OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

Juanita  Pearl Roe

Juanita Pearl Roe

Nov 1, 2013

Juanita Pearl Roe, 91, of Gordon went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2013 after a short illness.She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Herman Roe, Sr.She was a devout Christian and longtime member of the Gordon Union Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by her children, Herman Roe,...

Robin Stephens

Robin Stephens

Oct 31, 2013

Robin Stephens, 52, of Blair was born April 28, 1961 and died October 31, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Joe Stephens; three daughters, Danelle Aldridge of Alum Creek, Heather Smith of Julian and Megan Loftus of Blair; son, Michael Griffith of Nellis; step-son, Jasper Stephens of Blair; sister, Melissa Miller of Ottawa; brothers, Lonnie Payne of Madison; Ralph...

Carol Sue Wheatley

Carol Sue Wheatley

Oct 30, 2013

Carol Sue Hill Wheatley 51 of Greenview, WV passed away Oct. 30, 2013 at Charleston, WV.She was born Sept 19, 1962 in Waukegan, IL.She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Wheatley, her son David Wheatley and father Harold Hill.She is survived by her mother; Patsy Ellis Toney of Danville, WV, brother; Russell (Donetta) Hill of Chapmanville, WV, two...

Andy Lee Dunlap

Andy Lee Dunlap

Oct 27, 2013

Andy Lee Dunlap, 50, of Comfort, WV died October 27, 2013.He was a coal truck driver for Black Castle Coal Co. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Dunlap; daughters, Christina of Comfort, Jessica of Prenter, Amber at home and Jennifer of Chicago, sons; Rodney of North Dakota and Brian of Short Creek; parents, Robert and Delma Dunlap of Comfort;...

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...