OBITUARIES

West Virginia Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas

David T.  Bias

David T. Bias

Jun 1, 2013

Rev. David T. Bias, 94, of Kenova, WV, formerly of Lincoln County, died Saturday June 1, 2013 in Heritage Center, Huntington, WV. He was born April 4, 1919 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Delbert and Virgie Holbrook Bias. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Bias; daughter, Euneva Walls Cook; four brothers, three sisters...

Denver Gene Adams

Denver Gene Adams

May 31, 2013

Denver Gene Adams, 84, of Woodville, West Virginia left this earthly life for a better life, he died at home on May 31, 2013.Denver was born February 8, 1929 in Boone County. He was the son of Jim and Margie Adams of Lincoln County. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dean.He served in the US...

Fred G. Edwards

Fred G. Edwards

May 31, 2013

Fred G. Edwards, 57, of Midkiff, WV, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was born June 4, 1955 a son of the late Charles "Baby doll" and Mildred Staggs Edwards. He was a maintenance worker for LPCC. He was also preceded in death by two unborn grandchildren; four sisters, Kay Flowers, Joann Allen, Brenda Hoskinson, and...

David Mark Holstein

David Mark Holstein

May 31, 2013

David Mark Holstein, 50, of Madison, WV was born March 18, 1963 and went to be with the Lord May 31, 2013 after a short illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Vorice Spencer Holstein.David leaves behind one brother, Michael Holstein of Jeffrey; two sisters, Rosa Holstein of Madison and Kathryn Holstein of Jeffrey; two nephews, Michael...

Betty Joan Cline

Betty Joan Cline

May 28, 2013

Betty Joan Cline, 68, of Racine passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Betty Jo was born November 1, 1944, in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Eltis “Buck” and Sinda Miller formerly of Gilbert, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Benny Douglas...

Alice Miller Ballard Mullins

Alice Miller Ballard Mullins

May 27, 2013

Alice Miller Ballard Mullins, age 90 of Danville, WV, passed away May 27, 2013. Alice was born on November 25, 1922 to Susanna Miller and Jeremiah Miller at the head of Six Mile creek in Boone County. She was the youngest of eleven children. Alice married Aubrey C. Ballard November 8, 1947. She and Aubrey owned and operated a grocery...

William Sewell Cabell

William Sewell Cabell

May 26, 2013

William Sewell Cabell, Jr. 78, of Foster, WV passed away at home May 26, 2013. He was retired from Boone County Schools, a member of the Foster Church of Christ, a 55 year member of ACACIA Lodge 651 Euclid, Ohio, and the Scottish Rite. He was a 1952 graduate of Scott High School.He was preceded in death by his parents...

Quinnie Marie Dotson

Quinnie Marie Dotson

May 25, 2013

Quinnie Marie (Scalf) Dotson 83 years old lost her long battle with Alzheimer’s May 25, 2013. She was our loving mother and friend. She was a member of the Church of Christ.She had four children; Brenda Fisher, Patricia Scalf (deceased), Howard Scalf, Jr. and Judy Thompson, she also raised her grandson, John Eric Scalf. Two sons in law, John Fisher...

Helen Louise Means Holstein

Helen Louise Means Holstein

May 21, 2013

Helen Louise Means Holstein, 85, of Nellis, WV passed away May 21, 2013 at her home after a long illness.“God has sent his best Angel to carry this mother home to be with him in Heaven.” “I cried when you passed away. I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped...

Dale Ray Pollard

Dale Ray Pollard

May 21, 2013

Dale Ray Pollard, 54, of Danville passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013.Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Rethal Virginia and Edward Parton and Gene and Kathleen Pollard; sister, Debbie Pollard; and grandparents, Charles and Sally Hodge.Dale was born July 20, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Muncie Central High School. He enjoyed Boy Scouts, fishing and hunting...

Edith Elizabeth Riley

Edith Elizabeth Riley

May 19, 2013

Edith Elizabeth Riley, 97, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Foster, WV, went to Heaven Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was a daughter of William Harvey and Ida Louella Louck Rhodes. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Jim Riley; son, James “Jimmy” Ray Riley; one infant son; one infant grandson; three brothers; and four sisters.Survivors include son, Bob...

Jessie C. Powell

Jessie C. Powell

May 19, 2013

Jessie “Mom” Powell, 89, of Danville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, May 19, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, WV. She was a resident of Boone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for nine years. She was born September 18, 1923 to the late Charlie and Vertie Miller Barker. She was also preceded in death by her...

James Dallas Ward

James Dallas Ward

May 18, 2013

James Dallas Ward, 87, of Lake, WV passed away May 18, 2013 at Trinity Health Care, Logan, WV.He was a retired coal miner, member UMWA, a WWII and Korean Navy veteran and member of the VFW Barboursville, WV.He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; his parents, James Okey and Ann Ward; sisters, Pearl and Mary; and brothers, Charles...

Fannie V. Hager

Fannie V. Hager

May 18, 2013

Fannie V. Hager, 88, of Danville joined her husband of 72 years, Clifford E. Hager, on May 18, 2013. She passed peacefully at home after a long illness.Fannie is survived by her sons, Timothy C. Hager of Danville and Steve M. Hager of Georgia; her granddaughters, Melanie Martin, Christina Coffelt of Ketchikan, AK and Jennifer Bagley of Madison; her grandson,...

Louie Gene Brown

Louie Gene Brown

May 12, 2013

Louie Gene Brown, Jr., 56, of Julian passed away on May 12, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on May 6, 1957 in Madison. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lou Brown.He was a 1975 graduate of Scott High school. He worked at Walmart at Southridge for 12 years and...

Bobby J. Harshbarger

Bobby J. Harshbarger

May 11, 2013

Bobby J. Harshbarger of Cazy WV died May 11, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital.He was a retired security guard and a veteran of the U. S. Army.Loving husband of Janice, father of sons; A. B. “Tony” Harshbarger and Valda, Timothy Lee Harshbarger and Tina and grandson, Loren Mitchell and great grandson Hunter Lee, daughter; Amy Dawn and Dave Price of...

Rexel C. Egnor

Rexel C. Egnor

May 10, 2013

Rexel C. Egnor, 79, of Morrisvale died Friday, May 10, 2013.He was born on February 2, 1934 and was a son of the late Roy Bryant Egnor and Ruby Pearl Egnor. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Lucille Egnor; brothers, Conard, Ronald and Billy Joe; sisters, Connie Lou and Jearldine; step-father, Ozie Linville;...

Roy L. Harless

Roy L. Harless

Apr 19, 2013

Roy L. Harless 79 of Danville, WV was born on May 21,1933 and was the son of Grady and Maudie Harless of Ridgeview WV died at April 19, 2013 at home after a long illness. He was the youngest of six children in whom all have preceded him in death, Ruby Martin, Pearl Kelley, Maxine Stamper, Hassell Harless, and Basil...

Charlene Ruth White Price

Charlene Ruth White Price

Apr 19, 2013

The earthly journey of Charlene Ruth White Price ended April 19, 2013. She was tired of the road traveled and went on to a more peaceful, restful place. Charlene was the only daughter of the late Milton and Bessie (Stewart) White, born December 13, 1933. She was preceded in death by husband, Curtis W. Price Sr.; son Curtis W. Price...

Deloras Jean Edelman

Deloras Jean Edelman

Apr 18, 2013

Deloras Jean Edelman, 78, of Madison died April 18, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Myrna Jo Edelman. She was a homemaker and a member of Danville Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Joe; daughter, Deborah and Roger Tuttle; brother, George W. Dunlap, Jr.; two grandchildren, Shelley Hall and Amanda Hackworth;...