OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Hettie Holestin

Hettie Holestin

Nov 20, 2013

Hettie Holestin, age 93, of Turtle Creek, WV, died November 20, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Boone County, a homemaker, a member of the Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Turtle Creek, and a member of the Boone County Genealogical Society.Hettie was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Holestin and son, Robert R. Damron, and two sisters,...

Arthur Eugene Yeager

Arthur Eugene Yeager

Nov 20, 2013

Arthur Eugene Yeager Arthur Eugene Yeager of Madison passed away Wednesday, November 20, at Hubbard House West (Thomas Hospital), one day after his 76th birthday. He was born November 19, 1937, to Fred and Garnet Yeager. He graduated from Van High School in 1957. He was a former Kroger employee for nine years. He was an electrician and retired from...

Clifford Holeston

Clifford Holeston

Nov 17, 2013

Clifford Holeston, 83, of Morrisvale passed away on November 17, 2013.He was born October 6, 1930 and was a son of the late Elmer and Litha Adkins Holeston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; two brothers, Arthur and Edward; and one sister, Irene Vercillo.He is survived by his children, Steve (Drema) Holeston of Morrisvale, Rhonda Holeston...

Tony Elmo Doss

Tony Elmo Doss

Nov 16, 2013

Tony Elmo Doss, 52, of Six Mile Road, Danville, WV passed away November 16, 2013.He was born May 12, 1961 in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Montgomery “Tony” Doss and Roselyn Sutphin Doss both of Danville.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Lee and Thomas E. Doss; niece, Misty Doss Griffith; and grandparents, Henry and Nancy...

Jackie  Lee Brown

Jackie Lee Brown

Nov 14, 2013

Jackie Lee Brown, 49, of Nitro, WV went home to be with Jesus on November 14, 2013.He was born March 5, 1964 in Madison and was a son of the late Roy and Ellen Brown of Ottawa. Jackie grew up in Boone County with most of his life spent in and around the Ottawa area. About 13 years ago Jackie...

Walter Dennis Wilson

Walter Dennis Wilson

Nov 14, 2013

Walter Dennis Wilson, 87, of Danville passed away on November 14, 2013.He was born September 10, 1926 and was a son of the late Okey Stanley and Maude Cook Wilson. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Wilson.He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a member of Mason 32nd Degree,...

Rex Veron Miller

Rex Veron Miller

Nov 13, 2013

Rex Venron Miller 53 of Danville WV formerly of Rand,WV passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 after a battle with cancer.He was born December 31, 1959 in Charleston, WV to the late Ernest and Ilene Craddock Miller formerly of Rand, WV. Also preceded in death by a brother Teddy Miller.He was a graduate of Dupont High...

Chuck "Wrong Way" McMaster

Chuck "Wrong Way" McMaster

Nov 12, 2013

Chuck "Wrong Way" McMaster, 60, of Danville, WV was born June 2, 1953 and passed away November 12, 2013.He was a son of the late Buster and Belvia McMaster. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Big John McMaster.He was a retired truck driver.Those left to cherish his memory include: wife, Janet McMaster; two daughters, Lena Baldwin (Dallas...

Ronnie Gene Hunt

Ronnie Gene Hunt

Nov 12, 2013

Ronnie Gene Hunt, 55, of Big Ugly Creek, Chapmanville, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV after a long battle with cancer. He was a retired truck driver of 30 years and a member of the UMWA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgil Hunt of Turtle Creek and Audrey Bentley Hunt...

Ruby Browning Lee

Ruby Browning Lee

Nov 12, 2013

Ruby Browning Lee, 94, of Sharples entered her heavenly home on November 12, 2013.She was born to this Earthly one on August 26, 1919 the daughter of Winfred and Tessie Browning of McConnell. She was an 89 year resident of the Sharples area, and a devout longstanding member of Ball Chapel. Ruby was a retired cook of Logan County Board...

