway of Belle for eight years and driller for Black Castle...

Patricia Ann Rowe

Patricia Ann Rowe

Sep 3, 2013

Patricia Ann Rowe, 65, of Gordon, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV.She was born June 9, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Kiley H. and Lucille Doss. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael W. Doss; and sisters, Carolyn J. Justice and...

James L.  Adkins

James L. Adkins

Sep 2, 2013

James L. Adkins, 87, of Van, WV departed from this life at Boone Memorial Hospital on September 2, 2013. He was born on January 28, 1926 and was a devoted member of Bigson Freewill Baptist Church for many years.He served in the Army in Japan. He was also retired from Eastern Associated Coal where he worked as a coal miner.He...

Earnest E. Salmons

Earnest E. Salmons

Sep 2, 2013

Earnest E. Salmons, 70, of Azle, TX formerly of Lincoln County, WV passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. He was born May 27, 1943 and was a son of the late Earnest D. and Lillian E. Johnson Salmons. He was also preceded in death by his son, Shawn Allen Salmons. He was a United States Army veteran; a member...

Bobby Keith McDorman

Bobby Keith McDorman

Sep 2, 2013

Bobby Keith McDorman, 77, of Madison, WV was born April 26, 1935 and passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Beckley.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray McDorman, Lona Scott McDorman Green and Johnny Green; daughter, Angela Clair McDorman Barker; brothers, Ray “Happy” McDorman and Howard Green; and nephew, David Green.He is survived...

Thomas  M. "Tommy" Hager

Thomas M. "Tommy" Hager

Aug 31, 2013

Thomas M. “Tommy” Hager, 73, of Madison, WV departed this life on earth on August 31, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital from complications from an accident that occurred on May 31st. He was born on July 28, 1940 at Six Mile (Ramage) WV. He was the son of Curtis R. and Erma D. (Hager) Hager. He spent 91 days in...

Cebert Miller

Cebert Miller

Aug 30, 2013

Cebert Miller of Morrisvale went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, August 30, 2013.He was the son of the late Talmage and Myrtle Miller. Cebert was born at Silush and lived at Morrisvale.He was married to the late Clara R. Miller for 59 years. He was a 1950 graduate of Scott High School, an Army Veteran serving in...

Margaret Juanita Hill

Margaret Juanita Hill

Aug 30, 2013

Margaret Juanita Hill was born on December 9, 1921 to the late John and Lennie Dennison of Weston, WV. She went home to be with the Lord August 30, 2013 at the age of ninety one.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Irvin Denver Hill; brothers, Wade Dennison, Ralph Dennison, Zed Dennison, Herbert Dennison, Jack Dennison and Calvin...

Forrest L. "Frosty" Webb

Forrest L. "Frosty" Webb

Aug 30, 2013

Forrest L. "Frosty" Webb, 75, of Midkiff, West Virginia, walked into the gates of Heaven on August 30, 2013 after passing away at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1938 and was the son of the late Johnny and Goldie (Stephenson) Webb. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leta Webb and daughter,...

Carlene "Genevieve" White

Carlene "Genevieve" White

Aug 29, 2013

Carlene “Genevieve” White 85 of Madison WV died at Boone Memorial Hospital August 29, 2013. She was born August 18, 1928 in Bandytown, WV to the late Jessie Satis Jeffrey Walker and Kemeth Eugene Walker. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward White, and two sisters Kerlene Means and Nella Jane Thompson and a brother Kenneth...

Adda Jane Loggins

Adda Jane Loggins

Aug 28, 2013

Adda Jane Loggins, 56, of Ridgeview, WV was born November 30, 1956 and passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Loggins. She is survived by three sons, Joseph Habchi, Tony Habchi and Johnny Habchi; mother, Carrrie Jude Loggins; two sisters, Sue (Robert) Chandler and Frances Loggins; and four brothers, Alfred Ray Loggins,...

Tena Belle Ferguson

Tena Belle Ferguson

Aug 28, 2013

Tena Belle Ferguson 84 of Six Mile, Danville, WV passed away on August 28 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lou Matthews Gilkerson , five sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of #7 Holden Freewill Baptist Church, and attends Clothier Presbyterian Church where her husband Rev. Ferguson has...

Kyrene Loftis Hill

Kyrene Loftis Hill

Aug 27, 2013

Kyrene Loftis Hill, 91, of Danville went home to be with her Lord on August 27, 2013 after a long illness.She was born in Lincoln County, March 31, 1922 to Jeff and Lula Loftis and was preceded in death by them; her husband, Johnnie Hill; her sisters, Eloise Graley, Joyce Frye and Gertrude Priddy; and one brother, Jack Loftis.Those left...

Alma Jean Perdue

Alma Jean Perdue

Aug 27, 2013

Alma Jean Perdue, 85, of Bloomingrose, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life, her husband Narvel of 62 years on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Mildred Jackson Kelley; sisters, Alice Ferrell and Lillian Leach; and brother, John Kelley. She was a homemaker...

Christopher Brian Fulton

Christopher Brian Fulton

Aug 24, 2013

Our beloved son, Christopher Brian Fulton passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013.He was known as Chris to his family and friends. He had been a leader in the Christian Recovery Ministry called Freedom Fighters and helped many people in their recovery throughout a long period of time. He was associated with the St. Albans Maranatha Church and was a...

Everett Earl Jeffrey Sr.

Everett Earl Jeffrey Sr.

Aug 24, 2013

Everett Earl Jeffrey Sr. “Pluti”, 75, of Madison, WV passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013.He was born February 13, 1938 and was one of ten children of the late Floyd Kell and Nellie Jeffrey of Isom. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Anna Jeffrey; sisters, Doris Gibson, Adolphine Muncy and Delcie Ball; and...

Virgil Smith

Virgil Smith

Aug 24, 2013

Virgil Smith 72, of Ranger, WV passed away Saturday August 24, 2013 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was born October 4, 1940 a son of the late Ivan and Elsie Nelson Smith. He was retired from the WV Dept. of Highways, an Evangelist and a member of the Smith Family Singers. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margaret,...