Audie "Little Audie" Murphy

Audie "Little Audie" Murphy

Nov 11, 2013

Audie Murphy, Jr. “Little Audie”, 40, of South Charleston WV was called home on Monday, November 11, 2013. He was born on August 12, 1973, in Madison, WV, to the Rev. Audie Murphy, Sr., and Benita Faye (French) Murphy of Clothier, WV. He was a 1991 Logan High School Graduate and a 2005 Graduate of West Virginia State University where...

Calvin C.  Porter

Calvin C. Porter

Nov 11, 2013

Calvin C. Porter, 88, of Branchland, WV passed away Monday November 11, 2013 at home. He was born July 22, 1925 in Lincoln County, a son of the late Talmadge and Della Cremeans Porter. He was retired from CSX railroad after working for 42 years and a member of Camp Branch United Baptist Church. He was a deacon for 40...

Herbert L. Brown

Herbert L. Brown

Nov 9, 2013

Herbert L. Brown, 73, of Alkol, WV passed away November 9, 2013. He was born July 20, 1940 in Boone County, WV to the late Willard and Nannie Green Brown.He was a retired coal miner and a veteran.He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Gail Meade and Tammy Smith both of Cleveland, OH, Carla Norvell of Charleston, Cathy Mortach...

Laura May

Laura May

Nov 8, 2013

Laura May, 74, of Joes Creek went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2013 after an illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Cephia Estep Adkins; sister, Josie Adkins; brothers, Joe, Hubert, Bernie, Ira, Clifford and Henry.She was a member of Mt. Herman F.W.B. Church at Joes Creek.She is survived by her...

David Keith  "Cave Man" Tackett

David Keith "Cave Man" Tackett

Nov 8, 2013

David Keith Tackett, 50, of Gordon, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2013. He was a son of the late Leonard and Susie Tackett. David is survived by his wife, Angela Tackett; his two kids, David Keith Tackett Jr. and Ashley Nichole Toler; his grandchildren, Hailey, Noelle, Bryson Alexander, Jaycee LeAnn, Brailey Gracelynn; and his...

Robert "Bob" Shreve

Robert "Bob" Shreve

Nov 5, 2013

Robert "Bob" Shreve, 81, of Danville passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was born in 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Boone County and was a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Jarrell Shreve. Bob married Nancy Ramey on June 7, 1951. He was a Mason. After graduating from Scott High School, Bob went to work for...

Stella  Browning Stollings

Stella Browning Stollings

Nov 5, 2013

Stella Browning Stollings, 82, of Peytona went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by her family.She was born on February 2, 1931 in Big Rock, KY and was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Blevins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands,...

Melvin "Lyle" Jarrell

Melvin "Lyle" Jarrell

Nov 5, 2013

Melvin “Lyle” Jarrell, 94, of Bob White, West Virginia passed away peacefully at the Boone nursing Center on November 5, 2013. He was born January 5, 1919 and was preceded in death by his brother Othor and Norma Jean Hager Jarrell, his loving wife of seventy years. He is survived by his son, Gary L. Jarrell and his wife Becky...

Avery Alexandre Morrison-Bias

Avery Alexandre Morrison-Bias

Nov 4, 2013

AVERY ALEXANDRE Morrison-Bias, son of Jason Scott Bias and Carrie Elizabeth Blair- Morrison, departed his earthly body on Monday, November 4, 2013. Avery laughed and smiled throughout his 16 months bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. In addition to his parents, cherishing his memory are his brother, Shaun “Bubby”, paternal grandfather and wife, Steven and Sandra Bias of...

Dennis Leo Cook

Dennis Leo Cook

Nov 1, 2013

Dennis Leo Cook, 78, surrounded by family and friends, died November 1, 2013 at CAMC Memorial after a sudden illness.He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Wilma Jewell Walker-Cook.He was a retired coal miner from Patriot Coal after 25 years and a member of UMWA. He was also a retired school bus driver after nine years...